Obituaries

Robert Miller, Jr.

Robert Miller, Jr.

Dec 16, 2017

Robert Miller, Jr., 65, of Sarasota, FL passed away Dec. 16, 2017. He was born September 28, 1952 in Paterson, N.J. He earned his Bachelor's degree from New College, Sarasota, FL. Robert retired from MBTA in Boston, where he worked in the real estate department. He loved to collect art work and was devoted to his dogs and cats. Robert...

Doreen Kelley

Doreen Kelley

Dec 13, 2017

Doreen Kelley, 76, of Punta Gorda passed away December 13, 2017. She was born Nov. 4, 1941 in Washington, DC to Earl and Thelma Climenhaga. Doreen enjoyed quilting and taking cruises with her husband. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Doreen will be greatly missed by her husband of 33 years, Capt. Rick; daughters, Wendy...

Renos "Bud" C.  Randolph

Renos "Bud" C. Randolph

Dec 12, 2017

Renos "Bud" C. Randolph, 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Dec. 12, 2017. He was born Oct. 21, 1934 in Shelby Co, IN to Renos and Eva Randolph. Renos served in the US Army for 2 years from 1961 to 1963. He retired from the US Post Office in Oct. 2, 1992 and moved from Winter Haven, FL to...

Joseph Nicholas Puglisi

Joseph Nicholas Puglisi

Dec 10, 2017

Joseph Nicholas Puglisi, 69, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of St. Louis, MO passed away Dec. 10, 2017. He was born Dec. 27, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to Joseph and Sidonia Puglisi. Joseph served in the US Army. Joseph will be missed by his beloved wife Diane of 20 years; father of Michael C. Puglisi; step-father of Robert and...

Scott Herold

Scott Herold

Dec 10, 2017

Scott Herold, age 60, passed away on December 10 in Punta Gorda, Florida. Scott was born February 23, 1957 in Morristown, New Jersey to Richard and Eda Herold. Scott is deeply missed by his wife Valerie, sister Patty, brother Marc, many friends and family. Scotts hero in life was his father, and like his father Scott was a man of...

Tom Nelms

Tom Nelms

Dec 4, 2017

Tom Nelms, 68, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Dec. 4, 2017. He was born Nov. 24, 1949 in Cadiz, OH to Clifford and Martha Nelms. He retired from the United States Postal Service and was a Mason with Harrison Lodge #19, Cadiz, OH. Tom was an avid golfer and loved taking photos of sunrises and sunsets. He enjoyed spending...

Ella B. Davis

Ella B. Davis

Dec 4, 2017

Ella B. Davis, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Dec. 4, 2017. She was the daughter of William and Jennie VanDuinen, born on January 27, 1927 in Georgetown Township in Ottawa County, Michigan. Ella was a stay-at-home mom for many years until she was employed as a Data Entry Clerk. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church...

Donald Farquharson

Donald Farquharson

Nov 30, 2017

Donald Farquharson, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Peoria, IL passed away Nov. 30, 2017. He was born Feb. 15, 1939 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Alwin and Elena Farquharson. He served in the Argentina Navy HQ Command as a Special Attach and had a role in Argentine Navy purchasing ships "Destroyer and Transport" from the United States. Donald...

Ann Katherine Ridler Shearer

Ann Katherine Ridler Shearer

Nov 29, 2017

Ann Kathrine Ridler Shearer of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully November 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born October 30, 1928 in Cleveland Ohio to Earl and Mary Ridler. She married Joseph B. Shearer in 1948 then moved to Buffalo to raise a family. After living in Buffalo N.Y for 30 years she moved to Houston Texas with...

Jean Osborne

Jean Osborne

Nov 27, 2017

Jean Osborne passed away peacefully on Nov. 27, 2017 at the age of 76 in Punta Gorda, FL, while residing at the Palms of Punta Gorda Assisted Living Facility. Jean suffered for some years from frontotemporal degeneration which is a rare form of dementia. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Q. Osborne; daughter, Andrea P. Osborne; and brothers, David,...

James J. Bailey

James J. Bailey

Nov 23, 2017

James J. Bailey, 82 of Punta Gorda, FL and Norwalk, CT left this world on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Stamford, CT to Elsie and James H. Bailey. After graduating from Stamford High School Jim enlisted in the US Army where he became a chef, boasting he made the best apple turnovers in...

Wanda K.  Geist

Wanda K. Geist

Nov 21, 2017

Wanda K. Geist, 96, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, receiving Holy Communion and last rites on Nov. 21, 2017. Wandas journey began as a premature infant on Nov. 12, 1921 in Gary, Indiana. Her parents, Wladyslaw "Walter" Kaplon and Bronislawa "Bernice" Szymanska Kaplon, both emigrated from Lublin, Poland to Chicago, IL. Wandas first language was...

Byron Wauters

Byron Wauters

Nov 11, 2017

Byron Wauters, 81 of Punta Gorda passed away November 11, 2017. He was the son of Harry and Mildred (Middleton) Wauters, born on December 6, 1935 in East Orange, NJ. Byron moved to Punta Gorda in 2001 from Medford, NJ. He loved running marathons, playing golf and tennis, music, traveling and spending time with his family. Byron with be greatly...

Kaleb L. Gardner

Kaleb L. Gardner

Nov 7, 2017

Kaleb L. Gardner our 9 year old angel left this earth on November 7, 2017 after a long illness at All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL. He was born August 13, 2008 in Port Charlotte, FL. Kaleb loved watching lights, cookie monster, Mickey Mouse, Sponge Bob Square Pants and listening to music, especially Disney. He enjoyed cuddling with his favorite...

Theresa B. Richardson

Theresa B. Richardson

Nov 6, 2017

Theresa B. Richardson, born June 23, 1931 in Gardner, MA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 6, 2017. She was married to her husband of 62 years, Robert Lee Richardson, who preceded her in death. In addition to her loving husband, proceeding her in death was her father, Michael Pastic; mother, Alice Plona; brother, Henry; granddaughter,...

Debra Kay Meredith-Peters

Debra Kay Meredith-Peters

Nov 5, 2017

Debra Kay Meredith-Peters, 58, Punta Gorda, FL passed away Nov. 5, 2017. She was born on July 3, 1959 in Tiffin, OH. Debra moved to Florida in 1983, working in property management, starting her own company Star and finally moving into real estate. In 2004, she partnered with Rocky Farhat and became broker/owner of ReMax Anchor Realty, Punta Gorda. In...

Carol R. Remillard

Carol R. Remillard

Nov 1, 2017

Carol R. Remillard, 67, of Sebring, FL passed away unexpectedly November 1, 2017. She was born May 13, 1950 in Manchester, NH. Carol was a retired medical transcriptionist. She was an artist and a Christian woman who taught her children faith and love. Carol will be remembered as a loving, kind, smart, selfless, humble woman with a heart of gold....

William L. Lyons

William L. Lyons

Oct 20, 2017

Lyons, William "Bill" It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Lyons shares his unexpected passing. Bill hails from Grattan, Michigan and had shared endless stories and happy memories about the Grattan bait shop. He retired from Sound Tech in Grand Rapids before moving to Florida and summering in Six Lakes, Michigan. Bill loved his family and he...

John "Jack" Monahan

John "Jack" Monahan

Oct 19, 2017

John "Jack" Monahan, 83, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Cliffside Park, NJ passed away October 19, 2017. He was born September 2, 1934 in North Bergen, N.J. to William and Elizabeth Monahan. Jack served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus, PGI Civic Association. Jack was the owner/president...

Judy K. Alves

Judy K. Alves

Oct 16, 2017

Judy Alves, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Barrington, R.I. passed away October 16, 2017. She was born January 25, 1938 in St. Albans, VT to John and Kathryn Bressette. Judy graduated from the College of St. Rose, Albany, NY and worked as an RN. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Punta Gorda. Judy was a...

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