OBITUARIES

Dr. John "Larry"  Bernard

Dr. John "Larry" Bernard

Apr 22, 2018

Dr. John Laurence "Larry" Bernard, 86, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 20 years, formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 in Cape Coral. He was born November 7, 1931 in Boston, MA to John and Margaret Bernard, now deceased. Most of his early years were spent in New York and Miami. After his...

Paul E. Hartman

Paul E. Hartman

Apr 21, 2018

Paul E. Hartman, 74, passed away at 1:15am on April 21, 2018 at his residence in Cape Coral, FL. A longtime resident of Lima, Ohio, Paul previously resided at Indian Lake in Huntsville. He was born September 5, 1943 in Lima, OH to William H. and Dorothy (Himmeger) Hartman, who preceded him in death. On December 26, 1998 he married...

Paul T. Kenney

Paul T. Kenney

Apr 19, 2018

Paul Thomas Kenney, 64, a resident of Lee County for the past four years, formerly of Wilmington, NC and Point Peasant, NJ, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Cape Coral. He was born July 31, 1953 in Paterson, NJ to George and Catherine Kenney, now deceased. Paul was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his two loving...

Joseph E. Failla

Joseph E. Failla

Apr 18, 2018

Joseph E. Failla, 92, a longtime resident of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Bronx, NY, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Cape Coral. He was born July 26, 1925 in Bronx, NY to Franceso and Concetta Failla, now deceased. Joseph was of the Catholic faith. He was a proud WW II Veteran who served our country in Belgium, France,...

Jay L. Halstead

Jay L. Halstead

Apr 17, 2018

Jay Loran Halstead, 74, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2015, formerly of Jeffersonville, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Cape Coral. He was born March 27, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to Frank and Faith Halstead, now deceased. Jay was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed a long career in the HVAC industry, including Valley Distributing, 2-J...

Lee A. Michel

Lee A. Michel

Apr 14, 2018

Lee Allison Michel, 87, of North Fort Myers, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Devon M. Browell

Devon M. Browell

Apr 14, 2018

Devon Marie Browell, 33, a resident of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Morgantown, PA, went to be with Our Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She was born July 25, 1984 in Philadelphia, PA. Devon was of the Christian faith. She will always be remembered as a beautiful, loving, generous, creative, funny daughter, sister, wife and friend who would light...

Brooke R. Curtis

Brooke R. Curtis

Apr 11, 2018

Brooke Rachael Curtis, 37, a resident of Lee County, FL since 1998, formerly of Chesapeake, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. She was born November 26, 1980 in Harvey, IL. Brooke was a very loving and caring mother, daughter, sister and friend. Brooke will be remembered as one you can call whenever you need a friend. She would always...

Jerry Dwayne Mintz

Jerry Dwayne Mintz

Apr 10, 2018

Jerry Dwayne Mintz, 39, a lifelong resident of Lee County, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was born April 8, 1979 in Fort Myers, FL. Jerry was of the Christian faith. He was baptized as a child. He had a huge heart and a sense of humor that would make anyone smile. He deeply loved his family and...

Thomas R. Swaney

Thomas R. Swaney

Apr 9, 2018

Thomas Russell Swaney, 76, a Lee County resident since 1979, formerly of Morgantown, WVA, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 in Fort Myers. He was born February 20, 1942 in Union Town, PA to Russell and Rose Swaney, now deceased. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kimberley Swaney of Ft. Myers; three children, Lisa Navarro (John)...

Clara "Clare" J. Dordon

Clara "Clare" J. Dordon

Apr 9, 2018

Clara "Clare" Josephine Dordon, 79, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1996, formerly of Massapequa Park, NY, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 in Cape Coral. She was born March 20, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to James and Pauline Livolsi, now deceased. Clare Dordon was born in Brooklyn, New York where she met her husband Eddie at age 15....

Ellroy  Richardson

Ellroy Richardson

Apr 9, 2018

Ellroy Richardson, age 95, of White Cloud passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018, in Cape Coral, Florida. Ellroy was born on July 5, 1922, in Grand Rapids to Frank and Beatrice (Westbrook) Richardson and married Maisie Wyn on June 26, 1947, in Grand Rapids. Ellroy owned and operated Briggs Lumber Company in White Cloud for many years, was a...

Robert "Bob" F. Simonsen

Robert "Bob" F. Simonsen

Apr 8, 2018

Robert "Bob" F. Simonsen, 73, a resident of Lee County since 1999, formerly of Malone, NY, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 under the care of Hope Hospice in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born September 7, 1944 in Malone, NY to the late Franklin Simonsen of Norway and Doris (Brooks) Simonsen of Malone, NY. Bob was a member of...

Mary L. Allen

Mary L. Allen

Apr 5, 2018

Mary Louise Allen, 69, of North Fort Myers, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Iris V. Costarelos Benavides

Iris V. Costarelos Benavides

Apr 4, 2018

Iris Velia Costarelos Benavides, 57, a resident of Lehigh Acres, FL for 14 years, formerly of Miami, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Lehigh Acres. She was born February 22, 1961 in Colon, Panama. She is survived by her beloved husband of 16 years, Felix Benavides of Lehigh Acres; loving mother, Julia Costarelos of Panama; three loving children, Susan...

Patricia A. Dotterer

Patricia A. Dotterer

Apr 3, 2018

Patricia Ann Dotterer, 69, of Cape Coral, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Theresa A. Nessmith

Theresa A. Nessmith

Apr 1, 2018

Theresa Ann Nessmith, 69, of Cape Coral,passed awaySunday, April 1, 2018. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Robert L. Murry

Robert L. Murry

Apr 1, 2018

Robert Lee Murry, 63, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Tommie L. Gafford

Tommie L. Gafford

Mar 30, 2018

Tommie Leon Gafford, 71, a longtime resident of Lee County, FL, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born August 16, 1946 in Fort Myers, FL to Carl and Nancy Gafford, now deceased. Tommie was an elder in The Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall on Nicholas Parkway in Cape Coral. He was a loving and devoted...

John T. Farrell

John T. Farrell

Mar 29, 2018

John Thomas Farrell, 69, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 1989, formerly of Norristown, PA, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born October 17, 1948 in King of Prussia, PA to William and Rose Farrell, now deceased. He is survived by three loving children, Tim John Farrell (Melody) of Mosheim, TN, Daniel...