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Betty Talley Craig
Jul. 27, 2025
Betty Talley Craig passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in the loving home of her son, David and His wife Maya in Fort Myers, Florida. She was surrounded by family and under the gentle care of hospice during her final days. Born on May 22, 1943, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Betty was the...

Donovan Scott Kohl
Jul. 26, 2025
Donovan Scott Kohl, 27, passed away on Saturday, July 26th, 2025. He was born in Fort Myers on December 10th, 1997, to parents Philip James Blasone and Kristin Leah Kohl. He was the brother of Elise Kohl; and grandparents, William Kohl and Denise Ballentine. He was the nephew of Jaymie Kohl. He...

Joseph Daniel Marinaro
Jul. 25, 2025
Joseph Daniel Marinaro, 93, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and veteran, Joe lived a long, full life marked by service, entrepreneurship, and deep commitment to those he...

John Michael Graf
Jul. 25, 2025
John Michael Graf, 89, of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025. A resident of North Fort Myers since 2001, John lived a life of integrity, service, and dedication to both his family and community.Ā Born on June 11, 1936, in El Paso, TX, he was the beloved son of...

Glenn Diehl
Jul. 25, 2025
Glenn Diehl, 91 of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away on Friday, July 25. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 19, 1934. He grew up in Rochester, lived in Chippewa and moved to Florida in 2001. He was the son of the late Adam and Alice Diehl. Glenn was a graduate of Rochester High School and...

Julio Aguirre
Jul. 23, 2025
Julio Aguirre, 70, of Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. Julio was born September 24, 1954, to Pedro Aguirre and Ana Felicia Carillo in Lima, Peru. Julio Aguirreās kindness and fun-loving spirit touched the lives of everyone he met. Whether through a warm smile, a shared...

Anna Teobaldo
Jul. 22, 2025
Anna (Davi) Teobaldo, 85, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away on July 22, 2025. Anna was born January 14, 1940, to Pietro and Pietrina Davi in Camporeale, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. She grew up alongside her beloved brother and three sisters, and it was there that she met the...

William "Billy" Chapski
Jul. 18, 2025
William "Billy" Chapski, age 79, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Born on March 15, 1946, in Roslindale, Massachusetts, Billy was the devoted son of Adelia and Alexander Chapski. Billy grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, and...

Katherine Ballard Simpson
Jul. 15, 2025
Katherine Ballard Simpson, a 90-year native of Ft. Myers, Florida died July 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her children. Born July 31, 1934, to Elmo and Virginia Ballard (D-Daddy and Mema), Katherine lived her entire life never more than a few blocks from her beloved Caloosahatchee River. Raised...

Grace Stout
Jul. 13, 2025
Grace Daniele Stout, 78, passed peacefully from the bonds of Earth on Sunday, July 13. Born in Plainfield, N.J., she moved at age 8 with her mother, Florence, father, Frank, and sisters Julie and Cindi to Fort Myers, where she lived and loved for most of the rest of her amazing life. Grace...

Rona Marie Alvarez
Jul. 12, 2025
Rona Marie Alvarez, 33, of Estero, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rona had made Estero her home for the past three years, where she worked as the assistant manager at the European Wax Center. Known for her warm spirit, infectious smile, and adventurous heart, Rona...

Dr James Henry Letourneau
Jul. 12, 2025
Fort Myers lost a great man on July 12th. Dr. James Henry Letourneau passed away from heart failure. He fought cancer valiantly but in the end had too many complications to survive the battle. Dr Jim was born on 08/08/41 in Lawrence, Massachusetts and later moved to Salem, New Hampshire. He...