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John "Jack" Thomas McDermott
Dec. 04, 2023
John “Jack” Thomas McDermott 73, of Fort Myers passed unexpectedly on December 4, 2023, at home with his loving wife, Ruth Ann, by his side. He was born on December 11, 1949, in Johnstown, Penn., to Paul and Doris (Mitchell) McDermott. Jack and Ruth Ann have called Florida their home for 12...
Eugene Usberghi Jr., D.O.
Dec. 02, 2023
Eugene Usberghi, Jr., D.O. October 4, 1950 - December 2, 2023 Eugene Usberghi, Jr. was born in Akron, Ohio to Eugene Usberghi, Sr. and Grace Desimone Usberghi in 1950 passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. Eugene enjoyed a happy childhood in a loving Italian family. He always considered his...
Brian William Markowski
Dec. 02, 2023
Brian William Markowski of Fort Myers, Florida passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at his home on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born in Fort Myers, Florida on February 26, 1982, the proud son to Linda Kay (Sirek) and William Markowski. Brian was 41 years old at the time of his passing. A...
Dr. David C. Brown III
Dec. 02, 2023
Dr. David Chappell Brown, III, Renowned Area Ophthalmologist and an esteemed member of the Florida Eye Professionals, passed away on December 2. “He’s going to be a tremendous loss to this community and to our profession,” remarked one of his close colleagues. He was the Founder, Medical Director...
C. Edward Bishop
Nov. 30, 2023
Edward Bishop, 95, a resident of Lehigh Acres, FL since 1986, formerly of Sellersville, PA passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 7, 1928 in Souderton, PA to the late John and Margaret (nee Gehman) Bishop. Edward was a proud...
Leslie Wade Jarvis
Nov. 30, 2023
Leslie Wade Jarvis of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023 while receiving care at Health Park Medical Center for some recent health challenges. He was 65 years old. A Visitation for Les will be held inside the Chapel at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral...
Louis J. Lautizar
Nov. 28, 2023
Louis J. Lautizar passed away on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. He was 96 years old. Previously of Toledo, Ohio, Louis and his adoring wife Sue had lived in Southwest Florida for the past 30 years. Louis received his bachelor's degree of Business from Kent State University. He loved model trains...
Robert Vincent Wackell
Nov. 28, 2023
Robert (Bob) V. Wackell, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Tuesday November 28, 2023 with his family lovingly by his side. Bob was born and raised in Worcester, MA to Vincent J. and Catherine (Connole) Wackell. Bob is survived by two sons David (wife Sumiyo Toribe) Wackell, and James (wife Erin...
Norman Earnest Allison, Jr.
Nov. 27, 2023
Dr. Norman E. Allison passed into the Lord’s presence, November 27, 2023. Dr. Allison and his wife Judy were Alliance Missionaries to the Middle East and Dr. Allison was the long time Director of Missions at Toccoa Falls College. Please be in prayer for his wife Judy and children Mark Allison,...
Dorothy Elaine Barrett
Nov. 26, 2023
Dorothy Elaine Barrett, 78, of Lehigh Acres, passed away November 26, 2023. She was born September 26, 1945 in Jamaica to Stephen and Ivy (Clark) Rookwood. She is survived by her children, Floyd Grosset of Viginia and Maria Grossett of California. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 PM...
James Edward Madura
Nov. 25, 2023
James E. Madura, 83, a resident of Fort Myers, FL since September of 1996, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 under the care of Hope Hospice. He was born June 21, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late, Vincent and Rose (nee Tomaszewski) Madura. Jim...
Julio Enrique Rivera Colon
Nov. 24, 2023
Julio Enrique Rivera Colon, 71, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2023, formerly of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 in Naples, FL. He was born the third child of ten on December 2, 1951 in Guayama, Puerto Rico. After moving to the mainland in the mid-sixties with his family,...