Fuller Funeral Home East Naples

Albert Wilburn "Bert" Pence, who had a storied career in radio, film and television for more than four decades, died on September 3 at his home in Naples, Florida. He was 79. In his thirty years as a voice over personality, he was that familiar voice you knew from national networks; including NBC, Discovery, NatGeo, Nature, Meet the Press, Dateline, FOX and FOX News. His charismatic voice was featured on the television series House of Cards and in narrative, documentary and animated films, including Once Upon a Christmas Village and SpongeBob SquarePants. Mr. Pence's voice was also a fixture on television commercials for iconic brands like Ford, Coca-Cola, Miller Lite, Dunkin' Donuts,...

Inez Mae Theisen (Helfmann), 94, passed away, on June 17, 2021. Born in St. Paul, MN, she was a long- time resident of Hutchinson, MN and later retired with her beloved husband Elmer to Naples, FL. Her final years were spent in assisted-living near her daughter Mary in Jupiter, FL. She was a homemaker and mother for most of her life. Inez enjoyed sports and games of all sorts both as a spectator and participant. She was an avid volleyballer and bowler and later took up tennis and golf. She once set the record for the highest game bowled by a woman in Hutchinson, MN with a score of 279. Throughout her life, she loved to read and always had a book on hand. She is predeceased by her husband...

Paul Starinsky, 89, passed away on May 8, 2021 in Naples, Florida. Paul was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania on May 15, 1931. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Fuller Funeral Home East Naples. For online condolences visit www.FullerEast.com.

On April 7, 2021, Edmund Francis Piela, loving husband and father of five children, passed away at the age of 94 in Naples, Florida. Edmund was born on October 11, 1926 in Monmouth, ME to John and Katherine (Plossay) Piela. Following his service in the United States Navy, Edmund was a 1949 graduate of the University of Maine with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Edmund's life-long career was with Hamilton Standard (now Raytheon Technologies) starting out as an engineer and rising to Program Manager and ultimately Manager of Programs. For over 50 years, Edmund was married to his beautiful wife Helen (Pescik), an elementary school teacher from Manchester CT. Together they raised five...

Robert J. Barsdate September 4, 1934 - March 25, 2021 Robert J. "Bob" Barsdate, 86, died March 25, 2021, in Naples, Florida. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary K., his daughters Kelly J. Barsdate (Laura Smith) and Lory Barsdate Easton (Robert E. Easton) and his grandchildren Kathryn Rose and Robert Victor. Bob was born in Richmond Hill, New York, on September 4, 1934, to Victor George and Madeline (Subacius) Barsdate. He grew up in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and attended Allegheny College, where he earned his B.S. in geology and met Mary Kathryn Haschack, his future wife. Bob and Mary K. were married on June 9, 1959, and the couple moved to Pittsburgh, where Mary K. taught...

Arthur L Kozy, age 94, passed away on February 27, 2021, in Naples, Florida. Arthur was born on July 10, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio, and was the son of Anthony and Valeria Kozlowski. He is survived by his two sons Bill, and his wife, Carol; and Tom, and his wife, Sharon. He was the proud grandfather to 4, and the great grandfather to 8 at the time of his death. Art's death was preceded by his wife, Lanila, in 2009, whom he was married to for 58 years, and his siblings, Frank, Jean, Walter, and Cazu. Art graduated from Benedictine High School in Cleveland, and then joined the U.S. Navy where he served in Okinawa from 1944-1945. Upon returning home, Art attended Miami University (of Ohio) and...

Stepanich, Thomas Parker, of Naples, Florida, passed away on December 28, 2020 at the age of 85 following a lengthy illness. He was a long-time resident of Waukegan and Gurnee, Illinois before retiring to Naples. Thomas was born December 2, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, and a graduate of South Shore High School and the University of Illinois at Navy Pier. He graduated from the De Paul University School of Law, and then served in the United States Army's Judge Advocate General corps while stationed in Maryland and Illinois. Thomas settled in Lake County, Illinois and established a successful law practice in Waukegan. He was a member of the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State...

Karen (Lewandowski) Puerner, 75, of Milton, WI and Naples, FL, joined her maker and passed peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 following COVID-19 complications. Born in Milwaukee, the oldest child of Arthur and Bernice (Halser) Lewandowski, Karen leaves behind her beloved husband of 41 years, Bradley Puerner, and their children Cindy (Kevin) Burchell, Tracy Arndt, Lisa (Brad) Folker and Scott (Julie) Whitmore. Karen is also survived by her brother Mike (Sue) Lewandowski, her sister Donna Lewandowski, sister-in-law Lois Puerner, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Karen spent the majority of her career as the GM Janesville Engineering Secretary where she was often...

Karen (Lewandowski) Puerner, 75, of Milton, WI and Naples, FL, joined her maker and passed peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 following COVID-19 complications. Born in Milwaukee, the oldest child of Arthur and Bernice (Halser) Lewandowski, Karen leaves behind her beloved husband of 41 years, Bradley Puerner, and their children Cindy (Kevin) Burchell, Tracy Arndt, Lisa (Brad) Folker and Scott (Julie) Whitmore. Karen is also survived by her brother Mike (Sue) Lewandowski, her sister Donna Lewandowski, sister-in-law Lois Puerner, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Karen spent the majority of her career as the GM Janesville Engineering Secretary where she was often...

James F. Smith, 79, passed away on December 6, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1940 in Buffalo, New York. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Eleanor and his brother Donald Smith. He worked at Sweet Home Central School District for almost 30 years. James belonged to St Martha's Church in Depew, New York. After retiring to Naples, Florida in 2002 James took up golfing, playing cards and watching football. James is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Smith, his son Tim and two sister-in-laws, Fran Bologna and Lena Smith. As well as many cousins and great friends. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Monday, December 21, 2020 at St Agnes Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. in...

Muriel Iorli, age 84, died on November 26, 2020 in Naples, FL. Muriel is survived by her son, Dean Iorli and wife Kathryn, of Sarasota, FL, her daughter, Kim Oleksinski and husband William, of Naples, FL, and daughter, Dale Bartlett and husband Edward, of Bristol, CT. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dino Iorli. Muriel was born on November 4th, in Manchester, NH, to parents Marie and Laurent Cimon. She graduated from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing. She left nursing to take care of her children, begin a career as a travel agent, and acquire her realtor's license. Muriel was a great friend to many people and was involved with her church. Her interests included...

Gary Raleigh Nebeker passed away in Naples, FL on November 18, 2020 after a short illness. Gary was born in Berkeley, CA on September 12, 1942. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Susan Mangum Nebeker and sisters Rosalind (James) Hoggan and Kathleen (Arthur) Evans and many nieces and nephews. Gary was a dedicated union leader (Vice President) for the United Food and Commercial Workers International union for many years and was also a former President of FIET/UNI Global Union based in Geneva, Switzerland. Gary had a fulfilling career and worked hard to bring good union principles to people in the US and around the world. Gary was an avid University of California Trojan football fan...

Frank Pulcrano, 86 resident of Marco Island, FL passed away peacefully at Physicians Regional Hospital, Naples, FL on Monday, November 2nd, 2020. Frank was born in Bayonne, NJ, and married 64 years to his deceased wife Marilyn Pulcrano. Frank is preceded in death by his father and mother Thomas and Anna Pulcrano and stepmother Theresa Pulcrano. Frank is survived by his sister Camille Wilkinson, Brick, NJ. Frank has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. James (Annabel) Pulcrano, Buchillon, Switzerland, Donna Stevenson, Nashville, TN, Richard (Lisa) Pulcrano, Huntington, WV. His 6 grandchildren - Marisa (Cedric) Schwab, San Francisco CA, Rebecca Pulcrano, Guerneville, CA, Allison (Louis) Lagakis,...

Denise R. Schmitt, 83, of Naples, Florida, died September 19 at Avow Hospice of Naples after a series of illnesses associated with liver failure. She is survived by R. Barrie Schmitt, her husband of 64 years; three sons, Christopher (Laura) of Oakton, VA; Scott (Irene) of Cumberland, RI; Eric of Plainfield, IL; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was born in Jackson Heights, NY, a daughter of the late Gabrielle and Henry Rizzini. Before her marriage she lived in North Smithfield, RI. A 1954 graduate of St. Claire High School in Woonsocket, RI, she married her husband two years later and worked as a medical laboratory technician at South County Hospital, Wakefield, RI for...

Corinne Russo Youngling, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 6th in Naples, Florida. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore (Ted) Youngling to whom she was married 52 years. She was the oldest of five children of Sabitino and Eleanor (D'Onofrio) Russo of Wilmington, Delaware. Corinne and Ted lived around many college campuses before settling in Westport, CT in 1966 with their four children where Corinne taught special education for 25 years in the Norwalk school system. She obtained a masters degree in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State College. She proudly crossed the picket line several times because she felt her students were more...

Corinne Russo Youngling, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 6th in Naples, Florida. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore (Ted) Youngling to whom she was married 52 years. She was the oldest of five children of Sabitino and Eleanor (D'Onofrio) Russo of Wilmington, Delaware. Corinne and Ted lived around many college campuses before settling in Westport, CT in 1966 with their four children where Corinne taught special education for 25 years in the Norwalk school system. She obtained a masters degree in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State College. She proudly crossed the picket line several times because she felt her students were more...

Lois passed away peacefully after a short illness. She leaves three children, Lisa, Mark, and Rachel, numerous relatives, and many friends from her years living in Carlisle, Massachusetts, Intervale, New Hampshire, and Naples, Florida. She was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Joseph Edward Spuria, in 2012. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lois grew up in Belmont, attended Belmont High School and graduated from Boston University in 1953 with a BS in Business Administration. Lois worked in a Boston accounting firm until she married her childhood sweetheart, Joe, in 1959. Lois and Joe moved to Carlisle, built a house, and raised a family. They lived in Carlisle for over 35...

"Bob" passed away after a one-year battle with pancreatic cancer on August 25, 2020 in Naples FL. He is survived by his wife Cathy and their son Rob and his wife Jennifer from Litchfield, NH, their son Brian and his partner Kelly McKenna from Wakefield, MA, his brother Jim from Naples, FL and his sister Patti and her spouse Jean Fielding from N. Chelmsford, MA as well as his beloved grandchildren Dayton, Braydon and Kylie from Litchfield, NH. Bob grew up in Arlington, MA and worked as a commercial painting contractor. For the past 12 years, he lived on Salisbury Beach, MA, formally from Wakefield, MA, and spent winters in Naples, Florida. Bob loved to go to the beach, ride his bike, play...

Patricia Ann(Canning) Matthews, a resident of Marco Island, Florida and a former 31-year resident of Wilmington, Delaware, entered into her eternal life on Wednesday August 19th at home with her loving daughter by her side. She fought a tough battle against cancer with the same positive attitude and strong faith in God that sustained her throughout her full life. She was 78. Patricia was born to the late Edward and Cecelia (Collins) Canning in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 26, 1942. She attended Liberty High School and was a member of the synchronized swimming team. She graduated from Kutztown State College in 1964 and was married to the late John E. Matthews Jr of Easton, Pennsylvania in...

Patricia Ann(Canning) Matthews, a resident of Marco Island, Florida and a former 31-year resident of Wilmington, Delaware, entered into her eternal life on Wednesday August 19th at home with her loving daughter by her side. She fought a tough battle against cancer with the same positive attitude and strong faith in God that sustained her throughout her full life. She was 78. Patricia was born to the late Edward and Cecelia (Collins) Canning in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 26, 1942. She attended Liberty High School and was a member of the synchronized swimming team. She graduated from Kutztown State College in 1964 and was married to the late John E. Matthews Jr of Easton, Pennsylvania in...

Patricia Ann(Canning) Matthews, a resident of Marco Island, Florida and a former 31-year resident of Wilmington, Delaware, entered into her eternal life on Wednesday August 19th at home with her loving daughter by her side. She fought a tough battle against cancer with the same positive attitude and strong faith in God that sustained her throughout her full life. She was 78. Patricia was born to the late Edward and Cecelia (Collins) Canning in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 26, 1942. She attended Liberty High School and was a member of the synchronized swimming team. She graduated from Kutztown State College in 1964 and was married to the late John E. Matthews Jr of Easton, Pennsylvania in...