Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care

Geraldine A. Trist, 87, passed away on August 18, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Geraldine was born to Leo and Louise Wortman of West Point Nebraska on September 28, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Trist; siblings and in-laws: Wilfred (Bill) and Libbie Wortman, Edward Wortman, Barbara Wortman, James (Pat) Peatrowsky, and Alvin (Al) Kloppenborg. She is survived by her sons: Thomas L. Trist (Becky), Palm Bay, FL, Daniel R. Trist, Buchanan, MI and James E. Trist (Kathleen), Gloucester, VA; Grandchildren: Shella (Jacob) Cardillo, Florida, Thomas (Brianna) Trist, Florida, Emma Trist, Virginia, Jacob (Katelyn) Trist, Florida, Veronica Trist,...

Terry K. Headley passed away on March 18, 2023, in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Born May of 1952 to parents Rod (Harold) and Marilyn Headley of Sun City Center, Florida. Terry was preceded in death by his parents. Terry grew up in Cozad, Nebraska where he was a talented athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. Although the Cozad HS Haymakers reached a level of distinction in football during his years there, Terry's dream was to be a professional pitcher in baseball. Terry is best known by many for building a 47-year career as a Life Insurance Agent and Financial Advisor. His quiet charm, understanding, and honest desire to help his clients left a lasting impression on those he strived...

George Edward Orrange, 75, of Melbourne, Florida passed away on January 18, 2023 at the William Childs Hospice House. He was born on June 19, 1947 in Buffalo, New York to George M. and Mary (McLean) Orrange. George was born in Buffalo, NY where he attended Cardinal Dougherty High School. After high school, George enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served with the 64th Armor Division, US Army Europe and US Army Pacific. He was a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal recipient. After his service, he worked for more than 36 years at Dunlop Tire in Tonawanda, NY holding various positions managing quality control. George is survived by his loving...

Donald James Wendell or "Coach" as so many knew him, passed away on August 7, 2022 at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Margaret and Carlton Wendell on April 20, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Ferndale, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University before moving to Port Charlotte, Florida to begin his teaching career. He lived his last few years in Melbourne, FL with his daughter Christi and her family. Son was a retired school teacher with Charlotte County School where he taught History for many years and later launched the Digital Graphic Design program at Port Charlotte High School. He had a love for the game of volleyball which he shared with...

Sarah B. "Sally" Bourque St. Cyr, 79, passed away on July 4, 2022 in Palm Bay, Florida. She was born on April 15, 1943 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Paul E. Bourque and Ethel J. (Antwiler) Bourque. She was married to John R. "Jack" St. Cyr for a few months short of 25 years. She is the stepmother to Christine Dion (Deacon Joe) and Wendy Precourt (Scott) and the grandmother of Wyeth & Evie Dion and Ella Precourt. Sally received her bachelors degree in education. She taught seventh and eighth grade English in the Upper Valley of NH for almost 20 years. She then worked for her dad in his wholesale toy business selling toys to various stores. She finished her career as a Mary Kay...

Joyce R. Carroll, 94, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. She was born on September 13, 1927 in Malakoff, Texas. She was a life long resident of Port Neches, Texas and a member of the United Methodist Church of Port Neches. Joyce worked for several years during the 1960's as manager of the Texas US Chemical Credit Union. Following that she was a stay at home mom. She moved to Florida 7 years ago to be closer to her daughter and was a loving mother, grandmother "Mimi" and new great grandmother. A graveside service will be held at Oak Bluff cemetery in Port Neches, Texas on Thursday December 2, 2021 At 1pm. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa...

Billy Whitten Hagerman, 83, of Melbourne, FL. Departed this life and went to heaven on July 13, 2021. Bill was from Tazewell, Virginia. He retired from the Appalachian Power Co., Roanoke VA as a right of way agent. Bill is survived by his loving wife Frances Lowe Hagerman (FL), special daughter Megan A. Hagerman (VA), sister Madeleine Lafferty (FL), sister-in-law Marie Hagerman (NC) and Diane Cummings (AZ). And several nephews and nieces. A celebration of life will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, VA on Saturday, September 18th, at 1:00 PM followed by a graveside service. Condolences at afcfcare.com

Elizabeth Ochoa 87 passed away July 3, 2021 in Melbourne, FL. She was a long-time resident of Charleston, SC and a dear friend to many. Betty was born in Mayari, Cuba. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Dalla-Valle of Marietta, GA and Ernestina Matlock (Dyer) of Melbourne, FL; son, Ernest Ochoa of Charleston, SC; grandson, John W. Ochoa and great-grandson Case Ochoa both of Ravenel, SC. Betty enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the Dental Assisting Profession as an educator, administrator and patient care coordinator at the MUSC, the College of Dental Medicine. She was honored to be present at the College's first graduating class. On becoming a US citizen in 1971, Betty...

Thomas L Greene, Sr. passed away on June 9, 2021, after a courageous battle with a chronic illness. Tom was born on October 6, 1931 to his parents, Doughton and Joy Greene in Boone, NC, where he was raised. In 1950, he graduated from Cove Creek High School and began working on a bachelor's degree at Appalachian State Teachers College, until he was drafted during the Korean War conflict. He proudly served in the US Army 8th Infantry Division out of Fort Jackson, SC from 1953 to 1955. He returned to Appalachian State, earning a BS degree in Education in 1956. That year he began his lifelong vocation as an educator in Taylorsville, NC as a teacher and coach. In 1957, he pursued a 42-year...

Rita A. Wojciechowski, 88 passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born and lived in Milwaukee, WI, until she retired to Melbourne, FL in 1997. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and served as Vice Queen. She was a volunteer at Hospice since 2002 and proudly received her 3000 hour pin. Rita was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Jerry. Rita is survived by daughters, Judy (Tim) Tangney and Donna (Richard) Jennings. Sons, Thomas Wojciechowski and Larry (Christy) Wojciechowski. She had six grandchildren Jennifer Lembree, Elizabeth Walke, Shawn Tangney, Caitlin Wojciechowski, Rebecca...

Robert A. Lee, "Bob" or "Chief" or "Big Guy" as many called him went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Bob was born in South Charleston, WV on October 8, 1937. He was blessed to have kept many friends from his early grade school days until his death. He started his career at Union Carbide after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Welch. They had four children: Bobby, Vicki, Tammi, and Tracy. Bob moved his family to Florida in 1963. He became a fireman for Cocoa Beach and worked his way through the ranks to become Cocoa Beach Fire Chief, a position he held until 1975. He then took a position as Deputy State Fire Marshall, a position he held for several years before...

Herman Darrell Brown, age 81, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Darrell was a newspaper carrier for the Southwest times for a period of 9 years from 1949 to 1958. Darrell was a graduate of Pulaski High School (class of 1958). Condolences at www.afcfcare.com.

On February 27th, the nine year battle fought by Theodore John Menswar III came to an emotional, but valiant end. Theo was born to Brant Menswar and Emily (Schorr) Menswar on September 17th, 1997 in Lakeland, Florida. Though his elementary and middle school years passed without incident, the summer before he was to enter his freshman year of high school, he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. From there, he walked a road that no one would ever choose to walk...a road full of struggle, heartache, limitations, disappointments, pain, and uncertainty yet he still chose to love fiercely, to press forward courageously, to help others selflessly, and, despite it all, he chose to...

Barbara Lynne Brooks, 81, of Melbourne, Florida, died at 10 AM Monday, February 22, 2021, in her daughter's home with family by her side. Born September 11, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of George Kenneth and Madge Meredith Gardiner. On June 16, 1962, she married the love of her life, Michael L. Brooks in Burlington, Iowa. He was her life-long sweetheart and partner. She was a 1957 graduate of Burlington High School and went on to study and earn her B.S. in teaching and instructional technology at Western Illinois University in 1961. She had a widely varied career, working as a teacher, a computer programmer, a professional book editor and publisher, and eventually an...

February 15, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph (Candy Joe) left this earth to with her husband of 74 years. He preceded her in death in 2019 at the age of 97. Josie as she was known to everyone in the family, had worked alongside Joe in their family-owned candy store, Park Edge Sweet Shoppe in South Buffalo, New York. They retired in 1984, and moved to Palm Bay, Florida. Josie was 96 when she joined her husband in Heaven. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Arthur) Selig and Ellen Jo (Klaus) Pergeorelis, six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. A joint memorial service will be held in Buffalo at a later date. Condolences at afcfcare.com.

Marshall Blayne Doyle was born May 10, 1951 in Grinnell, IA to William and Marjorie (Mitchell) Doyle. Blayne died December 19, 2020 at his home in Malabar, FL holding hands with his children. The Doyle's spent time living in Grinnell and Iowa City, IA, Papillion, NE and Mendham, NJ. Most of Blayne's formative years were spent in Papillion. After graduating high school in 1969 in New Jersey, Blayne returned to Papillion to become a grown up. This is where he started his career and his family. Blayne worked with many men and women of law enforcement at the following locations: Douglas County (NE) Sheriffs Office, Sarpy County (NE) Sheriffs Office (Where he was part of a motorcycle escort...

Scott Brian Webb, age 41, of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born in Vineland, New Jersey on September 30, 1979. To Raymond H Webb Jr and Sandra Ballurio-Webb. A loving father, son and brother Scott left behind many aunts, uncles, his niece Gracie Webb and nephews Steven and Gaven Yeagle and friends who loved him. His family includes, mother, Sandra Ann Webb; daughter, Sicily Marie Webb; sister, Karen Marie (Kevin) Yeagle, brother, Raymond Webb, III. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Howard Webb, Jr. He loved to travel and kayak. He enjoyed being on the open road driving trucks and was a big fan of Philadelphia Eagles...

Phyllis Ruth Schutz, 95, of Melbourne, FL went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2020. Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Phyllis was born on October 3, 1925 to the late Elza and Nora (Petty) Wade in Akron, OH. She lived most of her life in Akron/Cuyahoga Falls and later moved to Melbourne, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Harvey and her son Scott. Phyllis is survived by her sons, Daniel (Sharon) and Steven. Grandchildren, Jimelle (Michael) Roman, Michael Schutz, Debra (Michael) Yonders, Jennifer (Randy) Arnett and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service followed by burial will be...

Lorraine "Lori" (Sullivan) Errigo, 66 years, passed away November 19, 2019, during the loving vigilance of her husband Michael, at the Health First William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay, Florida. She was born on September 16, 1953 in Manchester, New Hampshire and was the 9th child of 10 and 7th daughter of the late John J and Lorraine (Mooney) Sullivan. Lori graduated from Memorial High School in Manchester, New Hampshire where she was recognized among the best dressed, the class clowns, and the witty. Her caring nature made her a beloved at-home nanny to several children, as well as an adored caregiver at Century Oaks Assisted Living facility. Lori and her husband, Michael, built a home...

Evelyn L. Pruchnowski, age 68, of Palm Bay, Florida passed on Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1951 in Buffalo, New York. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Owen and Lori Pruchnowski, granddaughters Lindsay Rizzo and Amanda Monson, grandson Benjamin Pruchnowski, great grandsons Michael Rizzo and Alexander McKelvey, brother Alfred C. Myers III, and sisters Elizabeth Dillon and Johanna Myers-Metauro. She will be laid to rest in family cemetery. Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Palm Bay, (321)724-2224. Condolences at afcfcare.com

Joseph M. Panus, a longtime resident of Victor, N.Y., passed away at his home in Melbourne Beach, Fla., on August 21, 2019, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 81. Joe was born and raised in Olean, N.Y., where he graduated from high school in 1955. He went on to graduate from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1962, where he met the love of his life, Joan Gleason, whom he married later that year in Lima, N.Y. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he earned the rank of First Lieutenant before leaving the service in 1966. He went on to spend the majority of his career in sales in the greater Rochester area. An entrepreneur at heart, he eventually opened his own store,...