Naples, FL Obituaries

Brenda Mae Hernandez passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 74, and was a resident of Naples, Florida. Visitation will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, Nap...

Patricia Ann Maurer passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on November 19, 1954, Patricia lived in Naples, Florida. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 6...

Gary Wolter, a deeply respected and admired man whose life was defined by kindness, generosity, craftsmanship, dedication, and strength, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. His legacy reaches...

Faith Jean Braun, age 85, of Naples, FL passed quietly at home on May 11, 2026. Faith was born April 24, 1941, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan by her parents Hugh and Irene (Wiley) McKee. A nu...

June Patricia Munnelly Falcone, a loving wife, mother, and teacher, died on May 8, 2026 in Naples, Florida - she was 89. Born on December 31, 1936 in Greenwich, CT, June was the third of six children...

Richard Mitchell Daniel, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8th. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Mary Seymour Daniel, daughters Kathleen Tarleton and Jennifer Daniel, two grandsons, Mit...

Linda Kay Stroede passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 66, having been born on June 26, 1959.

Arlene Mary Kovera, 86, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6, 2026. Arlene was born in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Azukas on April 9, 1940. She graduated fro...

Diedra Gansloser Landrum was born March 29, 1952 in San Francisco, the first child of John and Frances (Eaton) Gansloser, sister to Dirk and Kathryn. She graduated from San Rafael High School, earne...

John D. Gooding, 97, of Naples, FL, passed away on May 4th, 2026 in Naples. John D. Gooding was born in Brooklyn, NY to George J. Gooding & Georgiana Gooding on April 25, 1929. He went to school in N...

Stan, 83 of Naples, Florida went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2026 at home with his wife, Nelda Dyson, at his side. Stan was born in Chillicothe, Ohio to Leroy W. Dyson...

Dougall C. Fraser Jr. passed on April 26, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on January 22, 1944, Dougall resided in Naples, Florida.

RADM Henry F. White Jr., USNR (Ret) age 79 died suddenly on April 22, 2026 in Naples, Florida. Hank was born on May 19, 1946 the son of Henry F. White and Mary (Stewart) White. He was raised in the ...

Stanley Woolf, age 87, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Naples, FL. Stan was born in Providence, RI on September 6, 1938, during “The Great 1938 Hurricane” to Ruth and Herbert Woolf. He and his moth...

James "Jay" Tony Swanner passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 95. Born January 13, 1931, Jay was a resident of Naples, Florida.

Eric Stephen Frankel, 84, passed away on April 15, 2026 at his home in Naples, Florida. He lived with honesty and dignity, and he was a quiet and steadfast presence in the hearts of the many people w...

When God created Minerva Adina Carmelia, he spoke into her spirit these words, Minerva “You are fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalms 139:14). As we celebrate the life and legacy of this amazing wo...

William “Bill” Rowlands, 63, of Bonita Springs, passed away on April 11, 2026. Bill was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Arlene and William on September 27, 1962. He married Kristin Harper on Apr...

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Amiel Frank Horvath, age 81, of Naples, Florida (formerly Hilltown, Pennsylvania). After a courageous and valiant battle with pancreati...

Brent Batten, beloved husband to Michelle, devoted dad to Zach, and retired Naples Daily News columnist who became a trusted and familiar voice in Southwest Florida for more than three decades, died A...

Irma Mae Leonard (Bartels), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Naples, Florida - she was 90 years old. Irma was born on January 6,...

Joyce Marie Burnett–Barker (nee Barlow) died on Easter Sunday, the 5th of April 2026, in Naples Florida - She was 85 years old. Joyce was born in Trimont, Minnesota, on 23 October 1940 and was the d...

Ronald Howard Mangold passed away in Naples, Florida on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1936, in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Margaret (Hergenroeder...

Lloyd Oliver Wright, age 75 years old of Naples Florida, died peacefully on March 31, 2026. Lloyd was born June 13, 1950, in Saint Elizabeth Jamaica. He migrated to the US over 50 years ago where he...

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace, amen. Katie, you are forever in our hearts.

** Full obituary coming soon** Mary Sabel passed on March 31, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on January 2, 1938, and resided in Naples, Florida. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, ...

Dudley "Tom" Ivy Jr. passed on March 31, 2026, at the age of 65. Tom was a resident of Naples, Florida. Tom is survived by his wife Rebecca, daughter Nicole Annette Knorr, grandsons Keegan Link Mi...

Ed Messer, 75, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 29, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and community. Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Kathe...

With hearts heavier than words can hold, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Jason Michael Sheffield, age 30, of Naples, Florida. Jason left this world on Friday, March 27, after being t...

Angela Florio Connor, 87, passed away on March 27, 2026 in Naples, FL. Born on October 26, 1938, in Queens, New York, Angela lived a life rooted in faith, family, service, and love. In 1976, she move...

Peter Ashley Swift, 80, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on April 8, 1945 to Vivian and Ashley Swift in North Adams, MA, Peter was a man def...

George, 90, enjoyed his 60 years of world travel to more than 100 countries and his 40 years in radio broadcasting. He retired from an executive position with the CBS Radio Network in New York City, b...

Ismael Gonzalez, 92, of Naples, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Naples. Ismael Gonzalez was born in Isla de Pinos, Cuba, on November 9, 1933, to Patricio Gonzalez and Sabina Flores-Gonzalez. He was ...

Robert Julian Bye, age 90, passed away on March 20, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, to Helen Biel and Julian Bye. The family later moved to Springfield, Massachusetts,...

Frances Eileen Haas, 91, longtime resident of Naples, FL passed away peacefully on March 19th. Daughter of the late Dorothy and Frank Lange, Fran was born in Newark, NJ, the eldest of 7 children. Sh...

Lynn Lee Hardesty, 87, passed away on March 20, 2026. Born on August 16, 1938, Lynn was a hard-working man whose life reflected steady determination and an enduring commitment to providing through hon...

Maureen Ann Melfa, Age 81, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Maureen was born August 6, 1944, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to the late Joh...

Frank C. Taylor Frank Crowder Taylor was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 18, 1941 to Wade and Lillian Taylor. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, in Naples, Florida on Ma...

Freddie Gerald Norwood Jr., 28, of Naples, Florida, passed away on March 15, 2026. Born March 4, 1998 in Naples to his loving mother, Belinda, Freddie entered this world bright, full of life, and with...

Robert Joseph Knott Jr. (1957–2026), known to family and friends as Bob, passed away at his home in Naples, Florida. Born on May 23, 1957, Bob lived a life defined by devotion to his family and a dist...

The family of Carole Nerone of Naples,Florida is saddened to announce her passing on March 14, 2026 at age 81 from Alzheimer's disease. Carole was born in Detroit Michigan. Married to Fred Nerone be...

Alan Kenneth Ryker passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 83, and was a resident of Naples, Florida. Alan was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Barney and Jane Ryker. Alan loved growing up in 1950s ...

Marlene Ann (Schwier) Wendle passed away on March 11, 2026, after a brief but challenging battle with cancer and its debilitating effects. She was born August 2, 1950, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Marlon...

Gerald Leroy “Gary” Bandelean, an Ohio native, passed away peacefully in Naples, Florida, on March 13, 2026, at the age of 93. He was surrounded by loved ones both in person and in spirit, including h...

Gary Keenan Kniffen, 79, died on Monday, March 9th surrounded by family and friends. Gary was a life enthusiast who left a healthy impact on all he met! Gary’s mantra was “Stay Positive, Stay Strong”...

William (Bill) Eugene Carty, 70, of Cape Coral, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Cape Coral. Bill was born in Burlington, Vermont, to Martin William Carty and Lillian Frances Payea on March 2, 1956. T...

On Sunday, March 8, Ronald (“Ron”) Joseph Willa passed away at his home in Naples, Florida, after years of health complications, including type 1 diabetes and advanced heart disease - He was 77. Born...

Fred J. Defrancesco passed on March 5, 2026, while vacationing in Naples, FL. He was born on Father's Day, June 20, 1943, to Robert and Nancy (Russo) DeFrancesco. He leaves his wife, Margaret Nagy...

Robert S. Rider, age 91, of Naples, Florida, passed away on March 3, 2026. Bob was born on August 29, 1934, in Stamford, Connecticut, to Harold Edward Rider and Mary (Hull) Rider. He was the youngest ...

Grace Hedwig Haller (née Pawlisz) passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in Naples, Florida. Born on June 27, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Grace lived 95 years filled with joy, faith, love, and famil...