Obituaries
Edward Atkinson
Jul 23, 2014
Edward "Ed" Atkinson, 91, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He was born February 22, 1923 in Atlantic City, NJ. to Edward and Leta Atkinson. Ed served in the US Navy during WWII and was the Vice President for L.B. Smith, Inc. for 35 years. He was a member of the Harrisburg Country Club, Hershey Country...
James A. Thompson, Sr.
Jul 22, 2014
Rev. James A. Thompson, Sr., 75, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was the son of Vera (nee Powell) and John Thompson, Sr., born on September 5, 1938 in Ottumwa, IA. He served in the United States Air Force for 2 years and was a United Methodist Pastor for 32 years serving various communities throughout...
Judith K Briggs
Jul 20, 2014
Judith K. "Judie" Briggs, 70, of Punta Gorda passed away July 20, 2014. She was the daughter of Henry and Betty (Gibson) Ellis, born May 29, 1944 in Danville, IL. Judie led an active life, enjoying stock car racing, participating in Revolutionary War reenactments, and boating on the Peace River. She treasured time spent with her grandchildren, and was all...
Louis Calderon
Jul 19, 2014
Louis Calderon, 93, of Punta Gorda passed away July 19, 2014. He was the son of Morris P. and Mary (Alboher) Calderon, born October 27, 1920 in New York, NY. He served in the US Army. Louis was a clothing designer and pattern maker, owning his own business for 40 years. He moved to Punta Gorda from New Jersey in...
Maryann White
Jul 16, 2014
Maryann White, 69, of North Fort Myers, passed away on July 16, 2014, after a lengthy illness. Maryann was born in Gary, IN on January 7, 1945. She graduated from Bishop Noll Institute. Maryann was married to Frank White on July 18, 1964; they were married 41 years. Maryann worked as a program coordinator for Sunrise Community. She enjoyed traveling,...
Daniel J Dugan
Jul 14, 2014
Daniel J. "Dan" Dugan, 72, of Port Charlotte passed away July 14, 2014. He was the son of Joseph James and Alice Jeanette (Ward) Dugan, born November 4, 1941 in Lorain, Ohio. Dan served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. As a young man, he sang with a group named, "Harmony." He came to this area from Philadelphia...
Marjorie M. Krasnodemski
Jul 9, 2014
Marjorie M. Krasnodemski, 68, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014. She was the daughter of Claude and Isabelle Drake, born on January 24, 1946 in Kansas City, KS. Marjorie was a school bus driver before retiring and was a resident of Punta Gorda for 50 years. She was a member of the Women of the Moose...
Carol L Waid
Jul 9, 2014
Carol L. Waid, 58, of North Port, Florida passed away July 9, 2014. She was the daughter of Thomas E. and Helen R. (Vanscoy) Shute, born February 15, 1956 in Stubenville, Ohio. Carol moved to North Port from Arcadia, Florida in 1993. She enjoyed gardening. Carol will be greatly missed by her husband of 20 years, Ray; daughters, Jamie Ray...
Walter A. Burkhardt
Jul 7, 2014
Walter A. Burkhardt, 56, of Punta Gorda passed away Monday, July 7, 2014. He was born August 19, 1957 in Newark, New Jersey. Walter was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed music and cooking for family and friends. Walter will be greatly missed by his wife of 6 years, Debbie; parents, Walter...
Charles L. Wilbur
Jul 3, 2014
Charles L."Chuck" Wilbur, 72, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was the son of Benjamin and Margaret Wilbur, born on January 15, 1942 in Lewes, DE. Chuck served in the US Navy. He was a retired furniture sales representative and moved from Annapolis, MD to this area in 2003. He was a member of Annapolis...
Donnie E. Brice
Jul 2, 2014
Donnie E. Brice, 62, of North Port, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. He was born on May 19, 1952 and grew up in Fulton County, GA. Donnie served in the US Army during the Vietnam War in the 101st Airborne Division. He moved to North Port in 2006 to be closer to his mother and sister....
Theodora Gudis
Jul 2, 2014
Theodora Gudis, 80, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Wed., July 2, 2014. She was the daughter of Anthony and Vlotina Panteloudis, born on February 18, 1934 in New York, N.Y. She retired from Mt. Sinai Hospital, Elmhurst, NY after many years. She moved from Queens, New York and Cutchogue, Long Island to recent years in Marco Island and Punta...
Robert M. Beckman, Sr.
Jun 26, 2014
Robert "Bob" Beckman, Sr., 57, of Punta Gorda passed away June 26, 2014. He was the son of Robert and Caroline Beckman, born January 7, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH. Bob was the owner/operator of Beckman Concrete & Masonry. He attended Deep Creek Church. Bob divided his time between working and spending time with his family, kids and grandkids. He was...
Melvin E. Hobert
Jun 26, 2014
Melvin E Hobert, 84 of Port Charlotte formerly of Terre Haute, IN passed away on June 26, 2014. He was the son of Horace and Gladys Hobert, born June 15, 1930 in Ellettsville, IN. Melvin joined the US Army at the age of 16 during WWII, as a Tech 5 Operation Japan Chef. He earned is BA in English and...
Eugene Anderson
Jun 25, 2014
Eugene "Gene" Anderson was born in Pennsylvania on August 1, 1932. He lived an adventurous quality full life till the age of 81. His dad Earnest was a hard working coal miner and his mother Pauline (nee Heubecka) Anderson had Gene's sister Linda after they moved to Furndale, Michigan. Gene joined the Navy performing radar duties during the Korean Conflict...
Raymond W. Dextraze
Jun 25, 2014
Raymond W. Dextraze, 88, of Port Charlotte, FL passed peacefully Wed., June 25, 2014 into Our Lord's arms while at the Douglas Jacobson Veterans Nursing Home. He was the son of Wilfred & Armenie (Richr), was born March 11, 1926 in Franklin, VT. Raymond resided most of his life in Dayville/Danielson CT. prior to moving to Port Charlotte, FL. in...
Mary Lou Lemmons
Jun 25, 2014
Mary Lou Lemmons, 88, of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of St. Louis, MO passed away Wed., June 25, 2014. She was the daughter of M. H. and Margery Hill, born March 2, 1926 in Van Buren, MO. Mary Lou was the first full time female Church Music Director in the State of Missouri in the Missouri Baptist Convention. She enjoyed...
Dorothy M. Weidner
Jun 20, 2014
Dorothy M. Weidner, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Honesdale, PA passed away Friday, June 20, 2014. She was the daughter of John and Gertrude Cox, born on March 9, 1932 in Trenton, NJ. Dorothy was a retired pediatric nurse and nursing instructor. She enjoyed doing art, knitting, drawing and watching sports and was a New York Yankees and...
Michael A Dorobiala
Jun 18, 2014
Michael A. Dorobiala, 53, of Port Charlotte passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was the son of Thomas and Arlene (Adykoski) Dorobiala, born March 25, 1961 in East Hartford, CT. Michael was a US Navy veteran, and came to this area in 1989 from New Jersey. He was a corrections officer for Charlotte County Corrections; he was also a...
James Peak, Jr.
Jun 11, 2014
James Reed Peak Jr., 62 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. He was born on September 9, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH, to James Reed and Virginia Lee Peak. After living in Ludlow, KY and Rochester, NY, his family moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL where he graduated from Northeast High School in...
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