Obituaries
Mirosław Kwasnik
Jul 27, 2022
Mirosław Kwasnik, of Port Charlotte FL, passed away on the 27th of July 2022. He was born on the 9th of October 1950 to Katarzyna and Albin Kwasnik in Dedelsdorf, Germany. He immigrated to Massachusetts in October 1958 with his parents, brother Franciszek and sisters Helene and Eleanor Teresa. To his friends and family, he was lovingly called Kwas. He...
Daniel B. Rossetti Sr.
Jul 26, 2022
Daniel (Danny) Bernard Rossetti Sr., dedicated husband, father, bonus father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 26th, 2022 at the age of 70. He was born in Malden, MA, August 2, 1951, to Alexander Rossetti and Carolyn Rossetti (nee Thompson). He moved to Port Charlotte, FL in 1981 from Saugus, MA. Around 1970...
Jerry L. Higgins
Jul 23, 2022
Jerry L. Higgins, formerly of Nashville, Indiana, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones Saturday July 23, 2022 at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida. https://bcdemocrat.com/2022/08/04/jerry-l-higgins/.
Mr. Higgins was born on March 2, 1934 in Bloomington, Indiana to his late parents Omen and Rowena ( Haley) Higgins. He graduated from Bloomington High School. Jerry honorably served in The United States...
James B. Bennett
Jul 23, 2022
James Burton Bennett, 82, passed away on July 23, 2022, at 9:28 a.m. peacefully surrounded by family, listening to his favorite music. James was born on July 16, 1940, to Millie and Leon Bennett in Terry Township, PA. and was from Towanda, PA. James honorably served in the Army as a military policeman. James was affectionately referred to as “Country...
Carol Petersen
Jul 18, 2022
Carol Petersen, 87, formerly of Greece, NY and Punta Gorda, FL passed away on July 18th, 2022. She was born on September 2nd, 1934 in Rochester, NY to the late Harold and Rosina (Edgecombe) Loyst. Carol was born in the city of Rochester and attended Marshall High School (class of ’52). In 1955, at the age of 21, she married...
Joseph C. Schaefer
Jul 17, 2022
Joseph (Joe) C. Schaefer, age 79, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Libby) Schaefer, passed away at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida on July 17, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Joe was the son of the late Charles B and Marie Bradley Schaefer and the father of Kelly (Don) Dudich of Fairview, TENN, Sean (Lori) Schaefer of Palmyra, PA, David Mertz...
Agnes M. Gassera
Jul 14, 2022
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 4 pm, Agnes Gassera passed away at home. Agnes was 95 years old. She was born on November 23, 1926, on Staten Island, NY to Angelina and Antonio Raffone. Agnes grew up on Staten Island and raised her children there. Agnes and her husband Nicholas moved to Florida about 25 years ago. Agnes and...
James E. Holden
Jul 7, 2022
James E. Holden Sr., of Arcadia, FL, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1947, to Duane Holden and Geraldine Holden in McKeesport, PA. James joined the Navy in 1966 and served 5 yrs. 2 months and 28 days (this was his standard answer when asked how long he was in the military). He...
John M. Jamieson Jr.
Jul 3, 2022
John McCarthor Jamieson Jr., 91, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on July 3, 2022. He was born on September 18, 1930, to John Sr. and Ada Jamieson in Dearth, Pennsylvania. A true patriot, John honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from September 1948 to September 1951. Following his service, he worked as a Senior Analyst...
Joseph P. Adornetto
Jul 3, 2022
Joseph Paul Adornetto “Joe:” age 72 of Port Charlotte passed peacefully on July 3, 2022. Born in Chicago Illinois in 1950. He loved to cook and was in the restaurant business for over 50 years most recently at Hurricane Charley's. He was the life of the party and could always find ways to make anyone laugh. He was preceded in...
Vena Joyce Gardner
Jun 24, 2022
Vena “Joyce” Gardner, 98, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly Williston, ND, passed away on June 24, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1924, in Wilburton, KS. She was a woman of faith, a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Williston, ND and attended the 1st United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda. Joyce married Homer W. Smith in Kinsley,...
Harry Hinrichs
Jun 24, 2022
Harry Hinrichs went to be with his Lord on June 24, 2022. Harry was a New Year’s baby and arrived in 1955. He was born to Norman and Gertrude Hinrichs, who resided in Denver at the time. They built a home near Erie, Colorado and Harry spent his childhood there. Harry was a very gifted athlete and enjoyed participating in...
Michael P. Zupko, Jr.
Jun 23, 2022
Michael P. Zupko Jr., 78, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on June 23, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1944, to Michael Sr.and Helen Zupko in Nanticoke, PA. Michael honorably served in the U.S. Air Force. He moved to Port Charlotte in 2008 and became a member of the American Legion. Michael worked as an Automotive Mechanic and...
Byron C. Velvick
Jun 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Byron Charles Velvick of Punta Gorda on June 21, 2022, at the age of 82. Byron will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Wendy; his children Byron Paul and Jamal; his grandchildren, Allesandra and Kamber; and countless friends, including his precious dog, Joy....
Donald P. Mahanor
Jun 17, 2022
Donald P. Mahanor, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Abington, MA, passed away on June 17, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Margaret T. Mahanor, they were married for 53 years. Son of the late Charles Mahahor and Della (Mather) Mahanor. Loving father of Dawn Richardson and her husband, Timothy of Kingston, MA, Donald P. Mahanor, Jr and his wife,...
Patricia A. Jones
Jun 17, 2022
Patricia (Patti) Ann Jones, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1957, in Port Huron Michigan, the daughter of Samuel and Nelda Adkins. She married Garry Jones on July 21, 1979, in Illinois. Patti enjoyed working and loved to stay busy. As a young girl, she participated in baton twirling and dance...
Thomas Hines
Jun 15, 2022
Thomas Hines, 61, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 15, 2022. He was born on March 18, 1961, to Donald and Arlene Hines in Morse Bluff, NE. Thomas relocated from Lincoln, NE to Florida 20 years ago, retiring from Borden Milk after 10 years of driving for the company. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in...
Patricia A. Diaz
Jun 15, 2022
Patricia A. Diaz, 39, of Punta Gorda, FL, lovingly known by her family and friends as Trish, passed away on June 15, 2022. She was born on July 9, 1982, to Pete Diaz and Teresa Tapia in Dallas, Texas. Trish moved to Florida in 1987 and worked as a supervisor in a bakery. She was a very talented artist who...
Billie Ray Hatmaker Jr.
Jun 11, 2022
Billie Ray Hatmaker, Jr., 57, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 11, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1964, in Baltimore Maryland to Ella Jane Muhl. Affectionately known to his family and loved ones as Ray, he honorably served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic with the 2nd Armored...
Paul A. Costanzo
Jun 9, 2022
Paul Andrew Costanzo, 56, of Port Charlotte, Florida and Cape Elizabeth, Maine, passed away at his home on June 9th, 2022. Paul was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Feb. 3rd, 1966. An early move to Green Bay, Wisconsin, proved significant for Paul. As an impressionable youth, his father took him to Lambeau Field for his first Green Bay Packers game,...
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