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William J. Miller, Jr., of Punta Gorda, Fla. passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 86 at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte. He is remembered for his lively conversation and ready smile, as well as his love of sports and antique automobiles. Born January 3, 1937 in...

Janet Belsan, 78, a resident of Fort Myers, FL since 1988, formerly of Cleveland, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born August 4, 1945 in Aliquippa, PA to the late Harry and Mary (nee Rockridge) Tharp. Janet was a longtime parishioner of...

James Norman Schmiedeknecht, 74, passed peacefully on December 8, 2023. Jim was born March 22, 1949 to Norman and Lillian (Drasites) Schmiedeknecht in Chicago, IL. Jim has split his time between Fort Myers and Chicago since he retired in 2010. He worked for Maclean Power Systems in international...

Jose M. Luzarraga, 71, passed away December 7, 2023 in Cape Coral, FL. A celebration of life will be held December 15, 2023 at 11am inside the Chapel at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. Guests will be received for an...

Patricia Ann O'Donnell, 80, of Fort Myers passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on December 7, 2023. Patricia was born April 29, 1943, to George and Helen (Soraghan) Pferschy in Chicago, IL. Patricia and her family have called Florida their home since 2017. She was an avid...

Herman J. Hebbeler, age 92, of Ft. Myers, FL passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023 at the Larsen Pavilion, Shell Point Retirement Community. Herman was born in Brooklyn, NY to Emma (nee Behringer) and Herman H. Hebbeler on February 12, 1931. He went to Grover Cleveland High School graduating...

Virginia May Baldwin , 93, passed away comfortably on Wednesday, December 6th , 2023 at The Pineapple House in Naples, Florida. Virginia lived in Bonita Springs, Florida for over 30 years. Virginia was born on January 30th 1930 in Bennington Vermont. She was the daughter of the late Harry Samual...

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. 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 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 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...

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...