Obituaries

Lawrence R. Kauffman

Lawrence R. Kauffman

May 12, 2012

MSG Lawrence R. Kauffman, 69, of Punta Gorda passed away, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his residence. He was the son of Karl and Hattie Kauffman, born November 22, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Punta Gorda with his family in 1959. Lawrence served proudly with the US Army for 22 years. During his time in the Army, he...

Sidney Parker, Jr.

Sidney Parker, Jr.

May 9, 2012

Sidney Parker, Jr., 79, of Punta Gorda passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. He was son of Sidney Parker, Sr, and Edna (Brady), born and raised in Punta Gorda on June 1, 1932. Sidney served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of Cleveland United Methodist Church and enjoying going fishing, hunting and walking...

Alice Joan Muenchausen

Alice Joan Muenchausen

Apr 27, 2012

Alice J. McClain Muenchausen, 91, of Port Charlotte passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. She was born December 10, 1920 in Newport, RI to John J. And Alice J. (McGann) McClain. Alice married Robert T. Muenchausen in El Paso, TX in 1944 and spent most of her married life living in Illinois. She moved from Round...

Robert M. Weller

Robert M. Weller

Apr 26, 2012

Robert M. Weller, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Punta Gorda on April 26, 2012. He was the son of Bert and Winifred (Strait) Weller, born June 12, 1926 in Ellicottville, NY. Robert served in the Navy during WWII, and took part in the Normandy invasion. He became a home builder and land developer and headed Weller Home...

Roy  Earl Zimmerman Iii

Roy Earl Zimmerman Iii

Apr 25, 2012

Roy Earl Zimmerman III, 56, of Mims, FL passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012. He was the loving son of Roy Earl Zimmerman Jr. and P. Fran Zimmerman, born May 9, 1955 in Providence, RI. Roy, originally from Punta Gorda, worked as a mechanic for Brevard County, FL. He loved to fish, take rides on his boat, go out with...

Janet May Lemaster

Janet May Lemaster

Apr 22, 2012

Janet May Lemaster, 77, of Port Charlotte passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was the daughter of Bruce and Leona (Gawn) Cottrell, born September 29, 1934 in Lima, OH. Janet volunteered in teaching kindergarten with the Head Start Program in Kentucky and was voted in 1978-79 Mother of the Year for Sandy Valley in Kentucky. Janet loved and was...

Robert A. Miller

Robert A. Miller

Apr 19, 2012

Robert A. Miller, 69, of Punta Gorda passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 19, 2012. He was born May 30, 1942 in Rockville, CT to George A and Elizabeth A. (Reudgen) Miller. Robert graduated from Rockville High School class of 1960 and then joined the US Air Force for four years as a jet engine mechanic. He returned to Rockville area...

John Frederick Kugel, Jr.

John Frederick Kugel, Jr.

Apr 19, 2012

John "Fred" Kugel, Jr., 68, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Lutherville, MD passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 of complications from pneumonia . He was the son of Blanche (Bernardi) and John Frederick Kugel, Sr, born January 27, 1944 in Baltimore, MD. Fred served in the US Army. He was a member of American Pool Players Association. Fred is...

Santiago Caberto

Santiago Caberto

Apr 17, 2012

Santiago Caberto, 87, of Punta Gorda passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He was born November 11, 1924 to Pedro and Tibicia (Cabanillia) Caberto. He worked as a Physician before retiring. Santiago was a member of the American Legion in Texas, American Medical Association and Psychiatric Association. He was a member of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church. Santiago is survived by...

Peggy H. Mcmaster

Peggy H. Mcmaster

Apr 16, 2012

Peggy H. McMaster, 60, of Arcadia, formerly of Punta Gorda passed away Monday, April 16, 2012. She was born on September 17, 1951 in Moultrie, GA to R.L. and Merle Hall. Peggy enjoyed RV traveling, loved reading and combing the beach She was a caring and loving person who put others before herself. Peggy was a member of the Punta...

Ben Czyl

Ben Czyl

Apr 14, 2012

Benedict "Ben" Czyl, of Punta Gorda passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012. He was born October 24, 1928 in Harvey, Illinois to Michael and Lucy (Tobolski) Czyl. Ben attended Thornton Jr College and graduated from Southern Illinois University. He served in the US Army, where he made several lifetime friends. He was a member of the Polish Legion of American...

Kazimer L. Machukas

Kazimer L. Machukas

Apr 13, 2012

Kazimer L. Machukas, 86, of Port Charlotte passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. He was born January 28, 1926 in Pottstown, PA to Paul and Anna (Zazza) Machukas. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Kazimer was a life member of the VFW in Port Charlotte and a member St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He enjoyed going fishing, raising...

Timmy W. Hobert

Timmy W. Hobert

Apr 13, 2012

Timmy W. Hobert, 62, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. He was born December 7, 1949 in Clinton, IN to Melvin and RoseAnn (Terrell) Hobert. Timmy was a US Air Force Veteran and retired from Lilly Pharmaceutical after 30 years. He enjoyed motorcycles, traveling, country dancing and was an avid car enthusiast....

Cherry M. Mclean

Cherry M. Mclean

Apr 12, 2012

Cherry Maxine McLean, 72, of Punta Gorda passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012. She was the daughter of Whit and Alberta (Curry) Jones, born and raised in Punta Gorda, FL on February 26, 1940. She attended Souls Harbor Church of God and loved to do gardening, cooking, canning, quilt making and crocheting. Cherry will be greatly missed by daughter, Deborah...

Douglas C. Harris

Douglas C. Harris

Apr 12, 2012

Doug Harris, 72, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Ontario Canada passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 in Palm Harbor, FL. He was the son of William and Marie (Carpenter) Harris, born October 4, 1939 in Canada. Doug was the former owner of Goodtimes I & II and Aqui Esta Liquor Store, Punta Gorda. He was a member of the Moose...

Chemil Saba Vanegas

Chemil Saba Vanegas

Apr 10, 2012

Chemil Saba Vanegas, 34, of Port Charlotte formerly of Columbia passed away April 10, 2012 He was born Sept. 2, 1977 in Columbia. Chemil will be remembered for his outgoing personality, friendliness and infectious warm smile that he shared with many people He will be greatly missed by his son, Austin Saba; mother, Mery Willet-Rodriquez and Mel Rodriquez; father, Jorge...

Beverly J. Jaycox

Beverly J. Jaycox

Apr 5, 2012

Beverly J. Jaycox, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2012. She was born July 25, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Carl and Minnie Ford. Beverly worked as a Police Officer for Columbus, Ohio and moved from Perrysburg, Ohio to Punta Gorda in She attended First United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda. Beverly will be greatly...

Leslie Roy Payne, Jr.

Leslie Roy Payne, Jr.

Apr 3, 2012

Darling You have been my life I shall love you forever. So, until I see you again. Forever your Joy. The family mourns you your children, nieces, nephews, and Sissy. You will be missed and never forgotten. Leslie R. Payne, Jr., 78, of Punta Gorda passed away, Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He was the son of Josephine (Cavalier) and Leslie...

Patricia E. Sinclair

Patricia E. Sinclair

Mar 28, 2012

Patricia E. Sinclair, 62, of Port Charlotte, formerly Coxsackie, New York passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She was born April 18, 1949 in Bronx, New York. Patricia worked as a Director of Technology at Coxsackie - Athens School District until she retired in 2005. She was a member of the Peace Rivers Quilters Guild and was of the Roman...

Paul  Edward Pettibone, Jr.

Paul Edward Pettibone, Jr.

Mar 28, 2012

Paul E. Pettibone, Jr., 56, of Sarasota, FL passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Tidewell Hospice Sarasota House following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Paul E. Pettibone, Sr. and late Mary Jane (Slaughter) Pettibone. He was on born July 31, 1956 in Nashville, TN and was raised in Nashville, and lived there until 3...

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