Obituaries

Hanby Leighton Ingram

Hanby Leighton Ingram

Sep 10, 2025

Hanby Leighton Ingram, 17, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on September 10, 2025.

Hanby had a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, sailing, and treasured vacations in the mountains of North Carolina. Being on the water brought him peace, and his adventurous spirit made him an avid sailor. At the same time, he found joy in the...

Kathryn "Kathie" Jean LoVecchio

Kathryn "Kathie" Jean LoVecchio

Sep 4, 2025

Kathryn "Kathie" Jean LoVecchio, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November 19, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Kathie was the cherished daughter of Willard and Jean Berry and an uplifting presence in the lives of those who knew her.Married to her devoted husband, Santo LoVecchio, for...

Lola P. Allard

Lola P. Allard

Sep 1, 2025

Lola Patricia Allard, a bright and joyful spirit, was born on February 16, 2022, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She departed this world far too soon on September 1, 2025, at the tender age of three, leaving behind a profound and heartfelt legacy in her brief but impactful life. A beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, and cousin, Lola touched the lives of...

George Spock

George Spock

Aug 27, 2025

George Spock, 92, passed away peacefully after a short illness on August 27, 2025, in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born and raised in Freeland, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Rebar) Spock. He will be greatly missed by the love of his life, Josephine Plesce; his son, George Spock, and his wife, Julia; his daughters, Ann...

Lawrence C. Roscoe

Lawrence C. Roscoe

Aug 26, 2025

Our beloved father, Lawrence C. Roscoe, aged 86, of Morristown, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 26, 2025. Born on October 19, 1938, in Queens, New York, he lived a full life defined by his passion for engineering, education, and family.

Lawrence spent many years as an esteemed electrical engineer with Bell Laboratories, making substantial contributions to...

Geralynn Muenchausen

Geralynn Muenchausen

Aug 22, 2025

Geralynn "Gerri" Muenchausen (born McDonald) passed away peacefully on August 22 at the age of 90 in Port Charlotte, FL.

Geralynn was born in Chicago, IL and lived most of her life in Grayslake, IL until moving to Punta Gorda, FL some 20+ years ago to enjoy her golden years. She eventually moved to Port Charlotte, FL.

Geralynn is survived by three children - Denise (Dan), Mary...

Noreen T. Darlington

Noreen T. Darlington

Aug 16, 2025

Noreen T. Darlington,94, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Punta Gorda Isles, Florida.

Born in Niagara Falls, New York, on October 2, 1930, to Charles and Mary Walker Young, she was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

A member of the class of 1948 at St Mary's High School in Niagara Falls, she went on to work at...

Georgia Buda

Georgia Buda

Aug 16, 2025

Georgia Buda of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on August 16, 2025 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, leaving a legacy of love, family, many friends, and service to others. She was 81.

Born in Carbondale, PA, she was raised and lived in Liverpool, NY for much of her early life. It was there that she met Tony, her husband of 62 years, and raised...

Anne Lee Musselman Blair

Anne Lee Musselman Blair

Aug 15, 2025

Anne Lee Musselman Blair passed away peacefully August 15 under hospice care in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was 90 years old.

Anne Lee grew up in Louisville, Kentucky in a household of fun-loving hellions at 2110 Lauderdale Road. Her brothers Tom Sr., David, Robert (Buzz), and Bill, and her sister Elaine (Cissy) Musselman were, and remained, a close-knit tribe throughout her...

Antoinette S. Richter

Antoinette S. Richter

Aug 15, 2025

Daughter of the late Mary Martina (Panepinto) and Louis Martina. Sister to the late Anthony Martina, late Santa Ortiz and Peter Martina. Beloved mother to Kenneth Richter (Mary Hazette), John (Jennifer) Munoz and the late Sandra Richter. Cherished NaNa to Melissa Richter, Louis (Shelly) Richter, Kenneth II (Amy) Richter, Nevin (Katarina) Howard, Aja (Steven) Lekawa, Alyssa (Michael) Richter-Jackson, Hope Richter, Kenny Richter, Antoinette Santamarie Richter...

Elizabeth L. Young

Elizabeth L. Young

Aug 13, 2025

Betsy Young, 82, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Solaris Healthcare in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Born in Whitpain Township (Blue Bell), Pennsylvania, on October 2, 1942, to William H. and Elizabeth M. Reinhart. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother as well as a dear friend to many.

Betsy grew up on the "Wild Hyacinth...

Gary W. Temp

Gary W. Temp

Aug 12, 2025

Gary W. Temp, 73, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. He was born October 11th, 1951, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to William and Frances (Wolfe) Temp. 

After graduating from Central High School in La Crosse, Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return, he attended and played football at the...

Jon David Luzny

Jon David Luzny

Aug 11, 2025

With heavy hearts and a lifetime of cherished memories, we announce the passing of Jon David Luzny. On August 11, 2025, at the age of 83, our family's captain peacefully concluded his earthly voyage, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and profound kindness.

Born on December 11, 1941, to his late parents, Chester and Mary Ellen Luzny, Jon grew up...

Frank Loughrey

Frank Loughrey

Aug 5, 2025

Frank Loughrey lived life to the fullest for 78 years until August 5th, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of 56 years, son Brian, daughter Tiffany, son-in-law Joe, loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Ivana, Nancy, and Kat, along with their families in California. He will be reunited in heaven with sons Frankie and Kristian. The people whose lives...

Louis Henry Dieke III

Louis Henry Dieke III

Jul 31, 2025

Louis Henry Dieke III of Punta Gorda passed away on July 31 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Louis was born January 4, 1943, in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of Louis Henry Dieke II and Betty(Dawson) Dieke. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend.

When Lou was 6 years old, the family moved to a farm in Cabool, Missouri, where Lou...

John Vincent Pignataro

John Vincent Pignataro

Jul 30, 2025

John Vincent Pignataro of Babcock Ranch, Florida, peacefully passed away on July 30th, 2025, after a long illness, with the love of his life at his side. In 2018, John and Rhonda followed their dream and moved from Delaware to Southwest Florida to embrace life on the beautiful Gulf Coast.

John was born on August 14, 1961, in Washington, D.C., to...

Carlene F. Dailey

Carlene F. Dailey

Jul 26, 2025

Carlene Fairnette Dailey was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 14, 1961. She later had a brother, Garland O’Brien Dailey, who was 13 years younger than her, had severe cerebral palsy, and died at age seven. Her mother Bettie Dailey worked for the telephone company and retired after about 30 years.

Carlene was educated in the Indianapolis public school system, attending...

Susan Kesselring

Susan Kesselring

Jul 16, 2025

Susan Kesselring, 59, of Port Charlotte, Florida, graduated into the loving hands of Jesus on July 16, 2025. Susie is survived by her loving husband, David Kesselring.

Susie was David's everything: his partner, best friend, lover, companion, the biggest gift God could have given on this earth, and beloved wife. Together, Susie and David shared 34 years of laughter, love, and...

Fred Ernest Eskuri

Fred Ernest Eskuri

Jul 15, 2025

Fred Ernest Eskuri, 91, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the Douglas T. Jacobson Veterans Nursing Home, with his son, John, and daughter-in-law, Deb, by his side. He lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and the spirit of adventure.

Born on November 15, 1933, Fred will forever be cherished as a loving husband, father,...

Pamela Elms-Scott

Pamela Elms-Scott

Jul 13, 2025

Pamela Elms-Scott, passed away July 13, 2025, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL.

She is pre-deceased by her husband, John (Scotty) J. Scott, father, Major Harry David Elms, mother, Elaine Elms, and brother, Harry David Elms, Jr.

Pamela was very proud of Major Elms, who was responsible for the design of The Marine Corps Seal, which was approved...