Obituaries

Jean Milazzo

Jean Milazzo

Mar 2, 2014

Jean Milazzo, 100, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Jamaica Queens, NY passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014. She was born May 31, 1913 in Naples Italy to John and Maria (nee Lubrano) Martiello. Jean was as a pianist, organist, taught piano, and an opera coach with New York Metropolitan Opera. She will be remembered as a loving wife and...

Barbara  R. Hortman

Barbara R. Hortman

Feb 28, 2014

Barbara R. Hortman, 90, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Wilmington, DE and South Carolina passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Herman and Lillian Rogers, born on December 9, 1923 in Kokomo, IN. Barbara will be greatly missed by her daughters, Judy Smith of Jamestown, RI and Nancy (Jack) Whaley of...

Joyce L. Currie

Joyce L. Currie

Feb 21, 2014

Joyce L. Currie, 89, of Punta Gorda went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. She was the daughter of Fenton and Alice Page, born on August 31, 1924 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Joyce loved working in the nursing field and was a hospice volunteer for seven years. She was an active and dedicated member of First...

Paula M. Szigeti

Paula M. Szigeti

Feb 15, 2014

Paula M. Szigeti, 79, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014. She was born August 7, 1934 in Budapest, Hungary to Ference and Kataline Mayer. Paul and her husband, Endre immigrated in 1956 from Hungary to find a better life in America. They lived in Philadelphia then moved to New Jersey where they started a hotel business...

Edwin W. Gintling

Edwin W. Gintling

Feb 15, 2014

Ed W. Gintling, 76, of North Port, formerly of Canton, OH passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014. He was born May 21, 1937 in Akron, OH to Harley and Helen Gintling. Ed was a retired Police Officer from Jackson Township, OH. He was a member of the AMVETS, VFW, Elks, Eagles and 32nd degree Masonic Mason and a past Monarch...

Robert H. Gleason

Robert H. Gleason

Feb 12, 2014

Robert H. Gleason, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Steamboat Springs, CO passed away Wed. February 12, 2014. He was born April 26, 1925 in Norton, KS and later moved to Burlington Colorado then to Denver, where he graduated from South High. Robert then served in the US Army during WWII. After the war he attended and graduated from...

Lois S. Bogie

Lois S. Bogie

Feb 10, 2014

Lois Albertine Strader Toombs Bogie, 96, of Port Charlotte went to be with her Lord peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Harbor Health Southport. She was the daughter of Arthur David and Metime Pearl Strader, born July 22, 1917 in Campbellsville, KY. In 1937 she married Jasper D. Toombs and moved to Danville, KY. Lois ran 2 businesses "Interior...

Ruth E. Botts

Ruth E. Botts

Feb 6, 2014

Ruth E. Botts, 87, of Port Charlotte passed away February 6, 2014. She was the daughter of John and Sarah (Vanden Berg) Van Wingerden, born February 18, 1926 in Coopersville, MI. Ruth loved her Lord and her family; she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ruth served as a Sunday School teacher and choir member, as well as...

Owen Eugene Hanchey

Owen Eugene Hanchey

Feb 5, 2014

Owen "Gene" Hanchey, 82, of Port Charlotte passed away February 5, 2014. He was the son of Cronley and Mable Hanchey, born July 21, 1931 in Akron, OH. Gene was a retired Army Ranger and served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He received several recognitions including two purple hearts and an Air Medal. Gene was a retired Captain with...

Harold J. Marcou

Harold J. Marcou

Feb 5, 2014

Harold J. Marcou, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wed, February 5, 2014 at his home. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Marcou, born January 31, 1925 in Berlin, NH. Harold served in the US Navy during WWII on board the USS Santee CVE29, where he was injured twice. He was a retired retail Sales Manager from...

Lamont E. Nichols

Lamont E. Nichols

Feb 3, 2014

Lamont Nichols, 94, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Lutz, FL passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born November 1, 1919 in Ravenswood, WV. Lamont served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of Christ Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Lutz. Lamont will be greatly missed by his sons, Edward "Nick" Nichols and Marvin Nichols; brother Clarence "Jr.";...

Charlotte Van Wicklin

Charlotte Van Wicklin

Jan 31, 2014

Charlotte Van Wicklin, 88, of Punta Gorda and Waterford, MI passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. She was the daughter of Floyd and Margaret Swartz, born November 12, 1925 in Detroit, MI. Charlotte retired from Farmington Public Schools, Farmington, MI and has been a winter resident of Punta Gorda since 2004. She was a member of the Order of Eastern...

Eleanor B. Winger

Eleanor B. Winger

Jan 30, 2014

Eleanor B. Winger, 77, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Mount Prospect, IL passed away at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was born October 8, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to Joseph and Elizabeth Markovics. She worked as a secretary at various companies and in retail for Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in Mt Prospect. Eleanor was a member...

John D. Smith

John D. Smith

Jan 27, 2014

John D. Smith, 92, of Punta Gorda went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2014. He was born June 9, 1921 in Green Road, KY. John will be greatly missed by his wife, Ruth Smith; brother, Arnold Smith; son and daughter in law, Glenn and Sherry Hammons; 4 grandsons, 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews....

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...

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