John Thomas Schamante, beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and loyal friend, passed away at home on May 27, 2025, just one day before his 78th birthday. Born in Ferndale, Michigan, to Thomas Gaeton and Jean Dora (Hobart) Schamante, John’s lif      								
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									Obituary for William M. McKinneyAugust 29, 1934 – June 1, 2025
With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of William M. McKinney, age 90, of Clearwater, Florida, who peacefully departed this life on June 1st, 2025, at Suncoast Hospic      								
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alberto Hilario Picot, who departed this life on May 29, 2025, at his home in Clearwater, Florida, following a courageous three-year battle with kidney disease. Alberto was born on May 10,       								
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									It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley Michael Pickett, who left this world on June 1, 2025, at his home in Tampa, Florida. Born on February 17, 1943, in the vibrant Bronx, New York, Stanley was a man of remarkable character,       								
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									Roland E. Tougas July 24, 1949 – June 6, 2025, Clearwater, FL
Roland E. Tougas, 75 of Clearwater, FL passed away peacefully at home on June 6,
2025 after a long battle with COPD and Agent Orange. At the time of his passing, his
best friend and lovi      								
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									It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George Thompson Banister, who departed this life on May 9, 2025, at Bay Pines V.A. Hospice, at the age of 93. Born on October 13, 1931, in Asheville, North Carolina, George lived a life rich in love,       								
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									Josie Frances Descaro, age 97, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully on May
25, 2025.
Born on November 11, 1927, in Hatchbend, Florida, she was the daughter of the late
Joseph Bell and Nancy E. Light. Known affectionately by many as Josie or F      								
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									It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary James Boyd, who left this world on May 25, 2025, at the Accentcare Hospice Center in Dunedin, Florida, after bravely battling cancer for a year and a half. Gary was born on January 27, 1951, in       								
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									Scott McLane, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the Bay Pines V.A. Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1946, in Gainesville, Florida, to Dr. William M. and Virginia M. (Clanahan) McL      								
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									Michael Begley, age 78, of Lutz, Florida, passed away on May 20th, 2025, at the Tampa VA Medical Center following a long illness. Born in New York, New York, he was the son of James and Anna Begley.
Michael married Michelle Artaud in July 1990 in New Y      								
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