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Barbara Yeomans
Jan. 17, 2026
Barbara J. Yeomans, longtime resident of Fort Myers and passionate supporter of the arts, passed away peacefully on January 17 surrounded by her family. She was 92. Her remarkable life spanned two continents and eras of profound change. Born in the Cotswold region of England, her childhood was...
Joanne Joyce Powell
Jan. 17, 2026
Joanne Joyce Powell, 87, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1938, in Melrose Park, Illinois, to the late Raymond and Thelma (Mason) Wiehle. Joanne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother whose life was centered...
Judith Gage
Jan. 14, 2026
Judith Gage (Kinsky), 81, of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. Born in Rochester, NY, she grew up in a lively family of eleven children. This upbringing instilled in her a vibrant social spirit and a deep-rooted love for community that she carried throughout her...
Elizabeth Ann Moran
Jan. 12, 2026
Elizabeth “Bette” Ann (McNamara) Moran, 87, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on January 12, 2026, surrounded by her family who adored her. Bette was the devoted wife of Edward Moran for 57 years; he predeceased her in 2014. She was the loving mother of Lisa & David Antonelli of Westwood, MA,...
James "Harvey" Hudnall
Jan. 11, 2026
James “Harvey” Hudnall, 94, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. Born in St. Augustine, Florida, Harvey lived a long and meaningful life filled with dedication to his family, service to his country, and commitment to his community. Harvey was married to the love of his life, Lanelle...
Dorothy Marie Richardson
Jan. 09, 2026
Dorothy Marie Richardson (nee West), 79, a cherished resident of Fort Myers, FL since 1960, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Fort Myers. Born on February 6, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Dorothy and John West. Dorothy devoted many years of her life to...
Jacqueline Rudyk
Jan. 09, 2026
Jacquiline Francis (Kearns) Rudyk, lovingly known as Jackie, passed away peacefully at her home in Punta Gorda, Florida, on January 9, 2026, at the age of 76. Jackie was born on May 28, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Thomas Kearns; her sister, Barbara Moran; and her...
Viva Jean McVicker
Jan. 05, 2026
Viva Jean McVicker - Age 94 passed away at 4:32PM on January 5th, 2026 at "Life Care Center of Estero". She was born January 21, 1931 in Sherwood, Ohio in Defiance County to Negley Rohn and Gladys (Williams) Rohn, both deceased. On June 2, 1950 she married Thomas Omar McVicker until his passing...
Daniel Colin Banks
Jan. 05, 2026
Daniel Colin Banks, age 52, unexpectedly passed away on January 5, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida. Daniel was a loving and caring husband, father, son, brother, and friend who truly loved everyone he came into contact with. He was a proud and successful businessman who worked extremely hard, always...
Glenn Alvin Shoffler
Jan. 03, 2026
With deep sorrow and unwavering faith, we announce the passing of Glenn Alvin Shoffler on January 3 at the age of 85. He passed peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side and went home to be with the Lord. Born in Pennsylvania, Glenn lived a life defined by service, leadership, and love....
Martin Teijido
Jan. 01, 2026
Martin Teijido, affectionately known as “El Gallego” passed away on January 1, 2026, in Cape Coral, Florida, where he had lived for over 4 years. Born in Galicia, Spain on December 18, 1939 to the late Domingo and Francisca Teijido. He is survived by his children Elizabeth Schultz (Tyler), Oliver...
Leroy E. "Roy" McDermott
Dec. 30, 2025
Leroy (Roy) E. McDermott passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his Fort Myers home on December 30, 2025. Roy was 90 years old. Roy was born in Gilman, Illinois, on May 14, 1935 to Edward (Irish) and Florence McDermott and was raised in Piper City, Il. He graduated from Piper City...