Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Don Charles King

Don Charles King

Oct 4, 2007

'To All Our Friends and Families A special Thank you from Don and myself. For all the Love and Laughter you all have brought to our lives over the years. Thank you ' Don Charles King, 52, of Port Charlotte passed away October 4, 2007. He was born July 30, 1955 in Painesville, Ohio to Donald R. and Bernice (McClain)...

Hartford E. Short

Hartford E. Short

Sep 29, 2007

Hartford E. Short, 82, of Punta Gorda passed away September 29, 2007. He was born May 28, 1925 in Los Angeles, CA to George and Elizabath (Shurrinton) Short. Hartford served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a self employed Entrepreneur who once worked on Errol Flynn’s sailboat and moved from San Diego, CA in 1993 to Punta Gorda....

Francis F. Baker

Francis F. Baker

Sep 28, 2007

Francis F. Baker, 93, of Port Charlotte passed away September 28, 2007. He was born March 25, 1914 in Buffalo, New York to Francis and Geraldine (Howard) Baker. Francis graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1937. In 1936 he won the Bronze medal as a member of the US Olympic Hockey Team. In 1941 he graduated University...

Luis H. Rivera-Colon

Luis H. Rivera-Colon

Sep 23, 2007

Luis H. Rivera-Colon, 69, of Port Charlotte passed away September 23, 2007. He was born May 5, 1938 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Carmelo and Buenaventura (Colon) Rivera. Luis served in the Army from 1955 to 1956 and was the former Director of Civil Defense for Utuado, P.R. He was a member of New Life Int. Christian Center in Port...

Roy E. Jackson

Roy E. Jackson

Sep 18, 2007

Roy E. Jackson, 75, of Venice passed away September 18, 2007. He was born March 26, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Walter and Mary (Dixon) Jackson. Roy served in the US Army, retiring in 1998. He came to Venice from Jackson, GA. Roy will be greatly missed by his wife, Rosa Q. Jackson; sons, David V. Jackson...

Victoria L. Pazdziorko

Victoria L. Pazdziorko

Sep 17, 2007

Victoria L. Pazdziorko, 78, of Punta Gorda passed away September 17, 2007. She was born September 15, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Carl and Frances Polak. Victoria was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She will be greatly missed by her husband Ted; daughter Carol (Elie) Morris of Las Vegas, NV; son Robert (AnnMarie) Young of Crystal Lake,...

Roland Leroy Howe

Roland Leroy Howe

Sep 10, 2007

Rolli and his family would like to extend his and their gratitude to those who served and are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and his friends at the D.A.V. Roland “ Rolli” Leroy Howe, 75, of Punta Gorda passed away Monday, September 10, 2007 at his residence in the company of his loving family. He was born...

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