Thomas Richey Linsley
Thomas Richey Linsley, 79, former 20-year resident of Holmes Beach, died July 21.
He was born Jan. 20, 1945, in Ithaca, New York, to Thomas H. and Cora. He moved to Pittsburgh at an early age, before he relocated to Holmes Beach in 1995.
He attended American University and worked as a sales executive until retirement. He was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and positive attitude.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time. Memorial donations may be made to Gould Farm at gouldfarm. org.
Mr. Linsley is survived by his wife and childhood sweet heart, Ellen; sons Todd and wife Jodi and Gray and wife Shelley; grandchildren Maxwell, Catherine, Jacob and Megan; and his sister, Jane.
Russell T. Stanley
Russell T. Stanley, 93, of Perico Island, died July 10.
He was born Aug. 8, 1930, to Joseph and Anna Stanley in Newark, New Jersey.
He graduated from Union High School in New Jersey, received his undergraduate degree from Montclair State College and his master’s degree in education from Trenton State College, also in New Jersey.
Mr. Stanley’s career in New Jersey education included teaching science, coaching and as field representative for the New Jersey Education Association, assistant superintendent in Montclair and Princeton, interim superintendent and elementary school principal in Flemington and Lawrence Township.
Retirement brought him to Bradenton and the Perico Bay Club. where he was instrumental in the development of the condo association and served as board president.
Mr. Stanley was an active member at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach and served as a lector, cantor and altar server as well as a Rosarian and member of the Holy Name Society.
He put his time, talent and treasure into everything he did in an effort to make life better for others. He was dedicated to his family, church and community. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at St. Bernard, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Mr. Stanley is survived by Jean, his wife of 73 years; son Russell Jr. and wife Chris; daughters JoAnn Zebroski and husband Phillip, Mari Lou, and Janet Ruebsamen and husband Scott; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.