Obituaries

Arthur L Dagg

Arthur L Dagg

Nov 16, 2008

Arthur Lewis Dagg was the son of Lewis and Gladys (Horn) Dagg, born September 29, 1947 in Houston, Texas. He received his BA in Sociology and Psychology from Louisiana College and earned his Masters in Social Services and Rehabilitation from Sam Houston State University. While working as a youth counselor at the Salesmanship Club Boys Camp in Dallas, Texas, Art...

Francis G. Wegenka

Francis G. Wegenka

Nov 15, 2008

Frank G. Wegenka, 74, of Port Charlotte passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Fawcett Hospital. He was born November 9, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Walter and Blanche (Napieralski) Wegenka. He was a Army veteran of the Korean War. Frank was the founder and owner of J &F Electric Supply, Co in Mishawaka, IN. Frank will...

Charles S. Miller

Charles S. Miller

Nov 15, 2008

Charles S. Miller, 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away November 15, 2008. He was born January 29, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to the late Mary (Likens) and Charles Miller, Sr. Charles served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He retired from Akron Fire Department after 30 years and then continued working at Brink's until he moved to Florida...

Lois R. Knox

Lois R. Knox

Nov 13, 2008

Lois R. Knox, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL died November 13, 2008. She was born October 8, 1930 in Proctor, MN to the late Arthur and Ruth (Pederson) White. Lois was a Registered Nurse and came to Punta Gorda in 1994 from Annapolis, MD. She was a member of Twin Isles Country Club and Highlands Falls Country Club and was...

Thaddeus Francis Flis

Thaddeus Francis Flis

Nov 11, 2008

Thaddeus "Ted" Francis Flis, Sr., 78, of Northbrook, IL passed away peacefully on November 11, 2008 in Cape Haze, FL. Born November 11, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Ludwick and Mariana (Szostakowski) Flis. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. An avid golfer his entire life, Ted worked for Sears & Roebuck as an Executive Systems Programer...

Test This One

Test This One

Nov 10, 2008

Test This one, 15, of Port Nowhere, FL

John F. Wrage

John F. Wrage

Nov 9, 2008

John F. Wrage, 74, of Punta Gorda passed away November 9, 2008. He was born September 30, 1934 in Germany to Adolf and Marta (Ruehmann) Wrage. John was a retired painter/decorator and moved from Round Lake, IL to Punta Gorda in 1997. He was a member of the German American Club, Antioch, IL, former V.P. for the Painters Decorators Union...

Howard R. Zillmer

Howard R. Zillmer

Nov 7, 2008

Howard Zillmer, 86, of Port Charlotte passed away November 7, 2008. He was born January 3, 1922 in Pewaukee, Wisconsin to Harry and Clara (Schnieder) Zillmer. Howard served in the US Army during WWII in Europe. He was a retired Electrical Contractor and moved from Waukesha, WI to Port Charlotte in 1984. Howard was a former member of Isles Yacht...

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...