Obituaries

Gary F. Newman
Jul 8, 2020
Gary F. Newman, 68, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on July 8, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1952, to Eugene and Lorraine Newman in Neptune, NJ. Gary grew up in Springlake, NJ, and graduated from Manasquan High, class of 1970. Gary honorably served in the United States Army, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the...
James A. Manning
Jul 7, 2020
James A. Manning, 79, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on July 7, 2020. He was born on July 9, 1940, to Joseph and Virginia Manning in Florence, AL. James honorably served in the United States Navy, active duty and reserves, as a submariner specializing as a Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator and Engineering Lab Technician. A true mustang, he worked...
John W. Newman
Jul 4, 2020
John W. Newman, 40, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on the 4th of July, 2020. He was born on Veterans Day, November 11, 1979, in Hayfork, CA. to John and Diane Newman. John moved to Punta Gorda from California in 1980. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Masters in Civil Engineering and great pride in being...
Beverly J. Hodge
Jun 30, 2020
Beverly J Hodge went home to the Lord peacefully on June 30th, 2020, at the age of 81. Beverly is survived by her loving daughter Belva (Keith) Garner; loving son Mark (Sandra) Hodge; sister, Barbara (Clyde) Ellerbee; 9 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband Michael Hodge; daughter’s Beverly Harrington and Lottie Hatfield; and...
Linda Godfrey
Jun 26, 2020
Linda Godfrey, 71, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 26, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1949, to Frederick and Vera Graham in Detroit, MI. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Linda, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Charlotte M. Linzey
Jun 21, 2020
Charlotte M. Linzey, 74, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 21, 2020. She was born on November 29, 1945, to Chauncy and Rovina Quick in Saugerties, NY. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Charlotte, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Donald Mott, Jr.
Jun 20, 2020
Donald Mott, Jr., 61, of Englewood, FL passed away on June 20, 2020. He was born on December 26, 1958, to Donald Sr. and Helen Mott in Glen Ridge, NJ. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Donald, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Carol A. Delfa
Jun 16, 2020
Carol A. Delfa, 75, of North Port, FL passed away on June 16, 2020. She was born on December 15, 1944, to Dominick and Minnie Digiesi in Newark, NJ. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Carol, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Viola L. Whittaker
Jun 15, 2020
Viola L. Whittaker, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 15, 2020. She was born on October 30, 1933, to Robert and Eleanor Orr in Trenton, NJ. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Viola, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Jane Hill
Jun 14, 2020
Jane Hill, 84, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 14, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1935. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Jane, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Dr. Eduardo R. Carmona-Gonzalez
Jun 14, 2020
Dr. Eduardo Carmona-Gonzalez, 54, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on June 14, 2020. He was born on January 5, 1966, to Osvaldo and Belen Carmona in Cuba. Beloved by so many, Dr. Eduardo Carmona Gonzalez leaves a legacy that few ever will. Eduardo was a loving husband for 27 years, to his wife Edenia, and a wonderful father to...
Richard W. Olsen
Jun 13, 2020
Richard W. Olsen, 82, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on June 13, 2020. He was born on August 18, 1937, to William and Marjorie Olsen in Pittsburgh, PA. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Richard, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Edward G. Elasick
Jun 13, 2020
Edward G. Elascik, 74, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on June 13, 2020. He was born on December 6, 1945, to Edward and Evelyn Elasick in Passaic, NJ. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Edward, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Ronald L. Meade
Jun 13, 2020
Ronald L. Meade, 73, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on June 13, 2020. He was born on July 18, 1946, to Lowell and Ruby Meade in Lorain, OH. Ronald honorably served in the United States Navy on the USS Wasp and the Essex. Following his service, he returned to Lorain, OH, and began working for Columbia Gas. He retired...
David J. Beech
Jun 9, 2020
David J. Beech, 79, of Arcadia, FL passed away on June 9, 2020. He was born on November 5, 1940, to Edward and Arlene Beech in Chardon, OH. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of David, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Wilson "Bill" M. Harper, Iii
Jun 9, 2020
Wilson (Bill) M. Harper, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL went to be with the Lord June 9, 2020. Bill was born September 12, 1941, in New Port News, VA to Wilson M. and Josephine S. Harper. His family moved to Lakeland, FL in 1956. He graduated from Kathleen High School in 1960 then joined the Air Force and served in...
Rapalda M. Caruso
Jun 6, 2020
Rapalda M. Caruso, 95, of North Port, FL passed away on June 6, 2020. She was born on September 17, 1924, to Michele and Maria Marrese in Brooklyn, NY. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Rapalda, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Tim Smallwood
Jun 6, 2020
Tim Smallwood, 60, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on June 6, 2020. He was born on January 9, 1960, to Billy and Jeanette Smallwood in Hamilton, OH. Tim moved to Punta Gorda in 2000 from Fairfield, OH, and worked with the City of Punta Gorda as the Supervisor of Water Distribution for 20 years. Tim was an avid Jeep...
Joella K. Boyle
Jun 5, 2020
JoElla Kay Boyle, 76, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away peacefully with her husband and son by her side on June 5, 2020, at the Tidewell Hospice House in PT. Charlotte, Florida. Jo grew up in Shelbyville, Indiana, and graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1962. She married John K. Boyle, also of Shelbyville, that same year. Jo and John...
Thomas C. Lamendola
Jun 5, 2020
Thomas C. Lamendola, 85, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on June 5, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1934, to Camillo and Helen Lamendola in New Salem, PA. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Thomas, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
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