Obituary of Stella A. Locke

Stella A. Locke, 97 of Port Charlotte, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2016. Born in Sopron Megy, Hungary to Paul and Matilda (Ivankovich) Horvath, Stella immigrated to the United States with her family at a young age. She and her husband, Richard lived in Lincoln Park and Higgins Lake, MI before relocating to Port Charlotte, where she enjoyed shelling on Florida's beautiful beaches. Stella was predeceased by her husband, Richard; and sons, Thomas (Maureen) and Robert Locke. She is survived by her grandchildren, Rick and Colleen Locke; great-grandchildren Amanda and Coty; many nieces; and other loving family members. A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 23, from 3:00-7:00 PM at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home. A service will be held on Friday, June 24 at 10:00 AM, followed by interment in Charlotte Memorial Cemetery. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.charlottememorial.com. Contributions in Stella's memory may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory, 9400 Indian Spring Cemetery Rd., Punta Gorda 33950.