Obituaries

Oscar J. Dorr

Oscar J. Dorr

Nov 3, 2008

Oscar Dorr, 81, of Punta Gorda passed away November 3, 2008. He was the son of August J and Mary Edna (Shepherd) Dorr, born July 1, 1927 in Madison, GA. Oscar served first in the US Army Air Corps, then the Navy where he served as a flight simulator instructor. After his discharge, he worked for North American Aviation and...

Anthony R. Triulzi

Anthony R. Triulzi

Nov 2, 2008

Anthony R. Triulzi, 73, of Punta Gorda passed away November 2, 2008. He was the son of Eugene and Marion (Montalbano) Triulzi, born February 3, 1935 in New York, NY. He served in the US Army. Anthony received his Bachelor of Science Degree from New York University and his Masters Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Toronto....

Faye L. Cerecke

Faye L. Cerecke

Oct 31, 2008

"Be faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life. 2 Timothy 4:8" Faye L. Cerecke, 81, of Punta Gorda passed away October 31, 2008. She was born April 25, 1927 in Gulfport, MS to B.C. and Mae (Perry) Woodcock. Faye came to this area in 1992 from St. Joseph, MI, after wintering here since 1985. She...

George E. Zukowski

George E. Zukowski

Oct 30, 2008

George "The Painter" Zukowski, 68, of Punta Gorda passed away on October 30, 2008. He was born December 17, 1940 in New York, New York to Stanley and Jane Zukowski. George served in the US Navy. He was a retired painter and moved from New York in 1992 to Punta Gorda. George enjoyed saltwater tropical fish. He will be greatly...

Grace Margaret Kristich

Grace Margaret Kristich

Oct 29, 2008

Grace Kristich, 54, of Harbour Heights went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2008 at Moffit Cancer Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7, 1954 in Columbus, OH. Grace was an inspiration to her family and friends. She courageously battled cancer for 8 years and approached every new health challenge with determination and...

Marie J. Coutermarsh

Marie J. Coutermarsh

Oct 22, 2008

Marie Coutermarsh beloved wife of Maurice, 69 of Punta Gorda passed away October 22, 2008. She was born August 14, 1939 in Lowville, New York to Archie and Esther (Martin) Camidge. Marie moved from Carthage, NY to Punta Gorda in 1990. She was a life member of VFW Auxiliary in Carthage, NY and Post Charlotte Moose Lodge. Marie enjoyed doing...

Marion K. Clark

Marion K. Clark

Oct 21, 2008

Marion Kernahan Clark, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Marion was born December 19, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. She had been an active member of the Republican Town Committee and had served as a Selectman in Milford, CT. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Linda Zerillo of Brandon, FL; grandsons: Jason Zerillo of...

Eugene  Loral Dean Johnston

Eugene Loral Dean Johnston

Oct 16, 2008

Eugene Loral Dean Johnston, 86, of Port Charlotte passed away October 16, 2008 at his home surround by his family after a short illness. He was born February 22, 1922 in Plymouth, Ohio. Eugene served in the Army Air Corp during WWII and was stationed at Page Field in Fort Myers, FL, after his service he and his wife moved...

Charles Meynard

Charles Meynard

Oct 15, 2008

Charles "Chu Chu" Meynard, III, 50, of Port Charlotte passed away October 15, 2008. He was born August 20, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York to Betty (Smokes) and Charles Meynard, Jr. Charles moved from Pelham, New York to Port Charlotte in 1987. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Charlotte. Charles enjoyed fishing, football and listening to...

Gary R. Peck

Gary R. Peck

Oct 6, 2008

Gary R. Peck, 67, of Port Charlotte passed away October 6, 2008. He was born July 2, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to Carl and Beulah (James) Peck. Gary was the retail manager for Lazarus Department Store and moved from Columbus, Ohio to Port Charlotte in 2002. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge #2153 and attended Edgewater United...

Salvatore J. Maiorana

Salvatore J. Maiorana

Oct 5, 2008

Salvatore John "Sal" Maiorana, 79, of Punta Gorda died Sunday, October 5, 2008. He was the son of Joseph and Serafina (Famularo) Maiorana, born August 30, 1929 in Easton, PA. Sal graduated from Easton High School in 1947 and received his BS in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College in 1951. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict....

Kevin M. Maguire

Kevin M. Maguire

Oct 5, 2008

Kevin M. Maguire, Sr, was the son of John P. Maguire, Sr and Juanita (Johnson) Maguire, born June 24, 1958 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Kevin moved to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1974 from Bricktown, New Jersey and worked as a driver/mover for Curry Moving and Storage. He was a member of Community Life Center; he enjoyed playing softball and coaching...

Raymond L. Snider

Raymond L. Snider

Oct 4, 2008

Raymond L. Snider, 88, of Punta Gorda passed away October 4, 2008. He was the son of Albert and Metta Marie Snider, born September 21, 1920 in Fairmont, WV. After retiring as owner of Raymax Variety in Morgantown, WV, Raymond began wintering here in 1976 before staying permanently in 1979. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Raymond...

Herman F. Owens

Herman F. Owens

Oct 4, 2008

Herman F. Owens, 56, of Punta Gorda passed away October 4, 2008. He was the son of Douglas Owens, Sr and Marie (Hass) Owens, born December 28, 1951 in Key West, FL. Herman moved to Punta Gorda in 1963 from Melbourne, FL and was a batchman and driver for Redi-Mix. He will be remembered as a hard worker who enjoyed...

Donald J. Frank

Donald J. Frank

Oct 2, 2008

Donald J. Frank, 67, of Port Charlotte died October 2, 2008. He was born November 3, 1940 in Harrisburg, PA to Herbert and Helen (Hannan) Frank. Donald served in the Air Force as a surgical tech during the Vietnam War. Donald retired after 25 years of service with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, initially as a field accountant then as administrator...

Robert D. Kingsbury, Sr.

Robert D. Kingsbury, Sr.

Sep 30, 2008

Robert D. Kingsbury, Sr., 78, of Punta Gorda passed away September 30, 2008. He was born January 2, 1930 in Elmhurst, New York to Harold and Genevive (Mower) Kingsbury. Robert was a retired parts clerk at Laguardia International and Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. He moved from New York to Ft Lauderdale in 1965 and then to Punta Gorda in 1986....

Frank Walter Whitcomb

Frank Walter Whitcomb

Sep 26, 2008

Frank Walter Whitcomb, 48, of Punta Gorda passed away September 26, 2008. He was born October 8, 1959 in Ruskin, FL to Paul and Sandra (Morris) Whitcomb. Frank worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR with his favorite driver being Kasey Kahne. Frank loved his wife, family, dogs and enjoyed delegating orders. He will be greatly missed...

Richard E. Clark

Richard E. Clark

Sep 26, 2008

Richard "Dick" Elting Clark, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Friday, September 26, 2008. Born December 29, 1918 in Newburgh, NY. Dick served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII and was a member of Masonic Ansantawae Lodge #89 of Milford, CT. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marion Kernahan Clark; daughter, Linda Zerillo of...

John  E. Hickey

John E. Hickey

Sep 25, 2008

John Edward Hickey, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. He was born March 17, 1929 in Chicago, IL. He worked in computer programming also for Community School District #300 in Carpentersville, IL and was a Fire Commissioner in Dundee Township, IL before retiring. John was a member of Sacred...

Lattimer  C. Rucker, Jr.

Lattimer C. Rucker, Jr.

Sep 23, 2008

Lattimer Charles "Doc" Rucker, 78, of Port Charlotte formerly of Jefferson City, MO went from his home on earth to his eternal home to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. He was born March 5, 1930 to Dr. Lattimer C and Inez (Johnson) Rucker in Moberly, MO. Doc graduated from Moberly High School...

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