Obituaries

Ralph A. Stephens
May 1, 2017
Ralph Stephens, 70, of Port Charlotte passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at his home in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born January 17, 1947 in Fort Smith, AR to Clarissa Idell Stephens and Truman Almer Stephens. Ralph received a BSBA in Finance from the University of Arkansas and a Masters of Commerce and Finance from St Louis University....

Douglas Wayne Rynex
Apr 29, 2017
Douglas Wayne Rynex, 55, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 after battling an illness for many years. Doug was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 14, 1962 and lived in Jackson, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois and Punta Gorda, Florida. Doug was a person with a strong interest in the spiritual matters of life and death. He worked...

John H. Denby
Apr 29, 2017
John H. Denby, Sr., 79, of Punta Gorda, FL when he went to his Heavenly Home on April 29, 2017. He was born July 16, 1937 in Homestead, FL. John was a Pastor for over 40 years and touched thousands of lives. He loved to fish and hunt but he absolutely LOVED People. He was such a servant for Christ...

Jeanne E. Hart
Apr 27, 2017
Jeanne E. Hart, 89, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of New Cumberland, PA, passed away April 27, 2017. She was the daughter of Benjamin P. and Blanche Mowrey, born January 18, 1928 in New Cumberland. Jean was a bookkeeper for the Borough of New Cumberland for many years; and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She moved to Port...
Marian L. Killingbeck
Apr 25, 2017
Marian L. Killingbeck, 90, of Oscoda, Michigan, passed away April 25, 2017 at her home in Punta Gorda, Florida. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Charles "Chuck" Killingbeck of Oscoda, Michigan and her sister, Betty Rogers of Prudenville, Michigan. Marian and Chuck were long-time residents of Oscoda and were among the first members of Lakewood Shores Country...

Mary L. Shaughnessy
Apr 25, 2017
Mary L. Shaughnessy, 80, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Haddonfield, N.J. passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She was the daughter of James and Lillie Bates, born August 17, 1936 in Camden, N.J. Mary was a member of the C& MA Church in New Jersey and the Methodist Church in Port Charlotte. She enjoyed traveling, painting, flora arranging and...

Carl E Rehm
Apr 23, 2017
Carl E. Rehm, 86, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Orchard Lake, MI. passed away April 23, 2017. Carl was commissioned in the USAF in 1950. He was a flight instructor and bomber pilot, serving with distinction. Carl served in the reserves and retired as a Major. Carl graduated from General Motors Institute and started his civilian career with GM. Carl...
William Mclafferty
Apr 21, 2017
William "Bill" McLafferty, 56, of Plant City, FL, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 21, 2017. He was the son of William and Ellen McLafferty, born May 30, 1960 in Bridgeport, CT. Bill was a retired Fire Medic Charlotte County. He was the President and Owner of McLafferty and Sons, Inc.,...
Mike L. Mccalister
Apr 17, 2017
Michael "Mike" L. McCalister, 75, of North Port, FL went to be with our Lord on April 17, 2017. He was born to Roy and Jean McCalister on June 30, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN. Mike moved to Port Charlotte in 1975 and worked for many years at Charlotte Excavating and later for Forsberg Construction, Inc. Mike served his community most...
Theodora Turner
Apr 15, 2017
Theodora "Tedi" Turner was the only child of Drs. Paul and Theodora Schreiter. She was born April 4, 1927 in Bristol, CT. Tedi attended Bristol High School and graduated from Pine Manor Junior College in Wellesly, MA. She attended the National College of Drugless Physicians in Chicago, IL and graduated with degrees of Doctor of Chiropractic and Doctor of Naturopathy....

Ronald D. Mowry
Apr 13, 2017
Ronald D. Mowry, 74, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Boiling Springs, PA passed away April 13, 2017. He was the son of Robert and Thelma Mowry, born April 19, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA. Ronald was the owner of a jewelry business. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the Elks, former member of Isles Yacht...

Eileen W. Paulson
Apr 8, 2017
Eileen W. Paulson, 85, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away April 8, 2017. She was the daughter of Patrick and Annie Walsh, born September 6, 1931 in Arlington, MA. Eileen graduated at Groton High School with Summa Cum Laude Honors and was class president for 4 years. She received her Associate Degree from Tufts University in Boston, MA. Eileen worked...
Roland A. Morosse
Apr 7, 2017
Roland A. Morosse, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home. He was born December 11, 1930 in New Bedford, MA to Adelard and Emilia Morosse. Roland served in the US Army during the Korean War. He had the opportunity to join Mohawk Airlines in 1955 as a mechanic...

Stephen J. Kopp Iii
Mar 30, 2017
Stephen J. Kopp of Port Charlotte, FL died at his home peacefully with his wife of 32 years, Cindy by his side on Thursday, March 30, 2017. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.
Larry P. Hunsinger, Sr.
Mar 29, 2017
Larry P. Hunsinger, Sr., 71, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 29, 2017. He was born September 8, 1945 in Berwick, PA to Leroy and Elda Hunsinger. Larry served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He loved riding his Harley with his friends and enjoyed fishing. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his dog...
Kenneth S. Badali
Mar 26, 2017
Kenneth S. Badali, 60, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Cape Coral, FL passed away March 26, 2017. He was born October 5, 1956 in Chicago, IL to David and Grace Badali. Kenneth worked for different places including as a Police Officer in Harvey, IL, The Harvey IL Street Department, and Commissioner for the Harvey Park District. After moving to...
Morris E. Serapiglia, Jr.
Mar 17, 2017
Morris E. Serapiglia, Jr., 81, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Johnston, RI passed away March 17, 2017. He was the son of Anna and Morris Serapiglia, Sr., born September 29, 1935 in Providence, RI. Morris was a member of San Antonio Catholic Church and Rhode Island Club, Port Charlotte. He enjoyed golfing, cruises, traveling and going out to dinner....

Louis Kushner
Mar 12, 2017
Louis Kushner, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL and Long Island, NY passed away March 12, 2017. He was the only child of Abraham and Bella Kushner, born September 2, 1930 in the Bronx, NY. Lou served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as Executive Vice President and Chief Counsel of First...
Anthony Maresca
Mar 12, 2017
Anthony "Tony" Maresca, 62, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was born July 25, 1954 in Glen Ridge, NJ to Anthony and Josephine Maresca. Tony worked as a ceramic tile contractor since 1979. He was an avid bass fisherman and loved spending quality time with his family. Tony will be...
Peggy A. Cox
Mar 11, 2017
Peggy Ann Cox was the daughter of Gurdon and Aeleta Begeal. She married Lawrence Joseph "Skeeter" Doran and they had 3 sons, Joe, Mike and Pat and later she married Royal "Barry" Cox and they had 2 daughters, Pam and Christy. Peggy had a knack for making the best of whatever life handed her. As a working single mother raising...
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