Martha P. Staes, 104, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She was born April 23, 1909, in Joslin, Ill., to August and Alodi (nee Walaham) DeClercq. Martha moved to the Englewood area in 1983 from Eaton Rapids, … Find out how to read more online.

Glenna L. (nee Morgan) Lawrence, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Charles Lawrence; loving mother of Greg Lawrence, Marti (James) Sill, Myrna (Daniel) Moore, Guy (Leila) Lawrence and Kurt (Katherine) Lawrence; cherished grandmother … Find out how to read more online.

Viola Mae Kennedy, 99, of Rotonda West, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at her Charlotte County, Fla., residence. Arrangements are by Englewood Community Funeral Home Inc. … Find out how to read more online.

James L. “Jim” Kennedy, 87, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, after a long and busy life. He was born in Tuscola, Ill., March 10, 1926. Jim entered the U.S. Navy in June 1944, and was honorably … Find out how to read more online.

Virginia J. Allard, 87, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Pinebrook Nursing and Rehab Center in Venice, Fla. Arrangements are by Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory. … Find out how to read more online.

Robert “Bob” Price, 69, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was born July 11, 1943, in Bethlehem, Pa. Bob served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Forrestal. He has been a resident of Florida since … Find out how to read more online.

Lawrence B. Graves, 78, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was born Aug. 10, 1934, in Memphis, Tenn. Lawrence had been a resident of Charlotte County, Fla., for … Find out how to read more online.

Barbara Ann Cross, 83, of Rotonda West, Fla., passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at her Charlotte County, Fla., residence. Arrangements are by Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory. … Find out how to read more online.

M. Donald “Don” Carmin, 80, of Rotonda West, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, in Englewood, Fla. He was born Nov. 14, 1932, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the only child of Lillian and Leslie Carmin. Don was a veteran of … Find out how to read more online.

Martha Ritchie Blenner, 83, of Rotonda West, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla., surrounded by family. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 6, 1929, and moved to Rotonda West in 1978. Martha and Howard were … Find out how to read more online.

Donald A. “Don” Dragon Sr., 84, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, Fla., following a short illness. He was born to Joseph and Antonina Dragon, July 10, 1928, in Fredonia, N.Y. Don proudly served … Find out how to read more online.

Clara F. Mitchell, 88, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013. Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services. … Find out how to read more online.

Christopher “Chris” Shirley, 24, of Rotonda West, Fla., passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. Arrangements are by National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte, Fla. … Find out how to read more online.

Natalie (nee Santos) Wirtzburger of Plymouth, Mass., and Englewood, Fla., passed away peacefully Monday, May 6, 2013, in her home. She was born Aug. 3, 1934, in Plymouth, the daughter of Adelino and Mary (nee Furtado) Santos. She graduated from … Find out how to read more online.

Fernand J. Paradis, 87, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Englewood. … Find out how to read more online.

Ethel C. Rugg, 102, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Sterling House of Port Charlotte, Fla. Arrangements are by Englewood Community Funeral Home, Inc. … Find out how to read more online.

Stella M. Crispino, 91, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 15, 1922, in Comstock, N.Y. Stella was a resident of Charlotte County for 27 years, coming from … Find out how to read more online.

Gunning, Diane (Nee: Rohn) of Englewood, FL; formerly of Glenwood Landing, NY, died peacefully on May 2, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward “Mickey” Gunning. Loving mother of Catherine (Rich) Mercadante, Thomas (Jenny) Covino and James (Kimberly) Covino. Dear … Find out how to read more online.

Patricia Ann “Pat” Balfe, 68, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2013, at her home in Venice, Fla., after a long, brave battle with Ovarian Cancer. Pat was born Sept. 3, 1944, in Waterbury, Conn., to George and Connie (nee … Find out how to read more online.

Mary E. Bowen, 69, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Englewood. She was born June 9, 1943, in Fillmore, N.Y. Mary lived in Englewood, since she was a child. She graduated from Venice High School and … Find out how to read more online.

Mervin Reynolds “Merv” Wise, 89, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was born Dec. 9, 1923, in Interlaken, N.J. Merv served three years in the United States Coast Guard in the Pacific during World War II. … Find out how to read more online.

Jeanne Carolyn Heitmuller, 80, of Fort Mill, S.C., and formerly of Rotonda, Fla., and Culpepper, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She was born Dec. 22, 1932, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of James Calvin Burgess and Stella Payne … Find out how to read more online.

Michael Duff Sharpe, 62, met his heavenly Father, Saturday, April 13, 2013. He grew up in Bramwell, W.Va., and graduated from Bramwell High School. Michael was a dedicated employee of the Lemon Bay Country Club for 23 years, where he … Find out how to read more online.

Mary E. Bowen, 69, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013. Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Englewood. … Find out how to read more online.

Arthur Richard “Art” Soderholm, 78, of Fort Myers, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. He was born April 26, 1934, in Malden, Mass., to Henry and Evelyn (nee Anderson) Soderholm. During his life, Art was a teaching golf pro … Find out how to read more online.

Helen “Jean” Robinson, 81, of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Beach Grove Home in Charlottetown. She was born in Guaico, Trinidad, British West Indies, to the Rev. Dr. George and Sadie Murray, … Find out how to read more online.

Janet A. Beckish, 70, of Venice, Fla., died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Dear, sweet, Janet was a gentle, loving person with a kind and generous heart. Her wonderful sense of wit and humor was ever-present until her passing. Janet is … Find out how to read more online.

Dolores T. O’Connell, 82, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. She was born Sept. 9, 1930, in Shelton, Conn. Dolores he is known to her grandchildren as “Baci.” We will always remember Baci, and her love of … Find out how to read more online.

Orial Marie Fifer, 86, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Englewood. … Find out how to read more online.

Ernest M. Cox, 87, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Englewood. … Find out how to read more online.

Marian G. Ruppert, 89, of Englewood, Fla., passed into eternal life Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was born in Clark, N.J., to Caroline and Max Junker. Marian had been a longtime resident of Rahway, N.J., until moving to Florida in … Find out how to read more online.

Theresa Ann “Terry” Luccio, 89, of Placida, Fla., peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. She was born July 23, 1923, in Dunkirk, Ind. Terry was a nurse in the U.S. Army during World War II and later became a … Find out how to read more online.

Theresa “Terry” Luccio, 89, of Placida, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. She was born July 23, 1923, in Dunkirk, Ind. Terry was a nurse in the U.S. Army during World War II. She was a nurse and health … Find out how to read more online.

Paul Campos, 95, of Rotonda West, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Arrangements are by Englewood Community Funeral Home Inc., with Private Crematory. … Find out how to read more online.

Alice Tatha Zuverink, 84, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. She was born May 25, 1928, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (nee Breece) Rhines. Alice was a licensed Beautician, and owned her own shop in Bath, Mich., in the … Find out how to read more online.

Edward J. Morhardt, 88, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. He was born Jan. 9, 1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Edwin and Margaret (nee Weber) Morhardt. Mr. Morhardt served in the U.S. Army during World War II. … Find out how to read more online.

Margaret M. Parker, 78, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, at her residence. She was born Sept. 11, 1934, in Manhattan, N.Y., to William and Mary (nee Manley) Boland. Margaret moved to the Englewood area 30 years … Find out how to read more online.

Dorothy Hansson Manley passed away peacefully on March 28th in Wimberley Texas where she lived with her son Peter Manley and his wife Terri for the past 9 years. Dot recently celebrated her 92nd birthday with family and friends. She … Find out how to read more online.

Nancy A. Hartnagel, 76, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Englewood. … Find out how to read more online.

Betty S. (nee Rampelberg) Little, 88, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at Venice Regional Medical Center in Venice, Fla. She was born Feb. 3, 1925, in Mystic, Iowa. Betty is survived by her brother, Victor; daughters, … Find out how to read more online.