Obituaries

Dylan A Hoff

Dylan A Hoff

May 9, 2021

Dylan Albert Hoff, 26, of Punta Gorda, died May 9, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born June 7, 1994, at Desoto Memorial Hospital, the son of Albert Hoff Jr. and Christina Belisle. He attended East Elementary School, Punta Gorda Middle School, and graduated from Charlotte High School in 2012. He attended...

Constance R. Martell

Constance R. Martell

May 9, 2021

Constance R. Martell, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on May 9, 2021. She was born on February 7, 1942, to Arthur and Jelbert Tellier in Providence, RI.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Constance, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Michelle R. Schroeder

Michelle R. Schroeder

May 8, 2021

Michelle Renee Schroeder, 58, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on May 8, 2021, after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born on September 17, 1962, to Albert and Margaret Groppi in Paterson, NJ.  Michelle moved to Canajoharie New York, where she worked on dairy farms. She moved to Florida in 1995 where she met her husband of 23...

Raymond A. Kind

Raymond A. Kind

May 7, 2021

Raymond A. Kind, 60, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on May 7, 2021. He was born July 30, 1960, to Frank and Dolores Kind in Chicago, IL.  A longtime resident of Buffalo Grove, Illinois Ray and his wife Lisa moved to Port Charlotte in 2019.  He was a longtime fan of the Chicago Cubs and shared his love of...

Stephen K. Fogg

Stephen K. Fogg

May 6, 2021

Stephen K. Fogg, Esq., 70, of North Port, FL and formerly of Dover, MA, passed away on May 6, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Stephen was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Stephen Brown Fogg, Jr. and Mary Frances Hensely Fogg. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Elizabeth Fogg. Stephen is survived by his daughter,...

Walter Borysenko

Walter Borysenko

Apr 29, 2021

Walter Borysenko, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2021 in his home, after fighting a long illness, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on November 18, 1944 to Rev. Mykhailo and Olena Borysenko in Waldenburg, Germany. Walter and his family moved to the United States in 1954 and initially resided in...

John H. Young

John H. Young

Apr 25, 2021

John H. Young, 89, of Arcadia, FL passed away on April 25, 2021. He was born on July 22, 1931, to E.B. and Lois Young in Arcadia, FL.  John honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952 and the Marine Corps from 1954 to 1969 retiring as a First Sergeant.  After serving his country, he worked...

Donald E. Skaggs

Donald E. Skaggs

Apr 21, 2021

Born in Princeton, Illinois, to Audrel and Mary Catherine Skaggs, Feb. 3, 1935. Don attended school in Tiskilwa, Streator, Lockport and graduated from Tiskilwa High School in 1953 as valedictorian. He attended Northwestern University Engineering School in 1953-1954. Don served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1955-1957, as a SP-3 with an honorable discharge. On his 24th birthday, he...

Lorraine S. Mazza

Lorraine S. Mazza

Apr 18, 2021

Lorraine Marie S. Mazza, 97, of Port Charlotte Florida passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born September 6, 1923, daughter of May (nee Hendrickson) and Eiler Schlytter, in Brooklyn, New York. Lorraine attended James Madison High School where she met her husband of 69 years Ralph Mazza. She lived in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, NY.  She was baptised, confirmed,...

Phyllis I. Powell

Phyllis I. Powell

Apr 16, 2021

Phyllis I. Powell, 87, of North Port, FL passed away on April 16, 2021. She was born on April 20, 1933, to Ives and Louisa Beatty in Warsaw, IN.  Phyllis moved to North Port, FL in 2004 from Williamsport, IN.  She was a Cosmetologist for several years prior to retiring in the 90s’.  To know Phyllis was to love her. ...

Michael P. Mckee

Michael P. Mckee

Apr 15, 2021

Michael P. McKee, age 71, passed away April 15 in his home in Port Charlotte, FL.  A native of Brewerton, NY, Mike graduated from Central Square High School and Syracuse University. Mike is survived by his three children, Michael (Monika), Daniel (Ramona), and Jennifer (Tim), as well as eight grandchildren and siblings, Ed, Catherine, Nancy, and Patricia.

Charlie J. Bryant, Jr.

Charlie J. Bryant, Jr.

Apr 15, 2021

Charlie J. Bryant, Jr., 39, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on April 15, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1981, to Charlie Bryant Sr. and Mary Boykins in Oxford, UK.  Charlie moved to Punta Gorda in June 2015 from Nashville, TN.  He was a graduate of Wallace Rose Hill High School and worked for Rauland Borg of Florida...

Richard "Tom" T. Brown

Richard "Tom" T. Brown

Apr 13, 2021

Richard “Tom” Thomas Brown, 82, of Gahanna, OH passed away on April 13, 2021. He was born on July 17, 1938, to Arthur and Eva Brown in Mount Vernon, OH.  Tom was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church for 45 years and of the Mifflin Presbyterian Church.  He belonged to the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and...

Robert "Bob" Bruner

Robert "Bob" Bruner

Apr 10, 2021

Robert (Bob) Bruner, 83, passed away on April 10, 2021, at Bayfront Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida. The funeral will take place Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Johnson-Taylor Funeral Home. Robert was born on July 22, 1937, in Detroit, MI to William and Maude Bruner.  He served his country for 4 years in the...

James W. Ashley

James W. Ashley

Apr 9, 2021

James W. Ashley, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on April 9, 2021. He was born on May 3, 1939, to James and Emily Ashley in Chicago, IL.  Jim relocated to Punta Gorda, FL from Naperville, IL.  Jim honorably served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer.  He worked as an Engineer in Heating and Air...

Dana B. Rhoades

Dana B. Rhoades

Apr 5, 2021

Dana B. Rhoades, 71, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on April 5, 2021. She was born on July 21, 1949, to John and Juanita Barrett in Marshall County, West Virginia.  Dana relocated to Port Charlotte in 1985 from Ft. Lauderdale and was of the Protestant faith.  She was a retired beautician and avid animal lover. Dana enjoyed fishing and...

Mark A. Gomes

Mark A. Gomes

Apr 4, 2021

Mark A. Gomes, 51, of Venice, FL passed away on April 4, 2021. He was born on December 1, 1969, to Anthony and Brenda Gomes in Bridgeport, CT.  Mark moved to Florida 19 years ago from Connecticut and worked as a Technician for Venice Pest Control for 9 years.  He was a member and Treasurer of the Sychotic Elements Motorcycle...

Jacqueline A. Church

Jacqueline A. Church

Apr 3, 2021

Jacqueline A. Church, 75, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on April 3, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1945, to George and Viola Gilkison in Battle Creek, MI.  Jacqueline moved to Florida in 1981 from Michigan.  She was an Office Manager for RLC Insurance and served as a Church Counselor.  She was a member of the Gulf Coast...

Gregory A.  Truman

Gregory A. Truman

Apr 2, 2021

Gregory Alan Truman, 38 years old, beloved son of Laura and Alan Truman, devoted brother of Jennifer Truman and Nicholas Truman, dearest grandson of Hilda and Eugene Roche (both deceased), nephew of Lynne Matthews (Donald Leitch), and Lisa Boyer (Ross), great-grandson of Armand Guerrini, Sr. (Deceased). Visitation on Monday, April 12, 2021, from 3-4 pm with a short service to...

Robert (Bob) Gutmann

Robert (Bob) Gutmann

Mar 31, 2021

Robert (Bob) Gutmann of Punta Gorda, Florida went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021.  He graduated from the University of Michigan School of Engineering and spent his career in the automotive industry.  He loved boating, amateur radio, and was active in the church. Bob Gutmann was the oldest of five children born to Robert and Margret Gutmann. ...

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