OBITUARIES

Robert Edward Bates

Robert Edward Bates

Sep 22, 2015

Born January 23, 1943, Bob was loved by many including his sister, two sons, two daughters and four grandchildren, plus other family and friends. He was an honest man, who rarely found fault or never spoke ill of another. He did not move quickly, nor did he aspire to much, he enjoyed his books, TV, friendships, a little bit of...

Melinda Ann Bailey

Melinda Ann Bailey

Sep 21, 2015

Melinda Ann Bailey, 50, a Lee County resident for the past 13 years, formerly of Wareham, Massachusetts, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born April 15, 1965 in Alexandria, Virginia. Melinda was of the Catholic faith. She was a kind, warm, and selfless person who loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren,...

Dr. Betty  Martinez

Dr. Betty Martinez

Sep 20, 2015

Dr. Betty Martinez, 60, of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born November 17, 1954 in Cuba to Fernando and Berta Martinez, now deceased. She was trained as a general surgeon before starting her pediatric residency at Tulane in 1992. She completed her fellowship in Neonatology in the Combined Tulane-LSU program...

Joseph Matthew Mascari

Joseph Matthew Mascari

Sep 16, 2015

Joseph Matthew Mascari, 70, a Cape Coral, FL resident for the last 11 years, formerly of Peabody, MA passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Cape Coral. He was born December 29, 1944 in Boston, MA to Charles and Mary Mascari, now deceased. Joe was a long time AGFA employee and more recently work for the City of Cape Coral....

Tracy Jean Smith

Tracy Jean Smith

Sep 13, 2015

Tracy Jean Smith, 44, a Lee County resident for over 25 years, formerly of Largo, Florida and Conrad, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 in Cape Coral. She was born March 16, 1971 in Marshalltown, Iowa. Tracy was a member of First Assembly West in Cape Coral. She worked for many years in the retail furniture business however her...

Lewis "Paul" Ross

Lewis "Paul" Ross

Sep 13, 2015

Lewis "Paul" Ross, 90, of Cape Coral, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 in Cape Coral. He was born June 17, 1925 in Elana, WV. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Ross in 2013. Paul was a member of Church of the Messiah United Methodist Church in Westerville, OH. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII;...

Sandra "Sandy" Jane Mitchell

Sandra "Sandy" Jane Mitchell

Sep 10, 2015

Sandra Jane Mitchell, 62, a Cape Coral, FL resident since 2014, formerly of Denver, CO passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Cape Coral. She was born February 28, 1953 in Falls Church, VA to Madison and Hazel Mitchell, now deceased. Sandy was known for helping out animals and humans alike if they were in need. She worked tirelessly with...

Doris Jane Taber

Doris Jane Taber

Sep 9, 2015

Doris Jane Taber, 88, a Cape Coral resident for the past seven years, formerly of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in her home in Cape Coral, FL. She was born February 20, 1927 in Rockford, IL to Joseph Trombleyand Lona Trombley, now deceased. Doris was a memberof the Harlem UnitedMethodist Church. She was a lovingWife, Mother,...

Rose Marie Edwards

Rose Marie Edwards

Sep 8, 2015

Rose Marie Edwards, 62, a North Ft. Myers, Florida resident for the past 25 years, formerly of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in North Ft. Myers. She was born July 31, 1953 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Anthony and Maryann Abate, now deceased. Rose was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her...

Jack Newton Jones

Jack Newton Jones

Sep 7, 2015

Jack N. Jones, 84, a Lee County resident for the past 13 years, formerly of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 in Cape Coral, Florida. He was born May 26, 1931 in Milan, Michigan to George and Lelah Jones, now deceased. Jack spent his childhood years in Sherwood, Ohio. Following graduation from Sherwood-Delaware High School he attended...

Gregory Glen Gies

Gregory Glen Gies

Sep 7, 2015

Gregory Glen Gies, 75, a Cape Coral, Florida resident for the past 12 years, formerly of Crete, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 in Ft. Myers, Florida. He was born April 22, 1940 in Hammond, Indiana to Elmer and Irene Gies, now deceased. Gregory, a U.S. Navy veteran, served from 1960-1964. He will be remembered as a loving father,...

Jeffrey Charles VanVallis

Jeffrey Charles VanVallis

Sep 7, 2015

Jeffrey Charles VanVallis, 59, of Cape Coral, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 in Cape Coral. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care. Jeffrey Charles VanVallis, 59, of Cape Coral, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Anthony "Tony" Gerard Frizziola, Jr.

Anthony "Tony" Gerard Frizziola, Jr.

Sep 7, 2015

Anthony (Tony) Gerard Frizziola, Jr., 68, a Lee County resident since 2002, formerly of Spotswood, New Jersey, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 in Cape Coral. He was born February 27, 1947 in New York, New York to Anthony Gerard Frizziola and Rosalie Marie Frizziola. He was raised in Staten Island, NY and later moved to New Jersey. Tony graduated...

Ruth Elisabeth Jung

Ruth Elisabeth Jung

Sep 5, 2015

Ruth Elisabeth Jung was born on June 7, 1931 in Neunkirchen, Germany near the well-known city of Siegen. The Lord called her home on September 5, 2015. Her mother belonged to the family of the French Huguenots and her father was a clergyman in the reformed tradition. His whole life was dedicated to evangelism. Thus, Ruth was no stranger to...

Cindy Lou May Peters

Cindy Lou May Peters

Sep 2, 2015

Cindy Lou May Peters, 48, a Cape Coral, FL resident for the last 22 years, formerly of Flynt, MI passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in Cape Coral. She was born December 18, 1966 in Porter Township, Midland County, Michigan. Cindy attended Grace Church, Cape Coral. She gained numerous friends throughbeing in the hospitality industry and by her captivating smile...

Michael Neil Wild

Michael Neil Wild

Aug 31, 2015

Michael Neil Wild, 75, of Cape Coral, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Kerry William Hemperly

Kerry William Hemperly

Aug 31, 2015

Kerry William "Hoagy" Hemperly, 63, a Cape Coral, FL resident since 2006, formerly of Carlisle, PA passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday, August 31, 2015 at The Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, FL. He was born September 19, 1951 in Carlisle, PA. Kerry graduated from Carlisle Area High School in 1969 followed by an Associates...

Catherine "Cathy" Thurston

Catherine "Cathy" Thurston

Aug 31, 2015

Catherine "Cathy" Terese Thurston, 52, a Cape Coral, FL resident for the last five years, formerly of Long Island, NY passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 in Cape Coral. She was born February 7, 1963 in New York, NY. Cathy was of the Catholic faith. She was a proud mother, loving sister, beloved daughter and devoted friend. She worked hard...

Paul Richard Dowell

Paul Richard Dowell

Aug 28, 2015

Paul Richard Dowell, 82, a Ft. Myers, Florida resident since 1986, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 in Cape Coral. He was born March 12, 1933 in Terre Haute, IN to James and Sadie Dowell, now deceased. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Frances Joan Weil Dowell of Ft. Myers; son, Jim Dowell of Coral Springs,...

Gloria Jeane Newton

Gloria Jeane Newton

Aug 25, 2015

Gloria Jeane "Framma" Newton, 68, a Lee County resident for the past 40 years, formerly of AK, NJ, and PA, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born March 9, 1947 in Newton, NJ. No words can adequately describe the love and support she provided to her family and loved ones or how much she...