Obituaries

William H. Bryan

William H. Bryan

Dec 28, 2020

William Harrison Bryan, “Bill”, 81, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on December 28, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice Center due to COVID-related complications. Bill was born February 12, 1939, in Clarksburg, WV to George Bryan and Jellette Fleming Bryan. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Penny Bryan, Daughter Melany, Sister Candy, Brother-in-law Greg, Nieces Kelly and Kendra...

Gerald D. Hunt

Gerald D. Hunt

Dec 23, 2020

Jerry Hunt, 77 of Punta Gorda, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 23rd, 2020, surrounded by family.  He was born to parents Clair and Florene Hunt, on April 21st, 1943 in Los Angeles, California. Jerry enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1962 where his calling to Engineering began. His career as...

George R. Brown

George R. Brown

Dec 22, 2020

Captain G. Russell Brown, died on Dec 22, 2020, in Punta Gorda, Fl.  He was born November 25, 1942, in Astoria, Queens N.Y.  He was the son of the late Columbia Evelyn Brown and the devoted husband to his wife of 52 years, Gillian Brown.   Russ was a proud 40-year veteran of the United States Navy, Medical Services Corps, served...

Michael E. Wagner

Michael E. Wagner

Dec 20, 2020

Michael Emil Wagner, 74, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away suddenly from a heart attack on December 20, 2020.  Born November 8, 1946, he was raised in New Hampshire and while he attended 12 years of Catholic school, he was really a member of the church of the great outdoors. He joined the U.S. Army in 1968 and after serving...

Louise  C. Wilson

Louise C. Wilson

Dec 18, 2020

Louise C. Wilson, 92, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on December 18, 2020. She was born on January 17, 1928, to Theodus and Gladys Flatt in Lake Village, IN.  Louise relocated to Port Charlotte in November of 2015 from Sumava Resorts, IN where she was a member of the St. Augusta Church in Lake Village for decades. Louise was...

Olga M. Nelson

Olga M. Nelson

Dec 18, 2020

Olga M. Nelson of Punta Gorda, Florida transitioned into everlasting life on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the age of 93.    Olga was born on September 21, 1927, to Percy and Olga Gibson in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Olga married her childhood sweetheart, Eddie Nelson, on December 26, 1944; this year would have been their 76th wedding anniversary! Their union produced five...

Thomas G. Andrus

Thomas G. Andrus

Dec 17, 2020

Thomas G. Andrus, 72, passed away on December 17, 2020 after a short illness. He was born on January 16, 1948 in Lock Haven, PA to James and Elizabeth (Capello) Andrus. He graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1965. He received his associate degree from Penn State University and completed his bachelor’s degree at Youngstown State University. He proudly...

Richard J. Mcmanus, Jr.

Richard J. Mcmanus, Jr.

Dec 16, 2020

Richard J. McManus Jr. (Sonny) passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 at the age of 85.  Born in Abington, PA and he resided in Feasterville, PA for most of his life. He attended Bensalem Township High School.  Sonny served in the United States Air Force as a mechanic which later instilled his talents to become a Crane Operator in...

Joseph H. Durrance

Joseph H. Durrance

Dec 13, 2020

Joseph H. Durrance, 89, of Arcadia, FL passed away on December 13, 2020. He was born on December 27, 1930, to Henderson and Amanda Durrance in Fort Ogden, FL. Joseph honorably served in the US Army and was a self-employed over the road trucker for several years.  He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the...

Linda M. Montee

Linda M. Montee

Dec 12, 2020

Linda Marie Montee, Punta Gorda, Florida  Arrived at Heaven’s Beach on December 12, 2020.   Linda was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 19, 1955, to Burton “Sonny” and Mavis (Wagner) Kraft.  She is survived by her most adoring husband Dan Montee, daughter Nichole (Randy) Mittelstaedt, son Christopher (Stacy) Spaight, daughters Babette Montee, Bonnie (Paul) Bauman and Becky Melcher, mother Mavis...

Neal S. Gundlach

Neal S. Gundlach

Dec 8, 2020

NEAL S. GUNDLACH, formerly of McFarland, Wisconsin. passed away recently at his home in Port Charlotte, FLA.  He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette Green; son, Jason; daughter, Kirstie; brother, Gary and nieces and nephews. Neal was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Ellanor and a brother, David. Per Neal’s wishes, there will be no services. JOHNSON-TAYLOR...

Donald R. Krull

Donald R. Krull

Dec 7, 2020

Donald R. Krull, 86, passed away on December 7, 2020, after a short illness.  He was born in Cosby, MO on January 8, 1934, to Frederick and Christina Krull.  Don was married to Ernestine (Pierson) Krull for 61 wonderful years of marriage.  Don lived for his game of golf and chasing at the casinos.  Don was loved by all who...

Kathleen M. Pearson

Kathleen M. Pearson

Dec 7, 2020

Kathleen Pearson, age 63, of North Port Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7th, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at her home. Kathy was born on August 26 in Sayreville NJ to Alfred and Dorothy Stelmaszek. She grew up with her brothers Kenneth, David, and Donald. Kathy moved to Charlotte County, Florida in 1988. Kathy owned Modern Maids of...

Mark K. Warner

Mark K. Warner

Dec 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Kimmins Warner, of Punta Gorda, FL, announce his passing after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the age of 73.    Mark was born November 23, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Woodrow “Pop” Warner and Mary Jane (Kimmins) Warner. He graduated from...

Brent A.  Jones

Brent A. Jones

Dec 4, 2020

Brent A. Jones, 58, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born on May 11, 1962, to Richard and Janet Jones in Anderson, IN.  Brent moved to Port Charlotte in 1985 from Pendleton, IN. Brent honorably served in the Army.  He was an Instrument Control Tech with Charlotte County Utilities for 20 years. Brent...

Louise E. Gentile

Louise E. Gentile

Dec 2, 2020

Louise E. Gentile, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She was born on May 7, 1927, to Luigi and Ester Landini in New York, NY.  Louise moved to Port Charlotte in 1986 from Flushing, NY. Louise worked for the New York City Supreme Court for several years before her retirement in 1957.  She was...

Carol S. Brooks

Carol S. Brooks

Dec 1, 2020

Carol S. Brooks of Punta Gorda, FL (formerly of Bethlehem and Littleton, NH) passed away on December 1, 2020, at the age of 78.  Carol is survived by her daughter Jean Stevens (Michael); son, Walter H. Brooks, Jr. (Laurie); two granddaughters Danielle and Jessilee; great-grandson Aidan; two brothers, David Sylvester and Joseph Sylvester; and four sisters, Gail Griggs, Dianna Hayes,...

Geraldine A. Hauser

Geraldine A. Hauser

Nov 30, 2020

Geraldine A. Hauser, 83, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on November 30, 2020, due to the Covid-19 virus. She was born on October 6, 1937, to Francis and Barbara Muff in Astoria, NY.  Geraldine relocated to Punta Gorda in 1992 after residing in Oakdale, NY for most of her life.  Geraldine was a retired Registered Nurse who worked at...

Hiyam S. Jones

Hiyam S. Jones

Nov 30, 2020

Hiyam Sbitany Jones, 76, of Punta Gorda, Florida died November 30, 2020. Born on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, Palestine June 17, 1944, she was the daughter of Mohammad and Mahbubah Sbitany, and the youngest of four children, Judah, Sami, and Nabil. Hiyam attended Schmidt’s Girls College as a boarding student outside the Old City of Jerusalem’s Damascus Gates...

Virginia (Ginny) J. Brockmann

Virginia (Ginny) J. Brockmann

Nov 29, 2020

Ginny (age 90), the eldest daughter of 14 children born to John and Amy (Slinde) Kluever on February 11, 1930, passed away on November 29, 2020. She was married to Albert O. Brockmann on August 11, 1955. They spent almost 60 years together in Madison and Beaver Dam, WI, and later in Port Charlotte, FL before losing her husband in...