Obituaries
Ahilya Ramdhan
Jun 4, 2026
Ahilya Prashad was born in Albion, Guyana, on August 27, 1947. She passed peacefully at her home in Port Charlotte, Florida, on June 4, 2026.
Ahilya is survived by her son, Shane, and his wife, Idalia; her daughter, Simi, and her partner, Ines; and her two beloved grandchildren, Maya and Noah.
She was preceded in death by her first-born son Fidel, whom...
Laura Jean Keim
May 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Laura Jean (Herrygers) Keim, 57-years-old, Punta Gorda, FL.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, sister, daughter, Aunt, Niece, Cousin, friend and colleague, Laura, who left this world far too soon after a courageous struggle with breast cancer.
Laura was a gentle soul whose kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know...
Susan Rene Rohr
May 23, 2026
Susan Rene Rohr, 66, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026.
Born September 28, 1959, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, Susan was the daughter of Glen Herr and Patricia Rivera Herr. She was a proud graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, class of 1977.
Susan shared a beautiful love story with her husband, William Rohr. Together for 44 years and married in...
Kenneth H. Crytser
May 18, 2026
Kenneth H. Crytser, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, was born on July 28, 1963, in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, to John A. Crytser and Ruth L. Crytser (Gilson). He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on May 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
In 1989, Kenneth made Port Charlotte, Florida, his home, where...
Patria V. Muniz
May 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patria V. Muniz, who left this world on May 18, 2026, at the age of 78. Patria was born on October 16, 1947, in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. A devoted daughter, Patria selflessly set aside her own educational ambitions after the sixth grade to support her parents in putting...
Robert Dean Buckingham
May 16, 2026
Robert Dean Buckingham, 78, passed away on May 16, 2026, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home in Arcadia, Florida. Born on September 3, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, Rob’s life was a unique mix of the high-stakes world of global finance, the ruggedness of ranch life, and his lesser-known quiet and humble creative side.
Rob proudly attended Baltimore...
Chad Robert Krause
May 9, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of Chad Robert Krause, who left us too soon on May 9, 2026. Born on June 6, 1986, in Fort Pierce, Florida, Chad lived a life that was as vibrant as his spirit. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend, and his memory will forever remain in the hearts...
Joseph William Zulla Jr.
May 6, 2026
Joseph William Zulla, Jr. of Punta Gorda, Fl, age 69, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, May 6th with his family by his bed side. Joseph was born on November 19, 1956 in Trenton, New Jersey, the first son of his late parents, Joseph and Lena Zulla.
Joseph loved water sports: fishing, boating, swimming and scuba diving he also loved bowling...
Leona "Lee" M. Kundert-Royston
Apr 29, 2026
Leona "Lee" M. Kundert-Royston, 83, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away with her family by her side on April 29, 2026.
Lee was born on September 3, 1942, in Troy, New York, to William Joseph Fort and Loretta Zepherine Belden. She was raised in the Catholic faith, which remained an important part of her life. She built a long career in...
Jerry Lee Gibbs
Apr 28, 2026
Jerry Lee Gibbs, 76, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. Born on June 3, 1949, in Kempton, Indiana, Jerry lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.Jerry began his career as a manager at Accurate Parts in Kokomo, Indiana. Later, alongside his late wife, Sandara Kay Gibbs, he embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by...
Robert Alan Palenik
Apr 24, 2026
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Robert Alan Palenik. Rob was a beloved Husband, Father, Grampy/PopPop. Brother, Uncle, and a friend to many.
Rob was born in Chicago, IL on July 21, 1954, and passed unexpectedly on April 24, 2026. Rob grew up in Antioch, IL on Lake Marie. He enjoyed working alongside his father at the family resort, Rudy's Resort. Rob graduated...
Monica Marie Maule
Apr 21, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Monica Marie Maule, who departed this world on April 21, 2026, at the age of 47. Monica was born on May 5, 1978, in Detroit, Michigan to Jonathan Maule and Sherry Hornsby, and spent much of her life embracing the beauty of the world around her, ultimately making her...
Ada Mae Westberry
Apr 20, 2026
With saddened hearts, we share the passing of Ada Mae Westberry (Smith), who left us peacefully on April 20, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on February 12, 1937, to Leffie and Beulah Lowe, in Punta Gorda, Florida, Ada was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Ada Mae's remarkable life was defined by her unwavering commitment to her...
Mark Alvin Sandau
Apr 16, 2026
Mark Alvin Sandau passed away at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida, on April 16, 2026, at the age of 75. During his final days, many loving family members were by his side. Mark courageously battled Parkinson's disease for 22 years, along with heart disease and cancer, yet he never lost his determination to take life one day at a...
Karen Sue Lyons
Apr 13, 2026
With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Karen Sue Lyons, mother, sister, wife, and friend, who left us on April 13, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on May 24, 1944, in Peru, Indiana, Karen was the daughter of Wayne and Dorothy (Haines) Shafer. Karen lived a full life, moving to Florida in the early 1960s and settling in...
Zachary David Marx
Apr 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Zachary David Marx, affectionately known to his friends and family as Zachattack or Zachariah, who left us far too soon at the age of 20. Born on August 19, 2005, in Sarasota, Florida, Zach grew up surrounded by love in Port Charlotte, where he embraced life with an unparalleled...
Charles L. Trotter Jr.
Apr 7, 2026
Charles L. Trotter, Jr., passed away suddenly at his home in Punta Gorda, FL, on April 7, 2026. Charles was born on July 18, 1947, in Washington, DC. He was a retired Sergeant and decorated veteran of the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) and a proud Marine.
Known to many as "Chip," his life was defined by service to others...
Eric Frank
Apr 6, 2026
Eric Frank, 51, of Punta Gorda, passed away Monday, April 6th, 2026. Eric was born in Charlotte County, Florida, where he built a life defined by love, laughter, adventure, and an unwavering devotion to his wife and daughter, who were truly his everything.
Eric lit up every room he entered, known for his quick wit and ability to make others laugh-...
Sandra Cox Kambour
Apr 2, 2026
Sandra Cox Kambour of Punta Gorda, FL died peacefully at her home on April 2, 2026 at the age of 88.
Born in White Haven, PA on April 29, 1937 to John Nelson Cox, Jr. and Geraldine Gertrude Cox, Sandra was the older of two children (brother Gary Cox previously deceased). She spent the majority of her childhood in White Haven, PA and graduated from White Haven High School in 1955. After graduating from high school, Sandra relocated to Montclair, NJ in order to attend the Berkeley Secretarial School in Newark, NJ. Sandra also began working at Ciba Pharmaceuticals in Summit, NJ, where she met her first husband, Edward (Ted) Kambour. Sandra and Ted were married in March,1958; their son Jeffrey was born in 1958, their son Gregg in 1960, and their son Eric in 1963.
The family spent its early years living in Morristown, NJ and, in 1963, moved to Chatham, NJ, where they lived for twenty years. Life in...
Rodney Alan Long
Apr 2, 2026
Rodney Alan Long passed away on April 2nd, 2026, surrounded by those who loved and supported him through the hardship and heartbreak of early-onset Alzheimer's Disease.
A proud Texan, he was born in Houston on December 18th, 1964. As a child, he was moved to South Carolina along with his brothers Gerald, David, and Bradford, as well as his mother, Louise....
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