Douglas T. Noakes, Jr, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Doug was born in New York, later graduating from Notre Dame High School in Easton, PA where he was a standout basketball player. He briefly studied and played basketball at Seton Hall before transferring to The Pennsylvania State University where he met his beloved wife of nearly 52 years, Sheila (Burkett). He pursued his graduate work at DePaul University in Chicago. Ambitious and bright, Doug enjoyed a fulfilling, 30+ year career in the residential home building industry. His start in the industry came at Centex Homes, where he worked for several years before being...

Mary N. Keith, 103, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021, at the Carlisle in Naples, Florida. She had been a Naples resident since 2004 after having lived in Pfafftown, North Carolina for 30 years. Preceding her in death was her husband, William H. Keith, and her daughter, Sally Keith Mauney. Mary was born on November 4, 1917 in Chicago. Illinois, a twin daughter of Arthur Robert and Florence Mary Nordlie. She attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She met her husband at a USO dance while Bill was in boot camp at the Great Lakes Naval Station at the beginning of World War II. Some of Mary's favorite memories growing up was spending the summers swimming and playing cards...

James W. Skinner, Jr. of Ocean, NJ and Naples, FL was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 18, 1938 to parents Helen and James Skinner. At the age of 17 1/2 he joined the United State Marine Corp for a period of 2 years to proudly serve his country. He then worked for Swift and Company and UPS for many years. He retired and went on to own several bars and restaurants. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years Dolores (Leinweber) Skinner in 2010. In 2014, he married Patricia (Malloy) Skinner on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. James is survived by his daughters Jacklyn Skinner Scales, Neptune, NJ; Sandra (Andrew) Scott, Redding CT, and his son James (Gabriella) Skinner, Hazlet, NJ. Also,...

Barbara Bartlett left this life on March 22, 2021, 8 days shy of her 96th birthday. With the hint of a smile, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born on March 30th, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mildred R. and John C. Weiner, Barbara is survived by her four children, Linda B. Bahrenburg, Frederick F. Bartlett, III, Peter J. Bartlett, Timothy R. Bartlett, stepdaughter Mara J. Miller, eight grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Her beloved husband Robert L. Klein predeceased her in 2018. They resided in Naples, Fla, at Moorings Park. Barbara raised her children with their father Frederick F. Bartlett, Jr. in Bryn Mawr, Pa. and in France and...

Robert Edge (Bob) Mulholland, former President and Chief Operating Officer of NBC, died on March 9, 2021 in Naples, Florida. He was 87 years old. He is survived by his wife, Judith, of Naples, FL, daughter, Leslie (Leigh) Anderson (Chris) of Amherst, NH, son, Todd Mulholland (Licet) of Naples, FL and stepsons, Michael Holleran of Warrenton, VA and Matthew Holleran of Menlo Park and San Francisco, CA and seven grandchildren. Born September 27, 1933 in Hartford, CT, Mulholland grew up in Bound Brook, NJ and developed what would become a life-long passion for journalism. After receiving a Bachelor (1955) and a Master (1956) from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and...

Christian Zuber, of Naples, FL passed away on February 6, 2021, after a hard fought battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Reading, PA. Chris is a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School and navy veteran. He was retired from the DuPont company after thirty years. An accomplished martial artist, Chris held black belts in karate and jujitsu, and instructed at the University of Delaware. Chris loved his life in Florida, doted on his family, and was a kind and conscientious friend. Special thanks to all of Chris' poker buddies, fellow board members and Surf Colony II residents who supported and cared for him before and during his illness. He is survived by his beloved wife Kathleen,...

Jerry Lee Grace, Age 79, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday morning January 24, 2021. Jerry was born in Cincinnati to Beatrice (Van De Mark) and Robert Grace on June 30, 1941. Jerry is survived by his wife Lynn (Brinkman) Grace, son Christopher Grace of Hilton Head, daughter-in-law Stephanie (Lubitz) Grace and two grandchildren, Reilly and Evan Grace of Cincinnati, brothers and sisters in law Scott and Donna (Wissman) Brinkman of Louisville, Michael and Susan (Brinkman) Hyzdu of Cincinnati and Naples, Carla Sommer Fink of Smyrna, cousin in law Sally (Wells) Van De Mark of Birmingham, Michigan, Six nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his...

Owen Henning was born in Latimer, IA. in 1930. He began carpentry at age 13 beside his father, Lars. He graduated from Latimer High School in Iowa, and in 1949 he married his classmate, Juanita. They made their home in Latimer. Soon after, Owen and his brother Wayne took over the Henning Construction Company from their father. Owen eventually took over that business and built a grain handling system business as well. Owen took great joy in being on the water, and he found pleasure at his second home on Clear Lake, Iowa where he taught his children, grandchildren, and their friends to waterski. At age 54 he purchased a condo on Marco Island, Florida. He and Juanita spent winter months on the...

Naples, FL - Thomas A. Tucker, 78, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021 in Naples, FL. Tom was born on September 4, 1942 in Hazleton, PA to Henry and Virginia Tucker. Tom was raised in Hazleton where he graduated High School in 1960 and then joined the United States Army National Guard. After completing two years at Pennsylvania State University, Tom was hired by IBM in 1963 and moved to Poughkeepsie, NY where he completed his education in engineering and mathematics at Marist College. After 30 years with IBM, Tom joined Sungard in Philadelphia and relocated to Mount Laurel, NJ until his retirement to Naples. Tom and Geneva, his loving wife of over 55 years, enjoyed a lifetime of...

Connie Angeleri was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She graduated from Worthington West Franklin High School and the Cleveland Institute of Music. She was a professional clarinetist and played in the Venezuela Orchestra and many others throughout her career. Upon retirement she lived in Naples, FL where she worked for 23 years as Head Concierge at Bentley Village. Preceded in death by her parents Leonard & Thelma Smith. Survived by her twin sister Carole Taylor and sister Jocelyn Smith Komoroff . She treasured her time spent lovingly caring for dogs and cots. Her kind compassion will! be sorely missed. Cremation has been entrusted to The Beachwood Cremation Society, 4444 Tamiami Tr....

Marilyn Roberts of Bonita Springs, formerly of Allentown, PA passed away on Jan. 12 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. At her side were Bill, her husband of 60 years, and daughter Lynne (Jim) Appleman. She was predeceased by her daughter Jill, and is survived by loving grandchildren Alex and Will Appleman, Elisa and Emily Sarantschin and brother Robert (Sandra) Barette. Anyone who met Marilyn could never forget her after coming under the spell of her crystal blue eyes, beautiful smile, and sweet caring and generous personality. She loved people and always made them feel special whether entertaining or just being together in a small group. She was an excellent athlete, learning...

Nancy Magnusson passed away on January 5 and has now joined her Mom, Dad and loving husband Carl of 50 years. Nancy grew up in Chicago (attending Morton HS), graduated from the University of Illinois where she became a member of Kappa Delta sorority and successfully competed in synchronized swimming. After spending 30+ years in Pittsburgh and raising their 3 daughters, they were ready for some sunshine so they retired in Naples. Nancy was a good athlete, game to give any sport a try. She enjoyed tennis but loved golf and even gave windsurfing a try. She was always very creative, an avid sewer and beader who loved to share her beautiful creations with her family and friends. She was also...

PFISTER, Dolores Frances, age 92, formerly of Midland Park, New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Beach House Assisted Living Facility in Naples, Florida. She was born on December 7, 1928 in Elizabeth, NJ to Thomas (Tom) and Mina Tully, in Midland Park, NJ. After retiring to Naples, FL in 1978, she enjoyed boating, the beach and traveling around the world with her husband. Dolores will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, love of family, kindness, generosity and family reunions. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Dolores was predeceased by her husband William who died in 2008 at the age of 83 and brother Thomas Tully. She is...

JoAnn M. Larson, 87, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020 at Avow Hospice of Naples. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abner and Esther Hammerberg as well as her beloved husband of fifty-nine years, Lloyd G. Larson. JoAnn was a longtime resident of Naples, FL, having moved from Minnesota with her husband, Lloyd, in the 1980s. They enjoyed spending the winter months in the "City of White Sand" and their summer months at their lake home in Glenwood, Minnesota. She loved sun-bathing down the block from their Naples home, strolling the white sandy shores, hunting for the prettiest seashells, and bicycling along Gulfshore Boulevard. She was anavid reader, preferring...

Elizabeth Louise waltz, 92, of Naples FL, passed peacefully on Dec 15, 2020. She was born in Cincinnati Ohio in 1928, and lived most of her life in the Dayton area before moving to Naples. A strong woman who was always involved in something. Be it baseball with her sons or quilting with her daughter or just caring for the kids at Hillel Academy. She was a woman of firsts. She was the first woman head of shipping and receiving at K & S Circuits and the first female manager of a boys little league team in the Northmont amateur baseball league. She won a championship in her second year. She was also very proud to have completed her g.e.d. at the age of 48. She is survived by her 2 brothers...

Nolan H. Baird, Jr., (Lanny) 84, of Naples, Florida passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. Growing up in Mamaroneck, New York, Lanny first met his future wife, Nancy, in 6th grade. Lanny and Nancy were married in 1958 and have been residents of Glen Ellyn, Illinois for over 60 years. During his career, Lanny was an Investment Counselor with several firms in Chicago before retiring from William Blair. While in Naples, Lanny became involved in many charities including Artis-Naples and the Naples Zoo. Lanny is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, his children Gregory, Bonnie Scott, and Nolan III, his sister Marcia, his sisters-in-law Judy and Betsy, his beloved grandchildren, and one...

Ditkof, Corinne Shirley (Jaffe), 92, entered her final resting place on November 7, 2020 at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida. She is survived by her sons Martin (Carol Hammond), Larry (Carol Ditkof), and Howie (Mary Ditkof), grandchildren John (Cassie Lee) Ditkof, Diana Ditkof (long term boyfriend Alex Caputo), Julie (Aaron) Mansfield, Mark (Khannah) Ditkof, Benjamin (Laurel) Ditkof, and Mitchell (Britany) Ditkof, and great grandchildren Shane and Cole Ditkof. She was also the biological grandmother to David, Adam, and Chad Huisman. She was predeceased by her loving husband Frederick in 1981, son Michael in 1955, and son Scott in 2020. Corky, as she was affectionately known by her...

Dr. Charles M. Karpas, a longtime Naples resident who served for more than three decades as Director of Pathology at Naples Community Hospital, died September 14 at the Premier Place Health Center at the Glenview Pelican Bay. He was 96. The son of Carl J. and Elsie (Burrell) Karpas, Chuck Karpas was born in New York, NY on April 25, 1924, the second of three children. In 1942, he started classes at the University of Miami, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, but his studies were soon interrupted by service in the Second World War as he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October of that year. He served for four years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade and becoming one of...

John Recco, 93, of Naples, FL, formerly of Needham, MA and Osterville, MA passed away on September 1. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Carol Hess Recco. He leaves his son, Jack Recco (Karen) of South Natick, MA and his daughter Linda O'Connell (Mike) of Wellesley, MA. Five grandsons, David Recco (Shannon), Steve Recco, Kevin Recco (Erica), Mike O'Connell (Siobhan), Nick O'Connell and 5 great grandsons, Connor, Johnny, Tyler, Welles and Ford. John graduated from Newton HS in MA in 1945. He was elected to the first Newton HS Hall of Fame as a member of the 1940 decade. He served in the Army during WWII and as the war ended, he went in to the Army Special Forces. After the military,...

Eileen Crimmins Mohr, passed on August 19, 2020 in Naples, FL. She is survived by her husband Chris of 58 years. Eileen was a 1957 graduate of Dickinson High School in Jersey City, NJ, and was employed for 35 years by AT&T as an District Manager. Eileen is survived by her nieces Susan (Kevin) Hegarty and their daughter Maura and Maureen (Bill) Thorton and their children Kelley and Christopher. She is also survived by her nephews James, Brendan and Michael Joyce. Eileen is predeceased by her sister Marilyn and her niece Kathleen Joyce. Donations may be made to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples FL, and To St. Judes. Cremation has been entrusted to The Beachwood Cremation...

Frank D. Aiello, 89, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020 in his home in Naples FL. He was born in Herkimer NY, the son of Joseph and Maria Stella Aiello. Upon his retirement in 1991, he and his wife Margaret moved to Naples. Frank graduated from Herkimer High School in 1948 and was then drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War from 1950-1953 as a member of the 25th Infantry and a rifleman of the 27th regiment. Upon his return, Frank resumed his place in the family business as President of Aiello's Super Food Market. He also had an active real estate license in NY and was President of the Joseph Aiello Realty Corp. On January 2, 1956 Frank united in marriage with...