Patricia Grant
Patricia L. 'Patty' Grant, 19, 4880 Lakewaterford Way W., Melbourne, died unexpectedly March 27, 1997, at Orlando Regional Medical Center after an automobile accident in Orange County. She was born Nov. 8, 1977, in Chester, Pa., and had lived in Sebastian from 1980 to 1993. Ms. Grant was a senior at Palm Bay High School and she worked as a drive-through clerk at Burger King on Babcock Street in Palm Bay. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Emily Louise and William B. Cobb, of Melbourne; three sisters, Jennifer Anne Grant and Sylvia Erin Cobb, both of Melbourne and Shawn Hubinski of East McKeesport, Pa.; and grandparents, Richard and Emily F. Haarde, of Sebastian, and Forest and Sylvia Cobb, of West Melbourne. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, Melbourne. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

Peter Grunzweig
Peter Adam Grunzweig, 54, of Sebastian, died March 29, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born May 30, 1942, in Wilkesburg, Pa.,and moved to Sebastian seven years ago from Reading, Mass. Mr. Grunzweig was employed with Tropicana, Fort Pierce, for seven years. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Sally; two sons, Peter A. Grunzweig Jr., of Swampscotr, Mass., and Keyin Patrick Grunzweig, of Royal Oak, Mich.; one daughter, Jennifer Grunzweig, of Somerville, Mass; his mother, Elizabeth Grunzweig, of Melrose, Mass,; one brother, Michael Grunzweig, of Stoneham, Mass.; four sisters, Margaret DiTrapano, of Sebastian, Barbara Russell, of Reading, Betty Ann Newton, of Stoneham, and Suzanne Moore, of Las Vegas, Nev. A memorial Mass was celebrated April 2 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association, North Central Florida Area, 237 E. Marks St., Orlando, Fla. 32803 in Mr. Grunzweig's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, was in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Lewis
Ronald P. Lewis Sr, 54, of Sebastian, died April 2,1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born June 6, 1942, in Concord, NC., and moved to Se- bastian in 1993 from Fredericksburg, Va. Mr. Lewis was a retired lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy. He was also a retired senior project engineer from Mantech Inc., Fredericksburg. He was a member of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 0567, Master Gardener Organization of Florida and Sebastian River Moose, Lodge No. 1767. Surviving are one son, Ronald Lewis Jr., of Virginia Beach, Va.; one daughter, Serina Lewis, of Virginia Beach; and two sisters, June Zaloumis, of Concord, Calif., and Terina Kenyon, of Fort Gaines, Ga. Funeral services were held April 5 at the Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, with the Rev. Tomasz officiating. Entombment will follow at Fountainhead Memorial Park Mausoleum, Palm Bay. The family suggests donations be made to American Cancer Society, Indian River Unit, 1401 21st St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mr. Lewis' memory.

Delos Turner
Delos P. "Tuck" Turner, 85, of Sebastian, died March 31, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born Aug. 30, 1911, in Odin, Ill., and moved to Sebastian in 1972 from Madison, Conn. Mr. Turner was a manager at Bostitch Universal Wire Plant, Clinton, Conn., for 10 years. Surviving are his wife of 6_ years, Nellie; three daughters, Layonne Brandon, of Chicago, Linda Shapiro, of Sebastian, and Sally Ann Erskine, of Fairfield, Conn.; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held April 7 at the Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Ralph Rivers of Roseland United Methodist Church, officiating. Intermeni followed at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian.

Kathleen Kraemer
Kathleen Ann Kraemer, 65, of Maynard, Mass., and Sebastian, died April 3,1997, at Emerson Hospital, Concord, Mass., after a brief illness. She was born June 14, 1931, in Brockton, Mass., and was a Sebastian winter resident for 13 years. Mrs. Kraemer was a member of St. Bridget Parish, Maynard. Surviving are four daughters, Ann Marie Kraemer, of Solana Beach, Calif., and Mary Tessari, Eileen Kraemer and Theresa Lamoureux, all of Maynard; one brother, John Monahan, of Palo Alto, Calif.; and six grandchildren. A funeral Mass was celebrated April 7 at St. Bridget Church, Maynard, with the Rev. Michael A. J. Alfano officiating. Interment followed at St. Bridget Cemetery, Maynard. Acton Funeral Home, Acton. Mass., was in charge of the arrangements.

Herbert Timreck
Herbert F. Timreck, 72, of Nelsonville, Ohio, died April 4, 1997, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, after a prolonged illness. He was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Shidler, Okla., and had lived in Barefoot Bay for 21 years. Mr. Timreck was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans Administration and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his wife, Dorothea; one son, Michael Timreck, of Charlottesville, Va.; two daughters, Geri Mack, of Omaha, Neb., and Vikki Ritzert, of Okemos, Mich.; one sister, Regina Lobaugh, of Milo, Mo.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, Ohio, was in charge of arrangements.

John Heathcote
John Whittaker "Jack" Heathcote, 85, of Barefoot Bay, died unexpectedly April 6, 1997, at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne. He was born Nov. 20, 1911, in Fall River, Mass., and moved to Barefoot Bay 12 years ago from Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Heathcote retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served for more than 30 years. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Barefoot Bay; a member of the Sebastian Masonic Lodge No. 232 Free and Accepted Masons; a member and Sentinel of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 204, Sebastian. He was a member of the Shrine, Azan Motor Corps and a life member of the Micco Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the recipient of two Purple Heart medals anda Bronze Star. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Barefoot Bay. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Millie; two daughters, Carol Stanwise, of Barefoot Bay, Donna Faber, of Candler, N.C.; one sister, Margaret Haber, of Barefoot Bay; and four grandchildren. A Masonic Service was held April 8 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, conducted by the Sebastian Masonic Lodge No. 232 Free and Accepted Masons. Funeral services were held April 8 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Grant Kilps officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Micco Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 301 Barefoot Bay Blvd., Micco, Fla. 32976; the Junior Diabetes Association, 266 Wilshire Blvd., Casselberry, Fla. 32707; or to one's favorite charity in Mr. Heathcote's memory. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.

Mary McClain
Mary Lorayne Huxtable McClain, 77, of Sebastian, died April 7,1997, at her daughter's residence in Sebastian after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 23, 1919, in Caylor, S.D., and moved to Sebastian six months ago from Woodburn, Ore. Mrs. McClain was the first registered electroencephalogram (EEG) technician in Oregon. She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Woodburn, and a member of Senior Estates Women's Golf Association, Woodburn. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Gray, of Sebastian, and Ann Marie Clark, of Beaverton, Ore.; two brothers, Larry Carlton, of Roswell, N.M., and Leo Carlton, of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later, date in Woodburn. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to VNA Hospice, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mrs. McClain's memory. Mrs. McClain was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Mary Petticrew
Mary Catherine "Cissy" Petticrew, S8, of Fellsmere, died April 11, 1997, at Shands Teaching Hospital in Gainesville after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 28, 1938, in Springfield, Ohio, and moved to Indian River County in 1981 from her birthplace. Mrs. Petticrew was a homemaker and a Protestant. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, George; four sons, Tom Petticrew, of Palm Bay; Ronald Petticrew, of Woodland Park, Cob., Joseph Petticrew, of Fellsmere, and George Earl Petticrew Jr., of Vero Beach; two daughters, Theresa Petticrew, of Sanford, and Mary Louise Petticrew, of Fellsmere; her mother, Evelyn Rose, of Vero Beach; three brothers, Orion Rose, of Vero Beach, David Rose, of Springfield, and John Rose, of Palm Bay; 13 grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. A funeral was held April 15 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, with the Rev. Tom Kempf of Riverside Church in Sebastian, officiating. Interment will follow in Winter Beach Cemetery, Winter Beach.

Antima Starr
Antima L. Starr, 104, of Sebastian, died April 7, 1997, at Indian River Village Care Center, Vero Beach, after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 25, 1893, in McKeesport, Pa., and moved to Sebastian in 1979 from Clarksburg, W.Va. Mrs. Starr was a homemaker and a member of Roseland United Methodist Church, Roseland, and First Baptist Church of Vero Beach. Surviving is one daughter. A memorial service was held April 15 at Roseland United Methodist Church, Roseland, with the Revs. Ralph Rivers and Carl Bray officiating. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, was in charge of arrangements.

John Clark
John T. Clark, 70, of Sebastian, died April 10, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Felts Mills, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian 20 years ago from his birthplace. Mr. Clark was a retired master electrician at Fort Drum, N.Y. He was a member of American Legion and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Surviving is one stepson, Rolly Richard Hiscott, of Sebastian. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Felts Mills where interment will take place. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to VNA Hospice, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mr. Clark's memory. Mr. Clark was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Eugene Freeman
Eugene Simon "Gene" Freeman, 68, of Sebastian, died April 10, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. He was born July 16, 1928, in Shamokin, Pa,, and moved to Sebastian in 1969 from Columbus, Miss. Mr. Freeman was a registered nurse. He served with the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 189 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10210, both of Sebastian. Surviving are his son, Tim Freeman, of Sebastian; and two daughters, Lisa Freeman and Paula Freeman, both of Sebastian. A memorial service was held April 14 at Strunk Funeral Home, with Elder Chris Taylor of officiating. Military honors followed, conducted by American Legion Post No. 189 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10210.

George Murphy
George R. Murphy, 83, 198 Del Monte Road, Sebastian, died April 8, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born Oct. 20, 1913, in Mattawan, NJ., and moved to Sebastian in 198S from Rehoboth Beach, Del. Mr. Murphy was a retired security worker for Merck Pharmaceutical in New Jersey. He was a member of Elks Lodge, Rahway, NJ., and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sebastian, and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Elaine; two daughters, Elaine B. Murphy, of Vail, Ariz., and Carol Hemmert, of Stituate, Mass.; one brother, Charles Murphy, of Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Ann Cooper, of Knoxville; and two grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no visitation. A graveside service was held April 12 at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian. East Coast Cremation, Melbourne, is in charge of arrangements.

George Schum
George V. Schum, 79, Sebastian, died April 16, 1997, at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 16, 1918, in New York City, and lived in Sebastian since moving here in 1979 from his birthplace. Mr. Schum was an administrator for Railway Express for 34 years. He was a licensed captain for more than 35 years for the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, the Sebastian Property Owners Association, the Aware Citizen and Taxpayers, the Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department and the Sebastian Yacht Club. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8009, Sebastian, where he was a third-degree knight, and was a board member and active participant in the Friends of the St. Sebastian River. A former Sebastian City Councilman, Mr. Schum was a volunteer firefighter from 1983- 88; was a crossing guard at Sebastian Elementary for 10 years; was a member of the Sebastian Parks and Recreation Committee; was a life member and a founder of the Sebastian River Area Historical Society; was a former member of the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce; and a former columnist for the Press Journal. He was elected Man-of-the-Year for 1994-95 for the Sebastian River area. Survivors include several nieces; nephews and cousins. A funeral Mass was celebrated April 21 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of St. Sebastian River, George Schum Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 284, Roseland, Fla. 32957. The Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, was in charge of arrangements.

Geraldine Sheubrooks
Geraldine M. Sheubrooks, 61, of Sebastian, died April 18, 1997, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born May 7,1935, in Shenandoah, Pa., and moved to Sebastian in 1989 from East Greenville, Pa. Mrs. Sheubrooks was a homemaker and a Catholic. Surviving are her husband, William; two sons, James W. Undercoffler, of East Greenville, and Jay W. Undercoffler, of North Wales, Pa.; one daughter, Jill A. Moriarty, of Portsmouth, N.H.; and one granddaughter. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the fami1y suggests donations be made to VNA Hospice, 1111 36th St, Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mrs. Sheubrooks' memory. Mrs. Sheubrooks was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Robert Becker
Robert H. Becker, 74, of Sebastian, died April 12, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. He was born Sept. 19,1922, in Canajoharie, N.Y., and lived in Indian River County for more than 20 years. Mr. Becker owned and operated Bob's Tool Sharpening Services in Vero Beach. He was a Protestant and a World War II veteran who served in the China, Burma and India campaigns. Surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Traudt, of Canajoharie, and Janet Spagnuola of Johnstown, N.Y.; and one brother, Raymond Becker, of Johnstown, N.Y. A memorial service was held April 23 at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, with military honors conducted by American Legion Post No. 189 and VFW Post No. 10210, both of Sebastian.

Marilyn Tourniere
Marilyn Jean Tourniere, 62, of Micco, died April 14, 1997, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and moved to Micco 20 years ago from Boynton Beach. Mrs. Tourniere was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Jean; two sons, Larry Tourniere, of Costa Rica, and Wayne Tourniere, of Micco; one daughter, Kim Stuart, of Sebastian; and five grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Tourniere was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Ruth Serena
Ruth H. Serena, 84, of Sebastian, died April 13, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1912, in Boston, Mass., and moved to Sebastian four years ago from Narragansett, RI. Mrs. Serena was a registered nurse for the state of Rhode Island and was Episcopalian. Surviving are her son, Peter Sprague, of Sebastian; and four grandchildren. A memorial service was held April 19 at Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. RobertJ. Lieffort officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation, 4942-44 N. University Drive, Lauderhill, Fla. 33351, in Mrs. Serena's memory.

Frank Cordwell
Frank W. Cordwell, 77, of Costa Mesa, Calif., died April 13, 1997, at the University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, Calif., after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 6, 1919, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was a resident of Sebastian from 1978-1996. He retired from Gulf Oil Corp. for which he worked in Pittsburgh and San Tome, Venezuela. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Helen; one daughter, Pamela Dobson; one son, Les Cordwell; one sister, Ethel Crawford; and three grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Chao Family Clinical Cancer Research Center, the University of California Irvine, 101 The City Drive, Orange, Calif. 92868, in Mr. Cordwell's memory. Pacific View Mortuary, Newport Beach, Calif., is in charge of arrangements.

Dale Petrie
Dale Winford Petrie, 79, of Sebastian, died April 19, 1997, at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Pierce, after a prolonged illness. He was born Sept. 16, 1917, in Pleasant Valley, Mich., and moved to Sebastian in 1989 from Lake Worth. Mr. Petrie was a wheelman for the Ann Arbor Railroad. He was a member of the United Church of Sebastian. Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Vivian; two stepdaughters, Diane Carpenter, of Ashville, N.C., and Mary Jean Bennett, of Dewitt, Mich.; two stepsons, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Bohren, of Orange, Calif., and Dale Bohren, of Roswell, N.M.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Jim Bizzel Scholarship Fund, United Church of Sebastian, 1251 Fellsmere Road, Sebastian, Fla. 32958 in Mr. Petrie's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary DeCanio
Mary Teresa DeCanio, 76, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly April 26, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. She was born May 1, 1920, in New York City, and had moved to Sebastian 12 years ago from Delray Beach. Mrs. DeCanio was a bookkeeper.She attended St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, and was a member of the Lady of the Elks, Sebastian. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; 2 sons, Tom Trautman of Sebastian, and Robert Trautman of Long island, N.Y.; 2 brothers, Charles Douglas of West Palm Beach, and Ira Douglas of Long Island, N.Y.; 2 stepsons, Gerald DeCanio and Kenneth DeCanio, both of Long Island; a stepdaughter, Kathaleen DeCanio of Long Island; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held April 29 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian.

Catherine Delaney
Catherine Marie Delaney, 94, of Sebastian died April 26, 1997, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born Aug. 25, 1902, in Syracuse, N.Y., and had moved to Sebastian two years ago from Middletown, N.Y. Mrs. Delaney was a telephone operator for Auburn Memorial Hospital, Auburn, N.Y. She was Catholic. Survivors include one son, John J. Delaney of Sebastian; 2 daughters, Judith Mahalik of Middletown, Christine Bobbet of Fulton, N.Y.; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Mrs. Delaney was being transferred to Langham Funeral Home in Auburn, N.Y., for services and burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming, N.Y. Local arrangements were under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian.

William Harrell
William L. "Slim" Harrell, 96, of Wabasso, died April 25, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Harrell was born Sept. 16, 1900, in Hartsfield, Ga., and moved to Wabasso in 1947 from Lake Wales. He was a grove worker and was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Wabasso. Friends may call from noon-2 p.m. Monday. A service was held April 28 at Cox-Gifford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Fort Pierce. Memorial contributions may be made to the general fund of First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 846, Wabasso, Fla. 32970, in Mr. Harrell's memory.

Annabelle Matz
Annabelle Lee Matz , 84, of Vero Beach and formerly of Barefoot Bay, died April 24, 1997, at Integrated Health Services of Vero Beach after a brief illness. She was born June 10, 1912, in Reading, Pa., and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1974, living there until she moved to Vero Beach last year. She was a homemaker and a member of Roseland United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Francis; two daughters, Frances Pianelli, of Long Beach, Calif., and Jean Matz, of Reading; and one grandson. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay.

Mary Collins
Mary Jean Collins, 70, of Micco and Indianapolis, Ind., died April 22, 1997, in Sebastian. she was born Nov. 13, 1926, in Lincoln City, Ind. Mrs. Collins was a contract administrator for 26 years at U.S. Naval Avionics in Indianapolis. Surviving are her husband, Harold, of Indianapolis; two sons, Robert Collins, of Orange, Calif., and Mark Collins, of Chicago, Ill.; one daughter, Andrea Jean Land, of Marietta, Ga.; one sister, Doris Jo Schulte, of Huntingburg, Ind.; and five grandchildren. Services were held April 26 at Hendrix Mortuary in Cumberland, Ind. She was buried in Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis. Arrangements were under the direction of Hendrix Mortuary in Cumberland, Ind.

James Howell
James David "Jim" Howell, 81, of Sebastian, died April 21, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. He was born June 8, 1915, in Dixianna, Ala., and moved to Sebastian in 1971 from Attalla, Ala. Mr. Howell was a tool and die maker for Whitney. Surviving are his wife of 61 vears, Nada; one son, Lewis R. Howell, of West Palm Beach; one daughter, Carol Freeman, of Alabama; three sisters, Girthel Guess, Fronnie Hunt, and Inez Garner, all of Alabama; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. A graveside service was held April 26 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce. Arrangements were by the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian.

John Baron
John F. Baron, 79, of Sebastian, died April 20, 1997, at Palm Garden of Vero Beach after a brief illness. He was born March 10, 1918, in Perth Amboy, N.J., and moved to Sebastian in 1989 from Rochester, N.Y. Mr. Baron was an aircraft painter with Bell Aircraft, Niagara Falls.He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10210, Sebastian; American Legion Post No. 189, Sebastian, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; one son, Michael J. Baron, of Walworth, N.Y., one daughter, Linda C. Kussee, of Hilton N.Y.; one sister, Antoinette L. Szczepanik, of Sebastian, three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at a later date at veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10210, Sebastian. The family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1401 21st St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Whitney
Ruby C. Whitney, 79, of Sebastian, died April 21, l997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a prolonged illness. She was born Nov. 17, 1917, in Bainbridge, Ga., and moved to Sebastian in 1958 from Palm Beach County. Mrs. Whitney retired from Hale Groves, Vero Beach, after 28 years.She attended the First Baptist Church of Wabasso.She was a former member of Moose Lodge No. 1767, Sebastian, and of the Rebekahs. Surviving are four daughters, JoAnn Hoskins, of Sneads Ferry, N.C., Geri Brock and Mary Hagle, both of Sebastian, and Ester Rymer, of Vero Beach; two sons, James W. Bailey, of Orlando, and Earcel D. Bailey Jr., of Roseland; 18 grandchildren-, 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren, The funeral was held April 25 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach, with the Rev. Jerry Cooper officiating. interment will be in Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.

Louise Neidig
Louise F. Neidig, 90, of Sebastian, died April 21, 1997, at Integrated Health Services of Vero Beach after a prolonged illness. She was born Nov. 29, 1906, in Gibbstown, N.J., and moved to Sebastian 10 years ago from Dover, Del. Mrs. Neidig attended Roseland United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy Fuchs, of Sebastian; three grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mrs. Neidig's memory. Mrs. Neidig was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Benjamin Garufi
Benjamin S. Garufi, 76, of Sebastian, died April 8, 1997, at Bethel Health Care, Bethel, Conn., after a prolonged illness. He was born July 28, 1920, in Bridgeport, Conn., and moved to Sebastian in 1984 from Danbury, Conn.He moved to Danbury five months ago. Mr. Garufi was a truck driver for E & F Construction, Danbury, for 20 years; a member of Ahe Teamsters Union, Florida; and the Polish American Club, Sebastian. Surviving are one son, Joseph Garufi, of New Fairfield, Conn.; one sister, Martha Bruno, of Queens, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. The funeral was held April 11, 1997, in Danbury. Interment was at Prince of Peace Cemetery, Brookfield, Conn. The family suggests donations be made to The Tomorrow Childrens Fund, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ. 07601. Cornell Memorial Home, Danbury, was in charge of arrangements.