Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

Dorothy Jean Nunley

Dorothy Jean Nunley

Mar 25, 2012

Dorothy "Jeannie" Nunley, 66, of Punta Gorda passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Peter and Verda (Jones) Mancini, born March 7, 1946 in Washington, DC. Jeannie was raised and spent the majority of her life in the Metropolitan DC area. She will be remembered as a loving caring person and a...

Erma L Partridge

Erma L Partridge

Mar 24, 2012

Erma Long Partridge, 70, of Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL went to be at peace with Our Lord on Saturday, March 24, 2012 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was the daughter of Charlie and Anne (Johns) Long, born May 21, 1941 in Ft. Lauderdale. She grew up there and graduated from Stranahan High School...

Linda A. Masciulli

Linda A. Masciulli

Mar 23, 2012

Linda A. Masciulli, 63, of Punta Gorda passed away Friday, March 23, 2012. She was the daughter of Roland and Doris (Conley) Gagnon, born May 15, 1948. Linda enjoyed cruising with friends, traveling with her family and was an avid Disney fan. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, who was the heart and soul of her...

Leslie E. Beliles

Leslie E. Beliles

Mar 22, 2012

Leslie E. Beliles, 76, of Punta Gorda passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012. He was the son of Leslie and Hazel (nee Weems) Beliles, born July 19, 1935 in Louisville, KY. Leslie served for 10 years in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked with his wife and sons, Leslie and Chris as the owner/operator of several fuel...

Catherine  Lee  Gates

Catherine Lee Gates

Mar 14, 2012

Catherine Lee Gates, 58 of Punta Gorda formerly of Middlesex, VT passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012. She was the daughter of William and Francis (McDonald) Grant, born April 7, 1953 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Catherine worked as a insurance underwriter for Concord Group Insurance in Montpelier, VT and later at Lynn Insurance in Boca Raton, FL. She will be...

Lois Ann Hales

Lois Ann Hales

Mar 11, 2012

Lois Ann Hales, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012. She was the daughter of Frederick and Charlotte (Davis) Burdick, born August 24, 1932 in Spencer, Ohio. Russell and Lois were the owner/operator of a siding business and later traveled in their motorhome as work campers. She moved from Colorado to this area in 1996 and...

Charles Edward Butler

Charles Edward Butler

Mar 10, 2012

Charles Edward "Chuck" Butler, 83, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Shavertown passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Tidewell Hospice. He was the son of Milton and Madeleine (Dwyer) Butler, born on December 17, 1928 in Ambridge, PA. Chuck had a long career in food service. He served in the naval submarine service on board USS Becuna (SS-319) in the...

Carol M. Leonard

Carol M. Leonard

Mar 8, 2012

Carol M. Leonard, 67, of N. Ft Myers, FL passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012. She was the daughter of Rudolph and Florence (Wodarczyk) Pieniawski, born on August 31, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Carol was a loving wife and mother who had a great sense of humor, loved to tell jokes and enjoyed making people happy. Carol will be greatly...

Donald E. Clark

Donald E. Clark

Mar 6, 2012

Donald E. Clark, 81, of Port Charlotte passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He was the son of Fred and Gertrude (Moore) Clark, born June 5, 1930 in Noblesville, IN. Don served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Charlotte County School Board. He was a member of First Christian Church of Port Charlotte. Don was...

Bryon Michael Conti

Bryon Michael Conti

Mar 4, 2012

Bryon Michael Conti, 47, of Port Charlotte passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012. He was the son of Tom and Jeanne (McBride) Conti, born December 27, 1964 in Petoskey, Michigan. Bryon was a 1983 graduate of Charlotte High School; he worked as a cabinet maker. Bryon loved boating and fishing; he played Little League Baseball and Pop Werner Football. He...

Richard James Wolfe

Richard James Wolfe

Mar 4, 2012

Richard J. Wolfe, 77, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at TideWell Hospice Englewood . He was the son of Walter and Jeanette Wolfe, born November 3, 1934 in Michigan City, IN. Richard served in the US Army and reserves. He graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1953 and was a graduate of Wieden Barber...

Jack D. Fouts

Jack D. Fouts

Mar 1, 2012

The family wishes to express their utmost appreciation to the Palms of Punta Gorda and TideWell Hospice for the loving care of the Coach. Jack D. Fouts, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012. He was the son of Thurman and Ruby (Hill) Fouts, born September 8, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. Upon high school graduation, Jack...