Obituaries

Helen I Warram

Helen I Warram

Jan 1, 2017

Helen I. Warram, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully at home Sunday, January 1, 2017. She was born July 27, 1928 in Flint, MI to Alfred and Gladys Myers. She worked at Fisher Body until she moved to Punta Gorda in 1963, where she worked at East Elementary School in dietary and then worked at Medical Center Hospital....

Virginia "Ginny" Wilkie

Virginia "Ginny" Wilkie

Dec 30, 2016

Virginia "Ginny" Wilkie, 86, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Carlisle, MA passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2016 with her loved ones by her side. She was the youngest daughter of six of Roland and Annie Hartling, born February 20, 1930 in Lexington, MA. Ginny was employed by BF Goodrich for 19 years before retiring. She and her husband...

Richard Walker

Richard Walker

Dec 29, 2016

Richard "Rick" Walker, 75, passed into Eternal Life on December 29, 2016. He was the son of James and Dorothy Walker, born January 24, 1941 in DeKalb, IL. He married Gloria in DeKalb in 1962. His career spanned 40 years with the family's business, Barb City Grinding in Cortland, IL, and included 6 years with the US Army Reserves. In...

Rosemarie M. Cardullo

Rosemarie M. Cardullo

Dec 23, 2016

Rosemarie Cardullo, 78, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away December 23, 2016. She was born November 28, 1938 in Germany to Johan and Annemarie Kupka. Rosemarie enjoyed gardening, crafting and reading. She was a volunteer at St. Joseph's Nursing Home and Port Charlotte Cultural Center of Charlotte County. Rosemarie will be greatly missed by her son, Willi (Mandy) Kupka; daughter,...

Elizabeth "Ruth" Seward

Elizabeth "Ruth" Seward

Dec 23, 2016

Elizabeth "Ruth" Seward, 89, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away December 28, 2016. She was born March 19, 1927 in Cloquet, MN to Omri and Glennie Skagerberg. Ruth met her husband, Edward in New York and raised their family in Long Island. She worked as a personnel clerk in education before retiring. Ruth moved from Levittown, New York to this...

Danyeal  B. Cornett

Danyeal B. Cornett

Dec 23, 2016

Danyeal B. "Dan" Cornett, 91, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was born March 4, 1925 in Whitesburg, KY to Wesley and Rebecca Cornett. Dan served in the US Army with the 349th Infantry during WWII in Italy. He worked in Pretzel factory and D'Amico Macaroni Co as Factory Manager in Chicago. Dan...

William  A. Kopp

William A. Kopp

Dec 18, 2016

William A. "Bill" Kopp, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away December 18, 2016. He was born March 24, 1930 in Columbus, OH to Albert and Reva Kopp. Bill graduated from Bexley High School, Class of 1948. He attended Capital University and Ohio State University. He served in the US Marines. Bill retired from Trans Ohio Bank, formally Dollar Savings...

Marjorie E. Fagundes

Marjorie E. Fagundes

Dec 17, 2016

Marjorie E. Fagundes, 97, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Dec. 17, 2016. She was born November 16, 1919 in St. Johnsbury, VT to Perley and Mildred Going. Marjorie was a nurse for Civil Defensive and worked as an administrative assistant for Seekonk Mass School System. She was a Deacon at Seekonk Mass Congregational Church; attended Congregational United Church of...

Joe Diaz, Sr.

Joe Diaz, Sr.

Dec 11, 2016

Joe Diaz, Sr., 80, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away December 11, 2016. He was the son of Manuel and Ana Diaz, born August 18, 1936 in Jerez de Lafrontera, Spain. Joe was a scout master for Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years and an Explorer Group Leader. He was of the Catholic Faith. Joe was an avid...

Heidi Ellen Beachley

Heidi Ellen Beachley

Dec 10, 2016

Heidi Ellen Beachley, 32, of North Port, FL went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was the daughter of Mark and Helen Beachley, born on April 18, 1984 in Hagerstown, MD. Heidi enjoyed swimming, taking cruises and especially caring for her two boys. Heidi will be greatly missed by her parents, Mark and Helen; sons,...

Jere L. Williams

Jere L. Williams

Dec 7, 2016

Jere L. Williams, 52, of Port Charlotte passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was the son of Sylvester Williams, Sr. and Irene Williams, born August 7, 1964 in Cincinnati, OH. Jere moved to Port Charlotte in 1996 to open and manage the 7-11 on Kings Hwy. Later, Jere began his career in nursing as an LPN at Fawcett Memorial...

Steve L. Stufer

Steve L. Stufer

Dec 6, 2016

Stephen L. "Steve" Stufer, 56, of Port Charlotte, Florida, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his home. Steve was born on October 30, 1960, in Springfield, Illinois, son of the late Thomas J. Stufer and Carole K. Stufer. He was raised in Springfield and moved to Florida in 1989. Steve owned and operated his own lawn maintenance service in...

Brittany Lynn Beni

Brittany Lynn Beni

Dec 5, 2016

Brittany Lynn Beni, 21, Port Charlotte, FL passed away December 5, 2016. She was born September 22, 1995 in Bayshore, NY to Nicholas and Linda Beni. Brittany graduated from Charlotte High School in 2013 with Cum Laude Honors and currently was attending FSW College. She loved to sing, play softball, volleyball and enjoyed doing crafts. Brittany was an alter server...

Norman D. Emily

Norman D. Emily

Dec 3, 2016

Norman Dwight Emily, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Crandall, IN passed December 3, 2016. He was born on December 21, 1929, to Ivan C. and Virginia F. Emily. Norman retired from General Electric in Louisville, KY after 40 years as a Senior Finishes Chemist. He served proudly in the U. S. Air Force and retired from the Kentucky...

Betty Jo Mayberry

Betty Jo Mayberry

Dec 2, 2016

Betty Jo Mayberry, 70, of Port Charlotte, FL went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2016. She was born March 15, 1946 in Goshen, IN to J. Clair and Dorothy C. Kauffman. She was raised in a loving Christian home and attended West Goshen Church of the Brethren. Betty Jo was married to Dave Williams and had 2...

Thomas "Tommy"  J. Hammond

Thomas "Tommy" J. Hammond

Nov 29, 2016

Thomas J. "Tommy" Hammond, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Midland, MI passed away November 29, 2016. He was the son of Dr. R.E. and Helen Hammond, born September 21, 1934 in Lansing, MI. Tommy retired as a Staff Sgt from the Air Force after serving 27 years, including the Korean Conflict. After retirement he begin Tri Axle Trucking...

Antonetta Marie Dasilva

Antonetta Marie Dasilva

Nov 28, 2016

Antonetta Marie daSilva, 84, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Gloucester, MA, passed away November 28, 2016. She was the wife of Fernando daSilva and daughter of Sebastian and Cologera Lovasco, born April 8, 1932 in Boston, MA. Antonetta was a seamstress at Mighty Mack, and then worked in the cafeteria at Saint Peter's High School before opening "Arnie's Coffee...

June M. Warram

June M. Warram

Nov 27, 2016

June Marie Warram, 59, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully November 27, 2016. She was native of Punta Gorda, born July 6, 1957 to Guy and Gay Tremblay. June graduated from Charlotte High School. She was her husband's right hand woman, best friend and biggest fan. She loved her family more than anything and would make sure everyone was...

Walter L. Currence, Jr.

Walter L. Currence, Jr.

Nov 27, 2016

Walter Lee "John" Currence, Jr., 77, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away peacefully on November 27, 2016 with his devoted wife, Beverly, family and friends by his side. He was born July 25, 1939 in Elkins, WV to Anna and Walter Currence, Sr. John served in the US Navy aboard the USS Leyte and Wrangell. John spent most of his...

Clara Mae Clarkson

Clara Mae Clarkson

Nov 26, 2016

Clara Mae Clarkson, 95, of Naples, FL, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL passed November 26, 2016. She was born September 3, 1921 in Campbellsville, KY to John and Mary Hardin. Clara was a teacher's aide and bus driver for Charlotte Harbor and Fort Ogden School for disabled children with CCPS for 19 years. She was a member of Eastside Baptist...