Obituaries

Dr. David Charles Whelan, Ph.D., 76, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, after a lengthy battle with liver cancer.

Bernard Okel Johnson “BJ” , 79 of Tampa FL, passed away on August 27, 2026 at LifePath Hospice Sun City.
He was born January 14th to 1947 on Weirton, West Virginia until.

Ralph Lawrence Frenzilli was born on September 1, 1937 in Portland, Maine. He raised his family in Connecticut and retired to Florida, but to his loved ones, he will always epitomize what it means to come from Maine

Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Neri 06-28-1947~ 08-09-2026, 79, passed away at her home, early in the morning on Sunday August 9th, 2026. She was alert and conscious until the very end. She passed her last breath with dignity and courage while holding hands with her loving son and beloved husband of 27 years Anthony Donohue.

Elizabeth “Betty” Owens, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. betty lived a life defines by devotion to those she loved, kindness to everyone she met and a strength that carried her family through generations.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Gallion on August 1, 2026, at the age of 66.
Born on March 8, 1960, Greg was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend. His life was defined by the love he shared and the lasting impact he made on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Patricia “Pat” Bayly Alexander, 96, passed away on July 29, 2026. Born in Clearwater, Florida, Pat was the beloved daughter of Taver and Eloise Bayly and the niece of Tampa’s famed Dale Mabry. She graduated from the University of Florida in 1952 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Todd E. Polly, 43, of Valrico, Florida, passed away on July 18, 2026, in Sun City Center, Florida, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Todd will be remembered for his quick wit, generous heart, legendary hugs, and remarkable ability to make people feel like they mattered.

It is with completely broken hearts that we share that John A. Pesente, 79 years young, passed away at home on July 5, 2026, after a long, brave, and valiant nine‑month fight against adenoid cystic carcinoma. He gave everything he had to that battle, and he did it with strength, humor, and stubborn determination — just like he lived his life.

Constance Gevry Stevens, 83, passed away on June 5, 2026. She was born on May 31, 1943, in Weybridge, Vermont, to Louis Hippolyte Gevry and Annette Claire Parent.

James (Jim) R. Mitchell, 93, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on April 26, 2026.
Jim was born on October 26, 1932, in Wellsboro, PA, to Leonard and Emily Mitchell. He graduated from Wellsboro High School, Class of 1950.

Christopher Anthony Wright, 65, of Parrish, Florida, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Anthony Harlow and Jeanne Rae Wright.

William S. Evans Jr. (“Bill” or “Willie”), 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, with his two daughters by his side.

Nancy M Boldt passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the age of 84 in Ruskin Florida.

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Lutgarda López, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and cherished matriarch of her family.