Elizabeth Zubkoff
Elizabeth Zubkoff, 82, of Sebastian, died June 19, 1997, at the River House Respite after a brief illness. She was born Aug. 27, 1914, in Buffalo, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian in 1994 from Los Angeles. Mrs. Zubkoff was a retired secretary and a member of Kashi Ashtam, Roseland. Surviving are her friends at the Kashi Ranch, Roseland. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Kashi Ashram. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River Fund, 11155 Roseland Road, Sebastian, Fla. 32958 in Mrs. Zubkoff's memory. Mrs. Zubkoff was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

James Carlson
James E. Carlson, 78, of Sebastian, died June 28, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born June 12, 1919, in Chicago, and moved to Sebastian 12 years ago from Indianapolis. Mr. Carlson was a U.S. Army veteran of World War 11. Surviving are one nephew, Michael Whitney, of Micco; and two nieces, Tish Sargent, of Sebastian, and Becky Hunter, of Okeechobee. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. Mr. Carlson was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Zelda Rosenkranz
Zelda Ginsberg Rosenkranz, 84, of Roseland, died June 17, 1997, at the River House Respite, Roseland, after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 18, 1912, in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Rosenkranz was an honors graduate of the University of Florida. At age 16, she was the youngest member of the American League of Penwomen. She was a writer, teacher, interior decorator, and directed programs assisting the elderly and orphans for the Jewish Sisterhood of Jersey City, NJ. She attended services at Kashi Ashram, Roseland, and the Jewish Temple, Palm Beach. Surviving are one son, Richard Rosenkranz, of Roseland; one brother, Byron Gilbert, of Diego, Calif.; and one grandson. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Kashi Ashram, with the spiritual director, Ma Jaya Bhagavati, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the River House, for people with AIDS and other life-challenging diseases, at 11155 Roseland Road, Unit 16, Sebastian, Fla. 32958, in Mrs. Rosenkranz's memory. Mrs. Rosenkranz was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Katherine Lambernedis
Katherine Lambernedis, 77, of Micco, died June 30, 1997, at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was born July 17, 1919, in Clarksburg, W.Va., and moved to Micco seven years ago from Homestead. Mrs. Lambernedis was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are one daughter, Helen Conner, of Micco; one son,, Nick Lambernedis, of Clarksburg; three brothers, John Cogis, Paul Cogis and George Cogis, all of Aliquippa, Pa.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held July 3 at Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Ron Barber officiating. 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 Mrs. Lambernedis' memory.

Nathaniel Lee
Nathaniel W. Lee Sr., 30, 5759 85th Lane, Wabasso, died June 26, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 15, 1966, in Newark, NJ., and moved to Wabasso 13 years ago from his birthplace. Mr. Lee was a nursing assistant at a local facility. Surviving are his parents, Alice Lee and Charles W. Lee Sr., of Wabasso; two sons, Nathaniel Lee Jr., of Gifford, and Daniel Lee, of Wabasso; two daughters, Lakeisha A. Lee and Angela Lee, both of Gifford; one sister, Beverly Shedrick, of Dade City; two brothers, Michael Lee and Bernard Lee, both of Wabasso; his grandparents, Norman and Inez Terrell, of Wabasso, Robert Jones, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Bertha Gordon,of Wabasso; and his great-grandparents, Henery and Quincy Jones Leonard, both of Buffalo. Funeral services were held July 5 at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, County Road 510 and 85th Street, Wabasso, with Elder Arthur Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Wabasso Cemetery, Wabasso. Stevens Gifford Funeral Home Chapel, 4301 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, was in charge of arrangements.

George Orth
George L. Orth, 75, of Sebastian unexpectedly July 1, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1921, in Grand Rapids, Mich., and moved to Sebastian in 1970 from Forked River, NJ. Mr. Orth was a member of the American Rifle Association.He was a purple heart recipient, a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, and a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Mary; one son, George L. Orth Jr., of Enio, Mich.; one stepson, Jack T. Egan, of Live Oak; four stepdaughters, Jean Corsale, of Franklin Lakes, N.J., Patricia Capuano and Nancy Pullara, both of Sebastian, and Eileen Popplo, of North Lauderdale, two stepsisters, Bernadine Neff, of Muskegon, Mich., and Virginia Sorrells, of Gilmore, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Sydney Smith
Sydney G. Smith, 88, of Sebastian, died July 5, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 30, 1908, in Catawba Island, Ohio, and moved to Sebastian in 1973 from Mount Clemens, Mich. Mr. Sydney worked for Uniroyal/Goodrich Tire Co. in Detroit, Mich., as a test engineer.He was a commander with the Power Squadron and a Seventh Day Adventist. Survivors include his wife, Leona; and two grandchilden. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. Entombment will be at Fountainhead Memorial Park, Palm Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Pahn Bay.

Donald Gregg
Donald E. Gregg, 88, of Barefoot Bay, died July 1, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born Feb. 20, 1909, in Havelock, Neb., and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1974 from Sebastian. Mr. Gregg worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 46 years as a scale inspector.He was a Mason in the Cotner Lodge, Lincoln, Neb., for 50 years. He was a member of the Eastern Star for 40 years, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Lincoln. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Marjorie; one son, Elmo Gregg, of Lincoln; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation or services. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, is in charge of arrangements.

Clara Robson
Clara Robson, 91, of Sebastian, died July 6, 1997, at Integrated Health Care of Palm Bay, Palm Bay, after a prolonged illness. She was born Jan. 3, 1906, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian five years ago from Hollywood. Mrs. Robson was a retired waitress. Surviving are one daughter, Anna Savone, of Sebastian; two sons, James Robson and John Robson, both of Sebastian; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Inurnment services will held at a later date. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Leo Gabrault
Leo Roland Gabrault, 70, of Micco, died unexpectedly July 14, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born Feb. 18, 1927, in Montpelier, Vt., and moved to Micco in 1989 from East Greenwich, R.I. Mr. Gabrault worked for Bostitch Inc., East Greenwich, as a die maker. He was in the Merchant Marines from 1945-69. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Barbara; two daughters, Lynn A. Gabrault, of North Kingstown, R.I., and Barbara A. Smith, of Grant; three sons, Leo R. Gabrault, of Georgia, Vt., Steven P. Gabrault, of Platte City, Mo., and James R. Gabrault, of West Greenwich, R.I.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 16 at Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay. The family suggests donations be made to Micco Volunteer Fire Dept., 301 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bay, Fla. 32976, in Mr. Gabrault's memory.

Justin Loichytz
Justin Mark "Jack" Loichytz, 66, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly July 12, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born May 24, 1931, in Plainfield, N.J., and moved to Sebastian in 1991 from Islamorada. He worked for Rhodus Construction Co., Islamorada. He was a charter member of the Piscataway Elks Lodge, Piscataway, NJ., and a U.S. Marines veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Nancy; two daughters, Carol J. Tokach, of St. Petersburg, and Suzanne Weir, of Sebastian; one brother, Larry Lloyd, of Raleigh, N.C.; two sisters, Eleanor Pearson, Of Greenwich, Conn., and Gloria Dillon, of Matawan, NJ,; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. July 22, at the First Presbyterian Church Sebastian, with the Rev.Dr. Chris E. Zorn officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the First Presbvterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 781689, Sebastian, Fla. 32978-1689. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Cesky
Edward "Ed" Cesky, 90, of Sebastian, died July 13, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. He was born Jan. 10, 1907, in Baltimore, Md., and moved to Sebastian 18 years ago from his birthplace. Mr. Cesky was a machinist for the Maryland Cup Corp., Baltimore, for 19 years. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, "Dot"; one daughter, Carole Seibert, of Winter Springs; two brothers, Joseph Cesky, of Baltimore, and William Cesky, of Sebring; one sister, Ethel Wolf, of Baltimore; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, with the Rev. Ralph Rivers officiating.

Joseph Gertzen
Joseph F. "Bud" Gertzen, 82, of Wabasso, died July 12, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 20, 1914, in Atlantic City, N.J., and moved to Wabasso from Northfield, N.J., 29 years ago. Mr. Gertzen was owner/operator of Elephant Beach Concession in Margate City, N.J., for 50 years. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Kaye; one son, Joseph John Gertzen, Anchorage, Alaska; three daughters, Joanne Nation, Little Rock, Ark., Carolee McCardell, Marmara, N.J., and Beverly Gertzen, Vero Beach; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren, Private services were held. The family suggests that donations may be made to VNA/Hospice of Indian River County, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mr. Gertzen's memory. Arrangements were by the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian.

Halim Richard
Halim Richard, 70, of Sebastian, died July 8, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. He was born May 2, 1927, in Westport, Conn., and moved to Sebastian two years ago from Miami. Mr. Richard was a U.S. Army veteran of World War 11 and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are one daughter, Cynthia Ann Garcia, of Miami; one brother, Neil Richard, of Milford, Conn.; and two sisters, Connie Fermo, of Naugatauk, Conn., and Julie Butler, of Stratford, Conn. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service was held July 11 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1401 21st St,, Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mr. Richard's memory. Mr. Richard was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Mary Shepar
Mary Joseph Shepard, 80, of bastian, died July 8, 1997 at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was born Dec. 23, 1916, in Owensboro, Ky., and moved to Sebastian 20 years ago from Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Shepard was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, St. Sebastian Women's Guild and Our Lady's Rosary Makers. Surviving are herhusband of 57 years, Elwood; two sons, Thomas Shepard and Richard Shepard, both of Sebastian; one daughter, Mary Joanne Shepard, of Sebastian; one brother, Richard Tretter, of Covington, Ky.; three sisters, Almeda Sicko, of Covington, Elsie Clinger, of Kentucky, and Leona Hazen, of Indiana; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated July 12 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, was in charge of arrangements.

Kathleen Stone
Kathleen Stone, 64, of Wabasso, died July 10, 1997, at Deborah Hospital, Browns Mills, NJ., after a brief illness. She was born May 22, 1933, in Rising Fawn, Ga. Mrs. Stone was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are four sons, Ralph Stone, of St. Augustine, and Randy Stone, Danny Stone and Ricky Stone, all of Wabasso; two daughters, Connie Singletary, of Sanford, and Janice Solis, of Fellsmere; four brothers, J.P. Morgan, Pat Morgan and Jimmy Morgan, all of Florida, and Sam Morgan, of Georgia; three sisters, Sue Gage, Jenny Simes and Barbara Rettenmiere, all of Florida; 19 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. A memorial service was held July 20 at Winter Beach Cemetery, Winter Beach, with the Rev. Buddy Johns officiating. Eichel Funeral Home, Pennsauken, N.J., was in charge of arrangements.

Willie Williams
Willie Frank Williams Sr., 64, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly July 10, 1997, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1933, in Wrightsville, Ga., and moved to Sebastian two years ago from New Orleans, La. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice, of Live Oak; one son, Willie Frank Williams Jr., of Live Oak; one daughter, Anita Evette Williams Crawford, of Live Oak; two brothers, Willie S. Williams, of Vero Beach, and Frank Williams Sr., of Wrightsville; four sisters, Mattie Williams and Blondall Williams, both of Wrightsville, Cora Anderson, of Fort Pierce, and Geneva Barnett, of Sebastian; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 19 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Vero Beach, with the Rev. Leon Young officiating. Interment will follow at Gifford Cemetery, Gifford. Sarah's Memorial Chapel Inc., Fort Pierce, was in charge of arrangements.

Keith Williams
Keith L. Williams, 65, of Sebastian, died July 17, 1997, at Integrated Health Services, of Vero Beach, after a brief illness. He was born Nov. 15, 1931, in Beloit, Wis., and moved to Sebastian in 1988. Mr. Williams was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict and Vietnam War. He retired in 1978 from the U.S. Army and then worked for the Department of Defense. He was a member of Sebastian First Church of the Nazarene, Sebastian. Surviving are his wife, Carol; one daughter, Laura Lawfer, of Kenosha, Wis.; two stepsons, Michael Summers, of Baumholder, Germany, and Mark Summers, of Watertown, N.Y.;one sister, Cecilia Ramsey, of Beloit, Wis.; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Sebastian. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. The family suggests donations be made tothe building fund of Sebastian First Church of the Nazarene, 50 S. Wimbrow Drive, Sebastian, Fla. 32958, in Mr. Williams' memory. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Comber
Thomas E. Comber, 74, of Barefoot Bay, died July 18, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to Brevard Countv in 1990 from Philadelphia. Mr. Comber worked as a plumbing subcontractor for Local 690 in Philedelphia. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War 11, and he was a member of the Philadelphia AmVets Post No. 100. surviving are his wife, Doris; two sons', Thomas E. Comber Jr., of Doylestown, Pa., and David A. Comber, of Delran, NJ.; one daughter, Shirley A. Alturo, of Philadelphia; two brothers, James Comber, of Philadelphia, and George Comber; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service was held at Mater Delorosa Church in Philadelphia and burial was at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Pa. The family suggests that any donations be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home in Palm Bay.

Grace Robinson
Grace Sanders Robinson, 88, of Sebastian, died July 18, 1-997, at Daytona Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center after a prolonged illness. She was born Sept. 29, 1909, in Sumpter, S.C., and moved to Sebastian seven years ago from Queens, N.Y. Ms. Robinson was a homemaker and member of Bridge Street A.W.M.E. Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are her daughter, Leola Robinson, of Sebastian, two brothers, Henry Sanders, of Sumpter, S.C., and Charles Singleton, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one sister, Susie Weeks, of Philadelphia; two grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. July 27 at Sebastian United Methodist Church, and 3 p.m. Aug. 2 at, High Hills, A.M.E. Church in Sumpter, S.C. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer's/Parkinson's Support Group, 2207 18th Ave., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, or the American Cancer Society, 1401 21st St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Ms. Robinson's memory. Ms. Robinson was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Jeannette Lajoie
Jeannette A. Lajoie, 67, of Micco, died July 20, 1997, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born April 23, 1930, in Lewiston, Maine, and moved to Micco three years ago from Winter Haven. Mrs. Lajoie worked for McDonald's for 20 years in Maine and Winter Haven.She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Robert; three sons, Richard, Lajoie, of Sommerworth, N.H., Daniel Lajole, of Polk City, and Steven Lajoie, of Winter Haven; one daughter, Susan Cote, of Sabattus, Maine; her father, Arthur 0. Bonneau, of Lewiston; two brothers, Bertrand Bonneau, of Lewiston, and Walter Bonneau, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; one sister, Leona Atsenault, of Norway, Maine;, and seven grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was celebrated July 24 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Interment followed in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations he made to Holmes Regional Hospice Inc., 1900 Dairy Road, West Melbourne, Fla. 32904 in Mrs. Lajoie's memory.

Samuel Moschella
Samuel G. Moschella, 65, of Sebastian, died July 19, 1997, at Integrated Health Services of Palm Bay after a prolonged illness. He was born March 9, 1932, in Marcus Hook, Pa., and moved to Sebastian in 1984 from Miami. Mr. Moschella was a member of the Sebastian River Moose Lodge No. 1767, Sebastian.He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict and was a Catholic. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen; and two sisters, Florence Alta Donna, of Sarasota, and Maria Pettrucione, of North Miami Beach. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. July 27 at Sebastian River Moose Lodge No. 1767, Sebastian.

Marie Krapac
Marie Krapac, 92, of Sebastian, died July 22, 1997, at her residence after a brief illness. She was horn Nov. 23, 1904, in Czechoslovakia, and moved to Vero Beach eight years ago from Chicago. Mrs. Krapac was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Leo; one son, Otto Kapes, of Barefoot Bay; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. Mrs. Krapac was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Marguerite Smith
Marguerite Ellicott "Marge" Smith, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly July 19, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland. She was born in New York City and moved to Sebastian in 1994 from Patterson, N.Y. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker.She was a member of Christ Church, Patterson. Surviving are three daughters, Diane Nikola, of Carmel, N.Y., Nancy Baker, of Chesapeake, Va., and Terri Clark, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; three sons, Kenny Nikola, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., Barry Nikola and retired Brig.Gen. Don Smith,both of Sebastian; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ridgely Ellicott, of Sun Lakes, Ariz. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. July, 25 at First Presbyterian Church, Sebastian, with the Rev. Dr. Chris E. Zorn and the Rev. Tim Gault officiating. A service will be held 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at Christ Church, Route 311 and Maple Avenue, Patterson, N.Y. Inurnment will follow at Raymond Hill Cemetery in Carmel, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Marguerite Ellicott Smith Scholarship Fund, Scholarship Fund Administrator, Carmel High School, Carmel, N.Y. 10512, for a graduating young woman who is pursing a degree in a medical-related field. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Thibideau
Robert M. Thibideau, 88, of Barefoot Bay, died July 20, 1997, at Holmes Regional Nursing Center, Melbourne, after a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1909, in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1979 from Walled Lake, Mich. Mr. Thibideau was a retired self-employedexecutive. He was a member of Roseland United Methodist Church, Roseland. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Margaret; two daughters, Martha J. Franchi, of Howell, Mich., and Nancy J. Wilking, of Farmington Hills, Mich.; three sons, Robert J. Thibideau, of Commerce Township, Mich., Charles R. Thibideau, of Novi, Mich., and David J. Thibideau, of Andover, Minn.; one sister, Marjorie Geisel, of Southfield, Mich.; eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held July 24 at Roseland United Methodist Church, Roseland, with the Revs. Carl. Bray and Ralph Rivers officiating. The family suggests donations be made to Roseland United Methodist Church Building Extension Fund, P.O. Box 15711, Roseland, Fla. 32957, in Mr. Thibideau's memory. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay, is in charge of arrangements.