Obituaries

Sue E. Voll

Sue E. Voll

Apr 15, 2020

Sue E. Voll (Wiman), 78, of Punta Gorda, FL died alongside her beloved husband, Joseph E. Voll on April 15, 2020.  She was born on January 2, 1942, in Camden, NJ, to Karl W. Wiman and Helen L. Wiman (Bolen) of Berlin, NJ.  Sue was a retail buyer at the Bonwit Teller Department Store in NYC until her marriage to...

Joan M. Morrissey

Joan M. Morrissey

Apr 14, 2020

Joan M. Morrissey, 87, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on April 14, 2020. She was born on May 23, 1932, to Leonard and Mary Anderson in Hightstown, NJ.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Joan, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Joyce N. Harper

Joyce N. Harper

Apr 14, 2020

Joyce N. Harper, 90, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on April 14, 2020. She was born on October 10, 1929, to Major and Julia Hoffman in Middletown, Nova Scotia.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Joyce, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Karen A. Holmstrom

Karen A. Holmstrom

Apr 14, 2020

Karen A. (Billups) Holmstrom, 79, from Magnolia, IL died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at the Bayfront Port Charlotte Hospital in Florida.  Karen was born on October 28, 1940, at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley, IL, to Lloyd and Eva Billups.  She was the oldest of two children. Karen attended and graduated from the Magnolia/Swaney Schools in Magnolia, IL and McNabb,...

Laslow S. Toth

Laslow S. Toth

Apr 13, 2020

Laslow S. Toth, 77, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on April 13, 2020. He was born on May 28, 1942, to Stephen and Mary Toth in Hungary.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Laslow, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Frederick Roth

Frederick Roth

Apr 11, 2020

Frederick Allen Roth (Fred), 91, resident of Kings Gate in Port Charlotte, Florida transitioned on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Bayfront Hospital, Punta Gorda, Fl.  Fred was born on October 27, 1928, to Frederick T. and Christine Goodney, in Boston, MA.  Fred, his sister Evelyn and parents lived in Massachusetts where he spent most of his life until Fred and...

Gloria A. Sellman

Gloria A. Sellman

Apr 11, 2020

Gloria A. Sellman, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on April 11, 2020. She was born on October 2, 1929, to Henry and Ella Harper in Providence, RI.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Gloria, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Mary D. Cady

Mary D. Cady

Apr 8, 2020

Mary D. Cady, 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on April 8, 2020. She was born on September 7, 1936, to Reuben and Berneice Holt in Kalamazoo, MI.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Mary, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Kenneth R. Westerlund

Kenneth R. Westerlund

Apr 8, 2020

Kenneth R. Westerlund, 91, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on April 8, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1928, to Sven and Nellie Westerlund in Villisca, IA.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Kenneth, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Hildelisa Ribet

Hildelisa Ribet

Apr 7, 2020

Hildelisa Ribet, 61, of Miami, FL passed away on April 7, 2020. She was born on December 22, 1958, to Angel and Angela Ribet in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Hildelisa, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Jeanne C. Conti

Jeanne C. Conti

Apr 7, 2020

Jeanne Carol McBride Conti, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL, born April 19, 1940, passed away on April 7, 2020, at Port Charlotte Rehab in Deep Creek.  She joined Tom Conti and son Bryon M. Conti, who passed over 8 years ago, now all together in heaven.    Jeanne will be missed by her daughter Micki Conti and her sister Diana Grandberry...

Levi D.    "Donnie" Young

Levi D. "Donnie" Young

Apr 7, 2020

Levi Donald “Donnie” Young went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Punta Gorda, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Madeline (Naylor) Young Hooks; his sister, Connie Yvonne Young; and a brother, Roy Houston Young. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Chyleen Ann Lynch; his children,...

Kathryn P. Gabriel

Kathryn P. Gabriel

Apr 6, 2020

Kathryn Gabriel, 89, died peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Port Charlotte, FL.  She was born with her twin brother on May 31, 1930, in Chicago.  She was one of six children of Maurice and Margaret Shunick.  She was educated in Catholic grammar and high schools in the Chicago area.  Kathryn married the love of her life, Albert Gabriel,...

Anne L. Whitefoot

Anne L. Whitefoot

Apr 6, 2020

Anne Lund Whitefoot, 51, of Englewood FL and previously of Louisville KY died peacefully in her home on Monday, April 6, 2020, of a sudden illness. Born April 11, 1968, in Louisville KY she was the youngest daughter of Eugene and Marlene Elder.  Anne attended Middle Road Elementary School, Parkview Middle School, Providence High School, and the University of Kentucky....

Don Peterson

Don Peterson

Apr 4, 2020

Don Peterson, 73, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Skokie, IL, passed away on April 4, 2020. He was born in February of 1947, in Chicago, IL. Don was a great teacher in Chicago. He will be missed by his many friends and colleagues. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Don, please visit...

Diane B. Peterson

Diane B. Peterson

Apr 4, 2020

Diane B. Peterson, 75, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Skokie, IL, passed away on April 4, 2020. She was born on June 20, 1944, in Chicago, IL.  Diane worked for many years at Citibank/Diners Club Intl (Chicago). Diane traveled globally promoting the Card, the world's 1st credit card created in 1951. She made friends easily with her sincere and...

Donald R. Cornell

Donald R. Cornell

Apr 2, 2020

Donny Cornell: Tribute in Seven Verses  Donny Cornell had Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD. But he made the best of it, lived with it. He showed up for life. He owned the kitchen at Sunnybreeze. That was his space.  He closed the cupboard doors. He punched the ticket of all who entered there. Perched on his stool, at the counter,...

Karen M. Tevyaw

Karen M. Tevyaw

Apr 1, 2020

Karen M. Tevyaw, 58, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on April 1, 2020. She was born on April 8, 1961, to Myles and Mary Harte in Evergreen Park, IL.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Karen, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Herman "Brett" Brettschneider

Herman "Brett" Brettschneider

Mar 31, 2020

Herman “Brett” Brettschneider, 71, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 31, 2020. He was born on April 19, 1948, to Nat and Mildred Brettschneider in New York, NY.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Herman, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Maria L. Guzman Altavilla

Maria L. Guzman Altavilla

Mar 30, 2020

Maria L. Guzman-Altavilla, 58 passed away on March 30th, 2020. She was born on April 3rd, 1961 to Alexis and Juana Guzman in Miami, Florida. The family moved to Port Charlotte when she was a little girl. Maria enjoyed spending her time singing and songwriting, but most of all being with her grandchildren. Maria is survived by her mother Juana,...