Jul 13, 2026

Susan "Sue" Bowman, 1948-2026

Susan Genevieve Bowman passed away in the early hours of July 13, 2026, after a grueling 15-year journey with dementia. While the disease slowly stole pieces of her memory, it never took away the impact she had on those fortunate enough to know and love her. Her family finds comfort knowing her mind is now healed and...

Jul 10, 2026

Donald A. Fisher II, 84, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply after a courageous battle with Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

Born on May 16, 1942, to Donald A. Fisher I and Rosalyn Fisher, Don grew up in Mariemont, Ohio, where he excelled in athletics and developed the work ethic, integrity, and determination that...

Jul 13, 2026

Addy Leigh Griffith, age 75, of Venice, Florida passed away on July 13, 2026. Addy’s early years were in Paxton, Illinois and in 1971 she married Mike and they moved to Venice in 1979.

They owned and operated the Decorating Den in downtown Venice. They later owned Addy’s Inn in Nokomis when they retired and moved to the Island of Venice...

May 31, 2026

Walter Engle has been described as “twinkle-eyed” and a “giant hug of a man”. "When he entered a room, the whole energy changed with positivity.” He was caring and generous, and adored by all who met him. After a brief bout with cancer, he transitioned peacefully on the morning of May 31st, and we shall miss him every day from...

Jun 4, 2026

Jul 8, 2026

Elizabeth (Bettie) Moody

Bettie was born in Anniston, Alabama in 1940. Upon graduating from high school, she attended Auburn University. She worked for Social Security in Anniston. Bettie met her husband, Dale, while he was stationed at Ft. McLellan in Anniston. They were married in 1964 and moved to California. Bettie also worked for Social Security while there.

They lived in California...

Jun 28, 2026

Our beloved Maryann Elizabeth McCreedy passed away on June 28, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 1, 1947, to Robert Chapin McCreedy and Marion Coady, Maryann grew up in Smoke Rise, New Jersey. She was a proud graduate of West Virginia University in Morgantown, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Later, she served...

Jul 6, 2026

Eleanor May Dolney of Venice, Florida was born on December 13, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and passed away on July 6, 2026 at the age of 92. She retired from the Metro Health System in Cleveland, Ohio and then moved to Venice where she was a member of Epiphany Cathedral.

Eleanor is survived by her three children: Cindy Chadd of Madrid,...

Jun 29, 2026

Joan Wimbish, age 91, of Venice, Florida, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1934 in Swissvale, Pennsylvania and moved to Venice in 1961. Joan was a retired teacher with the Sarasota County School System and member of the Epiphany Cathedral Church. Joan will be remembered as...

Jun 27, 2026

James Richard Meyers, known as Jim, of Venice, Florida, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 27, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, to Bertha Apsell and Richard Thomas Meyers.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he dedicated more than 25 years...