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John J. Cossentino
Oct. 05, 2025
Dr. John J., on October 5, 2025, age 93, of St. Petersburg, and formerly of Ft Myers FL, Brooklyn, Malverne, Rockville Centre, Montauk, and Southampton NY, sadly left our world after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Born on March 23, 1932 in Giuliana, Sicily. Beloved husband of...

Bogie Kim
Oct. 01, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bogie K. Kim on October 1, 2025, at the age of 100. He was a devoted husband to Marthina Kim for 66 years. And he was a beloved father to three children, Angie (Brian), Matthew (Aggie) and Thomas (Dorothy). He was proud of granddaughters,...

Alfred Mansell
Sep. 30, 2025
Alfred Mansell, 89 of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. Alfred was born on February 26, 1936, in Plant City, Florida where he spent his early years before moving to Fort Myers in 1952, the place he proudly called home for the remainder of his life. Alfred was a...

Gopal Pati
Sep. 29, 2025
The family of Dr. Gopal C. ‘Indy’ Pati is saddened to announce his passing. After 80+ years of robust living Gopal died on September 29, 2025, from the effects of dementia, in the excellent care of Arden Court and Hope Hospice of Fort Myers, Florida. Gopal is survived by his wife, Karen; and his...

Bradley Justin Carpenter
Sep. 28, 2025
Bradley Justin Carpenter, age 48, of Ft. Myers, Fla., passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. Bradley was born on Aug. 12, 1977, in Buffalo, N.Y. to Mark and Sandra Carpenter. He was a graduate of Estero High School in (1995) and The Florida State University...

Daniel E. Parks
Sep. 27, 2025
Daniel Eugene Parks, 89, of North Ft. Myers, FL died at home with his wife by his side on September 27, 2025. He was a born in Effingham County, Illinois in 1936 to Warren and Iola Parks. Dan attended Elgin High School before joining the U.S. Navy. He was an Enginemen on the Submarine USS Charr...

Steven Curtis Ratliff Sr.
Sep. 26, 2025
Steven Curtis Ratliff SR- Lehigh Acres, Florida. Born at home in Canton, Ohio on February 10,1947 passed away at home on September 26, 2025, with his family by his side at the age of 78. Steve is survived and missed by his loving wife of 46 years Virginia Lynn Ratliff (nee McVicker), his loving...

George Whitey Fielding
Sep. 24, 2025
George (Whitey) Fielding, 90, formerly of Lawrence and Methuen, MA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24th at his residence in Cape Coral, FL. Family was everything to George, from raising his four sons to watching his grandsons playing their various sports. He also loved watching the Red Sox...

Phillip Clemons
Sep. 24, 2025
Phillip Allan Clemons, 78, died peacefully on the morning of September 24, 2025, at his home in North Ft. Myers after a prolonged struggle against leukemia. Phillip was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland and grew up in Martinsville, Virginia and the surrounding area. Phillip was the youngest of 3...

Marilyn Jean Burpee-Vidussi
Sep. 23, 2025
Marilyn Jean Burpee-Vidussi, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida. A vibrant and multifaceted woman, Marilyn lived a life full of passion, curiosity, and adventure. She was best known for her love of orchids, which blossomed into a lifelong...

Robert S. Zlobl
Sep. 23, 2025
NAPLES – Robert Stephen Zlobl passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in Naples, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 22, 1948, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Robert built a life marked by dedication to his craft and deep care for those around him. Over the course of his...

Scott Richard Peyla
Sep. 22, 2025
Scott R. Peyla, age 66, of Fort Myers, FL passed away September 22, 2025 at HealthPark Medical Center. He was born on December 13, 1958, in Joliet, IL the son of the late Charles R. and Jacquelyn J. (Smith) Peyla. Scott lived a life marked by deep love, loyalty, and generosity. He attended...