All Obituaries

Mary Anne Jakubowski, age 79, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on July 18, 2018 near her home in Viera, FL. She was born Mary Anne Leggett to Florance and Veronica Leggett in Dunkirk, NY on January 12, 1939. Mary Anne attended Dunkirk High School and Brockport State Teachers College. She then also graduated with honors from State University of New York at Fredonia with a Degree in Education. She received her teacher certification to teach K-8, and went on to receive her...

The magnolia tree outside my window finally blossomed yesterday. It seemed for the longest time to be dying, but its beautiful, fragrant flower gave me hope. And as Hope shared with me this morning, ‘a beautiful, fragrant flower was chosen yesterday, July 16, 2018, to return to God’s heavenly garden.’ Yesterday afternoon, Mom passed over to glory, joining her brother, Albert, and sister, Sylvia, and her beloved sons, Howard, Chuckie, and Chris, and where she will wait...

Joanne Williams Strucher passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Born on May 3, 1929, in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, to Harriet Thelma Woodring and Paul Burton Williams. Joanne graduated from Baldwin High School, Baldwin, Long Island, New York, in 1946. Joanne then went on to graduate from Katharine Gibbs School, New York City in 1947. She worked for the Curtis Publishing Company in Philadelphia from 1947 until 1949. In 1953 Joanne graduated...

Jean A McLain, a devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Viera, Florida passed away at home on July 15th, 2018 at 85 years of age. She has gone to join Lowell “Mac” McLain, her beloved husband of 63 years. Jean was a joyful, energetic presence in the lives of everyone who knew her, from her husband, her 4 children, 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren to her many friends and co-workers. Jean wore many hats over the years. In addition to being the loyal...

Thomas Benjamin “Ben” Murphy, 56, died peacefully at home on July 13th, 2018. He was born on April 26th, 1962 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He joined the Air Force, right out of high school. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from Golden Gate University, in 1994. He received numerous awards and certificates, while in the military, including The Air Force Achievement Medal and The Meritorious Service Medal, Senior NCO of the Quarter. He participated in many programs and training...

Sheila A. Thomas (Fitzpatrick), wife of Wilfred C. Thomas of Rockledge, Fl. passed away in the hospital on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late William and Simone (Trottier) Fitzpatrick. Besides her husband, she is survived by her sister Kathleen and her husband Joseph Banas, daughter Kathleen Mary Essington and her Husband Kevin, sons Thomas Bridgehouse and his wife Melissa, Michael Bridgehouse and his wife Stephanie, step children William Thomas and his...

Nancy Marie Meehan of Melbourne, FL died peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2018.  She was comforted at the time of her passing by the presence of several of her children. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a lifelong Catholic. A native of Meadville, PA and graduate of Allegheny College, Nancy married the love of her life David H Meehan on September 5, 1953.  She gave up her career with Westinghouse and focused on raising the family with the arrival of her first child...

John Gregory Stremmel, 58, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 6, 2018. John was a devoted husband to his wife Anita, dedicated father to Hannah and Devin, and loving brother to Rich Stremmel, Susan (Francis) Donahue, and Julie (Bob) Barkley. John and Anita were married on July 22, 1995 and they shared a wonderful 23 years of marriage together. John was extremely proud of both his children who learned to be responsible, successful adults by his example.   John...

Colonel George (Dick) Hamer, US Army, Retired, passed away on July 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Bonnie, who died in 2015, and his son, Steve, who died earlier this year. He is survived by his daughter Linda Henderson of Clifton, VA,, his brother Roy (Ruth) Hamer of Fargo, ND, his daughter-in-law Melissa Mackey of Peoria, AZ, and his 3 grandchildren,  Andy (Melinda) Henderson of Greenville, SC, Robben (Champ) Thornton of Newark, DE, and Chris...