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Miscellaneous Indian River County, Florida Obituaries - 1997


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Lee Dooner
Natalie "Lee" Dooner, 65, 5285 94th Lane, Sebastian, died Nov. 26 1997, at her residence after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Dooner was born Jan. 31 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian two years ago from Sugarloaf Shores. She was a member of the Cancer Survivor Group of Vero Beach, St. Sebastian Catholic Church and St. Peter's Catholic Church, Big Pine Key. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Francis; four daughters, Bridget Marsenison, of Sebastian, Lynn Mason, of Lillington, N.C., Patricia Balmer, of Melville, N.Y., and Michelle Schaefer, of Copiague, N.Y.; one son, Dennis Dooner, of Lindenhurst, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial Mass was held Nov. 29 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6983 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Fla. 32940 in Mrs. Dooner's memory. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of East Coast Cremation, Melbourne.

Wayne Gaston
Wayne E. Gaston, 66, of Sebastian, died Nov. 23, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born June 5, 1931, in Mansfield, Ohio, and moved to Sebastian nine years ago from his birthplace. Mr. Gaston was a purchasing agent for the electrical industry. He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Sebastian. Surviving are his wife, Gloria; one son, Daniel Gaston, of Norwalk, Ohio; two sisters, Marge Beveridge, of Mansfield, and Barb Cowgill, of Huntsville, Ala.; and two grandchdren. A memorial service will be held p.m. Friday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Sebastian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1301 Fellsmere Road, Sebastian, Fla. 32958, or to VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mr. Gaston's memory.

Thomas Beauford
Thomas E. Beauford, 63, of Micco, died Nov. 28, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Skowhegan, Maine, and moved to Micco six years ago from Jupiter. Mr. Beauford was a retired security guard for Pratt-Whitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach.He was a member of Community Baptist Church in Roseland, and served on the board of directors of the Little Hollywood Homeowners Association.He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Mary; two sons, Thomas E. Beauford Jr., of Tallahassee, and Artie Beauford, of Hobe Sound; one daughter, Peggy Pescitelli, of Hobe Sound; his mother and father, Ava and Wifliam Beauford, of Mobile, Ala.; one sister, Jean Miller, of Harrisburg, Pa.; two brothers, John Beauford, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Jim Beauford, of Mobile; and five grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation.A memorial service was held Dec. 2 at Community Baptist Church, Roseland. In lieu of flowers, the family gests donations be made to Holmes Regional Hospice, 1900 Dairy Road, West Melbourne, Fla. 32904, or the Ellen and Robert Oates Ministry, care of Community Baptist Church, 12534 Roseland Road, Sebastian, Fla. 32958, in his memory. Mr. Beauford was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Lester Van Dixon
Lester Van Dixon, 73, of Barefoot Bay, died Nov. 24, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born Jan. 31, 1924, in El Dorado, Ark. He was a Civil Service supply clerk, and served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are two daughters, Sarah Babinchak, of St. Petersburg, and Betty L. Love, of Longview, Texas; one son, Lester Van Dixon III; five grandchildren; and great-granchildren. A graveside service was held Dec. 1 at Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. Joe Bishop officiating.

Edward McCoy
Edward Christopher McCoy, 77, 635 N. Seagull Circle, Barefoot Bay, and Burlington, Conn., died Nov. 28, 1997, at his residence in Burlington after a prolonged illness. He was born Aug. 6, 1920, in Hartford, Conn., and was a winter resident of Barefoot Bay for 11 years. Mr. McCoy was a member of Knights of Columbus, Bishop John J. Nilan Council No. 2758, Simsbury, Conn.; St. Mary's Church, Simsbury; and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Harwinton, Conn. Surviving are his wife, Ann-Marie; four sons, Edward C. McCoy Jr., of East Norriton, Pa., James J. McCoy, of Burlington, Kenton C. McCoy, of Harfford, and Dr. Joseph P. McCoy, of Huntington, N.Y.; and one brother, John F. McCoy, of Simsbury. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec.1 at St. Mary's Church, Simsbury.Interment followed at Simsbury Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to Bristol Home Care Agency, 7 N. Washington St., Plainville, Conn. 06062, or Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, P.O. Box 9, Fellsmere, Fla. 32948 in Mr. McCoy's memory.

Michael Dunker
Michael Lee "Doc" Dunker, 49, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly Nov. 30, 1997, at his residence. He was born Aug. 3, 1948, in Fayetteville, Ark., and moved to Sebastian in 1975 from Lexington, Ky. Mr. Dunker was the owner and operator of the Video Doc, Sebastian, for eight years. He attended Christ The King Lutheran Church, Sebastian. He was a 1976 graduate of the University of Kentucky, with degrees in microbiology and medical technology. He was a medical technologist at Sebastian River Medical Center from 1976-78, at Indian River Memorial Hospital from 1978-80, at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, from 1980-85; and was a supervisor with the Indian River County Blood Bank, Vero Beach. He was a certified medical technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathology.He was a member of the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce and was formerly active in the Boy Scouts. He was a member of the Star Trek Association. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Pat; one son, John Dunker, Sebastian; two daughters, Tricia Ludlam and Christina Dunker, both of Sebastian; his father, Maurice Dunker, of Richardson, Texas; his mother, LaVonne Johnson, of Alvarado, Texas; two sisters, Linda Narramore, of Plano, Texas, Dianna Landenberger, of Cisco, Texas; his stepbrother, Rick Baker, of Rowlett, Texas; his stepmother, Wilma Jean Dunker, of Richardson; his step-father, Johnny Johnson, of Alvarado; and two grandchildren. The Family will receive friends at their home.A memorial service will be held at a later date in Cisco. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach, P.0. Box 644, Vero Beach, Fla. 32061 in Mr. Dunker's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

Marion Heaney
Marion Rose Morris Heaney, 71, 724 S. Waterway Drive, Barefoot Bay, died Nov. 28, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. She was born Oct. 20, 1926, Scotia, N.Y., and moved to Barefoot Bay 14 years ago from her birthplace. Mrs. Heaney graduated from the New York State Cooperative Extension Association in the licensed practical nurse program in 1977.She worked as a licensed practical nurse at the Baptist Retirement Home, Scotia, from 1977-78, then for the Veterans Administration Hospital, Albany, N.Y., from 1978-82. She was a member of St. Luke's Church, Wells, N.Y., St. Joseph's Church, Scotia, the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Barefoot Bay, the Irish Club and the New York State Club, both of Barefoot Bay. Surviving are her husband, Leo; sons, John Reaney and Daniel Heaney, both of Scotia; daughters, Anne Kiahula, of Colonie, N.Y., and Marie Brooks, of Pattersonville, N.Y.; and nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 4 at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Scotia, with the Rev. Robert Morris officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at St. Ann's Cemetery, Wells. Donations may be made to St. Ann's Church, Route 30, Wells, N.Y., 12190 in her memory.

Frances McVey
Frances D. McVey, 73, of Barefoot Bay, died Dec. 8, 1997, at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was bom Oct. 3, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1989 from her birthplace. Mrs. McVey was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Barefoot Bay. Surviving are one daughter, Judy Useller, of Newtown, Pa.; four sons, Tom McVey, of Barefoot Bay, Bob McVey, of Knoxville, Tenn., Mike McVey, of Key West and Scott McVey, of Pittsford, Vt.; two sisters, Rita Lesher and Berenice McNeily, both of Philadelphia; and four grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Barefoot Bay. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to American Cancer Society, 401 21st St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mrs. McVee's memory. Mrs. McVey was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Wayne Newton
Wayne A. Newton, 73, of Sebastian, died Dec. 7, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged iulness. He was born July 14, 1924, in Baltimore Township, Mich., and moved to Sebastian in 1990 from Houghton Lake, Mich. Mr. Newton was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He owned and operated the former East Side Lumber Co. in Hastings, Mich., from 1954-68. He also worked as an insurance agent in Hastings and Houghton, a real estate agent in Houghton, construction worker, and at Kellogg's Corp. in Battle Creek. He was a member of Sebastian and Florida Elks, a life member of Michigan Elks, a member of Sebastian Moose and Eagles Lodges. Surviving are a daughter, Judi Dean, of Hastings; longtime companion, Mildred Benner, of Hastings; and one grandchild. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Dec. 12, with the Rev.Bradley P. Kalajainen officiating, at Wren Funeral Home, 1401 Broadway, Hastings.

Helen DeArman
Helen M. DeArman, 83, of Davison, Mich., died Dec. 2, 1997, at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, Mich. She was born June 13, 1914, in Piggott, Ark., and moved to Davison fromBarefoot Bay in 1996. Mrs. DeArman was a member of the Barefoot Bay Florida Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Glenda McKeachie, of Davison; one stepson, James DeArman, of Pinconning, Mich.; two stepdaughters, Kathleen Alstott, of Fenton, Mich., and Linda Murray, of Leapwood, Tenn; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside memorial service was held Dec. 6 at Davison Cemetery, Davison, with the Rev. Randal Schultz officiating. Allen Funeral Home, Davison, was in charge of arrangements.

Muriel Edgecomb
Muriel L. Edgecomb, 85, of Sebastian, died Nov. 28, 1997, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was bom Feb. 9, 1912, in New Brunswick, Canada, and moved to Sebastian in 1994 from Cape Cod, Mass. Mrs. Edgecomb was a graduate of the Henrietta D. Goodall Hospital School of Nursing, Sanford, Maine.She was a registered nurse and supervisor at the former Barre City Hospital, Barre, Vt., for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Registered Nursing Association and First Presbyterian Church, Barre, where she taught Sunday school. Surviving are one son, Terrance Edgecomb, of Roseland;one brother, Charles Vandergrift, of Reno, Nev.; one sister, Lillian Spencer, of Seattle, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Dec. 11 at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, Barre, with the Rev. Carl Hilton-Van Osdall officiating. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery, Barre.

Everett Gass
Everett T. Gass, 90, of Sebastian, died Dec. 4, 1997, at his home after a prolonged illness. He was born Nov. 24, 1907, in New York, and moved to Sebastian 25 years ago from Middlesex, N.J. Mr. Gass was a retired traffic manager for Johnson and Johnson in New Jersey. He was a member of Roseland United Methodist Church, Free and Accepted Masons, Sebastian Civic Association and Order of the Eastern Star, in Sebastian, and Azan Shrine in Melbourne. He was past president of the American Association of Retired Persons and a member of the Past President's Shrine Club, both in Sebastian. Surviving are his wife of three years, DeEtta; one daughter, Theresa Benhardt, of Medford, N.J.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services have been scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Roseland United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 157, Roseland, Fla. 32957, or Azan Shrine Temple Crippled Chidren's Hospital Fund, 1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, Fla. 32935, in Mr. Gass' memory. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Indian River Cremations Inc., Vero Beach.

Charles Cleveland
Charles Alfred Cleveland, 77, of Sebastian, died Dec. 1, 1997, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in July 12, 1920, in Fort Pierce, and moved to Sebastian 25 years ago from his birthplace. Mr. Cleveland was a heavy equipment operator. Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Thelma. A graveside service was held Dec. 4 at Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce.

Eric Appleton
Eric Appleton, 76, of Barefoot Bay, died unexpectedly Dec. 4, 1997, at St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis. He was born Jan. 29, 1921, in Nuneaton, England, and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1984 from Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Appleton was a retiree of Rolls-Royce Canada and U.S. Airways.He was a Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force flight engineer veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Doreen; one son, Roger Appleton, of Markham, Ontario, Canada; one brother, Fred Appleton, of Hinckley, Leicestersere, England; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held Dec. 11 at Strunk Funeral Home Chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Ron Barber officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the charity of one's choice in Mr. Appleton's memory.

Oscar Bigwood
Oscar Bigwood, 71, of Barefoot Bay, died Nov. 22, 1997, at Mariner Health of Melbourne, Melbourne, after a prolonged illness. He was born Dec. 18, 1925, in Nashua, N.H., and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1991 from Merrimack, N.H. Mr. Bigwood was self-employed in the home-building business, having worked for many years prior to retiring in 1976.He was a Civil Conservation Corps member during World War II. Surviving are one son, Dennis Bigwood, of Micco; two daughters, Bonnie Read of Amhurst, N.H., and Heidi Maxci, of Boynton Beach; one brother, David Bigwood, of Sebastian; one sister, Lorraine Cox, of Merrimack, N.H.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. East Coast Cremation, Melbourne, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Mormile
Mary Elizabeth Mormile, 72, of Barefoot Bay, died Dec. 6, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Northville, N.Y., and moved to Barefoot Bay 10 years ago from her birthplace. Mrs. Mormile was a receptionist at River Walk Hearing Center, Roseland.She attended St. Luke's Catholic Church, Barefoot Bay. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Northville and was a volunteer with the Sebastian River Medical Center Auxiliary, Roseland. Surviving are one daughter, Doreen Hornsby, of Barefoot Bay; one son, Donald Olmstead, of Pompano Beach; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 11 at the Strunk Funeral Home chapel, Sebastian, with the Rev. Lucien Duquette officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Northville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Alco-Hope Inc., 5925 37th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mrs. Mormile's memory.

Robert Taylor
Robert C. Taylor, 76 of Barefoot Bay, died Dec. 7, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. He was born Jan. 3, 1921, in Warren, Pa., and moved to Barefoot Bay 10 years ago from Williamsville, N.Y. Mr. Taylor was an electronic technician at Erie Community College, Amherst, N.Y. He was a charter member of Sebastian Christian Church, Sebastian. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Cathy; three sons, Robert "Chip" Taylor Jr., of Wasilla, Alaska, Carl Calabrese, of Lakewood, N.Y., and Dr. John Calabrese, of Richmond, Calif.; two daughters, Sandy Kiedrowski, of Carpentersville, Ill., and Patricia Fashano, of Hamburg, N.Y.; one brother, Larry Taylor, of Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Sebastian Christian Church, 130 Day St., Sebastian, Fla. 32958 in Mr. Taylor's memory. Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, is in charge of arrangements.

John Pollack
John H. Pollack Sr., 74, of Sebastian, died Dec. 12, 1997, at his residence after a prolonged illness. He was born May 3, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., and moved to Sebastian in 1993 from Bartlett, Ill. Mr. Pollack was a manager for National Foods and sales manager for Consolidated Foods in Chicago for 17 years. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. He was founder and former president of Kiwanis Club and a former member of Knights of Columbus, both in Bartlett. He was a trustee and police commissioner for the village of Bartlett. He was a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Gloria; two daughters, Marianne Pollack, of Roswell, NM., and Lenore Bless, of Schaumburg, Ill.; Four sons, John H. Pollack Jr. and James Pollack, both of Palm Beach Gardens, Joseph Pollack, of Melbourne Beach, and Jerry Pollack, of Stuart; two brothers, Francis Pollack and George Pollack, both of Chicago; and six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 15 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian. Mr. Pollack will be transferred to Martin-Bartwood Funeral Home, Bartlett, for additional services and interment at St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago. The Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, was in charge of local arrangements.

Smitty Smith
John Gilbert "Smitty" Smith Jr., 54, of Fellsmere, died Dec. 11, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 17, 1942, in North Carolina, and moved to Fellsmere in 1978 from Williamsburg, Va. Mr. Smith was a heavy equipment operator for Saw Mill Ridge, and had worked for General Development in Palm Bay and Dickerson Corp. in Stuart. Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Lucy; three sons, David Barry Smith, of Fellsmere, Chris Smith and Tony Smith, both of Williamsburg; one daughter, Debbie Smith, of Norge, Va.; his mother, Alma Smith, of North Beach, Md.; two sisters, Barbara Brooks and Gayle Turner, both of Newport News, Va.; one brother, Glen Smith, of North Beach, Md.; and four grandchildren. At the family's request, there will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Fellsmere. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Coalition for the Homeless, 2686 N. U.S. 1, Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, in Mr. Smith's memory. Mr. Snuth was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society.

Frank Scarpelli
Frank Joseph Scarpelli, 70, of Pelican Point, Sebastian, died Dec. 13, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center after a prolonged illness. Mr. Scarpelli was born Feb. 4, 1927, in Paterson, N.J., and had moved to Sebastian in 1986 from Michigan. He was a retired manufacturing engineer for General Motors and had served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Mr. Scarpelli was past president of the Pelican Point II Condo Association and was a member of the Condo-Homeowners Association of Indian River County.He attended Fairleigh Dickenson College of New Jersey and Marquette College of Wisconsin and was Catholic. Mr. Scarpelli is survived by his wife of 48 years, Anna; two daughters, Christina Nelson-Tabor of Charleston, S.C., and Marcia Diane Billingsley of Shrewsbury, Pa.; his mother, Julia Scarpeth of Claremont, Calif.; one sister, Evelyn Rightmyer of Claremont, Calif; one brother, Robert Scarpelli of Brunswick, Ohio; and six grandchildren. At the request of the family there will be no services. Lowther Cremation Service Inc., Vero Beach, is in charge of arrangements.

Silverio Mazzelia
Silverio Mazzella, 63, of Sebastian, died Dec. 19, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland. He was born Dec. 22, 1933, in Ponza, Italy, and moved to Sebastian seven years agofrom Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Surviving are one son, Tony Mazzella, of Sebastian; one sister, Mary Mazzella, of Vero Beach; and four grandchildren. Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce, is in charge of arrangements.

George McCullough
George F. McCullough, 86, of Sebastian, died Dec. 18, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 17, 1911, in Rochester, N.Y., and moved to Sebastian 11 years ago from Port Jervis, N.Y. Mr. McCullough was a supervisor for the U.S. Department of Defense and a former president of the Port Jervis School Board.He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; four sons, George McCullough, of Knoxville, Tenn., Robert McCullough, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dennis McCullough, of Pond Eddy, N.Y., and Roy McCullough, of Hyattsville, Md.; one sister, Marion Sokolinski, of San Diego, Calif; 23 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, Fla. 32963 in Mr. McCullough's memory. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lowther Cremation Service, Vero Beach.

Harry Rose
Harry Hayes Rose Jr., 83, 416 N. Egret Circle, Barefoot Bay, died Dec. 15, 1997, at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, after a prolonged illness. He was born Oct. 20, 1914, in Block Island, R.I., and moved to Barefoot Bay in 1971 from Narragansett, R.I. He was a member of Grand Lodge of Vermont, Free and Accepted Masons; Carpenter's Local No. 1765; and Sebastian River Moose Lodge No. 1767, Sebastian. Surviving are his wife, Polly; two sons, Marshall Rose and Irv Rose, both of Burlington, Vt.; one daughter, Jan Larry, of Barefoot Bay; two stepdaughters, Sandra Conley, of Springfield, Va., and Sally Steele, of Narragansett; one stepson, Paul Guite, of Narragansett; one brother, Harold Rose, of Barefoot Bay; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Dec. 19 at United Methodist Church, Roseland. Interment will be at a later date at Block Island. The family suggests donations be made to Micco Volunteer Fire Department, 301 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bay, Fla. 32976. East Coast Cremation, Melbourne, in charge of arrangements.

Charlie Wallace
Charlie Wallace, 85, of Sebastian, died Dec. 19, 1997, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born July 19, 1912, in Fort Payne, Ala., and moved to Sebastian 19 years ago from Hialeah. Surviving are his wife, Era; two sons, Ralph O. Wallace, of Merritt Island and Edward T. Wallace, of Brandon; and five grandchildren. At the famlly's request, there will be no repose or visitation. No services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the famlly suggests donations be made to VNA Hospice, 1111 36th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mr. Wallace's memory. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Indian River Cremations Inc., Vero Beach.

Edward Birkmire
Edward L. Birkmire, 81, 620 E. Hyacinth Circle, Barefoot Bay, died Dec. 18, 1997, at Integrated Health Services of Vero Beach after a prolonged illness. He was born June 12, 1916, in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to Barefoot Bay 10 years ago from Bellair, Md. Mr. Birkmire was a plant supervisor for the Philadelphia Electric Co. He was a member of Lions Club, Toastmasters, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion in Maryland. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; one daughter, Elizabeth S. Walsh, of Eiverson, Pa.; two sons, Edward L. Birkmire Jr., of Chestertown, Md., and Robert W. Birkmire, of Churchville, Md.; one brother, William W. Birkmire, of Wilmington, Del.; one sister, Elizabeth Wallauer, of Barefoot Bay; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Dec. 22 at Fountainhead Mcmorial Funeral Home, Palm Bay. Interment will be in Fountainhead Memorial Gardens.

Billy Moorefield
Billy Moorefield, 65, of Sebastian, died unexpectedly Dec. 16, 1997, at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born Aug. 29, 1932, in Jenkins, Ky., and was a part-time resident of Sebastian. He was a radar engineer. He is survived by a son, Wade Moorefield, of Fort Pierce; three brothers, Carl Moorefield Jr., Bobby Moorefield and Richard Moorefield, all of Ohio; a sister, Janice, of Virginia; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held in Kentucky at a later date.


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