Obituaries

Geralyn B. Dempsey

Geralyn B. Dempsey

May 22, 2019

Geralyn Dempsey, age 82, of Port Charlotte, Formerly of Evanston, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. Born August 9, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, Geralyn was the daughter of the late George and Katheryn Lynch, of Chicago, Ill. She was a 1955 Graduate of Florida Southern, graduating as president of her...

Judith Gail Murphy

Judith Gail Murphy

May 22, 2019

Judith Gail Murphy, 75, a resident of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Westmont, PA was received into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Judith (nee Stephenson) was born in Johnstown, PA, graduated from Johnstown High School (Class of 1961) and married her high school sweetheart, Jerry L. Murphy, of Windber, PA. She worked as a Medical...

Nancy J Rachwal

Nancy J Rachwal

May 19, 2019

Natalie J. Nancy Rachwal, 87, of Punta Gorda passed away May 19, 2019. She was born November 6, 1931 in Passaic, NJ. Nancy was a financial analyst and retired from Meldisco in 1993; she moved to Punta Gorda in 1995 from Saddle Brook, NJ. Nancy was a wonderful mother who was full of life and love. Nancy was gracious and...

Beth "Betty" Adams

Beth "Betty" Adams

May 12, 2019

Beth Adams, age 95, of Venice, FL passed away suddenly on Mother's Day, May 12th, 2019 from cardiac arrest. Beth (Betty Arminda Hedger) was born on January 25th, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to William and Arminda Hedger. The family moved to Ridgewood, NJ where Beth attended Ridgewood High School ('41). She spent her summers at Camp Kiniya in Vermont and...

Mark S. Brownie

Mark S. Brownie

May 6, 2019

Mark S Brownie, 64, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. He is survived by his wife, Susan, of 34 years. Mark had a passion and love for flying and golf. He was a pilot for Eastern Airlines and retired as Chief Pilot for Charlotte County Sherriffs Office in March 2013. He also flew...

Bernard Lee Monroe

Bernard Lee Monroe

May 1, 2019

Bernard Lee Monroe, 78 of Punta Gorda, Fl. passed way on May 1st in the comfort of his home and surrounded his loving family. Bernard was born in Newaygo, MI to the parents Raymond and Edna Monroe. He was a long-time resident of Florida. Bernard owned his own flooring installation company. He enjoyed walking on the beach metal detecting, woodworking,...

Agnes  Paolella

Agnes Paolella

Apr 29, 2019

Agnes Paolella, 84, of Punta Gorda passed away April 29, 2019. She was the daughter of Victor and Palma Corapi, born December 3, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY. Agnes was a homemaker and a librarian at the public library. She came to this area in 1982 from Levittown, NY and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Agnes will be...

Michael  De Palma

Michael De Palma

Apr 28, 2019

Michael DePalma, 69 of Port Charlotte, FL died Sunday April 28, 2019.He was born May 28, 1949 in Rochester, N.H. to parents Laurence and Ethel DePalma. Michael moved to the are in 1985 and retired from DePalma Insurance in 2006. He enjoyed playing golf at the Deep Creek Golf Course for many years. Michael will be greatly missed by his...

Kenneth Millheiser

Kenneth Millheiser

Apr 28, 2019

Kenneth Millheiser, 85 of Punta Gorda FL, passed away April 28, 2019. Kenneth was born September 15, 1933 in Bronx, NY to parents Charles and Mary. He Retired as a telephone repairman in 1995 and moved to the Punta Gorda area in 1998 from New York. Kenneth proudly served the United States Air Force for 4 years. He enjoyed cruising...

Roger L Bishop Sr

Roger L Bishop Sr

Apr 26, 2019

Roger L. Bishop, Sr. 72 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away April 26, 2019. He was born March 11, 1947 to parents Floyd and Nettie Bishop in Hamilton, OH. He moved to Florida when he was 13 years old. He owned a car lot in Orlando for several years. Roger proudly served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing,...

Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor

Apr 22, 2019

Larry Taylor, 57, of Punta Gorda passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. He was the firstborn of Edward and Tena Taylor, born June 25, 1961 in Campbellesville, KY. The family moved to Port Charlotte in 1969, and Larry attended Peace River Elementary, Port Charlotte Middle, and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1979. His love of playing sports growing up...