Obituaries

Oct 23, 2018

Rosemarie Morales Cunsolo passed away October 23, 2018, in Port Charlotte. She was born May 14, 1932, in NYC, NY., to immigrant parents Maria Verrico Morales and Federico Morales. Rosemarie grew up in Astoria, NY., and southern California and married her high school sweetheart John Cunsolo in July, 1950. Rosemarie and John had two daughters, raising them in W. Hempstead,...

Oct 18, 2018

Oct 16, 2018

Ronald A. Phenix, 73, of Port Charlotte passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 after a recent diagnosis of cancer. He was the son of Joseph and Antoinette Phenix, born December 20, 1944 in Hartford, CT. He attended St. Annes, Bulkeley High School and A. I. Prince Tech. Ron joined the Connecticut National Guard and served with the 103rd Fighter Group...

Oct 15, 2018

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Oct 12, 2018

Kathleen Leona Roessner, 66, of Port Charlotte, passed away October 12, 2018. She was the daughter of Charles and June Roessner, born September 17, 1952 in Titusville, PA. She was an Operator for United Telephone Company for over 20 years and a PBX operator for Southwest Regional Medical Center and Gulf Coast Hospital. She enjoyed reading, watching TV and listening...

Oct 11, 2018

Margaret Ellie Shafer, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away October 11, 2018. She was born May 14, 1932 in Akron, OH to James and Almeda Opel. She resided in Mecca, Ohio for 35 years before moving to Punta Gorda in 1987. She retired from General Motors after 35 years of service. She loved square dancing and crossword puzzles. Margaret...

Oct 9, 2018

Oct 9, 2018

Mary Carolyn Brunkhorst of Punta Gorda FL, formerly of Warrior, AL and Des Plaines, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, after a brave battle with cancer. Carolyn and her husband, William, owned and operated two successful businesses in Punta Gorda, Rio Villa Bait & Tackle and Accent Curb of Florida. She also worked as a bookkeeper for many years...

Oct 8, 2018

Oct 8, 2018

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Oct 7, 2018

Sunday October 7, 2018. He was born in New Castle, PA., November 12, 1939, to Norman and Esther Barnes. Howard was a retired professional truck and bus driver and moved to the area roughly 40 years ago. He was a beloved member of the American Legion, Post #110. Howard touched many lives and left a lasting impression on everyone he...

Oct 4, 2018

Constance Louise Bowman, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Bloomington, IN. Connie was born May 8, 1936 in Toledo, OH, moving to Charlotte County in 1994. Connie was employed for many years by Flower Hospital and Mercy Hospital in Toledo as a medical records transcriptionist. She was an involved member of the Bay View...

Oct 4, 2018

Barbara Elizabeth (Kirchner) Wilhite, 78, of Marietta, SC passed suddenly on October 04, 2018. She was the daughter of Irvin and Inez Kirchner, born January 11, 1940 in Ft. Wayne, IN. Barb grew up on a farm in Ft. Wayne and often spoke of this life-style with fond memories. In 1955 she met the love of her life, Clarence Sonnie...

Sep 28, 2018

Shirley J. Schulz, 65 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born to Leo Jensen and Ruth Flynn on April 22, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shirley moved to the area with her husband in 2017 from Cape Cod. She worked as a manager for TD bank and was a member of the Punta Gorda Sailing...

Sep 22, 2018

Sep 21, 2018

Edward (Ted) Jaycox, 87, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018. He was born June 26, 1931 in Westerville, Ohio to Homer and Zelfa Jaycox. Ted worked as a Maintenance Executive at Standard Oil (BP) and was a Charter Member of the Orange Township Fire Department in Delaware County, Ohio. He was also a faithful...