Obituaries

Harry Michael Matthews

Harry Michael Matthews

Jan 9, 2010

Harry M. Matthews, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away January 9, 2010. He was the son of Harry A and Edna (Webster) Matthews, born May 27, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. Harry served on the USS Runner for the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a partner of Lineau Associates, manufacturer representative for consumer electronics, before retiring. He was...

Johnny W. Slatton, Jr.

Johnny W. Slatton, Jr.

Jan 8, 2010

Johnny W. Slatton, Jr., 48, of Punta Gorda passed away January 8, 2010. He was the son of Johnny W. Slatton, Sr. and Beatrice (Meek) Slatton, born December 22, 1961 in Fitchburg, MA. He worked as a concrete finisher. Johnny will be greatly missed by his wife, Teresa; daughter, Angela Galeone; mother, Beatrice (Jack) Nigro; sisters, Brenda, Bonnie, Sandra, and...

Gracie L. Brinson

Gracie L. Brinson

Jan 6, 2010

Gracie Lee Brinson was the daughter of Joe and Henrietta (Robinson) Brinson, born June 24, 1943 in Madison, Florida. She was a kind, obedient and respectful child who possessed both outer and inner beauty. She was popular in school and excelled in her classes. Gracie came to Punta Gorda, Florida from Washington, DC in 1977 and worked for Marty's Village...

Annabelle G. Minchak

Annabelle G. Minchak

Jan 5, 2010

Annabelle G. Minchak, 73, of Punta Gorda formerly of Webster, New York passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010. She was the daughter of John and Annabelle (Carmen) Garty, born January 20, 1936 in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Annabelle graduated from Katherine Gibbs secretarial school in New York City and worked for Alcoa Steamship Co, New York City and for the Xerox...

Dr. Virgil H. Eaton

Dr. Virgil H. Eaton

Jan 4, 2010

Dr. Virgil H. Eaton, 82, of Port Charlotte passed away January 4, 2010. He was the son of Ernest and Lillie (Abell) Eaton, born January 30, 1927 in Sulphur, IN. Virgil served in the US Army and was a member of American Legion Post 110 in Port Charlotte. He was a dentist in Brownsburg, IN for 40 years before retiring;...

Salvatore  C. Romeo

Salvatore C. Romeo

Dec 27, 2009

Salvatore "Sam" C. Romeo, Sr., 88, of Punta Gorda formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. He was the son of Domenico and Grazia (Misuraca) Romeo, born December 14, 1921 in Springfield, MA. Sam was a long time employee of Buxton Leather Goods, and later of Donora Construction, Pittsburgh. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

Samuel Lunenfeld

Samuel Lunenfeld

Dec 27, 2009

Samuel Lunenfeld, 79, of Port Charlotte formerly of Catskills, New York passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. He was the son of Joseph and Helen Lunenfeld, born December 9, 1930 in New York City, New York. Sam served in the US Navy and worked as a Bellman at The Radisson Lexington Hotel in New York. He was a member of...

Paul F. Gueness

Paul F. Gueness

Dec 26, 2009

Paul " Noodles" Gueness, 80, of Englewood passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009. He was the son of Louis and Josephine (Montone) Gueness, born February 2, 1929, in Camden, New Jersey. Paul served in the US Marines during WWII and the Korean War. He was a machinist with United Technologies before retiring. Paul enjoyed going fishing and the company of...

John P. Bittner

John P. Bittner

Dec 14, 2009

John P. Bittner, 86, of Port Charlotte passed away December 14, 2009. He was the son of Paul and Marie (McMillen) Bittner, born April 26, 1923 in Chicago, IL. John served in the US Navy as a pilot during WWII. He came to this area in 1993 from Chicago and worked as a publisher for a trade magazine for the...

Bonnie Angelo

Bonnie Angelo

Dec 14, 2009

Bonnie Angelo, 71 , of Deep Creek passed away December 14, 2009. She was the daughter of George and Mable (Slater) Berry, born March 22, 1938 in Marabe, KY. Bonnie came to this area in 1986 form Franklin, OH and was a clerk at The Corner Store in Deep Creek. She enjoyed crocheting, playing golf, bowling and playing cards; her...

Alan Lawrence Locke

Alan Lawrence Locke

Dec 13, 2009

Alan L. Locke, 73, of Punta Gorda, and formerly of Boston, MA and Washington DC, died at his home on Sunday, December 13, 2009 after a battle with cancer. Alan was the son of Arthur"Leo" and Lillian (Mahler) Locke, born August 12, 1936 in Boston, MA. He was a graduate of Boston University (1960) with a degree in Public Relations...

Edward H. Mize

Edward H. Mize

Dec 9, 2009

Edward H. Mize, 81, of Cape Coral, FL passed away December 9, 2009. He was the son of Arthur and Johanna (Meyer) Mize, born October 7, 1928 in Shawnee, OK. Edward served as a Paratrooper in the US Army during WWII. He was a Rotary Member in Shawnee and retired from American National Bank. Edward moved to Cape Coral in...

Florence Marie Bober

Florence Marie Bober

Dec 9, 2009

Florence Marie Bober, 78, of Port Charlotte passed away December 9, 2009. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Helen (Walicky) Kasprak, born April 2, 1931 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Florence came to this area in 1995 from Linden, NJ and worked as a purchasing agent before retiring. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, an...

Harriet M. Illie

Harriet M. Illie

Dec 9, 2009

Harriet M. Illie was the daughter of Harry and Helene (Petri) Litke, born May 19, 1924 in South Buffalo, New York. Harriet was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and supporting them in their activities. They were a source of pride for her. She was a longtime supporter of the Clarence High School band in Buffalo, and...

Allen Charles Davidson

Allen Charles Davidson

Dec 8, 2009

Many hearts are saddened today as we mourn the loss of Allen "Al" Charles Davidson, 61, Port Charlotte resident since 2002 who passed away 12/08/09 at home. Mr. Davidson owned and operated Davidson's Lawn Care until earlier this year when it was discovered he had Pancreatic Cancer Stage 4. Allen a Vietnam Veteran served in the US Navy on the...

Clinton W. Berry

Clinton W. Berry

Dec 7, 2009

Clinton Wylie Berry, 81, of Punta Gorda passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. He was the son of Albert and Avis (Ptomey) Berry, born on May 10, 1928 in Seminole, Texas. A memorial service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, December 11, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church, 2230 Harriet Street, Port Charlotte. To express condolences to the family, please...

Mary M Kalotta

Mary M Kalotta

Dec 7, 2009

Mary Kalotta, 89, of Port Charlotte passed away December 7, 2009. She was the daughter of William and Mary (Kerr) Cant, born June 6, 1920 in Edinburgh, Scotland. During her life Mary lived in Scotland, London, South Australia, San Diego and, for the past 17 years, in Florida. She enjoyed life and people, loved cruising, and shared her ability to...

Alvin  Earl Anderson

Alvin Earl Anderson

Dec 7, 2009

Alvin Earl Anderson, 82, of Punta Gorda passed away December 7, 2009. He was the son of Andy and Queenie (Powell) Anderson, born March 31, 1927 in Washington, DC. Alvin worked for Washington Gas & Light Company and was a manager when he retired. He moved to Punta Gorda in 1990 from Ellicott City, MD. Alvin owned several types of...

Deane Rains

Deane Rains

Dec 7, 2009

Priscilla "Deane" Rains, 77, of Port Charlotte passed away December 7, 2009. She was the daughter of Albert and Margaret Spears, born January 27, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio. Deane came to this area in 1973 from Dayton and worked for Wachovia Bank and Century 21 Aaward Associates before retiring. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, gardening and the company of...

Pamela Sue Majors

Pamela Sue Majors

Dec 3, 2009

Pamela Sue Majors, 41 of Punta Gorda passed away December 3, 2009. She was the daughter of Ronald and Patricia (Parson) Gingerich, born March 17, 1968 in Canton, Ohio. Pamela was the former manager at Wendy's in Port Charlotte and moved here from Canton, Ohio in 1979. Her greatest joy was spending time with her kids. Pamela will be greatly...

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