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Peggy Ann Hurley
Nov 27, 2015
Peggy Ann Hurley, 61, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away November 27, 2015. She was the daughter of Robert and Margaret Hayes, born October 3, 1954 in Cherry Point, N.C. Peggy was a mother; she loved her children and family without end. Her happiest times were spent out on a softball field or cheering on her children from the bleachers....
John L. Sisk
Nov 25, 2015
John Lewis Sisk, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in Port Charlotte, FL at the age of 87. He was born on July 15, 1928 in Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from Amherst College in 1950. In 1951, he married Anne Page Learoyd, and together, they had 3 sons. John worked for 30 years at...
James C. Powell
Nov 19, 2015
James "Jim" C. Powell, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Cincinnati, OH passed away November 19, 2015. He was the son of James and Frances Powell, born October 27, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH. Jim served as an M P with the US Air Force. He worked as a superintendent for the City of Cincinnati for 30 years before retiring....
Randolph Thibodeau
Nov 16, 2015
Randolph "Randy" Thibodeau, 74, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Nicholson, PA passed away November 16, 2015. He was the son of Paul and Emma Thibodeau, born September 14, 1941 in St. Clair City, MI. Randy was a Lance Corp in the US Marines and served in several areas including Presidential Guard at the White House and Camp David. He...
William K. Leake
Nov 15, 2015
William K. Leake, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Decatur, IL passed away November 15, 2015. He was the son of Fredric and Velma Leake, born February 15, 1926 in Decatur, IL. William served in the US Army during WWII. He was an accountant for Mueller fire hydrant manufacturer before retiring. William was a former member of the Moose...
Audrey Proudfit
Nov 14, 2015
Audrey Lynn Proudfit, 65, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away November 14, 2015. She was born May 31, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Martin and Estelle Hoffman. She worked as a nurse, both in the emergency dept and in administration. In 1969 she met her husband, Terry Proudfit while working the in ER and they were married June 2, 1976....
Brian R. Sheppard
Nov 13, 2015
Brian R. Sheppard, 66, of Punta Gorda peacefully entered eternity with his Lord and Savior on November 13, 2015. He was born on May 22, 1949 to Allen and Norma Sheppard and was raised lovingly by Allen and Marilyn Sheppard from the age of 9. Brian graduated with his Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Agriculture from the University...
Eunice Perry
Nov 12, 2015
Eunice Perry, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 12, 2015. She was born December 9, 1935 in Buffalo, NY to Walter and Arvilla Kilmer. Eunice attended P.S. #37, Fosdick Masten Park High School and the University of Buffalo. She was active in the Fosdick Masten Park Alumni Association. She...
Joseph B. Shearer
Nov 4, 2015
Joseph "Joe" Shearer, 92, of Punta Gorda, passed away quietly in the morning on November 4, 2015. He was born September 16, 1923 in Washington D.C. to O'Neill and Dr. Joseph P. Shearer. Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November 1942 and served in the Philippine Islands during WWII on the LSM 354 as Motor Machinist First Class until...
John L. Anderson
Nov 1, 2015
John L. Anderson, 76 of North Port FL passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Born January 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL and moved to Florida in 1981. He retired from the postal service in 1993 after 32 years of service both in Des Plaines, IL and in Punta Gorda. When he retired from the Post Office, he worked numerous...
Sandra L. Martinez
Oct 30, 2015
Sandra "Sandie" Martinez, 64, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 30, 2015. She was the daughter of Edward and Alice Burlison, born October 29, 1951 in Bridgeport, CT. Sandie enjoyed spending time with her family and especially watching her grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Sandie will be greatly missed by her son, Garrett (Kerri) Cooley; daughter,...
Rita Jeanne Faulk Bernard Berard
Oct 30, 2015
Rita Jeanne Faulk Bernard Berard, 96, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of San Dimas, CA, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015. She was the daughter of William and Ida Faulk, born May 6, 1919 in St. Martinville, LA. Rita received her teaching certificate from Grambling College in Ruston, LA and earned her Master's Degree at Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA....
Gordon L. Carlson
Oct 27, 2015
Gordon L. Carlson, 88, of Punta Gorda passed away on October 27, 2015 in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born December 5, 1926 in Jamestown, NY, the son of Rudolph and Josephine Carlson. After graduating from Jamestown HS, Gordon served his country in the US Navy. He graduated from the University of Miami with a Business Administration degree, which led...
Patrick J. Hoar
Oct 27, 2015
Patrick J. Hoar, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully on October 27, 2015 with his family by his side. He was the son of Joseph and Clara Hoar, born November 15, 1932 in South Hampton, England. Patrick was a US Air Force Veteran. He retired from IBM in 1989 after 33 years of service. Patrick was raised in...
Ann Sikula
Oct 26, 2015
Ann Sikula, 88, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully on October 26, 2015. She was the daughter of John and Susie Semanisin, born September 14, 1927 in Cleveland, OH. Ann attended Lincoln High. An accomplished Floral designer, she was a graduate of Hixons International School of Design and worked at Alexanders Flowers, Cleveland, OH., Gladrich Flowers and Punta Gorda Flowers...
William R. Lucchesi, Sr.
Oct 25, 2015
William "Bill" R. Lucchesi, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully Monday, October 26, 2015 in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born November 13, 1925 in Danbury, CT, the eldest son of Angelo and Ercolina Lucchesi. Bill graduated from Danbury High School, Class of 1943. Soon after, he served in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Greene, Radioman Third Class,...
Barbara Jean Edwards
Oct 24, 2015
Barbara Jean Edwards, 67, of Punta Gorda, FL went home Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was born January 1, 1948 in Ft. Atkinson, WI to Orin and Gwendolyn Johnson. Barbara Jean was a lifelong resident of Punta Gorda and attended Charlotte High. She enjoyed camping, being outdoors and get togethers with her friends, but most of all she enjoyed her...
John Holicki
Oct 24, 2015
John Holicki, 87, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away October 24, 2015. He was the son of Jacob and Mary Holicki, born November 26, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY. John served in the US Army during WWII. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles and American Legion. John was an accomplished bowler and an avid golfer. He enjoyed the company...
James F. Holland
Oct 18, 2015
James F. Holland, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Chicago area passed away October 18, 2015. He was the son of William and Margerite Holland, born July 4, 1936 in Chicago, IL. James served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner of Wheeling Plumbing Company. He was past President of the Plumbing Contractor Association...
John E. Schmidt
Oct 17, 2015
John E. Schmidt, 70, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Sat. October 17, 2015. He was the only child of Jacob and Treva Schmidt and raised by Lenore and Emery Rostofer, born October 7, 1945 in Findley, OH. John was a retired Journeyman Electrician and an active member of Kings Highway Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. John loved music, played the...
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