Helen Catherine Baskett
Helen “Kathy” Catherine Baskett, 68, formerly of Holmes Beach, died March 17.
She was born Nov. 21, 1949, to Hobart and Christena Tudor.
She grew up in Denver, where she attended George Washington High School and Denver College.
In 1971, she married the love of her life, Bob. She supported his career in the U.S. Air Force with numerous moves and temporary duties throughout the United States.
In 1980, they moved to Kentucky. They then moved to New Jersey, where Mr. Baskett continued his flying career. In 1989, they moved one more time to Pewee Valley, Kentucky, where they were close to family and her husband’s career.
She so loved visiting Florida, which enabled her to spend special times with her daughter and grandchildren.
She and her husband owned a home for six years in Holmes Beach, where she enjoyed playing bridge at the Key Royale Golf Club.
She enjoyed numerous activities, served as a teen group 4H leader and was a member of the Pewee Valley Women’s Club. She was very active at the local and state level of many recovery programs. She volunteered for many years at the Pewee Valley Women’s Correctional Facility with the recovery and counsel program.
She loved to travel and enjoyed numerous trips.
Mrs. Baskett was an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan who followed every game.
One of her many gifts was that she always made others laugh, no matter the situation, and she always made everyone feel special and welcome.
Memorial donations may be made to two favorite charities: The Healing Place, 1020 W. Market St., Louisville KY 40202, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville KY 40205.
Mrs. Baskett is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert; brothers Larry Tudor and wife Claudia and Danny Tudor and wife Pat; sister Evelyn and husband Misnad Al Misnad; children Rob and Christina L. Adkins and husband James; and grandchildren James R. and Sidney J. Adkins.
Rev. Father Robert Mongiello
The Rev. Father Robert Mongiello, 68, of Bradenton died March 22 in Sarasota.
He was born July 16, 1949, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, to Vincient and Pauline (Hinds).
He graduated from Mercer High School in 1967. He then attended Clarion State College and received a degree in elementary education. He resided in Erie, Pennsylvania, and taught in Finley Lake, New York. He also directed choir at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Erie.
He later went to seminary and was ordained by the Diocese of Venice in 1987. He served as pastor at Sacred Heart Church in Punta Gorda and at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach. He retired in 2009 due to illness.
He had the voice of an angel and a great love for music. He sang in choirs throughout his life.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Burial will be in Mercer.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial was held in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Dioceses of Venice.
He is survived by his sisters, Paula Magargee and husband Ron of Pardeeville, Wisconsin, and Lisa Pettican and husband Brad of Johns Island, South Carolina; nephews Nathan Pettican and Benjamin Magargee; nieces Lindsay Clark, Erin Cutsforth and Danielle Schmieder; grandnephews Drake Clark, Carter Magargee and Glen Cutsforth and grandniece Kadience Clark.
Sherry A. Stevens
Sherry A. (Paquette) Stevens, 71, of Enfield, Massachusetts, and a seasonal resident of Holmes Beach, died March 15 in Bradenton.
She was born April 30, 1946, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and was raised by her mother, Mary Beverly (Sherry) and her husband, Edward Caban.
She began her career as a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
She married Richard “Dick” K. Stevens 47 years ago and moved to Longmeadow, Massachusetts, where they resided for several years before moving to Enfield.
She continued her career in nursing at St. Joseph’s Residence in Enfield for several years.
She was a member of the Woman’s Club of Enfield. Family and friends were important to her. She enjoyed entertaining and having people over for food, drinks and good conversation. She was happiest when guests were well fed and enjoying the moment. She hosted many at their Rhode Island summer house and her home in Holmes Beach.
She had a gift for decorating and loved to transform rooms into beautiful and cozy spaces. She also loved shopping in search of the right piece for the right place. She smiled brightest when her grandchildren visited, as they were often positive motivation for her to keep fighting all the way to the end.
Memorial donations may be made to the Enfield Rotary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1, Enfield CT 06083. Condolences may be made online at leetestevens.com.
She is survived by husband Dick; son Sean and wife Kendall of Suffield, Massachusetts; daughter Sarah DeSimone and husband Shawn of Dover, New Hampshire; grandchildren Chase and Fischer, and Sophia DeSimone; sister Jane Long and husband John of Suffield, Massachusetts; several nieces; a nephew; great nieces and great nephews; and grand-dogs Caesar and Rzeka.