Obituaries

Timothy G. Newell

Timothy G. Newell

Oct 14, 2019

Timothy G. Newell, 35, of Fort Myers, FL passed away on October 14, 2019. He was born on September 5, 1984, to Gary and Jewel Newell in Port Charlotte, FL. Timothy was an admirer of the coastal waters from a very young age. He became an avid fisherman, often found casting a line from the local piers, beaches or inland...

Robert Grundborg

Robert Grundborg

Oct 14, 2019

Robert Grundborg, 52, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on October 14, 2019. He was born on February 1, 1967, to Roland and Rose Grundborg in Rockville Center, NY. 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.

Thomas M. Gower, Jr.

Thomas M. Gower, Jr.

Oct 13, 2019

Thomas M. Gower, Jr., 76, of Fort Myers, FL passed away on October 13, 2019. He was born on January 25, 1943, to Thomas and Sarah Gower in Meridian, MS. 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.

Francis  S. Yanac

Francis S. Yanac

Oct 12, 2019

Francis S. Yanac, 84, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 12, 2019. He was born on October 7, 1935, to John and Emily Yanac in Hazleton, PA. Francis honorably served in the U.S. Army and as a volunteer firefighter for the New Market Fire Department for several years. He worked as an Engineer for the National Starch and...

Annie Williams

Annie Williams

Oct 12, 2019

Annie Williams, 50, of North Port, FL passed away on October 12, 2019. She was born on May 10, 1969, to Milton and Ulive Forrest in Jamaica. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Annie, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Gary Williams

Gary Williams

Oct 12, 2019

Gary Williams, 53, of North Port, FL passed away on October 12, 2019. He was born on September 16, 1966, to Arthur and Gloria Williams in Jamaica. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Gary, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Michael P. Lepanto

Michael P. Lepanto

Oct 12, 2019

Michael P. Lepanto, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 12, 2019. He was born on May 23, 1942, to Michael and Jean Lepanto in Brooklyn, NY. Michael retired in December of 2016 following a long career in Engineering. He and his wife, Patricia, have shared time between Rhode Island and Florida since 2003, spending more of their...

Joseph F. Waughn Jr.

Joseph F. Waughn Jr.

Oct 11, 2019

Joseph F. Waughn, Jr., 83, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 11, 2019. He was born on April 8, 1936, to Joseph and Helen Waughn in Detroit, MI. Joseph retired in 1994 to Port Charlotte from Livonia, MI. where he worked for Ford Motor Company as an Engineer. During his time with the company, he found a balance...

Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman

Oct 10, 2019

Charles C. Chapman, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 10, 2019. He was born on December 30, 1942, to Richard and Jewel Chapman in Tampa, FL. Charles grew up in the Tampa, FL area and graduated from Plant High School. He earned his BS from the University of Florida and an MBA from William and Mary. In...

Ledizia M. Arena

Ledizia M. Arena

Oct 10, 2019

Ledizia “Lea” M. Arena, 100, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 10, 2019. She was born on February 28, 1919, to Oradizio and Gaetana D’Angelo in DeWitt, WV. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Ledizia, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Jonie Sheley

Jonie Sheley

Oct 9, 2019

Jonie Sheley, 69, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 9, 2019. She was born on November 3, 1949, to John and Mildred Scott in Garland, TX. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Jonie, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Anne H. Usher

Anne H. Usher

Oct 8, 2019

Anne H. Usher, 73, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 8, 2019. She was born on February 2, 1946, to Steward and Helen Bohacek in Chicago, IL. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Anne, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Karen Farino

Karen Farino

Oct 7, 2019

Karen Hicks Farino of Port Charlotte, Florida, formally of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away on October 7, 2019 at the Lehigh Acres Hope Hospice.  She was born in Boston on February 25, 1944.  Daughter of the late Harold and Grace Hicks.  Devoted grandmother to Jesse Escobedo and his mother Michelle of Woburn, Ma.  Loving sister to Linda H. Costa of...

Frederick W. Schlender

Frederick W. Schlender

Oct 5, 2019

Frederick W. Schlender, 94, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on October 5, 2019. He was born on September 4, 1925, to Frederick and Elsie Schlender in Ripon, WI. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Frederick, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Jacqueline M. Neri

Jacqueline M. Neri

Oct 4, 2019

Jacqueline M. Neri, 85, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 4, 2019. She was born on April 10, 1934, to John and Hope McMullen in Providence, RI. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Jacqueline, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Barbara L. Miller

Barbara L. Miller

Oct 3, 2019

Barbara L. Miller, 72, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 3, 2019. She was born on August 7, 1947, to Irving and Dorothy Miller in Evanston, IL. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Barbara, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Myrtle L. Webb

Myrtle L. Webb

Oct 2, 2019

Myrtle Lovina Webb, 87, of Port Charlotte, Florida died peacefully at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte after complications related to renal failure on October 2nd, 2019. Mrs. Webb was born December 17, 1931, in Mulgrave, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica West Indies to Anna Levy (nee Maxam) and Joseph Hemming. She migrated to the United States in 1965 and lived in...

Marie Devlin

Marie Devlin

Oct 1, 2019

Marie Devlin, 88, of Punta Gorda passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, after a short illness. She was born and raised in Brooklyn and had lived on Long Island before settling in Florida. In earlier years she enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting and in later years mahjong and words with friends, though her greatest joy in life was spending...

James E. Pennoyer

James E. Pennoyer

Sep 28, 2019

James E. Pennoyer, 98, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on September 28, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1921, in West Chester, PA. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of James, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Albert M. Derks

Albert M. Derks

Sep 27, 2019

Albert M. Derks, 82, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on September 27, 2019. He was born on November 6, 1937, to Albert and Jeanette Derks in Lansing. IL. Al moved to Port Charlotte from Glenwood, IL retiring in 1992 as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the Local 150....