Obituaries

Jean Muncy

Jean Muncy

May 7, 2009

Jean Anderson Muncy, 79, of Port Charlotte passed away May 7, 2009. She was the daughter of Robert and Lula (Higginbotham) Jeffers, born February 15, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jean worked for Seal-Test and French-Bauer Dairy Companies for over 20 years and moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to Port Charlotte in 1973. She then worked as a bookkeeper for the Charlotte...

Judy A. Beste

Judy A. Beste

May 6, 2009

Judy Beste, 65, of Punta Gorda passed away May 6, 2009. She was the daughter of Irvin and Dorothy May (Osborne) Miller, born November 30, 1943 in Evanston, IL. Judy worked as a medical transcriptionist and moved from Manhattan, New York to Punta Gorda in 1998. She enjoyed doing interior designing, sewing and art. Judy will be greatly missed by...

Kathryn Elizabeth Wigglesworth

Kathryn Elizabeth Wigglesworth

May 6, 2009

Kathryn E. Wigglesworth, 91, of Punta Gorda, and formerly of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2009. She was born May 24, 1917 in Davenport, Iowa to Harry and Sadie (Silk) Terry. A kind and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Kathryn spent her life caring for others. There was forever room at her table...

Nadine Ann Hollywood

Nadine Ann Hollywood

May 1, 2009

Nadine Ann Hollywood, 76, of North Port and formerly of New Brighton and Holiday, FL passed away May 1, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of Edward and Harriet (Seddon) Robison, born June 1, 1932 in Staten Island, New York. Nadine was raised in West Brighton, NY and graduated from St. John Villa Academy in Arrochar. She will...

Ronald Lee Leonard

Ronald Lee Leonard

May 1, 2009

Ronald "Ron" Leonard, 71, of Punta Gorda passed away May 1, 2009. He was born November 10, 1937 in Belle Glade, Florida to Bob and Nina (McClenny) Leonard. Ron held two degree's a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Business Adminstration at the University of Dayton. He was a retired mechanical engineer for GM for 40 years and...

Vicki L. Gange

Vicki L. Gange

Apr 28, 2009

Vicki L. Gange, 65, of North Port went to her final resting place April 28, 2009. She was the daughter of Harold and Helen (Banks) Williams, born July 27, 1943 in Guthrie, OK. Vicki will be remembered as a loving and wonderful person, mother, sister, aunt and friend. LYLM She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Elana Lamparello and...

Thomas V. Meagher

Thomas V. Meagher

Apr 27, 2009

Thomas "Tom" V. Meagher, 73, of Punta Gorda and E. Wakefield NH, passed away April 27, 2009. He was born September 28, 1935, in Everett MA, to Daniel O'Connell and Mary Ann (Sutherland) Meagher. He grew up in Saugus MA, graduated from Saugus High in 1953, and studied at Northeastern University. He attended First Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda. Following...

Eberhard A. Timme

Eberhard A. Timme

Apr 24, 2009

Eberhard Adalbert Timme, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL and Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Sigmar and Charlotte (Grasnick) Timme, born November 14, 1926 in Zolow, Germany, which became a Polish territory after WWII. Eberhard served in the German Army Tank Division during WWII and was captured by...

John W. White

John W. White

Apr 22, 2009

John W. "Big John" White, 74, passed away at home in Seaford, DE on April 22, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family. He was the son of Ralph S and Pearl (Clark) White, born September 27, 1934 in Louisville, KY. John worked for Flour Daniels Construction Co. John spent 6 months in North Port and 6...

Herbert A. Damron, Jr.

Herbert A. Damron, Jr.

Apr 20, 2009

Herbert A. Damron, Jr., 80, of Punta Gorda passed away April 20, 2009. He was the son of Herbert A. Damron, Sr. and Theresa Damron, born April 26, 1928 in Elsberry, MO. Herbert was the owner/operator of Herb's Used Auto Parts Inc. for 40 years. He was a member of Petenwell Castle Rock Property Owners Association, and was an avid...

Chester  A. Davis, Jr.

Chester A. Davis, Jr.

Apr 12, 2009

Chester A. “Chet” Davis, Jr., 87, of Arcadia, formerly of Elkhart, IN, passed away April 12, 2009. He was the son of Chester Davis, Sr and Ethel (Longenecker) Davis, born December 13, 1921 in Ligonier, IN. Chet was a US Marine serving in the South Pacific during WWII. He worked as an appliance serviceman for Blanton’s Furniture before retiring. Chet...

Doris Anna Pollitt

Doris Anna Pollitt

Apr 12, 2009

Doris Anna (Sisk) Pollitt, 88, passed away April 12, 2009 in Punta Gorda, Florida. Mrs. Pollitt was the daughter of the late Roy Carlton Sisk and the late Anna Elizabeth corbett of Wilmington, Delaware. Mrs. Pollitt was born on February 21, 1921 in Wilmington; she graduated from Wilmington High School in 1939. She retired from Hercules, Inc as a secretary...

Jerry J. Grecco

Jerry J. Grecco

Apr 9, 2009

Gerald J. "Jerry" Grecco, 75 of Punta Gorda died Thurs, April 9, 2009. He was born on March 18, 1934 in Jersey City, NJ, to Gerald and Edith Grecco. Jerry moved to Punta Gorda in 1997 from Long Beach, L.I., N.Y., where he was a business Owner. He was an avid boater. Jerry will be greatly missed by his daughter,...

Shirley Taylor Kelly

Shirley Taylor Kelly

Apr 4, 2009

Shirley Taylor Kelly, 73, of Port Charlotte passed away April 4, 2009. She was the daughter of Tom and Julia (Zuba) Taylor, born March 15, 1936 in Pawtucket, RI. Shirley came to Port Charlotte from Miami in 2003 and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandson. She worked for Charlotte County Schools Dept of Transportation before retiring. Shirley will...

Jeanne Ethelan Fruchey Porter

Jeanne Ethelan Fruchey Porter

Apr 4, 2009

Jeanne Ethelan Fruchey Porter, 67, of North Port passed away April 4, 2009. She was the daughter of George and Mary (Straley) Fruchey, born May 12, 1941 in Denver, CO. Jeanne was a Eastern Airlines Stewardess, and worked for a local travel agent for a short time. Her most rewarding career was as a homemaker and she loved spending time...

Christine A. Letendre

Christine A. Letendre

Apr 3, 2009

Christine "Chris" Letendre, 59, of Punta Gorda passed away April 3, 2009. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Euphemia (Gascoyne) Davis, born April 12, 1949 in Plymouth, MA. She moved from MA to her permanent home here in Punta Gorda in 2005. Chris was proud of her grandsons and enjoyed many activities including, bingo, boating, dancing and music. She...

Della Esther Gloer

Della Esther Gloer

Apr 3, 2009

D. Esther Gloer, 88, of Port Charlotte passed away April 3, 2009. She was the daughter of Daniel and Lillie Jane (Lyster) Warren, born August 19, 1920 in Birmingham, AL. She moved from Birmingham, AL to Port Charlotte in 1975 and was a member of Liberty Community Church. Esther was a former President of the Baptist Women and Sunday School...

Paul Stillo

Paul Stillo

Apr 2, 2009

Paul Stillo, 75, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born on April 15, 1933 in Floridia, Sicily. Paul loved his work as a Mason, leaving his artistic touch throughout Italy, Argentina, and the United States. Most importantly, Paul was devoted to the happiness and love he shared...

John C. Williams, Sr.

John C. Williams, Sr.

Apr 2, 2009

John C. Williams, 66, of Port Charlotte passed away April 2, 2009. He was the son of Richard and Willette (Landcaster) Williams, born October 15, 1942 in Punta Gorda. John began working as a commercial shrimper and then worked as a concrete finisher for many years before retiring. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He loved fishing and...

Gail Ranney Lehmann

Gail Ranney Lehmann

Apr 2, 2009

Gail R. Lehmann, 74, of Punta Gorda formerly of Geneva, Ohio passed away April 2, 2009. She was the daughter of Archibald and Hazel (Small) Ranney, born December 23, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Shaw High School, Cleveland, Ohio and worked on Reunion Committee in Florida . She received her Bachelor's from Dennison University and taught Physical Ed,...