Thomas E. Hawkins passed away in Gainesville, Florida, on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Tom was the P.E. coach at East Elementary School for over 25 years, and really enjoyed the many years he was there. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Ponder, his son, Russell David Ponder, brother, Bob Hawkins,...

Charite Telemaque, a devoted, loving mother of four who was always willing to give of herself to help others in whatever way she could, passed away on October 8, 2017, at the age of 81 in her beloved home in Port Charlotte, FL. "Ma Tante Charite" as she was known by the many people she loved,...

Grace Rose DiLena, 93, departed from this life on October 1st, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 11, 1924 to Le Roy and Rose DeVeau. She moved to Port Charlotte from Long Island, New York in 1973 with her husband Domenicki. Grace was a much loved mother, grandmother, great...

William "Bill" Herbert Beck, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed peacefully in his sleep at home with his family on Friday September 22, 2017. He was born December 17, 1928 in East Canton, Ohio to Evart and Margaret Beck. Bill attended East Canton High School and graduated from Louisville High School....

Donald W. Hodgson, 91, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017. Arrangements are by Kays Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and by Royal Palm Memorial Gardens.

Otis Long Sr., 90, of Punta Gorda, Fl. passed away August 17th, 2017 at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Fl. Otis has been a resident of Punta Gorda since 1967. He was born on October 26th, 1926 in Rio, Fl. He was the second born child but the first born son of George and Gladys Long. In 1945,...

Cecile Barry of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, August 14, 2017 following some recent health challenges. She was 77 years old. Cecile was born on June 11, 1940 in Manhattan, New York, the beautiful daughter to Bertha (Muskovich) and...

Edwin W. Janz, 95, beloved member of the Punta Gorda, FL community, passed away August 14, 2017. He was born August 10, 1922 in Benton Harbor, MI and came to this area in 1988 from South Bend, IN. He retired in 1987 as a wholesale salesman for the National Mill Supply Company. Mr. Janz served our...