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Bernard J. Hurley
Bernard James Hurley, 70, of Englewood, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004.
He was born Oct. 1, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., and moved to Englewood in 1986 from Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a policeman with the Chicago Police Department, and retired after many years of service. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Fraternal Order of Police.
He is survived by his five sons, Patrick T. (Dawn), Robert G., Bernard J.(Conni), Timothy D. (Jan) and Ronald J.; two daughters, Margaret M. (Charles) Hayes and Susan A. (Basel) Abbasi; brother, James B. (Lynn) Hurley; one sister, Bernadette V. (George) Lewis; and nine grandchildren, Sean, Caitlin, Kristin, Maggie, Jennifer, Adam, Bridget, Nadia and Sami.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Lemon Bay Funeral Home in Englewood.
Lemon Bay Funeral Homes, Englewood chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Roe Larsen
Roe Larsen, 64, of Englewood, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at Englewood Community Hospital in Englewood.
She was born April 24, 1939, in Glen Cove, N.Y., to Benjamin and Marguerite (Ludlam) Rhodes. She was a resident of Charlotte County for 16 years, moving from Palm Springs, Fla. Ms. Larsen was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her family. She loved the Englewood area, and the beauty of her surroundings. She attended Rotonda West Community Church.
She is survived by her mother, Marguerite Rhodes of Bethpage, N.Y.; one son, Raymond R. (Laura) Larsen of Hauppauge, N.Y.; daughters, Edith M. (Joseph) Bayer of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Lori-Ann (Timothy) Clements of North Port, Fla.; brother, Benjamin C. (Dorothy) Rhodes of Oyster Bay, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Christina Paxton, Raymond D. Larsen, Myles D. Bayer, Larissa R. Clements, Breanna L. Clements, Timothy T. Clements and two great-grandchildren, Devin D. Paxton and Paige R. Paxton.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Englewood Community Funeral Home, 3070 South McCall Road, Englewood, with the Rev. Edison Brooker, of Rotonda West Community Church, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 2100 So. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293; or Hospice Of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 in memory of Roe Larsen.
Englewood Community Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been selected to handle arrangements.
Anita G. Tetreault
Anita Gertrude Tetreault, 74, of Port Charlotte, Fla., and formerly of Englewood, Fla., died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, Fla.
She was born Jan. 25, 1929, in Springfield, Mass., to Harry and Jeanette (Trudell) Brunet. She had been a resident of the Englewood area since 1978, coming from Springfield, Mass. She was a caregiver to many people in the Englewood area. Mrs. Tetreault attended St. Davids Episcopal Church.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Theodore Tetreault of Port Charlotte; four sons, Henry A. Tetreault of Rotonda West, Fla.; Robert J. Tetreault of North Port, Fla.; Jeanguy P. Tetreault of Englewood; and John E. Tetreault and a brother, Robert E. Brunet, of Englewood.
A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at St. Davids Episcopal Church with the Rev. Arthur R. Lee, officiating.
Englewood Community Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been selected to handle arrangements.
James "Jimmy" E. Costin
Jimmy Costin, 66, of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004.
He was born Aug. 12, 1937, at his parent's home in Port St. Joe, Fla. He was the youngest son of Cecil G. Costin Sr. and Lola Pridgeon Costin, and was a lifelong resident of Gulf County in Florida. He graduated from Georgia Military Academy and Florida State University. Jimmy had many friends and family in Punta Gorda, Fla.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Cathy Costin; a son, Jim (Donna) Costin; a daughter, Allison Tatum; his grandmother, Mattie Smith; four grandchildren, Tom and Craig Costin, Ray Tatum and Alexandria Robinson; sisters, Dorothy (Mel) Magidson and Sara (Duane) Williamson; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Costin and Sylvia Costin; his beloved aunts, Naomi Brock and Marie Costin; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Smith Costin; his parents, Cecil G. Costin Sr. and Lola Pridgeon Costin; his sister, Marjorie Carr; and two brothers, Cecil G. Costin Jr. and Ashley M. Costin.
The family received friends Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at First Baptist Church. The service was on Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at the church, followed by the burial at Holly Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Taunton Family Children's Home, 200 Taunton Family Road, Wewahitchka, FL 32465.
Arrangements were by Comforter Funeral Home, Port St. Joe.
Robert D. Kinnaman
Robert D. Kinnaman, 74, of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004.
He was born Nov. 8, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Ind. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Missouri. He moved to Fort Myers, Fla., in 1956, and worked for Florida Power & Light Company. Robert retired from there after 32 years of service. He moved to Arcadia 13 years ago. He was an active member of Nocatee United Methodist Church, Peace River Masonic Lodge 66 of Arcadia, 33rd Degree Scottish Rite of Fort Myers Arabia Shrine Temple and York Rite.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; son, Michael (Mary Linda); daughter, Dana; three grandchildren, Jaime (Josh), Erik and Melyn; and a great-granddaughter, Britney.
A service of remembrance will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Nocatee United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Carl Rainear officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 12502 N. Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612; or Nocatee United Methodist Church, 4502 S.W. Welles Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266.
Arrangements are by Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, Fort Myers, Fla.
Thomas Comingore
Thomas "Tom" Comingore, 72, of Charlotte Harbor, Fla., and formerly of Cape Coral, Fla., passed away at home Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004.
Thomas was born April 29, 1931, in Lafayette, Ind., to Esther and Fred Comingore. He graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1949 and attended Purdue University. Thomas attended his 50th class reunion in 1999 as the Master of Ceremonies. He fulfilled his dream by owning the Triple XXX Rootbeer Stand/Restaurant, "on the hill but on the level" in Indiana. He was the youngest elected council member of West Lafayette City Council, and later ran for mayor. He also managed several Parkmoor Restaurants in the Dayton, Ohio area. Thomas moved to Venice, Fla., where he leased a restaurant in 1977 and then moved to Fort Myers, Fla., to manage the William Tally House Cafeteria in Edison Mall. He became the food service director at Edison Community College, and served and supported all those connected with the building of the Barbara B. Mann Hall, as well as the many star performers who appeared there. His love of politics lead him to become the Lee County Democrat Chairman. He attended the first Clinton/Gore inauguration, as well as the State Democratic Party Conventions. He appeared on a weekly radio show from 1988 to 1995, which featured political discussions, and received the News Press runner-up award for "favorite radio personality" in 1993. He owned the Coffee Cup Café where he and the mannequin "Dora" greeted customers. Thomas wrote humorous and philosophical articles for his column, "Coffee Chats" in the Caloosahatchee Beacon, and which were featured in his published "Coffee Cup Cookbook." He was a member of the Writers Guild in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte. He served on a Missionary Team for the Cal Coral United Methodist Church in the Dominican Republic.
He is survived by his brothers and their wives: Bruce (Barb), Bob (Gloria), Joe (Betty), and his sister-in-law Ruth; sister, Catherine Robbins; his son, Rich (Nancy); daughters, Betty Jo Simpson, Carol (Don) Mayne and the Rev. Lisa KC (Steve) Smith; six grandchildren, which include his devoted grandsons, Brent and Brandon; and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother Dan.
Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Coral.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238; or American Cancer Society, 22107 Elmira Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
Arrangements are by National Cremation Society, Port Charlotte.
Marjorie Baur
Marjorie Baur, 89, formerly of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Manor Care Health Services in Boulder, Colo.
Marjorie was born Sept. 13, 1914, in Purdy, Mo. She was the daughter of Colman H. Gurley and Rebecca Gillaspy Gurley. She graduated from Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Mo., and attended Webster College. She married Nathan L. Baur on Aug. 21, 1939, and worked for Bell Telephone. She was a member of Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoyed playing golf, square-dancing and playing the piano.
She is survived by her husband of Boulder; a son, John Baur of Boulder; four daughters, Betsy Carr of Thornton, Colo., Gail Miller of Edison, N.J., Julie Baur Signitzer of Franklin, N.Y., and Jennifer Baur of Alpine, Texas.; a brother, Harold C. Gurley of Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Maribeth Israel of Normal, Ill.; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Herbert Gurley and John Gurley; and a granddaughter, Diane Marie Miller.
A private family gathering was held.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Boulder Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 9019, Boulder, CO 80301-9019.
M.P. Murphy and Associates Funeral Directors of Lafayette, Colo., is in charge of arrangements.
Harold W. Johnson
Harold W. Johnson, 83, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Bon Secours-St. Joseph Hospital in Port Charlotte.
He was born Oct. 30, 1920, in Joppa, Ill., and moved to Port Charlotte in 1989 from Joppa. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a retired supervisor for Amphenol North America in Hollywood, Fla.
He is survived by a daughter, Dolores (Richard) Castle of Port Charlotte;
a sister, Elizabeth (George) Zanardi of California; four grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews in Illinois and Tennessee.
There will be a memorial service for Harold Johnson at a later date in Joppa. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home and Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.
William W. McCue
William Wilber McCue, 80, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2003.
He was born Oct. 26, 1923, in Huntsburg, Ohio, and was raised by his aunt. He came to Punta Gorda in 1983. He attended Princeton University. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He received his wings in 1945, and was commissioned as an ensign, Pensacola Naval Air Station. He received an AB degree in economics. In 1948 he returned to the U.S. Navy and served 22 additional years. He served on the USS Currituck. He was squadron Commander VP-21 in Brunswick, Maine. He attended the Naval Post Graduate School and earned his MS degree. He earned the rank of captain, and was awarded numerous honorary service medals. At the time of retirement in June 1971, Captain McCue was commander of ASW Systems Program Office in Washington, D.C.
Mr. McCue was active in real estate in Colorado and Florida for the next 30 years. He also was a member of NROA, and was a 1992 past commodore of the Punta Gorda Sailing Club.
He is survived by his wife Peggy; three sons, Rick of Reno, Nev., Gary of Monument, Colo., and Mark (Valerie) of Miami Beach, Fla.; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Evelyn and Guy Fassa; his father, William McCue; and his aunt, Helen McCue-Coronati.
A memorial service celebrating McCue's life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Murdock Christian Church, with Mark Tyree officiating. Military Honor Guard and Color Detail honoring Capt. McCue's service to the U.S. Navy and the country will follow. Burial at sea will be at the convenience of the family and the Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Condolences may be sent to the family at accapps@comcast.net.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Murdock Christian Church-Debt Free Fund, 17500 Elmwood Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33953; or Princeton University, P.O. Box 5357, Princeton, NJ 08543.
Kays-Ponger Funeral Home in Punta Gorda is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert F. Potter
Robert F. Potter, 85, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at his residence in Port Charlotte.
He was born May 5, 1918, in Haverhill, Mass., and had been wintering
in Port Charlotte for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Potter did many things over his life. He retired as a supervisor of housekeeping at the Veterans Hospital in Bedford, Mass. He was a member and usher of First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte. He attended First Baptist Church in Cape Nedick, Maine. He also was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and St. Joseph Hospital in Port Charlotte. He was a devoted husband and father and grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years of marriage, Lucille Potter of Port Charlotte; two daughters, Alice C. Atwood of Maynard, Mass., and Irene L. Sutkus of New Hampton, N.H.; a son, Richard E. Potter of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte, 2230 Hariet St., Port Charlotte, FL 33952. There will be a memorial service at a later date in Massachusetts. Inurnment will be at Shawsheen Cemetery in Bedford.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte; or ECHO, 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home and Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.
G. Stuart Roth
Dr. G. Stuart Roth, 82, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004.
He was born April 10, 1921, to Dr. G. Stuart and Adelaide Roth. He earned his medical degree from Syracuse University College of Medicine in 1945 during which time he was a member of the Nu Sigma Nu fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army as a captain, retiring from active duty in 1948. He practiced medicine in Syracuse until his retirement in 1980, where he relocated to Punta Gorda. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the Onondaga County Medical Society, the Isles Yacht Club and Sacred Heart Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years of marriage, Patricia Hoag Roth; his brother, Martin C. Roth; his two sons, Dr. Michael S. Roth of Syracuse and Dr. Daniel H. Roth of West Bend, Wis.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at Kays-Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home, Punta Gorda Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Sacred Heart Church in Punta Gorda.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society of Sacred Heart Church, 211 W. Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home, Punta Gorda Chapel.
Donald J. Sullivan
Donald J. Sullivan, 71, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at home.
He was born March 18, 1932, in Buffalo, N.Y. He moved to this area in 1988 from Buffalo. He served in the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Navy Sea Bees. He retired in 1985 from the Buffalo Police Department. Mr. Sullivan was a member of the American Legion 110, the Deep Creek Elks 2763 and an avid golfer and bowler. He also was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Punta Gorda.
He is survived by his spouse, Gladys; stepson, David (Dena) Giotte of California; stepdaughter, Lorna (Murl) Anderson of Indiana; brothers, Robert (Alice) Sullivan and William (Mary Ellen) Sullivan, all of Buffalo; and three step-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Edith Sullivan.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Faith Lutheran Church in Punta Gorda, with the Rev. Barr Chittick officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Raymond O. Treece
Raymond O. Treece, 93, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, in Port Charlotte, Fla.
Mr. Treece was born June 28, 1910, in East Alton, Ill. He had resided in the area since 1971, moving here after his retirement from Owens Glass Co. in Owens, Ill.
He is survived by his son, Donald (Annabell) Treece of St. Charles, Ill.; a brother, Albert Treece of Bethaldo, Ill.; granddaughter, Pamela Treece of Geneva, Ill.; grandson, Kevin Treece of Elgin, Ill.; two additional grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Burial will be private.
Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home, Punta Gorda Chapel.
