Obituaries
Byron C. Velvick
Jun 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Byron Charles Velvick of Punta Gorda on June 21, 2022, at the age of 82. Byron will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Wendy; his children Byron Paul and Jamal; his grandchildren, Allesandra and Kamber; and countless friends, including his precious dog, Joy....
Donald P. Mahanor
Jun 17, 2022
Donald P. Mahanor, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Abington, MA, passed away on June 17, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Margaret T. Mahanor, they were married for 53 years. Son of the late Charles Mahahor and Della (Mather) Mahanor. Loving father of Dawn Richardson and her husband, Timothy of Kingston, MA, Donald P. Mahanor, Jr and his wife,...
Patricia A. Jones
Jun 17, 2022
Patricia (Patti) Ann Jones, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1957, in Port Huron Michigan, the daughter of Samuel and Nelda Adkins. She married Garry Jones on July 21, 1979, in Illinois. Patti enjoyed working and loved to stay busy. As a young girl, she participated in baton twirling and dance...
Patricia A. Diaz
Jun 15, 2022
Patricia A. Diaz, 39, of Punta Gorda, FL, lovingly known by her family and friends as Trish, passed away on June 15, 2022. She was born on July 9, 1982, to Pete Diaz and Teresa Tapia in Dallas, Texas. Trish moved to Florida in 1987 and worked as a supervisor in a bakery. She was a very talented artist who...
Thomas Hines
Jun 15, 2022
Thomas Hines, 61, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 15, 2022. He was born on March 18, 1961, to Donald and Arlene Hines in Morse Bluff, NE. Thomas relocated from Lincoln, NE to Florida 20 years ago, retiring from Borden Milk after 10 years of driving for the company. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in...
Billie Ray Hatmaker Jr.
Jun 11, 2022
Billie Ray Hatmaker, Jr., 57, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 11, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1964, in Baltimore Maryland to Ella Jane Muhl. Affectionately known to his family and loved ones as Ray, he honorably served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic with the 2nd Armored...
Paul A. Costanzo
Jun 9, 2022
Paul Andrew Costanzo, 56, of Port Charlotte, Florida and Cape Elizabeth, Maine, passed away at his home on June 9th, 2022. Paul was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Feb. 3rd, 1966. An early move to Green Bay, Wisconsin, proved significant for Paul. As an impressionable youth, his father took him to Lambeau Field for his first Green Bay Packers game,...
Lois Hill
Jun 6, 2022
Lois Hill, 76, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on June 6, 2022. She was born on December 5, 1945, to Fred and Mary Morency in Chicago, Illinois. Lois moved to Punta Gorda in 2006 from Hoffman Estates, Illinois where she worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant for Bretford Manufacturing for 25 years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with...
Michelle F. (Mosley) Jones
Jun 5, 2022
Michelle F. (Mosley) Jones, 49, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 5, 2022, after a brave battle with cancer, she was taken away far too soon. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Florida with her family when she was 6 years old. She began to build her own family at the age of 14. Not...
Michael D. Sundin
Jun 5, 2022
Michael Sundin was born in Detroit on July 20, 1947. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. Michael was a heavy mechanic, learning the trade of welding, and loved it. He began as an assembly line worker and then finally got his welder position, retiring from General Motors Bus and Truck Group in Pontiac, MI. He was very proud of...
Davy W. Bennett
Jun 4, 2022
Davy Wade Bennett Sr, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away June 4, 2022, with his family by his side. The family has truly lost a wonderful human being. Davy was born June 1, 1939, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Lige and Gladys Bennett. He enlisted in the United States Army on August 22, 1959, and proudly served his country in...
Janine H. Smith
Jun 2, 2022
Janine H. Smith, passed away on Thursday, June 2nd at home. Janine was born October 15, 1937, in Goor, Netherlands. Janine started her independent life by moving to Amsterdam. Her job history was interesting; she worked as an au pair in France. She then studied education and became a teacher. Janine continued her education and eventually became a school principal....
Dr. James A. Hearn, M.D., Facc
May 30, 2022
Dr. Hearn was born on January 25, 1952, in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Dr. John Thomas Hearn, Jr, and Mary Blanche Tharpe Hearn. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Hearn, father Dr. John Thomas Hearn, four children, Andrew Hearn and his wife, Beth Lockamy of Athens, Ga, Laura England of Port Charlotte, Florida, David Hearn from Athens, Georgia and John...
Joseph G. Vasile
May 28, 2022
Joseph G Vasile of Port Charlotte, Florida went home to be with God and his relatives on May 28th, 2022. He was born on March 20th, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York, to Thomas and Marie Vasile. He was a fighter from day one!! Born premature he was not even expected to live, he came home and slept in a shoebox...
Norma L. Willett
May 25, 2022
Norma L. Willett, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on May 25, 2022. She was born on June 18, 1933, to John Amos and Nellie Plumley in Glade, West Virginia. Norma moved to Punta Gorda in 1987 from Buckhannon, WV where she was a member of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary and a parishioner at Holy Rosary Catholic Church....
Toni M. David
May 23, 2022
Toni Marie David, née Bertram, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Cape Coral, Florida after a courageous battle with cancer. Toni was born August 3, 1984, in Shelby Ohio to Edward and Linda (Winck) Bertram. Toni is survived by her husband, Shawn David, her daughter, Aria Marie McMullen, Cape Coral; and stepson...
Sean L. Maguire
May 23, 2022
On Monday, May 23rd, 2022, Sean Maguire (31), beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, was taken from this world. Originally from Minnesota, Sean was an Eagle Scout, Rescue Scuba Diver, swim school instructor and manager, volunteer Firefighter, and EMT. He moved to Punta Gorda during the pandemic to be closer to his family and to attend Paramedic school. Sean...
Terence D. Chidsey
May 22, 2022
Terence David Chidsey of Punta Gorda, Florida went home to Jesus on May 22, 2022. He passed away peacefully in his home after an ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) diagnosis in January 2020. He did not allow ALS to define him. Terry accepted this debilitating illness with a grace that can only be explained by his love for and dependence on...
James A. Hire
May 20, 2022
James A. Hire, 83, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1939, to Robert and Frieda Hire in Lima, OH. James resided in Lima until 2015 when he relocated to Punta Gorda. James graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1957 and honorably served in the United States Army from...
Rita F. Monroe
May 20, 2022
Rita Faye Monroe Born 10-2-1946 Died 5-20-2022 Rita will be missed by family & friends. A simple service will be held on June 4th at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church Charlotte Harbor. Located at 4506 Church St. Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980.
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