Obituaries

Carolyn A. Mackenzie

Carolyn A. Mackenzie

Jan 27, 2014

Carolyn A. Mackenzie, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Beverly, MA passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. She was born November 14, 1936 in Kenya. Carolyn was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed knitting, her animals and loved her New England Sports. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 53 years, Robert; sons, David (Linda Lee) Mackenzie...

Norma  L. Smoak-Prather

Norma L. Smoak-Prather

Jan 26, 2014

Norma L. Smoak Prather, 83, of Punta Gorda went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was the daughter of Everett and Lila Lott, born August 23, 1930 in Miami, Florida. Norma was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved and served the Lord with all her heart and demonstrated her love of...

Vivian M. Beam

Vivian M. Beam

Jan 21, 2014

Vivian M. "Marge" Beam, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL and Cheboygan, MI passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. She was the daughter of Ralph F. and Sarah (Patton) Bennett, born April 1, 1931 in Detroit, MI. Marge earned a Bachelor's Degree in English from Asbury University on August 6, 1952. Ten days later, she married the love of her life...

Joshua L. Bass

Joshua L. Bass

Jan 18, 2014

Joshua L. Bass, 29, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was born on July 3, 1984 in Port Charlotte, FL. Joshua worked as a Operator for Envirocon Companies. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding ATV's. Joshua will be greatly missed by his wife of 4 years, Danielle; parents, David and Anita Bass of Bellaire, OH;...

Pete Clarkson

Pete Clarkson

Jan 18, 2014

Pete Clarkson, 70, of Punta Gorda died early Saturday, January 18, 2014 at his home. He was born September 12, 1943 in England. Pete was well loved and shall be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Gail Berson Clarkson, brother, Michael (Lori) Clavey-George; niece, Angela of Sarasota, Fl; and brother John (Pauline) Clavey-George; niece,...

Gladys C. Naylor

Gladys C. Naylor

Jan 18, 2014

Gladys C. Naylor, 99, of Punta Gorda, FL went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. She was born June 25, 1914 in Scranton, PA to John and Iva (nee Tuttle) Markwick. Gladys graduated from Scranton High School class of 1933 and married Arthur H. Naylor in Scranton on June 6, 1936. She was...

J. Thurston Martin

J. Thurston Martin

Jan 17, 2014

J. Thurston Martin, 73, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. He was the son of Allen and Myrla Martin, born August 8, 1940 in Sebring, FL. Thurston was a commercial realtor in Charlotte County and received multiple recognition for his work including Reader's Choice Award. He was the former Executive Director of the YMCA and was...

Donald C. Hawkins

Donald C. Hawkins

Jan 13, 2014

Donald "Don" Hawkins, 74, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Lima, OH passed away suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2014. He was his parents' only child, born December 20, 1939 in Portland, Indiana. Don served in the US Navy on board the US Conway destroyer. He was a member and served as Treasurer with the Peace River Car Club. Don enjoyed...

Barbara S. Neal

Barbara S. Neal

Jan 13, 2014

Barbara Sue Neal, 64, went to heaven early Monday morning, January 13, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born and raised in Herrin, Illinois. She was a dedicated loan officer for Sunrise Financial Services, and was known around town for helping many people to get into their dream home. Most of her clients became an...

Kathleen Ruth Schmidt Kuchta

Kathleen Ruth Schmidt Kuchta

Jan 12, 2014

Kathleen "Kathy" Ruth Schmidt Kuchta, 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was the daughter of Gustav and Bertha Schmidt, born October 19, 1930 in Cleveland, OH. Kathy graduated from Lorain High School and was a retired registered nurse. She moved from Rootstown, Ohio to this area in 1982. Kathy was a member of Faith...

Richard Lee Sternal

Richard Lee Sternal

Jan 11, 2014

Richard L. "Dick" Sternal, 78, of Punta Gorda passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was born February 26, 1935 in Duluth, MN., the son of Louis and Irene Sternal. Rich graduated from Denfeld High School, the class of 1953. He worked in the Duluth area for a number of years in building construction and sales. The family moved to...

Johns W. Knight

Johns W. Knight

Jan 5, 2014

Johns W. Knight, 91 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was the son of George and Frances Knight, born September 5, 1922 in Punta Gorda, FL. Johns served in the US Navy with the original Amphibious Scout/Raider Unit, handling underwater demolition during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He was a man of many talents including...

Emma I. Waid

Emma I. Waid

Jan 4, 2014

Emma I. Waid, 85, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was the daughter of Earl and Marie Dorcy, born March 18, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Emma served in the US Air Force. She was a homemaker and loved spending time taking care of her family. Emma was a active member with New Hope Christian Friendship...

Catherine C. Farley

Catherine C. Farley

Jan 4, 2014

Catherine C. Farley, 85, of North Port, FL passed away January 4, 2014. She was the daughter of Jessie and Betsy Candler, born September 23, 1928 in Princeton, W.V. Catherine worked as an Inspector for General Motors in Parma, OH before retiring. She was member of the Eastern Star and an Executive Board member of the local 1005 U.A.W. Catherine...

George H. Waterman, Sr.

George H. Waterman, Sr.

Dec 31, 2013

George H. Waterman Sr., 88, of Port Charlotte passed away Tuesday, 31 December 2013 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte. He was born April 17, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, raised in Barbados, BWI and was a resident of Florida for the past twenty years. He receiving an honorable discharge for his service in the US Navy, then he...

Bonnie J. Tidwell

Bonnie J. Tidwell

Dec 30, 2013

Bonnie J. Tidwell, 64, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Monday, December 30, 2013. She was born October 7, 1949 in St. Louis, MO to Bruce and Evelyn Holt. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved caring for and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Harry...

Mike Kristich

Mike Kristich

Dec 29, 2013

John Michael "Mike" Kristich, 70, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. He was the son of John and Catherine Kristich, born September 27, 1943 in Detroit, MI. Mike moved from Royal Oak, MI to Port Charlotte in 1961. Mike and his wife, Grace, owned and operated Sign Zone Company from 1984 until Grace's death in 2008....

Jean J. Pokora

Jean J. Pokora

Dec 28, 2013

Jean Pokora, 88, of Port Charlotte passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013. She was the daughter of Frank and Anna Bartow, born November 3, 1925 in Milwaukee, WI. Jean earned her Bachelor's in teaching from Dominican College, Racine, WI and taught school for many years in Oak Creek, WI. She married the love of her life, Gilbert Pokora in 1944...

John M. Morton, Sr.

John M. Morton, Sr.

Dec 27, 2013

John Mattison Morton, Sr., 92, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on Friday, December 27th, 2013 after living a very healthy and active life. He was born March 12, 1921 in Washington, D.C. to Elizabeth Roberta (Dean) and Henry Scott Morton, and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. An avid sailor, John began his passion as a child, building and...

H. Noel Mcdonald

H. Noel Mcdonald

Dec 22, 2013

H. Noel McDonald, 76, of Punta Gorda, passed away peacefully at South Seas Plantation on Sunday, December 22, 2013. Noel was born January 24, 1937 in Evansville Indiana to Noah and Dorothy McDonald. He joined the US Army after attended Reitz High School. Noel earned his Bachelor's degree in Education at the University of Evansville, and a Master's degree from...

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