Linda Louise Massimo
Linda Louise Massimo, 71, of Bradenton, died Dec. 5 at Tidewell Hospice of Bradenton.
She was born in Urbana, Ohio, in 1952, to John and Louise Massie.
She grew up in Ohio, moving with family to Ellenton, Florida, when she was 14 years old. She graduated from Palmetto High School. She began working young, and at 16 was in the high school work program, where she was a receptionist at Borden Chemical Plant in Manatee County. Her career path led her to condominium management, where she spent many years as a manager for several condo associations, including Woodpark at Desoto Square and Meadowcroft, both in Bradenton and Mount Vernon Condominium Association in Cortez.
Upon retirement in 2018, Mrs. Massimo enjoyed spending time with her grandson and traveling with her daughter.
A private family service was held. Memorial donations to Tidewell Hospice of Bradenton will be greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Massimo is survived by daughter ChrisAnn and husband William and their son, Aiden.
Cynthia Ann Richmond 
Cynthia Ann Richmond, 70, of Bradenton and formerly of Anna Maria, died Dec. 14.
She was born Dec. 5, 1953, and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Raymond H. and Mary J. Tapke.
She was a technical writer by profession but her true passion was volunteering. She was active in therapeutic horseback riding programs for children with disabilities. She volunteered for many years at the Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky, working with South African penguins, otters and lorikeets.
After retirement, she moved with her husband to Anna Maria Island, where she volunteered for Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring and joined the Anna Maria Island Garden Club.
Her smile and connection to nature made her a beautiful soul that will always be in our hearts.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Bradenton Hospice House, 2504 34th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205, or to AMITW, P.O. Box 1114, Holmes Beach, FL 34218.
Mrs. Richmond is survived by husband Joseph R.; children Justin and wife Amber and Renee husband Kevin Bohman; grandchildren Brody, Jacob and Logan; brother-in-law Fred; sister Patricia Tapke; brother Timothy Tapke and wife Barbara.