Obituaries

Neal S. Gundlach

Neal S. Gundlach

Dec 8, 2020

NEAL S. GUNDLACH, formerly of McFarland, Wisconsin. passed away recently at his home in Port Charlotte, FLA.  He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette Green; son, Jason; daughter, Kirstie; brother, Gary and nieces and nephews. Neal was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Ellanor and a brother, David. Per Neal’s wishes, there will be no services. JOHNSON-TAYLOR...

Kathleen M. Pearson

Kathleen M. Pearson

Dec 7, 2020

Kathleen Pearson, age 63, of North Port Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7th, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at her home. Kathy was born on August 26 in Sayreville NJ to Alfred and Dorothy Stelmaszek. She grew up with her brothers Kenneth, David, and Donald. Kathy moved to Charlotte County, Florida in 1988. Kathy owned Modern Maids of...

Donald R. Krull

Donald R. Krull

Dec 7, 2020

Donald R. Krull, 86, passed away on December 7, 2020, after a short illness.  He was born in Cosby, MO on January 8, 1934, to Frederick and Christina Krull.  Don was married to Ernestine (Pierson) Krull for 61 wonderful years of marriage.  Don lived for his game of golf and chasing at the casinos.  Don was loved by all who...

Mark K. Warner

Mark K. Warner

Dec 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Kimmins Warner, of Punta Gorda, FL, announce his passing after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the age of 73.    Mark was born November 23, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Woodrow “Pop” Warner and Mary Jane (Kimmins) Warner. He graduated from...

Brent A.  Jones

Brent A. Jones

Dec 4, 2020

Brent A. Jones, 58, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born on May 11, 1962, to Richard and Janet Jones in Anderson, IN.  Brent moved to Port Charlotte in 1985 from Pendleton, IN. Brent honorably served in the Army.  He was an Instrument Control Tech with Charlotte County Utilities for 20 years. Brent...

Louise E. Gentile

Louise E. Gentile

Dec 2, 2020

Louise E. Gentile, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She was born on May 7, 1927, to Luigi and Ester Landini in New York, NY.  Louise moved to Port Charlotte in 1986 from Flushing, NY. Louise worked for the New York City Supreme Court for several years before her retirement in 1957.  She was...

Carol S. Brooks

Carol S. Brooks

Dec 1, 2020

Carol S. Brooks of Punta Gorda, FL (formerly of Bethlehem and Littleton, NH) passed away on December 1, 2020, at the age of 78.  Carol is survived by her daughter Jean Stevens (Michael); son, Walter H. Brooks, Jr. (Laurie); two granddaughters Danielle and Jessilee; great-grandson Aidan; two brothers, David Sylvester and Joseph Sylvester; and four sisters, Gail Griggs, Dianna Hayes,...

Hiyam S. Jones

Hiyam S. Jones

Nov 30, 2020

Hiyam Sbitany Jones, 76, of Punta Gorda, Florida died November 30, 2020. Born on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, Palestine June 17, 1944, she was the daughter of Mohammad and Mahbubah Sbitany, and the youngest of four children, Judah, Sami, and Nabil. Hiyam attended Schmidt’s Girls College as a boarding student outside the Old City of Jerusalem’s Damascus Gates...

Geraldine A. Hauser

Geraldine A. Hauser

Nov 30, 2020

Geraldine A. Hauser, 83, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on November 30, 2020, due to the Covid-19 virus. She was born on October 6, 1937, to Francis and Barbara Muff in Astoria, NY.  Geraldine relocated to Punta Gorda in 1992 after residing in Oakdale, NY for most of her life.  Geraldine was a retired Registered Nurse who worked at...

Virginia (Ginny) J. Brockmann

Virginia (Ginny) J. Brockmann

Nov 29, 2020

Ginny (age 90), the eldest daughter of 14 children born to John and Amy (Slinde) Kluever on February 11, 1930, passed away on November 29, 2020. She was married to Albert O. Brockmann on August 11, 1955. They spent almost 60 years together in Madison and Beaver Dam, WI, and later in Port Charlotte, FL before losing her husband in...

Sophie Mcgiffin

Sophie Mcgiffin

Nov 28, 2020

Sophie McGiffin passed away November 28th at Signature Healthcare in Port Charlotte, FL under Tidewell Hospice care.  Sophie was born in Detroit, MI on February 11, 1925, and passed just short of her 96th birthday.  She graduated from Chadsey High School Detroit in 1943.  Was married to Carl in 1949 and spent several years as an executive secretary and later...

Sandra H. Simkins

Sandra H. Simkins

Nov 20, 2020

Sandra H. Simkins of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020, at the age of 79. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, David (Harvey) Simkins, daughter Rebecca Smith, son-in-law Michael, granddaughter Emily; daughter Elizabeth (Liza) Cronin, son-in-law Kevin, grand-daughter Kelsey; daughter Rachael Simkins-Makela, son-in-law Lee and grand-son Andrew Finn. She is predeceased by...

Gary Strehl

Gary Strehl

Nov 16, 2020

Gary Strehl, 64, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on November 16, 2020. He was born on January 28, 1956, to Bernard and Edith Strehl in Royal Oak, MI.  Gary moved to Punta Gorda in 2016 from Chesterfield, MI.  Gary was an HVAC Contractor for many years.  In his spare time, he enjoyed boating, fishing, and golf. Gary will be...

Leona M. Collins

Leona M. Collins

Nov 14, 2020

Leona Collins of Port Charlotte, age 95, passed peacefully at home on November 14, 2020.  Leona went to join her husband Michael and children Mary Lynn, Thomas, and Craig.  She left us a beautiful example of selflessness while having seven sons and two daughters.  She is survived by five children and 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  All miss her already.      ...

Alan D. Brooks

Alan D. Brooks

Nov 14, 2020

Alan Dale Brooks, 71 years of age, passed Saturday, November 14, 2020, unexpectedly at his home in Port Charlotte, Florida in the arms of his loving wife Barbara and his fur babies.  Dale was born March 19, 1949, in Granite City, Illinois to the late Jack and Florence (Arnold) Brooks. He was raised in New Memphis, Illinois, and was the...

Margaret R.  Evans

Margaret R. Evans

Nov 13, 2020

Margaret Reed Evans was the daughter of Albert Stanley and Henrietta Eloise Reed, a minister’s daughter born March 18, 1934, on the island of Antigua, West Indies. She was named after Lady Margaret Stokvis Gibbes, her great, great, great, great, great grandmother. She attended Maryville College, Maryville, TN, and completed her MA degree from State University of New York, Albany....

Giovanni A. Peirano

Giovanni A. Peirano

Nov 11, 2020

Giovanni Andrew Peirano passed away unexpectedly on Wed, Nov. 11, 2020.  Giovanni was born on May 17, 2018, at Bayfront in Port Charlotte, FL to his mother, Lisa Mauger and father, Andrew Peirano.  Giovanni was one of three brothers: Jayden Joseph and Julian Peirano.  Giovanni was an ambitious, fearless, and adventure baby boy. He loved his Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies,...

Larry D.  Taylor

Larry D. Taylor

Nov 11, 2020

Larry Dean Taylor, 80 of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away on 11-11-2020 under Hospice care after a long debilitating ALS disease.  He was born on September 18, 1940, in Freeburn, Kentucky to Naomi and Allen Taylor. Larry is survived by his wife Barbara Ellen Taylor, daughter Elizabeth Ann Taylor and son Joey Dean Taylor. He is also survived by brothers...

Gary  J. Loder

Gary J. Loder

Nov 8, 2020

Gary J. Loder, 71, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was born on September 21, 1949, to Jim and Dorothy Loder in Berea, OH. Gary honorably served in the United States Air Force.  He was a Vietnam Veteran and lifelong member of the F105 Wild Weasel Squadron.  Gary was an Engineer at NASA for...

Alvin J. Schneider

Alvin J. Schneider

Oct 30, 2020

Alvin James (Jim) Schneider, 81, a man who loved to hunt, travel, and fish, passed on October 30, 2020, in Punta Gorda, Florida. Jim leaves behind a loving and devoted wife, Lavida (Vea) Marston Schneider. Jim was the son of the late John and Louise (Mathis) Schneider.  He is survived by a loving daughter, Jacqueline (Scott) Vander Elsen, doting grandfather...

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