Obituaries

Antonetta Marie Dasilva

Antonetta Marie Dasilva

Nov 28, 2016

Antonetta Marie daSilva, 84, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Gloucester, MA, passed away November 28, 2016. She was the wife of Fernando daSilva and daughter of Sebastian and Cologera Lovasco, born April 8, 1932 in Boston, MA. Antonetta was a seamstress at Mighty Mack, and then worked in the cafeteria at Saint Peter's High School before opening "Arnie's Coffee...

June M. Warram

June M. Warram

Nov 27, 2016

June Marie Warram, 59, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully November 27, 2016. She was native of Punta Gorda, born July 6, 1957 to Guy and Gay Tremblay. June graduated from Charlotte High School. She was her husband's right hand woman, best friend and biggest fan. She loved her family more than anything and would make sure everyone was...

Walter L. Currence, Jr.

Walter L. Currence, Jr.

Nov 27, 2016

Walter Lee "John" Currence, Jr., 77, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away peacefully on November 27, 2016 with his devoted wife, Beverly, family and friends by his side. He was born July 25, 1939 in Elkins, WV to Anna and Walter Currence, Sr. John served in the US Navy aboard the USS Leyte and Wrangell. John spent most of his...

Jane G. Schroder

Jane G. Schroder

Nov 26, 2016

Jane Schroder, 99, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Binghamton, NY passed away November 26, 2016. Born July 23, 1917 in Johnson City, NY to Dr. Edward Raymond and Lillian Gillespie. Jane graduated from Miss Finch Finishing School in NYC and Miss Halls School, Pittsfield, MA. She was an active member of Trinity Memorial Church Altar Guild. Volunteered for Lourdes...

Clara Mae Clarkson

Clara Mae Clarkson

Nov 26, 2016

Clara Mae Clarkson, 95, of Naples, FL, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL passed November 26, 2016. She was born September 3, 1921 in Campbellsville, KY to John and Mary Hardin. Clara was a teacher's aide and bus driver for Charlotte Harbor and Fort Ogden School for disabled children with CCPS for 19 years. She was a member of Eastside Baptist...

Frank A. Meagher

Frank A. Meagher

Nov 26, 2016

Frank A. Meagher, 80, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Fairport, NY passed away November 26, 2016. He was born February 18, 1936 in Rochester, NY to Leo and Olive Meagher. Frank was a US Army Veteran and worked as a Foreman for Rochester Gas and Electric, Rochester, NY. He was a member of the Punta Gorda Elks. Frank will...

Florence C. Barringer

Florence C. Barringer

Nov 21, 2016

Florence C. Barringer, 92, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away November 21, 2016. She was the daughter of George and Sarah Flowers, born on September 12, 1924 in McKeesport, PA. A graveside service will be held at 11am, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte, FL.

Jeanette "J" Clanton Kirschling

Jeanette "J" Clanton Kirschling

Nov 20, 2016

Jeanette "J" Clanton Kirschling, 67 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on November 20, 2016. She was born April 20, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York, to Earl and Eleanor Carson. After spending her childhood in Virginia, where she graduated from Radford University with a B.S. in Education, she moved to Greensboro, North Carolina. There she raised her two children, earned...

Edward W. Blomquist

Edward W. Blomquist

Nov 17, 2016

Edward W. Blomquist, 90, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away November 17, 2016. He was the son of Adolph and Amy Blomquist, born May 4, 1926 in Jersey City, NJ. Ed worked for many years at the Bergen Co. Justice Center, and retired as Senior Mail Clerk. He was very involved as a 32nd Degree Mason, and was Past Master...

Barbara E. Lahrman

Barbara E. Lahrman

Nov 17, 2016

Barbara E. Lahrman, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away November 17, 2016. She was born October 3, 1939 in Bronx, New York. Barbara was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Punta Gorda. Barbara will be greatly missed by her husband, James; children, Melanie Gilman and James Lahrman. She was preceded in death by son, Daniel Lahrman. A memorial...

Gertrude  L. Albus

Gertrude L. Albus

Nov 14, 2016

Gertrude L. Albus, 87, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away November 14, 2016. She was the youngest child of George and Elda Miller, born July 19, 1929 in Johnstown, PA. Gertrude worked for Charlotte County School systems as bus driver for 42 years. She was a member of the Moose. Gertrude enjoyed sewing covers for furniture, drapes; making pickles and...

Charles R. Johnson

Charles R. Johnson

Nov 8, 2016

Charles R. Johnson, 93, of North Port, FL passed away November 8, 2016. He was the son of Charles and Ruth Johnson, born June 7, 1923 in Randolph, MA. Charles was a retired Commander from the US Navy during WWII. He was a teacher at Venice High School and an avid golfer. He was a member of Our Lady of...

M. Ash Kearney

M. Ash Kearney

Nov 5, 2016

Ash Kearney of Venice, FL, formerly of Boone, NC and Houston, TX passed away peacefully with family. He graduated from North Carolina State as a Chemical Engineer. Ash served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He retired from ARAMCO in 1981 after 32 years. He was responsible for design and building of Shedgum gas plant and Manager upon...

John R. Bolton, Ii

John R. Bolton, Ii

Nov 3, 2016

John R. Bolton, II, 45, of Port Charlotte, FL passed suddenly on November 3, 2016 after a short illness. He was born August 13, 1971, Fort Myers, FL. John was an IT Training Specialist with Charlotte County EMS. He cherished his time he spent with his family, especially his boys; and he loved playing guitar. John will be greatly missed...

James E. Fockler

James E. Fockler

Oct 28, 2016

James E. Fockler, 54, of North Port, FL passed away October 28, 2016. He was the son of Richard and Jean Fockler, born December 6, 1961 in Canton, Ohio. Jim retired from Sensormatic/Tyco in 2015. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home and watching NASCAR. He will be missed by his brother, John (Jane) Fockler; sister, Diane Vyain; nephew, Jeffrey...

Irene M. Roth

Irene M. Roth

Oct 23, 2016

Irene M. Roth, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 23, 2016. She was born July 24, 1930 in Boston, MA. Irene was a snowbird for 15 years and moved to this area from Boston, MA in 2009. She was a retired Parish Secretary for Holey Name Catholic Church, Boston, MA. Irene was an active member in church activities,...

Robin Ann Cihlar

Robin Ann Cihlar

Oct 21, 2016

Robin Ann Cihlar, 56, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 21, 2016. She was the daughter Robert and Jackie Chilar, born September 17, 1960 in Bayshore, N.Y. Robin graduated from West Islip High School in Long Island, New York in 1978. She moved to Port Charlotte in 1987. Robin loved cooking for her family and friends; and enjoyed watching...

Christine N. Brown

Christine N. Brown

Oct 16, 2016

Christine N. Brown, 30, of North Port, FL passed away October 16, 2016 after a valiantly battle with Grade IV Glioblastoma Brain Cancer since July of 2015. She was born March 27, 1986 in Longmont, CO. She graduated from North Port High School in 2004 and was a 2014 graduate of Southwest Florida College, where she earned an Associate's degree...

Joseph M. Leonard

Joseph M. Leonard

Oct 16, 2016

Joseph "Mickey" Leonard, 81, resident of Heron's Glen of N. Ft. Myers, FL and former longtime resident of Worth, IL at peace Sunday October 16, 2016 at his home. He was born August 2, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Exilda Leonard. Mickey was a loving husband and father. Before retirement he enjoyed being a Chicago Fireman...

Bertha G. Sadowski

Bertha G. Sadowski

Oct 14, 2016

Bertha Guzik Sadowski, 89, of Lake Suzy, FL, formerly of New Britain, CT passed away peacefully on October 14, 2016. She was born February 14, 1927 in Poland. At the age of 12, she was taken to Germany to work on a labor camp for the duration of WWII. After the war she married and moved to the United States...

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