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Martha Sampson Pomeroy
Feb. 14, 2018
Martha passed quietly February 14, 2018, at home surrounded by her husband, daughter and son.Martha was born to Howard and Marie Sampson, December 3, 1942, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The family moved to Jonesboro, Georgia where they lived until the move to Fort Myers in 1958.Her family and home...
David A. Hairston
Feb. 14, 2018
David Andrew Hairston, known to friends as “Dave,” passed away on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2018. He was born to Dorothy A. Stover (Doby) and John W. Hairston, (J.W.) in Washington, DC. A native of Washington, DC he received his formal education from the District of Columbia Public...
Benjamin Franklin Herr Jr.
Feb. 13, 2018
Franklin Herr Jr. of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully while under Hospice care on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. He was 89 years old.Franklin was born on March 17, 1928 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the proud son of Julia (Elmer) and Benjamin F. Herr Sr. He served in the United States...
Christopher P. Kaletta
Feb. 12, 2018
Christopher P. Kaletta of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018. He was 60 years old.Christopher was born on July 24, 1957 and spent most of his working life as an exotic animal handler and caretaker.Immediate funeral ceremonies are private. ...
Fred E. Gearing
Feb. 12, 2018
Fred E. Gearing, 80, a resident of Ft. Myers since 1971, formerly of New Jersey passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born July 13, 1937 in Elizabeth, NJ to Raymond and Vivian Gearing.Fred graduated from Manasquan High School, attended Armstrong College and Rutgers...
Janet Pauline Murrell
Feb. 11, 2018
Janet Pauline Murrell passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, February 11, 2018 while under Hospice care. She was 81 years old.Janet was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 24, 1936, the beautiful daughter of Marian M. (Eilerman) and Ellsworth H. Miller.Immediate...
Eugene Harris Chewning
Feb. 11, 2018
Eugene Harris Chewning, 72, of Ft. Myers, FL passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born March 3, 1945 in Manning, SC to John and Mary Chewning, now deceased.Eugene was a United States Navy Veteran and a member of Jordan Methodist Church in Manning, SC.He is survived by his loving wife of...
Marshall Alvin Nesbitt
Feb. 11, 2018
Marshall Alvin Nesbitt of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 following some recent health challenges. He was 96 years old.Marshall was born on August 7, 1921 and was a World War II Veteran of the United States Navy.Immediate funeral ceremonies are private. Arrangements...
Darrell M. Holland
Feb. 11, 2018
Darrell M. Holland of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, February 11, 2018 following some recent health challenges. He was 91 years old.Darrell was born on September 9, 1926 and was a World War II Veteran of the United States Navy. He spent most of...
Richard L. Summerall
Feb. 08, 2018
Richard L. Summerall, 72, of Fort Myers, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born March 13, 1945 in Fort Myers, FL, the son of Sterling J. Summerall and Girtha Nolan. He is survived by his wife, Linda J. Summerall and their children.A memorial services will be announced at a later...
Wesley Minton Morris, Sr.
Feb. 08, 2018
Wesley Minton Morris, Sr., 81, of St. James City, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born February 28, 1936 in Elizabeth, NJ to Eugene Minton Morris and Alice Engisch. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1954. He attended Rutgers University and in 1956, married Joyce H....
Mary Tata
Feb. 08, 2018
Mary Tata, 89, of Ft. Myers, FL passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born March 26, 1928 in Detroit, MI to Gaetano and Maria D’Agostino, now deceased.She is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Finnegan and her husband Bob of Ft. Myers, FL.Mary was preceded in death by her husband,...