Obituaries
Robert N. Elwell 1942-2024
November 14, 2024
The Beacon has learned that Rob Elwell, born in Washington D.C. to Robert Newell and Mary Morrill Elwell during the war on November 24, 1942, died Nov. 7, 2024. For a quarter century a fixture on …
Bob Edic remembered
November 7, 2024
The family of Robert (Bob) Edic invites you to join them in the celebration of his life on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., at Gulf Cove Park 5149 Norlander Drive Port Charlotte FL. 33881.
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Priscilla Masselink 1957-2024
November 7, 2024
Priscilla Pope Masselink died on August 12, 2024 at her home in Sorrento, Maine after a 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Priscilla was 67 years old. She was surrounded by her loving family …
Bette Gallagher 1929 – 2024
October 31, 2024
Bette Joan (Davis) Gallagher, 95, of Augusta, Michigan died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Bette was born July 20, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Christopher…
Andrew Ireland 1930 – 2024
October 25, 2024
Andrew Poysell Ireland (Andy), a former U.S. Member of Congress from Florida, banking executive, and beloved community leader, passed away peacefully at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, …
Dr. Richard Farrior 1925 – 2024
October 25, 2024
Richard Thomas Farrior, M.D., passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on October 13, 2024 – three months shy of his 100th birthday. His wife Betty Bodkin Farrior, parents Joseph Brown Fa…
Marjorie Fortgang 1933-2024
October 18, 2024
Marjorie Katz Fortgang died peacefully on October 5, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home on the island of Boca Grande, Florida. She was 91.
Marjorie was born on July 28, 1933, in Lo…
Edward A. Dean Jr., 1940-2024
October 3, 2024
No one can deny that Edward A. Dean, Jr. was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who cared deeply for his family. He fought the good fight for 84 years. He was born i…
Mary Ann Lofgreen Roelse, 1929 – 2024
September 26, 2024
Mary Ann’s family invites you to join in a celebration of her life. Mary Ann lived a remarkable life surrounding herself with family, friends, and a passion for sharing joy and love. Her legacy wi…
Peter Regnery, 1943 – 2024
September 26, 2024
My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing and rehearse a psalm. Arise, O my glory, arise psaltery and harp: I will arise early. I will give praise to thee, O Lord, among the p…