Obituaries

Gary  F. Newman

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.