Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
James B. Black
Aug 11, 2013
James Beehler Black, 67, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. He was the son of Joel and Elizabeth (Beehler) Black. Born March 4, 1946 in Staunton, VA. James graduated from Watertown High School in 1964, in Watertown, CT and graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1968. He served in the Merchant Marines. James worked as a...
Ted J. Silva
Aug 10, 2013
Ted J. Silva, 58, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013. He was the son of Kenneth and Isabelle (nee Cohen) Silverman, born January 13, 1955 in Far Rockaway, New York. In 1974 Ted married Cindy Silverman and they had three children. He got remarried in 1993 to Ann Dilione Silva and they also had three children....
Frank G. Gwynn
Aug 9, 2013
Francis "Frank" Gerard Gwynn, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of San Diego, CA passed away peaceful after a long struggle with ALS on Friday, August 9, 2013 surround by family. He was the oldest of five siblings born August 15, 1930 in Boston, MA to Francis and Eleanor Gwynn. Frank served in the US Marines until 1950 and continuing with...
Priscilla T. Huntington
Aug 8, 2013
Priscilla (Patty) T. Huntington, 90, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully in her home of over 40 years Thursday, August 8, 2013. She was the daughter of Edwin and Emma (Monteith) Towne, born on April 9, 1923 in Newport, VT. Priscilla graduated from Westbrook Jr. College, Portland, ME. In 1946 she married Perley (Pat) Huntington and worked for various companies...
Martha M. Funk
Aug 8, 2013
Martha "Beckie" Jane Morris Salsberry Funk, 88, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at her home with family. She was the daughter of Perry E and Sarah Jane (nee Gump) Morris, born July 17, 1925 in Brave, PA. Martha attended Jackson Twp Grade School and Center Twp High School. After graduating from Mason-Frederick Beauty Culture in 1945, she continued...
Paul A. Huckstein, Sr.
Aug 7, 2013
Paul A. Huckestein, Sr., 79, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He was the son of Paul and Florence (nee Drake) Huckestein, born September 19, 1933 in Hicksville, NY. Paul served in the US Navy on the Willis A. Lee destroyer during the Korean War. He was a volunteer Fireman for 10 years in Hicksville, NY....
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