Obituaries

Dan Ellis Elden

Dan Ellis Elden

May 23, 2019

Dan "Lucky" Elden of Port Charlotte, FL died May 23, 2019 after a year-long struggle with cancer; he was just shy of his 68th birthday. He was born June 28, 1951 in Toledo, OH. He married his high school girlfriend, Karen, after college. Lucky was a jazz guitarist, author, avid boater and fisherman; he loved supporting all veterans. The Florida...

Martha J Butler

Martha J Butler

May 22, 2019

Martha J. Butler of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Born in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bob Hercules and Jane Hercules (Haddon). Martha was most proud of her primary role of loving wife to her predeceased husband, Chuck, and mother to her children Krys, Matt, Jay, and Courtney. Martha also enjoyed...

Geralyn B. Dempsey

Geralyn B. Dempsey

May 22, 2019

Geralyn Dempsey, age 82, of Port Charlotte, Formerly of Evanston, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. Born August 9, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, Geralyn was the daughter of the late George and Katheryn Lynch, of Chicago, Ill. She was a 1955 Graduate of Florida Southern, graduating as president of her...

Judith Gail Murphy

Judith Gail Murphy

May 22, 2019

Judith Gail Murphy, 75, a resident of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Westmont, PA was received into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Judith (nee Stephenson) was born in Johnstown, PA, graduated from Johnstown High School (Class of 1961) and married her high school sweetheart, Jerry L. Murphy, of Windber, PA. She worked as a Medical...

Nancy J Rachwal

Nancy J Rachwal

May 19, 2019

Natalie J. Nancy Rachwal, 87, of Punta Gorda passed away May 19, 2019. She was born November 6, 1931 in Passaic, NJ. Nancy was a financial analyst and retired from Meldisco in 1993; she moved to Punta Gorda in 1995 from Saddle Brook, NJ. Nancy was a wonderful mother who was full of life and love. Nancy was gracious and...

Beth "Betty" Adams

Beth "Betty" Adams

May 12, 2019

Beth Adams, age 95, of Venice, FL passed away suddenly on Mother's Day, May 12th, 2019 from cardiac arrest. Beth (Betty Arminda Hedger) was born on January 25th, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to William and Arminda Hedger. The family moved to Ridgewood, NJ where Beth attended Ridgewood High School ('41). She spent her summers at Camp Kiniya in Vermont and...

Mark S. Brownie

Mark S. Brownie

May 6, 2019

Mark S Brownie, 64, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. He is survived by his wife, Susan, of 34 years. Mark had a passion and love for flying and golf. He was a pilot for Eastern Airlines and retired as Chief Pilot for Charlotte County Sherriffs Office in March 2013. He also flew...

Bernard Lee Monroe

Bernard Lee Monroe

May 1, 2019

Bernard Lee Monroe, 78 of Punta Gorda, Fl. passed way on May 1st in the comfort of his home and surrounded his loving family. Bernard was born in Newaygo, MI to the parents Raymond and Edna Monroe. He was a long-time resident of Florida. Bernard owned his own flooring installation company. He enjoyed walking on the beach metal detecting, woodworking,...

Agnes  Paolella

Agnes Paolella

Apr 29, 2019

Agnes Paolella, 84, of Punta Gorda passed away April 29, 2019. She was the daughter of Victor and Palma Corapi, born December 3, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY. Agnes was a homemaker and a librarian at the public library. She came to this area in 1982 from Levittown, NY and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Agnes will be...

Michael  De Palma

Michael De Palma

Apr 28, 2019

Michael DePalma, 69 of Port Charlotte, FL died Sunday April 28, 2019.He was born May 28, 1949 in Rochester, N.H. to parents Laurence and Ethel DePalma. Michael moved to the are in 1985 and retired from DePalma Insurance in 2006. He enjoyed playing golf at the Deep Creek Golf Course for many years. Michael will be greatly missed by his...

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