Obituaries

Mar 11, 2016

Ronald "Ron" Knapp, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Toronto, Canada passed away March 11, 2016. He was born June 3, 1939 in Niagara Falls, NY to William and Florence Knapp. He served in the US Army and was of the Methodist faith. Ron was a salesman for Baer's Furniture Store, Port Charlotte. He was a loving, humorous, fun...

Mar 9, 2016

Earle R. Hicks, Jr., 81, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 9, 2016. He was the son of Earle and Julia Hicks, born August 24, 1934 in Johnson City, NY. He will be greatly missed by his brother, Philip Hicks and other family members. A graveside service will be at 10am, Friday, March 18, 2016 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens,...

Mar 8, 2016

Nancy Evelyn Harrison Gilpin passed away on March 8, 2016, at her home in Punta Gorda, FL, surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, T. Wade Harrison, and mother, Lois Chandler Harrison, and her husband, Randle Thomas Gilpin, III. Nancy is survived by her sons, Patrick Wade McClane and his wife, Debra, John Michael...

Mar 6, 2016

Annie Leigh G. Flowers, 95, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Darlington, SC passed away March 6, 2016 at Sandhill Gardens after a brief illness. She was born March 25, 1920 in Egypt, SC to Monroe and Stella Gandy. Annie Leigh moved to Punta Gorda in 2006 to reside near her daughter. While a Darlington resident, Annie Leigh worked in various...

Mar 4, 2016

Robert H. "Bob" Cihlar, Sr., 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 4, 2016. He was the oldest of seven children to Harry and Louise Cihlar, born June 25, 1932 in Bayshore, N.Y. Bob served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Bob will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Jackie Cihlar; children, Victoria...

Mar 3, 2016

Emelia Shindak, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away March 3, 2016. She was the daughter of Peter and Ann Wuskynyk, born October 21, 1927 in Detroit, MI.

Mar 2, 2016

Richard M. Kingsbury, 84, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away March 2, 2016. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Kingsbury, born November 6, 1931 in Adrian, MI. Inurnment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, MI at a later date.

Mar 1, 2016

Elizabeth A. Strautman, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away March 1, 2016. She was the daughter of William and Anne Buckley, born November 4, 1934 in Boston, MA.

Feb 29, 2016

Joseph C. Tanzabel, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 29, 2016. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Tanzabel, born July 25, 1927 in New York, NY.

Feb 29, 2016

Byron J. Brower, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Sioux City, IA passed away February 29, 2016. He was the son of John and Gladys Brower, born June 22, 1926 in Lakeview, IA. Byron served in the US Army during WWII. Byron was the cofounder and President of Brower Construction Company, Asphalt Paving Contractors for forty years. He was...

Feb 29, 2016

Bernard F. Swindeman, 79, of Lake Suzy, FL passed away February 29, 2016. He was the son of Walter and Lucile Swindeman, born February 20, 1936 in Toledo, OH.

Feb 28, 2016

Verna Jahaaski, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 28, 2016. She was the youngest of 14 children and proud to be a coal miner's daughter of Paris and Alice Hudson, born on June 24, 1934 in Packard, KY. Verna enjoyed traveling all over the world with her husband, Ron. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Verna...

Feb 27, 2016

Sarina A. Huckestein, 81, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away February 27, 2016. obituary to follow at later date.

Feb 26, 2016

Shirley A. Berkshire, 81, of Punta Gorda, passed away on February 26, 2016 in Punta Gorda, Fl. Born in Baltimore, MD, on July 30, 1934, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Kruse. Shirley was a member of Friendship United Methodist. She will be remembered for her hospitality and generous heart. Shirley is survived by her five children: David...

Feb 25, 2016

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

Feb 25, 2016

Shirley Mae Bushey, 88, of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Esko, MN passed away February 25, 2016. Born May 14, 1927 in Moose Lake, MN, she was the only child of Newell and Marie Anderson. Shirley was a 1949 graduate of St. Cloud State University in St Cloud MN and taught music and kindergarten in the Duluth, Esko and Cloquet...

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...