Obituaries

Raymond "Shorty"  Weber

Raymond "Shorty" Weber

Apr 20, 2015

Raymond "Shorty" Weber, 84, of St. James City, FL passed away Monday, April 20, 2015. He was the son of Raymond and Lydia Weber, born October 23, 1930 in Hamilton, OH. Shorty served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Moose, American Legion and VFW. Shorty loved taking walks, riding his bike, collecting...

Jo Anne Parker

Jo Anne Parker

Apr 19, 2015

Jo Anne Parker, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. She was the daughter of Clem and Mary Ruth Maner, born October 15, 1935 in Holly Springs, GA. Jo Anne worked as the principle's Secretary for Sally Jones Elementary School for over 30 years. She was an active member and served on the board of Punta Gorda...

Thomas Micklos

Thomas Micklos

Apr 13, 2015

Thomas "Tom" Micklos, 64, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away April 13, 2015. He was the only child of Julius and Leonora Micklos, born November 15, 1950 in Bridgeport, CT. Tom worked as an electrician for the Connecticut Local Union 488 and then moved to Philadelphia for the opportunity to work for Sanofi-Bio Industries as a Plant Engineer. In 2007,...

Daniel J. Pisko

Daniel J. Pisko

Apr 11, 2015

Daniel "Dan" Joseph Pisko, Sr. 82, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Barrington, NJ passed away April 11, 2015 after he fought and lost a courageous battle with multiple cancers. He was born June 18, 1932 in Pennsauken, NJ to Irving and Catherine Pisko. Dan graduated from Pennsauken High School. He proudly sent to sea to keep us safe, serving...

Willow Browning

Willow Browning

Apr 11, 2015

Willow Browning was born April 23, 2002 in Port Charlotte, Florida, the daughter of Tracey Kruse and Kyle Browning. Willow was raised in Punta Gorda and attended Punta Gorda Middle School. She played the flute in the school band. She was a member of the Girl Scout Troop 609, and attended Deep Creek Community Church where she was involved in...

Roger Leighley

Roger Leighley

Apr 11, 2015

Roger Leighley, 81, of Venice, FL, formerly of Navarre and North Canton, OH passed away peacefully in his home with his family on April 11, 2015. He graduated from Navarre High School and attended Wilmington College. Roger held the position of Vice-President at Canton Finance, where he worked for 29 years and then served as manager of the Home Equity...

Jackie Palmer

Jackie Palmer

Apr 9, 2015

Jackie Palmer passed away April 9, 2015 in Port Charlotte, FL after a short illness due to lung cancer and various complications. She was born February 27, 1934 in Hartford, CT, and was raised in Calais, ME where she graduated from Calais High School. She then attended St. Stephens Business Academy in St. Stephens, New Brunswick, across the St. Croix...

Robert M. Brown

Robert M. Brown

Apr 7, 2015

Robert Brown, 90, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Lake George, IN passed away April 7, 2015. He was the son of Burney and Marie Brown, born May 6, 1924 in Fort Wayne, IN. Robert served in the Army National Guard for 4 yrs, Ft. Wayne, IN. He worked for Dana Corporation then for Walker G. Mulligan, Inc and retired...

Richard E. Vallee

Richard E. Vallee

Apr 7, 2015

Richard E. Vallee, 89, of Lake Suzy, FL went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2015. He was born March 28, 1926 in Akron, OH. Richard served in the US Army during WWII in Germany with the 78th Infantry Division. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 38 years of service. Richard moved from Akron, OH...

Jessie L. Hall

Jessie L. Hall

Apr 5, 2015

Jessie L. Hall, 92, of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Coplay, PA passed away April 5, 2015. She was the daughter of Eugene and Bessie Hudson, born May 8, 1922 in Revere, Mass. Jessie was a member of the American Legion. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with family and friends....

Danny Michelangeli

Danny Michelangeli

Apr 3, 2015

Danny Michelangeli, 94, of Port Charlotte passed away Friday, April 3, 2015. He was the son of Giacomo and Louisa Michelangeli, born March 4, 1921 in Carnegie, PA. Danny has been a winter resident for 10 years and spends the summers in Manchester, NJ. He is a retired shoemaker and a Court Clerk for the Supreme Court of the State...

Shirley M. Mcfarland

Shirley M. Mcfarland

Mar 31, 2015

Shirley M. McFarland, 80, of Springfield, IL passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015. She was the daughter of Leroy and Ruby McFarland, born on September 30, 1934 in Girard, IL. Shirley was a clerk with the Dept of Revenue State of Illinois and retired after 36 years. She will be remembered as a loving Aunt and a dear friend. Shirley...

William Warke

William Warke

Mar 30, 2015

William "Bill" Warke, 82, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. He was the son of Henry and Lorraine Warke, born April 16, 1932 in Chicago, IL. Bill served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion. He was a loving husband and awesome Dad. Bill...

Leo A. Fendick

Leo A. Fendick

Mar 29, 2015

Leo A. Fendick, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully on March 29, 2015 at Bayfront Health of Port Charlotte with his wife by his side. He was born August 8, 1936 in Binghamton, NY to John and Mary (nee Albrechta) Fendick. Leo attended Chenango Forks School and worked in the auto business until opening his own dealerships, Fendick...

Kevin M.  Conley, Sr.

Kevin M. Conley, Sr.

Mar 25, 2015

Kevin M."Stumpy" Conley, Sr., 58, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Waterbury, CT passed away March 25, 2015. He was the son of Josephine and Ralph Conley, born January 30, 1957 in Waterbury, Connecticut. Kevin loved going fishing and riding his scooter. He will be remembered as a sweet, and kind person who was always one comment away from making everyone...

Robert "Bob" Sanderson

Robert "Bob" Sanderson

Mar 19, 2015

Robert "Bob" Sanderson, 87, passed away Thursday March 19, 2015. Bob grew up in Connecticut and attended the Westminster School in Simsbury. He graduated from Hobart College in Geneva, NY. Bob served 2 years in the US Army, EOD, during the Korean War. His lifelong love of golf, lead him to a career as a golf course superintendant. Bob moved...

Joyceline "Joy" Faith

Joyceline "Joy" Faith

Mar 17, 2015

Joyceline "Joy" Faith, 85, or Port Charlotte, Florida passed away March 17th, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born August 27, 1929 in Schenectady, New York to Eugene R. and Annabel (nee Aldershof) Hall. She graduated from Mont (sic) Pleasant High School in Schenectady, New York. Joy married John J. Faith Jr. of Arnold, Pennsylvania, on October 12, 1954,...

Hans Haefner

Hans Haefner

Mar 11, 2015

Hans J. Haefner, 92, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully on March 11, 2015 at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte. He was born March 29, 1922 in Birket, Germany to Johann and Katharina Haefner, the middle child of seven siblings. Hans was drafted into the German Air Force at 18, where he served as a decoder and was captured...

Patricia Ann Cook

Patricia Ann Cook

Mar 9, 2015

Patricia Ann Cook, 81, passed away on Monday, March 9th, 2015 in Port Charlotte, FL after a lengthy battle with COPD. She was born September 7, 1933 in Queens, NY to John and Margaret O'Brien. Patricia enjoyed a successful career in the hospitality industry before retiring to Bradenton, FL. She is survived by two loving children, Barbara Annibale (Tom) and...

Clement "Art" Wasson

Clement "Art" Wasson

Mar 8, 2015

Clement "Art" Wasson, 77, of Somersworth, NH and winter resident of Port Charlotte passed away March 8, 2015. He was the son of Arthur and Edna Wasson, born December 10, 1937 in Billerica, MA. Art was an Air Force Veteran and retired from Raytheon. He was a member of American Legion Post 110 and Loyal Order of the Moose Ledge...