Obituaries

Melvina V. Green

Melvina V. Green

May 9, 2006

Melvina V. Green, 86, of Port Charlotte passed away May 9, 2006. She was born June 1, 1919 in Kingston Jamaica to Felix and Celistia (Brewster) Garcia. Melvina attended school in Kingston, Jamaica and started a pre-nursing career at Even Tide Home. She moved to the UK in 1957 where she continued her nursing career and was employed at Lady...

Pauline C. Palermo

Pauline C. Palermo

May 7, 2006

Pauline C. Palermo, 81, Punta Gorda, passed away May 7, 2006. She was born June 29, 1924 in Limerick, Ireland, and immigrated with her family to Syracuse, New York. She and her husband, Julius Palermo, retired to Punta Gorda from Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1995. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda. She is survived...

Henry J. Bischoff

Henry J. Bischoff

May 7, 2006

Henry J. “Hank”. Bischoff, Sr., 76, of Port Charlotte passed away May 7, 2006. He was born December 14, 1929 in Jersey City, N.J. to Henry T. And Caroline (Copertino) Bischoff. Hank served in the Army and was of the Lutheran faith. He moved to Port Charlotte in 1974 from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Hank worked as a Lithographer until 1974...

Stephen Olson

Stephen Olson

May 7, 2006

Stephen Olson, 68, of Punta Gorda passed away May 7, 2006. He was born February 26, 1938 to Henry and Mary Olson. Stephen and his wife moved from Marshfield, Mass to Punta Gorda Isles in 2003 after retiring from the grocery business. He was of the Protestant faith and loved boating, Nascar, gardening, traveling with his wife and the Boston...

Constance A. Constantine

Constance A. Constantine

May 4, 2006

Constance A. Constantine, 84, of Port Charlotte, FL died on May 4, 2006. She was born October 18, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York to Peter and Elizabeth Wolz. Constance was a beloved mother, grandmother and adored great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by children Paul Sazani, Debra Ward and James Constantine; grandchildren Christopher, Kami, Mathew, Anna, Paul, Nancy, Peter, Kim,...

Henry Paul Calvi

Henry Paul Calvi

May 4, 2006

Henry Paul Calvi, 91, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Bradford, Mass passed away Thursday, May 4, 2006 under the care of Tidewell Hospice. He was born July 4, 1914 in Groveland, Mass to Ernest and Mary (Salari) Calvi. Henry retired as a machinist and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is now safely in the hands...

Dolores H. Powell

Dolores H. Powell

May 2, 2006

Dolores H. Powell, 85, of Punta Gorda passed away May 2, 2006. She was born August 3, 1920, to Theodore and Myrtle (Miller) Palmer in Chicago, IL. Dolores went to her Lord. She was the third of four girls, who grew up in Chicago, before moving to California in her late 30’s. Dolores was a waitress for most of her...

Raymond A. Mackin

Raymond A. Mackin

May 1, 2006

Raymond Anthony Mackin, 93, of Port Charlotte passed away May 1, 2006. He was born April 2, 1913 in Lorain, OH to John and Agnes (Barke) Mackin.

Raymond Anthony Mackin

Raymond Anthony Mackin

May 1, 2006

Raymond A. Mackin, 93, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly resident of Lorain, Ohio passed away at home May 1, 2006. He was born April 2, 1913 in Lorain, Ohio to John and Agnes (Bark) Mackin. Raymond served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He worked as Seaman on Great Lakes and a heavy equipment operator. Raymond was a life long...

Donald E. Spangler

Donald E. Spangler

Apr 29, 2006

Donald Edward Spangler, 82, of Punta Gorda passed away April 29, 2006. He was born July 28, 1923 in Saginaw, MI to Walter and Bernice Spangler. Donald graduated from Arthur Hill Trade School in Saginaw, MI. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII in the South Pacific 1897 Eng. Battalion and awarded ribbons in the New Guinea...

Russell E. June

Russell E. June

Apr 27, 2006

Russell Emerson June, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away April 27, 2006. He was born January 7, 1927 in Jersey City, NJ to Arthur and Gretchen (Johnson) June. Russell was employed in the family business Prospect Sash & Door while growing up. He served in the US Navy during WWII as a Signalman and graduated from New York University. Russell...

Geneva L. Dickelman

Geneva L. Dickelman

Apr 27, 2006

Geneva L. Dickelman, 81, of Punta Gorda passed away April 27, 2006. She was born July 18, 1924 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Sidney and Cora Lee (McMillian) Brown. Geneva moved from Chelsea, Michigan to Punta Gorda in 1982. She was a member of the Congregational Church in Chelsea, MI. Geneva was a loving mother and enjoyed the company of...

Harold E. Croley

Harold E. Croley

Apr 25, 2006

Harold E. Croley, 81, of Port Charlotte formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away April 25, 2006. He was born July 19, 1924 in Nevisdale, KY to Tye and Judy (Smith) Croley. Harold served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked as a Quality Control Engineer for Dayton Walther before retiring to Port Charlotte. Harold was a member of First...

Thomas Berry Courtney

Thomas Berry Courtney

Apr 25, 2006

Thomas Berry Courtney, 84, of Punta Gorda passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1922 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Ralph Arlington and Barbara (Berry) Courtney. Tom attended Kentucky Military Institute of Frankfort, KY and Venice, FL then graduated from West Virginia University in 1943. He served in the US Army...

Uunko Lindemulder

Uunko Lindemulder

Apr 21, 2006

Uunko Lindemulder, 69, of Punta Gorda passed away April 21, 2006. He was born May 22, 1936 in the Netherlands to Nieklaas and Elizabeth (Veenstra) Lindemulder. Uunko served in the Royal Netherlands Air Force. He was a retired telecommunications manager from Nortel Networks and moved from Raleigh, NC in 1996. He was a member of Deep Creek Elks and St....

Ruth M. Henry

Ruth M. Henry

Apr 20, 2006

Ruth M. Henry, 97, of Port Charlotte passed away April 20, 2006. She was born September 1, 1908 in Fort Wayne, IN. Ruth came to Port Charlotte from Miami in 2005, and attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Ruth will be greatly missed by her son, Jon (Marguerite) Henry of Port Charlotte; grandchildren, Gayla (Adam) Sobiech of N. Fort Myers,...

John Stephen Martin

John Stephen Martin

Apr 19, 2006

John Stephen Martin, 27, of Punta Gorda passed away April 19, 2006. He was born August 4, 1978 in Fall River, MA to Ross and Mary (Sylvia) Martin. John graduated from Port Charlotte High in 1996 and was a news editor for Waterman Broadcasting. He traveled all over the country and intended on pursuing a career in the movie industry....

J. Lamoyne Oblinger

J. Lamoyne Oblinger

Apr 16, 2006

J. LaMoyne Oblinger, 70, of Port Charlotte passed away April 16, 2006 at Tandem Healthcare after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of Thelbert and Grace Smith, born March 17, 1936 in Dearborn, MI. After earning her Masters Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University, LaMoyne taught 1st and 3rd grades for the Dearborn, MI School System for 28...

Jacqueline Jones

Jacqueline Jones

Apr 14, 2006

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jones, 64, of Punta Gorda passed away April 14, 2006. She was born January 1, 1942 in Shelby, N.C. to Edward and Edna (Blanton) Smith. Jackie moved to Punta Gorda from Shelby, NC in 1970. She worked as a Community Manager for the Gardens of Gulf Cove Property Owners Association. Jackie enjoyed life to the fullest. She will...

Jeffrey W. Harvey

Jeffrey W. Harvey

Apr 12, 2006

Jeffrey W. Harvey, 41, of Port Charlotte passed away April 12, 2006. He was born May 19, 1964 in Washington, PA to Sam and Judy (Eckert) Harvey. Jeffrey was employed by King Plastics and he loved to bicycle. He was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He will be greatly missed by his fiancee Joyce Carroll; father Sam Harvey...