Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Andree Lee Gregoire

Andree Lee Gregoire

Sep 17, 2010

Andree Lee Gregoire, 66, of Port Charlotte passed away September 17, 2010. She was born March 21, 1944 in Springfield, MA. Andree graduated from Classical High School in Springfield. She worked for Mutual of Omaha as a sales agent for over 20 years. She was a Girl Scout leader; she enjoyed boating, and fishing in Cape Cod. Andree and her...

Gary W. Moore

Gary W. Moore

Sep 16, 2010

Gary W. Moore, 55, of Punta Gorda passed away September 16, 2010. He was the son of Norman and Carolyn (Reveal) Moore, born November 27, 1954 in Anderson, IN. Gary moved to this area from Jasper, IN in1983 and was the owner of ServiceAll Cleaning in Port Charlotte. He was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. Gary enjoyed playing...

Joseph Thomas Phelps

Joseph Thomas Phelps

Sep 15, 2010

Joseph Thomas Phelps, 79, of Port Charlotte formerly of Polk County died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 after a short illness. He was the son of Joseph and Annie Phelps, born May 24, 1931 in North Carolina. Joseph was a fireman and then eventually retired from truck driving. He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Terina (Jeff) Rexrode of Port...

Leslie  D. Bills

Leslie D. Bills

Sep 15, 2010

Leslie D. Bills, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL and formerly Michigan passed away September 15, 2010. He was the son of Leslie and Margurite (Mueller) Bills, born May 30, 1920 in Fairbury, ILL. Leslie served in the US Marines during WWII and was a member of American Legion. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 17 years, Doris;...

John A. Drexler

John A. Drexler

Sep 13, 2010

John A. Drexler, 88, of Port Charlotte passed away Monday, September 13, 2010. He was the son of John and Cecelia (Oehm) Drexler, born August 27, 1922 in Leasdale, PA. John graduated from Scott Twp High School in 1940 and served in the US Army during D-Day. John work at Bell of PA and retired after 43 years on December...

Joyce Lillibridge Parks

Joyce Lillibridge Parks

Sep 11, 2010

Joyce (Lillibridge) Parks, 80, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home in North Port Florida Saturday, September 11th, 2010. Joyce was born in rural Hartford City, IN and spent her early years in east central Indiana. She was active as a cheerleader in High School and also found that same interest when she attended Ball State University in Muncie Indiana where...

Norma  J. Dinnan

Norma J. Dinnan

Sep 11, 2010

Norma Jeanne Dinnan, 64, of Port Charlotte passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010. She was the daughter of Gordon and June Strang, born October 1, 1945 in Port Allegany, PA. Norma was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Charlotte. She worked for Walmart and was known as Mom or Grandma to many and was the lady who offered...

Richard Standafer

Richard Standafer

Sep 8, 2010

Richard Ellis "Dick" Standafer, 64, of Port Charlotte passed away September 8, 2010. He was the son of Conley and Gilberta (Rose) Standafer, born December 2, 1945 in New Albany, IN. Dick was the owner of R. E. Standafer Construction, a construction company that was handed down to him by his father. He moved to Port Charlotte in 1987 from...

Neal D. Morris

Neal D. Morris

Sep 5, 2010

Neal Morris, 46, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010. He was born April 4, 1964 in Springfield, OH to William Morris and Phyllis (Waldron)Ogello. Neal enjoyed bowling, baseball and shooting pool. Neal will be greatly missed by his son, David (Dana) Potter; mother, Phyllis Waldron Ogello; brother, Todd; sisters, Carmella Downing, Jackie (Darin) Neal and Vickie...

Donald C. Rines

Donald C. Rines

Sep 5, 2010

Donald C. Rines, 63, of Punta Gorda passed away September 5, 2010. He was the son of William H and Thelma (Weist) Rines, born May 26, 1947 in Binghamton, NY. He founded Mid-Atlantic Laboratory Furniture in Hanover, MD. Donald was on the Board of Directors for Bello Machre for many years; he was a member of Community United Methodist Church...

Robert L. Summerlin

Robert L. Summerlin

Sep 2, 2010

Robert L Summerlin, 73, of Port Charlotte passed away September 2, 2010. He was the son of Clarence and Mattie (Spann) Summerlin, born January 22, 1937 in Hazlehurst, GA. He served in the United States Air Force. Robert came to this are in 1994 from Tifton, GA and was Supervisor of Maintenance at Waterford Country Club in Venice. He was...

Dorothy Lorraine Pike

Dorothy Lorraine Pike

Aug 30, 2010

Dorothy Lorraine Pike was the daughter of George and Eleanor (Henry) Jarrell, born September 3, 1931 in Paulsboro, New Jersey. She worked for Acme Market as a deli manager until she retired after 30 years of service. After moving to Punta Gorda, Florida, she worked as a hostess at Twin Isles Country Club for almost 20 years. She enjoyed family,...