Obituaries

John A. Winch

John A. Winch

Sep 21, 2019

John A. Winch, 70, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on September 21, 2019. He was born on July 21, 1949, to John and Grace Winch in Phoenix, AZ. 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.

Arthur C. Smith

Arthur C. Smith

Sep 21, 2019

Arthur C. Smith, 76, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on September 21, 2019. He was born on October 20, 1942, to George and Helen Clarke in Peabody, MA. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Arthur, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Ronald Okey Cozzens

Ronald Okey Cozzens

Sep 21, 2019

Ronald Okey Cozzens, 59, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was born on July 16, 1960, to James and Audrey Cozzens in Erie, PA. Okey had a zest for life, always keeping the room full of laughter with his jokester mentality. Ever the gentleman, he always took it upon himself to care for others,...

Victoria Ducasse

Victoria Ducasse

Sep 18, 2019

Victoria DuCasse, 85, of Punta Gorda passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was born January 4, 1934, in Harrison, NJ. to John and Stella Kellinski. Victoria spent most of her years in Kearny, NJ., relocating to Punta Gorda in 2017. She enjoyed knitting and was very dedicated to the church. Victoria became a parishioner at San Antonio Catholic...

Francis W Mcshaffry

Francis W Mcshaffry

Sep 17, 2019

Francis W. McShaffry, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on September 17, 2019. He was born on January 5, 1933, to Joseph and Ida McShaffry in Philadelphia, PA. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Francis, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

Shirley M. Ponticelli

Shirley M. Ponticelli

Sep 17, 2019

Shirley M. Ponticelli, 87, of Punta Gorda passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She was born August 15, 1932, in Northumberland, NH to Frank and Christie Stark. Shirley moved to Punta Gorda in January of 1988 from Amesbury, MA., retiring in 1993 as a Medical Secretary, Billing Specialist. In 1994, she became a parishioner of Sacred Heart in Punta...

Timothy Roberge

Timothy Roberge

Sep 15, 2019

Timothy J. Roberge, 42, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on September 15, 2019. He was born on June 12, 1977, to Joseph and Patricia Roberge in Manchester, NH. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Timothy, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.

James L. Sprague

James L. Sprague

Sep 9, 2019

James Larry “Ole Pa” Sprague, 83, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Owosso, Michigan passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, in Punta Gorda. He was the son of Ivan and Marvel Sprague, born on May 29, 1936, in Owosso, MI. James was an Army Veteran, also a member of the VFW and the Shiawassee Dog and Gun Club. James was...

Debra A. Vigeant

Debra A. Vigeant

Sep 7, 2019

Debra A. Vigeant, 65, of Port Charlotte, FL. passed away on September 7, 2019. She was born July 31, 1954, in Farmingdale, NY to the late John Fandozzi and Josephine Firriolo. Debra was raised in Long Island, New York as the oldest of three siblings. After graduating from high school in New York, she went on to earn her undergraduate...

Barbara J. Kelly

Barbara J. Kelly

Sep 6, 2019

Barbara J. Kelly, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 28, 1941. She completed her nursing training at Saint Vincent’s in New York City and practiced nursing in New York, Massachusetts, California, and Florida. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her...

James V. Soules

James V. Soules

Sep 5, 2019

James V. Soules, 74, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on September 5, 2019. He was born on May 31, 1945, to Peter and Fern Soules in Detroit, MI. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of James, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

Daniel A.  Rydberg

Daniel A. Rydberg

Sep 4, 2019

Daniel Arthur Rydberg, 76 of Punta Gorda, FL., passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born July 4, 1943, in the Bronx, NY to Arthur and Lilian Rydberg. He passed in the early morning in the presence of his loving wife of 54 years, Maureen Rydberg. Daniel, aka. Big Dan or “The Swede”, but most memorably as “Poppy”,...

Harry L. Crumpley

Harry L. Crumpley

Sep 3, 2019

Harry L. Crumpley, 81, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on September 3, 2019. He was born on February 9, 1938, to Corbett and Rosa Crumpley in Kansas City, KS. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Harry, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation...

Kenneth W. Abbs

Kenneth W. Abbs

Aug 30, 2019

Kenneth W. Abbs, 98, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on August 30, 2019. He was born on March 26, 1921, to Theodore and Gertrude Abbs in Sturges, MI. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Kenneth, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

Myrna Kay  Porter

Myrna Kay Porter

Aug 27, 2019

Myrna K. Porter, 73, of Lake Suzy, FL died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.  Cancer took her down, her Lord and Savior took her up.  She was born December 22, 1945, in New Brighton, PA to Edward and Jean Little. Myrna graduated from New Brighton High School (3rd in her Class) in 1963. ...

Shirley Berryman

Shirley Berryman

Aug 25, 2019

Shirley Berryman, 83, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on August 25, 2019. She was born on October 20, 1935, to Thomas and Bessie Conley in Lansing, MI. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Shirley, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

Marie G. Plumb

Marie G. Plumb

Aug 24, 2019

Marie G. Plumb, 104, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on August 24, 2019. She was born on March 22, 1915, to Richard and Mary Sperber in Peru, IL. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Marie, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

Gerard J. Makoski

Gerard J. Makoski

Aug 23, 2019

Gerard J. Makoski, 92, of Lake Placid, FL passed away on August 23, 2019. He was born on September 24, 1926, to Walter and Helen Makoski in Grand Rapids, MI. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Gerard, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation...

Ralph W. Mifflin

Ralph W. Mifflin

Aug 22, 2019

Ralph W. Mifflin, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was born January 5, 1933, in Buffalo, NY to Ralph and Mabel Mifflin. Ralph lived in Hamburg and Watertown, NY during his earlier years. He became a Christian at the age of 7 thru the Ministry of the Methodist Church vacation Bible School. He attended...

Edward R. Gantner

Edward R. Gantner

Aug 18, 2019

Edward R. Gantner, 78, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on August 18, 2019. He was born on August 28, 1940, to Clayton and Dorothy Gantner in Dayton, OH. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Edward, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

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