Obituaries

Sharolyn K. Hickman

Sharolyn K. Hickman

Aug 1, 2020

Sharolyn Kay Hickman, 68, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away Saturday, August 1st, 2020.  She was born in Bellefontaine on December 7, 1951, to Avonelle (Blackburn) Grimes, who survives in Florida and the late Ben Grimes. She is survived by her daughter, Kelsey Deal and granddaughter Kia Teivs; and two sisters, Tamra Spaw and Rita (Scott) Robinson.  She was preceded ...

Clayton W. Justice, Jr.

Clayton W. Justice, Jr.

Jul 30, 2020

Born October 31, 1945, in Abington, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County; Son of Clayton and Evelyn (Reidenbach) Justice.  Graduated from Hatboro-Horsham High School in Horsham, PA in 1964.  Joined the Navy in 1965 and served on the USS Arcadia as an electrical stock clerk.  He is a Vietnam veteran and was Honorably Discharged from the United States Navy on September 19, 1971. ...

Thomas E. Prince

Thomas E. Prince

Jul 25, 2020

Thomas Prince, 67, of Cape Coral, FL passed away on July 25, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1953, to Edwin and Mary Prince in Zanesville, OH.  Tom moved to Cape Coral, FL from Dresden, OH in 2014. Tom was a crane operator for AK Steel in Zanesville, Ohio for many years.  His fondness of music led him to...

Jim  Sluzewski

Jim Sluzewski

Jul 24, 2020

Jim (James Nathan) Sluzewski passed away on July 24, 2020; he was born on April 10, 1979, in Crown Point, Indiana. Jim shared his time between Denver, CO, and Punta Gorda. Preceded in death by his brother, Rick; maternal grandparents Grace and Leonard Richardson and paternal grandparents Cecelia and Dr. Richard Sluzewski; and aunt Sharon Richardson. He is survived by...

Donald C. Seale

Donald C. Seale

Jul 24, 2020

Donald Clifford Seale of Lake Suzy, FL died peacefully on July 24th after bravely fighting many years of illness.  Don was born in Boston MA on December 13, 1945, to the late Richard W. and Marjorie (Farnham) Seale.  He grew up in Newton MA and, with his loving wife of 37 years, Rosalyn (Shapiro) Seale, lived in Milford MA for...

Ronald L. Harry

Ronald L. Harry

Jul 21, 2020

On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Ronald Lee Harry, beloved husband, father of three, grandfather of seven, and great grandfather of three, passed away at the age of 81 in Punta Gorda, Florida, from complications of vascular dementia and cancer. Ron was born on June 13, 1939, in Conde, South Dakota, to Marvin and Josephine Harry. He grew up in Ferney,...

Herbert "Bert" F. Leitsch, Iii

Herbert "Bert" F. Leitsch, Iii

Jul 20, 2020

Herbert F. Leitsch III, 69, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on July 20, 2020. He was born on January 19, 1951, to Herbert Jr. and Theresa Leitsch in Darby, PA.  Bert permanently moved to Punta Gorda Isles in 2016 from Wawa, PA after vacationing to the area since 2000. Bert honorably served as a US Navy signalman.  He pursued...

Anna F. Tatchin

Anna F. Tatchin

Jul 19, 2020

Anna F. Tatchin, 80, of North Port, FL passed away on July 19, 2020. She was born on January 8, 1940, to Fedir and Anna Tkach in Ukraine.  Anna moved to North Port in 2013 from Westfield, Massachusetts and became a member of the First Slavic Pentecostal Church.  She enjoyed cooking and spending time tending to her garden. Anna will...

Lakyn S. Walzer-Walters

Lakyn S. Walzer-Walters

Jul 17, 2020

Lakyn Syerra Walzer was granted her angel wings on July 17, 2020, leaving her loved ones behind, after a tragic automobile accident.     Lakyn was born on October 20, 1998, to Erica and Raymond Walzer in Port Charlotte, Florida. She attended both Port Charlotte and Charlotte High Schools.      She cherished being a homemaker for her husband Travis Walters and his sons,...

William E. Norman

William E. Norman

Jul 14, 2020

William E. Norman, 66, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on July 14, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1954, to Charles and Morley Norman in Springfield, OH.  William moved to Punta Gorda in 2010 from Valley Grove, West Virginia after retiring from West Pointe Products.  He previously worked as a welder for the Consolidated Coal Company.  William was...

Michael R. Skeen

Michael R. Skeen

Jul 12, 2020

Michael Skeen, 57, of Port Charlotte, Florida formerly of Covington, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at his residence.  He dedicated over 20 years of service to the Covington, Kentucky Fire Department.  In retirement, he was an avid fisherman.  He was preceded in death by father Delmar Skeen, sister Karen Humphrey (Skeen), nephew Justin Scott.  He is survived by...

Beverly Flaherty

Beverly Flaherty

Jul 11, 2020

Beverly Ann Flaherty, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 11, 2020. She was born in Jersey City, NJ to Anne and Arthur Lofstrom. She married Paul G. Flaherty who preceded her in death in 1975. Beverly always had a fondness for children, especially her own.  She was a homemaker for many years and was able to...

Frances A. Gromalski

Frances A. Gromalski

Jul 11, 2020

Frances A. Gromalski, 80, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on July 11, 2020. She was born on July 26, 1939, to Robert and Marion Walden in Brooklyn, NY.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Frances, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Roland G.  Nasrey

Roland G. Nasrey

Jul 9, 2020

Roland was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and was the beloved son of the late George and Elizabeth Nasrey, also of Boston, Massachusetts. Roland is survived by his loving spouse Elizabeth Nasrey, of Port Charlotte, FL, daughter, Alyson (Nasrey) Battaglia, and her husband, Joseph Battaglia, of Bradenton, FL. Roland leaves behind three adoring grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Gary  F. Newman

Gary F. Newman

Jul 8, 2020

Gary F. Newman, 68, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on July 8, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1952, to Eugene and Lorraine Newman in Neptune, NJ.  Gary grew up in Springlake, NJ, and graduated from Manasquan High, class of 1970. Gary honorably served in the United States Army, retiring in 1991.  He was a member of the...

James A. Manning

James A. Manning

Jul 7, 2020

James A. Manning, 79, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on July 7, 2020. He was born on July 9, 1940, to Joseph and Virginia Manning in Florence, AL.  James honorably served in the United States Navy, active duty and reserves, as a submariner specializing as a Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator and Engineering Lab Technician.  A true mustang, he worked...

John W. Newman

John W. Newman

Jul 4, 2020

John W. Newman, 40, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on the 4th of July, 2020. He was born on Veterans Day, November 11, 1979, in Hayfork, CA. to John and Diane Newman. John moved to Punta Gorda from California in 1980. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Masters in Civil Engineering and great pride in being...

Beverly J. Hodge

Beverly J. Hodge

Jun 30, 2020

Beverly J Hodge went home to the Lord peacefully on June 30th, 2020, at the age of 81. Beverly is survived by her loving daughter Belva (Keith) Garner; loving son Mark (Sandra) Hodge; sister, Barbara (Clyde) Ellerbee; 9 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband Michael Hodge; daughter’s Beverly Harrington and Lottie Hatfield; and...

Linda Godfrey

Linda Godfrey

Jun 26, 2020

Linda Godfrey, 71, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 26, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1949, to Frederick and Vera Graham in Detroit, MI.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Linda, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Charlotte M. Linzey

Charlotte M. Linzey

Jun 21, 2020

Charlotte M. Linzey, 74, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 21, 2020. She was born on November 29, 1945, to Chauncy and Rovina Quick in Saugerties, NY.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Charlotte, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

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