Obituaries

Patricia A. Rexrode

Patricia A. Rexrode

Mar 28, 2013

Patricia Slaven Rexrode, 87, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away at her home on Thursday, March 28, 2013. She was the daughter of John and Elenora (Davis) Slaven, born March 20, 1926 in Cass, West Virginia. Patricia moved to Port Charlotte from Ohio in 1977 and was a member of Suncoast Baptist Church. Patricia will be greatly missed by her...

Paul P. Oswald

Paul P. Oswald

Mar 27, 2013

Paul Peter Oswald, 81, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Chicago/Palatine, IL was called to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 with his wife Gerri at his side. Paul was born on June 29, 1931 to Cornelius and Celia Oswald (Oszwaldowski) in Chicago. He graduated from Loyola University and served in the US Army. After holding a number...

Edward J. Reno

Edward J. Reno

Mar 26, 2013

Edward "Ed" Reno, Jr., 85 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Tues. March 26, 2013. He was born May 1, 1927 in Jersey City, NJ to Anastasia (nee Tobin) and Edward J. Reno Sr. Ed served in the US Navy Air Force during WWII and then in the reserves until July of 1954. He was in the investment field for...

Gary S. Janus

Gary S. Janus

Mar 24, 2013

Gary S. Janus, 62, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was the son of Chester and Geraldine (nee Voss) Janus, born August 31, 1950 in Dearborn, Michigan. Gary started working at age 17 with his father for Mack Trucks in Cleveland, OH and continued working his way up in the company...

Andrew Yuresko

Andrew Yuresko

Mar 20, 2013

Andrew Yuresko, 89, of Punta Gorda passed away peacefully Wed. March 20, 2013 surround by his loving wife and his children. He was the son of Andrew and Helen (nee Csicuara) Yuresko, born July 28, 1923 in Lorain, Ohio. Andrew served in the United States Army during WWII. He moved to Punta Gorda in 1998. Andrew will be greatly missed...

Mildred E Flynn

Mildred E Flynn

Mar 19, 2013

Mildred E. Flynn, 76 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013. She was the daughter of J. Eugene and Helen Cavanagh, born December 26, 1936 in Saunderstown, R.I. Mildred moved to Florida 16 years ago from Rhode Island. She will be greatly missed by her beloved husband, Vincent J. Flynn, Jr.; sons, Jeffrey S. (Betty) Taylor of...

Veronica  L Rambo

Veronica L Rambo

Mar 18, 2013

Veronica "Ronnie" Rambo, 82, of Bradenton, FL formerly of Stratford, NJ passed away Monday, March 18, 2013. She was the daughter of George and Marie Walsh, born on November 18, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. Ronnie attended St. Luke's Catholic Church in Stratford, NJ. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was the sweetest person...

Tiffany W. Mayer

Tiffany W. Mayer

Mar 16, 2013

Tiffany W. Mayer, 41, of Punta Gorda passed away Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013. She was born Sept. 25, 1971 in Pompano Beach, FL. Tiffany graduated from Florida Atlanta University with a degree in English Literature and had a passion for being an artist in painting and sculptures. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and loved her 8 cats. Tiffany...

Robert W. Kerns

Robert W. Kerns

Mar 16, 2013

Robert William Kerns, 55, of Venice, FL passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was the son of John Kerns and Pamela (Goodger) Casertano, born on May 7, 1957 in Queens, NY. Robert attended Forest Hills High School and participated on the baseball team. He continued to love the sport throughout his life and was a fan of the...

Ronald K. Carpenter

Ronald K. Carpenter

Mar 15, 2013

Ronald Kin Kade Carpenter, 71, of Arcadia, FL passed away Friday, Mar. 15, 2013 in Port Charlotte of cancer. He was born November 11, 1941 in Three Rivers, MI to Mary Altonia Mercer and Hubert K. Carpenter. Ron was a plumber by trade for many years until his disability forced his retirement. He served in the United States Marine Corp....

Erva June Long

Erva June Long

Mar 15, 2013

Erva "Dolly" Long, 84, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Friday, Mar. 15, 2013. She was the daughter of Peter and Erva Smith, born June 10, 1928 in Wall, PA. Dolly moved from Monroeville, PA to this area in 1998 and was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ. She enjoyed being a house wife and mother and the...

Leon K. Stinchcomb, Jr.

Leon K. Stinchcomb, Jr.

Mar 14, 2013

Leon K. "Bud" Stinchcomb, Jr. was the only child of Dorthea (nee Vallance) and Leon K. Stinchcomb, Sr., born on June 19, 1934 in Alma, Michigan. Bud served in the US Army and then worked as a Computer Systems Analyst for Food Town in Maumee, Ohio before retiring. He was a member of Freedom Bible Church, Port Charlotte. He enjoyed...

Julius B. Hirsch

Julius B. Hirsch

Mar 14, 2013

Julius B. "Bill" Hirsch, 98, of Port Charlotte passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice on Thursday, March 14, 2013. He was born October 27, 1914 in Hungary to Gizella Hirsch amidst the start of WWI. Bill's father was killed sometime during that war. At age 14, he and his brother Janos, emigrated to America (leaving his Grandmother's home) to join...

Norman E. Bentley

Norman E. Bentley

Mar 11, 2013

Norman E. Bentley, 82, of Punta Gorda passed away Monday, Mar. 11, 2013. He was the son of George and Gwendolyn (nee Egert) Bentley, born October 31, 1930 in Washington, DC. Norman was a retired from the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of the Shriner's and like to restore Air...

Ida M. Hunter

Ida M. Hunter

Mar 10, 2013

Ida M. Hunter, 73, of Port Charlotte passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013. She was the daughter of Russel and Ruth (nee Walston) Shaeffer, born March 20, 1939 in Lancaster, OH. Ida was a member of the Moose Lodge, Port Charlotte. She enjoyed going bowling and traveling. Ida is survived by her sons, Robert (Beth) Hunter and Tim Hunter; brother,...

Bob G. Coward

Bob G. Coward

Mar 9, 2013

Bob Coward, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was the son of Burdette and Kathleen (nee UpChurch) Coward, born December 16, 1930 in Knoxville, TN. Bob moved from Tennessee to Florida in 1942. He worked in the flower business his entire life. Many years were spent at the flower farm in Punta Gorda. In...

Robert L. Martin

Robert L. Martin

Feb 24, 2013

Robert L. Martin, 85, of North Port, FL passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was the son of Oscar and Roxie (nee Brundage) Martin, born June 3, 1927 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Robert served in the US Navy during WWII. He was the former General Manager of the Iowa Oaks, Triple A affiliate of Chicago White Sox and moved...

Ernestine A. Allen

Ernestine A. Allen

Feb 23, 2013

Ernestine A. Allen, 100, of Port Charlotte went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb 23, 2013. She was the daughter of Dr. Ernest L. and Adelaide L. (nee Cadogan) Ward, born November 4, 1912 in Osceola, PA. Ernestine was a graduate of Osceola Grade School, Elkland High School and Mansfield State Teacher's College, Class of 1934. During her...

Dorothy "Dottie" A. Marx

Dorothy "Dottie" A. Marx

Feb 23, 2013

Dorothy "Dottie" A. Marx, 75, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. She was the daughter of Charles and Mary Dempster, born June 30, 1937 in Chicago, IL. When Walmart first opened their doors on Kings Highway Dottie's smile was always there to welcome you. She made many friends over the years and was even awarded "Employee...

Cheryl J. Grafton

Cheryl J. Grafton

Feb 19, 2013

Cheryl (Mathews) (Bridgers) Grafton, 66 of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Braintree, MA, passed away February 19, 2013. She was the daughter of John and Katherine (nee Wright) Mathews, born July 29, 1946 in Brockton, MA. Cheryl worked in office administration for General Motors Parts Division for 30 years before retiring. Cheryl's community involvement included volunteering with Humane Society, VA...