Oscar Marvin “Buster” Griffith died on Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Bradenton, Florida at the age of 98. His wife Eileen, the love of his life, was at his side in the home where they had lived for almost 60 years. Buster was born on March 17, 1923, in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Jesse Marvin Griffith and Ruth Metzker Griffith. Buster was raised in Florida, the family moving from Pennsylvania to Hollywood in 1926, then to Lake Wales in 1928. Jesse Griffith and family...

Jennifer Ellen Osterling of Myakka City passed away suddenly and entered into Heaven and God’s unconditional love and light at the age of 50 on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Jennifer was born in Bradenton, Florida, December 15, 1971 to Lloyd Osterling and Gail (Melville) Osterling. Jennifer, also known by many as Jen, or Jen-O, had an utmost passion for horses and it started at a very young age and continued to grow over the years. She became an accomplished barrel racer and each year for...

Cheryl Seavy Gutner passed away on January 6, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Gutner of Sarasota, and her three daughters and their families: Dannielle Blount (Whit) of Charlotte, NC, Noelle Zeichner of Bloomington, IN, and Samantha Kroot (Rod) of Bradenton. Cheryl treasured her six grandchildren: Ethan, Austin, Nathan, Lily, Mya and Ayla. She is also survived by her two sisters, Melissa Thorndike and Jennifer Pratt, and...

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Mulvey was born April 3, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois on her grandmother’s birthday. She is the daughter of Verna Dwyer and Robert E. Marshall Breuhl.  Betty graduated in 1951 from St. Anne’s Hospital School of Nursing/Loyola University in Chicago, IL, and was president of her nursing class. She married the love of her life, Philip A. Mulvey on August 25, 1951. They raised five beautiful children:  Kathleen Spera (Mark), Mary Gemma (Dr. Ronald),...

Cynthia Dell Albritton, 65, passed away January 4, 2022.

Elaine Estelle Hancock, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 79 on January 2, 2022.  Most recently a resident of Parrish, Florida, she was born in Craigsville, West Virginia to Kenneth Edward and Charlotte Cleo Ritchie (nee Morrison).  She was devoted to her husband of 58 years and joyfully followed him as his job located him to more than 20 cities throughout the southeast. With her beaming smile and bubbly personality, she was adored by everyone who met...

Eldred C. Wears, born May 27, 1938 in Columbus, OH and went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 29, 2021. He was preceded  in death by his wife of 63 years, Margaret G. Wears. He is survived by his 3 children, Eldred Wears, Jr., Pamela Mangrum, and Cheryl Woolman, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 brother, Carl Wears of Parrish, FL. He dedicated 40 years of service to the Manatee County Highway Department, having received many awards and much recognition while...

Wilma Jean Eisenman passed away on December 29, 2021 at the age of 82 years old.  She was a resident of Sun City Center, Florida.  She grew up in Willow Springs, MO and was the daughter of Albert and May Stovall.  She had one brother, Don Stovall.  She was married to Carroll Dean Eisenman for 39 wonderful years before he passed away in 1998.  She is survived by her four sons, Jeff Eisenman (Bradenton, FL), Scott Eisenman (Bud Lake, NJ), Craig Eisenman (Brandon, FL)...

Barbara Dulin Polis March 13, 1937 - December 27, 2021 Barbara Dulin Polis, 84, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 27, 2021. Born in Culpeper, Virginia to LB and Nellie Mae Dulin. As a twin to Peggy Dulin Crews (1937-2010), the two grew up in tandem, as constant best friends with never-ending stories to tell. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles T. Polis, Jr. , with whom she cherished their children and grandchildren dearly. She is also survived by her son...

It is with great heartbreak and sadness that we announce the death of Donald (Don) H. Einwag. He passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, at home on Monday, December 27, 2021, at the age of 67. Don was predeceased by his mother Martha Lou Withrow Einwag and brother Brian Einwag. Don is survived by his wife Vickie, daughter Jessica Einwag Arnold (Jack), granddaughter Alex, his father Don and stepmother Sherry, brother Keith Einwag (Lisa), sisters Linda Penny, Terri Layton, and several...