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Obituaries

Bryan Picco

Bryan was a true islander. He came to Sanibel with his family for many summer vacations as a young boy. After high school graduation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he began working at South Seas Plantation. He eventually had an opportunity to start his own business from the ground up. Absolute ...

Eric J. Andrews

Eric J. Andrews, 79, of Bridgewater, NH, and Jamestown, RI, passed away on March 26, 2026, in Jamestown, RI. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle; a cherished family member to many; and a generous friend to all. Born in Providence, RI, to Lisa (Malmquist) and David Andrews, he ...

Lisbeth Nancy Oden

With love and heartfelt sorrow, we celebrate the life of Lisbeth Nancy Oden. Beth was born on March 1, 1968, in Morristown, NJ and passed on August 31, 2025 in her home on San Juan Island, WA. At 3 months old, she was brought home to Aspen, CO, where she lived most of her life. Beth loved ...

Rev. Dr. Edward VanderHey, 92, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away with his family by his side on February 27, 2026. Born 3/23/33 to Edward VanderHey, a dairy farmer, and Bertha (Newhouse) VanderHey, both offspring of Dutch immigrants in Clifton, NJ. He was the oldest of 4 boys and 1 girl. He ...

Joseph P. D’Alessandro

Lifelong resident and Fort Myers native Joseph P. D’Alessandro, 86, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 after a brief illness. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Julia Anella D’Alessandro, and his sisters Marguerite D’Alessandro Monger and Patricia D’Alessandro ...

Mark Timothy Steger

Mark Timothy Steger, 76, of Sanibel, Florida passed away February 23, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to Lee County Cremation Services-Fort Myers.