Obituaries

Dorothy M. Cleaver Cutshaw

Dorothy M. Cleaver Cutshaw

Jul 29, 2012

Dorothy M. Cleaver Cutshaw, 94, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away July 29, 2012. She was born April 19, 1918 in Kalamazoo, MI to Dick and Margaret (Sheler) Vink. Dorothy was a member of the Moose in Pine Island, FL and enjoyed bowling and playing bridge. Dorothy will be greatly missed by children, Dick (Carol) Cleaver of Rockford, MI, Ed...

Anita  Gallagher

Anita Gallagher

Jul 21, 2012

Anita Gallagher, 91, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012. She was born to James and Lottie (Murray) Brown on September 14, 1920 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Anita received her diplomat degree in nursing from St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing, Akron, OH in 1941. She married Bernard Gallagher in 1947 and was a wife, mother and...

Bert L. Tremblay

Bert L. Tremblay

Jul 21, 2012

Bertrand "Bert" Tremblay, 73, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012. He was born July 28, 1938 in Canada to Louis Phillipee and Cecile (Otis) Tremblay. Bert was a retired plasterer and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. Bert will be greatly missed...

Thomas R. Cargill

Thomas R. Cargill

Jul 20, 2012

Thomas R. Cargill, 75, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Friday, July 20, 2012. He was the son of Frank and Frances (Nosal) Cargill, born on March 28, 1937 in Bayonne, New Jersey. Tom served in the US Army 82nd Air borne during the Korean War. He love and served the Lord with all his heart and demonstrated that through...

Matthew J. Fineman

Matthew J. Fineman

Jul 17, 2012

Dr. Matthew J. Fineman 1940 - 2012 It was early morning in Brooklyn, New York on April 2, 1940 when Monroe and Ruth Fineman gave the world Matthew J. Fineman. Matthew grew up and remained in New York throughout his education where he obtained his doctorate in podiatric medicine. Upon graduating he became known as Dr. Matthew J. Fineman and...

Sharon T. Mcelwee

Sharon T. Mcelwee

Jul 17, 2012

Sharon T. McElwee, 68, of Punta Gorda passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012. She was born October 22, 1943 in Edgerton, WI to Harold and June (Westcott) Tubbs. Sharon worked for Publix Supermarkets for 39 years. She was a member of the United Way. Sharon will be greatly missed by her husband of 49 years, Francis (Mac); daughter, Tracey Williams;...

Ronald L. Brown

Ronald L. Brown

Jul 16, 2012

Ronald L. Brown, 63, of Punta Gorda passed away Monday, July 16, 2012. He was born August 15, 1948 in Olean, New York to Joseph and Mildred Brown. Ron was an US Army Vet and was a former Foreman for A-1 Roofing. He moved from Cambridge, MD to this area in 1974 and enjoyed going fishing. Ron will be greatly...

Francis Nicholas

Francis Nicholas

Jul 10, 2012

Francis Nicholas, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Born in Solvay, New York to William Nicholas and Sophia Samuels. Frank entered the US Navy in 1943; he served on the Carriers, USS Hornet and the USS Bon Homme Richard and retired after 20 years of service. Unable to stay retired Frank joined the U.S. Capital...

Rosemary R. Czyl

Rosemary R. Czyl

Jul 9, 2012

Rosemary R. Czyl, 77, of Punta Gorda passed away Monday, July 9, 2012. She was born March 26, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Wilhelmina Barnes. Rosemary moved from Evergreen, Park, IL to Punta Gorda in 1999 and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading, bingo and having fun with her friends. Rosemary will be...

Kathleen Dendinger

Kathleen Dendinger

Jul 4, 2012

Kathleen "Kate" Dendinger, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Fort Myers, FL passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012. She was born July 4, 1934 in Durand, MI to Joseph and Marian (Janik) Curreli. Owner of the original Bill Heavy Duty Wrecker Service. Kate moved from Lansing, MI to Florida in 1988. She enjoyed watching sports on television, including NASCAR...

Ellen Hamilton Lojinger

Ellen Hamilton Lojinger

Jul 2, 2012

Ellen Hamilton Lojinger, 96, went home to her Lord on July 2, 2012. She was the only child born to Oscar Burnau and Ida Walter Hamilton on June 30, 1916 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Butler University with a B.A. in English and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority for 75 years. On May 9, 1942, she...

Wayne H Redd

Wayne H Redd

Jun 25, 2012

Wayne H. Redd, 91, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Monday, June 25, 2012. He was born August 22, 1920 in Lancaster, OH to Virgil and Hazel (Street) Redd. Wayne served in the US Air Force during WWII. He worked as a Principal in the Lancaster School System before retiring. He was a member of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, Punta...

Harold C Schott, Jr.

Harold C Schott, Jr.

Jun 18, 2012

Harold C. Schott, Jr., 86, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully Monday, June 18, 2012 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center after a very brief illness. He was born June 22, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Harold and Evelyn (Pedersen) Schott, Sr. Harold served in the US Navy during WWII while attending flight training school. He was...

Marc Andre Towse

Marc Andre Towse

Jun 15, 2012

Marc Andre Towse, 47, of Port Charlotte passed away Friday, June 15, 2012. He was born August 22, 1964 in New Orleans, LA to C. Robert and Margaret (Davis) Towse. Marc enjoyed hunting with dad, boating on all types of water crafts but his main passion was fishing. He will be remembered as a kind hearted person and an amazing...

Earnestine R. Schrott

Earnestine R. Schrott

Jun 15, 2012

Tina Ensley Schrott, 87, of Nokomis, FL formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012. She was born May 31, 1925 in Hickory, NC to Odel and Amber (McKay) Ensley. Tina worked as an executive secretary for USF&G Insurance in Baltimore, Maryland and retired in 1982. She was a member the Elks in Venice and loved to play...

Ethel M. Crouch

Ethel M. Crouch

Jun 5, 2012

Ethel M. Crouch, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012. She was born April 24, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Edwin and Gulborg (Torkildsen) Gustafson. Ethel was a member of First Baptist Church and moved to this area from Chicago, IL in 1981. She enjoyed working with her hands as an artist, crafts, fishing and love...

Frederick J. Leonard

Frederick J. Leonard

Jun 5, 2012

Frederick J. Leonard passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida. Fred was born on July 2, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan to Mary LaBelle Leonard and Frederick Leonard. His siblings include Fredricka, Mary Delphine and Dorthy. Fred was introduced to the love of his life, Mildred in 1938....

William Matthias Vanderslice

William Matthias Vanderslice

Jun 1, 2012

William "Bill" Vanderslice, 75, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at home. He was born April 9, 1937 in West Chester, PA to William and Winifred (Kell) Vanderslice. Upon graduation from Hanover High School, Hanover, PA Bill enlisted in the US Navy. Upon his discharge he then went on to earn his Bachelors degree, in Electrical...

Paul H. Wedell

Paul H. Wedell

May 29, 2012

Paul H. Wedell, Jr., 69, of Punta Gorda passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012. He was the son of Mary (Schroeder) and Paul H. Wedell, Sr., born April 17, 1943 in Chicago, IL until the family moved to SW Florida in 1953. Paul served in the US Navy and was the first motorcycle deputy of Charlotte County. He began working...

James M. Keir

James M. Keir

May 27, 2012

James M. Keir, 87 of Punta Gorda, FL died May 27, 2012 in hospice care, attended by his wife, Shirley, nephew, Keir Todd and Keir's wife Regina. Jim was born 22 November, 1924 in Cleveland OH, the son of Stephen & Nessie (Bennet) Keir. He served honourably in the US Navy during both WWII and the Korean War aboard the...