Obituaries

Frederick J.  Darling, Sr.

Frederick J. Darling, Sr.

Feb 10, 2020

Frederick J. Darling, Sr. died February 10, 2020, at Solaris Healthcare of Port Charlotte after a long and valiant battle. He was born in Woburn, Ma. December 24, 1933, to Frederick C. Darling and Doris Lasalle Darling. He graduated from Woburn High School in 1951. Fred served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was married to Josephine...

Joseph C. Hayek

Joseph C. Hayek

Feb 9, 2020

Joseph C. Hayek, 74, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 9, 2020. He was born on November 17, 1945, to Joseph and Emily Hayek in Berwyn, IL. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Joseph, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Sue S. Sawyer

Sue S. Sawyer

Feb 6, 2020

Sue S. Sawyer, 67, of North Port, FL passed away on February 6, 2020. She was born on May 22, 1952, to Sara Goodwin in Springfield, IL. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Sue, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Rosann J. Heisler

Rosann J. Heisler

Feb 5, 2020

On February 5, 2020, Rosann Joy Love Heisler exited her cancer-ridden earthly body and entered into the glorious presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  By the grace of God, she lived and even thrived with the disease for nearly 7 years, far exceeding all medical expectations.  When it became clear that there were no further effective treatments available,...

Olivia S. Tutor

Olivia S. Tutor

Feb 5, 2020

Olivia S. Tutor, 81, of Lake Suzy, FL passed away on February 5, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1938, to Sterling and Virgie Bell in Memphis, TN. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Olivia, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Jeanne C. Gallagher

Jeanne C. Gallagher

Feb 4, 2020

JEANNE GALLAGHER, age 95, a resident of Port Charlotte since 1972, died peacefully at home on February 4th, 2020. During her final weeks family and friends from all over the country came to visit with her.              Jeanne was born in Athens, Pa. in 1924 as Jeanne Catherine Harrigan, the second child of Dr. Robert and Josephine Harrigan. She remembers her...

Donald Clements

Donald Clements

Feb 4, 2020

Retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Don Clements, 84, died from kidney failure at 4:00 AM on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Punta Gorda, Florida.    Don was born on May 21, 1935.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War who began his law enforcement career as a state trooper in South Dakota and served as a U.S. Border...

Conrad T. Grinkiewicz

Conrad T. Grinkiewicz

Feb 4, 2020

Conrad T. Grinkiewicz, 80, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on February 4, 2020. He was born on March 13, 1939, to Conrad and Helen Grinkiewicz in Camden, NJ.  Conrad moved to the Port Charlotte area in 1956 and worked as a mechanic for Eastern Airlines for 30 years.  He was a member of the St. Maximilian Church for several...

Clifford E.  Phillips

Clifford E. Phillips

Jan 31, 2020

Clifford ‘Cliff’ Earl Phillips, Greencastle, IN, was called to heaven on January 31, 2020, in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born November 1, 1930, the youngest of seven children to Olney and Hazel (Figg) Phillips, Coatesville, IN. Cliff was the beloved husband to S. Louise (Stienecker) for 61 years, she survives. And much-loved father to daughters Cheri (John) Janssen and...

Peter W. Runtas

Peter W. Runtas

Jan 31, 2020

Peter W. Runtas, 82, of Leavittsburg, OH passed away on January 31, 2020. He was born on July 19, 1937, to Peter and Anna Runtas in Cherry Valley, PA. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Peter, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Robert V. Thompson

Robert V. Thompson

Jan 30, 2020

Robert V. Thompson, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on January 30, 2020. He was born on April 15, 1931, to Robert and Margaret Thompson in Cranford, N.J.To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Robert, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Robert A. Patnode

Robert A. Patnode

Jan 29, 2020

On January 29, 2020, Robert Alexander Patnode rejoined family and friends in heaven. He was born on January 29, 1937, to Carl and Arrietta (Rocque) Patnode in Burlington, VT. Robert is the final family member to grace this earth. Robert is survived by his wife of 61 years Annette (Frazier), Children, Robert and Dawn Patnode, Bridgett Blow, and Rodney and...

Frank Paolella

Frank Paolella

Jan 28, 2020

Frank Paolella, 57, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on January 28, 2020. He was born on April 20, 1962, to Frank and Agnes Paolella in Brooklyn, NY. A resident of Levittown, NY, Frank ventured to Punta Gorda in 1982 and began volunteering with the Punta Gorda Fire Department. In 1987, his love of firefighting led to a long career...

Carol Murdock

Carol Murdock

Jan 28, 2020

On January 28, 2020, Carol entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior.    She was born March 28, 1931, to Carl and Irma Anderson in Milwaukee, WI.  Carol was married to John Murdock for 66 years and mother of three sons.  Roger (Barbara) Murdock, Trafalgar, IN, David (Dorothy), Murdock,  Barrington, IL, and Rick (Melissa) Murdock, Southlake, TX. and grandmother...

Roger E. Tetrault

Roger E. Tetrault

Jan 27, 2020

Roger E. Tetrault was born September 3, 1941, in Hartford Connecticut, the second of six sons of Hector and Bella Tetrault. He passed away suddenly on Monday, January 27, 2020.  Roger was a standout wrestler in the 1959 class of Huntington High School on Long Island, New York. He transitioned to gymnastics while attending the U. S. Naval Academy in...

Linda A. Combs

Linda A. Combs

Jan 24, 2020

Linda A. Combs, 62, of Arcadia, FL passed away on January 24, 2020. She was born on July 6, 1957, to Leslie and Phyllis Combs in Winchester, IN. 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.

Charles H.  Thompson, Iii

Charles H. Thompson, Iii

Jan 23, 2020

Charles H. Thompson, III, 63, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on January 23, 2020. He was born on April 1, 1956, to Charles II and Natalie Thompson in Lynn, MA. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Charles, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and...

James Marshall

James Marshall

Jan 23, 2020

On January 23, 2020, James Marshall of Punta Gorda, Florida, at the age of 83 years, unexpectedly but peacefully exited this plane of existence. The welcoming committee consisted of his parents, Anna and Frank Marshall, sister Margaret, nephew Chuck, brother Frank, daughters-in-law, Greta and Maggie and his cherished granddaughter Emily Marshall, plus an abundance of in-laws, cousins, friends, and acquaintances....

Virginia L. Miller

Virginia L. Miller

Jan 22, 2020

Virginia L. Miller, 89, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on January 22, 2020. She was born on May 19, 1930, to Jasper and Nancy Long in Scottsville, KY. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Virginia, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Leonard S. Kaczmarek

Leonard S. Kaczmarek

Jan 21, 2020

Leonard Kaczmarek, 74, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on January 21, 2020. He was born on February 4, 1945, to Stanley and Marguerite Kaczmarek in South Haven, MI. Leonard worked as a Manufacturing Engineer in the automotive industry and found delight in being members of the Corvette Coventry of Southwest Michigan. He and his wife Diana traveled between Michigan...