Obituaries

Shirley A. Berkshire

Shirley A. Berkshire

Feb 26, 2016

Shirley A. Berkshire, 81, of Punta Gorda, passed away on February 26, 2016 in Punta Gorda, Fl. Born in Baltimore, MD, on July 30, 1934, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Kruse. Shirley was a member of Friendship United Methodist. She will be remembered for her hospitality and generous heart. Shirley is survived by her five children: David...

Shirley Mae Bushey

Shirley Mae Bushey

Feb 25, 2016

Shirley Mae Bushey, 88, of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Esko, MN passed away February 25, 2016. Born May 14, 1927 in Moose Lake, MN, she was the only child of Newell and Marie Anderson. Shirley was a 1949 graduate of St. Cloud State University in St Cloud MN and taught music and kindergarten in the Duluth, Esko and Cloquet...

Willard Phillips

Willard Phillips

Feb 25, 2016

Willard Phillips, 76, of Punta Gorda passed away February 25, 2016.

Willard A. Phillips

Willard A. Phillips

Feb 25, 2016

Willard A. Phillips, 76, of Punta Gorda passed away February 25, 2016.

Willard A. Phillips

Willard A. Phillips

Feb 25, 2016

Willard "Phil" Phillips, 76, passed away in Tidewell Hospice of Port Charlotte, surrounded by his family on February 25, 2016. Phil was born in Watseka, Illinois on December10, 1939, the son of Austin and Vivian Bruner. He was a four year US Navy Veteran. Phil worked at Berkley Davis in Danville, Illinois for 19 years and later retired from ASCO,...

Helen E. Reynolds

Helen E. Reynolds

Feb 24, 2016

Helen E. Reynolds, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away February 24, 2016. She was the daughter of Henry and Margurite McNally, born August 30, 1925 in Olmstedville, NY. Helen was a member of the Rotary Club, Albany, NY, Zonta International, Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, Antique and Classic Boat Society, the Elks Club of Punta Gorda and past president on...

Daniel A. Bindl

Daniel A. Bindl

Feb 23, 2016

Daniel A. Bindl, 70, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 23, 2016. He was the son of Victor and Martha Bindl, born August 19, 1945.

Robert V. Kenyon, Sr.

Robert V. Kenyon, Sr.

Feb 22, 2016

Robert Vincent "Bob" Kenyon, 91, of Port Charlotte, FL, died February 22, 2016 at 10:22 AM at Village Place Health & Rehabilitation in Port Charlotte. He had been recovering from emergency surgery earlier in the month, and suffered cardiac arrest following a beautiful shared morning with his wife of 68 years, Lucy Kenyon. Mr. Kenyon was born November 19, 1924...

Joel A. Teta

Joel A. Teta

Feb 17, 2016

Joel A. Teta, 44, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 17, 2016. He was the beloved son of Joseph and Gail Teta, born May 9, 1971 in Warwick, RI. Joel traveled all over the United States selling sport art memorabilia. He enjoyed fishing with friends, loved going to the beach, motorcycles and working on cars. Joel will be greatly...

Donald  Knickerbocker

Donald Knickerbocker

Feb 17, 2016

Donald "Don" Knickerbocker, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 17, 2016. He was born September 15, 1933 in Binghamton, NY to Lorne and Madolyn Knickerbocker. Don was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed watching sports and especially NASCAR. Don will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Don will be greatly missed by his daughters, Cheryl...

Conrad H. Perry

Conrad H. Perry

Feb 15, 2016

Conrad H. Perry, 80, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 15, 2016. He was born March 6, 1935 in Buffalo, NY to William and Helen Perry. Conrad attended P.S. #39, Buffalo Technical High School and graduated with a degree in Electrical Technology from Erie County Community College. He served in the...

Loren R. Metzger

Loren R. Metzger

Feb 5, 2016

Loren R. Metzger, 95, of South Whitley IN and winter resident of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 5, 2016 at Bayfront Health of Punta Gorda. He was born October 24, 1920 in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Howard and Iva Metzger. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1938 and obtained his Bachelor's degree from Manchester College, N. Manchester, IN...

Lawrence W. Skay

Lawrence W. Skay

Feb 4, 2016

Lawrence "Larry" William Skay, 64 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016 at his home. He was born February 4, 1952 in Rahway, New Jersey to Harold and Louise Skay. Larry grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey until 1969 and then the family moved to Port Charlotte. After graduating from Charlotte High School in 1970,...

Traudel Simon

Traudel Simon

Feb 3, 2016

Traudel Simon, 85, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wed. Feb. 3, 2016. She was born April 6, 1930 in Germany, the oldest of four children. Traudel came to this country May 31, 1955 by the way of Ellis Island. She lived in New York City with her sister and worked as a maid. There she met Marcel Simon and...

Nathan Ray

Nathan Ray

Feb 2, 2016

Nathan Ray, 17 of Rotonda West, FL passed away Feb. 2, 2016. He was the son of Bernie and Karen Ray. Nathan was born in the Netherlands, but has spent most of his life in Rotonda West FL. He was a senior at Lemon Bay Highs School where he excelled in science and academics and sports. Nathan was a nominee...

Zdzislaw Kawejsza

Zdzislaw Kawejsza

Feb 1, 2016

Zdzislaw "Joe" Kawejsza, 81, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Born April 15, 1934 in Poland, he was the son of Piotre and Ludwica. At the age of 28, Joe came to the United States with .00 in his pocket. He worked hard to build a new life, becoming the manager of the...

Thomas R. Adams

Thomas R. Adams

Jan 23, 2016

Thomas R. Adams, 68, of Punta Gorda passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. He was born on October 21, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thomas graduated from Mariemont High School, Mariemont, Ohio in 1966. Then he graduated from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky in 1970. Thomas had a varied career in business management that spanned over 30 years....

Fred A. Addison

Fred A. Addison

Jan 23, 2016

Fred A. Addison, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. He was the son of John and Myrtle Addison born July 28, 1927 and lived his whole life in Punta Gorda. He had to leave to school as a young man to help support his family. Fred was a US Navy veteran. He was the original...

Mauro Pappagalli

Mauro Pappagalli

Jan 16, 2016

Mauro Pappagalli, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Wall, N.J. passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. He was the son of Luigi and Rosalia Pappagalli, born June 1, 1937 in Italy. Mauro was a professor at Rutger's University and then later retired from the Federal Government. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus....

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