Obituaries

  • Robert P. Mushung March 01, 1928 ~ December 31, 2024

    Robert Peter Mushung, 96, of Vero Beach, Florida, died on December 31, 2024, at VNA Hospice in Vero Beach. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1928. He lived in Monroe, Michigan, moving to Vero Beach in 1979. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Survivors include a brother, Charles […]

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  • Lori Lee Estrella June 28, 1968 ~ January 08, 2025

    Lori Lee Estrella, age 56, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 28, 1968 in Newport, Rhode Island. Lori earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and her master’s degree from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. She worked for the Naval Sea […]

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  • Harvey Edward Taylor, Jr. May 31, 1951 ~ January 15, 2025

    Harvey Edward Taylor, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach after a brief but intense illness. Ed was born on May 31, 1951, in Boaz, Alabama, to Harvey and Juanita Taylor, the first of three children. Ed moved to his cherished “little town” of Vero […]

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  • Stephen K. Watts July 06, 1952 ~ December 27, 2024

    Stephen Kelly Watts (72) passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at his home in Fort Pierce, Florida. Steve was born in Bakersfield, California on July 6, 1952, to John Raymond Watts and Lorraine Louise (Banks) Watts. He graduated from South High School in 1970 where he played football and was a state wrestler. He […]

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  • Mart Tellon Etheridge Jr January 11, 1944 ~ January 09, 2025

    Mart Tellon Etheridge Jr., age 80, passed away on January 9th, 2025 at the VNA Hospice House. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky and moved from Islamorada to Vero Beach, Florida. Mart served proudly in the United States Air Force. After the military, he was self employed in the sales field for the majority of […]

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  • Benjamin H. Frye Jr. January 12, 1949 ~ January 12, 2025

    Benjamin H. Frye Jr. (Ben), Age 76, passed away on January 12th, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida. Ben was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Benjamin H. Frye Sr. and Dolores Diehl. Ben served in the United States Marines from 1966-1970 where his last rank was Sergeant.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After […]

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  • Hendrik Bruno Isings November 29, 1931 ~ January 09, 2025

    Hendrik Bruno Isings, 93, was born in Amsterdam, Holland, to Bruno Hendrik and Janna Isings on November 29, 1931. He went peacefully into the arms of God on Thursday, January 9, in Vero Beach, Florida. After WWII, Hendrik (Henk) grew up in Curacao, NA, where his family was reunited with their father who had escaped […]

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  • Connie Lee Pederson October 14, 1933 ~ December 15, 2024

    Connie Lee Pederson, age 91, passed away December 15, 2024 at Life Care Center of Palm Bay. She was born October 14, 1933 in Elwood, Indiana to the late Samuel and Madge Litsey. She moved to Barrington, Illinois in 1951 and later moved to Vero Beach, Florida. She enjoyed her many years of work with […]

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  • Joseph Anthony Torres July 23, 1985 ~ December 30, 2024

    Joseph Anthony Torres, 39 years of age, passed away on December 30th, 2024 in Vero Beach, Florida. A Celebration of Life will be held at Riverside Cafe on Sunday, January 5th, 2024. Family and friends are requested to meet under the pavilion in front of the restaurant promptly at 4:00 PM. Arrangements are by Thomas […]

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  • John Thomas Romano Jr. August 07, 1964 ~ December 29, 2024

    It is with an abundance of sadness that we announce the passing of John Thomas Romano, Jr at the VNA Hospice House on December 29, 2024, at the age of 60, he was surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and longtime friend. John was born in Beaver Falls, PA August 7, 1964, to John and […]

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