A Port Charlotte woman continues to fight to find her husband’s ashes, lost in the mail. Members of Congress are now backing her efforts.
A package containing her husband Ron Neiheiser’s ashes was supposed to arrive last week, but it never did. Widow Stacie Claytor believes the United States Postal Service lost it.
On Thursday, several Southwest Florida leaders in Washington D.C. want more accountability from the Page Field Post Office post office and the USPS.
Rep. Byron Donalds has expressed concern over the situation.
“Residents of Southwest Florida are experiencing a litany of issues regarding missing mail and the holding of mail at USPS Processing Facility–Fort Myers,” said Rep. Donald’s. “My office is aware of this issue and as a matter of federal oversight, we have repeatedly asked for a tour of this facility, and we have repeatedly been blocked. The loss of Mr. Neiheiser’s remains is unfathomable, unacceptable, and completely inexcusable, but it is not a one-off. This is the tragic consequence of the systemic rot in our bureaucracy and highlights the critical need for efficiency of government.”
WINK News also requested a tour of post office facilities in Fort Myers and USPS declined.