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Janet E. Aaron
Janet E. Aaron, 66, of Arcadia, Fla., died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005.
She was born Oct. 27, 1938, in Hillsdale County, Mich.
She moved to Arcadia from Miami, Fla., 27 years ago. She was a homemaker. Janet loved being near her granddaughters and great-grandson. She loved puzzles and games that challenged the mind. She loved her church and was active as a Sunday school teacher and in other church activities. She was a member of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Arcadia.
She is survived by a daughter, Carole (Peter) Kennedy of Arcadia; brother, Robert (Joy) Ferguson of Cement City, Mich.; sisters, Marilyn (Norman) Lown and Susan Kelso, both of Cement City; four grandchildren, Geneva Kennedy, Andrea (Golden) Faircloth and Dana Kennedy all of Arcadia, and Amanda (Richard) Sears of Ocala, Fla.; one great-grandchild, Cameron Faircloth of Arcadia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Aaron, in 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 205 S. Luther Ave., Arcadia. The Rev. Peter Kennedy will officiate.
Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Rolando G. DeJesus
Rolando Garcia DeJesus, 34, of Arcadia, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005.
He was born Sept. 1, 1971, in San Andres, Tuxtla, Vera Cruz, Mexico.
Mr. DeJesus was a highway construction laborer. He moved to Arcadia from Mexico two years ago. He attended St. Paul's Catholic Church.
He is survived by his companion, Maria Tristan of Arcadia; a son, Erick DeJesus; and his parents, Ines and Martha DeJesus Perez of Mexico.
Visitaton will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, at the Ponger-Kays-Grady Chapel, 50 N. Hillsborough Ave. in Arcadia. Mr. DeJesus will be returned to Mexico for services and burial.
Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Brady Hermine Brady
Brady Hermine "Ann" Brady, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of West Paterson, N.J., passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001.
Ann was a devoted wife to Robert E. Brady and a loving mother to Robert G. Brady of Carterville, Ga., Kathleen A. Eustace of Brattleboro, Vt., and Cheryl M. (Scott) Miller of Ringwood, N.J. She was a dear sister to Charlotte M. Ecker of West Paterson and an adored grandmother to Brandon B. Eustace, Courtney L. Eustace, Scott M. Miller Jr. and Daniel J. Miller. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Ann was the founder of the West Paterson First Aid Squad Ladies Auxiliary and was retired from Chilton Memorial Hospital. She will be sorely missed.
A visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral at the Santangelo Funeral Home in West Paterson on Thursday at 9 a.m. A Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Philips R.C. Church. Internment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Santangelo Funeral Home, West Paterson, N.J., is handling the arrangements.
Wilma Virginia Cross
Wilma Virginia Cross, 92, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Sept. 21, 2001.
Born Sept. 17, 1909, in Reed City, Mich., she moved to Florida in 1934 from Michigan. She was a homemaker and member of the Isles Yacht Club and First Presbyterian Church in Port Charlotte.
She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Jean Duncan of Hyde Park, Vt.; son, John Christopher Cross; and grandson, Richard W. Duncan.
A prayer service was held at Gables West at Southport on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 1300 D. Enterprise Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33953.
William Joseph Powers, M.D.
William Joseph Powers, M.D., 84, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and formerly of Brockton, Mass., died at the Royal Megansett Nursing Home Sept. 23, 2001.
He was the husband of Jessie H. (Pratt) Powers.
William was born in Dorchester, Mass., the son of the late Augusta A. (Davidson) Powers and William J. Powers. In 1936, William graduated at the top of his class from Boston Latin School. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College in 1940 and his medical degree from Tufts Medical School in 1943. He served in the Naval reserves from 1942 to 1943.
Dr. Powers interned at Boston City, Newton Wellesley and Pondville Hospitals. He practiced general surgery in Brockton from 1950 to 1985, founding Surgical Associates and was affiliated with the Brockton, Phaneuf and Cardinal Cushing Hospitals. William served as president of the staff at both hospitals. He was a member of the American College of Surgeons.
One of his lifelong passions was golf. He was a long time member of Thorney Lea Golf Club in Brockton and the Burnt Store Country Club in Florida. For 45 years, he was a resident of Megansett on Cape Cod, providing many summers of enjoyment for his family. In his retirement, he enjoyed oil painting, creating cherished works of art for his family. He also was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and collector of paper weights.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie; five sons, William J. Powers of Palmer, Mass., Richard P. Powers of Hanson, Mass, John C. Powers of Marshfield, Mass., James F. Powers of Bridgewater, Mass., and Thomas J. Powers of S. Weymouth; one daughter, Andrea L. Williams of Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Robert N. Powers of Sharon, Mass.; two nephews, David Powers of Marshfield, Mass., and Mark Powers of Foxboro, Mass; and 16 grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Falmouth, Mass. A burial will follow at North Falmouth Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, West Falmouth, Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2 White's Path, S. Yarmouth, MA, 02664-1212 or the American Lung Association, 1 Abbey Lane, Middleboro, MA, 02346. For an on-line guest book and directions, visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Chapman Cole & Gleason Funeral Homes, Falmouth, Mass.
James C. Watts
James C. Watts, 64, of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in Punta Gorda, Fla.
He was born June 10, 1937 in Quitman, Ga., and had lived in Arcadia and Fort Ogden, Fla., for the past 49 years, moving here from Quitman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and a meat cutter.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Collins Watts of Arcadia; one daughter, Carol (Billy) Taylor of Arcadia; three sons, William Watts of Port Charlotte, Fla., Michael (Richelle) Watts of Cape Coral, Fla., and Charles Watts of Fort Ogden; a brother, Carl Watts of Arcadia; two sisters, Monette Danzey of Commerce, Ga., and Patricia Marcey of Homestead, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, James Watts.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday beginning at 11 a.m. at the Ponger-Kays-Grady Chapel with Rev. Mitch Widden and Rev. Randy Wright officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Ogden Cemetery, Fort Ogden.
Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia, is handling arrangements.
Wayne C. Campbell
Wayne Carson Campbell, 48, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2003.
He was born March 22, 1955, in Detroit, Mich., the youngest child of Luther and Ruby (Palmer) Campbell. He was an all-star athlete at Mumford High School in Detroit and played football for Florida A&M University. He was on a national championship team and played on the Rattlers team that beat the Miami Hurricanes and quarterback Jim Kelly, 16-13 in 1977. He then went on to play with the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders.
After leaving professional football, Wayne dedicated his life to coaching high school and college football teams, including stints at Port Charlotte High School, Florida A&M, Albany (Ga.) State, and Tuskegee Institute, before returning to Punta Gorda to coach at Charlotte High School. He was also an ESE teacher, working with at-risk students, and, in the short time he was with them, he touched many lives. Those who knew him best know that Wayne's first love was his family. He had a special bond with his children, giving freely of his time to be with them, especially Wayne II, and enjoyed the time they spent engaged in football together. Wayne extended that love to everyone he came in contact with, on and off the football field, and they, in turn, became part of his family. He kept in touch with many of his "kids" throughout the years. For all of his accomplishments on the football field, Wayne will be most remembered for all the ones off the field: his great, happy spirit, his love for his family and friends, and his enjoyment of passing on the game of football and life. Wayne's family wishes to thank the community for all the love and support that they have received.
Wayne will be greatly missed by his wife of 25 years, Sharon; daughters, Ebony (Andrew) Williams of Jacksonville, and Asha Campbell of Port Charlotte; sons, Wayne II and Omari Campbell, both of Port Charlotte; brothers, Luther Campbell, Keith Campbell, Milton Campbell, and Blaine Campbell, all of Detroit; sister, Joya Hart of Detroit; granddaughter, Essence Williams of Jacksonville; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. The service in celebration of Wayne's life will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Abundant Life Assembly of God. To express condolences, visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the guest book.
A trust fund has been set up for the family at Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.
Teena M. Sammons
Teena M. Sammons, 54, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003.
She was born March 26, 1949, in New Hartford, N.Y., the daughter of Dorothy Partyka. Teena married John Sammons on Nov. 15, 1969. They came to this area in 1989 from Utica, N.Y. Teena was a registered nurse and was the co-owner of Affordable Staffing Inc. in Port Charlotte. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Her family will always remember her as a loving wife and mother.
Teena will be greatly missed by her husband of 33 years, John; two daughters, Shari (Sergio) Bertuzzi of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Nicole Sammons of Cape Coral, Fla.; brother, Chris (Margaret) Partyka of Utica; nephews, Nicholas and Brian Partyka; and her extended family in New York. She also leaves behind a beloved pet, Kaizer Boy.
To express condolences to the family, visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the guest book. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Animal Welfare League Inc., 3519 Drance St., Port Charlotte, FL 33980. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.
Murry W. Wilmot
Murry W. Wilmot, 80, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.
He was born May 23, 1923, in Canada and moved to Port Charlotte in 1985 from Ferndale, Mich. He was an honorably discharged and decorated veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was also a POW. He was a member of American Legion Post 110 in Port Charlotte, the BPO Elks Lodge 2153 in Port Charlotte, International Motorcycle Touring Club, American Motorcyclist Association, Mid-Michigan BMW Club and National Association of Senior Friends.
He is survived by his daughters, Lois TenEyck of Houghton Lake, Mich., Donna (Bill) Nestor of St. Cloud, Fla., Nancy McNeely of High Springs, Fla., Patricia (Carlos) Gamboa of Westland, Mich., and Elizabeth (Bryan) Headley of Philippi,W.Va.; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; his great-grandson; sister, Dorothy Flory of Beverly Hills, Mich.; and his brother, Thomas Wilmot of Wayne, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, in 1985.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, 5200 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda, Fla. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the funeral home, with entombment and military honors to follow at Charlotte Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Silent Grove Church, Route 4, Box 169, Philippi, WV 26416, Attn: Lillian Mick. The family has entrusted care and services to Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home.
William L. Young
William L. Young, 79, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, at his residence in Port Charlotte.
He was born May 26, 1924, in Mount Carmel, Pa., and came to this area 13 years ago from Salem, N.J. Mr. Young was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of St. Joseph College in Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Young owned and operated an office supply business before retiring to Port Charlotte. He was a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council of St. Jude, Deep Creek Elks Lodge 2763 and Moose Lodge 2121 in Port Charlotte. He was also a private pilot and a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and Young Eagles Program. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Port Charlotte.
Mr. Young will be deeply missed by his wife, Joyce Young of Port Charlotte; three sons, William L. Young Jr. of Philadelphia, Timothy Young of Marlton, N.J., and Robert Young of Manassas, Va.; one stepson, Kelly McCloskey of Port Charlotte; two daughters, Dorothy Medvetz of Medford, N.J., and Maureen Ostatkovich of Marlton; one brother, Phillip Young of Philadelphia; and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in New Jersey. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Camden, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida,
5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Arrangements are by Paul Schelm Funeral Home, Port Charlotte.
Dorothy A. Keen
Dorothy Albritton Keen, 86, of Lake Placid, Fla., died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003.
She was born April 3, 1917, in Wauchula, Fla. She lived most of her life in Arcadia, Fla., before moving to Lake Placid 11 years ago. She was a nurse's aide in a hospital. She attended LaBelle Church of God in LaBelle, Fla.
She is survived by her husband, Wilbur L. "Buck" Keen; one daughter, Grace Youmans of Lake Placid; three sons, Edward Walker of Arcadia, Clarence (Shirley) Walker of LaBelle and Quiness (Dorothy) Walker of Punta Gorda, Fla.; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sons, Dan, Cliff and Earl Walker.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, 50 N. Hillsboro Ave., Arcadia. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Arcadia. Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Gordon P. (G.P.) Burnham
Gordon P. (G.P.) Burnham, 87, of Micanopy, Fla., formerly of Arcadia, Fla., died in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Sept. 21, 2001.
He was born Sept. 17, 1914 in Arcadia and was a resident of DeSoto County until 1955, when he moved to Micanopy. He retired from the Franklin Lumber and Basket Company as a lathe operator. He also worked as a mechanic at a Micanopy Chevron station. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by fours sons, Gordon (Anita) Burnham of Jeffersonville, Ind., Robert (Betty) Burnham of Hampton, Fla., Jack (Linda) Burnham of Augusta, Ga., and Clifford (Janie) Burnham of Micanopy; a daughter, Annetta (Bill) Strouse of Gainesville; a brother, Richard Burnham of Arcadia; a sister, Elizabeth Perry of Port Charlotte, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine.
A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home in Arcadia with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia. The Reverend Eric Redmond will officiate.
Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Bernice May
Bernice May, 83, of Arcadia, Fla., died Sept. 22, 2001, in Arcadia.
Bernice was born June 15, 1918, in Detroit, Mich. She was a resident of Arcadia for 22 years, coming from Michigan. She was a homemaker and a member of Arcadia First Church of the Nazarene. She was married in Deford, Mich., on Dec. 25, 1938.
She is preceded in death by her son, Paul R. May.
She is survived by her husband, I. John; son, Ronald May of Arcadia; two daughters, Carol J. Ingram of Arcadia and Mary Ellen Plummer of Van Buren, Ind.; sister, Josephine Wolak of Kingston, Mich; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home in Arcadia. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Van Buren, Ind. Interment will be at Garden of Memory Cemetery, Marion Ind.
Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia.
