Obituaries
Irene Burden
Aug 3, 2022
Our precious mother, Irene Burden, age 93, died August 3, 2022, after struggling with severe Covid for several weeks. Graveside services will be held at a time still to be determined at George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery in Paramus, New Jersey under the care of Calhoun Mania Funeral Home of Rutherford. Irene was born on October 31, 1928, in Carlstadt,...
Martha A. Fyfe
Aug 3, 2022
Martha Fyfe 77 beloved mother to David Petina of Las Vegas and sister to Frances Hodson of Colorado Springs passed away August 3rd after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Martha was a long-time snowbird who permanently moved to Punta Gorda several years ago. She loved the water and wildlife in the area and was happiest sharing her lanai...
James C. Zozobrado
Aug 2, 2022
James Clifford G. Zozobrado, M.D., FAAP age 56, of Chandler, AZ, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in Port Charlotte, Florida. James Clifford Zozobrado was born, on November 3, 1965, in Cebu City, Philippines to Antonio and Lizetta (Garciano) Zozobrado. He was raised in Cebu and received his undergrad in Biology from Velez College in Cebu City in 1996 where he...
Florence S. Pappas
Aug 2, 2022
Florence “Flo” Sandra Pappas was the most loving mother, grandmother, GG, sister, aunt, and friend. She brought sunshine and joy to all that knew her. She went home to Jesus on August 2, 2022, at the age of 75. She was born to Lester and Wanda Warman on December 3, 1946, in Bayonne, NJ. She is predeceased by her parents...
Joyce K. Emily
Aug 2, 2022
Joyce K. Emily, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Crandall, IN passed peacefully on August 2, 2022. She was born on August 14, 1933, to Ralph & LaVisa Sims Barry. Joyce married Norman Emily on November 5, 1952, and lived in New Mexico until his discharge from the military. Returning to Indiana, they built their home on a farm...
Otis R. Futch Sr.
Aug 1, 2022
Otis Rudolph Futch, Sr., 94 of Port Charlotte, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. He was born in Punta Gorda, FL to Robert and Anita Futch on August 7, 1927. Otis lived in Charlotte County his entire life. He was a humble man, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather whose love and loyalty for his family was his entire world. He...
Eileen J. Wosoba
Jul 31, 2022
Eileen June Wosoba, 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 31, 2022, surrounded by family and caregivers after a 12-year bout with ALS. Eileen endured this disease patiently with a positive spirit in the face of adversity but was never negative or otherwise unpleasant to those around her. A Funeral Mass will be held on August 16,...
Mirosław Kwasnik
Jul 27, 2022
Mirosław Kwasnik, of Port Charlotte FL, passed away on the 27th of July 2022. He was born on the 9th of October 1950 to Katarzyna and Albin Kwasnik in Dedelsdorf, Germany. He immigrated to Massachusetts in October 1958 with his parents, brother Franciszek and sisters Helene and Eleanor Teresa. To his friends and family, he was lovingly called Kwas. He...
Daniel B. Rossetti Sr.
Jul 26, 2022
Daniel (Danny) Bernard Rossetti Sr., dedicated husband, father, bonus father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 26th, 2022 at the age of 70. He was born in Malden, MA, August 2, 1951, to Alexander Rossetti and Carolyn Rossetti (nee Thompson). He moved to Port Charlotte, FL in 1981 from Saugus, MA. Around 1970...
James B. Bennett
Jul 23, 2022
James Burton Bennett, 82, passed away on July 23, 2022, at 9:28 a.m. peacefully surrounded by family, listening to his favorite music. James was born on July 16, 1940, to Millie and Leon Bennett in Terry Township, PA. and was from Towanda, PA. James honorably served in the Army as a military policeman. James was affectionately referred to as “Country...
Jerry L. Higgins
Jul 23, 2022
Jerry L. Higgins, formerly of Nashville, Indiana, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones Saturday July 23, 2022 at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida. https://bcdemocrat.com/2022/08/04/jerry-l-higgins/.
Mr. Higgins was born on March 2, 1934 in Bloomington, Indiana to his late parents Omen and Rowena ( Haley) Higgins. He graduated from Bloomington High School. Jerry honorably served in The United States...
Carol Petersen
Jul 18, 2022
Carol Petersen, 87, formerly of Greece, NY and Punta Gorda, FL passed away on July 18th, 2022. She was born on September 2nd, 1934 in Rochester, NY to the late Harold and Rosina (Edgecombe) Loyst. Carol was born in the city of Rochester and attended Marshall High School (class of ’52). In 1955, at the age of 21, she married...
Joseph C. Schaefer
Jul 17, 2022
Joseph (Joe) C. Schaefer, age 79, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Libby) Schaefer, passed away at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida on July 17, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Joe was the son of the late Charles B and Marie Bradley Schaefer and the father of Kelly (Don) Dudich of Fairview, TENN, Sean (Lori) Schaefer of Palmyra, PA, David Mertz...
Agnes M. Gassera
Jul 14, 2022
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 4 pm, Agnes Gassera passed away at home. Agnes was 95 years old. She was born on November 23, 1926, on Staten Island, NY to Angelina and Antonio Raffone. Agnes grew up on Staten Island and raised her children there. Agnes and her husband Nicholas moved to Florida about 25 years ago. Agnes and...
James E. Holden
Jul 7, 2022
James E. Holden Sr., of Arcadia, FL, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1947, to Duane Holden and Geraldine Holden in McKeesport, PA. James joined the Navy in 1966 and served 5 yrs. 2 months and 28 days (this was his standard answer when asked how long he was in the military). He...
John M. Jamieson Jr.
Jul 3, 2022
John McCarthor Jamieson Jr., 91, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on July 3, 2022. He was born on September 18, 1930, to John Sr. and Ada Jamieson in Dearth, Pennsylvania. A true patriot, John honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from September 1948 to September 1951. Following his service, he worked as a Senior Analyst...
Joseph P. Adornetto
Jul 3, 2022
Joseph Paul Adornetto “Joe:” age 72 of Port Charlotte passed peacefully on July 3, 2022. Born in Chicago Illinois in 1950. He loved to cook and was in the restaurant business for over 50 years most recently at Hurricane Charley's. He was the life of the party and could always find ways to make anyone laugh. He was preceded in...
Vena Joyce Gardner
Jun 24, 2022
Vena “Joyce” Gardner, 98, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly Williston, ND, passed away on June 24, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1924, in Wilburton, KS. She was a woman of faith, a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Williston, ND and attended the 1st United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda. Joyce married Homer W. Smith in Kinsley,...
Harry Hinrichs
Jun 24, 2022
Harry Hinrichs went to be with his Lord on June 24, 2022. Harry was a New Year’s baby and arrived in 1955. He was born to Norman and Gertrude Hinrichs, who resided in Denver at the time. They built a home near Erie, Colorado and Harry spent his childhood there. Harry was a very gifted athlete and enjoyed participating in...
Michael P. Zupko, Jr.
Jun 23, 2022
Michael P. Zupko Jr., 78, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on June 23, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1944, to Michael Sr.and Helen Zupko in Nanticoke, PA. Michael honorably served in the U.S. Air Force. He moved to Port Charlotte in 2008 and became a member of the American Legion. Michael worked as an Automotive Mechanic and...
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