OBITUARIES

Eric Polanco

Eric Polanco

Mar 9, 2025

Eric Polanco, 60, a resident of Cape Coral, Florida and Fort Myers, FL for a great part of his life, formerly of Belize, passed away Sunday, March 9th, 2025, in Cape Coral. He was born August 23rd, 1964, in Belize to Elides Polanco, now deceased and Juana Polanco of Cape Coral and Belize.

Eric was of the Catholic faith. He...

Trudith "Trudy" Kaye Bolejack

Trudith "Trudy" Kaye Bolejack

Mar 7, 2025

Trudith “Trudy” Kaye Bolejack, 79, a resident of Cape Coral, formerly of Leesburg, FL and Louisville, KY, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 in Fort Myers.  She was born March 28, 1945 to Anna and Charles McKnight, now deceased. 

Trudy was a member of First Christian Church of Cape Coral.  She was a gifted singer and used that gift to...

Robert "Bob" Goldstone Sholette

Robert "Bob" Goldstone Sholette

Mar 7, 2025

Robert “Bob” Goldstone Sholette, 77, a North Fort Myers, Florida resident since 2015, formerly of Fort Myers, FL and Black River, NY, passed away Friday, March 7th, 2025 in Fort Myers.  He was born March 28th, 1947 in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of Allen Goldstone and Naomi Sholette.

Bob graduated from Watertown High School in 1965.  He graduated from Jefferson...

Erica Leigh Cordrey

Erica Leigh Cordrey

Mar 3, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce, heaven gained a beautiful soul. Erica Cordrey, 49, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away March 3rd, 2025.

A New Year's baby, Erica was born in White Plains, New York, January 1st, 1976 to Richard (deceased) and Clare Abramson(Stano). After growing up and forging lifelong friendships, her life ultimately started when traveling...

Alita Marie Woodcock-Parody

Alita Marie Woodcock-Parody

Mar 3, 2025

Alita Marie Woodcock-Parody, 76, of Cape Coral, formerly of Deerfield, MA, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025.  She was born June 14, 1948 in Springfield, VT to Casper and Anne Woodcock, now deceased. 

Alita attended the Church on the Hill in Weston, Vermont. She graduated from University of Massachusetts in 1992 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree.

She is survived...

Gail Jean Root

Gail Jean Root

Mar 3, 2025

Gail Jean Root, 72, of Fort Myers, FL, went home to the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025. Born on February 13, 1953 in East Orange, NJ, and raised in Maplewood, NJ and Pompano Beach, FL, Gail was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, cousin, and friend.

Gail’s radiant spirit was reflected not only in the way she loved but...

Jose Antonio Rosario

Jose Antonio Rosario

Mar 2, 2025

Jose Antonio Rosario, 74 of Fort Myers, formerly of New York City passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Fort Myers. He was born on May 28, 1950 in Manati Puerto Rico to Luis Rosario and Margarita Reyes, now deceased.

He is survived by his loving wife, Miriam Fuentes Molina; four daughters, Margarita Rosario Cotto, Aliza Rosario, two deceased...

Michael Laney Deaton

Michael Laney Deaton

Mar 2, 2025

Michael Laney Deaton, 49, of Cape Coral, formerly of Bellville, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Cape Coral.  He was born on November 21, 1975, in Racine, WI.  He grew up in Camden, Ohio and graduated from Preble Shawnee High School in 1995. Earning his HVAC technician license his senior year at JVS ( Junior Vocational School).

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Robert Calvin Nipper, Jr.

Robert Calvin Nipper, Jr.

Feb 27, 2025

Robert Calvin Nipper, Jr., 82, a resident of North Fort Myers and a lifelong resident of Lee County, FL (except for his military service) passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Cape Coral, FL. He was born June 29, 1942, in Fort Myers, FL to Olive and Robert Nipper, Sr., now both deceased.

Robert was of the Methodist faith and...

Ernell Smith Glisson

Ernell Smith Glisson

Feb 27, 2025

Ernell Smith Glisson, 73 a resident of Lorida, FL, ran to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 27, 2025 while surrounded by family. She was born December 15, 1951 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Ernest and Nellie Smith, now deceased. She married James Glisson February 23, 1969 while she was a senior in high school. Because of this, she was...

Brian Linn Stone

Brian Linn Stone

Feb 24, 2025

Brian Linn Stone, 52, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1979, formerly of CO and WVA, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 in Cape Coral. He was born October 29, 1972 in Fairmont, WVA.

Brian was a talented man, a shredder on the guitar, an awesome cook, and amazing artist. Everyone who knew him knows he had a heart...

Christopher Paul Bachman

Christopher Paul Bachman

Feb 22, 2025

Christopher Paul Bachman, 43, a Cape Coral, Florida resident for the last 3 years, formerly of Fresno, CA and Saylorsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Cape Coral.  He was born March 30th, 1981, in Allentown, PA to Kenneth Bachman, now deceased and Victoria Frain who survives him and resides in Cape Coral.

Chris was of the Catholic...

Jacqueline "Jakki" Anne Ross

Jacqueline "Jakki" Anne Ross

Feb 20, 2025

Jacqueline “Jakki” Anne Ross, 71, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since 2025, formerly of Cape Coral, FL and Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Cape Coral. She was born May 4, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN to Clarence (deceased) and Lorraine Nelson.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Ronald “Ron” Ross, in 2024. She was...

Delisa Michelle Roberts

Delisa Michelle Roberts

Feb 20, 2025

Delisa Michelle Roberts, 58, a resident of Fort Myers, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Fort Myers.  She was born October 16, 1966 in Indianapolis, IN to Delmer Carter and Phyllis Malott, now deceased. 

Delisa was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in North Fort Myers.  She was well loved by family and friends....

Marina Elivo Kingsley

Marina Elivo Kingsley

Feb 20, 2025

Marina Elivo Kingsley, 87, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2005, formerly of Newark, NJ, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Cape Coral. She was born March 3, 1937 in Dominican Republic to Esteban and Mariana Elivo, now deceased.

Marina was a member of Step of faith Ministries in North Fort Myers. Over 40 years ago Marina gave...

Donna Lea Mathew

Donna Lea Mathew

Feb 18, 2025

On February 18, 2025, a bright light with a beautiful smile left us. This kind, strong, beautiful, compassionate woman died with the dignity and grace she exhibited throughout her lifetime.

Born June 04,1947 to Mildred and Hubert Mathew and the first of five children, Donna was devoted to learning, teaching, and enjoying music. She graduated from Shannon High in 1965...

Sandra Gaye Dartt

Sandra Gaye Dartt

Feb 17, 2025

Sandra Gaye Dartt, 65, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL since the mid 1990's, formerly of Limestown, MI, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born May 27, 1959 in Marquette, MI to Clyde and Thelma Dartt, now deceased.  

Sandra better known to most as Sandie was very much an eccentric person who...

Thomas Harry Meiselbach

Thomas Harry Meiselbach

Feb 17, 2025

Thomas Harry Meiselbach, 90, a resident of Cape Coral since 2019, formerly of Naples, FL, Sterling Heights, MI, and Rogers City, MI, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, peacefully at his Cape Coral home.

He was born January 5, 1935 in Detroit, MI to Walter and Salina Meiselbach, now deceased.

Thomas graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic School in Grosse...

Ana Maria Ortuño Castillo

Ana Maria Ortuño Castillo

Feb 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ana who left this world on February 12, 2025 at the age of 70. A devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend to many, she touched countless lives with her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love.

Born July 5, 1954 in La Parota, Guerrero, to J. Jesus Ortuno...

William Raymond Sims, Jr.

William Raymond Sims, Jr.

Feb 7, 2025

William Raymond Sims, Jr., 46, a lifelong resident of Fort Myers, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 in Fort Myers.  He was born March 7, 1978 in Fort Myers.

William was of the Christian faith attending Next Level Church of Fort Myers.  He was extremely Loved by his loving wife and Stepkids, he will never be forgotten the loved he...