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THE NEWS-PRESS, LOCAL STATE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2006 Delivering memories Browse obituaries and death notices locally and nationally OBITUARIES and Guest books remember Tributes your Flowers loved Memorial ones gifts at FUNERALS MEMORIALS I Information in 'Funerals Memorials' is paid advertising. To place an obituary call 335-0324. Please visit for archived obituaries. IN LOVING MEMORY BRYAN W. E.

CASSELL, II TO The years seem to pass all too quickly, but yet, the pain does not. It has been three years without our world somehow continues to move on. Our hearts still and will always have an empty spot where you belong and, though, you are gone from this we know your spirit is with US always. Love, Mom, Dad, Laura, J.R., Kirsten, Kolby and Mamaw IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY MACONI Those we love are never really lost to We feel them in so many special Through gin friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind, in beauty they added to our words and wisdom we still carry with us and in memories that will never be Those we love are never really lost to For everywhere their special love "lives on" "In loving memory of Anthony His love will live forever in our hearts." August 5, 1983-October 18, 2004 GEORGE A. ABELL JR.

OCTOBER 16, 2006 George A. Abell Jr. age 85, of Cape Coral, FL, at peace on October 16, 2006. Beloved husband of Sissy (nee French) and the late Jane (nee Williams) and son of the late George and Irene (nee Miller) Abell. Loving father of Karen O'Brien, Judith Abell, Nancy Bancroft and Kelly Vogel, grandfather of Brock (Janine) Hanna and Maura (Drew) Allen, grandfather of Dakota, Cassidy, Madelyn, Andrew, Eric and Ryan.

He brother of the late Eileen (the late Harry) Miller, brother-in-law of Joan (Donald) Mitchell and fond uncle of Linda (Kermit) Ludwig, Joann (Corbin) Klug and the late Sandra Behrmann. Mr. Abell was partner of 50 years with Harry (Barbara) Gold in the G. A. Abell Co.

Engineering firm, a member of the Mechanical Engineers of Illinois, past president of the Chicago chapter of the Lions Club International and past president of the St. Gertrude Holy Name Society. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 20, 2006 at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Cape Coral. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park, Circle, Ft.

Myers, FL 33908. KYLE A. FLINT OCTOBER 15, 2006 Kyle A. Flint 16, of Fort Myers, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2006 in Lehigh Acres. He was April 15, 1990 in Fayetteville, NC.

Most of his life was spent in Fort Myers. Kyle attended and was a junior at Lehigh Senior High School. He is survived by his father, Mark A. Flint and his fiance Karen Yates; sisters, Jessica and Paige Flint; grandparents, Ben and Geneva Benton and Raymond and Carol Flint; great grandmother, Louise Flint; aunt and uncle Sandy and Michael Gross; cousins, Nicholas and Sarah; mother, Janna Murray and all of her family; many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and dear friends survive him. Kyle's greatest passion was ATV.

motor sports and his family, he will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. at HarveyEngelhardt Funeral Home 1600 Colonial family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to Service time. Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Metz Funeral homes and Crematory of Fort Myers has been entrusted with arrangements.

936-2177 PHYLLIS JEAN LAMMERS OCTOBER 16, 2006 Phyllis Jean 'Lammers crossed over on October 16, 2006, after a very short illness. She is survived by her daughter Anne who will always love her. Anyone wishing 10 remember her please donate to Ding Darling Wild Life Society. 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel FL 33957. What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matter compared to what lies within us.

Ralph Waldo Emerson FOR EAT HEDRICK L. (BUD) WOLFORD OCTOBER 13, 2006 Hedrick (Bud) Wolford, 83, of Cape Coral passed away October. 13, illness. 2006 He after a January 12, 1923 in Washington, DC, to Hedrick Laura V. Wolford.

His childhood and teen years were spent in Arlington, VA and he was proud of his Virginia heritage. Mr. Wolford was a veteran of WWII, serving as a B-24 aircraft commander in the Air Corp, flying weather reconnaissance missions in the South Pacific. He retired as a Major in the USAF Reserve after 20 years flying various aircraft types. His love of flying continued as a and instrument instructor with the Owners and Pilots Assistant.

In 1947 he became Air Traffic Controller with the Civil Aeronautics Administration, progressing to Assistant Chief of the Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center. He retired from FAA in 1974. He was a member of the Cape Coral First United Methodist Church since 1976. Bud's interests included meteorology, gardening and visits with his grandchildren. His quick wit and unusual sense of humor will missed by his friends and loving family.

survived by his devoted toile 62 years, Josephine; his children, Steve (Lynn) Wolford of Fort Worth, TX and Sheryl (Garnett) Brockman. of Luray, VA and 4 grandchildren. Graveside Service celebrating his life was conducted Pastor Jim Paulson at Coral Ridge Cemetery on Saturday, October 14, 2006.0 Memorial gifts may be sent to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Pkwy. Cape Coral, FL 33909. Arrangements by Coral Ridge Funeral Home.

To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing, that is enough for one man's life. IS. Eliot The deep pain that is felt at the death of every friendly soul arises from the feeling that there is in every individual something which is inexpressible, peculiar to him or her alone and is therefore absolutely and irretrievably lost. Arthur Schopenhauer DEATHS The News-Press reports the deaths of area residents free. To place a listing call 335-0324.

LEE COUNTY BROOKS, EVE 81, of Fort Myers died Friday. Arrangements by the National Cremation Society Funeral Home. CRANDELL, BARRY, 54, of South Fort Myers died Oct. 3. Arrangements by Lind Funeral Home, Jamestown, NY.

DUMOUCHEL, IRENE M. of Fort Myers died Oct. 17. A memorial service will be held at a later date. AircrafERVIN, SHARON LYNN, 39, of Fort Myers died Oct.

13. Arrangements by Hickson Funeral Home, 3308 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fort Myers, Fl. 334-6440 HALL, MARGARET PIPPIN, 77, of Cape Coral died Oct.

17. Arrangements by the Metz Chapel of Harvey-EngelhardtMetz Funeral Homes and Crematory, Cape Coral. 86, of North Fort Myers died Oct. 14. Arrangements by the Metz Chapel of Harvey-EngelhardtMetz Funeral Homes and Coral.

MAHAN, MARION, 84, of Cape Coral died Oct. 16. Arrangements by the Metz Chapel of Metz Funeral Homes Crematory, Cape Coral. CHARLOTTE COUNTY GREBEY, ALVIN F. 84, of Port Charlotte formerly of Fort Myers died Oct.

15. Arrangements by National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte. KUNTZ, WILLIAM, 87, of died Oct. 16. Arrangements by Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cremation Services and Memorial Gardens cemetery, Punta Gorda.

ROUND, JOAN ANN, 68 of Port Charlotte died Oct. 17 at Peace River Regional Medical Center, Port Charlotte. OUT OF AREA HEINKEL, GERTRUDE JEANNETTE, 78, of Winter Haven, formerly of Fort Myers, died Oct. 16. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales, Florida.

I If it can be verified, we don't need is for that which lies on the other side of reason. Faith is what makes life bearable, with all its tragedies and ambiguities and sudden, startling joys. Madeleine L'Engle Delivering memories FUNERALS MEMORIALS OBITUARIES Placing a funeral, memorial announcement in The News-Press' Obituaries section allows you to pay tribute and share service arrangements with family and friends throughout Southwest Florida, and around the country with our online obituary listings. Obituaries are featured everyday in the Local State section and online at Delivering your world THE NEWS-PRESS CALL TODAY AND PLACE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT 335.0324 OR FAX AT 335.0239 Mason Andrews, 87, delivered Ist in -vitro baby NORFOLK Mason Andrews, an obstetrician and gynecologist who delivered the nation's first "test-tube" baby in 1981, died Friday. He was 87.

Andrews' death was confirmed by Dr. Howard Jones a former colleague. The former Norfolk mayor was a co-founder of the Eastern Virginia Medical School and helped the school's Jones Institute become a leader in reproductive medicine. Andrews is estimated to have delivered approximately 5,000 babies in Norfolk, including Elizabeth Jordan Carr on Dec. 28, 1981, the country's first baby conceived outside the mother's body.

Andrews recruited Jones Jr. and his wife, Georgeanna, to establish the in -vitro fertilization program at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Jones said they saw that there were not only medical problems, but also ethical and religious issues. While Carr's delivery was one of his last as an obstetrician, Andrews continued working in reproductive medicine and made his way into public service. He served 26 years on the Norfolk City Council, beginning in 1974, and was mayor from 1992- 94.

He also was key in helping revitalize the city of a quartermillion, promoting a strategy that combined careful planning and spending millions of dollars of city money to lure private investment. Fraim also called Andrews a pioneer in race relations. Andrews earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1940, went to medical school at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. After a tour in the Navy, he finished his residency at Johns Hopkins in 1950. Neptune Society.

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Mr. Lauterbach was employed by Anheuser-Busch Brewing New Jersey plant, for 34 years, retiring in 1988. He also loved soccer, bowling, and gardening. He will be deeply missed by loving wife of 58 years, Bertha Lauterbach of Ft. Myers; daughter, Karin (John) Krueger of Macon, GA; nephews, Hans and Erich Wochele, both of Germany; and several cousins.

The family will receive friends Thursday, October 19, 2006 from 6-8 PM at Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Tr. Bonita Springs. Additional services and burial be in Union, NJ at Hollywood Memorial Park. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 239-992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978 MARK BRANDON HUGHETT OCTOBER 15, 2006 Mark Brandon Hughett, 38, died Sunday, October 15, 2006. He was a native Floridian who was born in Fort Myers.

Mark will be remembered most for his love for daughters and his devotion to his father and mother. Mark loved practical jokes, River Ranch, horseshoes, fishing and cheerleading competitions. There was nothing more special to him than his daughters, nieces and nephews. Mark is survived by his new wife Chelsey, 3 daughters, Mindi, Kirsten and Markie; his parents Carl and Ruth Hughett; his sisters Randi Hughett and Tracy Winslow and by a long list of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 18, 2006 from 6- 8p.m.

at Anderson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 19, 2006 at. 11 a.m. at Anderson Funeral Home. MARTHA COMMISKEY OCTOBER 10, 2006 Martha Commiskey, 84, of North Ft.

formerly of Cape Coral, died October 10, 2006. Cape Coral Hospital. She was born in Geneseo, NY and moved to Cape Coral 20 years ago from Rochester, NY. Mrs. Commiskey worked.

as a Registered Nurse in Rochester and after retirement enjoyed golf and volunteering playing, Coral Bathe Ruth is survived Baseball. by son, James (Donna) Commiskey of Cape Coral; daughters Molly (Mike) Robinson of Cape Coral and Coleen (John) MacNeal of N. Ft. Myers; sister Margaret (Myron) Collins of N. Ft.

Myers; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A memorial service will be Friday, October 27, 2006 12:30 PM, nicheside at Coral Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Coral Ridge Funeral Home Cemetery. MABEL C. WESTRATE OCTOBER 13, 2006 Mabel C.

Westrate, age 98, of Benzonia, Michigan, formerly of Fort Meyers, Florida died October 13, 2006 6 at The Homesteader. born in Holland, Michigan, and graduated from Hope College with dual degrees in Music and Education. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church of Cape Coral and the PEO. She' was a teacher for many years and a volunteer at her church, the SW Florida Symphony Society and hospital. Mabel's husband Millard preceded her death in 2000.

She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Skold (and Ron), Judy Bethel (and Ed); six grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and one greatgreat granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Home, 29 E. Ninth Holland on October 18 at 11 am. Graveside service will be held immediately following at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Rev.

Lynn Post cousin of Mabel's will be conducting both services. No visitation is scheduled.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hope College, Southwest Florida Symphony Society, or the organization of your choice. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com for further information and an on-line registry. To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing, that is enough for one man's life. TS.

Eliot NEW LONDON, CONN. Sigmund Strochlitz, a Holocaust survivor and member of the council that established the National Holocaust Memorial and Museum, has died. He was 89. Strochlitz died Monday at his New London home. He had been ill for several months.

Strochlitz, who also owned a local car dealership, led the effort to have every state and Washington, D.C., hold an annual Holocaust Remembrance ceremony to recall victims and survivors of the Holocaust. He was a close friend of Nobel Peace Prize-winner Elie Wiesel, and the two men traveled the world together. "He was extremely sensitive to memory and remembrance. When the president appointed me to the (Holocaust Memorial and Museum) commission in 1978, he immediately became my right-hand man," Wiesel said. "He was instrumental in all of our accomplishments." In 1992, President George H.W.

Bush appointed Strochlitz to the Presidential Commission on the Preservation of Americans' Heritage Abroad, and in 1993 French President Francois Mitterand appointed him a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters of the French Republic in 1993. He also was a past recipient of the Elie Wiesel Remembrance Award, the National Holocaust Remembrance Tribute and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Born in Bedzin, Poland, Strochlitz studied economics at the University of Krakow until war broke out in 1939. He lost his parents, two sisters, his first wife and other relatives before he was liberated. Surviving the Holocaust, he often said, didn't make him a hero.

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