Naples, FL Obituaries

Barbara Lee Neville, née Schaber, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on November 4, 1939, in Newport, Kentucky, Barbara was the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Schaber. Bar...

Ray Eshelman was a remarkable man whose love and devotion to his family was the foundation of his life. Known for his humility, generosity and fortitude (and his amazing humor), he was a respected lea...

Geraldine Grace Benser, 86, of Naples, FL passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 22, 2026 in Naples. Gigi was born in Royal Oak, MI to Gerald and Lillian Findlay on July 5,1939. Her famil...

John Dennis Keys, formerly of Caldwell, Idaho, and Dallas, Texas, died on May 22, 2026. John was born on July 21, 1932, to Oliver Keys and Naomi (Sparks) Keys. His earliest years were spent growing up...

Augusto “Justo” Gandia, 93, originally of Jayuya, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Killeen, Texas. Justo was born on June 22, 1932, in the small town of Jayuya, Puerto Rico, to...

Eduardo "Ed" Jose Falcone passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 59. Ed was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida. Visitation will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th...

With deep sadness, we mourn the passing of our beloved son and brother, Alexander (Alex) Grimm, 28, who passed away May 19, 2026 in Cape Coral, Florida. Although our hearts are quite heavy at this ti...

Jay L. Korn, MD, 89, passed on May 18, 2026 in Naples, FL. He was the beloved husband of Melanie Bacal Korn, MD; father of Tiara Korn Shoter (Neil) and Tyler Korn (Rebecca); grandfather of Gavin and N...

IRVING KANEFSKY-Born August 9, 1926-died May 17,2026-passed away surrounded by his family at the young age of 99. He was born in Philadelphia to Morris and Anna (Dorfman) Kanefsky. After high school...

Gunther H. Luhrs of Naples, Florida, formerly a long time resident of Hopewell Jct., NY, died unexpectedly on May 16, 2026. Gunther was born in Marschkamp, Germany on October 23, 1938, son of Johann a...

Brenda Mae Hernandez, 74, of Naples, passed away on May 15, 2026 in Naples. Brenda was born in Columbus, Ohio to Harriet and Donald Holcomb on October 22, 1951. She went to school in London, Ohio. ...

Patricia Ann Maurer, 71, of Naples, FL, passed away on May 13th, 2026 - she died peacefully in her home. Patti was born in Geneva, NY to Anthony and Mary Marra on November 19, 1954. She was a homema...

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...

Robert "Bob" Foley, age 81, of Quincy, MA, passed away on May 12, 2026, in Naples, FL. He was born in Quincy, MA to Marie Larkin and Leonard Foley on February 15, 1945. Bob attended Archbishop William...

Henry Bill Jackson, 77, of Naples, FL passed away suddenly on May 14, 2026. Bill was born in Greenfield, Ohio to Dorothy Church and Arthur Jackson on March 24, 1949. He will be remembered for his lo...

Jonathan Paul Richards, beloved husband and brother, passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 70 at Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples, Florida. He was born on May 23, 1955, at Park Region Hospi...

Dr. Leslie Norins was born in 1937, in Baltimore, to Abe and Patricia Norins, and raised there. He received his bachelor's degree at Johns Hopkins University and his M.D. at Duke Medical School. H...

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...