All Obituaries

Arnold Kenneth “Ken” Andreassen, 77, of Oldsmar, FL passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Ken was a devoted husband and father.  He had a passion for golf, boating, and playing the piano. He lived life to the fullest and had an unmatched sense of humor.  Ken is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Linda; daughters, Donna Andreassen (Kevin McDonald), Kristin Thomas (William Thomas), Jennifer McManus (Andrew McManus), his...

Mrs. Elizabeth Bauer 77 passed away June 20, 2022 in Tampa Florida, where she was a full-time resident. She was born August 8, 1944, in Black Brook New York. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Viola Rondeau. On March 13, 1987, she married the late Evan Bauer in Lake Placid, New York. Together they owned and operated local businesses The Handlebar and The City Dump. She was a vibrant energetic person who loved her family members and if you were her friend, you had a good one. She...

William Houman, 96, August 23, 1925 – June 17, 2022 Bill was born in Forest City, Pennsylvania to Jake and Adeline Houman.  He was raised with 11 brothers and sisters. Bill was survived by two sisters, Elsie Guswick and Cindy Degma. Bill is also survived by his three children: Margaret Vavra (Frederick), Linda Sokolowski (William), Robert Houman (Kathryn).  His grandchildren:  Michelle Vavra-Parker (Ned Kelly), Todd Sokolowski, Christopher Vavra, Scott Sokolowski...

RUTH ELEANOR PRETTYMAN, 93, died on June 15, 2022, at the Care Center of Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, FL.  She was the daughter of Walter and Dorothea Lyon, born in Marion, OH on August 8, 1928.  A graduate of Bowling Green University and Eastern Michigan University, Ruth started teaching in Caledonia, OH and retired from Tecumseh High School after 28 years of teaching business courses.  On July 17, 1953, Ruth married H. Lee Prettyman in Marion, OH, and raised their...

Frances "Jo Ann" Bulthuis of Oldsmar FL, passed away May 31, 2022 peacefully. Jo Ann was born May 14, 1942 in Norfolk Virginia to Alfred and Agnes (Hulst) Bulthuis. She was a kind soul who loved to teach and ride her bike. She taught Physical education and music at Countryside High School. When Jo Ann finally retired from Countryside High School she was the schools counselor as she was a natural helper. She is survived by her two sisters Vera (Ken) Intveld of Leitchfield Kentucky...

On Tuesday, May 17th 2022, Jeffrey Logan West loving husband and father passed away from a brief illness. Jeffrey was born in Memphis TN on 06/28/1960. He grew up in Mississippi and joined the United States Military. In the Army he was a military police officer and then went on to become a Deep Sea Combat Diver. His passion for deep sea diving lived on well after his release from the military. He was very proud of helping his friend, Joe Weatherby, in gathering support to salvage and sink...

Linda Ciokan April 24, 2022   79 of Palm Harbor,FL passed away April 24, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Cincinnati,OH. She worked for the Florida State Attorney. She was a member of Northwood Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her son David Peer. She was preceded in death by her husband John Ciokan.  Services will be held at Northwood Presbyterian Church May 14th at 11AM.

Robert A. “Bobby” Raymond, Sr., of 25 Lamoureux Blvd, North Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02896, passed away on May 8,2022 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida, from septic shock at the age of 74.  He was the husband of Kathy A.  (Tancrell) Raymond.  They shared 48 years of marriage together.   Born in Woonsocket Rhode Island, he was the son of Alfred N. Raymond and Rita L. (Theroux) Raymond.  He attended Woonsocket High School and...

Linda Pittman 69 a longtime resident of Oldsmar Florida, passed away May 1, 2022 Linda moved to Largo in 1971 from Mt. Carmel, IL where she met the love of her life the late Charles Pittman, in a Bowling league in Largo. Linda worked as a claims adjuster at Lincoln Mercury and later loved working as a clerk at Goodwill in Oldsmar, FL.  Linda loved sunbathing, garage sales, and was a huge animal lover even caring for her pet raccoon Coco and cat Big Boy. She also loved her family more...

AGUILAR, Mark Daniel, 55, of Palm Harbor, entered into rest, March, 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marion, Indiana, Mark graduated from Bennett High School. He was known to play baseball. He went on to marry the love of his life, Andrea (Bibler) Aguilar. They moved to Florida in 2007. Mark worked in the hospitality industry, as Manager with Arby’s and Jersey Mike’s. He was the smiling face, and the maintainer of standards, you would see at your local Jersey...