Obituaries

Betty R. Apple

Betty R. Apple

Nov 11, 2007

Betty R. Apple, 84, of Punta Gorda passed away November 11, 2007. She was born October 13, 1923 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Betty moved from Dayton, Ohio in 1977 to Punta Gorda. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed bowling. Betty will be greatly missed by her husband of 62 years, John Apple, Sr; sons, Jim...

Jeffrey L. Bishop

Jeffrey L. Bishop

Nov 10, 2007

Jeffrey L. Bishop, 43, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away November 10, 2007. He was born July 15, 1964 in Greensburg, IN to James and Barbara (Davis) Bishop. Jeffrey served in the US Air Force for 4 years in Okinawa Japan. He worked for Irish’s Country Store for 12 years. He moved to Port Charlotte in 1974 from Indiana. Jeffrey...

Edward Hozubin

Edward Hozubin

Nov 9, 2007

Edward Hozubin, 88, of Port Charlotte passed away November 9, 2007. He was born January 16, 1919 in Waterbury, CT to Louis and Josephine (Armonat) Hozubin. Edward serviced in WWII in the 87th Infantry Division in Germany. Edward worked as a carpenter and builder in Cheshire, CT until he retired and moved to Port Charlotte in 1984. He enjoyed going...

Anne M. Dennis

Anne M. Dennis

Nov 9, 2007

Anne M. Dennis, 81, of Port Charlotte passed away November 9, 2007. She was born February 20, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York to Jacob and Mary (Kovack) Holicki. Anne was retired executive secretary from Pennwalt Chemicals and moved from Wyandotte, Michigan to Port Charlotte in 1990. She was an avid bowler and of the Catholic faith. Anne will be greatly...

Louise Spadaro

Louise Spadaro

Nov 8, 2007

God looked around His garden. And found an empty space. He then looked down upon the Earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you. And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the roads were getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed...

Richard Vosseler Morgan

Richard Vosseler Morgan

Nov 8, 2007

Richard Vosseler Morgan, 70, of Punta Gorda passed away November 8, 2007. He was born November 21, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas and Ruth (Vosseler) Morgan. Richard served in the US Army Reserves, Fire Brigade. He retired from Computer Sales and moved from West Bloomfield, MI in 2001 to Punta Gorda. Richard was a member of the Punta Gorda...

Josephine Thibault

Josephine Thibault

Nov 8, 2007

“A special thank you to all the staff at H.Q.M. of Port Charlotte, especially the Nurses and CNA’s on B-Wing for the wonderful care given to our mother” Josephine Thibault, 98, of Port Charlotte passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007. She was born March 20, 1909 in Cambridge, MA to Fred and Delvina (Martineau) Benoit. Josephine moved from Arlington, MA...

Lloyd D. Lee

Lloyd D. Lee

Nov 8, 2007

“We knew little that morning the God was going to call your name.In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same;It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone;for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we...

Charles W. Fretz

Charles W. Fretz

Nov 7, 2007

Charles “Charlie” Wilson Fretz, 71, of Punta Gorda passed away November 7, 2007. He was born March 6, 1936 in Hatfield, PA to Wilson and Edith (Borneman) Fretz. Charlie graduated with a bachelor of science from Penn State and a master’s from University of Conn. Charlie retired after 15 years of service with Saudi Aramco as an assistant superintendent. He...

Mary R. Parker

Mary R. Parker

Nov 5, 2007

Mary R. “Rosie” Parker, 74, of Venice passed away November 5, 2007. She was the daughter of Raymond and Virginia Gamble, born March 22, 1933 in Piqua, Ohio. Rosie was a homemaker who took great joy in caring for her family; she was of the Lutheran faith. She came to Venice from Springfield, Ohio 13 years ago. Rosie will be...

Jack S. Reynnells

Jack S. Reynnells

Nov 2, 2007

Jack Reynnells, 87, of Port Charlotte passed away November 2, 2007. He was born May 22, 1920 in Dowagiac, MI to William and Metta Phillips. Jack retired from the Ford Motor Company and moved from Muscle Shoals, AL in 1983. He was a 32 degree Mason, Loyal Order of the Moose, Elks and past Commander of VFW and lifetime member...

Margaret Sue Bivens

Margaret Sue Bivens

Oct 30, 2007

Margaret “Sue” Bivens, 74, of Punta Gorda passed away October 30, 2007. She was born October 16, 1934 in Beckley, West Virginia to Franklin and Norma (Daniels) Humphrey. Sue graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Concord College in Athens, WV and a Master’s from University of Miami, FL. She worked as a Registered Physical Therapist for 51 years with the...

Carol J. Bistarkey

Carol J. Bistarkey

Oct 27, 2007

Carol J. Bistarkey, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away October 27, 2007. She was born March 11, 1928 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Fred and Hazel (Miller) Trott. Carol moved from Columbus, Ohio to Punta Gorda in 2003. She enjoyed playing solitaire and a wonderful cat lover. Carol was of the Methodist faith. She will be greatly missed by her husband...

Jimmie D. Christenson

Jimmie D. Christenson

Oct 25, 2007

Jimmie D. Christenson, 70, of Punta Gorda passed away October 25, 2007. He was born April 8, 1937 in Grantsburg, WI to Edwin and Frances (Westring) Christenson. Jimmie served in the US Marines and retired from the US Postal Service. He was a motel owner in Monona, Iowa. Jimmie enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf. He was of the Lutheran faith....

Judith C. Flory

Judith C. Flory

Oct 25, 2007

Judith C. ”Judy” Flory, 63, of North Port passed away October 25, 2007. She was born December 20, 1943 in Dayton, KY to Elwood S and Hazel (Hunter) Crews. Judy received degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University and worked as a Registered Nurse. She certified in critical care nursing and her last twelve years were in...

Paul Mclean

Paul Mclean

Oct 21, 2007

Paul McLean, 71, of Punta Gorda passed away October 21, 2007. He was born October 9, 1936 in Milton, Florida to Sam and Dewey (Taylor) McLean. Paul served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was instrumental in the pilot program in printing the first USA Today with the Fort Myers News Press and worked over 30 years...

William Clement Wolf

William Clement Wolf

Oct 18, 2007

William Clement Wolf, 89, of Port Charlotte passed away October 18, 2007. He was born February 17, 1918 in New York City, New York to Clement and Margaret (Schrader) Wolf. William was a former owner of Trenta Electronics, Inc in New Jersey and Century Water Systems in Port Charlotte, FL. He was a life member of B.P.O.E. Elks in Punta...

Wanda Lynette Barnes

Wanda Lynette Barnes

Oct 14, 2007

Wanda “Lynn” Barnes, 80, of North Port, FL formerly of Huntington, IN passed away October 14, 2007. She was born January 4, 1927 in Grant County, IN to Frank and Edna (Reed) Farley. Lynn was a 3rd Grade Teacher for Lancaster Elementary School for 22 years. She was a member of the Indiana Teachers Association, Huntington Bridge Club and Jockey...

Marion K. Case

Marion K. Case

Oct 12, 2007

Marion K. Case, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away October 12, 2007. She was born October 27, 1927 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Thomas and Nancy (Scavuzzo) Tornabene. Marion at the age of 16 soloed an airplane for Civil Air Patrol and enjoyed doing athletics. She moved from New Jersey in 1987 to Punta Gorda after retiring. Marion was a...

Joyce A. Farnham

Joyce A. Farnham

Oct 9, 2007

Joyce A. Farham, 76, of Waldron, Michigan passed away October 9, 2007. She was born March 24, 1931 in Alvordton, Ohio to the late Samuel L. and Lenore (Hammond) Dunlap. Joyce married Robert Farnham on August 26, 1949. She was a factory worker, tavern owner, cook, cake decorator, caterer and homemaker throughout her life. Joyce graduated from Alverdton High School...

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