TODAY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012 5B OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES ACOSTA Antonio, 94, of New Port Richey FL, died Thursday, October 4, 2012. Arrangements by Fountainhead Funeral Home, Palm Bay. CARANDANTE Sauveur, 92, of Palm Bay, died Friday, October 5, 2012. Arrangements by Fountainhead Funeral Home, Palm Bay. DELANY Laurie, 91, of Viera, died Friday, October 5, 2012.
Arrangements by Florida Memorial Funeral Home, Rockledge. FABIAN Nicholas 97, of Rockledge, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Arrangements by Atlantic Mortuary and Cremation Service, Rockledge. GABRIEL Shirlee, 84, of Melbourne, died Friday, October 5, 2012. Arrangements by Florida Memorial Funeral Home, Rockledge.
GEARTZ Carrie 88, of Merritt Island, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Arrangements by Brevard Memorial Funeral Home, Cocoa. GRIFFIN Keith 50, of Palm Bay, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Arrangements by Brevard Memorial Funeral Home, Cocoa. HANKES Arthur 79, of Malabar, died Friday, October 5, 2012.
Arrangements by North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville. HAVEN Morris of Titusville, died Sunday, October 7, 2012. Arrangements by Newcomer Cremation and Funeral Service, Titusville. HILL George 84, of Micco FL, died Monday, October 1, 2012. Arrangements by Fountainhead Funeral Home, Palm Bay.
HURLEY William 92, of Melbourne, died Friday, October 5, 2012. Arrangements by Davis Seawinds Funeral Home, Melbourne. KEENAN Rosina, 71, of Rockledge, died Monday, October 8, 2012. Arrangements by BeckmanWilliamson Funeral Home and Crematory, Viera. MALONE Doris 89, of Merritt Island, died Thursday, October 4, 2012.
Arrangements by Florida Memorial Funeral Home, Rockledge. MARINO Robert Lucas 22, of Titusville, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Arrangements by North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville. NICKLE Edna Osteen, 99, of Vero Beach FL, died Friday, October 5, 2012. Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Palm Bay.
PARZEK Robert J. 75, of Merritt Island, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Arrangements by Island Cremations Service, Merritt Island. PICONE Patricia, 89, of Port St. John, died Friday, October 5, 2012.
Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Titusville. RHOADES Mary Ann, 71, of Cocoa, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Rockledge. RIVARA Florence 75, of Palm Bay, died Friday, October 5, 2012. Arrangements by Fountainhead Funeral Home, Palm Bay.
ROBEDEAU Lawrence M. 43, of Merritt Island, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Arrangements by Island Cremations Service, Merritt Island. SANDUSKY William 85, of Titusville, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Arrangements by Brevard Memorial Funeral Home, Cocoa.
VEST Mary 90, of Satellite Beach, died Sunday, October 7, 2012. Arrangements by Florida Memorial Funeral Home, Rockledge. WENDT William 88, of Whiteland IN, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Arrangements by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Indianapolis IN.
William Birnbaum Titusville William "Bill" Birnbaum went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 5, 2012, at home with his family. Bill was from Bayside, New York, born December 11, 1926. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was a special agent with the F.B.I. for 32 years. Bill met his wife, Lynn, at Stetson University.
They were the first couple to be married in the First Baptist Church of Titusville in 1951. They Avery Rose Oakley Titusville Avery Rose Oakley, 81, of Titusville passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was born January 16, 1931, in Kokomo, IN. Avery came to Brevard County in 1977. She worked at Delco Electronics in Kokomo for 18 years and retired from McDonnell Douglas Aerospace in Titusville.
She was a life-long member of the VFW. She was preceded in Barbara Latimer Suntree Barbara Latimer, 86, formerly of Suntree, died after a long illness on Friday, October 5, 2012, Life Care Center of Ocala, Florida. Barbara and her husband, William "Bill" R. Latimer, Jr. were residents of Suntree from 1979 to 2004.
They were charter members of Suntree United Methodist Church and were active in the Empty Nest group. Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor H. Cramer of Melbourne, and her husband of 61 years, Bill. Barbara always referred to Bill as the "the love of her She is survived by daughters, Nancy Lynch of Ocala and Sally Salberg of Yorktown, VA; son, William Robert Latimer Ill of San Diego, CA; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. There will be a private family memorial service.
Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Viera is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www. Independently Caned Operated Beckman Willianion Funeral Home and Bromalory (321) 635-1973 Viera, FL' celebrated their 61st anniversary on September 19, 2012. Bill was the top banana at Banana Alley Antique Shoppe for 28 years. Bill is survived by his wife, Marilyn "Lynn" Birnbaum; two sons, Larry and Billy; and his grandchildren, David and Emily.
Services will be private. Entombment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville. Memories and messages can be shared at The family would like to thank Vitas Hospice for the loving care and support of Bill and his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist of Titusville, Vitas Hospice, or the US Space Walk of Fame Museum.
Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. death by her parents, Jack and Matilda Worthy; three brothers, Jack, Jimmy and Johnny Worthy; a sister, Donna Creviston; and a daughter, Claudena Barnett. Survivors include her brother, Gene Worthy; two sisters, June Quillen and Deena (Mike) Crawford; three daughters, Sondra (Joe) Schimmoller, Louella Osbourne and Kathy Blankenship; five grandchildren, Christy (Rob) Williams, Courtney Ross, Jeremy Taskey, Jason Mangum and Christy Bellamy; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at North Brevard Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Hospice of St.
Francis. Online condolences may be left at www.north brevardfuneralhome.com. Edna Osteen Nickle Vero Beach, FL Edna Osteen Nickle, 99, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Florida Baptist Retirement Center in Vero Beach. Edna was born in Kissimmee, FL on March 26, 1913 to the late Marion Fisher Osteen and Rosa Leona Prescott Osteen. She was a retired Deputy Registrar with the Palm Beach County Health Department.
Her husband, Edgar Nickle, and daughter, Christine Marie McNicholas Owens, preceded her in death. Her family includes her brother and sister-in-law, Wesley M. and Mickey Osteen, Steinhatchee, FL; daughters, Beverly Tyson, Vero Beach, FL. and Bennie Lou Fabricius, Loveland, CO; a son, Ralph McNicholas, Tallahassee, FL; nine six great grandchildren; sistersin-law, Virginia Stalvey, Oxford, FL and Jean Osteen, Jacksonville, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 950 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce. Memorial contributions can be made to the Florida Baptist Retirement Center, 1006 33rd Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Palm Bay, 724-2224. Please sign guestbook and share memories at www.afcfcare.com.
Robby Marino, 22, was taken from us too soon on Saturday, October 6, 2012. He was a 2008 honors graduate of Titusville High School. He was an avid baseball player for most of his life. Robby was outgoing and enjoyed diving, fishing and was an excellent golfer. His big blue eyes and charismatic smile would melt your heart.
A thoughtful, generous friend with a big heart, he was always helping Robert Lucas Marino Titusville others. Robby worked side by side with his best friend, coach and Dad. He is at peace now with his Mother. Survivors include his father, Robert "Rob" Marino; grandmother, Violet Marino; sister, Roxanne Marino-Larabie; niece, Chloe Larabie; nephew, Lucas Larabie; and aunts, Trina Marino, Susan Wells and Eileen Sills. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Marino; and grandmother, Irene Duncan.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville, beginning at 1:00 pm followed by the memorial service at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to the Roxanne Larabie for Robby Marino's Memorial Fund at any local TD Bank. Online condolences may be left at www.north brevardfuneralhome.com. Morris E. "Mo" Haven pilot, he loved anything to Titusville do with flight and space.
He played a little golf, but told everyone his family was his hobby. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Johanna daughters, Maureen "Pixie" Conn, Manhattan, KS, and Patricia "Myssi" (Ken) Veronee, Jupiter, FL; grandchildren, Erik, Travis, Kenna, Thomas, great-granddaughter, Clover; and beloved dog, Skeeter. The family will receive Mo passed away on visitors on Thursday, October 7, 2012, after a October 11 4 PM long battle with Parkin- at LaCita Country Club, son's Disease. He was 777 Country Club Drive, born on March 10, 1926, Titusville, FL. in Quinnisec, MI.
Contributions in Mo's After a 30 year career memory may be made to in the Air Force, he went Hospice of St. Francis, on to work in research 1250-B Grumman Place, and development, ending Titusville, FL 32780. his working career as a To leave a special payload specialist for the message of condolence Space Shuttle. Growing for the family, please up in Green Bay, WI, he visit www.newcomer was a life-long Green Bay cremation.com. Packer fan.
As a private Gloria Sieber Titusville Gloria Sieber, 87, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was born June 14, 1925, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Glorious Gloria took pride and joy in her volunteer service for the Parrish Auxiliary driving the shuttle and raining sunshine on all she came in contact with. She was also very active in the Titusville Does and Eagles and served as president for each. She was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star of New York.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sieber. Survivors include her two sons, William Sieber of Titusville and Aryn of California; three daughters, Donna Lowry of Texas, Cathy Sieber of Washington, DC, and Betty Greene of Titusville; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4:30 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2012, at North Brevard Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
on Friday, October 12, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum or www.alz.org. Arthur R.
Hankes Malabar, FL Arthur R. Hankes, 79, passed away October 5, 2012. He was born January 19, 1933, in Thomaston, GA. Arthur served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Harris Corp.
Survivors include four children, Zoe Reed, Ronald Hankes, Cindy Hankes and John Hankes; former wife, Marie Hankes; brother, Jack Hankes; eight grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Shirlee Gabriel Melbourne Shirlee Gabriel (Nokes), age 84, died October 5, 2012. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ, lived much of her life in Point Pleasant, NJ before moving to Melbourne.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil, and a brother, Robert Nokes. She was a member of the Nature Conservancy, Lakewood Village Chorus. She was an avid animal lover and 1 environmentalist. She was a volunteer for many years at the Florida Wildlife Hospital. She is survived by a sister, Nancy Enis (husband, Allan) of CA; a son, Lawrence (wife, Cathy) of WA; and a daughter, Leah Weidemoyer (husband, Scott) of PA.
A memorial service will be held October 9, at 3 pm, at Southland Suites, 2680 Croton Road, Melbourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203. Christopher Johnson Titusville Christopher "Chris" Johnson, 30, of Titusville, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. He was born July 28, 1982, in Kingston, New York.
Chris graduated from Astronaut High School where he was a wrestler and football player. He received an Associate Degree in Aerospace Technology from Brevard Community College and was a Certified Medical Assistant. A loving son, he will be deeply missed. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Cheryl Johnson; uncle, Tod Casadine; aunt, Cheryl Minson; and aunt, Gay Nell Lundy (Rocky). Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville beginning at 6:00 pm until the funeral service at 7:00 pm.
Online condolences may be left at www.northbrevardfuneralhome.com. Louvenia Martin Palm Bay The spirit of Louvenia Martin sped peacefully from this world on to the Grand Reward that awaits all of the righteous on October 4, 2012. She is survived by her children, Kimberly and her husband, Kenneth DeSimone, of Palm Bay, FL, Timothy Miller of Enon, OH; siblings, brother, James Brewer, Noah Brewer and wife, and husband, David Linda, Jerry sisters, Brewer; Nancy McCarthy, Kezzie and husband, Thomas Martindale; and numerous nieces, nephews and family members. At the gates of eternity she is warmly welcomed by the love of her life, Benjamin Martin; parents, Noah and Zada Brewer; sister, Joan Whitt; brother, Archie Brewer; and baby sister, Sarah Ethel. A true lady of faith with a heart full of love, and an example to the fortunate who know and grieve for her, the world diminishes with her loss.
Lou was very active in the local bowling community and Angel Tree Ministries. A memorial service will held at Brunswick Harbour Lanes in the meeting room on Wednesday, October 10th, 12 pm. A celebration of Lou's life will follow with free bowling and friendship. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Harbour Lanes, memo to read: Varsity Bowling; or to the American Cancer Society. FLORIDATODAY.com DI JOIN CHAT SHARE VIDEO NEWS Our community.
Powered by you. Patricia Picone Port St. John Patricia Picone, 89, of Port St. John, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2012 in Rockledge. She was a passionate NASCAR fan (Jimmy Johnson), avid poker club member, and thoroughly enjoyed life with her family and friends.
Patricia is survived by her daughters, JoEllen (James) D'Alessandro and Jamie Picone; son, Joseph (Peggy) Picone; grandchildren, James, Susan, Michael, and Kimberly. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Anthony Picone. A private memorial service is planned. Arrangements entrusted to Amman Family Cremation, and Funeral Care, Titusville, Florida. (321) 264-6131.
Please share memories and sign guestbook at www.afcfcare.com. Arthur V. James Merritt Island Arthur V. James, 68, of Merritt Island, died suddenly October 4, 2012. He was born August 12, 1944, in Cedar Falls, lowa and moved to Florida in 1988.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, of Merritt Island; sons, Ray and Mark (wife, Melissa); grandchildren, Abigail and Kyle; brothers, Richard (wife, Dee) and Paul (wife, Karen); nieces, nephews, and many close friends too numerous to mention. He will truly be missed by many. Services will be held Thursday, October 11th, 4:00 pm, at Faith Lutheran Church. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the "Family of Arthur James" to be donated at a later date..
