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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Virginia (Ginny) Ann Platt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. While in Naples, FL she departed this world for her eternal home on April 22, 2024, at the age of 81. Ginny was born on May 27, 1942, in Waltham, MA to Douglas and Elizabeth Sinclair. She grew up in Waltham and was a 1960 graduate of Waltham High School. After high school, she attended Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. On June 25, 1961 she married Edwin...

Nancy Elise (Draper) Johnson peacefully departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2024. She shared 37 beautiful years of marriage with Don Johnson. Nancy was born on November 30, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nancy was the daughter of Willis and Bertha Draper and had two siblings, Robert and Linda. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1959. She married in 1960 and had four children with her first husband, Ralph Zwart. Her first job as a teenager was at the local soda shop. As...

Rita Jane Murphy passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Naples, Florida. Preceded in death by her parents Elvin Posey and Myrtle Beatty; husband, Paul H. Murphy; and son, Jan Murphy. Rita’s descendants include 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 21 great great grandchildren as follows: Jan’s descendants are; Rita’s Grandchildren, John(KathyLynn), Christine(Kent), Michael(Leslie) and Daniel; Great Grandchildren; Joshua, Ryan, Kaitlin, Shane, Alyssa, Robert,...

Born in Troy, New York, February 5, 1928. He left high school during his senior year to join the Navy toward the end of World War II. He was a veteran of Naval Aviation during World War II and the Korean Conflict. George began a lifelong love of flying by building his own airplane in ninth-grade metal shop class. He received a private pilot certificate when he turned 16 and held a commercial pilot certificate with instrument and instructor ratings when he retired. Following college...

Ervin, Harry Clay age 95, of Marco Island, FL and Edina, MN, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Valentini (Chris) of Angwin, CA and grandson Jacob R. Anderson (wife Delaney and father William Anderson) of Minneapolis, MN. Harry was born on January 29, 1929, to Harry Clay and Marien (McFadden) Ervin in St. Cloud, MN. He attended St. Cloud Tech High School and graduated from St. Cloud State University with an accounting degree. In...

Robert Edward Wahlig, 88, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away on April 13, 2024. Known to his loved ones as Bob, he was a very kind person who would help anyone and was a true gentleman. Bob loved his family more than anything. Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Isabel (Liz), his son Robert Mark Wahlig (Christina), his daughter Lisa Zugras (Michael), his grandchildren Robert Francis Wahlig, Selena Velez, Christian Velez, and great-grandson Vincent Quinones. He is also survived by his...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jamison Mardi May on April 6, 2024, at age 33. Jamison was born in Naples, Florida to Chona and Hugh May, and the youngest of three siblings to Jonathan and Jenna. Growing up, you could find Jamison with a posse of friends wherever he went. Whether it was riding bikes through Golden Gate, playing manhunt or yard football, he always had enough buddies around to form some sort of team. He was even affectionately named the...

Michael Blaise Puzio, 91, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Old Tappan, NJ and Sag Harbor, NY passed away on April 2, 2024, peacefully at his home in Naples, Florida. Michael was born in the Bronx, NY to Pasquale and Martha Puzio on February 24, 1933. He retired after owning and operating several beauty salons throughout his life. In retirement, he had a love for bocce and was tournament champion many times at his club. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Elaine, his daughter, Patricia,...