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Rolland C Beckham
Feb. 21, 2023
Rolland C. Beckham, 80, a father, teacher and coach died Tuesday night, Feb. 21, 2023, in Punta Gorda, Fla. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlene Nicely. Mr. Beckham graduated in 1960 from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis. There he made a life-long friend in David Norton Jr....
Richard "Dick" Howard Kalfus
Feb. 21, 2023
Richard Howard Kalfus of Cape Coral passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Richard was born on January 20, 1936, to Jack and Charlotte (Segal) Kalfus in Brooklyn, NY. Dick has called Florida his home for the past 35 years and enjoyed being part of the community. Throughout his time...
Saintales Desroche
Feb. 21, 2023
Saintales Desroche passed peacefully in Fort Myers on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Saintales was born January 15, 1961, to Dernier Desroche and Imacqules Philogene in Lagonave, Haiti. Saintales has called Florida his home for 40 years. He was a long-time deacon at the Eglise de Dieu La Jerusalem...
Lawrence Thompson
Feb. 21, 2023
Lawrence Thompson, 81, of Port Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born December 21, 1941 in New Jersey. He is survived by his beloved wife, Violet Thompson; his son, Richard Thompson and his step-son: Donald Pridemore. He was preceded in death by his children: John Thompson...
Darlene Ann DiStefano
Feb. 21, 2023
With tremendous sadness our family announces the passing of our beloved sister, wife, mother, aunt, godmother, grandma, and friend, Darlene DiStefano, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Darlene was the oldest daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn Moffitt of Fort Myers, FL. Darlene grew up in...
Nancy Helen Cox
Feb. 19, 2023
Nancy Helen Cox, 84, originally from Roselle, N.J., passed away from Glioblastoma on February 19, at Hope Hospice. She was a long time resident of Ft. Myers, Florida. During her life, she worked along side her husband Ron to build a successful dewatering company. Nancy was a supportive and...
Eva Georgeann "Georgie" Gebauer
Feb. 18, 2023
Eva Georgeann “Georgie” Gebauer, 86, longtime resident of Sanibel, FL passed away peacefully Saturday, February 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Hope Hospice. She was born June 19, 1936 to the late, George and Helen Wood. Georgie, or ”Gumby” as she was...
Walter "Buck" Raymond Fulton Jr.
Feb. 16, 2023
Walter "Buck" Raymond Fulton Jr. passed away on February 16, 2023 in Fort Myers. Walter, or Buck as he was affectionately known by, was born May 13, 1942, to Walter and Anna (O'Malley) Fulton in Pittsburgh, PA. Buck has called South Florida his home since the young age of 5 years old. He served 2...
Virginia S. Harrison
Feb. 15, 2023
Virginia S. Harrison, 91, a lifelong Florida resident passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, February 15, 2023 under the care of Hope Hospice. She was born October 28, 1931 in Cairo, GA to the late Earnest and Pauline (nee Hawthorne) Stokes. Virginia was a very Proud Mom of her 6...
Robert "Paul" Mundt
Feb. 13, 2023
Robert “Paul” Mundt, 82, passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice in Leigh Acres on Monday, February 13, 2023. Paul was born to Cecelia and William Mundt in Scranton, Pennsylvania on March 8, 1940. He graduated from Clifton High School in 1958 before serving his country in the United States Coast...
James Elicone
Feb. 11, 2023
James (Jim) Elicone of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Danville, NH and East Boston, MA passed away on February 11, 2023 at age 71. Beloved son of his late parents, Marcello and Laura Elicone, loved by his late grandparents, and late and living aunts and uncles. Dear brother of Marcella (Marcy)...
Wayne K. Hood Jr.
Feb. 11, 2023
Wayne Kay Hood Jr., beloved father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on February 11, 2023 at the age of 87. Wayne was a loving and spiritual man of God, generous of heart and kind to all. He was born February 23, 1935 in Pensacola, FL to Wayne K. Hood Sr. and Virginia Marie...