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We celebrate the life of our father, Richard L. Travas, and find peace in knowing he is now flying with the angels. “Dick,” as he was known by friends, was born in Trenton, NJ on June 27, 1934 to John and Hulda Travas. Upon high school graduation, Dick joined the U.S. Air Force and started his...

Dr. Van R. Speas, 86 of Fort Myers departed this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Van was born in Burlington to Helen M. and Clarence J. Speas on March 8, 1940. He attended Burlington High School through grade 10 and graduated high school in Phoenix. Dr. Speas attended Arizona State University and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph A. Pulte (71) of North Ft. Myers, FL on May 5, 2026. He was a beloved husband to Monica for 41 years, a dedicated father to Joseph Pulte (Leesa), Elizabeth Schmidt (Robert), Denilynne Pulte and Donnie Pulte (Chelsi), and a doting...

Philip A. Scribner, of Bonita Springs, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on December 12, 1943, Philip spent his childhood growing up in various locations throughout New York. He graduated from Syosset High School in 1962 and attended the Steamfitters Local 638 Apprentice...

Daniel H Schultz, 64, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on May 04th, 2026. He was born on March 23rd, 1962 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to parents Junior Gerald Schultz and Lillian Rivera. Danny was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be remembered for his genuine...

Monica Hether Wilcox, a vibrant, joyful, and deeply loved woman, passed away on May 3, 2026, just days shy of her 66th birthday. Born on May 5, 1960, in Trinidad to Stewart and Mary Alleyne. Monica was the youngest of ten children and grew up in a large, lively family that shaped her adventurous,...

William Harvey “Bill” Mellor, 101, died on the evening of April 30, 2026, in Ft. Myers, Florida. He was born on December 22, 1924, in Ft. Myers, a son of attorney Fred H. Mellor of Pensacola, who came to Ft. Myers to practice law in 1921, and the former Fannie Anderson of Tampa. Bill was educated...

Tom was born in Helena Montana, January 25, 1951, the son of Thomas and Agatha (Frenk) Patterson. He attended grade school and high school in Helena graduating from Helena High School; entered Eastern Montana College in Dillon Montana; transferred to the University of Montana in Missoula Montana...

Yvonne Louise D’Ambrosio, 78, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 3, 1948, in Braddock, Pennsylvania, Yvonne was the cherished daughter of Joseph D’Ambrosio and Katharina Moelenkamp. At the age of five, she relocated with her family to Canton,...

Ester Gustavsson Pratt was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on July 22, 1943. She lived a life devoted to learning, service, faith, and family, touching countless lives through her compassion, wisdom, and love. Ester earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Simmons College in 1988, a Master of...

Myra Louise Waldee (Smith), 95, of Fort Myers, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 22, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Born June 6, 1930, in Fort Meade, Florida, Myra was the daughter of the late Bethel and Lora Smith (Futch). She grew up locally as a farmer’s...