Obituaries
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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...
Pauline A. Macgaregill
Dec 3, 2009
Pauline A MacGaregill, was born June 2, 1925 in Lawrence, MA. Pauline was a medical secretary and worked for Dr. Crocker in Milton, MA for 20 years before retiring and moving to Florida. She lived first in Venice where she partnered with her son in the Dizzy Peacock Deli; she also was an employment specialist for an AARP elderly placement...
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...
Helen Marie Zalac
Nov 25, 2009
Helen Marie Zalac, 89, of Punta Gorda, passed away November 25, 2009. She was the daughter of Thomas Finn and Marie Little, born August 30, 1920 in Chicago, IL. Helen was a homemaker, mother, volunteer and foster parent. She was a member of St. Mary's Parish, Griffith, IN, where she served as Past Rosary Society President, Eucharistic Minister, Assistant Wedding...
Joseph C. Harris
Nov 24, 2009
Joseph C. Harris, 77, of Punta Gorda passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009. He was the son of Melvin C and Kathleen (Chambers) harris, born February 16, 1932 in east Point, GA. Joe worked for AT&T for 33 years before retiring and moving Punta Gorda in 1991 from New Jersey. He was an avid Duke Blue Devil Basketball fan and...
Bradley L. Duckworth
Nov 23, 2009
Bradley L. Duckworth was the son of Rev. Oral and Juanita (Hawkins) Duckworth, born October 27, 1933 in Lansing, Michigan. Brad served his country in the US Army; he received his BS in Music Education from Taylor University in 1959. Brad directed high school bands and choruses in Indiana, Oklahoma, and Illinois and Okeechobee, Florida before moving Port Charlotte, Florida...
George E. Zocco
Nov 21, 2009
George E. Zocco, 75, of Port Charlotte passed away November 21, 2009. He was the son of Vincenzo and Rose (Pucia) Zocco, born January 29, 1934 in Poughkeepsie, New York. George served in the US Army Military Band in Ulm, Germany and traveled extensively throughout Europe with the band . He was a retired Firefighter with the city of Poughkeepsie...
Joan Sikorski
Nov 16, 2009
Joan Sikorski, 91, of Port Charlotte passed away November 16, 2009. She was born June 30, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois. Joan retired from Inglot Electronics and moved from Chicago, IL in 1984 to Port Charlotte. She enjoyed bowling and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Joan will be greatly missed by her son, Richard (Judy) of Pt...
Lola M. Sconn
Nov 14, 2009
Lola M. Sconn was the daughter of Ruben Osco and Alice (Tooms) Bell, born February 28, 1927 in Camden, Tennessee. She enjoyed dancing, especially the Jitter Bug, and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her much joy. Lola lived in North Fort Myers, Florida and worked for many years in housekeeping for Cape Coral Hospital. She...
Charles Killingbeck
Nov 10, 2009
Charles "Chuck" Killingbeck, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in Punta Gorda, FL. Chuck was a veteran who served in the US Army during WWII; he served in the Merchant Marines prior to joining the Army. A long-time resident of Oscoda, MI, he was owner and president of Delta Contracting Co. Chuck and his wife, Marian, were among the...
Karen K. Meyer
Nov 6, 2009
Karen K. Meyer, 60, of North Port passed away November 6, 2009. She was the daughter of Leroy and June (Bayer) Bruns, born July 9, 1949 in Fort Wayne, IN. Karen was a 4th Grade school teacher for Manchester (IN) Community Schools before retiring. She came to North Port from North Manchester, IN in 2001 and worked for children's Medical...
Robert H. Fortin
Nov 3, 2009
Robert H. Fortin, 73, of Punta Gorda passed away November 3, 2009. He was born January 28, 1936 in Weymouth, MA and served in the US Navy. Robert was the owner of Glass Shop of Grand Haven, MI. He was a member of Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606, Lifetime member of Grand Haven Eagles Lodge. Robert enjoyed playing golf and...
Theresa N. Bowie
Oct 28, 2009
Theresa Bowie, 58, of Punta Gorda passed away October 28, 2009. She was the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Thompson, born August 16, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA.. She was a member of Classic Yacht Club of America and Burnt Store Isles Boat Club. Theresa was a homemaker and a fantastic cook for her family. She was proud to be a...
Donald F. Grogan
Oct 26, 2009
Donald F. Grogan, 89, of Port Charlotte passed away October 26, 2009. He was the son of Carl and Cecelia (Campbell) Grogan, born October 26, 1920 in Pontiac, Michigan. Donald served in the US Navy during WWII and worked for Chrysler Corp. in Highland Park, Michigan for 40 years with the title of Design Leader in the engine design department...
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