Obituaries

William Andrew O'Donnell Iv

William Andrew O'Donnell Iv

Oct 27, 2021

William Andrew O’Donnell IV of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Brighton, MI died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on October 27, 2021. He was 84 years old.  Bill served proudly in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper member 101st Screaming Eagles Airborne Division, A Detroit Diesel retiree and will be dearly missed by all that knew him. ...

Marion  Mckinney

Marion Mckinney

Oct 24, 2021

Marion (Kenney) McKinney, originally from Millis, MA, died peacefully on October 24, 2021, in Port Charlotte, FL.  She was the daughter of Frederick E. and M. Gertrude (McDonald) Kenney. Born July 2, 1935, Marion was raised in Millis where she graduated from high school. She was a graduate of Regis College, Weston, class of 1957, earning an AB in Chemistry....

Rex E. Hysell

Rex E. Hysell

Oct 23, 2021

Rex was born in Lakeview MI, on May 24th, 1959, and passed away in his home on October 23, 2021, he was 62.  He is survived by his spouse of 39 years, Catherine Giardelli Hysell. His son's Adam Joseph and Aaron Luke, two beautiful daughter in-laws, Katelynn and Emily, 2 precious grandchildren, Brendan and Remington. His mother Lois Wilkins, sister...

Norman P. Deserres

Norman P. Deserres

Oct 20, 2021

Norman P. DeSerres passed away quietly on Wednesday, October 20th, at home in Port Charlotte, FL. Norman was born in 1932 to Albert and Imelda DeSerres in Amesbury, MA. With his loving wife of 65 years, Josephine G. (Mayo) DeSerres, he lived in Plaistow and Danville, NH, before retiring to Port Charlotte in 1998. Norman was a retired Mechanical Engineer...

Michael A. Ambrosino

Michael A. Ambrosino

Oct 20, 2021

Michael A. Ambrosino, 66, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 20, 2021. He was born on July 19, 1955, to Anthony and Carmella Ambrosino in Queens, NY.  Michael was a Computer Engineer and member of the Local 3 IBEW in New York.  He moved to Punta Gorda in December of 2018. Michael loved to golf and enjoyed spending...

Mark L. Beachley

Mark L. Beachley

Oct 18, 2021

Mark L. Beachley, 59, of North Port, FL passed away on October 18, 2021. He was born on January 9, 1962, to Conard and Daisy Beachley in Hagerstown, MD.  Mark was a painter for Larry Bates Painting in Charlotte County for 30 years.  He loved his Tampa Bay Rays, Bucs, Lightning, and everything Nascar.  Mark especially enjoyed spending time with...

Robert J. Fraser

Robert J. Fraser

Oct 17, 2021

Robert James Fraser, 87, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 17, 2021. He was born on March 27, 1934, to Robert and Donna Fraser in Traverse City, MI. Robert retired from Cone Drive Gear after 47 years of serving the company.  He was a member of the Eagles Club and was recognized as the only honorary member of...

Mary Jane Aynes

Mary Jane Aynes

Oct 15, 2021

Mary Jane Aynes, 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2021. She was born in Columbus, Indiana on June 29, 1935, daughter of the late Lowell V. Ogle and late Mary E. Wendel Ogle. Mary Jane graduated from Columbus High School in Columbus, Indiana in 1953. After that, she attended the University...

John Joseph Walters Jr.

John Joseph Walters Jr.

Oct 14, 2021

John Walters Jr., 84, died on Thursday, October 14, 2021.  He was a long-time resident of Port Washington, NY, and Punta Gorda, FL.  John was a devoted family man who is survived by his spouse of 59 years, Jacqueline Walters, his five children, eight grandchildren, and Golden Labrador.  He is also survived by his four siblings, numerous nieces, and nephews. ...

Cora Roberts

Cora Roberts

Oct 14, 2021

Cora Alice Walker Roberts, 93 of Crystal River, Florida went home to her Lord & Savior on October 14, 2021. Cora Alice Walker Roberts was born on August 9, 1928, in Robbins, Tennessee. She is survived by her 7 children Catherine Carol Pringle (Jerry Rideout ) of Crystal River, FL, Alleen (Dwight)  Fowler of Cutshin, KY, William Edward Ollis of...

Joseph E. Coco Jr.

Joseph E. Coco Jr.

Oct 14, 2021

Joseph E. Coco, 91, of Deep Creek, FL passed away October 14, 2021. The son of Joseph Sr and Eva Coco born July 10, 1930, in Nova Scotia, Canada, was raised in Framingham, MASS.  Joe graduated from Framingham HS before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1950 at the start of the Korean War.  He completed his MP...

Donald J. Diewald

Donald J. Diewald

Oct 9, 2021

Donald J. Diewald, age 79, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away October 9, 2021. Born September 26, 1942 in Columbus, OH to the late Fred F. and Wilma C. (Glanzman) Diewald.  Donald was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred Diewald Jr., and his daughter, Kendra Diewald.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara A. (Hunt)...

Holly K. Miller

Holly K. Miller

Oct 8, 2021

Holly Kristin Miller 51 of Port Charlotte Florida formerly Accord, NY Passed away on October 8, 2021. She was born on May 30, 1970, in Walton, NY to her parents Larry A. Miller Sr and Virginia Betty Miller. Holly loved bingo, baseball, Angry birds, and her pugs Yoda, Leia, and Dulce. She was loved by many people and always brought...

Roberta J. Pollock

Roberta J. Pollock

Oct 4, 2021

Roberta (Bobbi) Jean Pollock née Richmond passed peacefully at Tidewell Hospice Port Charlotte on October 4, 2021. She was 85 years old. Bobbi was born in Philadelphia to the late Elizabeth and Robert Richmond. She moved from Philadelphia to Port Charlotte in 1998.  Bobbi was a proud graduate of Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing. Her nursing career spanned 41...

Hugh J. Toner

Hugh J. Toner

Oct 2, 2021

Hugh (Whitey) Joseph Toner, October 2, 2021 Age 87, formerly of Punta Gorda, Florida, and originally from Brooklyn, NY, passed away with family at his side, October 2, 2021. He was a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1974. Hugh was a member of the Masonic Lodge in New Jersey. He worked many years for the St. Petersburg...

Mary Walsh

Mary Walsh

Sep 30, 2021

Although a resident of Punta Gorda for the last three years, for most of her life Mary Walsh, age 97 years, lived in Hazlet, N.J.  She died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Harbor House Health Center, Punta Gorda, FL. Born in Springfield, MA, on February 24, 1924, Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Creehan and...

Timothy R. Hale, Jr.

Timothy R. Hale, Jr.

Sep 22, 2021

Timothy Roger Hale Jr., 40, of Punta Gorda, FL left this earth on September 22, 2021. He was born on October 17, 1980, the only child of father Timothy Roger Hall Sr. and mother Karen Marie Hale in Dunoon, Scotland.  His mother Karen Hale preceded him in death.  Timothy will be deeply missed by his daughter Jaime Hale of Gainesville,...

Cheryl H. Riggs

Cheryl H. Riggs

Sep 22, 2021

Cheryl H. Riggs, 68, of Arcadia, FL passed away on September 22, 2021. She was born on December 7, 1952, to Ivan and Elaine Hankinson in Dayton, OH.  Cheryl was a long-time resident of Arcadia and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.  She loved attending church, helping others, and was a social butterfly cherished by all.  Cheryl...

Nancy Curtis

Nancy Curtis

Sep 21, 2021

Nancy Curtis, 64, of Lehigh Acres, FL passed away on September 21, 2021. She was born February 2, 1957, to Thaddeus and Helene Swiontek in Hammond, IN. Nancy will be deeply missed by her daughters Amanda (George) Morris of Lehigh Acres, FL, and Michelle (James) Janet of Eagle River, WI; sister Julie Meister of Hatley, WI; brother Tony (Barb) of...

Kirk Beres

Kirk Beres

Sep 21, 2021

Kirk Beres of North Port, FL passed away on Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021, at Tidewell Hospice House in Charlotte County.  He was 58 years young.  Kirk was born & raised in Allegheny County, PA.  He graduated from Ringgold High School and went on to earn a Finance Degree at Robert-Morris College.  Always industrious, he maintained several jobs and continued...

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