Obituaries

Feb 25, 2016

Feb 25, 2016

Willard A. Phillips, 76, of Punta Gorda passed away February 25, 2016.

Feb 25, 2016

Willard "Phil" Phillips, 76, passed away in Tidewell Hospice of Port Charlotte, surrounded by his family on February 25, 2016. Phil was born in Watseka, Illinois on December10, 1939, the son of Austin and Vivian Bruner. He was a four year US Navy Veteran. Phil worked at Berkley Davis in Danville, Illinois for 19 years and later retired from ASCO,...

Feb 24, 2016

Helen E. Reynolds, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away February 24, 2016. She was the daughter of Henry and Margurite McNally, born August 30, 1925 in Olmstedville, NY. Helen was a member of the Rotary Club, Albany, NY, Zonta International, Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, Antique and Classic Boat Society, the Elks Club of Punta Gorda and past president on...

Feb 23, 2016

Daniel A. Bindl, 70, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 23, 2016. He was the son of Victor and Martha Bindl, born August 19, 1945.

Feb 22, 2016

Robert Vincent "Bob" Kenyon, 91, of Port Charlotte, FL, died February 22, 2016 at 10:22 AM at Village Place Health & Rehabilitation in Port Charlotte. He had been recovering from emergency surgery earlier in the month, and suffered cardiac arrest following a beautiful shared morning with his wife of 68 years, Lucy Kenyon. Mr. Kenyon was born November 19, 1924...

Feb 17, 2016

Donald "Don" Knickerbocker, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 17, 2016. He was born September 15, 1933 in Binghamton, NY to Lorne and Madolyn Knickerbocker. Don was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed watching sports and especially NASCAR. Don will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Don will be greatly missed by his daughters, Cheryl...

Feb 17, 2016

Joel A. Teta, 44, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 17, 2016. He was the beloved son of Joseph and Gail Teta, born May 9, 1971 in Warwick, RI. Joel traveled all over the United States selling sport art memorabilia. He enjoyed fishing with friends, loved going to the beach, motorcycles and working on cars. Joel will be greatly...

Feb 15, 2016

Conrad H. Perry, 80, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 15, 2016. He was born March 6, 1935 in Buffalo, NY to William and Helen Perry. Conrad attended P.S. #39, Buffalo Technical High School and graduated with a degree in Electrical Technology from Erie County Community College. He served in the...

Feb 5, 2016

Loren R. Metzger, 95, of South Whitley IN and winter resident of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 5, 2016 at Bayfront Health of Punta Gorda. He was born October 24, 1920 in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Howard and Iva Metzger. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1938 and obtained his Bachelor's degree from Manchester College, N. Manchester, IN...

Feb 4, 2016

Lawrence "Larry" William Skay, 64 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016 at his home. He was born February 4, 1952 in Rahway, New Jersey to Harold and Louise Skay. Larry grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey until 1969 and then the family moved to Port Charlotte. After graduating from Charlotte High School in 1970,...

Feb 3, 2016

Traudel Simon, 85, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wed. Feb. 3, 2016. She was born April 6, 1930 in Germany, the oldest of four children. Traudel came to this country May 31, 1955 by the way of Ellis Island. She lived in New York City with her sister and worked as a maid. There she met Marcel Simon and...

Feb 2, 2016

Nathan Ray, 17 of Rotonda West, FL passed away Feb. 2, 2016. He was the son of Bernie and Karen Ray. Nathan was born in the Netherlands, but has spent most of his life in Rotonda West FL. He was a senior at Lemon Bay Highs School where he excelled in science and academics and sports. Nathan was a nominee...

Feb 1, 2016

Zdzislaw "Joe" Kawejsza, 81, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Born April 15, 1934 in Poland, he was the son of Piotre and Ludwica. At the age of 28, Joe came to the United States with .00 in his pocket. He worked hard to build a new life, becoming the manager of the...

Jan 23, 2016

Fred A. Addison, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. He was the son of John and Myrtle Addison born July 28, 1927 and lived his whole life in Punta Gorda. He had to leave to school as a young man to help support his family. Fred was a US Navy veteran. He was the original...

Jan 23, 2016

Thomas R. Adams, 68, of Punta Gorda passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. He was born on October 21, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thomas graduated from Mariemont High School, Mariemont, Ohio in 1966. Then he graduated from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky in 1970. Thomas had a varied career in business management that spanned over 30 years....

Jan 16, 2016

John Jos. Beck, Jr., of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on his 95th birthday January 16, 2016. He was the son of Edna and John Beck, Sr., born January 16, 1921 and raised in Ridgewood Queens, N.Y. John was a highly decorated WWII Veteran in the US Army. He served as the commander of a tank destroyer in Gen. George...

Jan 16, 2016

Mauro Pappagalli, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Wall, N.J. passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. He was the son of Luigi and Rosalia Pappagalli, born June 1, 1937 in Italy. Mauro was a professor at Rutger's University and then later retired from the Federal Government. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus....

Jan 13, 2016

Bonnie L. Nickerson, 75, of Greenville, MI and Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. She was the daughter of Earl and Gladys Stressman, born March 30, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI. Bonnie loved knitting and crocheting baby blankets for unwed mothers. She enjoyed going to bingo and garage sales. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother and known...

Jan 12, 2016

Barbara C. Foerster, 72, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away January 12, 2016. She was the daughter of Reinhold and Christel Foerster, born April 24, 1943 in Germany. Barbara served in the US Marine Corps from 1961 to 1964 active duty then in the Reserve from 1964 to 1973. She was also in the United Coast Guard Serve 1973 to...