OBITUARIES

Joseph Robert Germain

Joseph Robert Germain

Oct 15, 2025

Joseph Robert Germain, aged 84, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. A devoted husband of 60 years to Patricia, a loving father to three children, Suzanne, Michele and Robert, a proud grandfather to 13 and a joyful new great-grandfather to one, Joe's life was a beautiful testament to family, kindness, and service.

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Joe and his beloved...

Mark Arlin Soholt

Mark Arlin Soholt

Oct 15, 2025

Mark Arlin Soholt, 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, and a resident of Cape Coral, Florida since 1978, passed away peacefully October 15, 2025, at home with his family by his side.

Born on September 28, 1949, in Mayville, North Dakota, Mark was a son of Arlin and Mary Jane (Lilleberg) Soholt. He graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy...

Vincent Joseph Gerard, Jr.

Vincent Joseph Gerard, Jr.

Oct 12, 2025

Vincent Joseph Gerard, Jr., 91, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2019, formerly of Marco Island, FL and Rutherford, NJ, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born November 12, 1933 in Bayonne, NJ to Vincent Gerard, Sr. and Helen Lacz, now deceased.

Vincent was of the Catholic faith and was a Veteran of the...

Lois Marie Watkins

Lois Marie Watkins

Oct 9, 2025

Lois Marie Watkins, 68, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2020, formerly of Georgetown, KY, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Cape Coral, FL. She was born on June 11, 1957, in Buckhorn, KY and preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary King, and two brothers, Earl King and Larry Turner.

Lois was one of a kind! With a...

Wayne Nelson Masquelier

Wayne Nelson Masquelier

Oct 6, 2025

Wayne Nelson Masquelier, 90 years old of Cape Coral, FL passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Hope Hospice with his family by his side. He was born in McDonald, PA on July 21, 1935, the son of Frank and Esther Jiannino Masquelier.

A graduate of McDonald High School in 1953, Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955...

Marianne Blanc

Marianne Blanc

Oct 4, 2025

Marianne Blanc, 93, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1980, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born August 24, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Gaetano and Matilda Caliendo, now deceased.

Marianne was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by her two children, Walter Blanc (Ginanne) of Cape Coral, FL, Brett...

Gregory Smith Hammond

Gregory Smith Hammond

Oct 4, 2025

Gregory Smith Hammond, 89, of Cape Coral, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Wesley James Neave

Wesley James Neave

Oct 1, 2025

Wesley James Neave, of Cape Coral, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Jeremiah Joseph O'Connor, III

Jeremiah Joseph O'Connor, III

Sep 29, 2025

Jeremiah Joseph O’Connor III, 91, of Lombard, Illinois, and Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Cape Coral. Born in Chicago on June 5, 1934, to Jeremiah Joseph O’Connor II and Ann O’Connor, Jeremiah’s early life was marked by moves that shaped his character. He grew up in Lombard but moved with his family to Tucson,...

Joseph Matthew Connolly

Joseph Matthew Connolly

Sep 28, 2025

Joseph Matthew Connolly, 81, of Port Charlotte, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Dolores Ann Peter

Dolores Ann Peter

Sep 27, 2025

Dolores Ann (Dee) Peter, born to Wallace and Eleanor Donovan, on January 11, 1929, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dee went to the Lord peacefully on September 27, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, William (Bill); her eldest child, William Jr. (Bill Jr.); and her son-in-law, John Hendricks.

Dee is survived by five of her children, Anna Hingson...

Sidney Arthur Jacobsen

Sidney Arthur Jacobsen

Sep 20, 2025

Sidney Arthur Jacobsen, of Punta Gorda, formerly Bronx, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 20,2025 in Punta Gorda. He was born on August 1, 1937, in Bronx, NY to Thon and Sophie Jacobsen, both now deceased.

Sidney was born and raised in New York and faced a difficult childhood. When his mother became ill, he spent time in an orphanage and...

David Thomas Manion

David Thomas Manion

Sep 18, 2025

David Thomas Manion, 93, a resident of St. James City, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, in St. James City. He was born October 19, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA to Christina and Joseph Manion, now deceased. David was of the Roman Catholic faith. He was a Master Machinist and later became a Field Service Engineer in the power industry...

Rolando Lazaro Pinero

Rolando Lazaro Pinero

Sep 17, 2025

Rolando L Pinero, 58, a Cape Coral, Florida resident since 2007, formerly from Miami, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Cape Coral. He was born on January 22, 1967 in Havana, Cuba.Rolando was a loving family man, devoted husband, loving father to his children and loving grandfather to his only grandson. He loved football, soccer, basketball and golfing....

Rosemary Mattesich Johnson

Rosemary Mattesich Johnson

Sep 16, 2025

Rosemary Mattesich Johnson entered into eternal rest on September 16, 2025, at the age of 69. She will be remembered for her loving heart, her kindness, and her strength. Born on February 3, 1956, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Dominick and Maria (née Picinich) Mattesich, Rosemary grew up in Fort Lee surrounded by a close-knit family and community. She attended...

James Richard Leckemby

James Richard Leckemby

Sep 14, 2025

James “Jim” Richard Leckemby, 88, a Lee County, Florida resident since 1989, formerly of Fredericksburg, VA and Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 in Lehigh Acres, Florida. He was born August 30, 1937 in Fayette County, PA to Violet and James Leckemby, now deceased.

Jim was of the Episcopal faith. He worked 30 years for the telephone company. After he...

Burle Taylor, Jr.

Burle Taylor, Jr.

Sep 14, 2025

Burle Taylor, Jr., 82, a Fort Myers, Florida resident since 1962, formerly of Pink Hill, North Carolina, passed away Sunday September 14, 2025, in Fort Myers. He was born August 11, 1943, in Lenore County, NC to Mary and Burle Taylor, now deceased.

Burle was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Tice Congregation. He was a hard worker,...

Scott Alan Williams

Scott Alan Williams

Sep 13, 2025

Scott Alan Williams, 65, a Cape Coral, Florida resident since 1999, formerly of Buffalo, NY and Brown Summit, NC, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Cape Coral. He was born September 9, 1960, in Chicago, IL to Roberta and Raymond Williams, now deceased.

Scott was a member of St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, Cape Coral, and was retired from the...

Stefania Wilk

Stefania Wilk

Sep 9, 2025

Stefania Wilk, 91, a Cape Coral, Florida resident for the last two years, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL and Saugerties, NY, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Cape Coral. She was born April 25, 1934, in Poland to Wiktoria and Juzef Paluszek, now deceased.

Stefania was of the Roman Catholic faith. Stefania along with her husband Stefan, immigrated from...

Mark Herbert Pate

Mark Herbert Pate

Sep 6, 2025

Mark Herbert Pate, 66, a North Fort Myers resident for the last 42 years, formerly of Puerto Rico, Passed away, Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born November 7, 1958, in Connersville, Indiana.

Mark was of the Christian faith and was a US Navy veteran. He was a sergeant at Charlotte County Corrections and a sergeant at...