Obituaries

Suzanne Sue Whitaker

Suzanne Sue Whitaker

Jul 25, 2018

Suzanne Whitaker, 72, of Arcadia, FL passed away July 25, 2018 after a two-year battle with ALS. Born August 7, 1945 in Cleveland, OH, Sue, as she liked to be called, was raised in Chardin, OH by her adoptive parents Elmer and Josephine Krejchi. In her junior high and high school years, Sue loved dancing, especially tap and ballet. She...

Wyatt E Mcdaniel

Wyatt E Mcdaniel

Jul 21, 2018

Wyatt Evans McDaniel (Mac) of Naples, FL passed away to eternal life on July 21, 2018. He was born (and raised on a farm) in Amesville, Ohio to the late Nelle (Evans) and Wyatt D. McDaniel. Wyatt was an industry pioneer in radio and TV broadcast engineering. He built his first crystal radio in 6th grade which developed his lifelong...

Julia  Ann Valentine

Julia Ann Valentine

Jul 10, 2018

Julia Ann Valentine 66, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Tuesday July 10, 2018. She was born November 12, 1951 in Knoxville, TN. Julia was a massage therapist who enjoyed pastimes such as playing guitar, singing, music and painting. Julia will be remembered for her kind heart and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Julia will be...

Edward J. "Ed" Beaver

Edward J. "Ed" Beaver

Jul 9, 2018

Edward J. Ed Beaver, 80, of Port Charlotte passed away July 9, 2018. He was the son of Edward Beaver and Martha and Herm Neil, born June 21, 1938 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ed had a long career with the Battle Creek (Michigan) City Police Dept and, as an accomplished SCUBA diver, served on the Search & Rescue Dive Team. He...

Anthony P Neri

Anthony P Neri

Jul 6, 2018

Anthony P. Neri, 87, of Whipple Rd., Pascoag, RI and Winward Court, Punta Gorda, FL left this world behind on 7/6/18 surrounded by his treasured family in the home that he loved. He leaves behind his cherished wife Jacqueline Mary (McMullen) Neri. He is survived by 7 children; Anthony Neri of Exeter, Lucia Neri and Catherine Robidoux, Peter Neri and...

Ray M. Whitt, Jr.

Ray M. Whitt, Jr.

Jul 4, 2018

Pastor Ray M. Whitt, Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus on July 4, 2018, at 4:20 p.m. Ray was born August 26, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA. He resided in Cape Coral, Florida but his heart remained in Spain where he and Judy served as Missionaries for World Partners for many years. He had a brief and brave battle...

Gail D. Gibbs

Gail D. Gibbs

Jul 3, 2018

Gail Dowell Gibbs, Age 83, of Lusby, Maryland and Punta Gorda, Florida died on June 3, 2018. She was born on May 16, 1935 in Prince Fredrick, Maryland to Benjamin Chambers Dowell and Ethel (Schutt) Dowell. She attended public schools in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High in 1953. Upon graduation, she and several classmates were hired in administrative...

Greg Hanlon

Greg Hanlon

Jun 30, 2018

Gregory Dale Hanlon, 57, of Punta Gorda, Florida, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 27, 1960. Greg attended Mount Healthy High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and Deer Park High School in Deer Park, Texas. Greg had a passion for the outdoors and he especially loved fishing. His other...