Obituaries

James B. Bennett

James B. Bennett

Jul 23, 2022

James Burton Bennett, 82, passed away on July 23, 2022, at 9:28 a.m. peacefully surrounded by family, listening to his favorite music. James was born on July 16, 1940, to Millie and Leon Bennett in Terry Township, PA. and was from Towanda, PA. James honorably served in the Army as a military policeman. James was affectionately referred to as “Country...

Carol Petersen

Carol Petersen

Jul 18, 2022

Carol Petersen, 87, formerly of Greece, NY and Punta Gorda, FL passed away on July 18th, 2022. She was born on September 2nd, 1934 in Rochester, NY to the late Harold and Rosina (Edgecombe) Loyst. Carol was born in the city of Rochester and attended Marshall High School (class of ’52). In 1955, at the age of 21, she married...

Joseph C. Schaefer

Joseph C. Schaefer

Jul 17, 2022

Joseph (Joe) C. Schaefer, age 79, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Libby) Schaefer, passed away at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida on July 17, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Joe was the son of the late Charles B and Marie Bradley Schaefer and the father of Kelly (Don) Dudich of Fairview, TENN, Sean (Lori) Schaefer of Palmyra, PA, David Mertz...

Agnes M. Gassera

Agnes M. Gassera

Jul 14, 2022

On Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 4 pm, Agnes Gassera passed away at home. Agnes was 95 years old. She was born on November 23, 1926, on Staten Island, NY to Angelina and Antonio Raffone. Agnes grew up on Staten Island and raised her children there. Agnes and her husband Nicholas moved to Florida about 25 years ago. Agnes and...

James E. Holden

James E. Holden

Jul 7, 2022

James E. Holden Sr., of Arcadia, FL, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1947, to Duane Holden and Geraldine Holden in McKeesport, PA. James joined the Navy in 1966 and served 5 yrs. 2 months and 28 days (this was his standard answer when asked how long he was in the military). He...

John M. Jamieson Jr.

John M. Jamieson Jr.

Jul 3, 2022

John McCarthor Jamieson Jr., 91, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on July 3, 2022. He was born on September 18, 1930, to John Sr. and Ada Jamieson in Dearth, Pennsylvania. A true patriot, John honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from September 1948 to September 1951. Following his service, he worked as a Senior Analyst...

Joseph P. Adornetto

Joseph P. Adornetto

Jul 3, 2022

Joseph Paul Adornetto “Joe:” age 72 of Port Charlotte passed peacefully on July 3, 2022. Born in Chicago Illinois in 1950. He loved to cook and was in the restaurant business for over 50 years most recently at Hurricane Charley's. He was the life of the party and could always find ways to make anyone laugh. He was preceded in...

Vena Joyce Gardner

Vena Joyce Gardner

Jun 24, 2022

Vena “Joyce” Gardner, 98, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly Williston, ND, passed away on June 24, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1924, in Wilburton, KS. She was a woman of faith, a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Williston, ND and attended the 1st United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda. Joyce married Homer W. Smith in Kinsley,...

Harry Hinrichs

Harry Hinrichs

Jun 24, 2022

Harry Hinrichs went to be with his Lord on June 24, 2022. Harry was a New Year’s baby and arrived in 1955. He was born to Norman and Gertrude Hinrichs, who resided in Denver at the time. They built a home near Erie, Colorado and Harry spent his childhood there. Harry was a very gifted athlete and enjoyed participating in...

Michael P. Zupko, Jr.

Michael P. Zupko, Jr.

Jun 23, 2022

Michael P. Zupko Jr., 78, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on June 23, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1944, to Michael Sr.and Helen Zupko in Nanticoke, PA. Michael honorably served in the U.S. Air Force. He moved to Port Charlotte in 2008 and became a member of the American Legion. Michael worked as an Automotive Mechanic and...

Byron C. Velvick

Byron C. Velvick

Jun 21, 2022

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Byron Charles Velvick of Punta Gorda on June 21, 2022, at the age of 82. Byron will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Wendy; his children Byron Paul and Jamal; his grandchildren, Allesandra and Kamber; and countless friends, including his precious dog, Joy....

Donald P. Mahanor

Donald P. Mahanor

Jun 17, 2022

Donald P. Mahanor, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Abington, MA, passed away on June 17, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Margaret T. Mahanor, they were married for 53 years. Son of the late Charles Mahahor and Della (Mather) Mahanor. Loving father of Dawn Richardson and her husband, Timothy of Kingston, MA, Donald P. Mahanor, Jr and his wife,...

Patricia A. Jones

Patricia A. Jones

Jun 17, 2022

Patricia (Patti) Ann Jones, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1957, in Port Huron Michigan, the daughter of Samuel and Nelda Adkins. She married Garry Jones on July 21, 1979, in Illinois. Patti enjoyed working and loved to stay busy. As a young girl, she participated in baton twirling and dance...

Thomas Hines

Thomas Hines

Jun 15, 2022

Thomas Hines, 61, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 15, 2022. He was born on March 18, 1961, to Donald and Arlene Hines in Morse Bluff, NE. Thomas relocated from Lincoln, NE to Florida 20 years ago, retiring from Borden Milk after 10 years of driving for the company. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Patricia A. Diaz

Patricia A. Diaz

Jun 15, 2022

Patricia A. Diaz, 39, of Punta Gorda, FL, lovingly known by her family and friends as Trish, passed away on June 15, 2022. She was born on July 9, 1982, to Pete Diaz and Teresa Tapia in Dallas, Texas. Trish moved to Florida in 1987 and worked as a supervisor in a bakery. She was a very talented artist who...

Billie Ray Hatmaker Jr.

Billie Ray Hatmaker Jr.

Jun 11, 2022

Billie Ray Hatmaker, Jr., 57, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 11, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1964, in Baltimore Maryland to Ella Jane Muhl. Affectionately known to his family and loved ones as Ray, he honorably served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic with the 2nd Armored...

Paul A. Costanzo

Paul A. Costanzo

Jun 9, 2022

Paul Andrew Costanzo, 56, of Port Charlotte, Florida and Cape Elizabeth, Maine, passed away at his home on June 9th, 2022. Paul was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Feb. 3rd, 1966. An early move to Green Bay, Wisconsin, proved significant for Paul. As an impressionable youth, his father took him to Lambeau Field for his first Green Bay Packers game,...

Lois Hill

Lois Hill

Jun 6, 2022

Lois Hill, 76, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on June 6, 2022. She was born on December 5, 1945, to Fred and Mary Morency in Chicago, Illinois. Lois moved to Punta Gorda in 2006 from Hoffman Estates, Illinois where she worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant for Bretford Manufacturing for 25 years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with...

Michelle F. (Mosley) Jones

Michelle F. (Mosley) Jones

Jun 5, 2022

Michelle F. (Mosley) Jones, 49, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 5, 2022, after a brave battle with cancer, she was taken away far too soon. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Florida with her family when she was 6 years old. She began to build her own family at the age of 14. Not...

Michael D. Sundin

Michael D. Sundin

Jun 5, 2022

Michael Sundin was born in Detroit on July 20, 1947. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. Michael was a heavy mechanic, learning the trade of welding, and loved it. He began as an assembly line worker and then finally got his welder position, retiring from General Motors Bus and Truck Group in Pontiac, MI. He was very proud of...