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Deborah T. Clough 86, of Naples, FL and a former resident of The Villages, FL and Manchester By the Sea, MA died on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Deborah was born on February 4, 1938 in New York City, NY a daughter of the late Vincent A. and Deborah (Mann) Theisen. She had been a resident of Naples for the past 6 years coming from The Villages where she had resided for 15 years prior to moving to Naples. She was a graduate of Brown University in Providence, RI where she earned her Bachelor's degree. After college, she began her career as a legal assistant with the law firm of Foley and Hoag in Boston, MA. She retired after 30 years with the law firm. Deborah was an avid tennis player and...

Carolyn F. Bashaw of Naples, FL passed away on January 14, 2024. Carolyn was born on December 25, 1926, in Newburyport, MA, the eldest of three children of Edward J. Kelly and Viola Jaques Kelly. In 1945 she met the love of her life, Robert A. Bashaw Jr, and they were married in 1947. Carolyn graduated from Burdett College and attended the University of New Hampshire. She began her career in hospital administration in medical records and retired 27 years later as the VP of Administration at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA. Carolyn was involved in multiple medical organizations throughout Massachusetts and received several awards acknowledging her service. Upon moving to Bentley...

Frank "Chic" Greco 93, of Naples, FL, and a former lifelong resident of Chicago, IL died on January 10, 2024, at the Frances Georgeson Hospice House in Naples, FL. Chic was born on June 5, 1930, the son of the late Frank and Christina (Scrivano) Greco. He had been a resident of Naples since 2013 moving from Chicago. He spent most of his career working for an excavating company in Chicago and retired as a foreman. Thereafter he was a successful entrepreneur in several businesses including food and plumbing. His recipe and preparation for "Baked Clams" is renowned and loved by all. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Grace Greco who died December 12, 2016, and his beloved son,...

Katherine Crane Shellenbarger (Kathie) passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on December 23, 2023, at Joanne's House in Bonita Springs in the company of her loving husband of 54 years, Dave, after a battle with stage 4 lung cancer that began in August 2020. Kathie was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on August 28, 1947, the daughter of Roger Ernest Crane and Alice Jane Wilson Crane. She is the mother of two sons, Mathew David of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Daniel Aaron, of Glenview Illinois. Also surviving her are her daughter-in-law and good friend, Christy Schaefer Shellenbarger of Glenview as well as three granddaughters, Lila, Trudy, and Samantha, and four grandsons, Ben, Silas, Peter, and...

Robert A. Bashaw of Naples, FL passed away on December 21, 2023. Bob was born on November 27, 1925, in Newburyport, MA, the oldest of six children of Robert A. Bashaw and Ellen Lynch Bashaw. When he was 17, he joined the Navy and served during the European invasions of Normandy, Cher Berg, and Le Harve during World War II. In 1945 he met the love of his life, Carolyn Kelly, and they were married in 1947. Bob worked in construction and started his own business in 1948. He retired in 1988 after 40 years. During that time, they lived In Newbury, MA, and he was active in various civic organizations. Upon retirement, he bought a boat and fished for lobsters for 12 years before selling their...

Patricia A. "Trish" Stefan 67, of Estero, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, after a brief illness. Trish was born on October 15, 1956 in Wytheville, VA a daughter of the late Rufus and Gaynell (Campbell) Stoneman. As a young child, the family moved to Akron, OH where she was raised. She was a graduate of Central Hower High School and she attended beautician's school. Trish then began working as a waitress at many restaurants throughout her career and eventually became a manager at the 1682 Restaurant in Fairlawn, OH working with our family friend, John Anthe. She also owned a home cleaning service and was an independent contractor for the Akron Public School System driving the...

Joseph "Skip" C. Kirchdorfer of Naples, FL passed peacefully in his home in Naples at the age of 91, on November 19th, surrounded by family and his faithful pug, Petunia. He was born on March 14, 1932 in Meade County, KY a son of the late Chester O. and Hester, L. (Scott) Kirchdorfer. A graduate of Valley High School in Louisville KY, Skip attended the University of Kentucky where he studied horticulture and met the love of his life Phyllis. He was called to serve in the US Army in 1953, and married Phyllis that same year. Following his service during the Korean War, he worked for Kirchdorfer and Howell Contracting Company in Louisville, KY and later founded Skip Kirchdorfer...

William Goade, 70 years old, died November 1, 2023, at his favorite place on earth-his beachfront house in Florida. With his subtle wit and sense of humor, he would have been pleased with the irony of dying on the Day of the Dead. Bill was a true Bostonian and successful businessman. He attended Tufts University and only left Boston for two years to attend Wharton Business School. When he returned to Boston, he founded Avalon Partners, later Cresa Partners, in 1985. Under his leadership, it became the largest tenant-only commercial real estate company in North America. It now has an international presence as well. His business philosophy was "do the right thing, have fun and it will be...

Richard L. ('Rich' or 'Dick') Weiss passed from this earthly life to his eternal life on October 27, 2023, at his home in Bonita Springs, Florida. Richard was born in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1932, to Rose and Frank Weiss. He is predeceased by his sister, Madlyn Weiss Male, and brothers, James Weiss and Francis Weiss. He is survived by his brother, Carl Weiss, and sisters, Rosemarie Weiss Krewson and Joan Weiss Moore, and fifteen nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his wife of 62 years, Rita Ann Walter Weiss, and fifteen more nieces and nephews. We will miss Richard's smile, his good humor, and his quiet wry comments, but we know he is "at home" with his Maker. ...

James R. Farinacci, Sr. 76, of Estero, FL died surrounded by his family on October 23, 2023, at the Frances Georgeson Hospice House in Naples, FL. Jim was born on February 6, 1947, in Chardon, OH a son of the late Michael J. and Charlotte (Vaughn) Farinacci, Sr. He had been a resident of Southwest Florida since 1999 moving from Ocala, FL where he had lived since 1993. In 1965, he graduated from Chardon High School and then attended Kent State University where in 1970 he earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Management. After college, Jim returned home and joined the family business, Farinacci Buick and Oldsmobile in Chardon. In 1976, he began the purchase and acquisition of the...

Rosanne M. (Kitty) Dugan, age 97, of Naples, FL died peacefully at her residence on October 19, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, a daughter of the late Daniel and Ruth (Thompson) Fischer. A former resident of Rochester, NY, Kitty had been a winter resident of Naples since 1983 and became a permanent resident in 2014. She was a graduate of Nazareth High School and attended Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. She was a lifelong parishioner of Our Mother of Sorrows Church in Greece, NY, and after relocating to Naples, became a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She loved the game of golf and was a founding member of Craig Hill Country Club and a...