All Tributes - Naples, FL

Vassyl Bakhtin, 55, of Naples, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. A proud Hutsul Ukrainian, he made Naples his home 25 years ago. He was born September 8, 1964 in Kosiv, Ukraine, the son of Vassyl and Paulina (née Ferkaluk) Bakhtin. Mr. Bakhtin is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Mariya (née Druchkiv) Bakhtina; his beloved daughter, Christina Bachtina; and his cousin, Michael (Miko) Dunne, who he saw like brother. Vassyl "Tato" loved...

Elliot David Schprechman, M.D. Of Blessed Memory Dr. Elliot David Schprechman, 62, loving and amazing husband, father, physician, and friend passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 in Naples, FL. Elliot was born on October 5, 1957 in Bronx, NY and attended the prestigious Bronx High School of Science. He completed college and medical school through a 6-year program at the Meharry College of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine...

Geoffrey Waterworth joined MaeBelle Waterworth & ChristopherJames Vaught in heaven. He is survived by his son, John (Roberta) Waterworth, his daughter Linda Waterworth (Thomas) Vaught, his daughter, Nancy Waterworth; his granddaughter Laura Waterworth, his grandson Brian ( Chrystle) Waterworth, his grandson Geoff Vaught; his great grandkids, Ellianna, Lillian & Isaiah Waterworth. He had a fabulous life, which he lived with class & dignity for 95yrs. May he Rest In Peace.

Chef Claudio Ferrer C.E.C., C.C.E., A.A.C., W.A.C.S. left the kitchen on August 1, 2020. He leaves behind his loving wife, Minerva; his son, Daniel and daughter-in-law Nicole; his brother, Rueben; and his grandchildren, Angelica Ferrer, Milo Saye, Ivan Saye and Juliette Ferrer. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Gabriel. Chef Claudio was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina where he picked up his love for cooking in his mother’s boutique hotel. He received a bachelor’s...

Monica Marie (Ocepek) Baker of Naples, FL passed away on July 31, 2020.  Monica was born in Barberton, OH on July 13, 1938 daughter of August and Verna (Budick) Ocepek.  She graduated from Norton High School in Norton, OH.  Monica and her late husband Dick, who passed away in January of this year, moved with their four sons from Ohio to Naples in 1971.  Dick worked for his dad, Harold Baker, for a few years on local development projects and then joined the Lutgert...

Horace Clifton Archer, 74, of Naples, FL, died Friday, July 31, 2020. Formerly of Manchester, Jamaica, he had been in the United Stated for over 44 years and Naples resident for the last 16 years. He was born October 3, 1945 in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, the son of Louis Joseph and Arabelle (née Bailey) Archer. Mr. Archer is survived by Betty Veronica (née McEwan) Archer, his soul mate of 16 years and loving wife of 10 years; his beloved children,...

Werner Troesken, 88 of Naples, Florida passed away on July 31, 2020. He was born in Hagen, Germany on April 8, 1932. Werner was proud to be in this country, grateful for the opportunity presented, and fulfilled all his dreams. He was an avid skier and golfer. He was an expert woodworker as well as a productive builder and gardener who enjoyed visiting the Naples botanical gardens. Werner is predeceased by his parents Hugo and Marta, his son Werner Troesken Jr. and his sisters Liesel...

James Leon DeMarco, 67, of Naples, FL, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Formerly of Ashtabula, OH, he had been a Naples resident for the last 20 years. He was born August 24, 1952 in Ashtabula, the son of Clarence Joseph and Mary Jane (née Mercurio) DeMarco. James was a graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High School, Class of 1970, where his mother, Mary Jane, taught English.  He had long full career in the Civil Construction Industry in both Ohio and Florida.  He worked...

Anne Katherine Blewitt, 82, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Anne grew up in Kingston, PA and graduated from Kingston High School. She then attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, where she received her R.N. Subsequently, she received her B.S. in Nursing Education from Wilkes College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. In 1962, Anne married Dr. George Blewitt, and they subsequently had four children to whom she devoted her life. Anne and George had wonderful...