Obituaries

Viki J Zeman

Viki J Zeman

Feb 16, 2020

Viki died  Sunday 2/16 at our home in Punta Gorda Florida. Born to the late Charles and Rae Opitz,  Viki grew up in Westfield NJ.  She was awarded a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami (Class of '69)  and enjoyed a diverse career.  She was a speech therapist and special-ed teacher before deciding on a full-time career in...

Charles G. Ashley

Charles G. Ashley

Feb 15, 2020

Charles Greene Ashley, 91, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 15, 2020, surrounded by his children, Steve (Kathy) Ashley of Tennessee and Roxanne (Bob McLean) Jamnik of Maryland. Chuck was born on February 4, 1929, in Crandon, WI and later moved to Oakland County, MI. He retired from Numatics, Inc. after 36 years and relocated to Punta Gorda,...

Anthony "David" Klum

Anthony "David" Klum

Feb 12, 2020

Anthony “David Klum became another one of God’s angels on February 12, 2020.  David was born in Bedford, Ohio on January 16, 1946, to the late Anthony and Margaret Klum. David was a member of the Moose Lodge 1693. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends outdoors. He also enjoyed helping his grandsons work on their trucks and...

Leo R. Roode, Iii

Leo R. Roode, Iii

Feb 11, 2020

Leo R. Roode, III, 74, of Ashaway, RI passed away on February 11, 2020. He was born on March 30, 1945, to Leo Jr. and Albina Roode in Ashaway, RI. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Leo, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Frederick J.  Darling, Sr.

Frederick J. Darling, Sr.

Feb 10, 2020

Frederick J. Darling, Sr. died February 10, 2020, at Solaris Healthcare of Port Charlotte after a long and valiant battle. He was born in Woburn, Ma. December 24, 1933, to Frederick C. Darling and Doris Lasalle Darling. He graduated from Woburn High School in 1951. Fred served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was married to Josephine...

Joseph C. Hayek

Joseph C. Hayek

Feb 9, 2020

Joseph C. Hayek, 74, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on February 9, 2020. He was born on November 17, 1945, to Joseph and Emily Hayek in Berwyn, IL. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Joseph, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Sue S. Sawyer

Sue S. Sawyer

Feb 6, 2020

Sue S. Sawyer, 67, of North Port, FL passed away on February 6, 2020. She was born on May 22, 1952, to Sara Goodwin in Springfield, IL. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Sue, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Olivia S. Tutor

Olivia S. Tutor

Feb 5, 2020

Olivia S. Tutor, 81, of Lake Suzy, FL passed away on February 5, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1938, to Sterling and Virgie Bell in Memphis, TN. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Olivia, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Rosann J. Heisler

Rosann J. Heisler

Feb 5, 2020

On February 5, 2020, Rosann Joy Love Heisler exited her cancer-ridden earthly body and entered into the glorious presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  By the grace of God, she lived and even thrived with the disease for nearly 7 years, far exceeding all medical expectations.  When it became clear that there were no further effective treatments available,...

Donald Clements

Donald Clements

Feb 4, 2020

Retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Don Clements, 84, died from kidney failure at 4:00 AM on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Punta Gorda, Florida.    Don was born on May 21, 1935.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War who began his law enforcement career as a state trooper in South Dakota and served as a U.S. Border...

Conrad T. Grinkiewicz

Conrad T. Grinkiewicz

Feb 4, 2020

Conrad T. Grinkiewicz, 80, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on February 4, 2020. He was born on March 13, 1939, to Conrad and Helen Grinkiewicz in Camden, NJ.  Conrad moved to the Port Charlotte area in 1956 and worked as a mechanic for Eastern Airlines for 30 years.  He was a member of the St. Maximilian Church for several...

Jeanne C. Gallagher

Jeanne C. Gallagher

Feb 4, 2020

JEANNE GALLAGHER, age 95, a resident of Port Charlotte since 1972, died peacefully at home on February 4th, 2020. During her final weeks family and friends from all over the country came to visit with her.              Jeanne was born in Athens, Pa. in 1924 as Jeanne Catherine Harrigan, the second child of Dr. Robert and Josephine Harrigan. She remembers her...

Clifford E.  Phillips

Clifford E. Phillips

Jan 31, 2020

Clifford ‘Cliff’ Earl Phillips, Greencastle, IN, was called to heaven on January 31, 2020, in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born November 1, 1930, the youngest of seven children to Olney and Hazel (Figg) Phillips, Coatesville, IN. Cliff was the beloved husband to S. Louise (Stienecker) for 61 years, she survives. And much-loved father to daughters Cheri (John) Janssen and...

Peter W. Runtas

Peter W. Runtas

Jan 31, 2020

Peter W. Runtas, 82, of Leavittsburg, OH passed away on January 31, 2020. He was born on July 19, 1937, to Peter and Anna Runtas in Cherry Valley, PA. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Peter, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Robert V. Thompson

Robert V. Thompson

Jan 30, 2020

Robert V. Thompson, 88, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on January 30, 2020. He was born on April 15, 1931, to Robert and Margaret Thompson in Cranford, N.J.To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Robert, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Robert A. Patnode

Robert A. Patnode

Jan 29, 2020

On January 29, 2020, Robert Alexander Patnode rejoined family and friends in heaven. He was born on January 29, 1937, to Carl and Arrietta (Rocque) Patnode in Burlington, VT. Robert is the final family member to grace this earth. Robert is survived by his wife of 61 years Annette (Frazier), Children, Robert and Dawn Patnode, Bridgett Blow, and Rodney and...

Frank Paolella

Frank Paolella

Jan 28, 2020

Frank Paolella, 57, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on January 28, 2020. He was born on April 20, 1962, to Frank and Agnes Paolella in Brooklyn, NY. A resident of Levittown, NY, Frank ventured to Punta Gorda in 1982 and began volunteering with the Punta Gorda Fire Department. In 1987, his love of firefighting led to a long career...

Carol Murdock

Carol Murdock

Jan 28, 2020

On January 28, 2020, Carol entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior.    She was born March 28, 1931, to Carl and Irma Anderson in Milwaukee, WI.  Carol was married to John Murdock for 66 years and mother of three sons.  Roger (Barbara) Murdock, Trafalgar, IN, David (Dorothy), Murdock,  Barrington, IL, and Rick (Melissa) Murdock, Southlake, TX. and grandmother...

Roger E. Tetrault

Roger E. Tetrault

Jan 27, 2020

Roger E. Tetrault was born September 3, 1941, in Hartford Connecticut, the second of six sons of Hector and Bella Tetrault. He passed away suddenly on Monday, January 27, 2020.  Roger was a standout wrestler in the 1959 class of Huntington High School on Long Island, New York. He transitioned to gymnastics while attending the U. S. Naval Academy in...

Linda A. Combs

Linda A. Combs

Jan 24, 2020

Linda A. Combs, 62, of Arcadia, FL passed away on January 24, 2020. She was born on July 6, 1957, to Leslie and Phyllis Combs in Winchester, IN. 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.

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