Obituaries

Nelta M. Green

Nelta M. Green

Oct 21, 2013

Nelta Mae Green, 84, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. She was born January 27, 1929 in Tellico Plains, TN. Nelta moved from Tennessee to Port Charlotte in 1957 and worked for many years at the Slip Knot in Punta Gorda. She enjoyed doing puzzles, croquet, sewing, crafts and crocheting. Nelta will be greatly missed by...

Alexander Martin

Alexander Martin

Oct 21, 2013

Alexander Martin, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Brick, N.J. passed away Monday, October 21, 2013. He was born October 31, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA to David and Anna (nee Arrelio) Martin. Alexander served in the US Air Force as a fighter pilot and he flew 256 combat missions during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired as a...

Donna B. Fink

Donna B. Fink

Oct 16, 2013

Donna Fink, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mabel Engle, born on September 7, 1925 in Middletown, IN. At an early age, Donna lived at the Indiana Masonic Home, this is where met and fell in love with Ralph Fink. As a pastor's wife, she was very active...

Jeremy J. Bettis

Jeremy J. Bettis

Oct 13, 2013

Jeremy James "J, JJ" Bettis, 35, of Lake City, FL formerly of Punta Gorda left this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Jeremy was born June 29, 1978 in Marion, SC and was the son of Frederick W. and Selma S. Bettis. He and his family moved from Florence, SC to Punta Gorda in 1988....

Wallace W. Wesley

Wallace W. Wesley

Oct 13, 2013

Wallace "Wally" Wendell Wesley, 62, of Punta Gorda FL passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Tidewell Hospice of Englewood. Wally was born on October 25, 1950 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He enjoyed listening to music, especially his all time favorite singer, Bob Seger. He loved all sports but mostly those played by his grandchildren. Wally had a huge soft...

James  R Matthew

James R Matthew

Oct 1, 2013

James Robert Matthew, 77, of Port Charlotte passed away October 1, 2013. He was the son of Elmer and Ella Matthew, born March 25, 1936 in Chatham, Ontario. Jim served in the US Air Force. He was an accountant and an auditor for the IRS before opening Matthew Tax, Inc. He came to Port Charlotte in 1983 and was active...

Kenneth M. Johnson

Kenneth M. Johnson

Sep 25, 2013

Kenneth Marvin Johnson, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was born December 10, 1936 in Kansas City, Kansas to Kenneth and Gladys (Schneck) Johnson. Marvin served in the Air Force from 1957-1960 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He worked for Illinois Bell Telephone for 25 years before retiring and moved...

Margaret A. James

Margaret A. James

Sep 24, 2013

Margaret A. James, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013. She was the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (nee Judson) Jewell, and born on December 3, 1919 in Flint, MI. Margaret was the owner/operator of a beauty shop in Clio, Michigan, but Margaret's passion -- reflecting her love of the Lord was to minister to and...

William C. Boehle

William C. Boehle

Sep 23, 2013

William "Bill" C Boehle, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away after a brief illness on Monday Sept. 23, 2013 at Peace River Regional Medical Center, Port Charlotte, FL. Born July 4, 1934 in Meriden, CT to Carl F. and Grace (nee Gustafson) Boehle. Bill attended Meriden High School and won letters in four sports. He was voted most valuable...

Evan C. Werner

Evan C. Werner

Sep 17, 2013

Evan C. "Chuck" Werner, 79, of Punta Gorda FL, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013. He was born in Winchester, Connecticut, on January 15, 1934 to Carl and Eda Werner. A determined self-starter, he knew what he wanted, and never waited. Chuck was a Marine first, but was also a true outdoorsman, serial practical joker, and dedicated husband and father....

Frances  M. Williams

Frances M. Williams

Sep 15, 2013

Frances M. Williams, 92, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013. She was the daughter of Johann and Walberga Sing, born on November 26, 1920 in Germany. Frances moved from Pennsylvania to Punta Gorda in 1991. She was a member of the German Club and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Frances was an active community volunteer. She enjoyed...

Terry Charles Proudfit

Terry Charles Proudfit

Sep 12, 2013

Terry Charles Proudfit, 70 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was born August 28, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Laurene Proudfit. Terry proudly served in the US Marine Corp during Vietnam War. He worked as a police officer in Skokie, IL. In 1969 he met his wife Audrey and they relocated to Florida...

Betty J. Lyons

Betty J. Lyons

Sep 11, 2013

Betty J. Lyons, 87, of Port Charlotte passed away at home on September 11, 2013 . She was born August 23, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Michael and Helen Tarsitano. Betty was the proud mother of 5 children, talented artist, gourmet cook and was known by many for her big beautiful smile and loving manner. Betty relocated with...

Norma  J Wollitz

Norma J Wollitz

Sep 5, 2013

Norma Jean Wollitz died September 5, 2013, in Punta Gorda, Fla. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1931, the daughter of John and Violet (Lovitz) Kish. She married Robert A. "Bob" Wollitz on April 20, 1952. Norma graduated from The Rayen School and worked for General Fireproofing in Youngstown and Buttermaid Bakery in Boardman before raising her children. An...

Mark J. Long

Mark J. Long

Sep 4, 2013

Mark J. Long, 51 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Peace River Regional Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1962 in Peterborough, England to Richard and Anne Long. Mark moved from Forked River, NJ to Port Charlotte in 2010. He was a member of Edgewater United Methodist Church, Port Charlotte. Mark enjoyed talking to...

Donald E. Hardy

Donald E. Hardy

Sep 2, 2013

Donald E." Don" Hardy, 81, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Monday, September 2, 2013. He was born July 30, 1932 in Boston, MA to Edward and Julia (Sullivan) Plunkett. Don was a member of the Elks and Order of Alhambra. He enjoyed playing golf and cards. Don will be greatly missed by his daughter, Diane (Michael) Smith of Norwood,...

Jack Lee Clark

Jack Lee Clark

Sep 1, 2013

Jack Lee Clark, 77 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. He was the son of Donald and Ethel Clark, born on March 2, 1936 in Decker, Indiana. Jack served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver and moved from Cincinnati, OH to this area in 1989. He was a...

Edward Kalanta

Edward Kalanta

Aug 29, 2013

Edward (Pops) Kalanta, 87, passed on to an eternal life with God Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, FL. Ed was the only son of the late Cesar and Frances Kalanta. Ed was reared in Bayonne, NJ where he met his wife Lorraine A. (Delaney) Kalanta. They were married for 43 years before Lorraine's passing...

Ronald Jackson Howard

Ronald Jackson Howard

Aug 25, 2013

Ronald "Ronnie" Jackson Howard, 71, of Port Charlotte passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born March 18, 1942 in Macintosh, GA to T.J. and Lila Howard. Ronnie grew up in Charlotte County. As a proud patriot he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of...

Jay E. Baum

Jay E. Baum

Aug 23, 2013

Jay Edwin Baum, 84, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2013. He was the only child of Louis A. and Elizabeth (Closius) Baum, born February 6, 1929 in Queens, New York. Jay served in the US Navy on the USS Fargo CL 106. In 1964 he married Maria Teresa Carcana and they lived in Freeport, NY,...

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