Obituaries

Aug 23, 2019

Gerard J. Makoski, 92, of Lake Placid, FL passed away on August 23, 2019. He was born on September 24, 1926, to Walter and Helen Makoski in Grand Rapids, MI. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Gerard, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation...

Aug 22, 2019

Ralph W. Mifflin, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was born January 5, 1933, in Buffalo, NY to Ralph and Mabel Mifflin. Ralph lived in Hamburg and Watertown, NY during his earlier years. He became a Christian at the age of 7 thru the Ministry of the Methodist Church vacation Bible School. He attended...

Aug 18, 2019

Edward R. Gantner, 78, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on August 18, 2019. He was born on August 28, 1940, to Clayton and Dorothy Gantner in Dayton, OH. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Edward, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

Aug 18, 2019

Constantine “Charles” S. Christopher, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on August 18, 2019. He was born on December 10, 1929, to Spiros and Jane Christopher in Boston, MA. Constantine served in the Army under the 82nd Airborne Division, leading to his strong dedication to the local chapter in Port Charlotte. A florist by trade, he often enjoyed racing...

Aug 17, 2019

Rayna Mary Cooper, 92, of Port Charlotte, FL, beloved wife, and the best mom ever, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. She was born July 7, 1927, in Chicago, IL, the first of 3 daughters to Lewis and Dorothy Simons. Rayna grew up in Glen Ellyn, IL and attended Glenbard HS. She earned a B.S. in Psychology from Purdue University...

Aug 17, 2019

Richard H. Jarvis, Sr., 84, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was born July 27, 1935, in Pleasantville, NY to Harold and Fannie Jarvis. Richard had a fondness for motorcycles and pushing the limits of cars. He took delight in racing cars on the track and being a test driver for Ford. Richard was...

Aug 16, 2019

Isaac “Bunk” Davis, Jr., 81, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away August 16, 2019. Born November 24, 1937 in Solon, Maine, he was the 6th child of Isaac Davis, Sr. and Arra (Libby) Davis. He attended Solon Schools, graduating from Solon High School in 1956. He excelled in both basketball (averaged 25 points per game all 4 years) and baseball,...

Aug 14, 2019

Agnes K. Sundheimer, 97, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on August 14, 2019. She was born on January 4, 1922, to John and Katherine Sadowsky in New York, NY. Agnes retired to Florida in October of 1984 after working as an Executive Secretary for over 30 years at Dairy Pak. She loved playing bridge and mahjong, completing puzzles, reading...

Aug 14, 2019

John E. Baran, 74, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on August 14, 2019. He was born September 20, 1944, in Braddock, PA to John and Francis Baran. John retired after 27 years of service with Fort Lauderdale Police Department. He served in the United States Coast Guard and always loved being on the water fishing. He will deeply be...

Aug 13, 2019

Walter E. Parady, 99 of Punta Gorda, FL. passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born October 13, 1919, in Old Town, ME. to Norbert and Marie Parady. He passed peacefully at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda, where he received wonderful care. Walter retired to Florida in 2017, formerly of Liberty, ME since 1955. He enjoyed a...

Aug 12, 2019

Julia A. Farquharson, 63, of Punta Gorda passed peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born April 18, 1956 to Kenneth and Carole Bornsheuer in Chillicothe, IL. Julia served her local community as a valued teacher for over 30 years. She was a member of the National Education Association and was very active within the educational system. Julia was...

Aug 8, 2019

Florence was born in Chicago, Illinois, the third child of Harry and Annette Milling. She passed away on August 8th, 2019 and did a whole lot of living in between. She was the last of the “Greatest Generation” in the family, although her older brother just passed away recently. She married Chief Petty Officer Bud Recklein on July 1, 1944....

Aug 8, 2019

Arthur E. Flint, 94 of North Port, FL passed away on August 8, 2019. He was born on March 4, 1925 to Arthur and Edith Flint in Jersey City, NJ. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Allan, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation...

Aug 3, 2019

Lori L. Bowling, 56, of Fort Ogden, was called home on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was born March 5, 1963 in Decatur, IL to Richard and Karen Jones. Lori was a cosmetologist for many years, owning multiple local salons in Punta Gorda. She loved barrel racing with her horses and traveling across the country competing and winning many competitions....

Aug 3, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Jonathan M. Melovic, 33 of Florida passed away on August 2, 2019. He was born on April 22,1986 to Jeffrey Melovic and Theresa Perez in Willingboro, NJ. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Jonathan, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

Jul 29, 2019

Norma A. Nelson McDonald of Port Charlotte, FL died on July 29, 2019, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte. Norma was born in Manistique, MI on January 24, 1935. She was the daughter of Norman and Effie Nelson of Seney, MI. She grew up in Seney and attended Newberry High School in Newberry, MI. She married Kenneth (Kenny) McDonald...

Jul 29, 2019

Jul 27, 2019

Gerald Renirie passed away at home, under hospice care on July 27, 2019. With him were his daughter, his son and his nephew. He was born born March 19, 1927 to Frans and Marie Renirie, both first generation immigrants from the Netherlands. He graduated from Ford Trade School and enlisted in the Navy during World War II. He married Mabel...

Jul 25, 2019

Claudia J. Morse, 82, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. She was the daughter of James and Amelia Wayson, born November 10, 1936 in Annapolis, MD. Claudia was a bookkeeper and active in the Christian Women’s Club and her Methodist church. A member of the Good Sam Club of Florida, she traveled extensively across the country...