Obituaries

Gerald A. Foster, Sr.

Gerald A. Foster, Sr.

Jan 28, 2012

Gerald "Jerry" Foster, Sr., 68, of Port Charlotte passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was the son of Harry and Edith (Pitsley) Foster, born on February 21, 1943 in Hartford, MI. Jerry moved from Peotone, IL to Port Charlotte 34 years ago. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed spending time...

Dennis M. Lyons

Dennis M. Lyons

Jan 24, 2012

Dennis M. Lyons, 69, of Port Charlotte and Prudence Island, RI passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Dennis was the son of James and Theresa (DiPierro) Lyons, born on September 6, 1942. Dennis was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and played football for URI. He taught Physical Education at Pilgrim High School in Warwick for 30...

Thomas  Conti

Thomas Conti

Jan 22, 2012

Thomas Michael "Tom" Conti, 73, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully January 22, 2012. He was the son of Joseph B. and Satie Ann (Turcott) Conti, born May 26, 1938 in Petoskey, Michigan. Tom was an active member of San Antonio Catholic Church, singing in the choir and playing handbells; he was a member of Knights of Columbus. Tom loved...

Luella M. Walch

Luella M. Walch

Jan 21, 2012

Luella M. Walch, 63, of Punta Gorda passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012. She was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Lutz) Mattis, born July 3, 1948 in Hettinger, ND. Luella was a retired Human Resources Manager with United Power Association. She moved to Punta Gorda from Minneapolis, MN in 1999. She enjoyed going power boating, motorcycling, snowmobiling, and watching...

Hortense I. Burgess

Hortense I. Burgess

Jan 15, 2012

Hortense Ismay Mahoney was born on December 5, 1921, in Lluidas Vale, Jamaica West Indies, to William Mahoney and Emaline Williams. Her father William was a farmer who instilled in his children the attributes of hard work and responsibility. She was the second oldest of eight children. She attended Lluidas Vale School and successfully sat the 3rd Jamaica Local Examination,...

Dolores A. Blaney

Dolores A. Blaney

Jan 12, 2012

Dolores A. Blaney, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on January 12, 2012 at 8:43 AM at Suncoast Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL She was born January 17, 1935 in New York, NY to Colonel Jack and Agnes Rosskopf. Dolores "Debbie" as she was known by her family and friends was a friend of Bill W for over 44 years...

La-Verne M. Anderer

La-Verne M. Anderer

Jan 12, 2012

La-Verne M. Anderer, 83, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Boston, MA passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012. She was the daughter of Edward and Anna (Martin) Reuter, born on May 17, 1928 in Baltimore, MD. La-Verne graduated in 1950 from Salisbury State Teachers College and taught in Baltimore County. She was a lifetime contributor and supporter of animal welfare. Recently,...

Trystan Elizabeth Knight

Trystan Elizabeth Knight

Jan 11, 2012

Trystan Elizabeth Knight, 11mos old angel left this earth on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. She was the daughter of Jeremy and Stacie Knight, born on January 16, 2011. Trystan was a very happy child and enjoyed listening and dancing to music. Trystan will be greatly missed by her parents, Jeremy and Stacie; sister, Savannah Renee Sloan; grandparents, Rick and Laura...

Walter F. Kowal

Walter F. Kowal

Jan 11, 2012

Walter F. Kowal, Sr., 84, of Punta Gorda and Pine Island, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. He was the son of John and Bessie Kowal, born June 13, 1927 in Pine Island, NY. Walter worked alongside his wife, Julia, on their onion farm in New York and was a world traveler during summers and winters, before...

Mildred May Petersen

Mildred May Petersen

Jan 10, 2012

Mildred May Petersen, nee McDonald, passed through Heaven's gates at age 94 on January 10, 2012. Her 3 children were gathered around her at Tidewell's Charlotte Hospice House, as she concluded almost 12 pleasant years in good health in Florida. She enjoyed the Florida sunshine, tropical beaches and palms with her daughter Christie Foster and husband Ted. She had lived...

Shirley  Marion Snow Mckenney

Shirley Marion Snow Mckenney

Jan 8, 2012

Shirley M. Snow McKenney, 80, of Punta Gorda passed away January 8, 2012. She was the daughter of Phillip W. and Vera (White) Snow, born October 14, 1931 in Old Town, ME. Shirley enjoyed being active in her community and was a hospital volunteer in Lewisburg, PA; was a soloist with the Daughters of Isabella; and was a pageant coach...

Lloyd L Hill

Lloyd L Hill

Jan 7, 2012

Lloyd L. Hill, 91 of Punta Gorda, Fl. Passed away Saturday Jan. 7, 2012. He was born June 15, 1920 in Triplett, MO. To Wiley and Anna (nee Dixon) Hill. Lloyd moved to Punta Gorda in 1985 from Steger, Il. And was a retired Metalizer at Ayers Machine Shop. He was a Lifetime Member of VFW Post 5690, Port Charlotte,...

John Robert Mccarthy

John Robert Mccarthy

Jan 6, 2012

John "Jack" Robert McCarthy, 67, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Hanson, MA passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. He was the son of Philip and Elizabeth (McHale) McCarthy, born December 10, 1944 in Medford, MA. Jack was a retired high school Teacher in Abington, MA. He was a member of the Elks in Weymouth and at the Country Club...

Arthur  K. Smith

Arthur K. Smith

Jan 4, 2012

Arthur "Artie" Smith, 64, of Long Island, NY, passed away Tuesday, Jan 4, 2012, in Port Charlotte, Fl. He was born July 14, 1947 in New York. Artie served in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam War, as a sharp shooter and saved the life of a young soldier. Artie moved to Port Charlotte from New York 15 years ago....

James William Hyatt

James William Hyatt

Dec 31, 2011

James William "Bill" Hyatt, 80, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was the son of James and Mary (Carroll) Hyatt, born on January 29, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, NY. He was a graduate of the Cardinal Farley Military Academy and the American Institute of Banking in New York City. Bill was the...

Byron S. Hancock

Byron S. Hancock

Dec 30, 2011

Byron S. Hancock, 85, of Venice, FL passed away Friday, December 30, 2011. He was born December 23, 1926 in Douglas County, Missouri. Byron served in the US Army during WII and was a retired Real Estate Broker. He moved from Michigan to Venice in 1983. Byron will be greatly missed by his wife Rita; step-daughter, Shirley (Bill) Johnson of...

Robert M. Radabaugh

Robert M. Radabaugh

Dec 29, 2011

Robert "Bob" Radabaugh, 87, of Port Charlotte passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011. He was the son of Robert and Ethel (Howald) Radabaugh, born May 20, 1924. Bob served in the US Navy during WWII. He moved from Sidney, Ohio to Port Charlotte in 1982. Bob was a member of American Legion Post #110 and New Day Christian Church formerly...

Jerome R. Sines

Jerome R. Sines

Dec 29, 2011

Jerome "Jerry" R. Sines, 84, of Punta Gorda, formerly Key West, FL passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011. He was the son of Lyod and Emma (Smith) Sines, born on May 23, 1927 in Canaan, W.VA. Jerry served in the US Navy during WWII. He moved from Geneva, Ohio to Punta Gorda nine years ago. Jerry enjoyed playing golf, darts...

Thomas A. Schoenau

Thomas A. Schoenau

Dec 27, 2011

Thomas A. Schoenau, 83, of Port Charlotte passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011. He was the son of Conrad and Laura (Groeling) Schoenau, born on July 24, 1928 in Chicago, IL. Thomas was the owner/operator of MNM Hobby Store in Midlothian & Joliet, Ill and moved from the Chicago area to Port Charlotte 20 years ago. He will be remembered...

Marilyn M. Lowry

Marilyn M. Lowry

Dec 25, 2011

Marilyn Joyce (Moore) Lowry, 71, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away Christmas Sunday, December 25, 2011. She was born October 17, 1940 in Lexington, Kentucky, the only child of Joel E. and Sudie T. Moore. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1958 and married her high school sweetheart, Denis E. Lowry, in 1959. During their 52 years of marriage,...

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