OBITUARIES

Raymond J. Kestner

Raymond J. Kestner

Oct 22, 2016

Raymond J. Kestner, 86, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Strongsville, passed away on October 22, 2016. Raymond obtained his undergraduate degree and master's degree in education at Purdue University, and pursued post masters studies at Case Western Reserve University. He spent nearly 50 years in the education profession commencing at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette, Indiana, various positions...

Phyllis J. Swift

Phyllis J. Swift

Oct 20, 2016

Phyllis Joyce Swift, 81, of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away October 20, 2016. She was born January 11, 1935 in Bronx, NY to Herman and Amalia Schwabe, now deceased. Phyllis had three brothers. Arthur Schwabe, wife Jean of Greenwich, CT, Herman, wife Irene Schwabe of Clinton, PA, and Paul, Schwabe, now deceased, of Fajardo, PR. Phyllis began her professional career...

Jana K. Foust

Jana K. Foust

Oct 19, 2016

Jana K. Foust, 61, of Estero, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ft. Myers, is entrusted with final care. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 with Rev. Dr. Ralph Schibler officiating.

Rita Mae Dice

Rita Mae Dice

Oct 18, 2016

Rita Mae Dice, 76, a resident of Charlotte County, FL for the past three years, formerly a resident of Lee County, FL for the past 46 years, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was born February 29, 1940 in Canton, OH to Edwin and Anna Krabill, now deceased. Rita was a founding member of Buckingham...

Robert B Whitt

Robert B Whitt

Oct 18, 2016

Robert Bethurn Whitt, 79, of Cape Coral, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service,Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Barbara A. Avram

Barbara A. Avram

Oct 17, 2016

Barb lived life to the fullest. She was my loving wife and my best friend. Her passing has left a gaping hole in my heart. She was great at making people laugh during their good times, and skilled at helping people get through their tough times to find brighter days. Her time as the principal's secretary at Sarasota High School...

Robert A. Duty

Robert A. Duty

Oct 17, 2016

Robert "Bob" Anderson Duty, 51, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2004, formerly of Sidney, OH, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016, in Ft. Myers, FL, after a brief fight with cancer. He was born May 2, 1965, in Sidney, OH. He is survived by his beloved wife of 11 years, Tobie Duty of Cape Coral; loving parents, Earl...

Donald A. Harris

Donald A. Harris

Oct 16, 2016

Donald A. Harris, 88, of Ft. Myers Beach, FL died Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Life Center of Estero, Estero, FL. Donald was born December 15, 1927, in Clinton, IL the son of Abram and Mae (Cahill) Harris. He married Carolyn Watkins, in Decatur, IL on July 30, 1950. She survives. Donald was a World War II Veteran and...

Joseph L Montesano

Joseph L Montesano

Oct 14, 2016

Joseph L. Montesano, 87, of North Fort Myers, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service,Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 264 Evergreen Road, N. Ft. Myers, FL with Pastor Paul Werner officiating. Internment will be held...

Ida S. Barrafato

Ida S. Barrafato

Oct 13, 2016

Ida Sano Barrafato, 98, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1979, formerly of Huntington, NY passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Cape Coral. She was born March 22, 1918 in New York, NY to Antonio and Sebastiana Sano, now deceased. Ida was a member of The Church of the Epiphany in Cape Coral. She served as a member...

Jerry H. Freel

Jerry H. Freel

Oct 13, 2016

Jerry Hayes Freel, 83, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1992, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born December 11, 1932 in Oak Park, IL to the late Steve Freel and Frances Carlson. Jerry was a descendant of former President Rutherford B. Hayes. After retiring early from Walgreens Company...

Donald J. Kelly

Donald J. Kelly

Oct 11, 2016

Donald Jay Kelly, 61, of Cape Coral, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2016. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Richard Augustus Smith

Richard Augustus Smith

Oct 10, 2016

Richard A. Smith, 56, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1988, formerly of MI passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 in Cape Coral. He was born December 27, 1959 in Pontiac, MI to Thomas L. and Laura J. Smith, both now deceased. Richard was raised and attended schools in Clarkston, MI. The youngest of five children, he often revealed...

Berlene  Tuttle

Berlene Tuttle

Oct 10, 2016

Berlene "Bea" Tuttle, 81, a resident of South Florida since 1982, formerly of Indianapolis, IN and Nashville, TN passed awayMonday, October 10, 2016in Cape Coral. She was born January 21, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN to Frank B. Terrell and Helen Bale, now deceased. Bea was of the Presbyterian Faith.She attended Manuel High School in Indianapolis and Indiana Central College for...

Mary B. Abriola

Mary B. Abriola

Oct 9, 2016

Mary Breslin Abriola, 91, a full time resident of Ft. Myers, FL since 2005, formerly of Trumbull, CT passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Ft. Myers. She was born January 22, 1925 in Bridgeport, CT to Michael and Madge Breslin, now deceased. Mary was a member of The Church of The Resurrection in Ft. Myers. She was a graduate...

Lydia  Keefer

Lydia Keefer

Oct 6, 2016

Lydia Keefer, 90, a resident of St. James City, FL for the past two and a half years, formerly of Mantua, OH passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 in St. James City. She was born February 2, 1926 in Golden Valley, ND to Michael and Elizabeth Liebelt, now deceased. At age 40, Lydia got her GED, completed nursing school and...

Kathryn D. Bosco

Kathryn D. Bosco

Oct 5, 2016

Kathryn D. Bosco, 68, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1992, formerly ofOcala, FL passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. She was born November 26, 1947 in New Rochelle, NY to Robert and Doris (Casey) Fletcher, now deceased. Kathryn and her husband Giovanni opened Giovanni's Little Italian Market and Deli in Ft. Myers in 1999. She also was a...

Catherine  Purcell

Catherine Purcell

Oct 5, 2016

Catherine Purcell, 94, of Ft. Myers, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.

Clarence  English

Clarence English

Oct 3, 2016

Clarence English, 80, a resident of Lehigh Acres, FL for the past 36 years, formerly of Bedford Heights, OH passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 in Lehigh Acres. He was born August 26, 1936 in Anniston, AL to Robert and Lilly, now deceased. Clarence was former owner-operator of The Cottage Restaurant & Truckstop in Richfield before moving to FL. He...

Carol Ann Chagnon

Carol Ann Chagnon

Oct 2, 2016

Carol Ann (Goodson) Chagnon, 69, a Cape Coral, FL resident for the past few months, formerly of Naperville, IL passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 in Cape Coral. She was born August 6, 1947 in Providence, RI to Louis and Eva (Salera) Goodson, now deceased. Carol was a devoted Registered Nurse. For over 20 years, she worked at Morgan Health...