Obituaries
Ralph A. Mutchler
Feb 3, 2012
Ralph A. Mutchler, Sr., 81, of Punta Gorda passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. He was the son of Raymond and Amelia (Klier) Mutchler, born November 19, 1930 in Hackensack, NJ. Ralph served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was a mechanic for Nu-Car in Mahwah, NJ and former Bar and Restaurant owner, Livingston Manor, NY....
James W. Thiele
Feb 3, 2012
James W. "J.T." Thiele, 70, of North Port passed away Friday, February 3, 2012. He was the son of Frederich and Margaret (Brazzel) Thiele, born November 27, 1941 in Janesville City, WI. JT was a sales representative for Kraft Nabisco before retiring. He moved to North Port in 1989 from Elgin, IL. JT enjoyed playing golf, watching the Chicago Cubs,...
Louise M. Colwell
Jan 31, 2012
Louise M. Colwell, 78, of Punta Gorda passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was born July 4, 1933 in Aurora, IL to Louis and Helen (Grehn) Kauski. Louise was married to Bernie Colwell 57 years ago and they started a loving family that grew to include 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated wife and...
Anthony Sannella
Jan 29, 2012
Anthony "Ted" Sannella, 88, of Punta Gorda passed away January 29, 2012. He was born November 3, 1923 in Revere, MA to Ralph and Josephine Sannella. Ted graduated from Revere High School in 1941. After serving in the US Army in the European Theatre, he graduated from Emerson College in Boston in 1950, majoring in Theater Arts, which led to...
Robert A King
Jan 28, 2012
Robert A. King, 89, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Willow Springs, IL passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was the son of Chester and Dora (Smith) King, born on January 18, 1923 in Cutler, IL. Robert proudly served our Country during World War II as a Merchant Marine. He worked as a Mosquito Control Foreman in Lyons, IL and...
Gerald A. Foster, Sr.
Jan 28, 2012
Gerald "Jerry" Foster, Sr., 68, of Port Charlotte passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was the son of Harry and Edith (Pitsley) Foster, born on February 21, 1943 in Hartford, MI. Jerry moved from Peotone, IL to Port Charlotte 34 years ago. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed spending time...
Dennis M. Lyons
Jan 24, 2012
Dennis M. Lyons, 69, of Port Charlotte and Prudence Island, RI passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Dennis was the son of James and Theresa (DiPierro) Lyons, born on September 6, 1942. Dennis was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and played football for URI. He taught Physical Education at Pilgrim High School in Warwick for 30...
Thomas Conti
Jan 22, 2012
Thomas Michael "Tom" Conti, 73, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully January 22, 2012. He was the son of Joseph B. and Satie Ann (Turcott) Conti, born May 26, 1938 in Petoskey, Michigan. Tom was an active member of San Antonio Catholic Church, singing in the choir and playing handbells; he was a member of Knights of Columbus. Tom loved...
Luella M. Walch
Jan 21, 2012
Luella M. Walch, 63, of Punta Gorda passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012. She was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Lutz) Mattis, born July 3, 1948 in Hettinger, ND. Luella was a retired Human Resources Manager with United Power Association. She moved to Punta Gorda from Minneapolis, MN in 1999. She enjoyed going power boating, motorcycling, snowmobiling, and watching...
Hortense I. Burgess
Jan 15, 2012
Hortense Ismay Mahoney was born on December 5, 1921, in Lluidas Vale, Jamaica West Indies, to William Mahoney and Emaline Williams. Her father William was a farmer who instilled in his children the attributes of hard work and responsibility. She was the second oldest of eight children. She attended Lluidas Vale School and successfully sat the 3rd Jamaica Local Examination,...
Dolores A. Blaney
Jan 12, 2012
Dolores A. Blaney, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on January 12, 2012 at 8:43 AM at Suncoast Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL She was born January 17, 1935 in New York, NY to Colonel Jack and Agnes Rosskopf. Dolores "Debbie" as she was known by her family and friends was a friend of Bill W for over 44 years...
La-Verne M. Anderer
Jan 12, 2012
La-Verne M. Anderer, 83, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Boston, MA passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012. She was the daughter of Edward and Anna (Martin) Reuter, born on May 17, 1928 in Baltimore, MD. La-Verne graduated in 1950 from Salisbury State Teachers College and taught in Baltimore County. She was a lifetime contributor and supporter of animal welfare. Recently,...
Walter F. Kowal
Jan 11, 2012
Walter F. Kowal, Sr., 84, of Punta Gorda and Pine Island, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. He was the son of John and Bessie Kowal, born June 13, 1927 in Pine Island, NY. Walter worked alongside his wife, Julia, on their onion farm in New York and was a world traveler during summers and winters, before...
Trystan Elizabeth Knight
Jan 11, 2012
Trystan Elizabeth Knight, 11mos old angel left this earth on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. She was the daughter of Jeremy and Stacie Knight, born on January 16, 2011. Trystan was a very happy child and enjoyed listening and dancing to music. Trystan will be greatly missed by her parents, Jeremy and Stacie; sister, Savannah Renee Sloan; grandparents, Rick and Laura...
Mildred May Petersen
Jan 10, 2012
Mildred May Petersen, nee McDonald, passed through Heaven's gates at age 94 on January 10, 2012. Her 3 children were gathered around her at Tidewell's Charlotte Hospice House, as she concluded almost 12 pleasant years in good health in Florida. She enjoyed the Florida sunshine, tropical beaches and palms with her daughter Christie Foster and husband Ted. She had lived...
Shirley Marion Snow Mckenney
Jan 8, 2012
Shirley M. Snow McKenney, 80, of Punta Gorda passed away January 8, 2012. She was the daughter of Phillip W. and Vera (White) Snow, born October 14, 1931 in Old Town, ME. Shirley enjoyed being active in her community and was a hospital volunteer in Lewisburg, PA; was a soloist with the Daughters of Isabella; and was a pageant coach...
Lloyd L Hill
Jan 7, 2012
Lloyd L. Hill, 91 of Punta Gorda, Fl. Passed away Saturday Jan. 7, 2012. He was born June 15, 1920 in Triplett, MO. To Wiley and Anna (nee Dixon) Hill. Lloyd moved to Punta Gorda in 1985 from Steger, Il. And was a retired Metalizer at Ayers Machine Shop. He was a Lifetime Member of VFW Post 5690, Port Charlotte,...
John Robert Mccarthy
Jan 6, 2012
John "Jack" Robert McCarthy, 67, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Hanson, MA passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. He was the son of Philip and Elizabeth (McHale) McCarthy, born December 10, 1944 in Medford, MA. Jack was a retired high school Teacher in Abington, MA. He was a member of the Elks in Weymouth and at the Country Club...
Arthur K. Smith
Jan 4, 2012
Arthur "Artie" Smith, 64, of Long Island, NY, passed away Tuesday, Jan 4, 2012, in Port Charlotte, Fl. He was born July 14, 1947 in New York. Artie served in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam War, as a sharp shooter and saved the life of a young soldier. Artie moved to Port Charlotte from New York 15 years ago....
James William Hyatt
Dec 31, 2011
James William "Bill" Hyatt, 80, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was the son of James and Mary (Carroll) Hyatt, born on January 29, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, NY. He was a graduate of the Cardinal Farley Military Academy and the American Institute of Banking in New York City. Bill was the...
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