Obituaries - McNeill, Pfriender, Lerario, Hummel

David "Dave" Arthur McNeill age 65, of LaBelle, Florida passed away on April 17, 2023, in Clewiston, Florida.

Dave was born on July 27, 1957, in Fort Myers, Florida to the late Mac and Barbara Baum McNeill. He married Penny McDaniel. He worked in construction for many years and has been retired for 18 years. 

He and Penny enjoyed spending time at River Ranch and going to the Moose Lodge. Dave was a kind hearted man who will be remembered for his smile, huge heart, caring personality and his love of his family and friends.

Dave leaves fond memories with his loving wife; Penny McNeill of LaBelle, Florida, daughter; Tiffany McNeill, son; Marty Thompson, son; Robby McDaniel and their families including 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and one sister; Deb McNeill, along with many extended family members and family friends.

Celebration of Dave's life will held at The Muse Community Center on June 24, 2023. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Scott Andrew Pfriender age 45 of LaBelle, Florida passed away on April 14, 2023, in LaBelle, Florida.

Scott was born on January 17, 1978, in Harris, New York to Michael William and Nikki Lorraine Borgia Pfriender. Scott proudly served his country in the United States Army from July 16, 1996, until December 12, 1998. Scott worked for many years in the tile and flooring industry. Scott was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson and cousin who will be dearly missed by his entire family.

Scott leaves fond memories with his loving mother; Nikki Lorraine Baker of LaBelle, Florida, father; Michael William Pfriender of Las Vegas, Nevada, his siblings; Melissa Pfriender- Villa and husband Chano Villa of LaBelle, Florida, Kimberly Blanco and fiancée Even Vasquez of LaBelle, Florida, Jenna Perkins of New York, Michael Pfriender, Jr of Las Vegas, Nevada. His nieces and nephews; Alondra Villa and Brookelynn Villa, Davian Blanco, of LaBelle, Florida, Nicholas Blanco also of LaBelle, Florida, Johnathan Pfriender of Cape Coral, Florida, Matthew Villa of LaBelle, Florida.

Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents; John and Mae Borgia and Andrew and Genevieve Pfriender along with his uncles; Kevin and John Borgia.

Celebration of Scott's life will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle. Cremation rites will be accorded after the celebration of life service.

Joseph G. Lerario (Joe) of Fort Myers, FL past away on April 12, 2023. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 30, 1945. 

Joseph retired from being a CPA, Managing Partner at TGO in Newark, NJ. He also served in the Air Force.

 Joseph is survived by his loving wife Ellen Lerario of Fort Myers, FL. Daughter, Joelle Ayala (Isais) of Centerville, PA, daughter, Jessica Baumgard (Steve) of Roseville, CA, stepdaughter, Deana Fellows (Doug) of Marcellus, NY, sister Lillian Lonzi of Philadelphia, PA. 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

 Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Joseph A Lerario and his mother, Diane M Valentino. 

A Memorial Visitation Service was held at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in the LaBelle Chapel located at 560 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, FL from 5 - 7 PM on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Tunnel to Towers (T2T)

James J. Hummel age 88, of LaBelle, Florida passed away on April 10, 2023 in Lehigh Acres, Florida.

James Jacob Hummel (Jim) was born on May 18, 1934 in the Netherlands. He grew up on a farm with three brothers (Jay, Bill, John) and one sister (Joan). After WWII, the family immigrated to Ontario, Canada when Jim was 14 years old.

Jim met Virginia Ward in Texas at a missionary dental training school. They were married in1957 and were blessed with 60 years together until Virginia's death in 2018. Jim and Virginia spent a number of years doing mission work in Dominica, British West Indies, and Papua, New Guinea. During that time, their sons, Dale and Mark were born.

Later, the family lived in St. Charles, Michigan, and then moved to LaBelle, Florida where Jim lived for over 30 years.

James entered the presence of Jesus on April 10, 2023. He leaves behind his sons and their wives, 6 grandchildren and spouses, and 8 great-grandchildren. Jim was loved by his family and friends and his presence will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Wooddale Church missions.