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Ira "Ray" Childers
Oct 19, 2020
Ira “Ray” Childers, 69, of Port Charlotte passed away October 19, 2020. He was born December 6, 1950, in Paintsville, Kentucky to Marie and Frank Childers and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He began his career in insurance with Western-Southern before moving to Allstate Insurance. He co-founded Childers Insurance Agency Inc. with his brother, Jerry, in Columbus Ohio. In 1989, he...
Sylvia J. Branzei
Oct 18, 2020
Sylvia Jean Branzei was born March 29, 1929, in Detroit, MI to Sylvia and Ivar Anderson. Her family moved to Farmington when she was ten years old. 81 years later, she still spent part of her time on the family land. Sylvia’s Farmington high school graduating class just celebrated its 74th reunion. She graduated from Albion College with a degree...
V. Jeannie Risi
Oct 14, 2020
V. Jeannie Risi, 69, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 14, 2020. She was born on June 1, 1951, to Robert and Verna Wasylik in Chicago, IL. Jeannie moved to Punta Gorda from Broward County in 2013 following her retirement as a Staffing Coordinator for 35 years with Aventura Hospital. Jeannie loved to travel, especially on family vacations...
Oscar G. Soulia
Oct 13, 2020
Oscar George Soulia of North Port, FL (formerly Manchester, NH) passed away on October 13, 2020, after a brief illness. George is survived by his loving partner of many years, Anne Luippold of North Port. He was predeceased by his wife of 36 years, Nancy Jane Soulia; son, Daniel Soulia; and daughter, Anne Wilde. Surviving family members include son, Stephen...
M. Daneen Beaver
Oct 12, 2020
Daneen Beaver, 81, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on October 12, 2020. She was born on February 3, 1939, to William and Lorene Hazel in Braeholm, WV. Daneen moved from Battle Creek, MI to Port Charlotte, and became an active member of Peace River Baptist Church, participating in Awana and singing in the choir. She loved tending to her...
George Troy Junior Smith
Oct 11, 2020
George Junior Troy Smith Born on April 2, 1990, to his loving parents Samantha Rhonda Clarke and George Smith in Queens New York. Troy and his family relocated to Port Charlotte Florida at an early age. This would be Troy’s favorite place to live. He insisted on living there after his parents relocated to Georgia. As a child, Troy excelled...
Josephus F. Rullens
Oct 6, 2020
Josephus F. Rullens, 78, of Englewood, FL passed away on October 6, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1942, to Henricus and Maria Rullens in Castricum, Netherlands. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Josephus, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.
Stephanie A. Eaton
Oct 5, 2020
Stephanie Ann Eaton (Hankins) of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away on October 5, 2020. Born in Indianapolis, Stephanie was raised in Brownsburg, Indiana, and lived in Hendricks County, Indiana for many years. Stephanie worked many years as a dental office manager for her husband, Virgil Eaton, DDS, in Brownsburg. After retirement, she moved to Charlotte County, Florida where she continued...
Janet J. Howaniec
Oct 3, 2020
Janet J. Howaniec, 92, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on October 3, 2020. She was born on June 23, 1928, in Ashland, ME to Wilfred Caron and Charlene Howes Caron. Janet was the eldest sister to Norma, Gloria, Ted, and Carol. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Howaniec of Lewiston, ME. Janet was an awesome mother...
Alan L. Mundy
Oct 3, 2020
Alan L. Mundy 75, passed away on October 3, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, FL on the Navy Base, his family then moved back to Carmi, IL when he was two. He was raised in a farming tradition but was equally compelled by a love of music. Alan played music with his brother Rick throughout his life. The music tradition was...
Helena (Nuala) N. Mocny
Oct 2, 2020
Helena (Nuala) N. Mocny, 78, of Punta Gorda, Florida died peacefully on October 2nd at home with the care of hospice and her family, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, surrounded by her loving family. Born in County Cork, Ireland, Nuala attended St. Vincent’s Convent School where she stood out as a vocalist and performer throughout her childhood. In...
Karen E. Glisson
Sep 30, 2020
Karen Coward Glisson, 66, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2020. She leaves behind her husband of 45 years, Wyatt Glisson; her best friend and the love of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Maxine Coward. Karen and Wyatt were married in December of 1974 and settled down into the business of flowers, starting...
John W. Brady "Jack"
Sep 26, 2020
John W. Brady, known as Jack, son to John S. Brady and Joyce (Webster) Brady, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 62 while at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida on Sept 26, 2020. Born in Waterbury, CT, and a Connecticut native, Jack attended Lynchburg College where he was a varsity swimmer. His love for NASCAR...
Coralie A. Stamp
Sep 26, 2020
Coralie Ann Stamp, 84, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away at the Bayfront Hospital in Port Charlotte on September 26, 2020, at 10:15 PM. She was born on August 5, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio to Martin and Cora Johnson. Coralie married Robert Felger on March 12, 1955. They had four boys: Randolph (Randy), William (Bill), James (Jim), and Norman (Norm). ...
Thomas F. Sullivan
Sep 23, 2020
Tom (Biggie) Sullivan born on June 29, 1948, a graduate of Charlestown High, class of 1965 grew up in Charlestown (forever Townie) and later raised his family in East Boston followed by a happy Florida retirement entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Tom with his notable easygoing demeanor was combating Esophageal Cancer that was complicated by recent...
Jack L. Simmons
Sep 15, 2020
Jack L. Simmons, 84, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at his home. He was born May 23, 1936, in Oakland City, Indiana to Arthur and Marie (Henson)Simmons. He graduated from Oakland City High School in 1954. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 and served for 3 years. He is a graduate of...
Doreen Hyde
Sep 13, 2020
Hyde, Doreen, 79, of Port Charlotte, FL died September 13, 2020. She was born on May 13, 1941, to Crosby and Edna Hawthorne in Hartford, Connecticut. She retired from Walmart after 25 years of service. During her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and relaxing outdoors with a good book. She was predeceased by her parents, Crosby and...
Julius Ehland
Sep 6, 2020
Julius Ehland, 85, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born on March 10, 1935, to Rudolf and Amanda Ehland in Poland. Julius moved to Punta Gorda in January of 1998 from Malvern, PA. Julius honorably served in the United States Air Force as a Finance Specialist. Following his service, he excelled in his...
Alice T. Geddis
Sep 5, 2020
Alice T. Geddis, 96, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on September 5, 2020, with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born on October 26, 1923, to Edward and Frances Downey in Elizabeth, NJ. Alice worked as a school bus driver for 12 years in NJ. She moved to Port Charlotte in 1975 and worked part-time...
Vernon Jimerson
Sep 1, 2020
Vernon Jimerson, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on September 1, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1933, to Clinton and Cynthia Jimerson in Elko, NY. Vernon honorably served in the Army as a Paratrooper during the Cold War. He moved to Port Charlotte in 2002 from Salamara, NY. Vernon enjoyed listening to classical and country music and...
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