Obituaries

Joe Diaz, Sr.

Joe Diaz, Sr.

Dec 11, 2016

Joe Diaz, Sr., 80, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away December 11, 2016. He was the son of Manuel and Ana Diaz, born August 18, 1936 in Jerez de Lafrontera, Spain. Joe was a scout master for Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years and an Explorer Group Leader. He was of the Catholic Faith. Joe was an avid...

Heidi Ellen Beachley

Heidi Ellen Beachley

Dec 10, 2016

Heidi Ellen Beachley, 32, of North Port, FL went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was the daughter of Mark and Helen Beachley, born on April 18, 1984 in Hagerstown, MD. Heidi enjoyed swimming, taking cruises and especially caring for her two boys. Heidi will be greatly missed by her parents, Mark and Helen; sons,...

Jere L. Williams

Jere L. Williams

Dec 7, 2016

Jere L. Williams, 52, of Port Charlotte passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was the son of Sylvester Williams, Sr. and Irene Williams, born August 7, 1964 in Cincinnati, OH. Jere moved to Port Charlotte in 1996 to open and manage the 7-11 on Kings Hwy. Later, Jere began his career in nursing as an LPN at Fawcett Memorial...

Steve L. Stufer

Steve L. Stufer

Dec 6, 2016

Stephen L. "Steve" Stufer, 56, of Port Charlotte, Florida, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his home. Steve was born on October 30, 1960, in Springfield, Illinois, son of the late Thomas J. Stufer and Carole K. Stufer. He was raised in Springfield and moved to Florida in 1989. Steve owned and operated his own lawn maintenance service in...

Brittany Lynn Beni

Brittany Lynn Beni

Dec 5, 2016

Brittany Lynn Beni, 21, Port Charlotte, FL passed away December 5, 2016. She was born September 22, 1995 in Bayshore, NY to Nicholas and Linda Beni. Brittany graduated from Charlotte High School in 2013 with Cum Laude Honors and currently was attending FSW College. She loved to sing, play softball, volleyball and enjoyed doing crafts. Brittany was an alter server...

Norman D. Emily

Norman D. Emily

Dec 3, 2016

Norman Dwight Emily, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Crandall, IN passed December 3, 2016. He was born on December 21, 1929, to Ivan C. and Virginia F. Emily. Norman retired from General Electric in Louisville, KY after 40 years as a Senior Finishes Chemist. He served proudly in the U. S. Air Force and retired from the Kentucky...

Betty Jo Mayberry

Betty Jo Mayberry

Dec 2, 2016

Betty Jo Mayberry, 70, of Port Charlotte, FL went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2016. She was born March 15, 1946 in Goshen, IN to J. Clair and Dorothy C. Kauffman. She was raised in a loving Christian home and attended West Goshen Church of the Brethren. Betty Jo was married to Dave Williams and had 2...

Thomas "Tommy"  J. Hammond

Thomas "Tommy" J. Hammond

Nov 29, 2016

Thomas J. "Tommy" Hammond, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Midland, MI passed away November 29, 2016. He was the son of Dr. R.E. and Helen Hammond, born September 21, 1934 in Lansing, MI. Tommy retired as a Staff Sgt from the Air Force after serving 27 years, including the Korean Conflict. After retirement he begin Tri Axle Trucking...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...