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Francis E. Starkey
Francis E. Starkey, 89, of North Port, Fla., and formerly of Tonawanda, N.Y., passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home of Port Charlotte, Fla.
He was born July 22, 1915, in Tonawanda, N.Y.
Mr. Starkey served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 8208 in North Port.
Mr. Starkey is survived by his daughter, Judith (Ronald) Brown of North Port; son, Richard M. (Sylvia) Starkey of Port Charlotte; five grandchildren, Susan, Deanna, Mark, John and Richard; six great-grandchildren, Christopher, Paul, Ashley, Matthew, Amber and Zackery; and one great-great-grandchild, Ariana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby M. Starkey.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home, 21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33952; or Alzheimer's Association of Florida, Gulf Coast Chapter, 9365 U.S. 19 N., Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
Sandra M. Wilson (Charlotte)
Sandra Marie Wilson, 57, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Bon Secours-St. Joseph Hospital in Port Charlotte.
She was born June 25, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., and was the oldest daughter of Mae and Robert Richter of Cicero, Ill. She was raised in Cicero, and graduated from St. Frances of Rome School in Cicero, Nazareth Academy in LaGrange, Ill., and business school. She worked as a secretary for American Steel Foundries at Prudential Plaza in Chicago.
Sandra married David G. Wilson III in 1969, and became active in the Officers Wives Club of Fort Benning, Ga. She moved from Cicero to Port Charlotte 32 years ago. She was a member of the Junior Women's Club of Charlotte County, where she gained many dear friends. She also worked as a secretary in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department of the Charlotte County School Board for many years. She exercised twice a week and recently participated in the Christian aerobics classes at Peace Lutheran Church. Her holiday tradition was an annual Christmas party with her friends. She enjoyed her home, and enjoyed gardening in her naturally landscaped yard. She was a dedicated "cheerleader's mom" at Charlotte High School and enjoyed summer vacations with her family at the beach on Captiva Island, Fla. She enjoyed football and had a special chair for watching it. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister and sister-in-law. Since 1972, she was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in Port Charlotte, where she attended weekly.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, David G. Wilson III of Port Charlotte; daughter, Lisa Marie Wilson of Charlotte, N.C.; mother, Mae Richter of Cicero; sisters, Denise Sewczwicz of Batavia, Ill., and Cynthia Clery of Oak Brook, Ill.; brother, Robert Richter of Orlando, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a traditional wake service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at Paul Schelm Funeral Home, 3044 Caring Way, Port Charlotte.
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2500 Easy St., Port Charlotte.
Donations may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,
21505 Augusta Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33952; or the American Heart
Association, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742.
Arrangements are by Paul Schelm Funeral Home, Port Charlotte.
Luis M. Berrios
Luis Manuel Berrios, 93, of Punta Gorda, Fla., died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, in Punta Gorda.
Mr. Berrios was born June 21, 1910, in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, and resided in Punta Gorda for 17 years. He retired as an accounting administrator, in Puerto Rico.
He is survived by his son, Dr. Luis D. (Margarita) Berrios of Punta Gorda; two brothers, William Berrios of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Carlos Berrios of Orlando, Fla.; and two granddaughters, Margit Bannon of Columbus, Ohio, and Gretchen M. Berrios of Miami, Fla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Herminia Villaverde Berrios in 2001.
A funeral Mass was held, Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home, Punta Gorda.
Geoffrey L. Griffith
Geoffrey Lamont Griffith, 56, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and formerly of Arlington, Va., died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda.
Geoffrey was born June 18, 1947, in Washington, D.C., and attended Virginia Tech, where he received an associate degree in chemical engineering. He had been a seasonal resident in Punta Gorda since 1988 from Arlington, and became a full-time resident of Punta Gorda in 2002.
He is survived by his mother, Carolyn R. Griffith of Arlington; two aunts, Dorothy F. Tucker of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Mary E. Ziemer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one uncle, Harry G. Rollins of E. Alton, Ill.; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, retired Col. Clyde L. Griffith, U.S. Army.
A committal ceremony followed by inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington at a later date in May of 2004.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home and Crematory, Punta Gorda Chapel.
Frank Luciano
Frank Luciano, 89, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.
Frank was born Feb. 14, 1914, in New Haven, Conn. He moved to Port Charlotte in 1986.
He is survived by his wife, Madeline; daughters, Marie (William) Goh of New Jersey, and Louise (John) Rogalski of New Haven; and son, Anthony (Julie) Luciano of New Haven.
A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at San Antonio Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Martha V. Millsap
Martha V. Millsap, 78, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at her Sarasota County residence.
Mrs. Millsap was born July 12, 1925, in Laurens, S.C., to Claude and Susie (Owens) Vaughan. She married Burch Millsap, and after he retired, they moved from Great Falls, Va., to Englewood in 1983. She was a member of Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, Va., and attended Englewood United Methodist Church in Englewood. Martha was a loving wife, mother and a dedicated homemaker.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Burch Millsap; daughter, Carol (Charles) Bryant of Bowie, Md.; son, Brian (Susan) Millsap of Reston, Va.; brothers, C. L. Vaughan of Stewart, Fla., and Owens Vaughan of Chapel Hill, N.C.; sister, Dorothy Clary of Tryon, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Jessica, Katherine, Virginia Millsap and Megan Amber Bryant.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, in the Doan chapel of Englewood United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sam Seizert officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Englewood Chapel.
Maria O. Klos
Maria Oksana Klos, 70, of North Port, Fla., died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004.
She was born Aug. 28, 1933, in Stanislaviv, Ukraine. She moved to North Port four years ago from Bellingham, Wash. She was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, George Klos; and a son, Levko Klos, both of North Port.
Visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 12, 2004.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Farley Funeral Home, North Port Chapel, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Severyn Kovalyshin will officiate. Burial will follow at Venice Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Farley Funeral Home, North Port Chapel.
Margaret L. Lanfair
Margaret "Marge" Lou Lanfair, 71, of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla.
She was born March 15, 1932, in Bradenton, Fla. She was a cook in a restaurant. She was a loyal member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge WOTM Chapter 1597 in Arcadia.
She is survived by her son, Luther (Diane) Platt of Arcadia; daughters, Mary Ann Gallagher and Linda Plaster, both of Arcadia; brother, James Harris; sisters, Nelda (Art) Powers of Moore Haven, Fla., and Mary Grace (Red) Neal of Arcadia; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Platt; and a son, Billy Platt.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Robarts Funeral Home, Arcadia Chapel, 163 N. Brevard Ave., Arcadia. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ron York. Burial will be at Palms Memorial Park in Sarasota, Fla. A dinner will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday Jan. 14, 2004, at the Moose Lodge in Arcadia.
Arrangements are by Robarts Funeral Home, Arcadia Chapel.
John A. Gambling
NEW YORK -- Broadcaster John A. Gambling, 73, of Boca Grande, whose morning radio show, ''Rambling with Gambling,'' was founded by his father in 1925 and continued by his son after he retired, died Thursday, said his son, John R. Gambling.
Gambling worked at the New York radio station WOR-AM until his retirement in 1991. The news and talk show was a New York institution for decades, known for quiet dignity in a market increasingly dominated by shock jocks. It lasted longer than 75 years, and was listed as the world's longest-running radio show in Guinness World Records 2003.
Gambling began hosting it in 1959, taking over from his father, John B. Gambling, who started the program. After he retired, his son John R. Gambling became the primary host. In 2000, Gambling was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his wife, Sally; son, John R. Gambling; daughters Ann Hoffman of Bedford, N.Y., and Sarah McGayhey of Shelter Island, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be in Boca Grande. A memorial service will be later in New York.
Janet R. Davis
Janet Rae Davis, 67, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Saturday Jan. 10, 2004, in a local hospital.
Janet was born in Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1936, to Luella Modean Hart Drown of Jonesborough, Ind. She attended Muncie Central High School in Muncie, Ind. Janet married Charles Davis Jr., Aug. 1, 1953. She lived in Tampa, Fla., at Macdill Air Force Base, during her husband's tour of duty. She resided there until November, 1955. Janet and her husband returned to the Muncie area where they started several small businesses. The most successful business was the Pine Acre Kennel, which featured dog-grooming and boarding. In 1978, they sold the business, and moved to Port Charlotte. Janet became a real estate agent. She and her husband managed the Bahia Vista Condominium on Venice Beach, she retired in 1994. During the past few years, she resided at Presbyterian Towers in Port Charlotte, where she enjoyed many new friends and maintained her independent living. She took her greatest pleasure in her children and her many grandchildren. Her greatest joy, was their happiness.
Janet is survived by two sons, three daughters and their spouses: Charles E. (Kristine) Davis III of West Valley, N.Y.; Sherry D. (Glenn) White of North Port, Fla., Robin K. (Randy) Reigle of North Port, Fla.; Clay Antonio (Dawn) Davis of Port Charlotte, Fla.; Lucinda J. Krull of Port Charlotte and 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles E. Davis, Jr.; and her mother, Luella Modean Hart Drown.
Visitation with the family will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at First Christian Church, 21450 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte. The Rev. Dale Roberts, pastor, will be officiating.
Alice M. Whiton
Alice "Mizzie" Marcella Whiton, 84, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004.
Mizzie was born to Walter and Emma Grill at Lennox Hill Hospital, N.Y. She married Tedford L. Woodard on June 19, 1940, and had four children. She later did her nursing training at the Lennox Hill Hospital, in which she was born
She remained closely affiliated with the graduating class of 1941. She practiced nursing in New York. She moved to Florida, retired as the night supervisor of nursing at All Children's hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla. She married James S. Whiton of Port Charlotte in 1979, and was active in the Punta Gorda Boat Club. She was a member of the Maple Leaf Golf Club and the Aqua Size classes at the Wellness Center. She also attended the Unitarian Universalist Church in Port Charlotte and volunteered as a driver for many years with the Meals on Wheels program. She traveled extensively during her lifetime, visiting such places as China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Katmandu, Alaska, Scandinavia, England and Africa.
She is survived by her husband James Whiton of Port Charlotte; sons, Tedford (Denise) Woodardof Costa Mesa, Calif., Wayne (Deborah) Woodard of Port Charlotte and Richard (Carol) Woodard of Prescott, AZ.; step-daughter Lela (Albert) Wakilof Kennett Square, Pa., Jill (William) Owens of Lady Lake, Fla., and Avice Sunter of Port Charlotte; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her first husband and her daughter Terri Lee Casey.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to Lennox Hill Nursing Alumni Needy Sick Nurse's Emergency Fund. Contact Kays-Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home in Punta Gorda for information.
Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home in Punta Gorda.
Charles E. Ellenberger
Charles E. Ellenberger, 89, of Punta Gorda, Fla., died on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Charlotte Regional Medical Center.
Charles was born in Marion County, Ind., on May 27, 1914. He worked for the Uniroyal tire Company. He moved to Punta Gorda in 1974 with his wife Kathryn Ellenberger. His interest was in real estate, accumulating numerous properties, which he maintained and managed himself.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Jan. 12, 2004, followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. at Kays-Ponger Funeral home 635 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, Fla., with the Rev. Ralph Young officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Ellenberger's name to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Foundation.
Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home.
