Obituaries
Jeanette "J" Clanton Kirschling
Nov 20, 2016
Jeanette "J" Clanton Kirschling, 67 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on November 20, 2016. She was born April 20, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York, to Earl and Eleanor Carson. After spending her childhood in Virginia, where she graduated from Radford University with a B.S. in Education, she moved to Greensboro, North Carolina. There she raised her two children, earned...
Barbara E. Lahrman
Nov 17, 2016
Barbara E. Lahrman, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away November 17, 2016. She was born October 3, 1939 in Bronx, New York. Barbara was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Punta Gorda. Barbara will be greatly missed by her husband, James; children, Melanie Gilman and James Lahrman. She was preceded in death by son, Daniel Lahrman. A memorial...
Edward W. Blomquist
Nov 17, 2016
Edward W. Blomquist, 90, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away November 17, 2016. He was the son of Adolph and Amy Blomquist, born May 4, 1926 in Jersey City, NJ. Ed worked for many years at the Bergen Co. Justice Center, and retired as Senior Mail Clerk. He was very involved as a 32nd Degree Mason, and was Past Master...
Gertrude L. Albus
Nov 14, 2016
Gertrude L. Albus, 87, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away November 14, 2016. She was the youngest child of George and Elda Miller, born July 19, 1929 in Johnstown, PA. Gertrude worked for Charlotte County School systems as bus driver for 42 years. She was a member of the Moose. Gertrude enjoyed sewing covers for furniture, drapes; making pickles and...
Charles R. Johnson
Nov 8, 2016
Charles R. Johnson, 93, of North Port, FL passed away November 8, 2016. He was the son of Charles and Ruth Johnson, born June 7, 1923 in Randolph, MA. Charles was a retired Commander from the US Navy during WWII. He was a teacher at Venice High School and an avid golfer. He was a member of Our Lady of...
M. Ash Kearney
Nov 5, 2016
Ash Kearney of Venice, FL, formerly of Boone, NC and Houston, TX passed away peacefully with family. He graduated from North Carolina State as a Chemical Engineer. Ash served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He retired from ARAMCO in 1981 after 32 years. He was responsible for design and building of Shedgum gas plant and Manager upon...
John R. Bolton, Ii
Nov 3, 2016
John R. Bolton, II, 45, of Port Charlotte, FL passed suddenly on November 3, 2016 after a short illness. He was born August 13, 1971, Fort Myers, FL. John was an IT Training Specialist with Charlotte County EMS. He cherished his time he spent with his family, especially his boys; and he loved playing guitar. John will be greatly missed...
James E. Fockler
Oct 28, 2016
James E. Fockler, 54, of North Port, FL passed away October 28, 2016. He was the son of Richard and Jean Fockler, born December 6, 1961 in Canton, Ohio. Jim retired from Sensormatic/Tyco in 2015. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home and watching NASCAR. He will be missed by his brother, John (Jane) Fockler; sister, Diane Vyain; nephew, Jeffrey...
Irene M. Roth
Oct 23, 2016
Irene M. Roth, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 23, 2016. She was born July 24, 1930 in Boston, MA. Irene was a snowbird for 15 years and moved to this area from Boston, MA in 2009. She was a retired Parish Secretary for Holey Name Catholic Church, Boston, MA. Irene was an active member in church activities,...
Robin Ann Cihlar
Oct 21, 2016
Robin Ann Cihlar, 56, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 21, 2016. She was the daughter Robert and Jackie Chilar, born September 17, 1960 in Bayshore, N.Y. Robin graduated from West Islip High School in Long Island, New York in 1978. She moved to Port Charlotte in 1987. Robin loved cooking for her family and friends; and enjoyed watching...
Joseph M. Leonard
Oct 16, 2016
Joseph "Mickey" Leonard, 81, resident of Heron's Glen of N. Ft. Myers, FL and former longtime resident of Worth, IL at peace Sunday October 16, 2016 at his home. He was born August 2, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Exilda Leonard. Mickey was a loving husband and father. Before retirement he enjoyed being a Chicago Fireman...
Christine N. Brown
Oct 16, 2016
Christine N. Brown, 30, of North Port, FL passed away October 16, 2016 after a valiantly battle with Grade IV Glioblastoma Brain Cancer since July of 2015. She was born March 27, 1986 in Longmont, CO. She graduated from North Port High School in 2004 and was a 2014 graduate of Southwest Florida College, where she earned an Associate's degree...
Bertha G. Sadowski
Oct 14, 2016
Bertha Guzik Sadowski, 89, of Lake Suzy, FL, formerly of New Britain, CT passed away peacefully on October 14, 2016. She was born February 14, 1927 in Poland. At the age of 12, she was taken to Germany to work on a labor camp for the duration of WWII. After the war she married and moved to the United States...
Everett E. Johnson
Oct 13, 2016
Everett E. Johnson, 99, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away October 13, 2016. He was the son of Gust and Freida Johnson, born September 11, 1917 in Manistique, MI. Everett was an inspector of naval materials during WII and a National Guard member. He worked as Department Head and Plant Manager for 35 years for Chicago...
John Emil Seyfried
Oct 9, 2016
John Emil Seyfried, 82, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 9, 2016. He was born September 4, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH to Conrad and Hazel Seyfried. John graduated from Valparaiso Technical Institute and served in the US Air Force. He worked and lived in many different places and retired as Director of QA for US Army from Sharpe Army...
Betty M. Vincent
Oct 8, 2016
Betty M. Vincent, 74, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 8, 2016. She was born November 25, 1941 in Flint, MI to Harry and Ruth Wilson. Betty moved to this area in 1991 after her husband retired from General Motors, Flint, MI. Her grandchildren tribute this awesome woman who was kind hearted and special in so many ways. She...
Janice Marie Whidden
Oct 7, 2016
Janice Marie Whidden, 72, of Swansboro, NC, formerly of Charlotte County, FL passed away October 7, 2016. She was the daughter of John and Audrey Halliday, born December 7, 1943 in Terra Haute, IN. She will be greatly missed by her children, Jeffery (Diane) Young of Port Charlotte, James (Melissa) Whidden of Colorado Springs, Danny (Diane) Whidden of Port Charlotte;...
Roger G. Worster
Oct 7, 2016
Roger G. Worster, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 7, 2016. He was the son of Cecil and Pearl Worster, born June 16, 1926 in Warren, IN. Roger served in the US Army during WWII and was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the American Legion. Roger owned a 1967 Mustang and was known as...
Madelyn L. Johnson
Oct 2, 2016
Madelyn L. Johnson, 82, of Punta Gorda, Fl passed away peacefully on October 2, 2016. She was the daughter of Paul and Esther Nicely, born May 24, 1934 in Latrobe, PA. Madelyn and her husband, Donald D Johnson and 3 children moved to Atlanta, GA in 1972. After moving several times, they retired to Punta Gorda. A devoted wife and...
Wendy Lynn Osborne
Oct 1, 2016
Wendy Lynn Osborne, 54, of N. Ft. Myers, FL passed away October 1, 2016. She was the daughter of Gerald and Judith Vine, born May 1, 1962 in Fulton, NY. No matter where she lived, Indiana, Maine or Florida she made every place her home. Wendy was a devoted Christian and a member of New Day Christian Church, Port Charlotte....
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