Obituaries

Apr 21, 2018

Apr 21, 2018

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Apr 19, 2018

Karen Christine Rachwal, 63, of Punta Gorda passed away April 19, 2018. She was the daughter of Henry and Nancy Rachwal, born March 13, 1955 in Passaic, NJ. Karen graduated from Montclair State University; she worked for Bergen Brunswig Corp. and was a top pharmaceutical salesperson. Karen came to Punta Gorda in 1995 from Saddle Brook, NJ; she was a...

Apr 19, 2018

Apr 16, 2018

Apr 16, 2018

William F. Simmons Jr., 85, of Venice went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2018 Born in Dorchester MA on May 23, 1932, Son of the late William F. Simmons Sr. and Dorothy (MacNaught) Simmons. William attended Springfield High School. Bill achieved Eagle Scout from the the Boy Scouts of America. He honorably serviced in the...

Apr 14, 2018

Apr 14, 2018

Annette F. Hilligas, 83 of Port Charlotte, Florida and formerly of Naples, Florida went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 14th, 2018. Annette was born August 31st, 1933 in Bay City, Michigan where her parents, John & Irene Archambeau, lovingly welcomed her into their lives. After moving to Florida, Miss Annette worked for Childs Path for 22 years in...

Apr 14, 2018

Margaret D. Pedu July 12, 1925 - April 14, 2018 Margaret (Maggie) Dezendorf Pedu passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at age 92 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was born in Mineola, Long Island, NY to Margaret Kent and Charles Frederick Dezendorf. She spent her childhood in East Williston, NY. She graduated from Roslyn High...

Apr 12, 2018

Alvah L. Rogers, AKA Capt. Al, died peacefully on April 12, 2018 at Hospice House in Port Charlotte, FL. His wife of 56 years Carole, nee Goplerud, and his daughter Nicole were at his side. Al was born in Muskogee, OK on October 28, 1939. His parents, Al, Sr. and Christine Rogers predeceased him. He attended high school in Miami,...

Apr 11, 2018

James E. Smith, 90, of Port Charlotte passed away April 11, 2018. He was the son of James and Helen Smith, born March 30, 1928 in the Bronx, NY. James served in the US Navy. He was a construction foreman for Ceco Corp.,and owned a drywall business before retiring. James was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church...

Apr 11, 2018

Apr 11, 2018

Therese (Terry) LeBreck passed away peacefully April 11, 2018 after a courageous battle with Parkinson Disease. She raised her family in Manitowoc, WI as a single Mom and moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1977. Upon retiring from her career in insurance, Terry moved to Punta Gorda, FL in 1995 and enjoyed her time traveling to Europe and throughout the US....

Apr 10, 2018

Apr 8, 2018

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Apr 7, 2018

Kenneth L. Haun of Punta Gorda passed away April 7, 2018. He was the son of Orval N. and Norene Haun, born in Newfane, NY in 1932. Ken lived in Niagara Falls, NY for most of his younger years until the age of 13 when he moved to Syracuse, NY. In 1950, he graduated from Eastwood High School and moved...

Apr 6, 2018

Apr 2, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Beverly Ann Garrity announces her passing after a short illness on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the age of 75 years. Beverly will be lovingly remembered by Martin, her husband of 55 years, and her children, Martin Jr. and Jacqueline Gardner and her husband, Mark. Beverly will also be fondly remembered...