Obituaries

Laverne P. Hampton

Laverne P. Hampton

Mar 26, 2021

Laverne P. Hampton (Vern), age 102, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away peacefully March 26, 2021, at the Village Place Health and Rehabilitation Center in Port Charlotte, Florida.  He was born in Vermontville, Michigan to the late Rex and the late Myrtle (Heaven) Hampton.  He was preceded in death by his first wife of 25 years, Virginia (Hubbard) Hampton, in...

Ruth A.  Clay

Ruth A. Clay

Mar 25, 2021

Ruth Ann Clay, 77, of Punta Gorda, FL, entered God’s Kingdom surrounded by family on March 25, 2021. Ruth was born on May 20, 1943, to parents Raymond and Jane Sullivan (Blachford) of Belvidere, IL where she and Daniel, her husband of 54 years, also raised their two sons.  Above all else, Ruth will be remembered as a kind, caring,...

Richard J. Manna

Richard J. Manna

Mar 20, 2021

Richard J. Manna of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away on March 20th, 2021. Rick was born February 5th, 1954 in the city of Milwaukee WI. He attended Nicoleigh High School and UW Oshkosh. He relocated to Punta Gorda, Florida in 2019 after retiring from ZF Industries as the Senior Manager of Services and Operations after 26 years of service. Rick...

Leona (Lee) G. Boland

Leona (Lee) G. Boland

Mar 14, 2021

Leona G. “Lee” Boland of Punta Gorda, FL went to the Lord on March 14, 2021. She was the youngest of 8 children born to Chester and Mary (Zimmer) Fuller in Chicago, IL on October 18, 1934. She received a BA from St. Mary of the Woods College in Indiana and a MA from Kansas State University in Pittsburg, KS...

Alfred H. Rozanski, Jr.

Alfred H. Rozanski, Jr.

Mar 14, 2021

Alfred H. Rozanski, Jr., 77, of Port Charlotte, FL passed on March 14, following a brief illness, his cherished wife and life partner by his side.  The son of the late Alfred H. Rozanski, Sr. and Ruth Rozanski.  Al was a graduate of Dedham public school and the Art Institute of Boston, MA.  Al and his wife were high school...

Penelope (Penny) A. Deutsch

Penelope (Penny) A. Deutsch

Mar 13, 2021

Penelope Anne (Rothen) Deutsch, went to be with her Lord March 13, 2021. After a short illness, she passed away peacefully, with her husband of 27 years, James Deutsch, at her side. She will be greatly missed.    Penelope (Penny) was born in Bedford, England, April 14, 1941, to Stanley and Sarah Rothen, and eventually became a naturalized citizen.     Penny joined...

Kristina D. Gilbert

Kristina D. Gilbert

Mar 8, 2021

Kristina D. Gilbert, 41, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on March 8, 2021. She was born on September 18, 1979, to John and Patricia Gilbert in Providence, RI.  Kristina moved to Port Charlotte from Chepachet, RI, and was a waitress at Wrights Farm. Kristina will be deeply missed by her parents Pattie and Dennis Benevides and John Gilbert; sons...

James Miller

James Miller

Mar 8, 2021

James Henry Curtis Miller of North Port, Florida passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 8, 2021. Jim was born in Akron, Ohio on October 16, 1932. He attended Akron Kenmore High School and Kent State University. He relocated to North Port, Florida in 1994 soon after retiring from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Jim had many...

Margaret  F. Lechner

Margaret F. Lechner

Mar 5, 2021

Margaret F. Lechner, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 5, 2021. She was born on December 27, 1944, to Charles and Evelyn Conrad in Ballville, OH.  Margaret moved to Punta Gorda in 1994 from Milan, OH.  She was a member of the Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606, Port Charlotte Eagles #3296, Port Charlotte VFW #5690, the Women...

Joseph A. Macchia, Jr.

Joseph A. Macchia, Jr.

Mar 4, 2021

Joseph A. Macchia, Jr., 77, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 4, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1943, to Joseph Sr. and Josephine (Horn) Macchia in Jackson, MI.  Joseph relocated to Punta Gorda in 2012 from Jackson, MI after retiring as the Vice President for Advance Turning Manufacturing.  He attended Burnt Store Presbyterian Church.  Joseph enjoyed...

Robert E. Katilus

Robert E. Katilus

Mar 2, 2021

Katilus, Robert E. of Port Charlotte, Florida, formally of South Buffalo, New York, passed away March 2, 2021. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Danielle (Jennings), for over 50 years. He has three children; Robert E., Jr. (Brianne) (grandchildren Cameron, Eliana); Craig D. (Shea) (grandchildren Gavin, Brayden); Kimberly Hedayat (Sassan) (grandchildren Mason, Madison); predeceased by his parents, Walter and...

Colleen S. Tabaczynski

Colleen S. Tabaczynski

Feb 26, 2021

Colleen (Kraepel) Tabaczynski, age 64 passed away peacefully February 26, 2021. She was born July 11, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to William and Aileen Kraepel. She married her love, Gregory Tabaczynski, in December of 1977. Colleen loved and was loved by everyone that met her. Colleen wore many hats during her lifetime from bookkeeper to sales. Her passion for art...

Gaye F. Southworth

Gaye F. Southworth

Feb 25, 2021

Gaye F. Southworth, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL and Mashpee, MA passed away on February 25, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1939, to Justin and Virginia Flanagan in Hartford, CT.  Gaye moved to Punta Gorda in January of 2007 from Scituate, MA where she resided since 1979.  She served as a Legal Assistant for Boston law firms Hale...

Mary Cafaro

Mary Cafaro

Feb 24, 2021

Mary Cafaro, 92, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 24, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1928, to Frank and Filomena Scardera in New York City, NY. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Mary, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Raymond G. Duhamel

Raymond G. Duhamel

Feb 21, 2021

Raymond G. Duhamel, a longtime resident of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on February 21, 2021. Raymond was born in Providence, RI, on October 18, 1925, and grew up in East Providence, with parents Alfred Duhamel and Helen (McQuilton) Duhamel, and three younger sisters. Raymond enlisted in the US Navy at the tender age of 17,...

Robert D.  Burns

Robert D. Burns

Feb 21, 2021

Robert D. Burns, 84, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on February 21, 2021. He was born on September 4, 1936, to Roy and Ora Burns in Saline County, IL.  Robert moved to Port Charlotte in May of 1998 from Washington, IL.  He retired from the State Police of Illinois in 1986 after several years of dedicated and honorable service....

Theresa S. Albright

Theresa S. Albright

Feb 20, 2021

Theresa S. Albright, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 20, 2021. She was born on October 10, 1932, to John and Brigid Sweeney in Narberth, PA.  Theresa moved to Punta Gorda in 1994 from Narberth, PA, and was the owner of a travel agency.  She was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and the Sacred...

Marie E. Hoeping

Marie E. Hoeping

Feb 16, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved family member, Marie Hoeping.  Marie passed away in Port Charlotte, Florida on February 16 at the age of 72. Marie was a devout Catholic.  She served as a Eucharist minister and she was the first one that the family would call if we needed...

Emma R. Wagner

Emma R. Wagner

Feb 14, 2021

Emma (Rose) Wagner, 88 passed away on February 14, 2021.  She moved to Florida in 1969 from Mystic Islands, New Jersey.  She was involved with the VFW in Charlotte County for many years and worked at Winn Dixie and Wal-Mart during her retirement years.    Rose had 5 sons, the late Maurice (Reece) Albertson, twin brother Joseph Albertson, Donald Albertson, Glen...

George A Arle

George A Arle

Feb 13, 2021

George A. Arle, 86, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Bayfront Health in Punta Gorda, FL.  Born June 17, 1934, in Manitowoc, WI.  Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Married Joan Lones on June 26th, 1999.  Retired from WTVO after over 30 years of service.  After retirement, George and Joan enjoyed winters in Florida.  George attended church...

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