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  Karl Heinz Wettels, 87, entered into eternal rest on February 12, 2021, peacefully, with his family by his side. He was born in Hamburg, Germany on April 25, 1933 to Peter and Helene (Heitmann) Wettels. Karl grew up in war-torn Germany and had little formal education; but at the age of 14, he learned the carpentry trade, later completing his apprenticeship. For a few years, he worked as a custom cabinetmaker in Volksdorf before coming to America in 1954. Settling first in Astoria,...

  Jo Ann Boice passed away on February 2, 2021 in Naples Florida. She was born to Cuthbert and Corra Lowery in Atlanta, Georgia. Although raised in Georgia, her family roots were always in South Alabama. She became a legendary Army wife, living in three countries, a revered mother and grandmother. Acting in key responsibilities, she had an uncanny ability to organize and execute activities involving thousands, giving speeches in both English and German, all the while maintaining an...

  Jimmy died at his home on January 21st 2021. He is survived by his older sister, Deborah Holmes and her husband Stephen Holmes. Jimmy also had 2 dogs, Sinbad and Stanley and his cat Leo. Jimmy was a kind soul and will be missed. Love you!

  Terry Blood, 80, passed away on January 19, 2021 due to an unfortunate accident at his home after fighting cancer. He was born in Stoke-on Trent, England but moved to live solely in Florida, with his wife, Linda, for the last 20 years. Linda, unfortunately, passed away 2 years ago from Parkinson’s. Terry was a brilliant and legendary man who always exuded such optimism and energy that all that met him loved him dearly. He will be especially missed by his daughters, Jackie and...

  Eleanor J. Hoffman, 78, of Naples, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2021. She had been a longtime resident of Naples. She worked at Lely High School from its beginning and then at the Clerk of Courts office in Collier County until retirement. She is survived by her children, Ronald Hoffman and Vicki Smith, both of Naples; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and sister, Veronica "Ronny" (Burt) Pritchett. She was preceded in death by her daughter,...

  Mary Evelyn Deramo, age 96, passed away on December 29, 2020.  She was born in Minersville, PA, the daughter of the late Silvia and Arthur Angelo.  After graduating high school, Mary accepted work as a clerk typist for the War Department in Washington, D.C. and then was transferred to the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.  She later returned to Minersville where she was employed with the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA). There she married Alfred A. Deramo, who was a 2nd...

  Norma Elaine Wiseman-Hancock, 96, passed away on December 11,2020 in the care of Hospice. Norma, the daughter of Willard and Helen (Swaim) Baker, was born on July 12,1924. In 1942, Norma married the love of her life, Lynn Wiseman, and four children followed this marriage. They had 47 wonderful years together living in Atwood and Plymouth, Indiana then settled in Naples, Florida. Norma married William Hancock in 1990. Norma was a dedicated teacher and proud to see...

  Robert Eugene Kujawa, 42, of Naples, Florida passed away suddenly on December 2, 2020. Robert was born in Burbank, California on September 13, 1978 to Zdzislaw and Wanda (Walus) Kujawa. He graduated from Naples High School and entered the Navy where he spent 4 years on the USS McInerney. He most recently worked at Expert Air Services. Rob was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing every chance he could. He loved being "Captain REK" for his friends and family during day...

  Iraida B. Ortega, also known as Ida, was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico on October 3, 1939. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega. She passed peacefully with her family at her side on November 29, 2020 in Naples, Florida, where she had moved to recently to be with her daughter, although she had resided in the New Haven, CT. area for the past 50 years . She was known as a strong and dedicated woman in the causes...

  Dennis Voytko, 60, of Bonita Springs, FL and Canfield, OH, passed away November 23, 2020. He was born May 29, 1960 in Youngstown, OH and was a kind and loving husband to Debbie, a beautiful woman, for over 36 years.  To see Dennis and Debbie together you would think they were still dating. This was a love story for the ages. Everyone knew that with Dennis there was Debbie. The two of them became something greater than the sum of one plus one.  Dennis was the smartest guy...