Dec 24, 2024

August 1, 1924 – December 24, 2024

James Edward Burns, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 24, 2024, just months after celebrating his 100th birthday in the company of family and friends. Known for his vibrant spirit and zest for life, Jim will be lovingly remembered for the...

Dec 23, 2024

Frank Jakob Birk June 2, 1929 – December 23, 2024

Frank Jakob Birk, age 95, of Vero Beach, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born to Anton and Rose Birk on June 2, 1929 and was raised in Queens, NY. Frank's early years were marked by the loss of...

Dec 20, 2024

In Memory of Martha Phelps

Martha Mabel Phelps, 87, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 20th, surrounded by family, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Vero Beach, FL.  Martha is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Phelps, sons Randy Phelps and Joel Phelps, daughter in law Daymion Phelps, grandchildren: Grant Phelps, Heather Agraviador, and Izzy Phelps, great grandson,...

Dec 19, 2024

Samuel "Sam" Lee Shields, 78, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, in October of 1946, to the late Charles and Edith (Carter) Shields.

Sam proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, an experience that shaped his life and instilled in him...

Dec 14, 2024

Mary Shurtluff (nee Jubenski), aged 92, died December 14, 2024 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

A longtime resident of Quincy and Vero Beach, Florida, Mary lived a long and fruitful life devoted to her 8 children and their spouses: Kenneth Jr. and Nerrissa Shurtluff of Quincy; Kathy and Fred Bolm of Vero Beach; Karen Shurtluff of...

Dec 13, 2024

JoAnn Carol Ridgeway Barwick, aged 94, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 13, 2024 at Indian River Estates in Vero Beach. Born on July 10, 1930 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, JoAnn's life was one of exceptional creativity, energy, inspiration and love.  Born to the late Russell Ridgeway and Cora Quenemoen, JoAnn had...

Dec 12, 2024

Sterl F. Shinaberry, 87 of Vero Beach, FL and formerly of Charleston, WV died on the 12th day of December 2024 as a result of a battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends.

Sterl was a formidable trial attorney who was well known for his successful defense of clients, many of whom could not defend themselves....

Dec 11, 2024

Joan F. Costantino

Joan Frances Costantino, long time resident of Vero Beach, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

She was born to the late Alexander and Olga Costantino on February 24, 1939, in Providence, Rhode Island.  Joan grew up and graduated from Cranston High School.  Joan was preceded in death by mother, Olga Catherine...

Dec 9, 2024

Patricia Lucille Capo, age 71, of Ft. Pierce, FL, passed away on December 9, 2024. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Biagio Bellissimo and Rose Ingemi Bellissimo. Patricia was a devoted wife to her husband, Joseph, with whom she shared nearly 40 years of marriage. In 2018, they relocated to Ft. Pierce from Queens....

Dec 6, 2024

Cheryl A. Gackowski, 47 passed away December 6, 2024 in Fountain Valley, CA.

She is survived by her parents Albert and Colleen Gackowski; her beloved daughters Brittney and Daisy; brothers Gary, Mark (Susan), and Craig (Stephanie) as well as her precious grandchildren Alayna and Harper.

Services will be private at the request of her family....