Obituaries

Mar 9, 2020

Doris D. Oakley, 93, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 9, 2020. She was born November 28, 1926, to John and Minnie Deskin in Wapanucka, OK. Doris was very active within her local community and took great pride in being a bus driver for the children. She was a founding member of the Edmond Historical Society in Oklahoma...

Mar 6, 2020

Henry E. Newsome, Jr., 68, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 6, 2020. He was born June 22, 1951, to Henry Sr. and Virginia Newsome in Portsmouth, VA.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Henry, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Mar 6, 2020

Janette Remieres, 95, of North Port, FL passed away on March 6, 2020. She was born on February 7, 1925, to Raymond and Mary Distefano Petti in Attleboro, MA. Janette was a Payroll Supervisor for the Adams Drug Company of Rhode Island retiring after 24 ½ years in 1980. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo for 40 years....

Mar 6, 2020

Manuel J. Gouveia, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 6, 2020. He was born August 5, 1930, to Julio and Palmira Gouveia in Passaic, NJ.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Manuel, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Mar 5, 2020

Michael W. O’Neal, 64, of North Port, FL passed away on March 5, 2020. He was born July 11, 1955, to Ralph and Patricia O’Neal in Denver, CO.  Michael honorably served for 9 years in the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion and AmVets in North Port, FL.  He worked as an Emergency Planner at...

Mar 5, 2020

Violet L. Schlender, 90, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on March 3, 2020. She was born on March 10, 1929, to Jesse and Ella Rhode in West Allis, WI.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Violet, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Mar 4, 2020

Peter J. Cassidy, Jr., 98, of Hamburg, NJ passed away on March 4, 2020. He was born on July 13, 1921, to Peter Sr. and Ida Cassidy in Paterson, NJ.  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.

Mar 4, 2020

Therese M. Saxton, 64, of Englewood, FL passed away on March 4, 2020. She was born on August 5, 1955, to Richard and Adele Saxton in Brooklyn, NY.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Therese, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Mar 3, 2020

Kenneth George Schaefer of Noblesville, IN passed away at 78 years of age, March 3, 2020, at his residence in Punta Gorda, FL.  After attending some college classes, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.  Following his time as a Marine, he pursued sales, management, and industrial based-business.  He started his own company, Colt Industrial Sales and Marketing...

Mar 2, 2020

Laura D. Luna, 61, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 2, 2020. She was born on April 2, 1958, to Francisco and Lorraine Luna in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Long Island, NY, Laura moved to Florida, lived several years in Tampa & Daytona then came to settle her last years in Punta Gorda in 2017. She was an...

Mar 2, 2020

Jason F. Westmoreland, 43, of North Port, FL passed away on March 2, 2020. He was born November 10, 1976, to Brenda and Kenneth in Bartow, FL.  He moved to North Port in 2003 and became a member of the First Alliance Church in Port Charlotte. Jason was a charismatic jokester who cherished every moment with his family and friends. ...

Feb 28, 2020

Norma J. Reynolds, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on February 28, 2020. She was born June 29, 1926, to Charles and Emma Blackburn in Byesville, OH.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Norma, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

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Feb 22, 2020

Doreen I. Lipe, 73, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 22, 2020. She was born August 22, 1946, to George and Darlene Reib in Scottsbluff, NE. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Doreen, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Feb 22, 2020

Richard H. Habeck, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 22, 2020. He was born on January 22, 1943, to Clarence and Wilma Habeck. 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.

Feb 21, 2020

Maureen A. Young, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 21, 2020. She was born on April 18, 1933, to Matthew and Hilda Young in Hammond, IN.  Maureen will be deeply missed by many loving nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Smith. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating...

Feb 21, 2020

Paul W. Dolina, 80 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away February 21,2020, surrounded by his family at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL.  A Celebration of Life will be held March 14th at the Ridge Harbor Community Center, 30337 Cedar Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982, noon-4 pm. Born March 14, 1939 in Henrietta Oklahoma to the late John Wilburn...

Feb 20, 2020

With our deepest sorrow, we announce that Tracey Lee Mosley, age 28, born October 21, 1991, our most beloved son, brother, family member, and friend passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. Those who knew Tracey, even just a little, will always carry a shining light in their hearts from his special gift of love and acceptance of others. Tracey will...