Christine R. Shannon, 85, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2013, in her home, surrounded by family. The youngest of eight children, Christine was born to Joseph and Mary Rudzinski in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 13, 1928. … Find out how to read more online.

Michael R. Varley, 54, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. He was born July 7, 1958, in New Bedford, Mass., and moved to this area in 1998 from Acushnet, Mass. Mr. Varley was in Facility Maintenance … Find out how to read more online.

Gail R. Strefling, 53, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. He was born Oct. 22, 1959, in La Porte, Ind., and moved to this area in 1985 from Mill Creek, Ind. Gail was a General Contractor … Find out how to read more online.

Roy Wayne “RW” Johnson, 82, of Greensburg, Ind., passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. He was born July 12, 1930, in Westport, Ind., the son of Albert Russell and Velma Mary (nee Allee) Johnson. Wayne married Mary Ellen (nee Smith) … Find out how to read more online.

Sheila J. Glade, 70, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was born Dec. 14, 1942, in Mobile, Ala., to Dr. Socrates N. and Gertrude G. Rumpanos. Sheila left … Find out how to read more online.

Marilyn Virginia Farmer, 76, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Arrangements are by ICS Cremation and Funerals Inc. … Find out how to read more online.

Daniel L. Weaver, 89, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the family home following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Falls Creek, Pa., the son of Spurgeon and Nora Weaver. Daniel … Find out how to read more online.

Dorothy Waltmire, 84, of Port Charlotte, Fla., and formerly of Sacramento, Calif., passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. She was born Jan. 29, 1929, in Kearney, Neb. Dorothy is survived by her children, Paulette Lee and Roberta Faye; grandchildren, Michael … Find out how to read more online.

Mary Elizabeth “Sister” Sawyer, 72, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. She was born June 12, 1940, in Irondale, Ala., to John T. and Mary (nee Hollaway) Bailey Sr., and was affectionately called “Momma or Grandma … Find out how to read more online.

Russell Dean “Pop” Rudow, 85, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was born in Pana, Ill., and moved to Florida in 1975. Russell served in the U.S. Merchant Marine, and worked in the Pana Oil … Find out how to read more online.

Max Andrew Price, 24, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. He was born Feb. 13, 1989, in Waukesha, Wis., and came to this area in 1997. Max was employed as a Mechanic with Tires Plus Total … Find out how to read more online.

Leatha N. “Lee” Mango, 98, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at Palms of Punta Gorda in Punta Gorda, Fla. She was born March 20, 1915, in Limestone, Pa., and moved to Port Charlotte in 1979 … Find out how to read more online.

Marjorie Blatchford, 94, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. She was born March 7, 1919, in Lynn, Mass. In 1980, Marjorie moved to Port Charlotte from Swampscott, Mass. She is of the Episcopalian faith. Marjorie was … Find out how to read more online.

Sheila Lorraine Witt, 79, of Sarasota County, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. She was born Oct. 24, 1933. Sheila is survived by her children, Larry Aber, Phyllis Aber, Dennis Aber, Beth Cowart, and Darlene Standridge; grandchildren, Derek Aber, Lisa … Find out how to read more online.

John A. Zeleny, 92, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at his residence. He was born July 28, 1920, in Moodus, Conn. John moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1937, to work for his Uncle’s moving company. … Find out how to read more online.

Mary J. Villalobos, 80, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She was the daughter of John and Myrtle (nee Stenz) Long, born June 2, 1932, in Grafton, Wis. Mary moved from Mahwah, N.J., in 1989 to … Find out how to read more online.

Michael R. Varley, 54, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. He was born July 7, 1958, in New Bedford, Mass., and moved to this area in 1998 from Acushnet, Mass. Mr. Varley was in Facility Maintenance … Find out how to read more online.

Carl William Salter, 93, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at his home. He was born Oct. 3, 1919, in Douds, Iowa. Carl moved to Port Charlotte 41 years ago from Norwood, Mass. He was a … Find out how to read more online.

Phyllis L. Roth, 87, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was born July 14, 1925, in Rockford, Ill. Phyllis moved to Port Charlotte in 2002 from Rockford. She is greatly missed by her son-in-law, Luigi … Find out how to read more online.

Oliver “Ollie” Kinnunen, 87, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and formerly of Biwabik, Minn., passed peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 2, 1925, in Brainerd, … Find out how to read more online.

Donald “Wayne” Collins, 91, of Fort Myers, Fla., passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, under the caring hands of Hope Hospice. Wayne was born Dec. 14, 1921, in Toledo, Ohio, to Benjamin and Florence Collins. He entered the U.S. Army, … Find out how to read more online.

Durley “Eugenia” Busby, 84, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed from this life to her Heavenly Home, Friday, May 3, 2013. She was born June 28, 1928, to John and Myrtle (nee Roden) Busby. Eugenia moved from West Memphis, Ark., to … Find out how to read more online.

Martha M. Sella, 93, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Consulate Health Care in Port Charlotte. Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and Cremation Services Port Charlotte Chapel. … Find out how to read more online.

George D. Roberts, 62, of Kokomo, Ind., passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 6, 2013, in his home. He was born Dec. 20, 1950, in Newport, R.I., to George Roberts Sr. and Rosemary (nee Harkins-Johnson). In 1972, George married Suzanne (nee … Find out how to read more online.

Ivy Louise Chance, 92, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at her Port Charlotte residence. She was born the only child of Louise and Bernard Chang in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, April 25, 1921. Ivy operated … Find out how to read more online.

Giovanni Berlingerio, 71, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, under the care of Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was very active in his church Sacred Heart, and the Knights of Columbus Chapter 8074. He … Find out how to read more online.

Donald Tindall Jr., 58, of Duette, Fla., and formerly of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Donnie, Joshua and Matthew; father, Donald Tindall Sr.; brother, James; sister, Joyce Norris; and grandchildren, … Find out how to read more online.

Michael Linville “Mike” Norris, 53, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home in Port Charlotte, Fla. Mike was born June 30, 1959, in Richmond, Ind. He moved to Port Charlotte when he was 3 years old. By the … Find out how to read more online.

Thomas S. “Tom” Kasberger, 86, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was born to John “Jack” and Lucy (nee Moran) Kasberger, Oct. 24, 1926. After graduating from Syracuse University, Tom … Find out how to read more online.

Donald E. “Don” Shawl, 77, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at his home. He was born March 6, 1936, in Peoria, Ill., to Donald T. and Genevieve Shawl. His career as a Record Producer began … Find out how to read more online.

Lillian Marie Slater, 83, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. Arrangements are by National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte, Fla. … Find out how to read more online.

Nicholas James “Nic” McDaniel, 21, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was born to Jan and Gary McDaniel at St. Joseph’s Hospital; Nic was raised in Charlotte County, Fla. A graduate of The Academy at … Find out how to read more online.

Philomena Maggiore, 92, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. She was born May 8, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio. After marrying Louis Maggiore, the family moved to Hollywood, Fla., where they raised three sons. Philomena and Louis … Find out how to read more online.

Richard “Dick” Kompinski, 73, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. He was born Feb. 16, 1940, in Buffalo, N.Y. Dick is survived by his daughter, Katie (Ryan) Novak; son, Michael Kompinski, both of Parker, Colo.; sisters, … Find out how to read more online.

Ruth M. Jankowski, 97, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. She was born April 16, 1916, in Chicago, Ill., and moved to this area in 1974 from Grange, Ill. Mrs. Jankowski was a retired Manager in … Find out how to read more online.

Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Carlson Dockery, 81, of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Ponce de Leon, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. She was born Nov. 5, 1931, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Roy Carlson and Evelyn Huffman Carlson. Mrs. Dockery … Find out how to read more online.

Gerald “Gerry” Wutke, 68, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, unexpectedly at home. He was retired from the City of North Port, Fla., Department of Public Works as Superintendent of Waterways. Gerry is survived by his … Find out how to read more online.

Cristy Ann (nee Wenal) Walzak, 47, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. She was born Aug. 11, 1965, in Atlantic City, N.J. Cristy was a graduate of Southern Regional High School. She was the manager of … Find out how to read more online.

Stanley Paul “Stan” Fiorini, 86, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. He was born and raised in Campbell, Ohio, the son of Alfonso and Adeline Fiorini. Stanley served aboard the USS Hocking in the U.S. Navy … Find out how to read more online.

Don E. Cousins, 90, formerly of Charlotte Harbor, Fla., passed away Monday, April 22, 2013, in Burlington, Vt. He was born Dec. 7, 1922, in Caribou, Maine, the son of Louis and Mildred Cousins. Don was a 1940 graduate of … Find out how to read more online.