Obituaries

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...

May 17, 2019

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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...

May 11, 2019

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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...

May 5, 2019

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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,...

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...

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...

Apr 28, 2019

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...

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,...

Apr 24, 2019

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...

Apr 20, 2019

Robert C. McNally, 81 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away April 20, 2019. He was born April 12, 1938 to parents Joyce and Lucille McNally in Niagra Falls, NY. Robert worked in construction management and worked on many projects including Epcot, Carnegie Hall, Louis Vuitton, World Trade Center and Verizon. He retired roughly 10 years ago and moved to the...

Apr 20, 2019

William J. Martellaro, 1964-2019 Bill Martellaro, 54, died April 20, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. His beloved wife, Christine Tierno Martellaro, was by his side. Bill was born in Scranton, Pa., the fourth son of the late Angelo P. Martellaro and Anne Kelley Martellaro. He graduated from Bishop OHara High School and earned a bachelors degree from East...