Dr. Doris E. Schumacher (née Pickel), 77, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Ft. Myers, Florida. Born on August 15, 1947, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Doris pursued an impressive academic career. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Gettysburg College before continuing her...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Russell “Cowboy” Cowan, age 72, of Fort Myers, FL, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his residence. Born on April 16, 1952, in Fort Wayne, IN, John was the son of the late William and Nylla (Wolff) Cowan. He resided in Fort Myers, FL,...

Erwin Eash, 82, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. Born on May 3, 1942, to Eli and Susie Eash in Lagrange, Indiana, Erwin lived a life filled with love, music, and cherished memories. Erwin had a deep passion for gospel and country music, finding joy and comfort...

Joaquin Nieves Soto, 91, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Joaquin was born August 30, 1933, in Camuy, Puerto Rico. Family and friends are invited to a visitation in his honor on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home from...

Frank Metes 70, North Fort Myers Florida formerly of Wilmington Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, after a life well lived. Frank grew up with a passion for craftsmanship, a love of the water and a deep devotion to family. A proud member of the Chicago District Council of...

Stanley Edwin Palmer February 14, 1935 - February 8, 2025 Stanley Edwin Palmer, 89, of Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2025. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he and his brother were moved to Florida in 1943 and later adopted in 1953. Over the years, he built a life filled...

Edward (Eddie) Michael Nolan, Jr. January 11, 1943 – February 8, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward (Eddie) Michael Nolan, Jr., 82, who passed away on February 8, 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida surrounded by family. He was born on January 11, 1943, in Braddock, Pennsylvania,...

Jaquie Rae Bridgeford, 80, a resident of Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at her residence. She was born June 26, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Ted and Betty (Weadick) Ritter. Services are pending with Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens...

Gary Lee Primozich, 67, a beloved resident of North Fort Myers, FL for the past four years, formerly of Brighton, MI, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. Born on July 12, 1957, in Garden City, MI to the late Joseph Primozich and Dorothy Wrinkel Crawford. Gary dedicated his career to La Salle...

William (Bill) Joseph Jeffries, 71, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025. William was born October 2, 1953, to Joseph and Jeanette Jeffries in Washington D.C. William moved to Florida in 1974 with his wife Elaine Jeffries. In 1986, Bill and Elaine opened their own...

Anna Belle Showe, 97, a native of Hagerstown, Maryland, and longtime resident of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025. Anna Belle is survived by her daughter, Linda Matlock; son-in-law, Roland DuBois; grandchildren, Lisa Clark, Tommy Matlock, and Kimberly...

John R. Conway December 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 Age 76 Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard J. Conway and Dorothy Conway; and siblings, James M. Conway, Mary S. “Susanne” Gurciullo, Sally O’Rourke, and sister-in-law Mary Conway. He was followed shortly in death by his brother-in-law,...