Obituaries

Thomas F. Sullivan

Thomas F. Sullivan

Sep 23, 2020

Tom (Biggie) Sullivan born on June 29, 1948, a graduate of Charlestown High, class of 1965 grew up in Charlestown (forever Townie) and later raised his family in East Boston followed by a happy Florida retirement entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Tom with his notable easygoing demeanor was combating Esophageal Cancer that was complicated by recent...

Jack L. Simmons

Jack L. Simmons

Sep 15, 2020

Jack L. Simmons, 84, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at his home. He was born May 23, 1936, in Oakland City, Indiana to Arthur and Marie (Henson)Simmons. He graduated from Oakland City High School in 1954.   He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 and served for 3 years. He is a graduate of...

Doreen Hyde

Doreen Hyde

Sep 13, 2020

Hyde, Doreen, 79, of Port Charlotte, FL died September 13, 2020. She was born on May 13, 1941, to Crosby and Edna Hawthorne in Hartford, Connecticut. She retired from Walmart after 25 years of service. During her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and relaxing outdoors with a good book. She was predeceased by her parents, Crosby and...

Julius Ehland

Julius Ehland

Sep 6, 2020

Julius Ehland, 85, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born on March 10, 1935, to Rudolf and Amanda Ehland in Poland.  Julius moved to Punta Gorda in January of 1998 from Malvern, PA. Julius honorably served in the United States Air Force as a Finance Specialist.  Following his service, he excelled in his...

Alice T. Geddis

Alice T. Geddis

Sep 5, 2020

Alice T. Geddis, 96, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on September 5, 2020, with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born on October 26, 1923, to Edward and Frances Downey in Elizabeth, NJ. Alice worked as a school bus driver for 12 years in NJ.  She moved to Port Charlotte in 1975 and worked part-time...

Vernon Jimerson

Vernon Jimerson

Sep 1, 2020

Vernon Jimerson, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on September 1, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1933, to Clinton and Cynthia Jimerson in Elko, NY.  Vernon honorably served in the Army as a Paratrooper during the Cold War. He moved to Port Charlotte in 2002 from Salamara, NY.  Vernon enjoyed listening to classical and country music and...

Stanley L. Stewart

Stanley L. Stewart

Sep 1, 2020

Stanley Lewis Stewart, 67, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on September 1, 2020.  He was born on April 26, 1953, in Jacksonville, FL, to Henry and Louise Stewart, who survive in Jacksonville.  Born and raised in Jacksonville, he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1971. He was an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the...

Larry J. Crowell

Larry J. Crowell

Aug 28, 2020

Larry James Crowell, age 72, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully Friday, August 28, 2020, around 3:00 pm. He is survived by his son Joshua Crowell; two grandchildren Brandon and Maddox Crowell; his mother Laura Crowell and his two sisters Carol Crowell and Kathleen MacDonald. Larry was also a loving father to five stepchildren who will also miss him...

Phyllis S. Oliver

Phyllis S. Oliver

Aug 23, 2020

Phyllis Jean Smith Oliver, of Punta Gorda, FL went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 23, 2020. Phyllis was born on April 7, 1928, in Ithaca, NY. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1945. Phyllis married her childhood sweetheart, Robert E. Oliver of Ithaca, NY in 1946. Phyllis and Bob moved to Punta Gorda in 1988. Married...

Charles R. George

Charles R. George

Aug 22, 2020

Charles Richard George, age 100, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on August 22, 2020. Dick was born in Findlay, OH on February 4, 1920, and was the son of the late Charles L. and Emma D. George and brother of the late Robert L. George. He graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH with a BS in Education...

Harold  E. Wildermuth "Gene-O"

Harold E. Wildermuth "Gene-O"

Aug 18, 2020

Harold Eugene Wildermuth ‘Gene-o’ age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in the Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, FL.  Gene was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 25, 1934, to Fred and Ruth Wildermuth.  He served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years and continued his service an additional 2 years as a Marine...

Robert B. Collins

Robert B. Collins

Aug 15, 2020

Robert B. Collins, 70, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020.  He was born on June 21, 1950 in Plainfield, NJ to his devoted parents Richard F. and Virginia B. Collins.  Rob grew up in Mountainside, New Jersey.  He had a propensity for athletics and graduated from Governor Livingston Regional High School.  Rob continued his education...

Clarence "Bill" W. Cole

Clarence "Bill" W. Cole

Aug 15, 2020

Clarence William (Bill) Cole passed away on August 15, 2020. Bill was born in Dennison, Ohio, March 15, 1949, to the late Clarence Alvin Cole and Margaret (McComb) Cole. Also preceding him in death are his grandparents William and Verna Cole, and his Uncle Frank and Aunt Ada (Garabrandt) who also played a large role in Bill's younger life. Bill...

Manuel A. Acosta  "Lolo"

Manuel A. Acosta "Lolo"

Aug 13, 2020

Manuel Antonio Acosta, AKA “LOLO” by those that knew and loved him, born 09-13-1930 in Bahia Honda, Pinar Del Rio, Cuba to Abelardo Acosta-Costa (Father) and Maria P. Torres-Millan (Mother) passed away on August 13th, 2020, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. LOLO is survived by the love of his life of 65 years his wife Maria del Carmen Acosta...

Michael L. Tevyaw

Michael L. Tevyaw

Aug 10, 2020

Michael L. Tevyaw, 63 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020.  He was predeceased by his loving wife Karen who passed April 2020.  He was born on September 4, 1956, to Lloyd A. and Phyllis G. Tevyaw in Johnson City, NY.  Mike was a truck driver for several years after starting at the age of...

Linda A. Rivers

Linda A. Rivers

Aug 10, 2020

Linda A. Rivers, 66, of Port Charlotte, FL returned home Monday, August 10, 2020, where she reunited with her late husband William E. Rivers, SR. She was born on July 3, 1954, to Roger and Dolores Shurtleff in Middleborough, MA.  Linda moved to Port Charlotte in the summer of 2003 from Raynham, MA. Linda was a devoted registered nurse for...

Virginia  M. Knight

Virginia M. Knight

Aug 9, 2020

Virginia Knight, 92, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1927, to Bob and Bessie Ernest in Punta Gorda, FL. Throughout her many years in Punta Gorda and Boca Grande, Virginia enjoyed helping with the family business, Knight Brothers Boat and Marina, and within the local community.  She lovingly raised...

Charles D. Oliver

Charles D. Oliver

Aug 8, 2020

Charles D. Oliver June 16, 1932 – August 8, 2020  Charles Oliver passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of 50 years Linda Oliver by his side in Port Charlotte, FL.  He is survived by his wife Linda Oliver, daughter Dawn Oliver, son Doug Oliver, Granddaughters Hannah Oliver, and Amanda Russell, Grandson Mitchell Oliver, and his youngest brother...

Patricia A. Cassell

Patricia A. Cassell

Aug 7, 2020

Patricia A. Cassell, 67, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born on November 1, 1952, to Joseph and Florence Menegus in Torrington, CT. Patricia recently retired from being a Wal-Mart Associate for many years.  She was an avid quilter and lover of cats.  She also enjoyed spending time at the beach with her...

Carole S. Johnston

Carole S. Johnston

Aug 3, 2020

Carole Sue Johnston, 63, of Port Charlotte, Florida fought valiantly and succumbed to cancer on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 with her loving children by her bedside.   Born October 15th, 1956 in Nyack New York, Carole was the only daughter of the late Ines and Joseph Johnston. She grew up in Rockland County New York and after graduating high school received...

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