Obituaries

Jb Bradshaw

Jb Bradshaw

Apr 9, 2016

JB Bradshaw, 66, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was the son of Mary and Doliver "Brad" Bradshaw, born September 26, 1949 in Huntington, WV. JB moved from Huntington, WV to Punta Gorda in 1951. He was a veteran of US Air Force, licensed general contractor, tackle representative, real estate agent and Charter Captain. JB...

Rita G. Bowers

Rita G. Bowers

Apr 8, 2016

Rita G. Bowers, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Redding, CT passed away April 8, 2016. She was the daughter of Vance and Edith Eckard, born March 11, 1939 in Conover, NC. Rita was a retired realtor. She was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Ridgefield, CT and Church of the Good Shepherd, Punta Gorda, FL. Rita will...

Richard J. Weinberger

Richard J. Weinberger

Apr 7, 2016

Richard J. Weinberger, 71, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away April 7, 2016. Born January 18, 1945 in El Reno, OK. Private burial will be held.

Patricia Ann Sutton

Patricia Ann Sutton

Apr 3, 2016

Patricia Ann Sutton, 76, of Port Charlotte, FL passed into eternal life on April 3, 2016 to reside forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was the daughter of Arthur and Verena Goff, born Dec. 1, 1939 in Punta Gorda, FL. Patricia was a lifetime native of Punta Gorda and a dedicated School Bus driver for 21 years...

Ray Fowler

Ray Fowler

Apr 1, 2016

Ray Fowler, 38 of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Fort Myers, FL passed away suddenly on April 1, 2016. He was the son of Danny and Margaret Fowler, born December 22, 1927 in Fort Myers, FL. Obituary information is pending.

Kerri Lee Kaminski

Kerri Lee Kaminski

Apr 1, 2016

Kerri Lee Kaminski, 46, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away April 1, 2016. She was the only child of William and Lindalee Kaminski, born on April 15, 1969 in Manhassette, NY. Anyone that knew Kerri knew she was an inspiration and excelled at everything she did. Kerri will be remembered as the girl with the contagious smile. Kerri will be...

John D. Markle

John D. Markle

Mar 31, 2016

John David Markle, 54, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 31, 2016. He was born May 21, 1961, in Toledo, Ohio, to David and Judy Markle. John graduated from St. Johns High School in 1979, and considered himself a proud Catholic School Survivor. John moved to Port Charlotte in 1985 and worked in the air conditioning business for many...

William T. Miller, Sr.

William T. Miller, Sr.

Mar 27, 2016

William T. Miller, Sr., 69, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away March 27, 2016. He was the son of William L. and Gladys Miller, born November 8, 1946 in Covington, KY. William grew up in Cincinnati, OH and then moved to Louisville, KY for most of his adult life. He was a US Navy veteran and after being honorable discharge...

Donald J. Stack, Sr.

Donald J. Stack, Sr.

Mar 26, 2016

Donald Joseph "Don" Stack, Sr., 81, of Punta Gorda passed away on March 26, 2016. He was born June 1934 in Everett, MA to Charles M.A. and Doris E. Stack. Don joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and was a Korean War veteran. After completing his military service, Don worked for the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority. In 1982, after...

Robert M. Davis

Robert M. Davis

Mar 26, 2016

Robert "Bob" M. Davis, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away March 26, 2016. He was the son of Morris and Mildred Davis, born June 12, 1937 in LaBelle, FL. He was an accomplished athlete and loved to attend his son's baseball games. Robert was a tank Commander in the US Army. After leaving active service, Robert continued his service...

Kathryn S Daniels

Kathryn S Daniels

Mar 25, 2016

Kathryn S. Daniels, 92, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Falls Church, VA passed away on March 25, 2016. She was the daughter of Clement Forrest and Carrie Sinclair, born April 1, 1923 in Gainesville, VA. Kathryn retired from the United States Civil Service, as a Naval Statistician. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Punta Gorda, United States...

Myrna Schiemer

Myrna Schiemer

Mar 24, 2016

Myrna Elaine Schiemer, 81 of Punta Gorda, formerly of Columbia, Illinois passed away March 24, 2016 in Punta Gorda, Florida. She was born Nov 3, 1934, in East Carondelet, daughter of the late Lester and Louise Van Pelt. Myrna graduated from Dupo High School, earned her associate degree in registered nursing from Belleville Area College and later earned her Bachelor...

Bryce Pierson, Jr.

Bryce Pierson, Jr.

Mar 23, 2016

Bryce "Bud" Pierson, Jr., 89, of Deep Creek, FL passed away March 23, 2016 at Tidewell Hospice Port Charlotte. He was the son of Genelle and Bryce Pierson, Sr., born March 8, 1927 in Sydney, IA. Bud served in the US Army. He was the owner/operator of Pierson Construction and took great pride in building homes in PGI and throughout...

Helen M. Minardi

Helen M. Minardi

Mar 20, 2016

Helen M. Minardi, 91, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, March 20, 2016. She was born March 31, 1924 in Irma, WI to Robert and Ida Splettstoezer. Helen was a long time resident of Chicago, Colorado and Punta Gorda. She had a successful career in the restaurant industry. Helen loved reading, baking, and needlework and was known for...

James H. Leck

James H. Leck

Mar 16, 2016

James H. Leck was the son of George and Marguerite Leck, born November 24, 1953 in Chicago, IL. Jim was an outdoor rehabilitation counselor for the Division of Youth Services in Missouri. A spelunker, he was a member of the Lake Ozark Grotto and was active in cave and water rescue. He volunteered with the American Red Cross, taught CPR,...

Ronald Knapp

Ronald Knapp

Mar 11, 2016

Ronald "Ron" Knapp, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Toronto, Canada passed away March 11, 2016. He was born June 3, 1939 in Niagara Falls, NY to William and Florence Knapp. He served in the US Army and was of the Methodist faith. Ron was a salesman for Baer's Furniture Store, Port Charlotte. He was a loving, humorous, fun...

Earle R.  Hicks, Jr.

Earle R. Hicks, Jr.

Mar 9, 2016

Earle R. Hicks, Jr., 81, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 9, 2016. He was the son of Earle and Julia Hicks, born August 24, 1934 in Johnson City, NY. He will be greatly missed by his brother, Philip Hicks and other family members. A graveside service will be at 10am, Friday, March 18, 2016 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens,...

Nancy H. Gilpin

Nancy H. Gilpin

Mar 8, 2016

Nancy Evelyn Harrison Gilpin passed away on March 8, 2016, at her home in Punta Gorda, FL, surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, T. Wade Harrison, and mother, Lois Chandler Harrison, and her husband, Randle Thomas Gilpin, III. Nancy is survived by her sons, Patrick Wade McClane and his wife, Debra, John Michael...

Annie L. Flowers

Annie L. Flowers

Mar 6, 2016

Annie Leigh G. Flowers, 95, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Darlington, SC passed away March 6, 2016 at Sandhill Gardens after a brief illness. She was born March 25, 1920 in Egypt, SC to Monroe and Stella Gandy. Annie Leigh moved to Punta Gorda in 2006 to reside near her daughter. While a Darlington resident, Annie Leigh worked in various...

Robert H. Cihlar

Robert H. Cihlar

Mar 4, 2016

Robert H. "Bob" Cihlar, Sr., 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 4, 2016. He was the oldest of seven children to Harry and Louise Cihlar, born June 25, 1932 in Bayshore, N.Y. Bob served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Bob will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Jackie Cihlar; children, Victoria...