Obituaries

Robert Mendillo

Robert Mendillo

Jun 8, 2014

Robert "Bobby" Mendillo, 77, of Punta Gorda left us to begin his final journey home on June 8, 2014 with his loving wife, Barbara and two angels, nurse Mary and daughter Laura by his side. He was born March 5, 1937 in Fall River, MA to Vincent and Dorothy Mendillo. After the Air Force, he migrated to Wisconsin and became...

Kenneth "Gene" E. Mc Clain

Kenneth "Gene" E. Mc Clain

Jun 7, 2014

Kenneth "Gene" E. McClain, 78, of Port Charlotte, FL died after a long struggle with cancer on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in. He was born on August 21, 1935 in Peoria, IL to Kenneth and Emma Francis McClain. On the day of his passing, Gene celebrated 61 years of marriage with his wife Beatrice Richards McClain, whom he wed in...

Berkeley "Berk" D. Davis, Sr.

Berkeley "Berk" D. Davis, Sr.

Jun 6, 2014

Berkeley "Berk" D. Davis, Sr., 75, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Friday, June 6, 2014. He was son of Howard and Evelyn Davis, born on July 4, 1938 in Hillsboro, OH. Berk retired from APAC, Ft. Myers in 2001 and was a former member of the Moose. Berk will be greatly missed by his wife of 57 years, Yvonne;...

Kenneth S. Budzyna

Kenneth S. Budzyna

Jun 4, 2014

Kenneth S. Budzyna, 66, longtime resident of Killington, VT, and winter resident of Port Charlotte, FL. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. He was the son of Stanley and Monica Budzyna, born July 21, 1947 in Shrewsbury, MA. Kenneth attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Gamma fraternity and received an Associate's...

Josephine C Conley

Josephine C Conley

May 30, 2014

Josephine C. Conley, 84, of Punta Gorda passed away May 30, 2014 after a short illness. She was the daughter of Michael and Madeline (Aldino) Carona, born November 9, 1929 in Waterbury, CT. She came to this area from Connecticut in 1989 and was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She was an avid Bingo player and loved to go...

Mildred M. Leonard

Mildred M. Leonard

May 30, 2014

Mildred Myrne (Baird) Leonard passed away on Friday, May 30th 2014, surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Punta Gorda, Florida. Mildred was born on December 9th, 1921 in Clinton, Indiana to Elsie and George Baird. Her siblings include John Baird, George Baird, Marie (Baird) Jacobson and Elizabeth (Baird) Foster. Mildred was introduced to the love...

Robert L Hemingway

Robert L Hemingway

May 30, 2014

Robert L. Hemingway, 81, of Davison, MI passed away Friday, May 30, 2014. He was the son of Michael and Cora (nee Greenough) Hemingway, born on April 11, 1933 in Flint, MI. Robert worked as a Tool Room General Forman for AC Spark Plug and retired after 36 years of service in 1987. Robert will be greatly missed by his...

David L Donahue

David L Donahue

May 28, 2014

David L. Donahue, 66, of Punta Gorda passed away May 28, 2014. He was the son of Howard and Elizabeth J. (Spann) Donahue, born April 19, 1948 in Louisville, KY. David was a retired educator, and moved to Punta Gorda in 2000 from Miami. He enjoyed fishing and was an animal lover. David will be greatly missed by his wife...

Harry Howard Joyce

Harry Howard Joyce

May 24, 2014

Harry Howard Joyce, loving husband of S. Lillian Joyce, and father of Douglas H. and David L. Joyce, passed into the arms of the Lord on May 24, 2014. One of five children born to Leon and Minnie Joyce, Harry was a star athlete in high school and an adventurous young man who joined the United States Navy during WWII...

Sidney M. Bilsky

Sidney M. Bilsky

May 23, 2014

Sidney M. Bilsky, 76, of Harbour Heights passed away May 23, 2014. He was the son of William W. and Sarah R. (nee Bram) Bilsky, born July 10, 1937 in Pine Bluff, AR. Sidney was a builder for many years in Memphis, TN before becoming a wholesale jewelry salesman. He came to this area from Sarasota. Sidney was of the...

Marcel J Simon

Marcel J Simon

May 22, 2014

Rest in Peace Forever From Your Loving Wife and Family Marcel J. Simon, 89, of Punta Gorda passed away suddenly on May 22, 2014. He was born April 1, 1925 in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Marcel came to the United States when he was 11 years old. He served in the US Navy from 1941-1943 when he was honorably discharged. He also...

Suzanne Smith Rogers

Suzanne Smith Rogers

May 22, 2014

Suzanne Smith Rogers, 87, of Punta Gorda passed away May 22, 2014. She was the daughter of George H. and Josephine (Baird) Smith, born July 21, 1926 in Ann Arbor, MI. Suzanne will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 65 years, Orin Rogers III; daughters Carol Van Heest of Sun City Center, FL, Sally (David) Reader of Howell,...

Dr. Richard Faulkner

Dr. Richard Faulkner

May 19, 2014

Dr. Richard Faulkner, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away May 19, 2014. He served in the US Army. Richard was a veterinarian with Pahles Clinic for 25 years, and Companion Animal Clinic for 6 years. Richard was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of Fin & Feather, and enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He shared much fun...

Waino J Kujala

Waino J Kujala

May 18, 2014

Waino J. Kujala, 86, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Hubbardston, MA, U.S. Army Vet passed away on May 18, 2014. Waino graduated from Athol High School in 1945. He retired in 1987 after serving for many years as vice-president of the former Gardner Trust Company. He was also a member of the Hubbardston Industrial Commission and many other local organizations....

James "Okie" Atkinson

James "Okie" Atkinson

May 18, 2014

James W. Atkinson, 76, of Lake Suzy. FL passed away May 18, 2014. He was the son of James and Lois (Dunagan) Atkinson, born April 27, 1938 in Seminole, OK. James was a veteran of the US Army. He was a welder for Total Petroleum in Ardmore, OK before retiring. He moved to this area from Ardmore. James was a...

Jean L. Graham

Jean L. Graham

May 18, 2014

Jean L. Graham, 76, of Port Charlotte passed away May 19, 2014. She was the daughter of Henry and Clara (Baker) Reisinger, born October 17, 1937 in Queens, NY. Jean came to Port Charlotte in 1974 from Uniondale, NY. She drove a school bus before becoming a realtor for Randol Realty. Later, she was a real estate photographer for the...

Nunzia D'Angelo

Nunzia D'Angelo

May 15, 2014

Nunzia D'Angelo, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014. She was born November 25, 1927 in Scafati, Italy to Antonio and Antonietta Villani. Nunzia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her greatest joy was caring for and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her kind heart. Nunzia enjoyed gardening, cooking,...

Lawrence "Larry" L. Lawson

Lawrence "Larry" L. Lawson

May 14, 2014

Lawrence "Larry" L. Lawson, 89, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Wed., May 14, 2014 at his home. He was born July 26, 1924 in Springfield, OH to Edith and Homer Lawson. Larry lived in Arcanum and West Milton, OH, where he was a member of the Pitsburg and Salem Brethren Church from 1952 to 1979. He served in the...

Clifford F. Gillis

Clifford F. Gillis

May 11, 2014

Clifford F. "Cliff" Gillis, 92, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Green Bay WI went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May11, 2014. He was born May 21, 1921 in Luxemburg, WI to Frank and Beulah Gillis. He proudly says "I watched the Packers practice on our High School Ball Field." He was a lifetime fan of theirs. Cliff...

Calvin M. "Gator" Hall

Calvin M. "Gator" Hall

May 5, 2014

Calvin M. "Gator" Hall, 70, of North Port, FL, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, Monday May 5, 2014 at Charlotte Harbor Healthcare in Port Charlotte. He was born July 26, 1943 in Arcadia, FL., to E. Murry and Margaret Hall. Calvin graduated Charlotte High School in 1962. In 1962, he married Karen S. LeMunyon, and were...