Obituaries
Larry H. Sykora
Mar 31, 2008
Larry H. Sykora, 54, of Port Charlotte passed away March 31, 2008. He was born October 8, 1953 in Berwyn, Illinois to Henry and Helen (Janecek) Sykora. Larry moved from Bolingbrook, Illinois in 1989 to Port Charlotte and worked at Charlotte Regional Medical Center as a account manager until he retired. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic...
John Richard Flanary
Mar 25, 2008
Dr. JR Flanary, 82, of Burnt Store Marina passed away March 25, 2008 after an extended illness. He was born December 12, 1925 in Rochester, MN to William and Josephine (O'Keefe) Flanary. Dr. Flanary graduated from St. Charles High School in St. Charles, Minnesota in 1943 and seved for 3 years with the US Navy in the South Pacific Theatre....
Roger W. Brown
Mar 20, 2008
Roger Walter Brown, 70, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away March 20, 2008 at his home. He was born March 19, 1938 in Plattsburgh, New York. Roger received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting in 1959 at Miami University of Ohio. He worked 10 years for Cadillac Motor Company in accounting and for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan...
Joie D. Hochstetler
Mar 19, 2008
Joie Lane Denhart Hochstetler, 74, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Joie was born in a log cabin in Palmyra, Indiana on August 15, 1933. She was a teacher and homemaker. She majored in motherhood and had her Ph.D. in grandmotherhood. She was a member of the Eastern Star and attended Cleveland United Methodist Church. She...
Mabel I. Renirie
Mar 19, 2008
Mabel I. Renirie, 81, of Port Charlotte passed away March 19, 2008. She was born January 28, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Fred and Minnie (Thompson) Dennis. Mabel moved from Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1989 to Port Charlotte. She was a member of Charlotte County Jazz Society and a Mary Kay Representative. Mabel enjoyed playing the piano and was a...
Mary E. Surdukowski
Mar 17, 2008
Mary E. Surdukowski, 78, of Punta Gorda passed away March 17, 2008. She was born September 30, 1929 in Queens, New York to Thomas and Margaret (Snyder) Gannon. Mary retired from East Nassau Medical in New York and moved to Punta Gorda in 1972 from New York. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Moose and the Elks....
Robert Porter Foye
Mar 13, 2008
Robert "Bob" Porter Foye, 77, of Punta Gorda passed away March 13, 2008. He was born November 6, 1930 in Boston, MA to L. Curtis and Beulah May (Newell) Foye. Bob was the Manager for Chrysler Corp before retiring. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Port Charlotte, Foster Parents Association and Square Dance Club. Bob moved from...
Harold Jacobus, Jr.
Mar 9, 2008
Harold Jacobus, Jr., 81, of Punta Gorda passed away March 9, 2008 surrounded by his family. He was born August 23, 1926 in Jersey City, NJ to Harold and Edna (Rodgers) Jacobus. Harold served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII and was the Supervisor for New Jersey Bell for 33 years and 3 months before retiring and moving...
Lisa Marie Smith
Mar 4, 2008
Lisa Marie Smith, 42, of Venice passed away March 4, 2008. She was a life long resident of Florida, born April 1, 1965 in Orlando. Lisa leaves behind her son, Seth Smith of Venice. A memorial service in celebration of Lisa's life will be at 5:00 pm Saturday, March 8, 2008 at First Christian Church, 1100 Center Road, Venice. The...
Catherine A. Renz-Simms
Mar 2, 2008
Catherine A. Renz-Simms was the daughter of Harry and Patricia (Burroughs) Renz, born November 15, 1954 in Danbury, Connecticut. She moved to Venice, Florida from Danbury in 1986. Cathy was a dedicated advocate for children. She, her husband, Ray, and their daughters provided a safe, loving environment for many children in the Florida Foster Care system. Cathy touched many people...
Bruce L. Moen
Feb 29, 2008
Bruce L. Moen, 62, of Willmar, MN, and part-time resident of Punta Gorda, FL, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.. He was born March 13, 1945 in Madison MN, the son of Simon and Helen Moen. Bruce married Darlene (nee Hedin) in 1971 and was a dedicated partner and owner of West Central, Inc. for over 30 years. His many interests...
Robert William Merritt
Feb 27, 2008
Robert W. "Bob" Merritt, 80 of Punta Gorda passed away February 27, 2008. He was born April 23, 1927 in Elmira, New York. Bob worked at Nash Engineering in CT starting as an electrician's helper working his way to a systems engineer 42 years later. He retired in 1985 spending winters in Florida and summers in Pennsylvania until moving permanently...
Barbara W. Reynolds
Feb 26, 2008
Barbara W. Reynolds, 81, of Middle Grove, New York passed away February 26, 2008 with her family by her side. She was born October 4, 1926 in Greenwich, New York to Ashton and Almedia (Hubbard) Woodward. Barb was a lifelong avid gardener and book reader . She was a wife, mother, homemaker but her greatest joy was taking care of...
Bettye Jean Denson
Feb 23, 2008
Bettye Jean Denson was the daughter of William and Oma (Duncan)Linster, born November 11, 1932 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. She was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family; she was of the Baptist faith. Bettye was a member of the Garden Club and the Women's Club, both in Nashville. Bettye will be greatly missed by her daughter, Kathleen Renzi...
Dorothy A. Simmons
Feb 23, 2008
Dorothy A. Simmons, 84, of Port Charlotte passed away February 23, 2008 at her residences. She was born December 28, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York to Alexander and Matilda (Muller) Gray. Dorothy was a day cleaning clerk and a riveter during WWII. She moved from Staten Island, New York to Port Charlotte 3 years ago and was of the Protestant...
Jean M. Coghlan
Feb 20, 2008
Jean M. Coghlan, 79, of Port Charlotte passed away February 20, 2008. She was born April 28, 1929 in Newton, Mass to Alfred and Mary (Drennan) Bilodeau. Jean moved from Brockton, Mass to Port Charlotte in 1987. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Jean enjoyed watching College Basketball, the Boston Celtics and Tennis. She will be...
Arlene Helen Knickerbocker
Feb 19, 2008
Helen "Arlene" Knickerbocker, 74, of Punta Gorda passed away February 19, 2008. She was born July 26, 1933 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Bertice and Lillian Lewis. Arlene graduated from Allentown Bible Institute in Allentown, PA. She ans her husband owned and operated the Riverview Diner in Binghamton, New York for many years and retired to Punta Gorda in 1986. Arlene...
Daniel J. Campbell
Feb 13, 2008
Daniel John Campbell, 72, of Venice passed away February 13, 2008. He was born November 3, 1935 in Rochester, NY. Daniel proudly served in the National Guard and the US Navy. He came to Venice in 1998 after 40 years of service with Rochester Telephone Co. Daniel was a member of Union CWA - Local 1170 in Rochester, and American...
Vera E. Arnold
Feb 9, 2008
Vera E. (Beck) Arnold, 85 of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Red Lion, PA passed away after a lengthily illness on Saturday, February 9, 2008 in Port Charlotte, FL at the home of her son and daughter in law . She was born October 15, 1922 in Red Lion, PA to J. Harris and Ada (Markel) Beck. Vera and her...
Jessie W. Ferguson
Feb 7, 2008
Jessie W. Ferguson, 92, of Port Charlotte formerly of Midland, MI passed away February 7, 2008. She was born June 11, 1915 in Monsey, NY to Jessie Wheat and Elizabeth (Quigg) Uppercu. Jessie attended business school and was employed as a secretary for Insurance Brokers in NYC until her marriage. She married George William Ferguson son of George and Anna...
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