Obituaries

Donald R. Cornell

Donald R. Cornell

Apr 2, 2020

Donny Cornell: Tribute in Seven Verses  Donny Cornell had Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD. But he made the best of it, lived with it. He showed up for life. He owned the kitchen at Sunnybreeze. That was his space.  He closed the cupboard doors. He punched the ticket of all who entered there. Perched on his stool, at the counter,...

Karen M. Tevyaw

Karen M. Tevyaw

Apr 1, 2020

Karen M. Tevyaw, 58, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on April 1, 2020. She was born on April 8, 1961, to Myles and Mary Harte in Evergreen Park, IL.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Karen, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Herman "Brett" Brettschneider

Herman "Brett" Brettschneider

Mar 31, 2020

Herman “Brett” Brettschneider, 71, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 31, 2020. He was born on April 19, 1948, to Nat and Mildred Brettschneider in New York, NY.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Herman, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Maria L. Guzman Altavilla

Maria L. Guzman Altavilla

Mar 30, 2020

Maria L. Guzman-Altavilla, 58 passed away on March 30th, 2020. She was born on April 3rd, 1961 to Alexis and Juana Guzman in Miami, Florida. The family moved to Port Charlotte when she was a little girl. Maria enjoyed spending her time singing and songwriting, but most of all being with her grandchildren. Maria is survived by her mother Juana,...

Donna D. Stasa

Donna D. Stasa

Mar 29, 2020

Donna D. Stasa, 78, of Englewood, FL passed away on March 29, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1941, to John and Marjorie Davidson in Richmond, MO.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Donna, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Kenneth E. Gellart

Kenneth E. Gellart

Mar 28, 2020

Kenneth E. Gellart, 86, of Hamburg, NY, died unexpectedly on March 28, 2020, in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born on December 22, 1933, to Gustav and Evelyn Gellart in Buffalo, NY. After graduating from Riverside High School in Buffalo, Ken attended Syracuse University. In 1955, he joined the New York State Police. He served honorably in the United States...

Edward F. Watts

Edward F. Watts

Mar 28, 2020

Edward F. Watts, 67, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 28, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1952, to Edward and Thelma Watts in Long Island, NY. Edward honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He moved to Florida in 1988 from New York and worked for Davey Tree for 10 years prior...

Joan M. Gilbert

Joan M. Gilbert

Mar 27, 2020

Joan M. Gilbert, 61, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 27, 2020. She was born on September 17, 1958, to Flounoy and Joan I. Gilbert in Ft. Myers, FL.  Joan moved to Punta Gorda in 1971 and worked as a Phlebotomist before staying at home with her family.  Being of the Pentecostal faith, Joan found great solace in...

David M. Heckler

David M. Heckler

Mar 26, 2020

David M. Heckler, 89, of Gainesville, FL passed away on March 26, 2020. He was born on August 22, 1930, to Maurice and Marjorie Heckler in Pittsburgh, PA.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of David, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Charleen P. Fiorentino

Charleen P. Fiorentino

Mar 26, 2020

Charleen P. Fiorentino, 74, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on March 26, 2020. She was born on October 13, 1945, to Arthur and Sophie Fiorentino in Buffalo, NY.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Charleen, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Theodore L. Gladson

Theodore L. Gladson

Mar 26, 2020

Theodore L. Gladson, 65, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on March 26, 2020. He was born on June 20, 1954, to George and Mary Gladson in Indianapolis, IN.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Theodore, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

John C. Algar

John C. Algar

Mar 25, 2020

John C. Algar, 49, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on March 25, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1970, to Chipley and Virginia Algar in Bradenton, FL.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of John, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Eugene Fichter

Eugene Fichter

Mar 24, 2020

Eugene Fichter, 91, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 24, 2020. He was born on October 24, 19285, to Stephan and Pauline Fichter in Germany.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Eugene, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

James J. Borg

James J. Borg

Mar 22, 2020

James J. Borg, 71, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 22, 2020. He was born on April 14, 1948, to Peter and Emily Borg in Chicago, IL.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of James, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Dorothy E. Quednau

Dorothy E. Quednau

Mar 21, 2020

Dorothy Evelyn (Norton) Quednau was born in Punta Gorda, FL on December 21, 1923, and departed this life on March 21, 2020, at the age of 96. Dorothy was a devoted mother and grandmother.  For many years she was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader.  She enjoyed working at the voter polls and visiting with friends. She lived on Marion...

Ursella K. Riley

Ursella K. Riley

Mar 21, 2020

Ursella M. Riley, (12/18/1945-3/21/20) Port Charlotte, passed after battling a long illness. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was raised by Tom and Gladys Meador in Bethel, Ohio. She attended Miami University of Ohio, taught Special Education classes for Charlotte County Public Schools, and was the Broker/Owner of A-Team Realty.   Ursella is survived by her best friend Larry Bartlett,...

Steven J. Simpson

Steven J. Simpson

Mar 20, 2020

Steven J. Simpson, 61, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 20, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1958, to Thomas and Kathleen Simpson in Mechanicsburg, PA.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Steven, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Shirley B. Mcbride

Shirley B. Mcbride

Mar 18, 2020

Shirley B. McBride, 85, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on March 18, 2020. She was born August 6, 1934, to William and Erma Lyon in Flint, MI.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Shirley, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Rudolph "Ted" Nerlinger

Rudolph "Ted" Nerlinger

Mar 18, 2020

Rudolph "Ted" Nerlinger, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away in his home on March 18, 2020 with his wife by his side. Ted was a man who led an amazing life and needs no embellishment. He graduated from Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School and enlisted into the Navy to serve his county. After serving in the Navy he attended Penn State. Not...

John G.  Harris

John G. Harris

Mar 17, 2020

John G. Harris, 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on March 17, 2020. He was born on January 15, 1937, to Everett and Ethel Harris in Berlin, NH.  To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of John, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

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