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Holly Ruth Wray, 51 of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on October 10, 2023. She was born in Orlando, Florida on November 8, 1971, the daughter of Judy and David Wray. Holly was the manager at Reliable Septic for 16 years. In her spare time, Holly loved being by the water, shopping and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for being loving, passionate and a hard worker that was very dedicated. Survivors include her loving son, Clayton (Courtney) Green, her 2 adorable grandchildren, Clayton and Isabella and her parents Judy and David Wray. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian. A...

Gregory Burton Self, 65, passed away on June 27, 2023 at Sebastian River Medical Center. Born in Winston-Salem, he was the son of John Burton Self and Iris Sue Apperson Self. Greg was a golf course superintendent at a local golf course for over thirty years. His hobbies included collecting sports cars, going on motorcycle rides, and listening to his favorite band The Outlaws. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his caring and loving personality, and how he would go out of his way to help anyone in need. He is survived by his sister Susan Self White (Fred Michael White), one nephew, and one great nephew. He is predeceased by his parents and his best friend Lee Heckman. The...

It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of Albert "Dave" Miller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Air Force Korean War veteran [51-54} of Sebastian. Dave passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 20, 2023. Dave was born in New London, CT to Homer and Ruperta Miller. Dave married Collette Castelpoggi and had his son Wayne David Miller. He made East Hampton, Ct his home with his late wife Judy and deceased daughter Melissa until moving to Florida in 2006. He later married JoAnne Laughead Williams in 2015 and happily gained four more children. Dave was known for his positive attitude, and humor and was always willing to lend a helping hand to...

Sharon Lee Burke, 80, passed away on March 3, 2023. Arrangements are with Seawinds Funeral Home: https://obits.seawindsfh.com/obituary/sharon-burke

Robert Martin Kunze Sr., 73, entered Heaven and the arms of Jesus on February 8, 2023. He was married for 53 years to his wife and best friend, Sandra. They were married on September 6, 1969. Robert was born in Mount Vernon, New York on April 29, 1950 to Martin Kunze and Mary Kenrick Kunze. He graduated from Mount St. Michael High School in 1968. He was at times, an installer, a mechanic, and a lineman for New York Telephone, NYNEX, and Verizon, until his retirement. Robert was an accomplished guitarist and bass player, and along with his wife, participated in numerous church ministries through the years. He and Sandra were two of the founding members of Nightwatch (Psalm 134) and...

Kenneth Walter Anderson, 61, sadly passed unexpectedly on January 31, 2023. Kenny was born in Bay Shore, New York to Kenneth and Vi Anderson on June 21, 1961. He was a lifelong resident of Indian River County. He was the loving husband of Sharon Morris Anderson whom he spent over 35 years of marriage with. Kenny spent 40 years as an expert cabinet craftsman. Kenny enjoyed spending time fishing and boating. He also volunteered for over 15 years at the Fellsmere Riding Club for their annual rodeos. Kenneth was survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Kenneth Cash Anderson; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy Henderson (Wayne); sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie Smith (Tim); sister-in-law,...

Eugene Timothy Touhey, 59, passed away on December 15, 2022 in Sebastian, Florida where he resided in for 32 years. Eugene was born on July 17, 1963 in Port Jefferson, New York. He is survived by his wife, Laurie, whom he was married to for 35 years, his four sons; Michael, Nicholas, Matthew, and James, and his seven grandchildren; Makayla, Marshall, Camila, Olivia, Grace, Theodore, and Isla. During Eugene's career, he worked as a flooring expert for various companies in New York and all over the Treasure Coast area. In 2001, Eugene was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease. After receiving a kidney transplant in 2005, Eugene spent the last two decades spending time with his...

Barbara Ann Ross, age 88, passed unexpectedly on Monday, August 29th, 2022 at her home in Florida. She was born January 25th, 1934, in Spring Valley, NY. To Leroy Hopkins and Matilda Louise (Faist) Chase. Barbara grew up in New York and went on to marry her husband, Robert D. Ross on June 16th, 1956. They were married for 66 years. Barbara's family was her entire world. She was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her life was dedicated to the needs of her loved ones. She was always there to offer love, support, encouragement, and a cup of tea. Barbara was an avid reader, crafter and baker. Her love and kindness was felt by everyone whose life she...

Mary Felicia Berry Mullins, of Sebastian, FL died peacefully at home on March 27, 2022. She was a proud member of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Felicia is survived by her sister Sandra Haughey (Robert); 4 nieces & a nephew; 12 great nieces & nephews; & 3 great-great nephews & a niece. She also leaves her cousins, Doug Rancourt (Kathy) & Carole Bigelow as well as many friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Felicia's name to the H.A.L.O. animal rescue shelter, 710 Jackson Street, Sebastian, FL or any charity of your choice.

Paul Gilbert Simmons, 77, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023 in Sebastian, Florida where he lived for the past 12 years. Originally from York, PA, where he was born and raised, oldest of seven children. He moved to NJ to open a rooming house at the Jersey Shore. After a number of years, he decided to open a french fry stand on the Wildwood Boardwalk, based on his childhood memory of getting fries at the York County Fair. He later opened a pancake and pizza place while working at Coca-Cola for 28 years. He retired to Florida in 2006 with his wife Wanda. They quickly decided that retirement was too boring and decided to open Paradise Ice Cream Store and later a breakfast and lunch...

John S. Sacawa, age 90, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born in Sussex, New Jersey, on February 26, 1931 to Joseph and Sophia Sacawa. John is survived by his loving companion, Irene Mroz, his daughter, Valerie Green (Guy) of Texas, and son, John Sacawa Jr., of New Jersey. He is also survived by his grandchildren Melissa and Jason of Texas. John is preceded in death by four siblings; Florence, Marion, Joseph, and Walter. John is a veteran of the U.S. Army, was also a mechanic, and worked for the state of New Jersey. He was a lifetime member of the Polish American Club in Vero Beach. There will be a celebration of life service on January 8, 2022 from 1-4:00pm at the Polish American...

It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of Albert "Dave" Miller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Air Force Korean War veteran [51-54} of Sebastian. Dave passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 20, 2023. Dave was born in New London, CT to Homer and Ruperta Miller. Dave married Collette Castelpoggi and had his son Wayne David Miller. He made East Hampton, Ct his home with his late wife Judy and deceased daughter Melissa until moving to Florida in 2006. He later married JoAnne Laughead Williams in 2015 and happily gained four more children. Dave was known for his positive attitude, and humor and was always willing to lend a helping hand to...

Donald Rae Hackert passed away April 1,2021. Formerly of Mount Kisco, NY and Londonderry, NH, he was a resident of Sebastian, FL. He was a pilot for Mohawk Airlines, Allegheny Airlines and US Airways. Don was born in 1933 in Bronx, NY the son of Frederick Hackert and Dorothy Glasgow Hackert. After the death of his mother, his father married Julia Welsh Hackert who had his four siblings Thomas, Beverly, Dianne and Herbert. Don graduated from Mount Kisco High School and served in the US Army in Germany. Afterward, he worked on the ground crew at Westchester County Airport. One night, he and another ground crew member were stopped by police racing each other home. The next issue of...

William Barry Grader, 61, of Sebastian, a long-time resident of Weedsport, New York, passed away on March 15, 2021. He was born to William James Grader and the late Kathleen Ann Barry Grader on June 28, 1959 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. William attended Weedsport Junior Senior High School. He was the long-time contractor and owner of Craftsman Construction. He was a competitive pool player and a member of the Italian American Club. William is predeceased by his mother, Kathleen Ann Barry Grader, of Montezuma, New York and his sister, Patricia Baity, of Seneca Falls, New York. He is survived by his children, Nicole Cunningham of Sebastian, and Kari Ann (Frank) Osborne of Palm Bay, Florida. He is...