Obituaries
Martha Turner
May 13, 2025
Martha Lue Turner, age 99, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on May 13, 2025. Born on January 15, 1926, in Fremont, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Emerson Earhart and Mabel Cherry.
She married Ralph C.C. Turner on July 16, 1946, and together, they created a beautiful family. Martha spent her life in various places, from Columbus, Ohio, to...
David E. Buffington
May 10, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of David E. Buffington on May 10, 2025. Born on May 23, 1955, in Punta Gorda, Florida, David was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished brother, and loyal friend.
David honorably served his country in the United States Navy, enlisting in 1973. Over the course of 20 years of dedicated service, he exemplified the...
Anthony (Tony) Arthur Miceli
May 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Anthony (Tony) Arthur Miceli
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Anthony (Tony) Arthur Miceli on May 7, 2025, in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Tony was born on July 22nd, 1946, and lived a life filled with love, strength, and kindness. He is survived by his beloved son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Maria, and...
Henry McDonald
May 6, 2025
November 10, 1942 - May 6, 2025
Henry McDonald passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November 10, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, Henry lived a full and vibrant life defined by love, laughter, and friendship.
A proud Navy veteran, Henry served as a sonar technician aboard the USS Cromwell. After his military service,...
Erbie Rex Keys Jr.
May 6, 2025
Erbie Rex Keys Jr., age 76, of Oswego, New York, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 6, 2025, while visiting his son in Port Charlotte, Florida. A hardworking carpenter, loyal friend, loving father and grandfather, Erbie lived his life with quiet strength, deep integrity, and an unapologetic authenticity that endeared him to all who knew him.
Born in Penns...
Robert Hill
May 1, 2025
Robert "Bob" Hill passed away on May 1, 2025. He was born to Roy and Genevieve (Schatchschober) Hill on December 20, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois.
Robert Hill graduated from St. Benedict's High School in 1963. He went on to proudly serve the city of Chicago as a police officer for 29 years, receiving multiple honorable mentions throughout his career. Robert was...
Eric Ebersole
Apr 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Eric Reed Ebersole (1948-2025)
Eric Reed Ebersole, devoted husband, cherished father, beloved grandfather, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 76, fiercely fighting a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and unwavering love.
Born on May 12, 1948, in Auburn, Indiana. Eric, raised by...
Gayla Sovine
Apr 24, 2025
Gayla Ann Sovine, 65, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away at her home on April 24th, 2025 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Paul B. Boyles and Ruby B. Boyles of Hurricane, WV. She was preceded in death by her grandson Ethan Thompson.
She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bobby) Sovine; daughters Cassandra Bishop Thompson...
Judith Riley
Apr 12, 2025
Judith (Judy) Ann Riley, 67, passed away on April 12, 2025, at her home in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Judy is survived by her daughters; Jami (Joseph) Staniszewski and Lisa Vasil. Granddaughters; Heidi (Hunter) Cook and Sara Staniszewski. Grandsons; Bryson Jennings, Andrew Staniszewski, Darrian and Christian Vasil and Stephen and Jason Staniszewski. Great Grandchildren; Dallas, Colton and Wyatt Cook.
She is preceded in...
Vanessa Perrone
Apr 10, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vanessa Lee Perrone on April 10, 2025, a vibrant spirit whose love for family and life knew no bounds. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 23, 1970, she brought warmth, light, and unyielding honesty to all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Residing in Punta Gorda, FL, Vanessa was a...
Tommie Lou Johnson
Apr 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tommie Lou Johnson, who departed this life on April 7, 2025, at the age of 84, at her residence in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Tommie was born on December 23, 1940, and she dedicated her life to her family and her career in education. She was the beloved wife of James...
Yolanda Abreu
Apr 6, 2025
With deep sorrow we share the passing of Yolanda Abreu beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She passed peacefully, at home in her sleep. She was a strong and caring selfless lady.
Yolanda was born in Havana, Cuba and relocated to New York in 1970 with her husband. She worked as a caregiver, retired to New Jersey and...
Betty Earnest
Apr 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of, Betty Carroll Earnest. A woman's whose life was a testament to kindness, and resilience. Betty, age 90, passed away on April 6th 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on January 12th 1935 in Useppa Island, Lee county fl. Betty was known for her warm smile, unwavering spirit, wisdom, and...
Vernon Carlson
Apr 6, 2025
Vernon D. Carlson, class of 1956 Bessemer High School, passed away on April 6, 2025, peacefully with his wife Patricia (Valentino) and three daughters by his side. He was a proud PaPa to his seven granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. He loved his hometown of Bessemer and his retirement in Punta Gorda Florida, for almost 30 years. Vern was an example...
Marjory "Marjie" Rafn
Apr 3, 2025
Marjory "Marjie" Rafn, 92, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025. Born on November 16, 1932, in Rocky River, Ohio, Marjie devoted her life to loving Jesus and her family with unwavering strength, compassion, and grace.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, Robert "Bob" Rafn, with whom she will now be...
Dallas Smith
Mar 29, 2025
Dallas Smith of Findlay, OH and Port Charlotte, FL passed away at Tampa General Hospital on March 29, 2025, with his children and his wife by his side. He was born February 11, 1957, in Bowling Green, OH to Pete and Betty (Chamberlain) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death.
Dallas married Sharlynn Garno, they later divorced. He then married...
Thomas Crowell
Mar 14, 2025
Thomas Michael Crowell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born on December 22, 1953, to John A. Crowell and Anne (Kalagher) Crowell.
Tom spent his early years in Massachusetts and graduated from Austin Prep High School in Reading, MA, after beginning his education at St. John the...
Carl Powell
Mar 13, 2025
Carl James Powell, 88, returned home to his father, mother, and brother Jerry on March 13, 2025, in Sarasota, FL. Carl Powell was born on January 17, 1937, in Punta Gorda (Cleveland), FL, to Jerry M. Powell and Stella Register.
Mr. Powell attended Charlotte High School, then honorably served in the Army and was stationed in Korea where he met the...
Kathryn A. Costello
Mar 13, 2025
Kathryn Ann (Katie) Costello passed into eternal life on March 13, 2025 at the age of 95. She lived a life dedicated to her faith, family, friends and country.
The daughter of James and Evelyn Kearns, Katie was raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She graduated from Corpus Christi School in Fort Dodge and went on to receive a diploma from St....
Robert R. Warner Sr.
Mar 11, 2025
Robert R Warner Sr., lovingly known as Bob, born on May 26, 1938, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at the age of 86 in Punta Gorda, FL.
A beloved father, step-father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bob was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had an analytical mind and showed great prowess in problem solving and enjoyed cryptograms, and puzzles. Bob...
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