Neptune Society

Donald Jean Hanson, 89, of North Fort Myers, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born February 23, 1933, in Wausa, Nebraska. He served in the United States Marine Corp. in the early 1950s. After an honorable discharge he returned to California and began working various construction jobs that eventually led him to Florida. He married and had four children. He worked with Florida Rock Industries, had a dump truck and clearing business, and drove a school bus, in Lee County, Florida, before eventually retiring. He enjoyed pool, softball, golf, and maintaining his 30-acre cattle ranch in North Fort Myers. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Trula M. Hanson; his four children, Donald...

Kenneth Leo Smith Jr, 88, passed away on March 16th 2022 after a long bout with IPF. He was born on January 25th, 1934 in Portsmouth Virginia to Inez and Kenneth Sr. Nicknamed "Smiley" for his contagious laughter and smile, he was an avid golfer who loved his friends at "MUNI," a diehard Notre Dame Fan and most importantly a dedicated family man. He was a loyal companion to his wife of 61 years who passed only two weeks before him. He is survived by daughters, Janet Pares (Segismundo) and Stephanie Smith Sifrit (Thomas); Grandson, Josh Cole; granddaughters, Charlotte Sifrit and Lea Brown (Austin); as well as three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Janet Davis Smith...

Daniel Lee Hafendorfer, 74, of Estero passed away March 13, 2022. He was born April 16, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to Cyril and Catherine Hafendorfer. He was a graduate of the University of Louisville and University of Louisville Medical School. Dan was retired after practicing in family practice medicine in Louisville, KY for over 35 years.His love of golf, reading, socializing with friends and spending time with his children and grandchildren were what made him happy during retirement. Dan was known for his crazy sense of humor and quick wit. Dan is survived by the love of his life, Patti, to whom he was married to for 47 years; three sons, Ben, Keith, Jeff (Ashley); five...

William A. Nideur 86, passed away peacefully on Friday March 11, 2022 at home with family. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Coralie (Turner) Nideur ; son, Michael Nideur, of Stuart, FL; daughter, Sharon LaFontaine, of Orlando, FL; four Grandchildren, Mindy, Jonathon, Jason, Jillian; as well as four Great Grandchildren to cherish his loving memory. William retired in 1996, as a grounds keeper for Assumption College. He was a past Commander of The Italian American War Veterans Post #3 in Worcester, MA as well as a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Worcester, MA and Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606. In his spare enjoyed playing cards, golf, cooking, and gardening. Memorial...

John W. More of Venice, Florida passed away March 5, 2022. He was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on August 1, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Marian Moore; brother, Frederick Moore; and nephew, Terrance More. He is survived by wife of 53 years, Nancy Moore; three children and their spouses, Matthew (Stephanie) Moore, Sarah (Michael) Janicki, and David (Laura) Moore; grandchildren, Elle Bisheimer, Anna and Abigail Janicki, and Mallory Moore; as well as nieces, Mallory (Kevin) Kennedy and Merrill Seyler. Dr. Moore attended public schools in Bayonne, New Jersey. He was the first in his family to attend college; earning degrees from Reuters University (B.S.),...

Janet Davis Smith, 86, passed away on March 2, 2022. She was born on February 26, 1936 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Bernard and Wilma (nee Morris) Davis. She loved her home in Silver Springs, FL where she was a business owner for many years. She adored her family and was passionate about animals and nature. A zealous feminist and devoted wife, she led the family with strength beside her husband of 61years. Janet is survived by husband, Kenneth Leo Smith; daughters, Janet Davis Pares (Segismundo), Stephanie Smith Sifrit (Tom); three grandchildren, Josh Cole, Charlotte Sifrit, Lea Brown (Austin); as well as three great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her identical twin sister...

Alan F. Sewell, Ph.D. 7/28/1930 - 2/16/2022 Associate Professor, Psychology, DePaul University. 1st Lieutenant United States Army. Never Married. No Direct Descendents. 6'2'' Tall, 185 lbs. Arrangements entrusted to Neptune Society, Fort Myers, Florida. Danielle E. Davis, Funeral Director. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois.

Abbe Hankin, 86, of Naples, FL passed away on February 3, 2022. He was a graduate of Penn State and a member of Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity. He had been an executive with Edison Brothers Stores. Abbe was a member of the Boards of Directors of Aldersgate Youth Service Bureau in Philadelphia and Naples Retirement, Inc. (Lely Palms). Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish Congregation of Marco Island and The Guadelupe Center (Children of Immokolee). He is survived by his wife, Dr. Elaine Krieger Hankin, a Naples psychologist; daughters Susan Hankin-Birke, Esq., and Elyse Burton; granddaughters Ariel Birke and Lauren Burton; and a sister, Ruthe Rudnick.

Bobby J. Childers passed away with family attending on Friday, 28 January, 2022 at Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota FL. For nearly 90 of his 91 years, if told to 'Have a Nice Day!' he would often reply, 'Can't remember a bad one!' Bobby is survived by his sister Letha Sloan; his four children Tim (Susy) Childers, Teresa (Mark) Peterson, Tom Childers, Terence Childers; and two grandchildren Michael (Benjamin) Childers, David Childers. He was beloved by a large extended family including the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of his five brothers and sisters. John (Ginny) Childers, Velma (Dan) Clark, Letha (Tom) Sloan, Ben (Anne) Childers, Ralph (Arlene) Childers. Like his...

George Hutzler Bernstein, Sr., of Naples, Florida, formerly of Portland, Maine, and Baltimore, passed away on January 25, 2022, at age 84. George's loving survivors are his wife, Patricia and her children (Gen and Nick); his daughter, Amy Bernstein; son, George Bernstein (Julie); grandchildren, Eric Weisberg, Allison Mere (Benjamin) and AJ Bernstein; brother, Frank Bernstein (Carol); sister, Ann Guralnick (Leonard); as well as many cousins and his best friend, David Hutzler (Harriet). George was a proud graduate of the McDonough School in Baltimore, Dickinson College, and the Johns Hopkins University, where he earned an MBA. He began his career as an executive at the Hutzler Brothers...

Mary Kathryn Thompson, age 88, passed to Heaven January 19. She died in her sleep, in the embrace of her beloved husband, Tom. A few hours before she died, Mary Kay saw God, her mother, her old friends, and even the old dog, Lilo. "They're here, they're all here," she marveled. "This can't be, but I see them all!" Tom, her children, and her friends were Mary Kay's life. She devoted herself to making a welcoming home filled with laughter and great food. Mary Kay's entire life was founded on the love that gushed from her heart. She was an avid gardener, first in their northern homes, then in the Florida tropics, where she collected beautiful orchids and hibiscus. When she could no longer...

Thomas David Foulke, 77, loving husband, father and grandfather passed into Heaven on January 9, 2022 at home after a long battle with cancer. A resident of Estero, FL, formerly from Binghamton, NY, he leaves behind wife of 54 years, Joyce (Moore) Foulke; son, Bryan T. Foulke; daughter, Michele L. (Shelly) Foulke; daughter-in-law, Michele A. (Pickert) Foulke; sister, Joanne F. Newman; and many nieces and nephews. Thomas dearly loved his grandsons; Tyler B. Foulke, Zachary T. Foulke; Aaron M. Foulke. He was preceded in death by father, David L. Foulke; mother, Elisabeth (Stout) Foulke; and brother, Richard L. Foulke. Thomas graduated from Binghamton North High School and went on to...

Mary (Maye) Katrenak Pikiel, age 96, has peacefully passed away on November 1, 2021 at Tidewell Hospice, Port Charlotte, Florida. Her family was with her at her bedside. She was born on May 15, 1925, in Webster, Massachusetts to the late Stanley and Constance (Wawrzyniak) Piascik, both of Webster, Massachusetts. Maye leaves her sons, Paul Denis Katrenak of Rotonda West, Florida, and Randy J. Katrenak of Englewood, Florida, also her grandchildren: Brandon Katrenak of Thompson, Connecticut, Cagney L. Katrenak of Sarasota, Florida, and Arianne M. Katrenak Of Myakka City, Florida, and several great grandchildren, both in Connecticut and Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband of 39...

Robert Bruce Wickham, 94, died on October 26, 2021, at his home in Sarasota, FL. Bruce was a longtime resident of Haddonfield, NJ, and worked at Pennock's Florist in Philadelphia, PA. Survivors include his wife, Mary Stockton of Sarasota; daughters Ann Wickham of Thetford, VT, Catherine Weber of Hamilton, NJ, Elizabeth Ramsey of Cary, NC; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister Jane W. Ross of Medford, NJ. He was predeceased by his wife, Isabel, in 1998. Arrangements made by Neptune Society, Fort Myers, FL.

William Nelson Moran, 87, known as Bill passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born November 27, 1933, in Montgomery Alabama to Joseph and Martha (nee Roberson) Moran. Bill was raised in East Point, Ga., and graduated from Russell High School and Georgia Tech. Although he was awarded a football scholarship to Auburn University, he signed a professional baseball contract with the Cleveland Indians instead of attending. As a person who enjoyed life and was lucky to have two devoted wives; Peggy Moran and current wife of 41 years, Annette Moran; Bill was also blessed with three unbelievable sons; Michael, Steve, and Chris Moran; two loving stepdaughters, Denise Johnson and Donna...

Ira (Mike) Smith passed away on October 2, 2021. He was born in Fort Myers on April 22, 1956, to Ira Lee and Delores Smith. A lifelong resident of Lee County, Mike grew up on Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers and was a member of Cypress Lake High School class of 1974. During high school he began working for the Hickory Bar-B-Que and would spend the rest of his career in the culinary field, most of it being as an executive chef. When not cooking for clients, he loved spending time cooking for his family back home. Family was always very important to him, and he was loved by them all. Survivors include brothers; Bryan Lee (Chip) Smith of Georgia and Gregory Scott (Greg) Smith of...

Anthony J. Sarubbi, 77 of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away at his home with his wife and dog at this side on June 10, 2021. Son of Frank Sarubbi and Marie Josephine (Turiello) he was born on Feb. 11, 1944 in Hackensack Hospital. He graduated from Hackensack High School, spent a year in the United States Air Force and began his 44 year love affair with printing after attending Fairleigh Dickinson, the NY School of Printing and RIT. He was affectionately known as "Gutenberg" in the NY Metropolitan area. He achieved a 9 handicap and 2 holes in one during his membership at Pascack Brook, Fox Hollow and Watertown Country Club where he was on the Board for 5 years. Anthony was very active on the...