John "Jack" B. Fischer

Jul 7, 2023

John B. "Jack" Fischer, 97, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on July 7, 2023 at his home.

Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Michael and Theresa (Hilliard) Fischer.

Jack was a retired Chevron executive and pilot with a passion for flying and making...

Jeannette Beach Knight

Jul 7, 2023

Mother is a native of Ithaca, New York and daughter of Franklin and Ruth Beach who were all lifetime Ithacans. She grew up on the Southside of town on Wood Street. Jeannette was the first of four siblings, Shirley, Franklin and Jimmy raised lovingly by her family. In her youth she enjoyed St. John's Elementary School then Boynton Junior...

William Nicholas Marakis

Jun 30, 2023

William (Bill) Marakis, 81, of Vero Beach, died Friday, June 30, 2023 at his residence.

He was born to the late Victor and Ruth Marakis on January 26, 1942 in Miami, FL. He served in the United States Marine Corp, and the United States Coast Guard. William(Bill) is survived by his wife Helen (Mo) Carr, of Vero...

Lyle R. Ostrom, Ii

Jun 28, 2023

Lyle Ray Ostrom, II passed away peacefully in his home in Vero Beach, FL surrounded by his family in the early morning hours of Wednesday June 28th, 2023, after a 2-year battle with a rare liver cancer. Lyle was born in Saginaw, Michigan in 1948. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandy and his 3 children...

Joseph Francis Lynch

Jun 26, 2023

Joseph F Lynch, 91, of Vero Beach died Monday, June 26th with his children by his side.  He is preceded by his wife (Maureen), his parents (John and Ellen) and his sisters (Mary and Bridie).  Joe is survived by his 3 children (Aileen, Sheila and Jerry), his sister Phil, and many nieces and nephews. Joe was born in Lisroe,...

James Martin Koester

Jun 22, 2023

James Martin Koester passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 at the age of 82.

On January 16, 1941, Jim was born in Butler, PA. He graduated from Hamden High in 1958, then attended Michigan State in 1959 and Quinnipac College in 1961 - 1963. Afterward he worked for Sherwin Williams from 1962 until he retired in...

Judith Ann Pond

Jun 22, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Judith Northrop Pond of Vero Beach, Florida. She died, surrounded by her loved ones, at age 86, on June 22nd, 2023. Judith was preceded in death by her husband, James Maxcy Pond. She is survived by her son Grady (Ky) Welchel, Jonathan Pond (stepson) and 3 grandchildren. Judith lived a full...

John Harry Matthews Iii

Jun 13, 2023

John Harry Matthews III was born on October 4th, 1938 in Bangkok Siam to British and American parents. When WWII broke out John and his mother Helen relocated to her home town of Sherman, Texas. It was in Sherman that John's love for the outdoors began. After graduation from high school, John earned the nickname "Pope John" at Texas...

Michael Sullivan

Jun 11, 2023

Michael Sullivan, 81, of Hutchinson Island passed away on June 11th with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Malden,  Massachusetts on March 30th, 1942 to the late Leo and Georgia Sullivan.  Mike graduated from Malden High School in 1960.  He married  his high school sweetheart Marcia Coles  They recently celebrated 60 years of...

Mary Jane Deis

Jun 8, 2023

Mary Jane (Fecher) Deis, 84, of Vero Beach, died June 8, 2023, after a long illness.

Mary Jane, also known as Janie, was born to the late Sylvester and Pauline Fecher on January 25, 1939,

in Dayton, OH. She graduated from St Joseph's Commercial High School. She was married to Frederick W Deis in 1959....