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Edwin W Yerdon Sr
Apr. 02, 2025
On Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, Edwin Yerdon, Sr. passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind 99 years of memories. He was a father, grandpa, great-grandpa, a WWII veteran—fighting in the Battle of the Bulge with two Bronze Stars—and one of the toughest, kindest men you’d ever...
Mahlon L. Hetrick
Apr. 01, 2025
Mahlon L. Hetrick, of Fort Myers, Florida went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2025. He was 95 years of age. Born in 1929 on a farm outside Hershey, Pennsylvania, Mahlon’s family moved to Washington, D.C. when he was 5 years old. He graduated from Anicostia High School in Washington, D.C. and was...
Jennie Watt
Apr. 01, 2025
Jennie Watt, age 73, a Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 26, 1951, she lived a life rich in love, creativity, and cherished family moments. Jennie was a devoted wife to her...
Richard P Banis
Mar. 30, 2025
Richard P. Banis, 82, of Alva, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 18, 1943, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Richard was the son of the late Anthony and Helen Banis. He was a proud graduate of Archbishop Williams High School in Quincy and...
Frances P Coleman
Mar. 29, 2025
Frances L. Pigott Coleman, a lifelong resident of Fort Myers, passed away peacefully at her home on March 29, 2025. A graduate of Fort Myers High School, Frances enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a legal secretary before retiring from the Federal Public Defender's Office. Beyond her...
Kathleen Smith
Mar. 29, 2025
Kathleen Smith, aged 95, of Vancouver, WA, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Kathleen was born in Lodge Grass, Montana, on December 17, 1929, to the late Raymond and Oralia (Sanchez) Samudio. Kathleen was a devoted mother,...
Geertse, Christina
Mar. 29, 2025
Services are pending with Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Edward Caplan
Mar. 29, 2025
Edward Caplan a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 29, at the age of 86. Edward was born Edward, the son of the late Max and late Fannie Caplan, brother of the late Vivian Caplan and husband of the late Francine Caplan was born on May 15, 1938, in...
Virginia Francis Wilkins
Mar. 29, 2025
Virginia Francis Wilkins, age 76, passed away peacefully at her residence in North Fort Myers, FL, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Virginia had been a cherished resident of North Fort Myers since 1980, having previously lived in Magnolia, NJ. Born on April 25, 1948,...
Karin Louise Addison
Mar. 28, 2025
Karin Louise Addison, a beloved nurse, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 74. Karin dedicated 30 years of her life to the compassionate care of others as a registered nurse. Her gentle touch and unwavering dedication touched countless lives, a...
Ann Riley-Lussier Sutor
Mar. 28, 2025
Ann Riley-Lussier Sutor a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 87 in Fort Myers, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Brian Sutor; her children, John and Lussier and his wife Carla, Mark Sutor, Robert Lussier, Sarah Skowran and her...
Marchese, Marianne Marie
Mar. 28, 2025
Marianne Marie Marchese, age 75, passed away peacefully in Cape Coral, FL, on Friday, March 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted resident of Cape Coral since 1994, Marianne formerly called Long Island, New York, her home. A visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and again...