Obituaries

John I.  Morrison

John I. Morrison

Nov 4, 2010

John I. Morrison, 84, of Port Charlotte passed away November 4, 2010. He was the son of L. D. and Narcissis (Manuel) Morrison, born November 27, 1925 in Front Royal, VA. John served in the US Army during WWII. He was a service manager for Sterling Ford in Sterling, VA before retiring. John was a member of the Parts &...

Delores V. Evans

Delores V. Evans

Oct 25, 2010

Delores Vickers Evans, 81, of Punta Gorda arrived safely and peacefully with the Lord on October 25, 2010. She was the second daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Dukes) Vickers, born January 13, 1929 in Elizabeth, NJ. She married Rodman Elwood Evans on June 21, 1946 in Bishopville, MD and moved to Fort Myers from Frankford, Delaware in November...

Helen E. White

Helen E. White

Oct 20, 2010

Helen E. White, 70, of Port Charlotte passed away October 20, 2010. She was the daughter of John and Phoebe (McPhee) Barry, born April 12, 1940 in Boston, MA. Helen moved to this area from Dorchester, MA in 1990 and attended St. Francis of Assisi, Englewood. She enjoyed playing the slot machines. Helen will be greatly missed by her daughters,...

Laura E. Starks

Laura E. Starks

Oct 19, 2010

Laura E. Starks, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away October 19, 2010. She was born January 17, 1931 in Midland, Texas. She moved to this area from Virginia Beach in 1979. Laura enjoyed painting. She will be greatly missed by her sons, Mitchell (Karen) Starks and Marshall (Kim) Starks both of Virginia Beach, VA; brother, Frank (Joyce) Flanagan, CA and...

Gregory Angelo Pacheco

Gregory Angelo Pacheco

Oct 16, 2010

Gregory Angelo Pacheco, 46, of Port Charlotte passed away October 16, 2010. He was the son of Manuel and Isabel (Garbiso) Pacheco, born May 28, 1964 in Erie, CO. Greg worked as a Store Manager for Rooms to Go and his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 16 years,...

John D. Bistarkey, Ii

John D. Bistarkey, Ii

Oct 16, 2010

John D. Bistarkey II, 86, of Port Charlotte formerly Columbus, Ohio passed away October 16, 2010. He was born February 27, 1924 in Avella, PA. John served in the Army Air Corps durig WWII and was of the Methodist faith. He was a retired supervisor with the Norton Company in Orrville, OH. John enjoyed going to the beach and swimming....

Norma R. Mooney

Norma R. Mooney

Oct 16, 2010

Norma R. Mooney, 89, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 16, 2010. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Marion (Knowles) Mooney, born September 20, 1921 in Middleton, NH. Norma moved to Florida in 1998 from Rochester, NH to be closer to her family. She had a few deep passions in life: her family, whom she adored and enjoyed...

Donald W. Kilps

Donald W. Kilps

Oct 15, 2010

Donald W. Kilps, 85, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Milwaukee, WI passed away October 15, 2010. He was the son of William and Gladys (Arnett) Kilps, born January 17, 1925 in Mosinee, WI. As a builder and land developer, he was a founder and partner of William Kilps & Sons Builders and Realty, Inc of Hales Corners, WI and...

Beatrice Mae Jozefiak

Beatrice Mae Jozefiak

Oct 9, 2010

Beatrice M. Jozefiak, 86, of Punta Gorda went to be with her Lord on October 9, 2010. She was the daughter of Charles and Beatrice Johns, born March 4, 1924 in St. Thomas, Canada. Beatrice was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 63 wonderful years together, Michael Jozefiak; children, David...

Harry E. Schrott, Sr.

Harry E. Schrott, Sr.

Oct 8, 2010

Harry E. Schrott, Sr., 91 of Nokomis passed away October 8, 2010. He was the son of Robert and Adelaide (Magealson), born April 10, 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA. Harry served in the US Army during WWII and was a retired Pipefitter. He moved to Nokomis from Baltimore in 1991. Harry was a member of BPOE Venice, Venice VFW and Venice...

Keith A. Stewart

Keith A. Stewart

Oct 5, 2010

Capt. Keith A. Stewart USN (Ret.), 74, of Punta Gorda, FL set sail on his final voyage on October 5, 2010. He was the son of the late William and Margaret Stewart of Glasgow, Scotland, born on December 14, 1935 in San Francisco, CA. Keith graduated from Scarsdale (NY) High in 1953 and proceed to Cornell University and graduated in...

Catherine M. Ellison

Catherine M. Ellison

Sep 30, 2010

Catherine M. Ellison, 88, of Punta Gorda, and formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010. She was the daughter of Charles and Frances (Chapman) Hugues, born February 26, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY. Catherine loved flowers and going to parties, and was known as the “Party Lady.” Her two favorite times of the year were Easter and...

Dorene Kay Lore

Dorene Kay Lore

Sep 29, 2010

Dorene K. Lore, 56, of Punta Gorda passed away September 29, 2010. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Reba (McMillan) Stoddard, born January 15, 1954 in Ypsilanti, MI. Dorene worked for Walmart and was a member of the Women of Moose Charter 777. She enjoyed sunsets, fishing, socializing on the golf cart and playing games with the grandkids. Dorene...

Joseph Charles Cash

Joseph Charles Cash

Sep 27, 2010

Joseph Charles Cash, 74, of Port Charlotte passed away September 27, 2010. He was the son of Charles J. and Hazel Cash, born April 15, 1936 in Anamosa, IA. He earned his BA from Loras College and his Masters degree from the University of Notre Dame, class of 1960. Joe was an electrical and mechanical engineer, also a licensed general...

Marie Owen

Marie Owen

Sep 25, 2010

Marie "Toni" Owen, 39, of Venice, FL passed away September 25, 2010. She was the daughter of Leonard and Annamarie(Patti) Mizio, born July 30, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York. The family will receive friends from Noon to 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 with a celebration of Toni's life at 1:00 pm at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. To...

Dorothy Roppel

Dorothy Roppel

Sep 24, 2010

Dorothy Roppel, 75, of Punta Gorda died Friday, September 24, 2010 at TideWell Hospice House, with her devoted son, Donald, by her side. She fought a valiant battle with lung cancer. She was born September 5, 1935 in Cleveland, OH. In 1996, Dorothy and her husband, Larry, moved to Punta Gorda. Dorothy was not a stranger to Punta Gorda; many...

Rose Schwartz

Rose Schwartz

Sep 24, 2010

Rose Schwartz, 84, of Port Charlotte passed away September 24, 2010. She was the daughter of Nathan H and Julia (Wildman) Firtle, born April 9, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY. Rose was a bookkeeper in the clothing industry for many years before retiring. She moved to Port Charlotte in 1996 from Fords, NJ and attended Temple Shalom in Port Charlotte. Rose...

Leighton A. White

Leighton A. White

Sep 24, 2010

Leighton A. White, 76, longtime resident of Port Charlotte, FL, died Friday, September 24, 2010 after a prolonged illness. He was the son of the late Leon A. White and Flora M White Johnson, born October 9, 1933 in Sandy Creek, NY. Leighton graduated from Arlington High School and then served the US Army. He was a retired Building Contractor...

Nancy A. Schmidt

Nancy A. Schmidt

Sep 24, 2010

Nancy A. Schmidt, 75, of Punta Gorda died September 24, 2010 at Lee Memorial Hospital under Hope Hospice Care. She went to the Lord surrounded by her family. Nancy was born June 7, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Francis and Regina (Healey) Coschina. She attended Our Lady of Grace School in Howard Beach, NY and Schoharie Central School...

Jerry A. Foster, Jr.

Jerry A. Foster, Jr.

Sep 20, 2010

Gerald A. "Jerry" Foster, Jr., 36, of Punta Gorda died September 20, 2010. He was the son of Gerald A. Foster, Sr and Patricia (Harris) Foster, born August 7, 1974 in Palos Hills, IL. Jerry moved to Punta Gorda in 1977 and was a graduate of Charlotte High School. He was a roofing contractor and owned Interstate Roofing for 10...

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