Obituaries
Louise Spadaro
Nov 8, 2007
God looked around His garden. And found an empty space. He then looked down upon the Earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you. And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the roads were getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed...
Josephine Thibault
Nov 8, 2007
“A special thank you to all the staff at H.Q.M. of Port Charlotte, especially the Nurses and CNA’s on B-Wing for the wonderful care given to our mother” Josephine Thibault, 98, of Port Charlotte passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007. She was born March 20, 1909 in Cambridge, MA to Fred and Delvina (Martineau) Benoit. Josephine moved from Arlington, MA...
Lloyd D. Lee
Nov 8, 2007
“We knew little that morning the God was going to call your name.In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same;It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone;for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we...
Richard Vosseler Morgan
Nov 8, 2007
Richard Vosseler Morgan, 70, of Punta Gorda passed away November 8, 2007. He was born November 21, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas and Ruth (Vosseler) Morgan. Richard served in the US Army Reserves, Fire Brigade. He retired from Computer Sales and moved from West Bloomfield, MI in 2001 to Punta Gorda. Richard was a member of the Punta Gorda...
Charles W. Fretz
Nov 7, 2007
Charles “Charlie” Wilson Fretz, 71, of Punta Gorda passed away November 7, 2007. He was born March 6, 1936 in Hatfield, PA to Wilson and Edith (Borneman) Fretz. Charlie graduated with a bachelor of science from Penn State and a master’s from University of Conn. Charlie retired after 15 years of service with Saudi Aramco as an assistant superintendent. He...
Mary R. Parker
Nov 5, 2007
Mary R. “Rosie” Parker, 74, of Venice passed away November 5, 2007. She was the daughter of Raymond and Virginia Gamble, born March 22, 1933 in Piqua, Ohio. Rosie was a homemaker who took great joy in caring for her family; she was of the Lutheran faith. She came to Venice from Springfield, Ohio 13 years ago. Rosie will be...
Jack S. Reynnells
Nov 2, 2007
Jack Reynnells, 87, of Port Charlotte passed away November 2, 2007. He was born May 22, 1920 in Dowagiac, MI to William and Metta Phillips. Jack retired from the Ford Motor Company and moved from Muscle Shoals, AL in 1983. He was a 32 degree Mason, Loyal Order of the Moose, Elks and past Commander of VFW and lifetime member...
Margaret Sue Bivens
Oct 30, 2007
Margaret “Sue” Bivens, 74, of Punta Gorda passed away October 30, 2007. She was born October 16, 1934 in Beckley, West Virginia to Franklin and Norma (Daniels) Humphrey. Sue graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Concord College in Athens, WV and a Master’s from University of Miami, FL. She worked as a Registered Physical Therapist for 51 years with the...
Carol J. Bistarkey
Oct 27, 2007
Carol J. Bistarkey, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away October 27, 2007. She was born March 11, 1928 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Fred and Hazel (Miller) Trott. Carol moved from Columbus, Ohio to Punta Gorda in 2003. She enjoyed playing solitaire and a wonderful cat lover. Carol was of the Methodist faith. She will be greatly missed by her husband...
Judith C. Flory
Oct 25, 2007
Judith C. ”Judy” Flory, 63, of North Port passed away October 25, 2007. She was born December 20, 1943 in Dayton, KY to Elwood S and Hazel (Hunter) Crews. Judy received degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University and worked as a Registered Nurse. She certified in critical care nursing and her last twelve years were in...
Jimmie D. Christenson
Oct 25, 2007
Jimmie D. Christenson, 70, of Punta Gorda passed away October 25, 2007. He was born April 8, 1937 in Grantsburg, WI to Edwin and Frances (Westring) Christenson. Jimmie served in the US Marines and retired from the US Postal Service. He was a motel owner in Monona, Iowa. Jimmie enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf. He was of the Lutheran faith....
Paul Mclean
Oct 21, 2007
Paul McLean, 71, of Punta Gorda passed away October 21, 2007. He was born October 9, 1936 in Milton, Florida to Sam and Dewey (Taylor) McLean. Paul served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was instrumental in the pilot program in printing the first USA Today with the Fort Myers News Press and worked over 30 years...
William Clement Wolf
Oct 18, 2007
William Clement Wolf, 89, of Port Charlotte passed away October 18, 2007. He was born February 17, 1918 in New York City, New York to Clement and Margaret (Schrader) Wolf. William was a former owner of Trenta Electronics, Inc in New Jersey and Century Water Systems in Port Charlotte, FL. He was a life member of B.P.O.E. Elks in Punta...
Wanda Lynette Barnes
Oct 14, 2007
Wanda “Lynn” Barnes, 80, of North Port, FL formerly of Huntington, IN passed away October 14, 2007. She was born January 4, 1927 in Grant County, IN to Frank and Edna (Reed) Farley. Lynn was a 3rd Grade Teacher for Lancaster Elementary School for 22 years. She was a member of the Indiana Teachers Association, Huntington Bridge Club and Jockey...
Marion K. Case
Oct 12, 2007
Marion K. Case, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away October 12, 2007. She was born October 27, 1927 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Thomas and Nancy (Scavuzzo) Tornabene. Marion at the age of 16 soloed an airplane for Civil Air Patrol and enjoyed doing athletics. She moved from New Jersey in 1987 to Punta Gorda after retiring. Marion was a...
Joyce A. Farnham
Oct 9, 2007
Joyce A. Farham, 76, of Waldron, Michigan passed away October 9, 2007. She was born March 24, 1931 in Alvordton, Ohio to the late Samuel L. and Lenore (Hammond) Dunlap. Joyce married Robert Farnham on August 26, 1949. She was a factory worker, tavern owner, cook, cake decorator, caterer and homemaker throughout her life. Joyce graduated from Alverdton High School...
Don Charles King
Oct 4, 2007
'To All Our Friends and Families A special Thank you from Don and myself. For all the Love and Laughter you all have brought to our lives over the years. Thank you ' Don Charles King, 52, of Port Charlotte passed away October 4, 2007. He was born July 30, 1955 in Painesville, Ohio to Donald R. and Bernice (McClain)...
Hartford E. Short
Sep 29, 2007
Hartford E. Short, 82, of Punta Gorda passed away September 29, 2007. He was born May 28, 1925 in Los Angeles, CA to George and Elizabath (Shurrinton) Short. Hartford served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a self employed Entrepreneur who once worked on Errol Flynn’s sailboat and moved from San Diego, CA in 1993 to Punta Gorda....
Francis F. Baker
Sep 28, 2007
Francis F. Baker, 93, of Port Charlotte passed away September 28, 2007. He was born March 25, 1914 in Buffalo, New York to Francis and Geraldine (Howard) Baker. Francis graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1937. In 1936 he won the Bronze medal as a member of the US Olympic Hockey Team. In 1941 he graduated University...
Luis H. Rivera-Colon
Sep 23, 2007
Luis H. Rivera-Colon, 69, of Port Charlotte passed away September 23, 2007. He was born May 5, 1938 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Carmelo and Buenaventura (Colon) Rivera. Luis served in the Army from 1955 to 1956 and was the former Director of Civil Defense for Utuado, P.R. He was a member of New Life Int. Christian Center in Port...
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