Obit: James John Neff Young

James Young, 89, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL

Mr. Young was born in Vandergrift, PA and moved to Vero Beach, FL 27 years ago, coming from Erie, PA.

Prior to retirement he taught English in Junior and Senior High in Harbor Creek, PA and became a principal of the Junior High School. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He received his Bachelors degree, Masters degree and Administration Certificate from Westminister College in New Wilmington, PA. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Erie, PA. and a member of the PSL Community Band. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Vero Beach, FL and was an avid drummer.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years Ruth Young of Vero Beach, FL and his brother Robert Young of Mason, OH.

He was preceded in death by his son Curt Young, Daughter Laurel Young , sisters Dorothy Coleman and Jane Coleman, Susan Fulton and brother Frank L. Young II.

A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery in Erie, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be sent to VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Out of town arrangements are under the direction of Dusckas Funeral Home in Erie, PA.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach, FL. Online condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.