Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home

Peter George Bechtel, 75, formerly of Cleveland Ohio, and residing in Punta Gorda Florida for the past 23 years, passed away on October 16th after battling a brain tumor. He passed away peacefully and with dignity. Born in Cleveland Ohio on October 27th, 1947, the son of Peter and Hellen Bechtel (Both Deceased). Brother of Shirley Kelley and William Bechtel (Both Deceased). Son in law to Robert and Ann Sikula (Both Deceased). Survived by his loving spouse Randy Ann Bechtel. Father of Clark A Bechtel, Ted A Bechtel (Deceased) Suzanne R Hamilton, and Jacqueline Hamilton (Deceased). Grandfather of Brianna Bechtel, Jannae Lords, Nicole Bechtel, Eric Bechtel, Taitem Alford, and Piper Kujawa....

Stephen (Steve) Sestilio, age 71 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on December, 15, 2022. Born in GlenRidge, NJ to Armand Joseph & Violet (Coraggio) Sestilio. Steve was the 2nd oldest of eight (8) children. Steve lived in Lake Parsippany, NJ prior to moving to Punta Gorda, FL in 1984. Steve was the General Manager of Ameri-Life & Health Services of Charlotte County, FL where he began his nearly 35-year career with them on 6/25/1988. His success was having the ability to lead his agents while always helping and serving his clients. Steve was quiet, yet he always enjoyed spending time with his family & friends. He was a sports enthusiast who loved to watch hockey, golf & baseball...

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my mother in law, Avis Hines-Snyder's, passing. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 14 at 2:00 pm at the Southbay Yacht and Racquet Clubhouse: 1400 Southbay Drive, Osprey, FL. CASUAL ATTIRE - Memorial thoughts followed by light refreshments and fellowship. Avis I. Hines-Snyder of Venice Florida died on Sunday August 7, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born on July 29, 1930 in Athens, Ohio to the late Golden and Edith Bahr. Following her graduation from Athens High School she married Dwight Hines, after he had finished his service in the United States Navy in 1948. Avis and Dwight then moved to Columbus, Ohio where they...

John J Lak passed peacefully with his family by his side on May 11, 2022 in Venice, FL at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Scientist, scholar, world traveler and avid reader, John's legendary love of life cannot easily be dimmed. A warm beach day. A great new book. A Rolling Stones song. A perfect wine pairing. These are just some of the things that ignited John's infectious smile. During his lifetime, John continually reinvented and improved upon himself, guided by a love of the arts, science, history and technology. John was born in Springfield, MA and is the son of the late Anna Lak and Stephen Lak. John leaves his two sons, Justin Lak,...

A Celebration of life will be held Monday May 16, at 6:00PM from Freedom Bible Church

Anne K. Quagge Anne K. Quagge, age 81, beloved wife of Dave Quagge, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in Englewood, Florida. She fought a long and difficult battle with cancer but displayed great courage and strength to the very end. She was born on October 5, 1940 in Manchester, Conn. She graduated from Manchester High School and Central Connecticut College. She taught fourth grade in Hartford, Conn. for 35 years with her husband Dave. Anne loved traveling in retirement, especially Poland, the land of her ancestors. She loved her homes on Cape Cod and in Florida. Anne was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi in Grove City, FL. She is survived by her husband...