Obituaries
James C. Failing
Nov 29, 2014
James C. Failing, 80, of East Lansing, MI and winter resident of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on November 29, 2014 surrounded by family and trusty dog, Bandit. He was the son of Clarence and Elizabeth Failing, born March 10, 1934 in Pontiac, MI. Jim worked as a Beauty Supply Representative for 43 years; Pierce Brothers for 28 years and...
Louis E. Nagy
Nov 21, 2014
Louis E. Nagy, 87, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Killingworth, CT passed away suddenly on Friday, November 21, 2014. He was the son of Emre and Mary Nagy, born in New Haven, CT. Lou was a Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks, American Legion, 3rd Order of St. Francis and Charlotte Amateur Radio Society....
Carolyn Beth "Ole Ma" Sprague
Nov 16, 2014
Carolyn Beth "Ole Ma" Sprague, 78, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Owosso, MI passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda. She was the daughter of Frank and Nellie Town, born on March 9, 1936 in Chesaning, MI. Carolyn was a member of Cleveland United Methodist Church and a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. She...
Earnest W. Bryant
Oct 31, 2014
Earnest W. "Ernie" Bryant, 86, of Punta Gorda, Fla., died Friday, October 31, 2014. He was born November 17, 1927, in Avon Park, Fla., to Calvin and Nellie (nee Schofield) Bryant. He served in the US Army from 1945-1950 and was stationed primarily in Berlin, Germany. While there, he met and married his first wife, Ursula and also became fluent...
James R. "Jim" Young
Oct 30, 2014
James R. "Jim" Young, 82, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014. He was born October 6, 1932 in Huntington, WV to George and Loreen Young. Jim was known as Jimmy, Jim, Dad, Granddaddy, Uncle Jim and was a father figure to many. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and was a...
Kenneth "Jack" Shuster
Oct 30, 2014
Kenneth "Jack" Shuster, age 77, passed away in his home in Punta Gorda, FL on Monday, October 30, 2014 following complications from cancer. Jack was born on April 10, 1937 in Vandergrift, PA to Kenneth and Eleanor Shuster. Jack graduated from the College of Wooster in 1959 with a degree in Business, followed by a Masters Degree in Business Administration...
Robert Lee Marchert, Sr.
Oct 29, 2014
Robert Lee Marchert, Sr., 81, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly of Oak Forest, IL passed away October 29, 2014. He was the son of Frederick and Norma Marchert, born May 6, 1933 in Chicago, IL. Robert served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a Shipping Foreman for Mead Container and retired after 38 years of...
Leven Leon "Lee" Bowers
Oct 27, 2014
Leven Leon "Lee" Bowers, 83, of Punta Gorda, Florida, joined our Father in heaven after a brief illness, on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Bayfront Health. Lee was born on February 18, 1931 in Sharpsburg, Maryland to Nora Bowers Bradley and Kenneth Bowers and is one of five boys. Lee and Helen, his wife of 62 years, began their lives...
William David Beal
Oct 24, 2014
William "Bill" David Beal, 79, of N. Ft. Myers, FL passed away October 24, 2014. He was the son of James and Ruth Beal, born on October 13, 1935 in Columbus, OH. Bill retired from Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189 and moved from Columbus, OH to this area in 2002. He was a member of Columbus Moose Lodge and Charlotte...
Inez M. Hoffman
Oct 19, 2014
Inez M. Hoffman left us to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2014. She was born January 29, 1921 in Washington, D.C., the only child of Ralph and Mabel Drummond. She will be greatly missed by her children, Westley (Darlene) Hoffman, Jody (Louie) Bruni, Ned (Ana) Hoffman and Sue (Gordon) Staley, and grandchildren. A memorial service will be...
Timothy W. Fink
Oct 18, 2014
Timothy Wayne "Tim" Fink age 60 went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2014. He was born August 7, 1954 in Anderson, IN to Ralph and Donna Fink. Tim was an amazing person who loved being around people and lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed going to sporting events with his family and watching football and...
Kay R. Williams
Oct 17, 2014
Kay R. Williams, 71, of Punta Gorda, FL passed on October 17, 2014. She was born April 3, 1943 in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her sister, Melanie S. Rogers; son, William W. Schools Jr. and wife, Dana Schools; son Daniel P. Schools; grandchildren Joseph C. , Tristen D. , Alexis S. , and Chase D.; and great grandchild...
Albert Gabriel, Jr.
Oct 8, 2014
Albert Gabriel, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wed. October 8, 2014. He was the son of Albert and Frances Gabriel, born on October 25, 1924 in Chicago, IL. Albert served in the US Army during WWII. He was a retired Master Welder and moved from Sheridan, IL to this area in 1984. Albert was a member of Sacred...
John D. Calendine
Oct 5, 2014
John Calendine, 68, of Punta Gorda passed away on October 5, 2014. He was the son of Gerald and Catherine (Barnes) Calendine, born April 14, 1946 in, Baltimore, MD. He worked for the Charlotte County as a Special Technician 3. He enjoyed collecting fish for his Saltwater Aquarium and loved motorcycles. John will be greatly missed by his wife Marie...
Helen J. Mcdaniel
Sep 29, 2014
Helen Josephine McDaniel of Punta Gorda FL passed away to eternal life on September 29, 2014. Helen was born in Ottawa, Illinois to the late Josephine and John Golbinec. She was a graduate of Mercy School of Nursing and Mary Manse College in Toledo, Ohio. As a Registered Nurse her career expanded 40 years beginning at the VA Hospital in...
Ruth J Demmon
Sep 28, 2014
Ruth J. Demmon, 90, peacefully passed away at her home in Punta Gorda on Sunday, September 28, 2014. She was born June 1, 1924 in Sullivan County Indiana to Loes G. and Ethel B. Himebrook. Ruth was an active member of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church and the Twin Isles Country Club. She was a talented artist and loved to paint,...
Joan Yoder
Sep 24, 2014
Joan was born in Berkeley, Michigan to Henry and Dorothy "Winnie" Henderson. She loved Jesus and was an active member of her church, teaching Sunday School and Bible Class. Joan is survived by her husband, Gordon; her two sons, Paul and Matthew; and four grandchildren, Jordan, Rachel, Debra, and Natalie. All of whom she dearly loved and devoted her life...
John Warram
Sep 23, 2014
John A. Warram, 86, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He was the son of Max and Alice (Jarrad) Warram, born on July 6, 1928 in Flint, MI. John served in the Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He worked at Fisher Body until he moved to Punta Gorda in...
Denis A Schwarz
Sep 21, 2014
Denis A. Schwarz, 84, of Punta Gorda passed away on September 21, 2014. He was the son of Peter and Theresa Schwarz, born April 30, 1930 in Detroit, MI. He moved to Punta Gorda in 1980. For 20 years most residents of Punta Gorda Isles were familiar with the "Crystal Palace," the house of a thousand lights put up by...
Charles R. Mcdaid
Sep 20, 2014
Charles R. McDaid, 78, of Punta Gorda Passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014. He was the son of Daniel J. and Mary (Abner) McDaid, born on January 2, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. He attended St. Thomas More and Overbrook High Schools. Charles retired in 1990 as a signal engineer for Amtrak. He was a career Army Reservist. Charles lived in...
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