Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory
Our philosophy is to earn our way every time we're given the opportunity to serve. We feel it's a privilege to serve and hold high the responsibility of the confidence placed in us by the families we serve. We know that every family is unique and that we must work with them to tailor our services to suit their needs. Our ultimate goal is to bring our families to the reality of their loss.
Hamilton H. Floyd moved to Vero Beach from Lake Worth, FL, in 1942 and opened Floyd Funeral Home on the corner of 19th Place and 15th Avenue. In the early '40's, he acquired Cox Funeral Home in the late 40's and continued to operate Floyd Funeral Home from his newly acquired location in the 1500 block of 20th Street. In 1957 the Floyd Funeral Home moved from it's 20th Street location to a new facility at 2405 14th Avenue.
Glenn Strunk moved to Vero Beach in 1972 and was associated with Floyd Funeral Home in the capacity of funeral director. He became a part owner in 1973 and at that time the name was changed to Floyd/Strunk Funeral Home.
Following Ham Floyd's retirement and the opening of our present facilities, at 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, in 1982, and 916 17th Street, Vero Beach, in 1983, the name was changed to Strunk Funeral Home.
Strunk Funeral Homes are still independently owned and operated and proudly onto our 66th year of continuous service to the residents of Indian River County.
Our Obituaries
Marie Swords Langley
December 12, 1925 - December 10, 2009
MARIE SWORDS LANGLEY
Mrs. Marie Swords Langley, 83, went to be with our Lord with her family by her side December 10, 2009 at her home in Vero Beach after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky and lived in Vero Beach for 63 years coming from Peoria, Illinois.
Mrs. Langley was Administrative Secretary to Vero Beach Police chiefs, Gossett, McCall and Gabbard, She...
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Casilda Boyd Daly
January 12, 1925 - December 8, 2009
CASILDA BOYD DALY
Casilda Boyd Daly (nee Mary Ellen Casilda Boyd) died peacefuly December 8, 2009 at her residence in Indian River Shores.
She was born January 12, 1925 in River Bourgeois, Nova Scotia, Canada, and moved to Indian River Shores 28 years ago from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Mrs. Daly was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church of Vero Beach. She was also a former member of Bent...
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Helen Buchanan
December 22, 1919 - December 7, 2009
Helen Vance Buchanan went to her heavenly home on December 7, 2009 at the home of her daughter, Mary Ann Buchanan of Vero Beach.
Born December 22, 1919, to the late Richard and Samantha Vance of Iaeger, West Virginia, she made her home in Gilbert, West Virginia until moving to Florida in 1964.
Helen was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vero Beach, and a long time church worker...
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George Edward Distlehurst
May 6, 1910 - November 30, 2009
GEORGE E. DISTELHURST
Capt. George E. Distelhurst, U.S. Navy (ret.), 99, died November 30, 2009 at Indian River Estates, Vero Beach.
He was born May 6, 1910 in New York and moved to Vero Beach in 1978 from Silver Spring, MD.
Capt. Distelhurst retired in 1973. He was a graduate of Polytechnic University with a degree in Civil Engineering and was a licensed Professional Engineer in New...
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Leighton B. Wilklow
July 19, 1932 - November 28, 2009
LEIGHTON B. (DOC) WILKLOW
Dr. Leighton B. Wilklow, 77, died November 28, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Highland, New York and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years coming from Western New York.
Dr. Wilklow graduated from Highland High School, attended Ithaca College and Cortland State Teachers College where he earned letters in baseball and was a member of...
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Thomas McGowan
July 22, 1925 - November 28, 2009
THOMAS J.P. MCGOWAN
Thomas J.P. McGowan, 84, died November 28, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York and lived in Vero Beach for 17 years coming from Huntington, New York.
Dr. McGowan was educated at Fordham University, New York University Medical School and the Brooklyn Eye and Ear Institute. He practiced for over forty years specializing in...
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Loma Jane Joseph
October 12, 1920 - November 26, 2009
JANE JOSEPH
Jane Joseph, 89, died November 26, 2009 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and lived in Vero Beach for 34 years coming from Cincinnati.
She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a former member of the Johns Island Club, John's Island Service League and the Vero Beach Yatch Club..
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse...
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Robert Spindler Fuiks
October 25, 1921 - November 26, 2009
Robert Spindler Fuiks, of Vero Beach, Florida died on November 26, 2009 at the age of 88. Mr. Fuiks was born in Yonkers, NY on October 25, 1921, to the late Lewis John Fuiks and Ilse Spinder Fuiks. He graduated from Barnard School for Boys and Dartmouth College where he was Advertising Manager of the Daily Dartmouth.
He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, and served as a Lieutenant in...
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Henry Kenneth Metz, Sr.
December 25, 1929 - November 26, 2009
HENRY KENNETH METZ, SR.
Mr. Henry Kenneth Metz, Sr. 79, died November 26, 2009. Mr. Metz was a lifetime resident of Vero Beach and a 1948 graduate of Vero Beach High School.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the Warship "U.S.S. Boxer".
Mr. Metz was an electrician, he worked at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical...
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Wilfred J. Webster
August 27, 1918 - November 17, 2009
WILFRED J. WEBSTER
Mr. Wilfred J. Webster, 91, died November 17, 2009 at The Place at Vero Beach.
He was born in Bridgeport, CT and lived in Vero Beach for 7 years coming from Saftey Harbor, FL.
Mr. Webster was a purchase order manager for the Carborundum Corp., Niagra Falls, NY for 34 years before his retirement in 1975.
He was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.
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Douglas J. Smith
July 15, 1953 - November 15, 2009
DOUGLAS J. SMITH
Mr. Douglas J. Smith, 56, died November 15 2009 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
He was a lifetime resident of Vero Beach.
Mr. Smith was a partner in Dura-Stone Nursery in Vero Beach.
Survivors include his father, James Smith of Vero Beach, mother, Wilma Jent Smith of Vero Beach, brothers, Gregory Smith of Leesburg, FL, David Smith of Dickson, TN,.He was preceded in...
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Seth D. Kachadorian
March 4, 1977 - November 14, 2009
SETH DANIEL KACHADORIAN
Mr. Seth Daniel Kachadorian, 32 beloved son of John and Margaret Kachadorian, died November 14, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Fredrick, MD and was a resident of Vero Beach for the past 31 years.
Seth was a professional musician with his southern metal band "Getchapull." He was also a member of the Poets Society of America.
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Lawrence Carlson
August 29, 1923 - November 11, 2009
LAWRENCE CARLSON
Lawrence Carlson, 86, died November 12, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years coming from Manistee, Michigan.
Mr. Carlson was employed by The Morton Salt Company for 37 years, the last 18 years of which he was the Manager of it's plant in Manistee, Michigan. He retired in 1988.
He served in...
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Susanna A. Trench
November 29, 1919 - November 1, 2009
SUSANNA A. TRENCH
Mrs. Susanna A. Trench, 89, died November 1, 2009 at her residence in Vero Beach, FL.
She was born in Winnetka, IL and lived in Vero Beach for 3 years coming from Chatham, NJ.
She was of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chathem, NJ.
Survivors include her sons, David Trench of Miami, FL, John Trench of Seattle, WA, Pat Trench of Northfield, NJ, Peter Trench of Maple...
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Mary Harrelson Evitt
March 30, 1922 - November 1, 2009
MARY HARRELSON EVITT
Mrs. Mary Harrelson Evitt, 87, died November 1, 2009 at her residence in Vero Beach.
She was born in Ridgeway, IL and lived in Vero Beach for 42 years coming from Danville, IL.
She attended the University of Illinois and was a graduate of the University of Central Florida, Orlando, where she received her Bachelors Degree in Education.
Mrs. Evitt was a school...
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Bea Russak
February 6, 1924 - October 31, 2009
BEA RUSSAK
Mrs. Bea Russak, died October 31, 2009 at her residence in Vero Beach, FL.
She was born in Pawtucket, RI and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years coming from Indianapolis, IN.
She was a member of Christ Church, Vero Beach, FL.
She was a member of the Moorings Club, the Vero Beach Yatch Club, the Vero Beach Center for the Arts, the Moorings Garden Club, the National Womens...
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Robert Stephen Lorefice
July 5, 1983 - October 29, 2009
ROBERT "ROCKY" LOREFICE
Mr. Robert "Rocky" Lorefice, 26, died October 29, at his residence in Vero Beach.
He was born in Hollywood, FL and lived in Vero Beach for 25 years coming from his birthplace.
Survivors include his wife of 6 years, Jennifer Wight Lorefice of Vero Beach, FL; son, Evan James Lorefice of Vero Beach, FL; father, Steve Lorefice of Richmond, VA; mother, Jill Strollo of...
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Robert McClelland Day
August 21, 1917 - October 28, 2009
Robert McClelland Day, MD
Day--Robert McClelland MD, of Vero Beach Fl, formerly of New York City and Buck Hill Falls, PA died peacefully at home on October 28, 2009 at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband for 53 years of Barbara Brush Day and devoted father of Jean D. Kofol (Milan), Boston, MA, Susan M. Day, Alpharetta, GA and Robert B. Day, Las Vegas NV. Four grandchildren, Timothy,...
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Marion J. Sanders
September 12, 1916 - October 27, 2009
MARION J. SANDERS
Mr. Marion J. Sanders, 93, died October 27, 2009 at Palm Garden of Vero Beach.
He was born in Tiffin, OH and lived in Vero Beach for 5 years coming from Sebastian, FL.
Mr. Sanders served in the U.S. Army National Guard during World War II.
He was employed by Ludington News, Detroit MI for 35 years, before his retirement in 1978.
Mr. Sanders was a member of St....
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Ruth Elizabeth MacKay
March 14, 1915 - October 24, 2009
RUTH BANKS MACKAY
Mrs. Ruth Banks MacKay, 94, died October 24, 2009 at Florida Baptist Retirement Center, Inc., Vero Beach.
She was born in South Norwalk, CT and lived in Vero Beach for 25 years.
She was a former member of the Spanish Lakes Association, Fort Pierce, FL.
Survivors include her son, John MacKay of Vero Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, David in 2005.
...
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Philip G. Vitrano
April 27, 1923 - October 15, 2009
PHILIP G. VITRANO
Mr. Philip G. Vitrano, 86, died October 15,2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York and lived in Vero Beach for 27 years coming from Layton, Long Key, Florida.
He served in the US Coast Guard during the WWII.
He was a member of Adult Literacy Society, Vero Beach and an Amateur Radio Operator.
Survivors include his wife of...
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Gladys E. Dempsey
July 8, 1912 - October 15, 2009
GLADYS E. DEMPSEY
Mrs. Gladys E. Dempsey, 97, died October 15, 2009 at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center, St. Cloud, FL.
Vero lost another member of its pioneer families when Gladys (Jones) Dempsey a lifetime resident died last week. Her grandparents Nicholas and Mary King and Mary Roberts Jones and Joseph E. Jones were pioneers in Vero Beach, settling here around 1890 before the land...
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Mollie Lee Llerena
December 21, 1923 - October 10, 2009
MOLLIE LEE LLERENA
Mollie Lee Llerena died on October 10, 2009, just short of her 86th birthday, and is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Edward David Llerena. They visited Vero Beach in 1972 and loved it; bought a home in 1974 and moved to Vero permanently in 1981. A wise decision!
Mollie Lee was born on December 21, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York and was the daughter of Rear...
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Frederick G. Doran
March 6, 1926 - October 10, 2009
FREDERICK G. DORAN, M.D.
Dr. Frederick G. Doran, 83, died October 10, 2009 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
He was born in Somerville, MA and lived in Vero Beach for 11 years coming from West Falmouth, MA.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the World War II.
Dr. Doran was a graduate of Boston University Medical School.
Dr. Doran was a member of Vero Beach Yacht Club and...
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Bancroft Winslow Henderson, Jr.
October 9, 1917 - October 10, 2009
BANCROFT W. “BUZZ” HENDERSON
Bancroft Winslow Henderson, Jr. died on October 10, 2009 in Vero Beach, FL. He was born on October 9, 1917 in Montclair, NJ, the son of the late Bancroft W. Henderson, Sr. and Emma May Isley Henderson. He is survived by his wife Lesley Anne Henderson.
Together, they were avid New England boaters abroad their Hatteras “Lamb Chop”, and were successful...
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Norma H. Baldwin
December 28, 1922 - October 8, 2009
NORMA HOPE HENDERSON BIDLACK BALDWIN
NORMA HOPE HENDERSON BIDLACK BALDWIN joined the Lord peacefully on October 8, 2009. She was born on December 28, 1922 to Fannie Stewart and Ben Henderson in Versallies, IN and moved to Vero Beach in 1993.
Norma’s grace, wit and loving spirit remained with her until her final days. She was a loving wife and mother whose work career was in the accounting...
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Steven George Liapis
July 3, 1933 - October 1, 2009
STEVEN GEORGE LIAPIS
Mr. Steven George Liapis, 76, died October 1, 2009 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
Born in Alexandria, Egypt he received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the College of St. Marc in Alexandria.
He lived in Vero Beach for 20 years after living in various under-developed countries of the world due to his employment as Senior Foreign Service Officer with the...
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Patricia A. Keller
September 29, 1940 - October 1, 2009
PATRICIA A. KELLER
Mrs. Patricia A. Keller, 69, died October 1, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
She was born in Asbury Park, NJ and lived in Vero Beach for 47 years coming from Long Island, NY.
Survivors include her husband, Adam V. Keller of Vero Beach; sons, Jeffrey A. Keller and Kevin R.Keller both of Vero Beach; daughter, Sheri Cook of Palm Bay, FL; brother, Robert L...
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Maryann Riotto
December 24, 1925 - October 1, 2009
MARYANN RIOTTO
Maryann Riotto, passed away on October 1, 2009 in the embrace of her family.
Born in New Jersey, she was the loving wife of Charles Riotto, devoted mother to her daughter, Maureen White and sons, Charles Riotto and Robert Riotto, her seven grandchildren and her sister Lorraine Mosca all of whom she loved so much.
She enjoyed a career as secretary of the Barrington RI...
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Lois E. Smith
January 17, 1927 - September 27, 2009
LOIS (LOLLY) E. SMITH
It is with a very sad heart that I must tell you that my beloved Lois (Lolly) went home to the Lord last Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 9 p.m. at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. We had lived in Vero Beach for 13 years, coming from Manhasset, NY. Lolly was surrounded by family who held her and told her how much we all loved her. She is now at peace and finished with...
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Edward Glassmeyer
September 14, 1915 - September 25, 2009
EDWARD GLASSMEYER
Mr. Edward Glassmeyer, 94, died September 25, 2009 at his home in Vero Beach. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and lived in Vero Beach for 23 years coming from New York City.
Mr. Glassmeyer was a 1936 graduate of Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Army during the World War II in Germany as a member of the O.S.S.
Mr....
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Helena Pryor
April 7, 1921 - September 21, 2009
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HELENA PRYOR
Helena Pryor, “Grammy”, died September 21, 2009, at her residence in Vero Beach, FL.
She was born in Boston, MA and was a resident of Indian River County (Wabasso and Vero Beach) for 63 years.
She retired from the Indian River County School District where she served as a Teacher’s Assistant for 20 years. She volunteered at Pelican...
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Vernon Charlton
September 27, 1937 - September 17, 2009
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VERNON CHARLTON
Vernon Charlton, 71, died September 17 2009, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, FL.
He was born in Tampa, FL, and lived in Vero Beach,FL, for 22 years coming from Fellsmere, FL.
He retired after many years with the South Florida Water Management District.
He served in the US Air Force and was a member of NRA and...
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Clara C. Realmuto
October 3, 1930 - September 16, 2009
CLARA C. REALMUTO
Mrs. Clara C. Realmuto, 78, died September 16, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
She was born in New York, New York and lived in Vero Beach for 21 years coming from Deer Park, New York.
She was a 1951 graduate of Roosevelt Hospital Nursing School and worked as a registered nurse for many years at Florida Baptist Retirement Center and Royal Palm Convalescent...
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Jacob E. Replogle
January 17, 1921 - September 16, 2009
Jacob Estes Replogle, 88, died September 16th at his residence in Vero Beach, FL. He was born and grew up in Winnetka, IL, where he graduated from New Trier High School in 1938. He attended DePauw University and Northwestern University graduating with a degree in business administration. He served in World War II as an Officer in the US Navy in the Supply Corps managing Officer’s mess in New...
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Thomas J. Ginn
August 24, 1924 - September 14, 2009
Thomas J. Ginn
Long time resident of Vero Beach, Thomas Ginn died September 14, 2009. He was born in Dover, New Hampshire on August 24, 1924, the only child of Mary Kilcullen Ginn and First Class Musician USN, ret., Thomas D. Ginn. He was the Husband of Caroline D. Ginn, past Mayor of The City of Vero Beach and past Commissioner of Indian River County.
Mr. Ginn served as an Army Medic in the...
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Robert John Kirkland Hart
July 17, 1916 - September 10, 2009
Hart- Robert John Kirkland of Vero Beach, FL died on September 10, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach. He was 93.
Beloved husband of Marian Hodges Hart, his wife of 62 years. Devoted father of Mimi, Bobby, John and Charlie. Loving grandfather to Schuyler, Nancy, James and Gifford.
Bob was a graduate of Deerfield Academy and Princeton University, class of 1940. He served in...
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Norman J Wiedersum
November 5, 1920 - September 9, 2009
Norman J. Wiedersum; 88, of Vero Beach, FL passed away on September 9, 2009 at Palm Garden of Vero Beach, FL.
Mr. Wiedersum was born November 5, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY to Frederic and Gertrude Wiedersum and grew up in Valley Stream, NY. He attended Stony Brook Preparatory School where he later was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame for football, wrestling and track. He received his Bachelor...
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Barbara C Weber
January 11, 1927 - September 8, 2009
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BARBARA C. WEBER
VERO BEACH, FL – Barbara C. Weber of Vero Beach, Florida passed away peacefully September 8, 2009 at VNA Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. The oldest of Margaret and Austin Crowleys' three children, she was born in Freeport, New York in 1927.
Barbara grew up on Long Island, New York and attended Saint...
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Jerry Allen Rockhold, Sr.
October 28, 1950 - September 7, 2009
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JERRY ALLEN ROCKHOLD, SR.
Mr. Jerry Allen Rockhold, Sr., 58, died September 7 2009 at 1455 90th Avenue, Lot 88, Vero Beach.
He was born in Salem , Ohio and lived in Vero Beach for 7 years coming from Poland, Ohio and served in the US Army.
Mr. Rockhold was a member of Salem Church of Christ as well as a member of Moose Lodge Member and Board...
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Brian Lucas
October 26, 1941 - September 7, 2009
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BRIAN LUCAS
Mr. Brian Lucas, 67, died September 7, 2009 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach, FL.
He was born in Los Angeles, CA and lived in Vero Beach for 3 years coming from Riverside, CA.
He received his Masters from Grand Canon University, Phoenix, AZ and taught at Temescal High School in Lake Eleanor, CA before retiring in 2006.
Mr....
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Georgette Efemey Yaddow
August 28, 1932 - September 6, 2009
GEORGETTE "MICKEY" YADDOW
Mrs. Georgette Efemey "Mickey" Yaddow, 77, died October 6 2009 at Palm Garden of Vero Beach, Vero Beach.
She was born in Fort Lee, New Jersey and lived in Vero Beach for 40 years coming from Fort Lee, New Jersey.
She was employed by Citrus Bank and retired in 1980.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Ann Daugherty of Vero Beach, 4 grandchildren and 2 great...
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Joe Earle Copeland
September 6, 1955 - September 6, 2009
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JOE EARLE COPELAND
Mr. Joe Earle Copeland, 54, died September 6, 2009 in Tampa, Florida.
He was a lifetime resident of Vero Beach.
Survivors include his sisters, Vera Copeland, Vickie Copeland, both of Vero Beach, and Martha Chandler of Sebastian.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Joe Copeland.
SERVICES: A Graveside...
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Karen Tyson
August 18, 1943 - September 4, 2009
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KAREN R. TYSON
Karen R. Tyson, 66, died September 4, 2009 at the Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
She was a lifetime resident of Fort Pierce and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Timothy Wayne Tyson of Fort Pierce, daughters, Gina Marie Tyson of Fort Pierce, Lisa Louise Wiles of Vero Beach, mother, Frances...
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Nestor Perez
November 26, 1945 - September 1, 2009
NESTOR PEREZ
Mr. Nestor Perez, 63, died September 1, 2009 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Ft. Pierce, FL.
He was born in Havana, Cuba and lived in Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife Luisa Perez of Vero Beach, FL; his sons, Roberto Perez of Cuba, Nestor Luis Perez of Tucson, AZ, Luis Nestor Perez of Vero Beach, FL; daughter, Margueliz Perez of Vero Beach, FL and 4 grandchildren.
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Joan Clarice Larkin
July 29, 1930 - September 1, 2009
JOAN CLARICE LARKIN
Ms. Joan Clarice Larkin, 79, died September 1, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, wintered in Vero Beach since the early 1960's and moved here permanently 21 years ago from Brookfield, Wisconsin.
She was a member of Sandridge Womens Golf League, the Vero Beach Yacht Club and a former member of Bent Pine Golf Club.
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Chester Allen Scherer
July 20, 1916 - August 29, 2009
CHESTER ALLEN SCHERER
Mr. Chester Allen Scherer, 93, died August 29, 2009 at his home in Vero Beach.
He was born in West Norriton, PA and lived in Vero Beach for 8 years coming from Sebastian, FL.
Mr. Scherer worked for the Philadelphia Electric Company for 31 years before his retirement in 1975.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Scherer was a member of St. John...
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Thomas William McLehose III
January 15, 1943 - August 28, 2009
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THOMAS WILLIAM MCLEHOSE III
Mr. Thomas William McLehose III, 66, died August 28, 2009 at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL.
He was born in New York, NY and lived in Vero Beach for 9 years coming from New Hyde Park, Long Island, NY.
Mr. McLehose worked as a floor covering mechanic in Long Island, NY for 25 years before his...
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John Steggles
August 21, 1919 - August 28, 2009
John C. Steggles
Friends and family are mourning the loss of John Steggles, who died at his home on August 28, 2009. His goal of celebrating his 90th birthday occurred just one week ago, and he did so surrounded by his family and well-wishers at a party at Oak Harbor.
John Charles Steggles, was born in Larling, Norfolk, England on August 21, 1919, the son of Ernest and Annie Steggles. A...
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David Charles Lord
November 14, 1926 - August 27, 2009
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THE REV. CANON DAVID CHARLES LORD
The Rev. Canon David Charles Lord, 82, died on August 27th, 2009, at his home in Winter Park, Fl. He had recently moved from his previous home of 29 years in Vero Beach, Fl. He was born on November 14th 1926 in Danbury, Connecticut. David was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was married to his beloved wife,...
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Lois Ann Bowen
February 17, 1935 - August 24, 2009
LOIS ANN BOWEN
Mrs. Lois Ann Bowen, 74, died August 24, 2009 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach, FL.
She graduated from Winchester High School in 1951. She was a graduate of the Christian College in Columbia, MO and Ball State University in Muncie, IN.
She was born in Winchester, IN and lived in Vero Beach 13 years coming from Muncie, IN.
She was a member of Delta Theta Tau in...
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Paul William Myers
January 8, 1926 - August 21, 2009
Rev. Paul William Myers, 83, formerly of Jersey Shore, PA. Entered into his rest on
August 21, 2009 at Atlantic Healthcare of Vero Beach, FL. He was born January 8, 1926 in
Flemington, PA, the son of Walter N. Myers and Bessie Marie Hager Myers.
Paul is survived by two daughters; Carlene R. Myers of Vero Beach, Fl and Sharon L.
Towle of Ft. Pierce, FL; sister Betty Eiswerth of Inverness,...
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Helen Margaret Pryber
July 20, 1918 - August 19, 2009
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HELEN M. PRYBER
Mrs. Helen M. Pryber, 91, died August 19, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
She was born in Chicago, IL and lived in Vero Beach for 27 years coming from Berwyn, IL.
Mrs. Pryber was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach and a long time member of P.E.O.
She served as organist at St. John of the...
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Robert Clayton Paz
March 9, 1948 - August 15, 2009
Mr. Robert Clayton Paz, 61, died suddenly August 15 2009 in Vero Beach, FL
Robert, a christian man, was born in Freeport, NY and lived in Vero Beach for 10 years coming from West Palm Beach, Florida. He served in the U.S. Navy and he was a member of American Legion Post 39, Vero Beach FL. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4374 and a Past President of Vero Beach...
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James Herbert Horton, Jr.
November 7, 1953 - August 12, 2009
JAMES HERBERT HORTON, JR.
Mr. James Herbert Horton, Jr., 55, died August 12, 2009 at Shands Hospital at University of Florida, Gainesville.
He was born in Vero Beach, FL and has lived in Suwannee County, FL for 18 years.
Survivors include his son, James R. Horton of McAlpin, FL; brother, David A. Horton of McAlpin, FL and 2 grandchildren.
SERVICES: Visitation will be 4-7 pm on August...
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Muriel Leatherman
November 2, 1919 - August 12, 2009
Muriel Hair Leatherman died on August 12, 2009 at The Place of Vero Beach in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born November 2, 1919, in Atlanta, Georgia but she spent most of her life in Miami, Florida. After graduating from Miami Senior High School, she worked for Southeastern Optical Company. She was a long time member of the Shenandoah Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School and weekly...
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Robert James Cline
August 2, 1955 - August 10, 2009
ROBERT JAMES CLINE
Mr. Robert James Cline, 54, died August 10, 2009 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL.
He was born in Melbourne, FL and lived in Fellsmere, FL for 9 months coming from Sebastian, FL.
Before early retirement in 2007, he worked for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for several years, and as a Carpenter in many construction projects.
He was a member...
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Genevieve Lane
March 24, 1925 - August 8, 2009
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GENEVIEVE KAREN LANE
Mrs. Lane died August 8, 2009 in Vero Beach, Florida
Mrs. Lane was born in Mayfield, PA and lived in Vero Beach, FL for 29 years coming from Kenvil, NJ
Mrs. Lane was Roman Catholic and she was a member of American Legion Post 181
Moose Lodge of Vero Beach, FL
Survivors include her husband Roy J. Kenyon of Vero...
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Claire K Mattil
January 9, 1914 - August 7, 2009
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CLAIRE K. MATTIL
Mrs. Claire K. Mattil, 95, died August 7, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, FL.
Mrs. Mattil was born in Elizabeth, NJ and lived in Vero Beach for 31 years coming from Bloomfield, CT.
She was employed by the Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. for 12 years before her retirement in 1969.
Mrs. Mattil was a...
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Roger Arseneau
October 22, 1945 - August 4, 2009
ROGER ARSENEAU
Roger Arseneau, 63, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Fitchburg, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009, in Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born October 22, 1945 in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of the late Marie Cormier. Roger moved to Massachusetts at the age of 17 and lived in Leominster and Fitchburg...
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Danny R. Speed
March 18, 1961 - August 3, 2009
DANNY R. SPEED
Mr. Danny R. Speed, 48, died August 3, 2009 at his home in Sebastian.
He was born in Kansas City, MO and lived in Sebastian for 25 years coming from New Orleans, LA.
Mr. Speed was a Journeyman Electrician and was employed by Darrin Meeks Electric, Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife, Rose A. Speed of Sebastian; Mitzi Stewert of Toledo, OH and Amanda Speed; son, Tyler...
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Elaine H Bradford
August 9, 1919 - August 2, 2009
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ELAINE H. BRADFORD
Elaine H. Bradford died August 2, 2009 at her residence in Vero Beach.
She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in Vero Beach for 14 years coming from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Mrs. Bradford attended 1st Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach and was a member of Moorings Club.
Survivors include her daughter,...
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Margaret Love Ziegler
October 23, 1915 - August 1, 2009
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MARGARET LOVE ZIEGLER
Ms. Margaret Love Ziegler, 93, died August 1, 2009 at Royal Palm Convalescent Center, Vero Beach.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA and lived in Vero Beach for 28 years coming from her birthplace.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach.
She is survived by her friend, Yvonne Marsh of Sebastian, FL. Ms....
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LeRoy E. Kohl
September 6, 1914 - August 1, 2009
LEROY KOHL
Mr. LeRoy Kohl, 94, died August 1, 2009 at Royal Palm Convalescent Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Cincinnati, OH and lived in Fort Pierce for 27 years coming from Crawfordsville, IN.
Mr. Kohl was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Crawfordsville, IN. He was a member of the Crawfordsville Rotary Club
and the Crawfordsville Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Kohl was an avid...
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Allen Forest Langhorne
September 19, 1926 - July 28, 2009
Allen Forest Langhorne
1926 - 2009
On July 28, 2009, Allen passed away very quietly and at peace.
His life included time with The Navy, Colby College, Wall Street and Medical School.
He will be missed by immediate, as well as, extended family and a host of friends.
A memorial service is planned for August 15, 11:00 a.m., at St. Thomas Church, Camden, ME.
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Christina Rashell Gais
June 30, 1982 - July 26, 2009
CHRISTINA RASHELL GAIS
Ms. Christina Rashell Gais, 27, died July 26, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
She was born in Vero Beach, FL and lived in Vero Beach for 18 years before moving to Orlando, FL.
She was a volunteer for the Breast Cancer Society in Orlando, FL and the AIDS Foundation where she was instrumental in seeking donations to further the education of people...
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Elwood L. Brill
August 13, 1918 - July 26, 2009
ELWOOD L. (WOODY) BRILL
Elwood L. (Woody) Brill of Vero Beach died peacefully on Sunday, July 26th at Indian River Medical Center.
Mr. Brill was born August 13, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He lived in many places over the years, enjoying his life in Vero Beach during the past nine years.
Mr. Brill was a member of the Masons since 1955 and a Shriner since 1977. He served in...
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Anne Wickham Chapman
January 15, 1923 - July 25, 2009
ANNE WICKHAM CHAPMAN
Anne Wickham Chapman died at home on July 25th in Vero Beach, Florida.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM July 28, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.
Born in Matawan, New Jersey, in 1923, Anne attended Red Bank Catholic High School, Sacred Heart School in Noroton, Connecticut, and in 1945 was graduated from Trinity College in Washington D.C. ...
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Carol Ordway Webb
September 6, 1932 - July 23, 2009
CAROL ORDWAY WEBB
Carol Ordway Webb died peacefully at her home in Vero Beach, Florida on July 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Webb; her mother and father, Marjorie and John Ordway; and her brother, Ellis Ordway. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands: Eliza Webb and Mark Eppli of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin; Electra and Al Tortorella of Sharon,...
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Curtis Oliver Wells
October 4, 1918 - July 23, 2009
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CURTIS OLIVER WELLS
Mr. Curtis Oliver Wells, 90, died July 23, 2009 at Consulate Health Care of Vero Beach.
He was born in Fort Payne, AL and lived in Wabasso for 51 years coming from Dalton, GA.
He worked for Deerfield Grove as a House Mechanic for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1990.
He served in the US Army during WW II.
...
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Margaret F. Bratcher
October 26, 1921 - July 21, 2009
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MARGARET F. BRATCHER
Mrs. Margaret F. Bratcher, 87, died July 21 2009 at Palm Garden of Vero Beach, Vero Beach.
She was a lifetime resident of Vero Beach.
She was a member of Tabernacle Ministries, Vero Beach.
She was a Salvation Army Volunteer for many years.
Survivors include her son, John Bratcher of Vero Beach, brothers, Earl...
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John A. Marcacci
July 1, 1919 - July 21, 2009
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JOHN A. MARCACCI
Mr. John A. Marcacci, 90, died July 21, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, FL.
He was born in Oakmont, PA and lived in Vero Beach for eight years coming from Cape Canaveral, FL.
Mr. Marcacci was a graduate of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA and a member of the Duquesne Alumni Association.
Mr. Marcacci...
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Alana Janae Smith
December 25, 2001 - July 20, 2009
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ALANA JANAE SMITH
Miss Alana Janae Smith, 7, died July 20, 2009 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Ft. Pierce.
Alana was born December 25, 2001 in Vero Beach.
She attended Thompson Magnet School Vero Beach. Alana was active in many functions at her school and church.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Tonya and Mark Douglas...
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Doris D. Charles
March 12, 1915 - July 17, 2009
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DORIS D. CHARLES
Doris D. Charles, 94, of Vero Beach, died Friday, July 17, at Atlantic Health Care.
Born in Wadsworth, Ohio, where she lived much of her life with her late Husband, Willard, Mrs. Charles moved to Vero Beach in 1976. She was a stay-at-home mom most of her life except when she helped manage a family-owned retail ice cream...
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Rebecca Chatham Ellison
January 19, 1956 - July 16, 2009
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REBECCA CHATHAM ELLISON
Ms. Rebecca Chatham Ellison, 53, died July 16, 2009 at her home Vero Beach.
Ms. Ellison was a lifetime resident of Vero Beach.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Wabasso.
Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Rebecca Kane of Tallahassee, FL; mother, Imogene Chatham of Vero Beach and 1 grandchild. Ms....
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Raymond T. Cenerelli
April 9, 1931 - July 16, 2009
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RAYMOND "Ray" CENERELLI
Ray (Raymond) Cenerelli, 78, died July 16, 2009 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
He was born in Elmhurst, NY and lived in Vero Beach for 10 years coming from Broward County, FL.
Ray served in the 169th Infantry Divisionof the New York National Guard for12 years.
He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a...
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Karl Walter Konst
October 26, 1946 - July 13, 2009
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KARL WALTER KONST
Mr. Karl Walter Konst, 62, died July 13, 2009 at his home in Vero Beach.
Mr. Konst was born in Hamilton, OH and lived in Vero Beach for 28 years coming from Mariastein, OH.
He was a grauate of Ohio State University.
Mr. Konst served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was Science Teacher and Girls Basketball...
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Edward Durell Stone, Jr.
August 30, 1932 - July 10, 2009
Edward Durell Stone, Jr., died peacefully in Vero Beach, FL on Friday, July 10, 2009. Ed was born in Norwalk, CT on August 30, 1932 to Orlean Vandiver and Architect Edward Durell Stone. He attended The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Yale University and his Master of Landscape Architecture from Harvard University. He also served as a Fighter...
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Jean Ann Rosenberg
April 3, 1957 - June 11, 2009
David and Jean Rosenberg
ROSENBERG--David and Jean. David Rosenberg, DDS, and his beloved wife Jean, both 52, died together in a tragic water accident in the Dominican Republic on June 11, 2009. David was a gifted and respected endodontist who generously shared his knowledge at seminars across the country and abroad. David and his family lived in Vero Beach, FL, where he established his...
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David B. Rosenberg
June 23, 1956 - June 11, 2009
David and Jean Rosenberg
ROSENBERG--David and Jean. David Rosenberg, DDS, and his beloved wife Jean, both 52, died together in a tragic water accident in the Dominican Republic on June 11, 2009. David was a gifted and respected endodontist who generously shared his knowledge at seminars across the country and abroad. David and his family lived in Vero Beach, FL, where he established his...
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Gordon Thomas Hand
December 4, 1946 - May 17, 2009
Mr. Gordon Thomas Hand "Tom", 62, died May 17, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
Mr. Hand was born in Key West, FL and lived in Vero Beach for 32 years coming from Pahokee, FL.
He has owned and operated "The Woodcutter" a custom woodworking and carving business since 1971 and was a member of Indian River Wood Carvers.
Mr. Hand served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam War....
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Joan Hengy Stawara
September 8, 1932 - May 17, 2009
Feeling fulfilled and blessed with love from friends and family, Joan Hengy Stawara, 76, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2009 at VNA Hospice in Vero Beach, Florida.
Joan was born in Detroit, MI, on September 8, 1932. In 1958, she visited relatives in Vero Beach and upon returning home to Michigan she told her husband, Frank, “I have found paradise!” Soon Vero Beach became their home...
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Patricia Diane Ross
April 25, 1941 - May 10, 2009
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PATRICIA DIANE ROSS
Mrs. Patricia Diane Ross, 68, died May 10, 2009 at her residence.
She was born in Bronx, NY and lived in Fort Pierce for 9 years coming from Port Jefferson, NY.
Patricia was employed with the Eastern District of Weight Watchers.
Survivors include her son, Robert Ross of Lake Grove, NY, daughters, Patty Mashkow of...
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Lorene McCloud Fink
July 11, 1922 - May 10, 2009
Lorene McCloud Fink
Lorene McCloud Fink, 86, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 10, 2009 after a brief illness.
She was born on July 11, 1922 in Madison, FL to William Duncan and Mary Etta McCloud who moved to the Vero Beach area when she was just 11 days old. She was the second youngest child in a family of eleven brothers and sisters. From a young age, her family...
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Daniel Leonard Ozark
November 26, 1923 - May 7, 2009
DANIEL LEONARD OZARK
Mr. Daniel Leonard Ozark, 85, died May 7, 2009 at his residence.
He was born November 26, 1923 in Buffalo, New York where he attended school and was awarded a college scholarship for basketball, which he turned down to play baseball.
Soon afterward, he was drafted by the United States Army. Daniel was awarded the Purple Heart while being wounded at Normandy Beach.
...
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Catherine M Buratin
November 22, 1919 - April 30, 2009
Mrs. Catherine Margaret Buratin, 89, died April 30, 2009 at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
She was born in Jersey City, NJ and lived in Vero Beach for 29 years coming from Neptune, NJ.
She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach.
Survivors include her sister, Frances Palmer of Vero Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Buratin and daughter, Carolyn...
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Russell A. Wodtke
March 4, 1961 - April 27, 2009
RUSSELL A. WODTKE
Mr. Russell A. "Rusty" Wodtke, 48, died April 27, 2009 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was a lifetime resident of Vero Beach. Mr. Wodtke attended Vero Beach Senior High School.
He was employed by Indian River County, working in various departments, Parks Department, Road and Bridge and Recycling, for 11 years.
He was a member of St. Helen Catholic...
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