Obituaries

Howard A. Lawler

Howard A. Lawler

Mar 24, 2007

Howard A. Lawler, 97, of Port Charlotte formerly of Newburyport, MA passed away March 24, 2007. He was born July 25, 1909 in Salisbury, MA to Otis and Eva (Houghton) Lawler. He was a retired from Ports Smith Navy Yard and Service Dry Cleaners. Howard wintered in local area for 15 years before living here full time 3 years ago...

Carl J. Hoffman

Carl J. Hoffman

Mar 24, 2007

Carl J. Hoffman, Arcadia, FL died unexpectedly Sat. March 24, 2007 at his home. He was born July 1, 1939, in Erie, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Anna Loftus Hoffman. He was graduated from Academy High School in Erie and served for two years in the Unites States Army. He worked for Cook’s Markets, Loblaws, and Quality...

Victor R. Dion

Victor R. Dion

Mar 23, 2007

Victor R. Dion, 65, of Punta Gorda passed away March 23, 2007. He was born July 26, 1941 in Ludlow, MA to Victor and Marie (Fontaine) Dion. Victor worked as a carpenter most of his life and then recently as director of maintenance at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. He enjoyed the outdoors which included vacationing in the mountains...

Edward F. Mcfadden, Jr.

Edward F. Mcfadden, Jr.

Mar 22, 2007

Edward F. McFadden, Jr., 47, of Punta Gorda passed away March 22, 2007. He was born November 7, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio to Virgine and Edward McFadden, Sr. Edward worked for the school board as ground keeper before retiring. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Edward loved NASCAR and his favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. He will...

Gordon A. Mietz

Gordon A. Mietz

Mar 21, 2007

Gordon A. Mietz, 51, of Port Charlotte passed away March 21, 2007. He was born May 24, 1955 in Marlette, MI to Leo and Betty Mietz of Mayville, MI. Gordon once said 'I wish everyone to put a smile on your face and celebrate the lief that each of us has shared through all the years and all the crazy...

Carolyn Sue Amick

Carolyn Sue Amick

Mar 16, 2007

Carolyn Sue Amick, 61, of Punta Gorda passed away March 16, 2007. She was born July 27, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to Jim and Phyllis (Wilson) Tyner. Carolyn moved from Mt. Gilead, Ohio in 1972 to Punta Gorda. She worked as a paralegal for Attorney Robert Norton and prior to that she worked for Farr Law Firm. Carolyn was an...

Joseph R. Lau

Joseph R. Lau

Mar 15, 2007

Joseph R. Lau, 62, of Port Charlotte passed away March 15, 2007. He was born July 18, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Irene (Bishop) Lau. Joseph retired from Chrysler and moved from Detroit, MI in 1980 to Port Charlotte. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 20 years, Sheryl Lau; mother Irene Delgato; daughter Dawn Marie...

Dwaine R. Briggs

Dwaine R. Briggs

Mar 15, 2007

Dwaine Robert Briggs, 84, of Port Charlotte passed away March 15, 2007. He was born October 13, 1922 in Baraboo, WI to Harry M and Edith (Huntington) Briggs. Dwaine graduated from Baraboo High School in 1940 and attended UW-Madison where he was a member of the UW marching Band until enlisting in the Army Air Force the month following Pear...

Harold Hull

Harold Hull

Mar 15, 2007

Harold D. Hull, 78, of Punta Gorda passed away March 15, 2007. He was born March 9, 1929 in Peru, Indiana to Ralph and Stella (Eldridge) Hull. Harold served in the US Army and retired from Norfold and Western Railroad. He moved to Punta Gorda in 1995 from Clarksville, TN. Harold was a member of the Moose Club and Masonic...

Tamera Karen Zaleski

Tamera Karen Zaleski

Mar 13, 2007

Tamera Karen Zaleski, 62, of Punta Gorda passed away March 13, 2007. She was born November 21, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Dorothy (Fallbacher) Brandenburger. Tamera moved from Chicago, IL to Punta Gorda in 1989. She was a loving wife, homemaker and business owner. Tamera enjoyed taking care of her family. She will be greatly missed by her...

Randle Thomas Gilpin, Iii

Randle Thomas Gilpin, Iii

Mar 11, 2007

Randle Thomas “Tom” Gilpin III, 68, of Punta Gorda passed away at his residence March 11, 2007. He was born March 22, 1938 in Mobile, AL, the son of Randle T. Gilpin II and Lillian Benet Gilpin. Tom worked in finance and insurance with several auto dealerships in the Orlando area before coming to Punta Gorda. He managed South Florida...

Susan M. Mansfield

Susan M. Mansfield

Mar 10, 2007

Susan Marie Mansfield, 58, of Port Charlotte passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007. Born April 22, 1948 in Litchfield, MN to Vernon and Darlyne Engelson. Susan graduated from Litchfield High School in 1966 and attended college in Mankato, Minnesota and Evansville, Indiana. January 28, 2001 Susan married ‘Bobby’ Mansfield. Her love for her husband was reinforced by several wedding ceremonials....

Theodore Laurence Reynolds

Theodore Laurence Reynolds

Mar 7, 2007

Theodore Laurence “Larry” Reynolds, 81, of Port Charlotte died peacefully at his home with his family on March 7, 2007. He was born in New York City on July 20, 1925, the son of Theodore & Katie Reynolds. Larry was a former resident of Schenectady, NY for many years and became a full-time resident of Port Charlotte in 1995. He...

Joan West

Joan West

Feb 28, 2007

Joan West, 75, of Punta Gorda passed away at her home on February 28, 2007, surrounded by the love of her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was born on July 31, 1931 in Peekskill, NY. A graduate of the University of Buffalo with a degree in...

Grace Mary Cirillo

Grace Mary Cirillo

Feb 27, 2007

Grace Mary Cirillo She was born April 6, 1925 in New York, New York, the daughter of Pietro and Maritta (Castigla) Spadaro. She moved to the North Port/Port Charlotte, Florida area in October 1972 from Amityville, New York. Grace was a member of San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port. She was a housewife who took great joy in caring...

Faustin Golubinski

Faustin Golubinski

Feb 23, 2007

Faustin A. 'Bob' Golubinski, 68, longtime resident of Englewood passed away on February 23, 2007. He was born September 22, 1938 in New York City and was raised in both New York and Fall River, MA. After a stint in the US Army, he settled in Stamford, CT where he met and married Helen Mary Bosses. The moved to Florida...

Elizabeth Denson

Elizabeth Denson

Feb 23, 2007

Elizabeth Cooper Denson, 81, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away February 23, 2007. She was born April 17, 1925 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the daughter of Marvin and Willie Webb. She moved from Charlotte, NC to Punta Gorda, FL in 1978. Elizabeth was a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Port Charlotte, FL. She sang in...

Gwen Hibbard

Gwen Hibbard

Feb 22, 2007

Gwen Nell “Poe” Hibbard, 54, of Englewood passed away February 22, 2007. She was born June 22, 1952, a native of Vinton, Louisiana. She lived in Michigan for several years until she moved to Englewood in 1988. Gwen and her husband were the owners of Nautical Services in Englewood. She was an avid boater and loved to fish. Gwen enjoyed...

Salomon Idelchik

Salomon Idelchik

Feb 13, 2007

Salomon Idelchik, 78, of Port Charlotte passed away February 13, 2007. He was born February 28, 1928 in Minsk, Belarus to Michael and Esther (Katzman) Idelchik. Salomon moved from Booklyn, New York to Port Charlotte in 1996. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 10 years, Ada Volis; daughter, Rita (Alex) Fishman of Punta Gorda; son, Michael (Hana)...

Inzer Amos Haft

Inzer Amos Haft

Feb 13, 2007

Inzer Amos Haft died February 13, 2007 at her residence at South Port Square in Port Charlotte. Born in Birmingham, AL, December 2, 1922, she lived for many years in Atlanta, GA, where she worked as an executive purchasing agent. Upon retirement, she moved to Punta Gorda in 1983. She was a former member of Kingway C.C., Isles Yacht Club...

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