Obituaries
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....
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...
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...
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...
Jerry D. Moore
Oct 17, 2015
Jerry D. Moore, 68, of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of West Palm Beach passed away October 17, 2015. He was the son of Thomas and Bernice Moore, born January 8, 1947 in Miami, FL. Jerry was a US Army Veteran. He worked as a machine operator for the City of North Port since 2004. Jerry enjoyed going fishing. Jerry will...
R. Dean Priester
Oct 10, 2015
R. Dean Priester, 88, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 10, 2015 at Signature Health Care. He was the son of Russell and Blanche Priester, born June 30, 1927 in Rimersburg, PA. Dean served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from J-Tec Communications Service, Greenville, OH and moved to Florida in 1990. He was a...
Walter J Keane
Oct 8, 2015
Walter J. Keane, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away October 8, 2015. He was the son of Walter and Grace Keane, born November 28, 1937 in Bronx, NY. Walter will be greatly missed by his wife, Rosemary; sons, Thomas and Patrick; and daughter, Grace. The family will receive friends 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at...
Victor J. Mocadlo
Oct 6, 2015
Victor "Vic" Mocadlo, 94, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Blackwood, NJ passed away October 6, 2015. He was the son of Andrew and Clara Mocadlo, born June 11, 1921 in Vandergrift, PA. He served in the US Marines during WWII. Vic was a member of San Antonio Catholic Church. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and enjoyed...
Ronald Lee Edwards, Sr.
Oct 2, 2015
Ronald Lee "Ron" Edwards, Sr., 79, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Washington, DC passed away Friday, October 2, 2015. He was the son of Thomas and Mabel Edwards, born February 25, 1936 in Washington, DC. Ron was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Ron loved to watch old gangster movies, listen to music as he built his...
Stephen R. Grace
Oct 2, 2015
Stephen R. Grace, 59, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 2, 2015. He was the son of Barney and Maxine (Brewer) Grace, born August 17, 1956 in Kankakee, IL. Stephen was an over-the-road semi-truck driver for many years; he enjoyed traveling through many different states and sightseeing. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, riding Harley motorcycles, was...
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