Obituaries
Teresita Veras
2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Teresita Veras, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who peacefully left this world on September 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in 1953, in the Philippines, Teresita exuded warmth and compassion throughout her life. She proudly made her home in Punta Gorda, Florida, after moving from Ohio, in...
Timothy “Bird Man” Lathery
Sep 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy “Bird Man” Lathery, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on September 21, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on March 14, 1959, in Hamilton, Ohio, Timothy embraced life with a spirit that touched everyone around him. He lived his life his way.
Timothy spent...
Michael McChesney
Sep 15, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Michael McChesney, beloved husband, dad, son, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend who left us on September 15, 2025, at the age of 67.
Born on September 25, 1957, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Mike brought warmth and joy to all who crossed his path. A carpenter by trade, his passion for his work was evident,...
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...
Katherine Chesanow
Sep 6, 2025
Katherine (Mercier) Chesanow, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 6, 2025. She lived in Norwalk, OH until moving to Florida 6 years ago to live with her daughter. Born in Albany, NY, she graduated from St. John's Academy in Rensselaer, NY and started taking classes at Union University.
After marrying Daniel Chesanow, they moved to Pawling, NY, Columbus,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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