Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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....
John Jos. Beck, Jr.
Jan 16, 2016
John Jos. Beck, Jr., of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on his 95th birthday January 16, 2016. He was the son of Edna and John Beck, Sr., born January 16, 1921 and raised in Ridgewood Queens, N.Y. John was a highly decorated WWII Veteran in the US Army. He served as the commander of a tank destroyer in Gen. George...
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....
Bonnie L. Nickerson
Jan 13, 2016
Bonnie L. Nickerson, 75, of Greenville, MI and Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. She was the daughter of Earl and Gladys Stressman, born March 30, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI. Bonnie loved knitting and crocheting baby blankets for unwed mothers. She enjoyed going to bingo and garage sales. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother and known...
Barbara C. Foerster
Jan 12, 2016
Barbara C. Foerster, 72, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away January 12, 2016. She was the daughter of Reinhold and Christel Foerster, born April 24, 1943 in Germany. Barbara served in the US Marine Corps from 1961 to 1964 active duty then in the Reserve from 1964 to 1973. She was also in the United Coast Guard Serve 1973 to...
Robert D. Sikula, Jr.
Jan 12, 2016
Robert D. Sikula, Jr., 65, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Vero Beach, FL passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. He was the son of Ann and Robert Sikula, Sr., born June 27, 1950 in Cleveland, OH. Robert graduated from Bedford High School Class of 69 and attended 2 years at Lakeland Community College in Mentor, OH. He served 2...
Fred J. Perna
Jan 10, 2016
Fred J. Perna, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Holmdel, NJ passed away January 10, 2016. He was the son of Joseph and Jennie Perna, born January 13, 1934 in Newark, NJ. Fred was raised in Irvington, NJ and was the owner/operator of T&P Auto Body in Irvington, NJ. He was the former owner of Isles Cafe, and current...
Rita P. Slayton
Jan 8, 2016
Rita Slayton, 73, of Punta Gorda formerly of Lake of the Ozarks, MO passed away Friday, January 8, 2016. She was the daughter of William and Emma Summey, born October 16, 1942 in Beardstown, IL. Rita was active in a bridge group, gardening clubs, golf and traveled extensively over the past 5 years. She met and had many wonderful friends...
Charles F. Sebastian, Jr.
Jan 4, 2016
Charles F. Sebastian, Jr., 88, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away January 4, 2016. He was the son of Edith and Charles Sebastian, Sr., born July 21, 1927 in Los Angeles, CA. No services are planned at this time.
Thomas R. Gunderson
Jan 4, 2016
Thomas R. Gunderson, 70, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away January 4, 2016. He is the son of James and Ruth Gunderson, born July 20, 1945 in Chicago, IL. No services are planned at this time.
Rose Ann Lucca
Jan 4, 2016
Rose Ann Lucca, 63, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Ridgewood, N.J. and Oradell, N.J. passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 after a long battle with cancer and scleroderma. She was born January 14, 1952 in New York, NY to Jerome and Victoria Barrett. Rose Ann was a member of Peace River Baptist Church, Punta Gorda. She gave her...
Dolores Wilkins
Jan 3, 2016
Dolores Wilkins, 67, of Canada, passed away January 3, 2016. She was the daughter of Ralph and Marfiza Stephens, born April 19 1948, Windsor, Canada. No services are planned at this time.
Roland L. Hayward
Jan 1, 2016
Roland L. Hayward, 94, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away January 1, 2016. He was the son of Lester and Edda Hayward, born April 18, 1921 in Lambert Lake, Maine. Roland served in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Punta Gorda. He is survived by his...
John J. Brownlee
Dec 29, 2015
John J. Brownlee, 72, of Bradenton, FL passed away December 29, 2015. He was the son of William and Monica Brownlee, born July 6, 1943 in Chicago, IL. John graduated from Manatee High School, Class of 1961. He earned his bachelor's at USF, where he was a charter member of Cratos, which became Sigma Nu fraternity. John was a Russian...
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