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Catherine R. Demuth, 86, of Naples, Fla., died Thursday, April 27, 2000. Catherine was born January 8, 1914 in North East, Md. Catherine was a previous resident of Baltimore, Sherwood Forest, Md. and Columbus, Ind. and then moved to Naples, Fla. in 1970. Catherine is survived by three sons, Thomas Murray of Baltimore, Md., Richard A. Murray of Seguin, Texas and Lee W. Murray of Annapolis, Md.; two step-sons, Steven J. Demuth of Columbus, Ind. and Paul R. Demuth of Indianapolis, Ind.; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Services will be in Baltimore, Md. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sherwood Forest Endowment Fund, Sherwood Forest, Md. 21405. Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Ad first appeared: APR 29,2000

Catherine Rich Brayton, 81, of Fall River, Mass., formerly of Woolrich, Pa., Naples, Fla. and Westport, Mass., died April 22, 2000. Wife of Roswell Brayton Sr.; mother of Mrs. Charlotte Underwood, Mrs. Anne Rich Snyder, Roswell Brayton Jr., President and CEO of Woolrich Inc. in Pennsylvania; sister of Julia Rich Kurtz; also survived by 11 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Burial will be private. A memorial service will be held in the spring at a time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20016 or Massachusetts Audubon Society, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, Mass. 01773. Arrangements with the ''Cherry Place'' Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 178 Winter Street, Fall River, Mass. 508-676-1933.
Ad first appeared: APR 25,2000

Catherine Roberts Schubert, 79, of Naples, Fla., passed away Monday, June 12, 2000. Formerly of Columbia City, Ind., she had resided in Naples since 1972. Born in Rochester, Ind., she later moved to Columbia City where she completed her high school education. She attended Manchester College where she met and later married Milton V. Schubert. They recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Catherine was a member of the Parliamentary Law and Literary Club and the Beta Associate Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, having served as president of both. She was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church of Columbia City. She was a devoted member of the East Naples United Methodist Church, serving not only locally but also in the district as president of the Women's Society and as Spiritual Life secretary at the conference level. She is survived by her husband, Milton V. Schubert; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Steve Wilson and their daughter, Lisa Utterback; a son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Susan Schubert and their daughters, Jonele (William) Callahan and their daughter, Morgan Kay, and September (Douglas) Bresnaham. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and Elbridge Roberts. Friends are invited to call Friday, June 16, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. Funeral services and burial in Greenhill Cemetery will take place in Columbia City. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 990 First Avenue South, No. 200, Naples, Fla. 34102. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Ad first appeared: JUN 15,2000

Catherine Taylor Lane, well-known graphic artist and 23 year resident of Naples, died Wednesday, October 4, 2000 after a short illness. Born July 8, 1927, she was a member of the Naples Art Association for 20 years where she volunteered and taught classes until her death. Catherine served as manager of the NAA Gallery and other local art galleries and was in charge of the Naples National Art Festival for nine years. She was a graduate of Prairie State University in the Chicago area and known in the art world for her etchings, dry point, and embossments for which she received a number of awards. Surviving are daughter, Leanna Lane and her husband, Michael Riordan of Chicago, Ill.; her son, Richard Lane and wife, Brenda of Naples; her son, Andrew Lane and wife, Robin of Todd, N.C.; her son, David Lane and wife, Cindy of Naples; and nine grandchildren, Matthew, Brian, and Kevin Riordan of Chicago, Heidi, Ben, and Sean Lane and Heather Lane and Russell Cassels of Naples and Nicholas Lane of Naples. Also surviving are three sisters, Mary MacKenzie of Naples, Elizabeth Marshall of Austin, Texas, Martha Robbins of Fredricksburg, Va.; and brother, Thomas Lightbown of Westport, Conn. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Verner Lane in 1977; and brother, John Taylor. Private services will be held for the family. Donations can be made in Catherine's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Md. 20814
Ad first appeared: OCT 05,2000

Catherine Vonderau, 75, of North Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died Sunday, March 25, 2001. Born June 24, 1925 in Pittsburgh, she came to Florida in 1985. Surviving are her two sons, Edward of Canada and David of Bonita Springs, FL; her daughter Donna of North Ft. Myers, with whom she resided; her brother, George Catalano of Pittsburgh; and her sister, Margie Interthal of Pittsburgh. Three grandchildren also survive. A memorial Mass will be conducted on Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Leo Catholic Church, Bonita Springs. The family suggests memorial contributions in Catherine's name to the charity of one's choice. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
Ad first appeared: MAR 27,2001

Cecelia Blouin, 84, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2000. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Roy G. Blouin; two daughters, Patricia Foyt and Leda Frew; grand- children, Mark, David and Timothy Blouin, Amy, Jennifer and Michelle Foyt, Sally Robinett and Susan Cooper; great-grand- children, Daniel Robinett, Breanna and Cassandra Cooper, Joseph and David Blouin. Mrs. Blouin was preceded in death by her son, Roy J. Blouin. Services will be private. Arrangements by The Naples Funeral Home 3107 Davis Blvd. Naples, Fla. 775-4255
Ad first appeared: NOV 11,2000

Cecil N. "Curly'' Dickerson, 79, of Bonita Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2000. Born in Elgin, Ill. he came to the area in 1989 from Elgin. Curly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II. He was a new and used car manager for General Motors Corp. for over 40 years and also worked at Bonita Collision for over 10 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Carole; four daughters, Kyle Mahn of Bonita Springs, Karen (Manfred) Glaeser of South Elgin, Ill., Annette Dickerson of Bonita Springs and Laurie (Edward) Berg of Hanover Park, Ill. Also surviving are one sister, Virginia Socha of Minneapolis, Minn.; two nephews, Dick Marquis of Bonita Springs and Robert Marquis of Ft. Myers Beach; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl D. Marquis and A.R. Marquis. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 11, 2000 at 9:00 p.m. at Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28294 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
Ad first appeared: FEB 10,2000

Cecilio Rivera Santana, 73, beloved husband of Carmen Rivera and devoted father of Graciano, Myrna and Nilsa, died March 8, 2001 in his home surrounded by his family. The funeral Mass will be offered at St. William Church, 750 Seagate Drive on Saturday, March 10th at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Naples Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Collier onty, 370 Airport-Pulling Road North, Naples, Fla. 34104. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Ad first appeared: MAR 10,2001

Cezary Masalski, 90, of Naples, died January 23, 2000 at North Collier Hospital. Mr. Masalski had been a resident of Naples since 1977 coming from Chicago, Ill. He was a retired manager for Bauer and Black and had served in the Polish Army and the British Command during World War II. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mr. and Mrs. Masalski celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary October 5, 1999. Mr. Masalski is survived by his wife, Natalia Masalski of Naples; one son, Lester Walzcak of Chicago, Ill.; and one grandson. A Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Thomas Glackin, officiating. Burial will be in the Church grounds. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
Ad first appeared: JAN 26,2000

Master Chad Howard Scherman, "Crow", born Veterans Day November 11, 1970 11:01 p.m. in Naples, Fla., passed away Saturday, January 27, 2001 at the age of 30. Chad was attending college in San Diego, Calif. majoring in Psychology to become a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with hopes of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. He will be especially remembered for his gift of arts and writings which he had hoped to publish someday. As written by Chad, "everyone has their final day. For it is until our own final moment of existence, that we search our souls, in order to inevitably enact our True Will". Chad was the only son of Karen Scherman residing in Carlsbad, Calif. and Naples, Fla.; and his father, Jon Howard Scherman of Orlando, Fla. He was also survived by Dr. Paul Michael Bonds, whom he looked up to for mutual love, support and wisdom; and Jeanette Bonds, whom he considered his little sister of Carlsbad, Calif.; grandmothers, Dorothy Scherman of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Helen Darst of Naples, Fla., step-grandfather Gene Darst and grandfather, Roy Stancel of Naples, Fla.; Kevin and Nita Sharpe of Naples, Fla.; Steven Howard Stancel of Ft. Myers, Fla..; Richard and Carol Blacharski of Boynton Beach, Fla.; Pete Pilger of Naples, Fla.; cousins, Eric Pilger and Kristi Sharpe of Naples, Fla.; Richard Jr. and Shawn Blacharski of Boynton Beach, Fla. Chad was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Howard William Scherman; and great-grandfather, Howard Stancel of Ft. Myers. Fla. All friends and family attended a memorial service in Chad's honor held at Balboa Park of San Diego, Calif. in the Zoro Garden, Friday, February 2, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. A sacred native American service was delivered by Little Crow of Garden Grove, Calif. Donations and support are encourage to your local chapter of MADD and/or American Indian Church, 13671 Glen Dora Street, Garden Grove, Calif. 92843.
Ad first appeared: FEB 25,2001

Charles "Chuck" Stanley Smith, 87, died Saturday, March 24, 2001 at the Carlisle in Naples, FL. Chuck was born in Watertown, SD on January 24, 1914. He graduated from high school in Watertown, SD where he also met and married Ruth Savidge. They moved to Gary, IN a few years later where he worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer for the Gary Post Tribune. He also hosted a radio program called Labor News and Views. Eventually he started a portrait photography business. Later he became deputy corner and was president of the Gary Kiwanis. In 1977 he moved to Naples, where he continued to be active in the community. He was editor and photographer for the Glades Country Club newsletter and president of the Glades Golf Association and Glades Condo Association. Chuck enjoyed tennis and golfing well into his 80's. He is remembered by all as an active man with a remarkable joy for life. He was intelligent , soft spoken, gentle and funny. He is survived by his children, Charles E. Smith (Kathleen), Virginia K. Dinsmoor (Charles) and P. Susan Smith, all of Naples. He is also survived by four brothers; three sisters; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service to be held at St. William Church, 601 Seagate Drive at 2:30 p.m. March 29, 2001. Donations to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.
Ad first appeared: MAR 27,2001

Charles "Chuck" William Kesterson, 68, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000. Chuck was the son of Lewis and Effie Kesterson of Staunton, Va. He is survived by his son, Dale Jeffrey (Debbie) Kesterson; two daughters, Vivian Leigh (Becky) Kesterson and Tammy Michelle (Arnold) Sindledecker, all of Naples; and one sister, Ella Mae Young of LaVale, Md. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chad Michael (Lisa) Kesterson, Nicholas Allen Kesterson, Tiffany Nicole Kesterson, Shane William Sindledecker, Erica Michelle Sindledecker, Charles Clay Sindledecker; and one great-grandchild, Brittany Ann Kesterson. He had many other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will miss him terribly. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley Temple (nee Locklear) Kesterson. Chuck ("Buddy") was a veteran with over 20 years of service in the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Ft. Campbell and eventually moved to Naples in 1984. During that time, he worked many years at the Marco Bay Resort as maintenance supervisor. After leaving the Marco Bay Resort, he worked for Target until 1998. At that time he moved to Raeford, N.C. due to the illness of his wife. There, Chuck cared for his wife until her passing on July 3, 1999. He moved back to Naples in March 2000 to be near his children and finally enjoy his retirement. He worked part time at True Value on the East Trail, made many friends at the American Legion and was thoroughly enjoying his life. Chuck was a loving, devoted husband and the best father any family could ask for. He was an honorable, genuine, caring and giving human being. He touched many lives in his short time here on earth. Chuck will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Relatives and friends may call at Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail East from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 24th, where funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Rev 21:4 Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Ad first appeared: JUL 21,2000

Charles ''Don'' Chandler, 76, of Naples, died Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at Naples Community Hospital. Born in Frankfort, Ind., he moved to Naples in 1976 from Indianapolis, Ind., where he had lived for over 20 years. He had been a salesman in the food industry in Indiana for many years. He was an accomplished musician and played the saxophone and directed his own band, ''The Tempos'', in Indianapolis and in Naples. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in WW II. He is survived by his wife, Helen Crook Chandler; two sons, Chris A. Chandler of Indianapolis, Ind. and Michael (Edith) Chandler of Bradenton, Fla.; his grandchildren, Tina and Jeff Chandler of Indianapolis, Ind. and Jennifer Osborn of Deer Trail, Colo.; three great-grandchildren, Christy and Trisha Long and Aidan Osborn; and his sister, Norma Reagan of Frankfort, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Cecil Sutton Chandler. Memorial services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail in Naples with Rev. J. David Woerner of East Naples United Methodist Church, officiating. Contributions in memory of Mr. Chandler may be sent to the Diabetes Foundation of Collier County, 850 Sixth Avenue North, Naples, Fla. 34102 or to the charity of your choice. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Ad first appeared: FEB 25,2000

Charles A. Cornibert, 77, of Naples, Fla., passed away on Long Island, N.Y. October 3, 2000. He is survived by his sons, Gary and Glenn; and two grandchildren, Gary Jr. and Jennifer. Burial will be in Long Island National Cemetery. Beachwood Society 261-1767
Ad first appeared: OCT 05,2000

Charles A. Myers, 86, of Naples, died April 2, 2000. Born in State College, Pa. in 1913, he moved to Naples 12 years ago. He was a graduate of Penn State in 1934 and received his Ph.D in Economics from the University of Chicago in 1939. He taught at the Sloan School of Management at M.I.T. from 1939 to 1981. He was Director of the M.I.T. Industrial Relations Section for 20 years and was appointed the Sloan Fellows Professor of Management in 1967. He retired as Professor Emeritus. Dr. Myers served as a special consultant to the War Production Board and as a Panel Member and Hearing Officer for the War Labor Board (1942 to 1945) and on the Presidential Railroad Commission (1960 to 1962). He was an active labor arbitrator and a charter member of the National Academy of Arbitrators. He was also a Fellow Emeritus of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 1976, he reeved the Distinguished Alumni Award from Penn State University. He was the author of numerous books and articles. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy (Nash) of Naples; a son, Charles N. Myers of Duxbury, Mass.; daughters, Anne M. Forsyth of Midlothian, Va. and Tamson M. Ely of Amherst, Mass.; a sister, Christine M. Ellenberger of Fairfield, Conn. and Jupiter, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Local arrangements are eing handled by the Beachwood Society and interment will be in Cataumet, Mass. Family services are private. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Naples or Habitat.
Ad first appeared: APR 06,2000

Charles A. Neumann, 44, of Naples, died Tuesday, November 2, 1999. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Ad first appeared: NOV 04,1999

Charles A. Zawacki, 76, passed away in Naples, Fla. on August 9, 2000. Charles was born in Kulpmont, Pa. Graduated from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, Pa. and then graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., and moved to Alaska in 1964, relocating to Naples in 1986. H e is survived by his wife, Genn (Tatusko) Zawacki; one son, Charles G. Zawacki, both of Naples; also three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; n two sisters, Helen Pyzowski of Clearwater, Fla. and Cecilia Pyzowski of Pearl River, N.Y. The family will receive friends at Hodges Funeral Chapel of Golden Gate, 2772 Santa Barbara Blvd., Golden Gate, on Friday, August 11, 2000 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., where Rev. Ian Hammett, Pastor of St. Dimetrius Orthodox Church, will conduct services at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles memory to St. Dimetrius Orthodox Church Building Fund, 140 Price Street, Naples, Fla. 34113 would be appreciated. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel of Golden Gate 455-2221
Ad first appeared: AUG 11,2000

Charles Austin "Chuck" Thompson of Naples, FL and Danbury, CT, passed away at home in Naples on April 17, 2001 after a courageous two-month battle with cancer. Chuck was born in Blind River, Ontario, Canada. He was a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Air Force where he served as a flying instructor and Lancaster bomber pilot (Pathfinder) from 1941 to 1945. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Canada War Medal, the Defense Medal and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal for his military service. After the war, Chuck entered Queens University at Kingston, Ontario where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree in 1950. The next 40 years took him on a distinguished career in the pulp and paper industry starting at the Canadian International Paper Mill in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec (1950 to 1952), to New York City with Canadian International Paper (1953 to 1959) to Vice-President of Operations and Product Development for Canadian Pacific Forest Products in Montreal, Quebec (1960 to 1983) and White Plains, NY (1983 to 1988). After a few short weeks of retirement, he spent 18 months as a consultant to Canadian Pacific Forest Products in Seattle, WA. Chuck will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife of 25 years, Valda Thompson; his step-daughter, Valerie and her husband, John Sjovall Jr. of Danbury, CT; his son, Jack Thompson of Clewiston, FL; his daughter, Margaret and her husband, Terry Shea of Ottawa, Ontario; his grandchildren, Jordan and Carter Thompson and Kevin Shea; his brother, George Thompson, his wife, Ellen, and their family of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; his sister, Marion Savela and her family of Sault Ste. Marie; his sister-in-law, Alma K. Roberts of St. Thomas, Ontario; his deceased sister Dora Weldon's family; and so many close friends, former business colleagues and golfing buddies. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services. The family will scatter his ashes over his beloved Gulf of Mexico on Monday, April 23rd. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chuck's memory may be made to YGRR (Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue), P.O. Box 808, Hudson, MA 01749-0808 or Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. AD ASTRA PER ARDUA The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Ad first appeared: APR 21,2001

Charles B. McCaffrey, 59, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2000 in Naples, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Judith; and son, Kevin. Services will be privately held. Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Ad first appeared: FEB 25,2000

Charles B. Wood, 83, of Zephyrhills, Fla., died October 23, 1999 in Tampa, Fla. Chuck had been a resident of Naples from 1960 until 1998. He was a member of the American Legion and the 40/8. Chuck was also a car salesman in Naples for many years. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends. National Cremation Society 434-6511
Ad first appeared: OCT 27,1999

Charles Brodbeck, 75, of Naples, Fla., passed away at North Collier Hospital Friday, July 14, 2000. Charles was born on Christmas Day, 1924, a son of the late William and Cecilia (Albers) Brodbeck. He was a veteran of WW II, having enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17. He served in the European theater, where he received several medals and three battle ribbons. He played basketball for the 9th Air Force. He was a Life Member of the V.F.W. Post 10097, Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., the American Legion Post 303, Bonita Springs, Fla., Naples Lodge of Elks No. 2010 and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1782, Naples, Fla. He is survived by two daughters, Janice (Robert) MacPherson and Cynthia Brodbeck; one granddaughter, Cortney Shinn; two step-granddaughters, Margot and Christina MacPherson; two brothers, William "Sonny" Brodbeck and Ernest "Tubby" Brodbeck, many, many, good, true friends; and best friend and companion, Kay Shoot. He was preceded in death by both parents. There will be a memorial service here in Naples and also in New Jersey at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles' memory to the WW II Memorial Campaign, Attention: Tom Hanks, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, D.C. 20090-6766 The Family Has Entrusted Care and Services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 941-261-1237
Ad first appeared: JUL 17,2000

Charles C. Bradford Jr. of Naples, formerly of Shaker Heights, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb, died Thursday, August 10, 2000. He graduated from The University School for Boys, Class of 1941. He entered Cornell University School of Engineering and was a member of the DKE fraternity. In 1943 he was drafted into the U.S. Air Corps and was assigned to Yale University, as an Aviation Cadet, for specialized training in aircraft engineering and maintenance, upon completion was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant and transferred to the North African division of U.S. Air Transport Command in Tripoli (now Libya), as head of aircraft maintenance and engineering. Following WW II he was employed by, what was then, The Cleveland Graphite & Bronze Co., joining the Sales Department. In 1948 he formed his own company, The Bradford Sales & Engineering Co., a manufacturer's representative firm, in the industrial and automotive field, headquartered in Cleveland, later with branches in Detroit and Chicago. For almost 40 years, he spent a portion of his summers at his private island in Georgian Bay, Pointe au Baril, Ontario, Canada, where he enjoyed entertaining and boating. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Naples, the Royal Poinciana Golf & Country Club, the Naples Yacht Club, and the Port Royal Club, and in Cleveland The Union Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, the former Helen Louise Herrlinger formerly of Troy, Ohio; two sons from his first marriage, Charles C. III (Leslie) of Larchmont, N.Y. and Preston B. (Allison) of South Hamilton, Mass; four grand- children, Allie, Tyler, Toby and Morgan. A funeral service will be held at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Saturday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor illiam Cowfer of First Presbyterian Church of Naples, officiating. Relatives and friends may call Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until time of service. Interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio in the Bradford Family plot. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles' memory to a charity of one's choice. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Ad first appeared: AUG 11,2000

Charles C. Martin, 75, of Lehigh Acres, passed away February 24, 2001. He was formerly of Doylestown, Pa. He had resided in Bonita Springs and North Naples for 17 years but for the last 12 years had lived in Lehigh Acres. Charles is survived by a son, Gary; daughter-in-law, Gloria; daughter, Toni (Don) Martin Williams; son, Dean; and two granddaughters, Rebecca Lynn and Jeannie Marie. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 28th at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 SR 82 at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home 334-4880
Ad first appeared: FEB 27,2001

Charles Clark Killin, 77, died New Year's Day in Tulsa, Okla. after a short illness. Mr. Killin was born June 12, 1923 in Peoria, Ill. to Thomas J. and Marie Clark Killin. He graduated from the University of Michigan with A.B. and J.D. Degrees. In the Army, Mr. Killin also attended City College of New York when he and his classmates were abruptly shipped overseas as replacements in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Killin had practiced law in Tulsa, where he was also active in the community, among other things, serving as a Trustee of the University of Tulsa and as a Director of the Philbrook Museum of Art. For many years, Mr. Killin was a winter resident of Naples, where he was a member of Royal Poinciana Golf Club and the Naples Athletic Club. He is survived by his brother, Richard C. Killin of Naples. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Tulsa, 2727 Rockford Road, Tulsa, Okla. 74104 or the Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, Okla. 74114.
Ad first appeared: JAN 03,2001

Charles Closs of Marco Island, passed away Monday, March 19, 2001 at his home. He moved to Marco Island in 1988 from New York City. Charles is survived by his wife of 31 years, Florence; his son, Robert (Lynn) Closs of Plainview, N.Y.; and son, Charles (Linda) Closs of Hicksville, N.Y.; his daughter, Karen (Richard) Zinner of Syosset, N.Y.; also surviving are seven grandchildren, Scott, Darren, Cari, Jeremy, Terrance, Laura and Lindsey; and a step-daughter, Joan (Michael) Jennings of New Hyde Park, N.Y. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home, 577 Elkcam Circle from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, March 23, 2001 at San Marco Catholic Church, 851 San Marco Road, Marco Island at 12:00 Noon. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home 394-7573
Ad first appeared: MAR 20,2001

Charles Dunne, 67, of Marco Island, formerly of Long Island, N.Y., passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2000. Mr. Dunne was a veteran during the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army, and was employed by the Continental Baking Company, Long Island for 35 years. Charles moved to Marco Island in 1991 and worked as a chauffeur for the Marco Island Marriott for eight years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Joan Dunne; his children, Charles Dunne of East Stroudsburg, Pa., Susann (Ira) Kalkin of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Lori (Jim) Brown of Naples; nine grandchildren; and his sister, Lenore Pedersen of Bushkill, Pa. The family will receive friends at the Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel, 2011 Pine Ridge Road, Thursday, November 16, 2000 (today) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Scripture Service being held at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, November 17, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. from St. William Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Marco Island Cemetery. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel 597-8888
Ad first appeared: NOV 16,2000

Charles E. "Junior" Pownell, 69, of Ft. Myers, died Monday, August 21, 2000. Junior was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. He retired from Bell Fiber Packaging Corp., Marion, Ind. He moved from Marion to Naples and worked at Certified Diesel Repair and Distributors and then moved to Ft. Myers where he worked security at Co-Op. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Danielle Pownell of Naples; a daughter, Marlena J. Gongola of Round Lake, Ill.; and her grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel, 2011 Pine Ridge Road, Friday, August 25, 2000 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel 597-8888
Ad first appeared: AUG 24,2000

Charles E. "Pete" Carney, 75, died Thursday, September 21, 2000 in Naples. Born in Westerville, Ohio, he had lived in Columbus, Ohio for most of his life before moving to Naples in 1978. He had been a Realtor with Century 21 in Columbus for many years, and more recently with the Evelyn Johnson Realtors in Naples. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed dancing and bowling. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a past president of the Naples Elk's Lodge No. 2010; a member of the South West District Past Exalted Ruler Organization; Golden Gate Post No. 7721, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Amvets Post No. 23 in Naples; American Legion Post No. 135 in Naples; Golden Gate Lodge No. 1654 and Naples Lodge No. 1304, Loyal Order of Moose; and the Luther B. Turner Lodge, F&AM and Scottish Rite in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his two sons, Michael (Marlene K.) Carney of Dublin, Ohio and Donald W. Carney of Columbus, Ohio; his companion, Edna "Edye" Jameson of Naples; three grandchildren, Mickey, Derek and Kelly Carney; and his sister, Shirley Downey of New Port Richey, Fla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Carney; his sons, Mark V. and Richard A. Carney; his brother, Jack Hushouer; and his sister, Jane Osborne. A memorial service, to which relatives and friends are invited, will be held on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail in Naples, with the Rev. Timothy M. Navin, of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, officiating. A service will be conducted by members of Naples Elk's Lodge No. 2010 at 4:30 p.m. just before the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pete's memory may be sent to Alzheimer's Dementia Support Group, 660 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 21, Naples, Fla. 34102; to the Harry-Anna Trust Fund at Naples Elk's Lodge No. 2010, 3950 Radio Road, Naples, Fla. 34104; or to the American Heart Association, 28441 South Tamiami Trail, Unit 208, Bonita Springs, Fla. 34134. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Ad first appeared: SEP 22,2000

Charles E. Gowers Sr., 75, of Sherburne, N.Y. and formerly Naples, Fla., died July 29, 2000 in Oxford, N.Y. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., August 4, 2000 from the Burgess Funeral Home, 10 South Main Street, Sherburne, N.Y. with burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Middletown, N.J. Friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Contributions may be made in his memory to the F&AM Lodge No. 444, Sherburne, N.Y. 13460.
Ad first appeared: AUG 02,2000

Charles E. Hughes, 85, of Naples, died April 13, 2001 at Naples Community Hospital. He was born October 6, 1915 in Somerville, MA, son of John and Mary (Doyle) Hughes. He was Vice President of Lord Electric in Boston, MA for 35 years. He moved to Naples in 1990, having come from Framingham MA. He was on the Board of Directors for Lord Electric, and held office in a number of professional associations, and was an avid golfer. He was a devoted family man who will be missed by his wife, children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mae Hughes of Naples; a daughter, Sandra (Robert) Watson of Westboro, MA; a son, Charles Jr. (Kathleen) Hughes of Framingham, MA; his sister Maureen Fitzpatrick of Upton, MA; and his brother, Albert Hughes of Clemsford, MA.; also surviving are his grandchildren, Julie Watson-Bath, Robert Watson, Todd Watson, Angela Griffin and Shelly Hughes. He is also survived by his five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2001 at the Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 3:00 p.m. following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Naples Community Hospital. Arrangements are by the Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home.
Ad first appeared: APR 16,2001


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