Obituaries
Kenneth R. Delahunty
Oct 2, 2009
Kenneth R. Delahunty, Jr, 68 of Seminole Lakes, Punta Gorda and Easton, PA died October 2, 2009 in Port Charlotte. He was born on September 27, 1941 in Sharon, PA to Hilda and Kenneth Delahunty, Sr. A graduate of Penn State with an MA, Ken spent his life teaching; the final 33 years a Professor of English at Northampton Community...
Nancy Jean Plante
Sep 27, 2009
Nancy Jean Plante, 56, of Port Charlotte passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of John T. and Mae Frank (Thomas) Cullifer, born May 13, 1953 in Hartford, AL. Nancy graduated from Seminole High School in Seminole, FL in 1971. She served for six years in the US Air Force as a Sergeant...
Ella Pearl O'Neil
Sep 21, 2009
Ella Pearl O’Neil, 91, of Port Charlotte passed away September 21, 2009. She was the daughter of Robert and Annie (Ayer) Gamble, born December 1, 1917 in Canada. Ella moved from Detroit, Michigan to Port Charlotte in 1973 and worked as a waitress for Ramada Inn for 20 plus years. Ella loved to play bingo. She will be greatly missed...
William Heier
Sep 20, 2009
William Heier, 77, of Punta Gorda formerly of Ventnor Heights, New Jersey passed away September 20, 2009. He was the son of Irving and Regina (Gillis) Heier, born June 15, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York. William served in the US Navy and was a retired mechanical engineer. He was a member of the Punta Gorda Elks and enjoyed traveling and...
George M. Collier
Sep 20, 2009
George Melville Collier, 92, of Punta Gorda passed away September 20, 2009. He was the son of George and Emma (Graff) Collier, born August 1, 1917 in Cincinnati, Ohio. George served in the US Army during WWII and moved to Florida in 1987 to enjoy his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion. George will be greatly missed...
Luis D. Gracia Santiago
Sep 18, 2009
Luis Gracia Santiago, 73, of Port Charlotte passed away September 18, 2009. He was born April 11, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Luis served in the US Air Force and was a retired Port Director for US Customs. He was a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church and enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Luis will be greatly missed by...
Elizabeth Joyce Carter
Sep 15, 2009
Elizabeth Joyce Carter, 64, of Port Charlotte passed away September 15, 2009. She was born February 2, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. Elizabeth was a budget officer for the US Government before retiring in 2004. She came to Port Charlotte from Woodbridge, VA and was active in the community as a Master Gardener of the Charlotte County Cultural Center and treasurer...
Joan H. Fitzpatrick
Sep 11, 2009
Joan H. Fitzpatrick, 65, of Burnt Store Isles, Punta Gorda passed away peacefully Friday, September 11, 2009 at Peace River Hospital. She was born April 11, 1944 in Burlington, VT to Paul and Helen Fitzpatrick. Joan will be greatly missed by her sister, Mary N. Racine; brothers, Rev Paul J. (Gwen) Fitzpatrick, Richard C. Fitzpatrick and Edward M. Fitzpatrick and...
Debra A. Barton-Devens
Sep 9, 2009
Debra A. Barton-Devens was the daughter of Theodore E. Barton, Sr. and Florence A. (Hughes) Barton, born October 9, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey. She was a casino supervisor in Atlantic City for 18 years, and came to Port Charlotte from Galloway Township, New Jersey in 2000. Debbie attended Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church in Englewood, Florida; active in her community,...
Irene Larkins
Sep 7, 2009
Irene Larkins, 82, of Port Charlotte passed away September 7, 2009. She was the daughter of Bernard and Lucille (Manning) Smith, born December 31, 1926 in Perryville, Missouri. Irene was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family. No services are planned at this time. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.
Thomas J. Adams
Sep 5, 2009
Thomas J. Adams, 71, of Port Charlotte passed away September 5, 2009. He was the son of Thomas and Ethel (Layne) Adams, born September 19, 1937 in Gruetli, TN. Thomas retired as a crew chief for Stay Clean Corp. in Schaumberg, IL; he came to Port Charlotte in 1993 from Sycamore, IL. Thomas will be greatly missed by his wife...
Scott Hansen
Sep 4, 2009
Scott Allan Hansen, 46, of Punta Gorda passed away September 4, 2009. He was the son of Bill and Elaine (Schultz) Hansen, born July 26, 1963 in Jamestown, NY. He moved to Port Charlotte as a young boy and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1981. Scott will be greatly missed by his wife, Debra; parents, Bill and Elaine Hansen...
Edwin Joseph Zutter
Aug 31, 2009
Edwin Joseph Zutter, 73, passed away on August 31, 2009 in Punta Gorda, Florida. He was the son of Walter and Lottie (Motyl) Zutter, born June 25, 1936 in Norway, NY. He was a 1954 graduate of West Canada Valley Central School in Middleville, NY. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Edwin married Carol Loefler on...
Richard D. Hysell
Aug 29, 2009
Richard D. Hysell, 80, of Punta Gorda passed away August 29, 2009. He was the son of John and Audrey (Lamb) Hysell, born August 12, 1929 in Pierson, MI. Richard worked at Continental Motors in Grand Rapids, MI for 19 years; he moved to Florida in 1969 and established Hysell's Roofing Co. in 1972. He was a hard worker, but...
Wayne D. Ehlers
Aug 26, 2009
Wayne D. Ehlers, 68 of Punta Gorda passed away August 26, 2009. He was born March 11, 1941 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Wayne was a school teacher in Manchester Township, NJ before retiring. He moved to Punta Gorda in 1999 from New Jersey and was a member of the Punta Gorda Elks, and Fishers of Men Lutheran Church in...
Delia C Lowe
Aug 25, 2009
Delia Caroline Lowe, 62, of Punta Gorda passed away August 25, 2009 at the Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. She was the daughter of Leffie F. and Beulah (Driggers) Lowe, born November 28, 1946 and was a lifelong resident of Punta Gorda. Delia enjoyed her life to the fullest. Delia will be greatly missed by her son, Leffie (Kelly);...
Virginia M. Merriman
Aug 23, 2009
Virginia May Merriman, 87, of Punta Gorda passed away August 23, 2009. She was born May 20, 1922 in Betsy Lane, KY. Virginia came to this area in 1985 from Columbus, OH where she was a lifelong member of Wonderland Community Church. She will be remembered as a quiet, loving, kind and non-judgmental woman who was an avid reader and...
Ruth E. Oltmann
Aug 21, 2009
Ruth E. Oltmann, 81, of Punta Gorda passed away August 21, 2009. She was the daughter of George and Mae (Eager) Strickland, born December 2, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York. Ruth moved from Bartonville, PA to Punta Gorda in 1973. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Ladies Guild, Prayer Chain Committee and Bible Study Group. Ruth...
John F. Lowe
Aug 15, 2009
John (Jack) F. Lowe, 84, of South Port Square, Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009, after a brief stay at Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Born in Easton, PA on September 14, 1924, Jack was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Deats) of Easton, PA. He graduated from Easton Area High School and...
Stella S. Lunenfeld
Aug 14, 2009
Stella S. Lunenfeld, 73, of Port Charlotte passed away August 14, 2009. She was born July 29, 1936 in NYC, NY. Stella moved from Catskills, NY in 1996. She was a member of the Assembly of God church and an avid Bible Studier. Stella will be greatly missed by her husband of 55 years, Samuel, 2 Daughters, Terry Lunenfeld of...
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