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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Cynthia Jean Harris

Cynthia Jean Harris

Sep 3, 2021

Cynthia Jean Jensen Harris, 75, of Cornelius, NC formerly of Downingtown, PA passed away peacefully on Friday September 3, 2021.

Cindy was born November 4, 1945 in New York City to the late W. Glenn and Jean Lawerence Jensen.

She is survived by her daughters, Stacy Rucker of Downingtown, PA, Kymberly Wells (Bryan) of Ft. Mill, SC; son, Evan Harris...

Miguel Espino Gonzalez

Miguel Espino Gonzalez

Sep 3, 2021

Miguel Espino Gonzalez, 17, of Concord, NC passed away on 09/03/2021.

Miguel was born in Charlotte, NC on 12/14/2003 to Sharon Gonzalez and Manuel Ochoa.

Miguel is preceded in death by his brother Terry, Aunt Lorraine, and Grandmother Terri.

He is survived by his siblings Manuel, Maya, Marilynn, Rolando, Ricardo, Antonio, Andrew, Ariana, and Natalia.

A visitation will be held...

Thomas Mitchell Petro

Thomas Mitchell Petro

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas M. Petro of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 3, 2021.

Tom was born in Peckville PA on July 17, 1925 to the late Michael and Catherine Petro.

Tom was a US Coast Guard veteran having served in WWII.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Terry and Betty Woodrow, and brothers Donald...

Robert Withers Gurley

Robert Withers Gurley

Sep 1, 2021

Robert Withers Gurley, 87, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born on April 18, 1934 inDavidson, NC to Calvin Hartsell Gurley and Ethel Barker Gurley.

Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Speight Gurley; brother, WilliamThomas Gurley; sister, Mary Atwell; sister, Ruth Bostian; and sister, Nelle Curtis.

He is survived by his son,...

Peter Robert DeMao

Peter Robert DeMao

Sep 1, 2021

On September 1st 2021, the Lord welcomed Peter Robert DeMao into his heavenly home. Peter was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Although he left this world unexpectedly, his family and friends find comfort that he is now reunited with his recently departed wife of 62 years, Sandra Marie DeMao. Peter was a dedicated provider to his...

Joseph G. Czarnecki

Joseph G. Czarnecki

Aug 29, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Czarnecki, 75, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on August 29, 2021. Joe was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on November 19, 1945, to the late Henry and Mary Czarnecki.

Joe is survived by his adoring wife of 23 years, Elaine Czarnecki; his twin brother, Henry Czarnecki, and sister, Maryann Czarnecki. Joe was a beloved uncle to...

Carol W. Corey

Carol W. Corey

Aug 28, 2021

Carol Ward Corey, 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 28, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1949 in Atlanta, GA to the late Randolph and Elsie Ward.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Emily Jean Corey.

She is survived by her husband, Craig Corey; son, Charles Bryan Corey of Denver, CO;...

Joseph Benedict Valente, Sr.

Joseph Benedict Valente, Sr.

Aug 27, 2021

Joseph Benedict Valente, Sr., Patriarch, Papa, Father, Uncle, and Husband joined the love of his life and soul mate, Sharon Brown Valente, on August 27, 2021. 

Born in Rutland, Vermont on February 8, 1941, to Parents Louis Valente and Eva Mary Nealon, Joe would forever refer to California as his home.  Splitting his early years between California dreams and the...

Joan Mulvey Clunan

Joan Mulvey Clunan

Aug 26, 2021

Joan M. Clunan, 86 of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 26, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1935 in Providence, RI to the late Peter J. and Nora (Rowley) Mulvey.

She is survived by her son, Donald Clunan and wife Athena of Cornelius, NC and daughter, Patricia Isenhour and husband Dennis of Mooresville, NC.

She was preceded in...

Brenda Joyce McMurray

Brenda Joyce McMurray

Aug 25, 2021

Brenda Joyce McMurray (née Goodman) was born on Monday January 19, 1948 to the union of Quitman and Rosa Goodman (Shaw) in Knoxville, Tennessee. The family relocated to Wisconsin where Brenda grew into a beautiful caring, young woman while completing her education, before starting her family. Brenda married Worley “Lil bro” McMurray on Thursday November 2, 1967. To this union...

John "Ken"   Koppenal, Sr.

John "Ken" Koppenal, Sr.

Aug 24, 2021

John “Ken” Koppenal, Sr., 79, of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 24, 2021. Ken was born in Patterson, NJ on June 25, 1942 to the late John M. Koppenal and Roberta Koppenal.

Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eileen Koppenal; his sons, John “Ken” Koppenal and wife, Dawn, Keith Koppenal and wife, Jennifer, Kevin Koppenal; his...

Mary Lou   Pantoulas

Mary Lou Pantoulas

Aug 24, 2021

Mary Lou Pantoulas, 69, of Davidson, NC passed away on August 24, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Chicchetti and Teresa Pormigiano Chicchetti.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Efthimios Pantoulas; son, John Pantoulas; grand-daughter, Ashley Pantoulas; sisters, Eleanor (Ken), Pat ( Joe), Theresa, JoAnn (Marvin); brother,...

Felix   McGovern

Felix McGovern

Aug 24, 2021

Felix McGovern was born the seventh child of Catherine and Thady McGovern in Bawnboy, County Cavan, Ireland on August 31, 1936.  He grew up on the shore of Moneen Loch, Cordressogagh, Dowra, Co., County Cavan with his eight brothers and sisters.

After serving in the Irish Army as a teen, he worked various jobs from exercising racehorses in Ireland to...

Leon Stanley Misiukiewicz

Leon Stanley Misiukiewicz

Aug 22, 2021

Leon Stanley Misiukiewicz, 78, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 22, 2021. Leon was born on July 24, 1943 in Peckville, PA to the late Stanley and Estelle Misiukiewicz.

Leon is survived by his wife, Jean Misiukiewicz; son, Leon M. Misiukiewicz and his wife Mary of Summit, NJ and their children, Matthew and Sara Misiukiewicz; daughter, Lora Gilson and...

Robert   Stancil

Robert Stancil

Aug 20, 2021

Robert Lee Stancil, of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 20, 2021 at the age of 85. Bob grew up in Davidson, NC and graduated from North Mecklenburg High School and Davidson College. He played football while at Davidson and regularly followed the ups and downs of his college’s athletic teams throughout the years. He lost his father (John Henry)...

Johnnie C. Barker

Johnnie C. Barker

Aug 19, 2021

Johnnie Cranford Barker, 86, of Denver, NC passed away August 19, 2021.

Cranford was born in Mooresville, NC on May 25, 1935 to the late Dallas Verdon Barker and Blanche Howard Barker.

Along with his parents, Cranford was preceded in death by his brothers James Barker (Louise), Bobby Barker, Grady Barker (Doris), William “Billy” Barker (Ruth) and Vaness Barker (Mary). ...

Larry Alan McGraw, Sr.

Larry Alan McGraw, Sr.

Aug 19, 2021

Larry Alan McGraw, Sr., 63, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 19, 2021.

Larry Alan McGraw, Sr. was born in Charlotte, NC on February 1, 1958 to the Larry and Joan McGraw.

He is preceded in death by his father, Larry McGraw.

Larry is survived by his mother, Joan McGraw; brother, David McGraw; two sons, Alan McGraw, Blain McGraw;...

Nancy   Mulvaney

Nancy Mulvaney

Aug 19, 2021

Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Hall Martin Gardner

Hall Martin Gardner

Aug 18, 2021

Obituary is pending at this time. 

 

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Cynthia Jean Harris

Cynthia Jean Harris

Sep 3, 2021

Cynthia Jean Jensen Harris, 75, of Cornelius, NC formerly of Downingtown, PA passed away peacefully on Friday September 3, 2021.

Cindy was born November 4, 1945 in New York City to the late W. Glenn and Jean Lawerence Jensen.

She is survived by her daughters, Stacy Rucker of Downingtown, PA, Kymberly Wells (Bryan) of Ft. Mill, SC; son, Evan Harris...

Miguel Espino Gonzalez

Miguel Espino Gonzalez

Sep 3, 2021

Miguel Espino Gonzalez, 17, of Concord, NC passed away on 09/03/2021.

Miguel was born in Charlotte, NC on 12/14/2003 to Sharon Gonzalez and Manuel Ochoa.

Miguel is preceded in death by his brother Terry, Aunt Lorraine, and Grandmother Terri.

He is survived by his siblings Manuel, Maya, Marilynn, Rolando, Ricardo, Antonio, Andrew, Ariana, and Natalia.

A visitation will be held...

Thomas Mitchell Petro

Thomas Mitchell Petro

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas M. Petro of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 3, 2021.

Tom was born in Peckville PA on July 17, 1925 to the late Michael and Catherine Petro.

Tom was a US Coast Guard veteran having served in WWII.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Terry and Betty Woodrow, and brothers Donald...

Robert Withers Gurley

Robert Withers Gurley

Sep 1, 2021

Robert Withers Gurley, 87, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born on April 18, 1934 inDavidson, NC to Calvin Hartsell Gurley and Ethel Barker Gurley.

Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Speight Gurley; brother, WilliamThomas Gurley; sister, Mary Atwell; sister, Ruth Bostian; and sister, Nelle Curtis.

He is survived by his son,...

Peter Robert DeMao

Peter Robert DeMao

Sep 1, 2021

On September 1st 2021, the Lord welcomed Peter Robert DeMao into his heavenly home. Peter was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Although he left this world unexpectedly, his family and friends find comfort that he is now reunited with his recently departed wife of 62 years, Sandra Marie DeMao. Peter was a dedicated provider to his...

Joseph G. Czarnecki

Joseph G. Czarnecki

Aug 29, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Czarnecki, 75, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on August 29, 2021. Joe was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on November 19, 1945, to the late Henry and Mary Czarnecki.

Joe is survived by his adoring wife of 23 years, Elaine Czarnecki; his twin brother, Henry Czarnecki, and sister, Maryann Czarnecki. Joe was a beloved uncle to...

Carol W. Corey

Carol W. Corey

Aug 28, 2021

Carol Ward Corey, 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 28, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1949 in Atlanta, GA to the late Randolph and Elsie Ward.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Emily Jean Corey.

She is survived by her husband, Craig Corey; son, Charles Bryan Corey of Denver, CO;...

Joseph Benedict Valente, Sr.

Joseph Benedict Valente, Sr.

Aug 27, 2021

Joseph Benedict Valente, Sr., Patriarch, Papa, Father, Uncle, and Husband joined the love of his life and soul mate, Sharon Brown Valente, on August 27, 2021. 

Born in Rutland, Vermont on February 8, 1941, to Parents Louis Valente and Eva Mary Nealon, Joe would forever refer to California as his home.  Splitting his early years between California dreams and the...

Joan Mulvey Clunan

Joan Mulvey Clunan

Aug 26, 2021

Joan M. Clunan, 86 of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 26, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1935 in Providence, RI to the late Peter J. and Nora (Rowley) Mulvey.

She is survived by her son, Donald Clunan and wife Athena of Cornelius, NC and daughter, Patricia Isenhour and husband Dennis of Mooresville, NC.

She was preceded in...

Brenda Joyce McMurray

Brenda Joyce McMurray

Aug 25, 2021

Brenda Joyce McMurray (née Goodman) was born on Monday January 19, 1948 to the union of Quitman and Rosa Goodman (Shaw) in Knoxville, Tennessee. The family relocated to Wisconsin where Brenda grew into a beautiful caring, young woman while completing her education, before starting her family. Brenda married Worley “Lil bro” McMurray on Thursday November 2, 1967. To this union...

John "Ken"   Koppenal, Sr.

John "Ken" Koppenal, Sr.

Aug 24, 2021

John “Ken” Koppenal, Sr., 79, of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 24, 2021. Ken was born in Patterson, NJ on June 25, 1942 to the late John M. Koppenal and Roberta Koppenal.

Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eileen Koppenal; his sons, John “Ken” Koppenal and wife, Dawn, Keith Koppenal and wife, Jennifer, Kevin Koppenal; his...

Mary Lou   Pantoulas

Mary Lou Pantoulas

Aug 24, 2021

Mary Lou Pantoulas, 69, of Davidson, NC passed away on August 24, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Chicchetti and Teresa Pormigiano Chicchetti.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Efthimios Pantoulas; son, John Pantoulas; grand-daughter, Ashley Pantoulas; sisters, Eleanor (Ken), Pat ( Joe), Theresa, JoAnn (Marvin); brother,...

Felix   McGovern

Felix McGovern

Aug 24, 2021

Felix McGovern was born the seventh child of Catherine and Thady McGovern in Bawnboy, County Cavan, Ireland on August 31, 1936.  He grew up on the shore of Moneen Loch, Cordressogagh, Dowra, Co., County Cavan with his eight brothers and sisters.

After serving in the Irish Army as a teen, he worked various jobs from exercising racehorses in Ireland to...

Leon Stanley Misiukiewicz

Leon Stanley Misiukiewicz

Aug 22, 2021

Leon Stanley Misiukiewicz, 78, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 22, 2021. Leon was born on July 24, 1943 in Peckville, PA to the late Stanley and Estelle Misiukiewicz.

Leon is survived by his wife, Jean Misiukiewicz; son, Leon M. Misiukiewicz and his wife Mary of Summit, NJ and their children, Matthew and Sara Misiukiewicz; daughter, Lora Gilson and...

Robert   Stancil

Robert Stancil

Aug 20, 2021

Robert Lee Stancil, of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 20, 2021 at the age of 85. Bob grew up in Davidson, NC and graduated from North Mecklenburg High School and Davidson College. He played football while at Davidson and regularly followed the ups and downs of his college’s athletic teams throughout the years. He lost his father (John Henry)...

Johnnie C. Barker

Johnnie C. Barker

Aug 19, 2021

Johnnie Cranford Barker, 86, of Denver, NC passed away August 19, 2021.

Cranford was born in Mooresville, NC on May 25, 1935 to the late Dallas Verdon Barker and Blanche Howard Barker.

Along with his parents, Cranford was preceded in death by his brothers James Barker (Louise), Bobby Barker, Grady Barker (Doris), William “Billy” Barker (Ruth) and Vaness Barker (Mary). ...

Larry Alan McGraw, Sr.

Larry Alan McGraw, Sr.

Aug 19, 2021

Larry Alan McGraw, Sr., 63, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 19, 2021.

Larry Alan McGraw, Sr. was born in Charlotte, NC on February 1, 1958 to the Larry and Joan McGraw.

He is preceded in death by his father, Larry McGraw.

Larry is survived by his mother, Joan McGraw; brother, David McGraw; two sons, Alan McGraw, Blain McGraw;...

Nancy   Mulvaney

Nancy Mulvaney

Aug 19, 2021

Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Hall Martin Gardner

Hall Martin Gardner

Aug 18, 2021

Obituary is pending at this time. 

 

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