All Tributes - Naples, FL

It is with deep sorrow that on November 18th, 2022, Donald Ernest Anschutz of Naples, Florida, a long-time resident of Wilbraham, MA and Somers, CT passed peacefully at 93. Donald was born in Springfield, MA on March 18, 1929, was a graduate of Technical High School in Springfield, MA, attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in mechanical engineering from Western New England College. Donald also served our country in the Naval Reserve from...

  Helen Susan Luch, 93, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022 at The Opal in Naples, FL. Helen was born April 18, 1929 in Bradley, Ohio to George and Anna (Dolnak) Palinchak. She spent her life caring for others. From 1950 to 1981 she was a surgical nurse, working at Ohio Valley Hospital, teaching at the hospital nursing school and then working at a nursing home. She moved to Naples, FL in 2000 where she then cared for children and volunteered at St....

Gretchen Holt died Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Born May 9, 1942, she lived for more than 80 wonderful years but recently suffered from a series of health setbacks. She nevertheless lived longer than her parents, Robert (Bob) and Margaret (Margie) Kleinman, and died peacefully. Gretchen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was the oldest of five siblings. She raised two children, Terrance (Tad) and Tracy Hendrickson from her first marriage. She also had a stepdaughter, Kelley Holt Harmon,...

  Eleanor "Ellie" Ely, 88, of Naples, FL passed away November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" Ely and her parents. Ellie is survived by her children, Alfred J. Flynn, Thomas M. Flynn (Kathi) and Virginia Sarraf (Raymond); two step-sons, Michael Ely and John Ely (Laura); four grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren. As per her request there will be no services. She will be joining her...

Lynn Davison, 79, of Naples, Florida passed away on November 14, 2022. He was born in Buffalo, New York and grew up in Detroit, Michigan and Sandusky, Ohio.  He graduated from Ohio’s Miami University where he was a member of the DKE fraternity. During the summers, he worked at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio, where he met his wife of 56 years, Marilyn (aka Little Lynn), who was a quick sketch artist there. They were married on the park’s riverboat ride in the middle...

Danny Joe Dillon, 73, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2022, surrounded by those he loved. Joe was born in Madison, West Virginia to Dorothy and Jess Dillon on October 22, 1949.  He graduated from Scott High School class of 1967.  Joe left the family farm shortly after graduation and landed in Michigan, where he met the love of his life, Christine. They were married on June 29, 1974, and together raised a beautiful family. Joe worked at Hope Picture Frame...

  Mary L. Wood, 95, of Naples, FL passed away November 13, 2022. She was born on August 7, 1927 in Knoxville, TN to Ned & Lena Fielden. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Palm Royale Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.

Anne Martin Hecox died peacefully on November 13, 2022, at the age of 98. Anne was born in Carthage, IL, on September 20, 1924, just one day after Wilford (Bill) Hecox, and they were together for the rest of their lives until Bill’s death in 2017.  They were married in 1946.  Anne’s was the daughter of Edward S. Martin and Ada Z. Martin.  Both also preceded her in death as did her son, Dr. Stephen Hecox; sister, Marilyn Hopson; and brother-in-law Charles Hopson;...

John Michael Fitzgerald (Mike), 80, of Naples, Florida, passed away on November 13, 2022, after a brief illness. Born on February 3, 1942, Mike grew up in West Hempstead, New York. As a young man living near the beaches of Long Island, Mike enjoyed digging for clams, serving as a lifeguard during his teenage years, and working as a bar-back at The Gaslight Pub during summer breaks. After graduating from high school, Mike attended the University of Missouri, earning a journalism degree...

  Vincent M. Speranza of Naples, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the age of 83. Vinnie is survived by his children, Antonia Bower (David) of Hillsborough, New Jersey, Vincent Speranza (Viktoria) of Naples, Florida, and Darienne Speranza (Gregory) of St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, and grandchildren Laura Bower, Julia Bower, Erica Bower and Andrew Bower. He is also survived by his sister Carmela Balady of New Jersey and brother Joseph Speranza of New...