Adrienne A. Fischer
Adrienne A. Fischer, 99, formerly of Holmes Beach, died Nov. 26, in Media, Pennsylvania.
She resided in Holmes Beach from 1980 until moving back to Pennsylvania in 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerry, in 1989.
The Fischers retired from Wayne, Pennsylvania, to their dream life in Holmes Beach, where they enjoyed golf and picnicked at the beach with friends, new and old, from Coquina Beach to Bean Point.
She rode her bike daily to morning Mass at St. Bernard Catholic Church, swam like an Olympian in the Gulf of Mexico and took long walks — always with a garbage bag to keep her community beautiful.
She was affectionately and reverently known as “Mim.”
She was a beacon to her family. As a memorial, they ask that we care for “Mother” Earth.
Her ashes will be interred with her husband at a later date at Sarasota National Cemetery. A memorial Mass is planned at St. Bernard in April 2024.
Mrs. Fischer is survived by her daughters Nancy Byrne and husband Michael and Adrienne Terrell and husband John of Chadds Ford and Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, respectively; son Gerard J Fischer of Naples, Florida; and son Peter and wife Mary of Sarasota; grandchildren Dan and wife Tracy and their daughters, Lola and Lindsey, Kelly Farahbakhshian and husband Mike and their daughters, Shirin and Zarin, and youngest grandson, Peter, of Sarasota.
Jacqueline Danzer Pepka
Jacqueline Danzer Pepka, 75, of Bradenton and formerly of Anna Maria, died Oct. 30.
She was born Sept. 23, 1948, in Hudson, New Jersey.
She was a certified nursing assistant with a nurturing spirit that endeared her to the hearts of countless residents of Anna Maria. She became a cherished friend and devoted caretaker to many who crossed her path. Her benevolence knew no bounds, extending even to providing refuge for women in times of need.
In 1989, she found sanctuary on the shores of Anna Maria Island, a place she held dear. She married the love of her life, Ronald Pepka, in April 2006. He preceded her in death.
A service will be held in her honor at noon Monday, Dec. 4, at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.