Obituaries

Aug 13, 2019

Walter E. Parady, 99 of Punta Gorda, FL. passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born October 13, 1919, in Old Town, ME. to Norbert and Marie Parady. He passed peacefully at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda, where he received wonderful care. Walter retired to Florida in 2017, formerly of Liberty, ME since 1955. He enjoyed a...

Aug 12, 2019

Julia A. Farquharson, 63, of Punta Gorda passed peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born April 18, 1956 to Kenneth and Carole Bornsheuer in Chillicothe, IL. Julia served her local community as a valued teacher for over 30 years. She was a member of the National Education Association and was very active within the educational system. Julia was...

Aug 8, 2019

Florence was born in Chicago, Illinois, the third child of Harry and Annette Milling. She passed away on August 8th, 2019 and did a whole lot of living in between. She was the last of the “Greatest Generation” in the family, although her older brother just passed away recently. She married Chief Petty Officer Bud Recklein on July 1, 1944....

Aug 8, 2019

Arthur E. Flint, 94 of North Port, FL passed away on August 8, 2019. He was born on March 4, 1925 to Arthur and Edith Flint in Jersey City, NJ. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Allan, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation...

Aug 3, 2019

Lori L. Bowling, 56, of Fort Ogden, was called home on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was born March 5, 1963 in Decatur, IL to Richard and Karen Jones. Lori was a cosmetologist for many years, owning multiple local salons in Punta Gorda. She loved barrel racing with her horses and traveling across the country competing and winning many competitions....

Aug 3, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Jonathan M. Melovic, 33 of Florida passed away on August 2, 2019. He was born on April 22,1986 to Jeffrey Melovic and Theresa Perez in Willingboro, NJ. To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Jonathan, please visit www.LTaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

Jul 29, 2019

Norma A. Nelson McDonald of Port Charlotte, FL died on July 29, 2019, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte. Norma was born in Manistique, MI on January 24, 1935. She was the daughter of Norman and Effie Nelson of Seney, MI. She grew up in Seney and attended Newberry High School in Newberry, MI. She married Kenneth (Kenny) McDonald...

Jul 29, 2019

Jul 27, 2019

Gerald Renirie passed away at home, under hospice care on July 27, 2019. With him were his daughter, his son and his nephew. He was born born March 19, 1927 to Frans and Marie Renirie, both first generation immigrants from the Netherlands. He graduated from Ford Trade School and enlisted in the Navy during World War II. He married Mabel...

Jul 25, 2019

Claudia J. Morse, 82, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. She was the daughter of James and Amelia Wayson, born November 10, 1936 in Annapolis, MD. Claudia was a bookkeeper and active in the Christian Women’s Club and her Methodist church. A member of the Good Sam Club of Florida, she traveled extensively across the country...

Jul 25, 2019

Jul 24, 2019

Bessie V Vangeloff Keller, 85, of Port Charlotte, FL. passed peacefully on July 24th, 2019 at the Tidewell Hospice Home in Bradenton, Florida. Bessie was diagnosed with cancer in November of 2018 and given only a few months of life. Not one to give up easily, Bessie continued to enjoy her life for another 8 months, before complications of the...

Jul 24, 2019

Samuel B. Tafoya, 96, of Punta Gorda, FL died Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Born to Henry and Albina Tafoya on February 8, 1923 in Dearborn, MI.

Jul 23, 2019

Roberta L. Mann, 70, of Arcadia, FL passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born April 14, 1949 in Somerville, NJ to Robert and Helen Hey. Roberta relocated to Arcadia in 1986 establishing herself as a local business owner operating a local grocery store. She also opened a comic store downtown and worked for the County as a...

Jul 22, 2019

Julius Palermo, 95, of Punta Gorda, Florida died Monday July 22, 2019. He was the son of Charles and Sarah Palermo, born April 12,1924 in Mt. Morris, NY. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

Jul 21, 2019

Jul 21, 2019

Eileen A. Faber, 82, of Punta Gorda passed away July 21, 2019. She was the daughter of Thomas and Eileen Dalton born July 1, 1937 in Ballyhaunis, Ireland. She married John Faber on February 11, 1961, and they came to Port Charlotte in 1972. Eileen was an RN at St. Joseph's Hospital (now Bayfront Port Charlotte) and began the first...

Jul 17, 2019

Jul 16, 2019

John A. Mitkish, Jr., 76, of Punta Gorda passed away July 16, 2019. He was born October 22, 1942 in Brownsville, PA. John will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years, Sheila; daughter Denise (Vinny); son Brian (Christine); sister Barbara (Bill); and 3 grandchildren. The family is requesting donations be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention...