Obituaries

John Stephen Martin

John Stephen Martin

Apr 19, 2006

John Stephen Martin, 27, of Punta Gorda passed away April 19, 2006. He was born August 4, 1978 in Fall River, MA to Ross and Mary (Sylvia) Martin. John graduated from Port Charlotte High in 1996 and was a news editor for Waterman Broadcasting. He traveled all over the country and intended on pursuing a career in the movie industry....

J. Lamoyne Oblinger

J. Lamoyne Oblinger

Apr 16, 2006

J. LaMoyne Oblinger, 70, of Port Charlotte passed away April 16, 2006 at Tandem Healthcare after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of Thelbert and Grace Smith, born March 17, 1936 in Dearborn, MI. After earning her Masters Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University, LaMoyne taught 1st and 3rd grades for the Dearborn, MI School System for 28...

Jacqueline Jones

Jacqueline Jones

Apr 14, 2006

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jones, 64, of Punta Gorda passed away April 14, 2006. She was born January 1, 1942 in Shelby, N.C. to Edward and Edna (Blanton) Smith. Jackie moved to Punta Gorda from Shelby, NC in 1970. She worked as a Community Manager for the Gardens of Gulf Cove Property Owners Association. Jackie enjoyed life to the fullest. She will...

Jeffrey W. Harvey

Jeffrey W. Harvey

Apr 12, 2006

Jeffrey W. Harvey, 41, of Port Charlotte passed away April 12, 2006. He was born May 19, 1964 in Washington, PA to Sam and Judy (Eckert) Harvey. Jeffrey was employed by King Plastics and he loved to bicycle. He was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He will be greatly missed by his fiancee Joyce Carroll; father Sam Harvey...

Jeremy R. Pfeil

Jeremy R. Pfeil

Apr 12, 2006

Jeremy R. Pfeil, 22 of Punta Gorda passed away April 12, 2006. He was born June 15, 1983 in Amherst, NY to Robert and Paula Pfeil. Jeremy and his family moved from Tonawanda, NY to Punta Gorda in 1992. He was a member of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church and wrote music and had his own rock band. Jeremy will be...

Elva Lucille Abbs

Elva Lucille Abbs

Apr 10, 2006

Elva Lucille Abbs, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away April 10, 2006. She was born April 21, 1926 in LaGrange, IN to Jerry and Gertie (Bollingher) Keating. Elva lived in Burr aok and Sturgis most of her adult life and had been employed as a bookkeeper and tax preparer until retiring in 1978. She enjoyed playing bingo and ran a...

Russell E. Cook

Russell E. Cook

Apr 8, 2006

Russell E. Cook, 85, of Punta Gorda passed away April 8, 2006. He was born August 15, 1920 in Plymouth, Mass to Charles and Mabel (Martin) Cook. Russell served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a retired salesman in the Food Industry and moved to Punta Gorda from Carver, Mass in 1990. He was a member of...

A. Howard Hoyle

A. Howard Hoyle

Apr 6, 2006

Alvin Howard Hoyle, 75, of Punta Gorda passed away April 6, 2006. He was born September 30, 1930 to Alvin and Davies (Walker) Hoyle. He will be missed by his wife Jean Hoyle.

Carmen A. Butrico, Sr.

Carmen A. Butrico, Sr.

Apr 6, 2006

Carmen A. Butrico, Sr, 74, of Punta Gorda passed away April 6, 2006. He was born July 24, 1931 in South Plainfield, NJ to Frank and Anna (Pelligrino) Butrico. Carmen was the youngest of 10 children and he owned and operated an auto repair business for over 40 years. He was an avid golfer and recorded two holes-in-one at Blue...

Stephen F. Weaver

Stephen F. Weaver

Apr 5, 2006

Stephen F. Weaver, 42, of Spring Hill, TN and formerly of Port Charlotte, FL passed away April 5, 2006. He was the youngest son of Dean L. and Olive B. Weaver, born April 1, 1964 in Punta Gorda, FL. Steve grew up in Charlotte County and was a 1982 graduate of Charlotte High School. He was a cabinet maker for...

Matthew O'Brien

Matthew O'Brien

Mar 24, 2006

Matthew O’Brien, 29, of Punta Gorda passed away March 24, 2006 at his home. He was born March 20, 1977 in South Michigan. Matt graduated from Charlotte High School. He had a quick wit, charming smile and endearing personality that won friendships and his kind and caring heart which kept friendships. Matt will be greatly missed by his mother Eileen...

Nota M. Robertson

Nota M. Robertson

Mar 21, 2006

Nota M. Robertson, 94, of Port Charlotte passed away March 20, 2006. She was born November 22, 1911 in Nashville, Indiana to the late Audie and Ruey (Skinner) Newmister. Nota lived in Brown County “Nashville” most of her life and was a waitress and owned a restaurant in the Brown County area. She moved to the Port Charlotte area in...

Pasquale Romano

Pasquale Romano

Mar 21, 2006

Pasquale “Pat” E. Romano, 79, of North Port passed away March 21, 2006. He was born October 30, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN and came to North Port 20 years ago. Pat retired from the City of Minneapolis as the Supervisor of Equipment Operations. He was a master judge for the Antique Automobile Club of America, Past Commander of an American...

Jack J. Gomes

Jack J. Gomes

Mar 21, 2006

Jack J. Gomes, 45, of Punta Gorda passed away March 21, 2006. He was born February 25, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA to Margorie and William Gomes. Jack was a Charlotte High School Alumnus, and a member of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church. He was a life long Florida resident with a family history exceeding 250 years in Southwest Florida; he...

Orvan D. Rogers

Orvan D. Rogers

Mar 20, 2006

Orvan D. Rogers, 89, of Port Charlotte, FL died March 20, 2006. He was born June 30, 1916 to Oscar and Margaret Rogers, and lived in Peoria for 76 years before moving to Florida. He attended Lincoln Grade School and was in the 1935 graduating class of Manual High School. Orvan married Evelyn B. Hopper on April 15, 1937. He...

Edith Ross

Edith Ross

Mar 20, 2006

Edith Ross, 86, of Punta Gorda passed away March 20, 2006. She was born July 29, 1919 in Czechoslovakia to the late Joseph and Margot (Guttman) Weingarten. Edith was a member of the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 59 years, Irving; sons Richard (Gail) Ross of Sarasota and Barry (Marcy) Ross...

Tonya L. Burbank

Tonya L. Burbank

Mar 18, 2006

Tonya L. Burbank, 44, of Port Charlotte passed away March 18, 2006. She was the daughter of Leroy and Kendra Burbank, born September 13, 1961 in Flint, MI. She came to Port Charlotte from Flint in 1985. Tonya will be remembered for her bright smile, loving spirit and warm hugs; she also enjoyed the beach and was an animal lover...

Thomas E. Dolan, Sr.

Thomas E. Dolan, Sr.

Mar 17, 2006

Thomas E. Dolan, 80, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away March 17, 2006. He was born December 8, 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Thomas and Lillian (Moynihan) Dolan. Thomas was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a Licensed Electrical Contractor in Maine, Massachusetts and New Jersey, he was a field superintendent from 1949 –...

Gladys B. Van Haren

Gladys B. Van Haren

Mar 17, 2006

Gladys VanHaren, 91, passed away on March 17, 2006. in Port Charlotte. Gladys was born March 6, 1915 in Mount Pleasant, IA, the daughter of Clyde and Susie (Crain) Thompson. She married Chester 'Chet' VanHaren at St. Anthony's on November 23, 1937. She and Chet lived most of their lives on the VanHaren family farm outside Oconto Falls. Gladys worked...

Anna Wotring

Anna Wotring

Mar 12, 2006

Anna J. Baliff Wotring, 74, of Punta Gorda passed away March 12, 2006. She was born February 28, 1932 in Clayton, MI. Anna owned several businesses in Adrian, MI, including a restaurant where she earned a reputation as an outstanding cook, and an ALF; she also loved her race horses that raced in Toledo, OH. Anna came to Punta Gorda...

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