Obituaries

Theodore  S. Bicz

Theodore S. Bicz

Jan 2, 2011

Theodore "Ted" S. Bicz, 78, of Kenmore, NY and Port Charlotte, passed away January 2, 2011. He was born March 15, 1932 in Buffalo, New York to Simon and Madeline (Gwotz) Bicz. He was an avid golfer and with his son, they were long time members of the Brighten Park Men's Golf Club, where Ted had his " famed" Double...

Donald Eugene Martin

Donald Eugene Martin

Jan 2, 2011

Donald Eugene Martin, 72, of Port Charlotte, formally of Rossville, IN, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011. He was the son of Russell and Thelma (Fry) Martin, born December 7, 1938 in Lafayette, IN. Don attended Jeff High School in Lafayette, IN. Served in the Navy on the USS Newport News (CA 148) at Norfolk, VA. He later started Martin's...

Terrill Lee Nederveld

Terrill Lee Nederveld

Dec 31, 2010

Terrill "Terry" L. Nederveld, 76, of Florida and Michigan passed away December 31, 2010. He was born January 26, 1934 in Hudsonville, MI. to Fred and Clara (DeGroot) Nederveld. As a student at Hudsonville High School he fell in love with his sweetheart Ruth Schut. After graduating, the two were married and began life's grand adventure. Soon the family was...

Angeline Godina

Angeline Godina

Dec 30, 2010

Angeline Godina, 93, of Port Charlotte passed away at TideWell Hospice House on December 30, 2010. Angeline was born January 1, 1917 in Radley, KS; she moved to Chicago, IL where she married Eugene F. Godina. Angeline was a purchasing agent in the electronics industry before retiring to Florida in 1976. Angeline was proud of her Slovenian heritage and was...

Johnnie Inez Taylor

Johnnie Inez Taylor

Dec 28, 2010

Johnnie Inez Taylor, 89 of Punta Gorda formerly of Beeville, TX passed away December 28, 2010. She was number 7 of 10 children, Born May 22, 1921 in Pawnee, Texas to John and Maggie (Reynolds) Angermiller. Johnnie enjoyed playing shuffle board and was an avid reader. She was a housewife and was of the Baptist faith. Johnnie will be greatly...

Joan Damato

Joan Damato

Dec 27, 2010

Joan P. Damato, 75, of Punta Gorda passed away December 27, 2010. She was the daughter of George and Helena Hazel (Farrell) Still, born May 3, 1935 in Norwalk, CT. Joan lived in Brookfield, CT for more than 30 years before moving to Punta Gorda in June of 1997. She was a homemaker who took great joy in taking care...

Oreste  Giusto

Oreste Giusto

Dec 25, 2010

Oreste Giusto, 90, of Port Charlotte formerly of Wolcott, CT passed away December 25, 2010. He was born May 11, 1920 in Waterbury, CT to Michele and Philomena (Picarelli) Giusto. He served in the US Army during WWII and worked for Chase Brass and Copper Co as a Metallurgist before retiring. Oreste was an ordained Deacon at St. Lucys Catholic...

Maryjane Baxter

Maryjane Baxter

Dec 25, 2010

Maryjane Baxter, 66, of Port Charlotte passed away December 25, 2010. She was born January 20, 1944 in Union City, New Jersey. Maryjane was a elementary teacher from the NYC Public School System before retiring and moving from Staten Island, NY in 2004. She was a former member of Marble Collegiate Church, Manhattan, NY and attended 1st United Methodist Church...

Dorothy C. Parylak

Dorothy C. Parylak

Dec 23, 2010

Dorothy C. Parylak, 95, of Punta Gorda passed away December 23, 2010. She was born February 15, 1915 in Brooklyn, NY to Fred and Clara Reller. Dorothy moved to this area from Long Island, New York. She will be greatly missed by her son, John; grandson, Douglas; great-grandson John; nephews, Raymond Reller. No services are planned at this time. To...

Francis L. Gardiner

Francis L. Gardiner

Dec 17, 2010

Francis L. Gardiner, 81, Port Charlotte passed away December 17, 2010. He was born August 20, 1929 in Providence, RI to George and Elsie (Barber) Gardiner. Francis was a retired truck driver and moved to this area from Wyoming, RI in 2005. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Francis will be greatly missed by his wife of 45 years, Margaret; daughters,...

Charles B. Bright, Jr.

Charles B. Bright, Jr.

Dec 17, 2010

Charles B. Bright, Jr., 93, of Port Charlotte passed away December 17, 2010. He was born July 16, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA to Anna (Thomas) and Charles B. Bright, Sr. Charles served in the Army at the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. He moved to this area from Fort White, FL in 2002 and was in the maintenance department...

Ralph H Cisneros

Ralph H Cisneros

Dec 17, 2010

Ralph H. Cisneros, 74, of Clinton Township, MI and passed away December 17, 2010. He was born May 16, 1936 in Hazel Park, MI to Adalaido and Carolyn (Romig) Cisneros. Ralph was a retired Millwright from Ford Motors Local 228 and has been a winter resident of Punta Gorda since 1999. He served in the US Army during the Korean...

Robert Harold Henry

Robert Harold Henry

Dec 16, 2010

Robert H."Bob" Henry, 81, of Punta Gorda passed peacefully at home on December 16, 2010. He was born October 14, 1929 in Campbell, Ohio to Harold and Velma (Burkey) Henry. Bob grew up in Indiana and was part owner in the family business Henry Company Wholesale & Retail Vacuum Cleaner Sales and Service before relocating family to Punta Gorda. He...

Joann Lasota

Joann Lasota

Dec 13, 2010

JoAnn LaSota, 75, of Punta Gorda passed away December 13, 2010. She was born October 6, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Floyd and Mary (Kessler) Vernon. JoAnn was a secretary for Transamerica and retired in 1990. She was a member of San Antonio Catholic Church. JoAnn enjoyed playing slots and skip-bo with her life long friend, Marge. She will be...

Alfred Pinto

Alfred Pinto

Nov 29, 2010

Alfred Pinto, 86, of Land O Lakes, FL passed away November 29, 2010. He was born March 14, 1923. Alfred served in Army during WWII and was a retired painter. He was member of 1st Baptist Church in Port Charlotte and was an usher at church and drove the bus for many years. He will be greatly missed by his...

Lena A. Rizzo

Lena A. Rizzo

Nov 28, 2010

Lena A. (Palano) Rizzo, 88, of Lake Suzy passed away November 28, 2010. She was born November 14, 1922 to Dominic and Josephine (LaScola) Palano. Lena was the owner of Lee's Hair Salon in Easton, MA. She excelled in crochet, needlepoint and quilting, winning numerous awards. She will be remembered for her kind and loving ways to everyone she met....

Harry  W. Griswold

Harry W. Griswold

Nov 28, 2010

Harry w. “Butch” Griswold, 68, of Punta Gorda passed away November 28, 2010. He was born July 4, 1942 in Westfield, MA to Harry and Geneva Griswold. Butch enjoyed going to the beach, wood carvings, crafts, making latch hook rugs, fishing and shopping. He was member of the wheelchair bowling team. Butch will be greatly missed by his devoted wife...

Jessie Warden

Jessie Warden

Nov 25, 2010

Jessie Warden, 82, of Port Charlotte passed away November 25, 2010. She was born July 8, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to John and Eva (Gottermann) Bolin. Jessie moved to this area from Missouri in 1972 and was a retired medical secretary. A music lover, she enjoyed playing piano and sang with the Sweet Adeline's Choir. Jessie was of the...

Linda Joyce Williams

Linda Joyce Williams

Nov 25, 2010

Linda J. Williams, 63, of Punta Gorda passed away November 25, 2010. She was daughter of Jack and Doris (Clelland) Bush, born April, 16, 1947 in Indiana, PA. Linda moved to this area from California in 1990 and she was a registered nurse and an instructor at Charlotte Technical Center. Linda, or "Ms. Williams" as her students called her, will...

Charles  W. Mills

Charles W. Mills

Nov 21, 2010

Charles W. "Red" Mills Red Mills, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL went to be with the Lord and with his son, Carroll, on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. Red was born on March 15, 1929 in Cheraw, SC to Charlie & Margie Mills. He moved to Hardee County in 1941. He worked for Wauchula...