OBITUARIES

David Jerome Allen

David Jerome Allen

Jun 7, 2026

David Jerome Allen was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 24, 1933, to the late Gerturde Madden and Arthur Allen.

David enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp as soon as he turned 18, fought in Korea, and rose to the rank of Sergeant. When he returned from service, he attended Loyola University, Chicago where he earned a Bachelor of Science...

Paul Charles Welch

Paul Charles Welch

Jun 6, 2026

Paul Charles Welch, 61, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Cape Coral. Paul was born October 17, 1964, in Savanna, Georgia.

Paul was married to the love of his life, Kelly, for 39 years. They were childhood sweethearts. At nine years old, Kelly informed Paul he was going to be her husband. Pretty brash, you say?...

Anita Lynne Sharninghouse

Anita Lynne Sharninghouse

Jun 6, 2026

Anita Lynne Sharninghouse, 78, of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, in North Fort Myers. She was born October 3, 1947, in Findlay, Ohio.

Anita was a graduate of Bowling Green State University earning her Master's Degree and was an alumni of North Baltimore High School. She was a Deputy Commander for the Department of Defense....

Elizabeth M Mirabile

Elizabeth M Mirabile

Jun 6, 2026

On June 6, 2026, Elizabeth Mary Mirabile (born Elizabeth Alvaro), passed away quietly after a short illness. In a gift from God to her deceased brother Mike, she passed on what would have been his 100th birthday. Born in 1932 to Michael and Elizabeth (Hamzay) Alvaro, she is now finally back together with the love of her life, husband Joey...

Maitte Moreno

Maitte Moreno

Jun 4, 2026

Maitte Moreno, 48, of Cape Coral, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Eileen Margaret Murphy

Eileen Margaret Murphy

May 30, 2026

Eileen Margaret Murphy, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. She was 86 years old.

Born on June 19, 1939, in the Bronx, New York, Eileen was the daughter of Mary Ellen (Lynch) Murphy and John Joseph Murphy. She was raised in a proud Irish American family and maintained a deep devotion to her faith, family,...

Gerald James McCrossan

Gerald James McCrossan

May 29, 2026

Gerald McCrossan, 83, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Cape Coral, FL.

Mario Louis Rangel, Sr

Mario Louis Rangel, Sr

May 28, 2026

Mario Louis Rangel, Sr, 79, of Cape Coral, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. Mullins & Curtis Affordable Funerals and Cremations, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

James Leroy Freeman

James Leroy Freeman

May 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of James Leroy Freeman who left this world peacefully on May 28th 2026 at the age of 71. James was surrounded by the love of his devoted family at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral Florida, where he was cared for with tenderness...

John Richard Rushton

John Richard Rushton

May 25, 2026

John Richard Rushton, 82, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, formerly of Marquette, Michigan, passed away, Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th.

He passed away comfortably at home, surrounded by his loving family, Hope Hospice, and Comfort Keepers,especially Glenda Sims. He missed his wife, Catherine Rushton who preceded him in death on December 9, 2024. He is now at peace by her side.

John was...

Patricia Ann Darling

Patricia Ann Darling

May 25, 2026

Patricia Ann Darling, 67, of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, May 25, 2026, at her home in North Fort Myers. She was born September 6, 1958, in Bethesda, MD. Patti was of the Christian faith and loved Jesus above all else. She was devoted to her husband, Martin, of 47 yrs. Her proudest accomplishment was...

Charles Lewis Switlick

Charles Lewis Switlick

May 21, 2026

Charles "Chuck" Lewis Switlick, 61, of Cape Coral, Florida passed Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Cape Coral. He was born January 31, 1965, in Washington, DC.

Charles was of the Catholic faith. He was a man with a hardworking and generous spirit. He built a respected career as a master carpenter in Maryland and Florida, where his craftsmanship, attention to...

Donna Diane Maltby

Donna Diane Maltby

May 18, 2026

Donna Diane Drayton Maltby, age 81 peacefully went to be with our Lord in Heaven on May 18, 2026.

She was born October 14, 1944 in Detroit, MI to her parents Frank J. and Ruby H. (Preston) Drayton. She lived there until 1957 when she moved to Sarasota, FL. She swam competitively from 1955 to 1961 and graduated from Riverview High...

Carole Montene Queen

Carole Montene Queen

May 17, 2026

Carole Montene Queen, 82, formerly of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born November 22, 1943, in Thomaston, Georgia.

Carole retired from JC Penney distribution center in Forest Park, Georgia after 25 years at which time she and her husband, Harrold, moved to Lake Sinclair. They were active in their church, Lake...

Verda Mae Pokrak

Verda Mae Pokrak

May 15, 2026

Verda Mae Pokrak, 95, of Fort Myers, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026.

Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson

May 14, 2026

Robert Henry Jackson Jr, 82, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Fort Myers. He was born April 23, 1944, to Robert and Beatrice Jackson in Putnam, Connecticut.

Robert resided in Killingly, Connecticut before relocating to Florida in 2011 where he and his wife Linda enjoyed retirement. They enjoyed fishing and camping together and used to...

Stephen Raye Pitts

Stephen Raye Pitts

May 11, 2026

Stephen Raye Pitts, 67, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Cape Coral, Florida.

Born on May 27, 1958, in Brewton, Alabama, Stephen carried his southern roots proudly throughout his life. He was a graduate of W.S. Neal High School, Class of 1976, and went on to dedicate more than 40 years to the construction industry. Stephen became a respected pioneer...

David Lee McArthur

David Lee McArthur

May 10, 2026

David Lee McArthur, 67, passed away at home with his loving wife and sweetie, Susan Marie McArthur of 25 years by his side on May 10th, 2026, after a short but brave battle with stage four Pancreatic Cancer.He is predeceased by his mother and stepfather, Joan and Walter Shane; father, Donald E McArthur; brothers, Donald J McArthur and George McArthur;...

James Allen Pinello

James Allen Pinello

May 9, 2026

James Pinello, 77, passed away on May 9, 2026, in North Fort Myers, FL.

Inge Kuhn

Inge Kuhn

May 8, 2026

Inge Kuhn, a beloved mother, talented artist, and kind-hearted business owner, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on August 6, 1934, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Inge brought beauty and joy to the lives of many through her exceptional skills in painting and sculpture. Following her passion for art, she proudly established her own business,...