Obituaries in Saint Petersburg, FL

Marjorie Marie Rafftery (Puglisi, Forgette), 93, passed away peacefully in Clearwater, FL, on February 3, 2026.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John H. Rafftery, son Mark J. Rafftery, and sister Marie P. Puglisi (1941). She is survived by children Kevin Rafftery (Martha), Mary-Beth ...

Robert “Bobby” A. Francis Jr. found his peace on Thursday, February 5, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his daughter Nicole by his side. Bobby was 74 years old.Bobby was born on November 13, 1951, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg to his parents, Robert A. Francis...

Lijie Wang, 75, of Gulfport, Florida passed away on February 8, 2026. She was born in Shen Yang City, Liaoning, China and graduated from Beijing Aeronautic University in Beijing, China. Lijie worked as a Computer Programmer. She was an excellent cook who loved entertaining friends at small dinner pa...

Nancy Cleary HainesMarch 27, 1942 – January 24, 2026Nancy Cleary Haines passed away peacefully at her home in St. Peterburg on January 24, 2026. Nancy was born in Philadelphia, PA where she learned her trade as a talented beautician. Later, she moved with her family to St. Petersburg, FL where for 5...

Marjorie Marie Rafftery (Puglisi, Forgette), 93, passed away peacefully in Clearwater, FL, on February 3, 2026.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John H. Rafftery, son Mark J. Rafftery, and sister Marie P. Puglisi (1941). She is survived by children Kevin Rafftery (Martha), Mary-Beth ...

Left this world peacefully on February 1st.In her life she was many things to many people: an employee, a coworker, a confidante, a mentor, and an employer. But first and foremost, she was a mother to her loving daughter, Lisa, and a partner to her husband, Randy.Born and raised in North Carolina to...

Philip T. Lancaster Jr., 82, died following a very brief illness on January 25, 2026, days before his 83rd birthday. Phil was born on January 31, 1943 to Philip T. Lancaster, Sr. and Louise Burke Lancaster in Atlanta, Georgia. The family moved to Jonesboro, Georgia where Phil grew up. He started sch...

David Clair Littell, 74, beloved husband, father and grandfather of St. Pete Beach passed away of natural causes on October 11, 2025.David was born November 28, 1950 in Hanover, Germany to Wallace W. Littell and Betty G. Paris Littell. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Bernadette “Bernie” Young, 76 (Almost 77), announces her passing on January 5, 2026 at 2:22pm. Bernie was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, to Theresa and Andrew Casavant. The second oldest in a family of eight, Bernie was a trailblazer from an early age. Sh...

Lucille M. Frechette,  101, formerly of Keene, passed away in St. Petersburg, FL on January 27, 2026. Born in Keene, to Raymond Frigon and Eva Guertin Frigon, she is survived by a niece, Eileen Frigon and a nephew, Roger Frigon. She was predeceased by her husband Paul Frechette and sons Micha...

Kathleen Mary Eccles, passed away in her home 01/18/2026 with family. She was born in Queens, New York June 15, 1948 to Joseph and Catherine Eccles. Her siblings Maureen Necci (Bob), Joseph Eccles (Faith), Edward Eccles (Elizabeth) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins whom she adored.Kathy was a...

David A. Brett slipped quietly and peacefully from us at 8:20 am, on December 21st; the Winter Solstice and his twin grandchildren’s fifth birthday; with his wife Kristin by his side; just blocks away from where he was born 77 years ago. He was probably due at 8, arriving characteristically late. La...