Obituaries

Kristina D. Gilbert

Kristina D. Gilbert

Mar 8, 2021

Kristina D. Gilbert, 41, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on March 8, 2021. She was born on September 18, 1979, to John and Patricia Gilbert in Providence, RI.  Kristina moved to Port Charlotte from Chepachet, RI, and was a waitress at Wrights Farm. Kristina will be deeply missed by her parents Pattie and Dennis Benevides and John Gilbert; sons...

Margaret  F. Lechner

Margaret F. Lechner

Mar 5, 2021

Margaret F. Lechner, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 5, 2021. She was born on December 27, 1944, to Charles and Evelyn Conrad in Ballville, OH.  Margaret moved to Punta Gorda in 1994 from Milan, OH.  She was a member of the Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606, Port Charlotte Eagles #3296, Port Charlotte VFW #5690, the Women...

Joseph A. Macchia, Jr.

Joseph A. Macchia, Jr.

Mar 4, 2021

Joseph A. Macchia, Jr., 77, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 4, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1943, to Joseph Sr. and Josephine (Horn) Macchia in Jackson, MI.  Joseph relocated to Punta Gorda in 2012 from Jackson, MI after retiring as the Vice President for Advance Turning Manufacturing.  He attended Burnt Store Presbyterian Church.  Joseph enjoyed...

Robert E. Katilus

Robert E. Katilus

Mar 2, 2021

Katilus, Robert E. of Port Charlotte, Florida, formally of South Buffalo, New York, passed away March 2, 2021. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Danielle (Jennings), for over 50 years. He has three children; Robert E., Jr. (Brianne) (grandchildren Cameron, Eliana); Craig D. (Shea) (grandchildren Gavin, Brayden); Kimberly Hedayat (Sassan) (grandchildren Mason, Madison); predeceased by his parents, Walter and...

Colleen S. Tabaczynski

Colleen S. Tabaczynski

Feb 26, 2021

Colleen (Kraepel) Tabaczynski, age 64 passed away peacefully February 26, 2021. She was born July 11, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to William and Aileen Kraepel. She married her love, Gregory Tabaczynski, in December of 1977. Colleen loved and was loved by everyone that met her. Colleen wore many hats during her lifetime from bookkeeper to sales. Her passion for art...

Gaye F. Southworth

Gaye F. Southworth

Feb 25, 2021

Gaye F. Southworth, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL and Mashpee, MA passed away on February 25, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1939, to Justin and Virginia Flanagan in Hartford, CT.  Gaye moved to Punta Gorda in January of 2007 from Scituate, MA where she resided since 1979.  She served as a Legal Assistant for Boston law firms Hale...

Mary Cafaro

Mary Cafaro

Feb 24, 2021

Mary Cafaro, 92, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 24, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1928, to Frank and Filomena Scardera in New York City, NY. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Mary, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Raymond G. Duhamel

Raymond G. Duhamel

Feb 21, 2021

Raymond G. Duhamel, a longtime resident of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on February 21, 2021. Raymond was born in Providence, RI, on October 18, 1925, and grew up in East Providence, with parents Alfred Duhamel and Helen (McQuilton) Duhamel, and three younger sisters. Raymond enlisted in the US Navy at the tender age of 17,...

Robert D.  Burns

Robert D. Burns

Feb 21, 2021

Robert D. Burns, 84, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on February 21, 2021. He was born on September 4, 1936, to Roy and Ora Burns in Saline County, IL.  Robert moved to Port Charlotte in May of 1998 from Washington, IL.  He retired from the State Police of Illinois in 1986 after several years of dedicated and honorable service....

Theresa S. Albright

Theresa S. Albright

Feb 20, 2021

Theresa S. Albright, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 20, 2021. She was born on October 10, 1932, to John and Brigid Sweeney in Narberth, PA.  Theresa moved to Punta Gorda in 1994 from Narberth, PA, and was the owner of a travel agency.  She was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and the Sacred...

Marie E. Hoeping

Marie E. Hoeping

Feb 16, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved family member, Marie Hoeping.  Marie passed away in Port Charlotte, Florida on February 16 at the age of 72. Marie was a devout Catholic.  She served as a Eucharist minister and she was the first one that the family would call if we needed...

Emma R. Wagner

Emma R. Wagner

Feb 14, 2021

Emma (Rose) Wagner, 88 passed away on February 14, 2021.  She moved to Florida in 1969 from Mystic Islands, New Jersey.  She was involved with the VFW in Charlotte County for many years and worked at Winn Dixie and Wal-Mart during her retirement years.    Rose had 5 sons, the late Maurice (Reece) Albertson, twin brother Joseph Albertson, Donald Albertson, Glen...

George A Arle

George A Arle

Feb 13, 2021

George A. Arle, 86, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Bayfront Health in Punta Gorda, FL.  Born June 17, 1934, in Manitowoc, WI.  Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Married Joan Lones on June 26th, 1999.  Retired from WTVO after over 30 years of service.  After retirement, George and Joan enjoyed winters in Florida.  George attended church...

Charles L.W. Brown

Charles L.W. Brown

Feb 9, 2021

Charles L.W. Brown, 71, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on February 9, 2021. He was born on July 2, 1949, to Marvin and Florence Brown in Waukegan, IL.  Charles was a Maintenance Mechanic for Johnson Motors in Waukegan, IL for several years prior to moving to Port Charlotte in 2000 from Lake County, IL. He was a member of...

Bruce A. Murphy

Bruce A. Murphy

Feb 5, 2021

Bruce A. Murphy, 73, born July 8, 1947, at Barnstable, MA, to Malcolm and Kathleen Tinkham Murphy, passed away on February 5, 2021, at his home in Port Charlotte, FL surrounded by family. Bruce was in the USCG from 1966-1972. He spent his first 43 years in Wellfleet, MA before joining the Maritime industry until his retirement. Bruce had a...

Patricia C. August

Patricia C. August

Jan 31, 2021

Patricia Christine August, age 86, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Port Charlotte, FL. She was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Carroll and brother Robert Foxall. Pat is survived by her husband Henry August, her four daughters Patricia, Nancy, Amy, Marion and son Joseph, and brother George Foxall, Jr. Pat was born on July 21, 1934...

Delores "Dee" C. Nickerson

Delores "Dee" C. Nickerson

Jan 30, 2021

Delores “Dee” C. Nickerson, 87, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away on January 30, 2021.   She was born on June 5, 1933, to Eugene and Agnes Trostle in Gary, IN.  She attended Portage First United Methodist Church in Portage, IN and was a member of the Moose Lodge.  She moved to Punta Gorda from Ft. Myers in 2005 and attended...

Charles "Chuck" Daniels

Charles "Chuck" Daniels

Jan 19, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Daniels passed away on his 82nd birthday on January 19, 2021. Chuck was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on January 19, 1939, and was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Bluegill 242. Chuck joined the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department and had to retire in 1980. Chuck was a...

Paul D. Fuerst

Paul D. Fuerst

Jan 19, 2021

Paul David Fuerst, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  He was born on June 9, 1959, in Philadelphia to Robert and Therese (Ifkovitz) Fuerst.  Paul graduated from Archbishop Wood H.S. in 1977 and married his best friend and the love of his life, Linda (Montgomery) on March 24, 1986. Paul spent 35 years as a sheet metal worker...

Larry A. Wilson

Larry A. Wilson

Jan 19, 2021

Larry A. Wilson, 79, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on January 19, 2021. Born July 25, 1941, in Borden, Indiana, he was raised in Miami, FL where he met his life-long love, Paula Garrett. He was her "Knight in Shining Armor" for 65 years. Larry served in the United States Coast Guard from 1961-1965. After moving to Alabama, he...

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