Obituaries

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.

Donald Mott, Jr.

Donald Mott, Jr.

Jun 20, 2020

Donald Mott, Jr., 61, of Englewood, FL passed away on June 20, 2020. He was born on December 26, 1958, to Donald Sr. and Helen Mott in Glen Ridge, NJ.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Donald, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Carol A. Delfa

Carol A. Delfa

Jun 16, 2020

Carol A. Delfa, 75, of North Port, FL passed away on June 16, 2020. She was born on December 15, 1944, to Dominick and Minnie Digiesi in Newark, NJ.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Carol, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Viola L. Whittaker

Viola L. Whittaker

Jun 15, 2020

Viola L. Whittaker, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 15, 2020. She was born on October 30, 1933, to Robert and Eleanor Orr in Trenton, NJ.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Viola, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Dr. Eduardo R. Carmona-Gonzalez

Dr. Eduardo R. Carmona-Gonzalez

Jun 14, 2020

Dr. Eduardo Carmona-Gonzalez, 54, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on June 14, 2020. He was born on January 5, 1966, to Osvaldo and Belen Carmona in Cuba. Beloved by so many, Dr. Eduardo Carmona Gonzalez leaves a legacy that few ever will.  Eduardo was a loving husband for 27 years, to his wife Edenia, and a wonderful father to...

Jane Hill

Jane Hill

Jun 14, 2020

Jane Hill, 84, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on June 14, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1935.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Jane, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Edward G. Elasick

Edward G. Elasick

Jun 13, 2020

Edward G. Elascik, 74, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on June 13, 2020. He was born on December 6, 1945, to Edward and Evelyn Elasick in Passaic, NJ.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Edward, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

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