OBITUARIES

Dwight Wayne Killian

Dwight Wayne Killian

Nov 5, 2016

Dwight (Butch) Wayne Killian, 71, of Estero, FL passed away peacefully on November 5, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 23, 1945 in Massillon, OH to Emanuel Sheridan and Retha Rebecca (Rassler) Killian, now deceased. Dwight retired from General Motors in Mansfield, OH where he served as President of the local UAW 549. Recently...

Jerry B Bishop

Jerry B Bishop

Nov 1, 2016

Jerry Blaine Bishop, 77, a Lee County resident since 2002, formerly of Carmel, IN passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born October 15, 1939 in Newport, IN. Jerry was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Ft. Myers for many years. He graduated from Manual High...

Kenneth Richard Lewis

Kenneth Richard Lewis

Oct 31, 2016

Kenneth Richard Lewis, 87, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2013, formerly of Gainesville, FL passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 in Cape Coral in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1929 in Rehoboth, MA to Leon and Rose Lewis, now deceased. Kenneth was a loving husband to Ruth for...

Will  Hayek, III

Will Hayek, III

Oct 28, 2016

Will J. "Joe" Hayek, III, 60, a longtime resident of Lee County passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 in North Ft. Myers, FL. He was born January 27, 1956 in Arlington, VA. Joe graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1974. He worked in the construction industry. He is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy Hayek of Cape Coral, FL;...

Joann  Jackson

Joann Jackson

Oct 28, 2016

Joann Jackson, 88, a longtime Ft. Myers, Florida resident since 1951 passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born on November 4, 1927 to Paul and Lena Jackson, now deceased. Joann worked at The Newspress, LCEC, as a realtor and a Commercial Crabber. She is survived by her two nephews, Paul (Linda) Ramsay of Port...

Wayne Edward Zawislak

Wayne Edward Zawislak

Oct 25, 2016

Wayne Edward Zawislak, a longtime resident of Lee County, went to join his parents in heaven on October 25, 2016 at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. Wayne was in the presence of his wife, Anne-Marie and stepsons Matthew, James (Bryon), and Kevin (Jaime) Olivo. With him in prayer and loving thoughts were...

Frances H. Miller

Frances H. Miller

Oct 23, 2016

Frances Helene Miller, 74, of Fort Myers, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. Memorial Services will be held in Dearborn, MI at a later date. Details to be announced via www.MullinsMemorial.com Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

David P. Leutenberg

David P. Leutenberg

Oct 23, 2016

David Paul Leutenberg, 75, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2008, formerly of Cleveland, OH and Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born June 25, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to Harry and Blanche (Ausdeutcher) Leutenberg, now deceased. Dave attended Cleveland Heights High School, Staunton Military Academy and Dyke's Spenciaren College....

Madeline D. Albritton

Madeline D. Albritton

Oct 23, 2016

Madeline Dagiacomo Albritton, 63, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

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...