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Amanda Oliva Staffy, age 93, of Stratford, CT, and North Port, FL passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Stephen F. Staffy, Jr. She was born in Honduras, Central America on March 10, 1929. Amanda came to the United States in 1948. She worked at Underwood Typewriter Company in Bridgeport and later for over 20 years at Schick Manufacturing in Milford, CT. She was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church, in Stratford, Ct., and San Pedro's Catholic Church in North Port, FL. Amanda and her husband retired to North Port, Florida. She was a member of the local Amvets, enjoyed Bingo, theater, travel, and her many friends. She is survived by her...

Amanda Olliva Staffy, age 93, of Stratford, CT, and North Port, FL passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Stephen F. Staffy, Jr. She was born in Honduras, Central America on March 10, 1929. Amanda came to the United States in 1948. She worked at Underwood Typewriter Company in Bridgeport and later for over 20 years at Schick Manufacturing in Milford, CT. She was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church, in Stratford, Ct., and San Pedro's Catholic Church in North Port, FL. Amanda and her husband retired to North Port, Florida. She was a member of the local Amvets, enjoyed Bingo, theater, travel, and her many friends. She is survived by...

Anita Marie Millman age 72 of Punta Gorda, FL formally of Bordentown, New Jersey passed away on January 4, 2023. She moved to Florida in 1984. She founded First Charlotte Appraisals with her husband John Millman and was a realtor. Anita was truly a blessed soul who put the needs of others before herself. Anita lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with friends and family, traveling, and spending time with nieces and nephews. Anita had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Anita is survived by her husband John Millman 54 years. Children: Leonard J Millman (Dianne Millman wife) and Maureen Millman Harris (David Harris husband). Grandchildren:...

James Edward Rosecrans passed away on December 28, 2022. James was born in Asheville, NC, on January 13, 1953, to Nancy and Arthur Rosecrans and died unexpectedly on December 28, 2022, age 69, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte FL. Jim was a 1971 graduate of West Genesee High School in Camillus NY. In 1971, Jim won the title of New York State Wrestling Champion in the Heavy Weight Division. He also represented the U.S. in the world cup for Lacrosse of 1980. Jim was a graduate of Penn State University in 1975. He played football for Penn State, where the team won the Cotton Bowl twice and the Orange Bowl. Jim went on to play professional football with the Pittsburg Steelers and...

Dolly R. Johnson, 96 of Punta Gorda, Fl. ( formerly of Beckley, WVa )died Nov. 18 at Tidewell Hospice House in Pt. Charlotte, Fl She was born July 13, 1926, in Ronceverte, WVa, daughter of the late Martin & Sudie Rodgers. Dolly retired from Peerless PAC. Co. In 1993 after 44 years as owner and president of the company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis P. Sorensen-1960, William Johnson-2004. Siblings, Margaret Shanklin, Denise Lee/John. Surviving are her daughter, Kay Sorensen DeMarco/her beloved son-in-law John, Granddaughters, Angela DeMarco, Jennifer Norris/Tim, Kelly DeMarco Williamson, and Gina DeMarco. Great grandchildren, Anthony...

James Edward Grotrian, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 11, 2022. Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Port Charlotte, FL.

William (Bill) Edward Blatt, 92, of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Wheeling, WV passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his home. Bill was born on November 13, 1929, in Wheeling, WV son of the late William E. and Clara M Blatt. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife Elizabeth Louise Clifton whom he married in 1950 and his sister Patricia (Delbert) Braden For many years, he provided HVAC services in the Wheeling area through his company, Blatt Heating, and Air Conditioning. He also taught HVAC at Belmont Technical College before retiring and moving to Port Charlotte, FL. He will be remembered by his daughter, Cheryl (Joseph) Schreiber, and sons; Allen (Irene) Blatt, Kim...

Lloyd Glenn Bentley, of Arcadia Fla., 84, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

Gary Douglas Brandt, 83, of Rotonda W, Fl, passed away on July 29, 2022, of natural causes. Gary was born on October 25, 1938, to Geraldine and Norman Brandt in Cleveland, Ohio. He married his sweetheart, Sally Russ in 1959 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a loving father to three daughters, grandfather to four grandchildren, and great-grandfather to four great-grandchildren. Gary spent his work life negotiating contracts for the United Auto Workers in the agriculture implementation division. He later served on the staff council. He fought for worker's rights with a strong passion always remembering his roots and the little guy. After retiring in 1996 from the UAW,...

Gayle Jean Dekany Duncan passed away June 1, 2022. She was born October 25, 1950 in Toledo, OH. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1968 and from the University of Toledo in 1972. She married the love of her life Robert "Bob" Duncan in June of 1973. Gayle taught middle school math for several years in Ohio before she and Bob moved to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1985. It is here that Gayle and Bob raised their two daughters Heather and Laura. Gayle taught music and dance at Small World Christian Day Care for over a decade. She founded In His Steps, a dance and youth ministry at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Gayle was passionate about the arts and education and taught dance to...

Ann Marie Costello, of Punta Gorda, FLA., 90, died Monday, May 30, 2022

VALERIE IRENE HOUSEMAN Valerie was born August 27th 1931 in Herne Hill, United Kingdom and was a little girl in London during World War II. She and her late husband Michael were the 1961 World Ballroom Dance Champions and she spent her life being a ballroom dance coach, ballroom dress maker and adjudicated worldwide ballroom dance championships. She was a very caring, loving, supportive, sweet, amazing mum and grandmother. Anyone who knew her would certainly say she was a very bubbly lady to be around. She lived her life to the fullest and passed away peacefully at the ripe age of 90 on Sunday evening May 22nd, 2022. She is survived by her daughter Abigail Houseman Clarke of Port...

Ruth Ann Geeck, 76 of Englewood, passed away May 15, 2022. Born December 27, 1945, Ruth was the beloved daughter of John and Martha Rittenhouse of Prospect, OH Loving mother of Russell S. Geeck, Jr. of Beechgrove, TN and Rikki R. Thomas of Indian River, MI. The ultimate wife of 57 years to Russell Geeck, Sr. of Englewood, FL. Many thanks to her friends and customers for the prayers and cards. May the next part of her journey be the best ever. I love you, I miss you and I hope we meet on the other side. RSG

Robert Charles Aikey, 86, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Johnstown, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth (Miller) Aikey of Johnstown, PA. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Dianne Sleigh Aikey, two daughters, Beth Aikey of Johnstown, PA, and Dawn (Greg) Cordell of Atlanta, GA; and granddaughters Chloe and Cassidy Cordell. He is also survived by his brother, David (Patricia) Aikey of Johnstown, PA. After graduating from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1957, Bob taught biology in the Greater Johnstown School District for fourteen years and then served as a field representative for the...

Brian W. Longbottom, born December 19th 1929, passed away peacefully into the arms of our lord on April 5th 2022 at the age of 92. Beloved son on of the late Joseph and Hannah Longbottom, loved and adored by his late wife, Hazel Y. Longbottom, (64 wonderful years of marriage together), loving father to four children; Joanne A. (Joseph) Kuczynski, Kim D. (late husband, Paul) Miller, Ward G. (Sherry) Longbottom, M.D., the late Yvonne E. Mills, nine grandchildren; Bridgette A. DeMay, Christine M. (Eric) Kuczynski-Weihe, Aaron C. DeMay, Michael C. (Julia) Kuczynski, Gregory D. Longbottom, Brian C. Longbottom, Hannah E. (Adam) Claire, Michael J. Miller, Benjamin P. Miller, three great...

George J. Metz Jr, 80, of Port Charlotte, Florida, and formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully at home February 25, 2022. He was born August 9, 1941, to George J. Metz Sr. and Mildred C. (Helmbrecht) Metz. After graduating from St Mary's High School in Lancaster NY, he proudly served his country in the Air Force from 1959-1963 and then went into the banking business for 40 years. George was an active Kiwanian in both Buffalo and our local Port Charlotte Sunrise Kiwanis Club. He was also treasurer of the Port Charlotte Elks for 8 years as well as an active member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion, Suburban Club and Canisius Alumni...

James Michael Bridges 84 of North Port, Florida, formally of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on November 29, 2021 after a long bout with cancer. Jim was an outgoing- outdoor person. He liked to swim, walk, fish and hunt. He also liked to do remodeling on our houses until his eyesight started to go. He retired from the U.S, Postal Service, was in the Marine Corp. and was a member of Amvets 312 in North Port. Jim leaves his spouse Judiah Jean Bridges, a son Michael A. Bridges, a daughter, Elizabeth Denise Hormell, 4 grandchildren and one great-grand daughter. He was preceded in death by his father Jack E. Bridges, and his mother Mary Jane Bridges. Donations in Jim's memory can be made to...

Dolly R. Johnson, 96 of Punta Gorda, Fl. ( formerly of Beckley, WVa )died Nov. 18 at Tidewell Hospice House in Pt. Charlotte, Fl She was born July 13, 1926, in Ronceverte, WVa, daughter of the late Martin & Sudie Rodgers. Dolly retired from Peerless PAC. Co. In 1993 after 44 years as owner and president of the company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis P. Sorensen-1960, William Johnson-2004. Siblings, Margaret Shanklin, Denise Lee/John. Surviving are her daughter, Kay Sorensen DeMarco/her beloved son-in-law John, Granddaughters, Angela DeMarco, Jennifer Norris/Tim, Kelly DeMarco Williamson, and Gina DeMarco. Great grandchildren, Anthony...

Nancy Thomson, 85, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away November 1, 2021 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Nancy was born September 1, 1936 in Scranton, PA to the late Karl and Olive Rice. Nancy worked for many years as an aide in the Hillsborough, NJ school system. After moving to Point Pleasant, NJ, she worked many years for the Point Pleasant school system as well as for Briggs Transportation as a bus aide, until she and her husband retired to Port Charlotte, Florida 17 years ago. Nancy was predeceased by her son Alan Thomson of Flagtown, NJ on August 5, 2021. Nancy is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart David F. Thomson, to whom she was married for 65 years. She is also...

Zachary Michael Lisk passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the age of 29. Zachary was born August 20, 1992 in Elmira, New York. His positive, fun loving personality and willingness to help all around him made him loved by all. He could make a room light up with his infectious smile and laugh for hours with his sarcastic charm. From the time he was a young boy, he was full of adventure and loved life to the fullest. He knew how to keep everyone on their toes! One of Zachary's biggest passions was snowboarding. He loved getting on the slopes and feeling so free. He has lived in NY, CA, TN, NC and FL and he made many friends everywhere! Traveling and exploring took him on many...

Don Heath passed away on December 25th at his home in North Port, Florida. He was a graduate of Concord, NH High School and attended Norwich University. He served his country in the US Air Force. Don coached Little League and Babe Ruth teams. He was a player and director for the Concord Sunset Baseball League. He was a member of the American Legion Post 24, VFW Post 8118, and a member of Saint Paul's Church in Concord. Don and Ann retired to North Port, Florida in 1989 and spent summers on Winnisquam Lake in NH. He enjoyed playing softball for many years after retirement for the Venice Senior Softball League in Florida. "Gramps" enjoyed smoking a cigar and drinking margaritas with his...