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Beverly Jean Graydon
Jan. 28, 2023
Mrs. Beverly Graydon gracefully departed with her loving husband and children by her side on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was 75 years old. Beverly preferred to be called Bev. She is survived by her husband Larry Graydon, five sons: Kenneth Goffinet, Michael Goffinet, Joseph Goffinet, Eric...
Justin Edward Kalish
Jan. 28, 2023
Justin Edward Kalish passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023, he was 34 years old. Justin was born in Englewood, New Jersey on April 3, 1988 and was the proud son to Karen (Schumacher) and David F. Kalish. A Visitation for Justin will take place from 10:00 AM until 12:00...
Richard John Starace
Jan. 27, 2023
Richard John Starace (Ricky the Bull) passed away on January 27, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late Anthony (Doc) and Mary Starace. Rick is survived by Diane Starace, the love of his life, his friend and son Christopher, brothers John (Jean) and Anthony (Martha) Starace, in laws Deborah...
Elmer LeRoy Taylor
Jan. 26, 2023
Elmer "El" LeRoy Taylor left us, unexpectedly, the morning of Thursday, January 26, 2023. He had endured a lengthy illness but every ounce of his spirit was determined to fight and to get through it. He had just celebrated his 87th birthday five days prior. El originally hailed from Southeastern...
Janet Ruth Neff
Jan. 26, 2023
Janet Ruth Neff, 88, a resident of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 under the care of Tidewell Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33907.
Harry Ivan Bargdill
Jan. 24, 2023
Harry Ivan Bargdill was born in Delaware, Ohio on December 5, 1943 to Janet and Harry Bargdill. He married Janet Marie Schimmelman and had two children, Cindy Susan Fravel and Richard William Bargdill. He left this life on January 24, 2023. Now his wishes: Do not grieve for me, for now I’m free!...
Donald "Don" R Fairbairn
Jan. 24, 2023
Donald R. (Don) Fairbairn, 67, of Fort Myers, Florida, died suddenly on January 24, 2023. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 7, 1955, to James P. and Amanda Nette Stauffer Fairbairn. His parents and paternal grandparents, Peter and Harriet Bauman Fairbairn, who retired and resided in Fort...
Janet Schneider
Jan. 21, 2023
Janet Eleanor Schneider, 77, a resident of Fort Myers passed away on January 21, 2023. She was born in New York on July 27, 1945. Janet is survived by her daughter (Janet Sharkey), sons (Scott and Kenneth Schneider), grandchildren (Maia, Jack, Kellyn and Jordan), great grandchildren, brother (Ron...
Paityn Elizabeth Demmler
Jan. 20, 2023
Our dearest Paityn Elizabeth Demmler’s short life ended peacefully at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida on Friday, January 20th, 2023. Her smile and full body laughs lit up the room. She is preceded in death by her loving father Tim Demmler, sister Olivia Demmler, and grandfather...
Felipe Santiago
Jan. 20, 2023
Felipe Santiago, 92, a longtime resident of Lehigh Acres, FL passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, under the care of Hope Hospice at his residence. He was born July 15, 1931, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to the late Clotilde and Petra Perez Santiago. Felipe was blessed to live a long life, in his...
Jimmie Arnold
Jan. 19, 2023
Just days before his 86th birthday, Jimmie Arnold passed away to enter His Heavenly Kingdom after a long struggle with several chronic healthcare conditions. He was a lifelong resident of Ft. Myers and Lee County. Born into a multigenerational Florida family, Jimmie came into this world being...
Brent L. Finley
Jan. 19, 2023
Brent Lee Finley, 63, passed away suddenly at home on the afternoon of January 19, 2023. Brent was born on March 261959 in Rockford, llinois. Brent is lovingly remembered and survived by his wife Randa of 20 years; his two sons Trent Finley and his wife Nicole, Travis Finley and his wife Shanae;...