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When it comes to saying goodbye to a loved one, it's essential to have a funeral home that understands the importance of compassion, dignity, and personalized care. Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach has been serving the community for years, providing exceptional service and support during difficult times. Located at 101 North Brevard Avenue, Rockledge, FL, 32955, this funeral home is dedicated to helping families create meaningful and memorable farewell ceremonies.

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Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home has built a reputation on trust, respect, and empathy. Their team of experienced professionals is committed to providing personalized attention to every family they serve, ensuring that each funeral or memorial service is tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of the deceased and their loved ones. With a deep understanding of the grieving process, they offer guidance and support every step of the way, helping families navigate the complex and emotional journey of saying goodbye.

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Tu Van Tran - October 01, 1947 - April 17, 2024

Departed: 04/17/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Tu Van Tran, born on October 1, 1947, in Vietnam, departed this world on April 17, 2024, at the age of 76. He migrated to the United States in 1996, where he built a life dedicated to the well-being and happiness of his beloved family.

A devoted husband, loving father of two, and cherished grandfather of three, Tu Van Tran's life was a testament to selfless love and unwavering commitment. He embodied the essence of sacrifice, always placing the needs of his family above his own, and his legacy of love and devotion will forever resonate in the hearts of those he touched.

His life was a tapestry of compassion, hard work, and profound love. His wisdom, guidance, and gentle spirit enriched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His absence leaves a void that can never be filled, but his memory will continue to inspire and guide those who were fortunate to be touched by his presence.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Tu Van Tran will be held on April 28, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory (101 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931) . In honor of his life, all donations will be directed to Vietnam to aid in the construction of additional rooms and improvements for a senior living home , a testament to his enduring love for his homeland.

May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his memory continue to illuminate our lives. His impact will live on through the countless lives he enriched.

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Michael Patrick LaRocque - August 30, 1971 - April 16, 2024

Departed: 04/16/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Michael (Mike) Patrick LaRocque, 52, of Merritt Island --a devoted father, loving son, brother, cherished friend to many, business owner and avid boater and fisherman -- passed away on April 16th, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his 5 children, Sophia LaRocque, Emily LaRocque, Olivia LaRocque, Kage Walker and Paetynn Bancroft; by the mother of his children, Stacey LaRocque; by his sister and her husband, Regina LaRocque and Jason Harris; by his nephews, Ben Harris and Noah Harris; and by his parents, James LaRocque and Penelope LaRocque. His grandparents were William Osten (W.O.) and Viola (Honey) Pepple of Cocoa, Florida and Leonard and Charlotte LaRocque of Tupper Lake, New York.

A memorial service and gathering in Mike's memory will be held on Sunday April 28, 2024 from 2:00PM- 4:00PM at Beckman Williamson Funeral Home 5400 Village Dr Viera, FL 32955. All are welcome.

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Elizabeth A. Jarem - December 10, 1949 - April 08, 2024

Departed: 04/08/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Our beloved mother Elizabeth Jarem passed away peacefully in Rockledge, FL on April 8, 2024 at the age of 74. She will be joyfully remembered by her husband John Jarem after 53 years of happy marriage, her two daughters Amy Fahimi and Chrissy Thrasher, her son-in laws Farbod Fahimi and Chad Thrasher and her grandchildren Eric Patty, Abbey Jarem, and Shanna Thrasher. Elizabeth joins her son Sean Michael Jarem and her parents Patrick and Mary Ann O'Connell.

She was born and raised in County Clare, Ireland on a farm with her large, loving family. She immigrated to Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Roxborough HS in 1968. Afterward, she worked at the stock brokerage company Butcher and Singer as an internal auditor. Elizabeth was a loving mother, wife and homemaker in Huntsville, AL and later Cocoa Beach, FL. She was a devoted volunteer to Girl Scouts of America, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), and American Heart Association. She also had an active role in raising her beautiful grandchildren.

She was adventurous and traveled worldwide, especially while living in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia in the 1970's. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, wisdom, integrity and her love for family and friends. She wished for a more peaceful World which was especially on her mind recently. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

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June Charline Cunningham - September 02, 1934 - March 31, 2024

Departed: 03/31/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: June Cunningham was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. June left this world on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the age of nearly 90 years old.

June was born in Depew, New York on September 2, 1934. She spent her early career years pursuing her love of photography. June met her husband, Edward “Ed” Cunningham in upstate New York. Together they lived and worked in many New York towns including Cheektowaga, Angola, Batavia, and Olean during their 40 years of marriage. In addition to raising their two daughters, June had active involvement in various aspects of her community, from Girl Scouts and 4H leader to volunteering at her daughters’ schools and the Catholic church. She was a talented and respected Benefits Specialist for both Graham Manufacturing and Dresser Rand in upstate New York.

After retirement in 1992, June and Ed moved south to Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. While living in Tennessee, June was active in the Republican Club, the Computer Club, St. Francis Catholic Church, the Fairfield Glade Community Church, the Four Seasons Townhouse Organization, and the Crossville Playhouse. After Ed’s passing in 1996, June met her second husband, Claude Miles. They enjoyed life together for 15 years, including travel to visit their many daughters around the country. After Claude’s passing in 2018, June moved to Buena Vida Estates in Melbourne, Florida to be closer to her family. Friends and family fondly remember June for her extreme generosity, great sense of humor, and bright smile.

Beloved survivors are her daughters Kathleen Thompson, wife of Robert Thompson of Cocoa Beach, Florida, Susan Weir, wife of Peter Weir of Cocoa Village, Florida, and grandchildren Benjamin Weir of Bozeman, Montana and Kaelan Weir of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Dianne Mildenberger and Pat Sojka, as well as nieces and nephews. Survivors also include stepdaughters Claudia Miles, Roberta Szalach, Angela (John) Sarcone, and Melissa (Leonard) Bex.

June is predeceased by her mother Julia Sojka, stepfather Joseph Sojka, father Walter Mildenberger, and brothers William Mildenberger and Joseph Sojka.

A Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be held at Buena Vida Estates in Melbourne, Florida on April 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Fairfield Glade Community Church in Tennessee on April 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm, followed by an interment with her husband, Ed, at the St. Francis Catholic Church Columbarium in Fairfield Glade. A celebration mass is also planned this summer at Mt Irenaeus / St. Bonaventure University, in Olean, New York.

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Adam Patrick Shaffer - August 01, 1984 - March 29, 2024

Departed: 03/29/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Adam Patrick Shaffer on March 29, 2024, in Cape Canaveral Hospital. Adam was born on August 1,1984 in Clinton, Maryland. He is survived by his loving mother Susie Shaffer, brother Chris Shaffer, sister Mandy Schenk and her husband Matthew Schenk and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. His aunt Dana Crouch, aunt Peggy Freeman and great friend Spike Buie. He also leaves behind his beloved beagador, Denver. Adam was preceded in death by his father Les Shaffer, brother Christian Shaffer, grandfather George Freeman, grandmother Mary Freeman, uncle Mike Freeman, and uncle George Freeman.

Adam was born in Clinton, Maryland in 1984. He grew up in Cocoa Beach, Florida and graduated from Cocoa Beach High. He then graduated with a bachelor in Business/Marketing from University of North Florida, Jacksonville. He was also a business owner of online sales. He also loved doing charitable work for the American Heart Association and his local community. Adam was a dear loving person that loved life and being with family and friends. He loved being with his dog, loved his Detroit Lions and Tigers, politics, traveling, camping, kayaking and living life to the fullest.

Adam will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Gone too soon, but never forgotten. May your beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.

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Sally Wilkinson - August 03, 1941 - March 29, 2024

Departed: 03/29/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Sally Wilkinson, 82, of Cocoa Beach, Fl passed away on March 29, 2024.

She was born in Batavia, NY on August 3, 1941 to the late Charles and Betty Ortner. Sally graduated from Mercy Nursing Hospital in Buffalo, NY and earned her Nurse Practitioner license from Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. She worked for 5 years in Brevard Country, Florida operating a mobile health unit followed by 20 years as the County’s Nurse Practitioner. She also volunteered for years with the Brevard Zoo.

Sally loved her family, was an avid reader and loved travel adventures. She also loved living on the beach.

She is predeceased by her sisters, Susan Bradley and Mary Morley.

Sally is survived by her daughter, Kiersten (John) Murnane, her grandchildren Madeline and Jack Murnane, brother, Charlie Ortner and sister Liz (Roger) Popp.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 11am at Our Saviours Church in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

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Loretta Eleanor Schnitzius - October 28, 1937 - March 12, 2024

Departed: 03/12/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Loretta Eleanor Schnitzius passed away on March 12, 2024, in Cocoa Beach, FL, just a month after her husband John of 62 years.

Loretta was born on October 28, 1937, the daughter of Felix Michael Thompson and Helen (Gąsior), and grew up in Camden, New Jersey. She met her life partner John at the Dancette Ballroom in Oaklyn, NJ, and they were married February 24, 1962.

Loretta was an award-winning artist specializing in watercolor painting. She received recognition as the poster artist for the Space Coast Art Festival and received awards in numerous shows and exhibitions in and around Brevard County, New Jersey, and the Rehoboth, Lewes, and Cape Henlopen, Delaware area. She was active in the Florida Watercolor Society, the Brevard Arts Council, and numerous other artist groups and galleries. Her skills live on in the students she taught in classes down the years and inherently through her children and grandchildren.

She was an active boater and sailor for many years, and was active with the Grumpy Ole Sailors and the East Coast Sailing Association with her husband, John. As a pair, they took numerous camping trips all around Florida, the United States, and internationally. Despite her desire to always run off and have the next adventure, she was the steadying influence in her household for her whole life. For many years she attended mass and was active in the church and organizations at Our Savior Catholic Church in Cocoa Beach, and was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

She is survived by her three children, Kevin Schnitzius and his wife Kim, Danielle Schnitzius Norwood and her husband Charlie, and Mark Schnitzius and his wife Marjorie; her five grandchildren, Abi Schnitzius, Livia Schnitzius, Bryce Schnitzius, Chaeli Norwood Harden (Kevin), and Chase Norwood, and by her great grandson, Kix Harden. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Schnitzius, her parents, Felix and Helen, and by her brother, Tom Thompson.

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John Everett Stickle - April 12, 1942 - March 07, 2024

Departed: 03/07/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: John Everett Stickle, 81, of Merritt Island, Florida passed away peacefully in the wee hours of March 7th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 61-plus years, Mary Lee, and their three children, Lisa Marie (Marc Thornton), John Thomas (John Coppola), Joseph Vincent, granddaughter, Margrett, his younger brother Frank (Sharon), nieces, nephews, his 3-yr old puppy, Molly, and his 2 grand-furbabies, DixieLee and DaisyMae. John was predeceased by his older brother, Robert and sister, Carolyn.

John was born in Binghamton, New York on April 12th, 1942, enlisting in the United States Navy in 1960. He met his future bride, Mary Lee, while stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, 1962. They married October 4th, 1962, at Church of Our Saviour, Cocoa Beach and their traveling adventures began as a Naval couple, welcoming their three children over the next six years.

A member of the Naval Security Group, (NAVSECGRU), John’s remarkable Naval career would take him and his family to destinations that most are only lucky to vacation to.

After a 21-year career with the USN, he retired from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 1980 as a Chief Petty Officer and returned with his family to the “scene of the crime,” Merritt Island, Florida. During his tenure in Hawaii, he was the coach of his daughter’s softball team for two years, as well as a coach to the boy’s baseball team.

Upon returning to Brevard County, John went to work on the Space Shuttle Program with Grumman Technical Services, and then, later to Northrop Grumman, where he worked for 16 years in Industrial Security as an Investigator. While vacationing in Maui, Hawaii in September 2002, John made the decision to retire early from his second career.

As a retiree, John volunteered at Cape Canaveral Hospital, Savannah’s Golf Course, Health First Healthplex, and at the Patrick Air Force Pharmacy. Letting no grass grow under his feet, he and Mary Lee lived an active retirement in Merritt Island, traveling much over the next 25 years, thanks to the benefits provided by their son, John Thomas, an employee of United Air Lines. John and Mary Lee enjoyed cruising, making four Transatlantic cruises, among so many other cruises with family and friends. San Francisco was a favorite destination to visit with their longtime friends of nearly 60 years.

An active parishioner at Church of Our Saviour, he served as Eucharistic Minister for many years. John’s Catholic faith was very important to him, and he lived it out daily. John was an avid golfer, master griller, and absolute HERO to his three children, with whom he instilled a strong sense of compassion, family, integrity, morals, values, and principles. He was a 10K runner and co-ed softball player during his Northrop Grumman days and worked out in the gym regularly throughout his retirement.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2017, John fought with strength and courage up until the moment he was called home for his “tee time” with Fr. Eamon Tobin, his longtime friend and golfing partner, who preceded him in death, 2021. As a “charter” member of the first Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) Program in Brevard when it began on Merritt Island in 2018, John was a determining and committed model for other boxers battling Parkinsons. John continued to be an active member at RSB until Covid changed things for everyone.

John lived an extraordinary life, always a pillar of strength over adversity, a nearly 62-yr devotion to his wife, friends and family across the globe, and champion to all three of his children, love for all his furbabies, and all brought home by his kids. Known by many names over his lifetime: Chief, Coach, Mr. Stickle, Inspector12, Duke, Pops, Papa, and Dad, he will be forever missed, loved, and remembered as an enduring source of inspiration for all who knew and loved him.

John's memorial mass will be held Monday, March 18th, 2024, at 10:30 am in the Church of Our Saviour, 5301 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach. The burial will be at 12:30 pm at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US Highway 1 in Mims.

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Penelope "Penny" Butler - January 23, 1952 - March 06, 2024

Departed: 03/06/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Penelope “Penny” Shipman Butler, age 72, of Cocoa Beach, FL, passed away on March 6, 2024, at Cape Canaveral Hospital after a brief illness. She was born January 23, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Col. James and Sara (McHugh) Warndorf.

As the daughter of a military family frequently restationed, Penny attended four different high schools. She ultimately graduated from St. Bernadine’s in San Bernardino, CA. She was promised at her graduation that she could attend college anywhere she wanted after having experienced such a busy high school career. Penny chose to attend Chaminade University in Honolulu, HI. It was there that she fell in love with all things connected to the beach. She ultimately landed in Cocoa Beach, FL where she lived for 38 years.

During her initial years in Cocoa Beach, Penny worked as a a Premier Cruise Lines reservation agent. While she was at PCL, she created lifelong friendships with her co-workers and developed a love of travel. She and her “Premier” girls have continued to gather for lunches over the past 30 years. Penny then joined her dear friends in working for Agape Travel, where she loved to assist in planning her friends and family’s dream vacations.

Penny met and married the love of her life, John P. Butler, on July 12, 1991. In their 32 years together, John and Penny focused on making memories with their blended family and took pure delight in visiting their grandchildren. Their marriage was built on faith, friendships, and family. Penny would often tell anyone who would listen that her “grandbabies are perfect!” In addition to visiting family, Penny loved to plan amazing “trips of a lifetime” all over the world where she and John were able to create many forever memories.

Another important aspect of Penny’s life was her overwhelming passion for volunteering. She spent many years volunteering for Our Saviour’s Catholic Church & School where all six children attended. One of her favorite projects was running the beer booth at the annual OSS Fair where she was proudly dubbed “The Beer Booth Lady”. Finally, when Penny landed herself in retirement, she found a new passion. She joined the Cape Canaveral Hospital Auxiliary as a volunteer. At CCH she also developed lifelong friendships while brightening patients' days with her cheerfulness and her beloved therapy dog, Pinot. She ultimately held the role as President of the Auxiliary and dedicated more than 11,000 hours to this organization.

Penny is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, John; her children, James Shipman III and his wife, Christiane, of Austin, TX; Sara Kendrick and her husband, Brian, and Kathryn Shipman, all from Charlotte, NC; John Butler, III, and his wife, Sharon of Park City, UT; Michael Butler and his wife, Becki of Cocoa Beach; and Keli Wildermuth and her husband, Jack from Chicago. In addition, she was loved by her twelve “perfect” grandbabies. She leaves behind her brother, Tom Warndorf, and his wife, Katy, of Winter Haven; and her sister, Sara “Lynn” Klockars and her husband, Karl, of Chicago. Penny will also be greatly missed by their latest addition, their rescue Shiba Inu, Buta.

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Edward F. Pisani - October 21, 1945 - March 02, 2024

Departed: 03/02/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Edward F. Pisani, long-time resident of Cocoa Beach, passed away March 2, 2024.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30AM, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Church of Our Saviour. Following Mass, interment will take place in the church memorial garden with military honors.

Please consider a memorial contribution in his memory to St Jude's Children Hospital.

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John Philip Schnitzius - February 14, 1937 - February 10, 2024

Departed: 02/10/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: John Philip Schnitzius passed away on February 10th, 2024 in Cocoa Beach, FL, just shy of his 87th birthday.

John was born on 02/14/1937, the son of John Alphonse Schnitzius and Frances Rose (Szymanski), and grew up in Mount Ephraim, New Jersey. He acquired his associate degree from Temple University and his BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. He met his life partner Loretta at the Dancette Ballroom in Oakland, NJ, and they were married on 02/24/1962. John worked as an electrical engineer for many years, for NCR, Harris Corporation, and NASA among others, living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida before retiring in Cocoa Beach.

John was an active boater and sailor for many years, and was a member of the Grumpy Ole Sailors and the East Coast Sailing Association. Whenever he wasn't on a camping trip with Loretta, he was planning his next trip. He loved adventure, fishing, hiking, camping and traveling. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and always had many friends, old and new. John has been described as wise and kind and humble, always willing to give advice or help with a lending hand.

John was a eucharistic minister and longtime member of the Church of Our Savior in Cocoa Beach.

He is survived by his wife, Loretta of nearly 62 years, his three children, Kevin Schnitzius and his wife, Kim, Danielle Schnitzius Norwood and her husband, Charlie, and Mark Schnitzius and his wife, Marjorie; his five grandchildren, Abi Schnitzius, Livia Schnitzius, Bryce Schnitzius, Chaeli Norwood Harden (Kevin), and Chase Norwood, and by his great grandson, Kix Harden. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances, and by his sister, Clare, and brother-in-law, Bill Leap.

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Anne Louise Kruger - August 08, 1931 - February 10, 2024

Departed: 02/10/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Anne Louise Kruger (née Anne Louise Longsworth) passed away Saturday February 10, 2024.

She was born in New York City, NY on August 8, 1931 to Helen Frances (Cady) Longsworth and Louis G. Longsworth. As a granddaughter of Hamilton Perkins Cady, a celebrated chemist and Professor Emeritus at Kansas University, she graduated from Kansas University with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. She then won a Fulbright scholarship to study chemistry in Leon, France. After returning from France, Anne married Leo Henry Kruger, whom she met at Kansas University where he had completed a PhD, also in chemistry. The couple lived a few years in Berlin, NH (where their daughters Lynn and Nancy were born), about 30 years in Kendall Park, NJ (where Wayne and Mary were born), and about 25 years in Asbury, NJ before moving to Cocoa Beach, FL to live near their eldest daughter, Lynn. They were happily married for 61 years until Leo’s death in 2016.

About the same time that their youngest child Mary started school, Anne also returned to academia. She attended Rutgers University where she completed a Master of Science in Environmental Science in 1976, a Master of Science in Ecology in 1977, and a PhD in Ecology in 1981. She was subsequently featured in the 1982 Academy Award Nominated documentary “In Our Water”, which told the story of a local landowner whose well water had been contaminated by a nearby landfill. Anne then went on to work as an Environmental Specialist Consultant for various companies and spent many years working with the Passaic River Coalition, a group devoted to the preservation and protection of northern New Jersey’s waterways.

Besides the environment, Anne had a great passion for travel. She travelled occasionally to Europe, as well as Central and South America, but her greatest joy was in road trips across the country to visit national parks. This was another love which was passed down from her grandfather, who had built a cabin in Estes Park, CO near the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Anne and Leo travelled widely across the country with their children, going as far as Alaska, and often spent time at the cabin. One of Anne’s favorite boasts was that she had visited every state except Hawaii, and she leaves behind a veritable library of slides from her travels.

Anne and Leo were also avid church-goers. In 1959 they were founding members of the Community Presbyterian Church of the Sand Hills in Kendall Park, NJ (now Grace Presbyterian Church), and were regular and active attendants until they moved to Cocoa Beach in 2013. Their move to Asbury, NJ in the late 1980’s, which was 45 minutes away from the Kendall Park church, was not a deterrent to their attendance. Anne was also always a generous giver to many charities, especially charities which served to preserve nature and the environment.

Anne is survived by her daughters, Lynn, Nancy and Mary, her two grandchildren, Laurel and Charlie, her brother, Ralph, and her sister, Stella. A service to celebrate her life will take place on March 9, 2024 at 11:00 at the Beckman Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach, with a wake at her home following the ceremony.

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Lawrence Wayne Shivery - May 29, 1947 - February 06, 2024

Departed: 02/06/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Our dear father, Lawrence Wayne Shivery, 76, passed away peacefully February 6, 2024 at the Rockledge Regional Medical Center in Florida. He was born May 29, 1947. He spent his last days surrounded by close friends and family. Larry will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Kimberly, Kristi and Melissa; his siblings Karen, Joyce, Jackie, Kenny and Albert; his grandchildren, Coral, Caleb, Arthur, Olivier, Kailynn, Charles "CJ," Joseph, Liam and Asher. Our father enjoyed fishing, playing trivia pursuit and admiring beautiful women. We are confident he is dancing in heaven with our mother Patricia who left us in 2020. He was a dedicated father who put everyone before himself. He will be sorely missed. The family will hold a memorial service for him this summer in Baltimore, MD, where he was born and raised.

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Anthony Joseph Serpe, Sr. - November 11, 1936 - February 04, 2024

Departed: 02/04/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Anthony Joseph Serpe Sr. passed away on February 4th, 2024 in Cocoa Beach, FL. at the age of 87. Anthony was born in Wilmington Delaware on 11/11/1936 and was the son of Italian immigrants Domenico and Lucille Serpe. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 as a Military Police and rank of Specialist Third Class and was also stationed in Germany. Anthony married the love of his life Millie in 1962 and joined the family business with his parents and operated the Legendary Serpe's Bakery in Wilmington Delaware along with his brothers where he was a Baker, Pastry Chef, Decorator and Office Manager. The family-owned Italian Bakery was established in 1952 and has been in business for more than 70 years

Anthony was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Sacrament Council where he rose to the rank of 4th degree holding the title of Sir Knight.

After retiring from the bakery in 1999, he and Millie relocated to Florida where they enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman and mariner who always enjoyed being on the water.

Anthony was a member of The Church of our Saviour in Cocoa Beach Florida.

He is survived by his wife Millie of 61 years, his three children, Suzanne, Tony Jr., and Andrea, his three grandchildren, Angelina, Joseph, and Sean, two great grandchildren Sadie and Jaxon and three brothers Richie, Tommy, and Dominic. He was preceded in death by his parents Domenico and Lucille, brothers Joseph and Donald.

Anthony was an amazing father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and mentor to all who knew him. He was a man that you instantly liked when you met him and a person you never forgot. He always made quality time talking with you and never forgot who you were. His infectious smile and excitement for life were contagious and he will truly be missed by all his friends and family. Services will be held on Friday, 2/16/24 from 10am to 10:30am followed by a Christian Mass at 10:30 am:

The Church of Our Saviour, 5301 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Ceremony/Burial will follow at 2:00pm at: The Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US-1 Mims, FL 32754

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Margaret Elizabeth Jones - January 09, 1933 - February 03, 2024

Departed: 02/03/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Margaret Elizabeth Jones, 91, of Cocoa Beach passed away on February 3, 2024. She was born in Ashleworth, England and was the beloved wife of the late Edward Jones.

Margaret grew up in England and graduated from University of Nottingham, the University of London, and Stetson University with a Masters of Education in 1978. After teaching for a year in England, she sought a teaching job in a warmer climate and found one in Antigua, British West Indies. It was there that she met her husband, Edward Jones. Following their marriage, Margaret accompanied Edward throughout the Caribbean as he worked on early space tracking stations. Eventually, they settled in Cocoa Beach in 1963.

Margaret had a passion for education and dedicated her career to teaching. She taught at Malvern Girls' College in England, as well as in Antigua, British West Indies, and Nassau, Bahamas. In Florida, she taught at St. Mark's Episcopal School in Cocoa and Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park. Margaret's commitment to education led her to become the Headmistress/Principal of St. Mark's Academy in Cocoa.

Margaret is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Jones, D.C.; daughter, Kathrine Hamilton; and son-in-law, Dan Hamilton; brother, Martin (Barb) Watts and cousins and nephews in England. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Jones.

Margaret was a faithful member of St. David's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, where she found solace and community. A service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church chapel in Merritt Island at 10 am on Tuesday, February 13th.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Beckman Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. In memory of Margaret, donations may be made to charity of your choice, in lieu of flowers.

May Margaret Elizabeth Jones rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.

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Jean McDougall Cornelius - July 17, 1926 - January 31, 2024

Departed: 01/31/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Jean McDougall Cornelius, age 97, of Cocoa Beach, FL, passed away on January 31, 2024 with her children at her side.

She was born on July 17,1926, in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Jean was one of eight children (John, Lois, Clifford, Alice, Clayton, Keith, Jean, and Lynn) born to Melda and Oscar McDougall. She had many pleasant memories growing up on a dairy farm with her large family. She graduated from Grove City High School in 1943 at the age of 16. At age 17, Jean worked as one of the many Rosie the Riveters during WWII.

She graduated cum laude from Indiana State University of PA and did graduate work at Penn State. In 1947, she established the first business department at Saegertown High School in Saegertown, PA where she taught business education for six years.

In 1954, Jean married the love of her life, Bill Cornelius. They moved to Detroit, Michigan where they raised three children (Paula, Bob, and Gail). As they grew, she returned to her career as professor of business education for 20 years at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan.

She retired with her husband, Bill, in 1986 and moved to Four Seasons Condominiums along the Banana River in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She was an active member of Riverside Presbyterian Church, the Cocoa Beach Ladies’ Golf League, Bridge Club, and volunteered at Cape Canaveral Hospital for 27 years.

Jean is survived by three children: Paula (Don) Knutson of St, Croix Falls, Wisconsin, Robert Cornelius of Cocoa, Florida and Gail Salata of Rocklin, California; six grandchildren (Julie Cornelius, Michael Knutson, Byron Salata, Amy Baillargeon, Lauren Cornelius, and Tyler Salata); five great-grandchildren (Milo, Otto, Luke, Wes, and Emmie), special nieces and nephews and her best friend, Florence ("Web") Gillette.

She was preceded in death by her husband (Bill) who passed away in 1992, all of her brothers and sisters, and son-in-law (Gary Salata).

Jean enjoyed cooking, entertaining, golfing, traveling, reading, playing cards, solving word puzzles, mentoring others, volunteering, and building close relationships with friends, family members, and caregivers. She was incredibly generous, welcoming, witty and had a wonderful sense of humor.

The family would like to extend gratitude to her wonderful team of caregivers: Becki, Cheri, Kymm, Tia, and Vicki. They are also grateful for the excellent care provided by Dr. Amit Barochia, Jacqueline Samani APRN, and Dr. Charles Chamas DPM throughout the years.

Jean became the McDougall clan matriarch and will be dearly missed by friends and family.

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Joanne Mary Kline - October 27, 1951 - January 14, 2024

Departed: 01/14/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Joanne Mary Kline, 72 currently of Cocoa Beach, FL and previously Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 27th, 1951 the daughter of the late Louis and Adalaide Kennedy. She is a graduate of Centennial High School and worked at Metropolitan Council for 20 years before retiring and moving to Cocoa Beach. Joanne loved spending time with friends and family, especially cruising the world. but her treasured time was at the beach and being Greg's fishing mate. Survived by her loving and caring husband and companion of 27 years, Greg Kline; son Jeff and daughter Kelly (Cameron) Steene; step-son Jerred (Kathy) Kline; 4 grandchildren; Carley Plante, Conner Koep, Hudson Steene, Travis Kline and 2 great grandchildren. Further survived by her 3 brothers, Mike (Karen) Kennedy, Greg Kennedy, Todd ( Lynn) Kennedy and 2 sisters; Pam (Doug) Wenzel,

Cindy (Jim) Gans and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Terry Kennedy.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time in Florida and Minnesota . Details to follow.

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David Wayne Hassett - June 12, 1952 - January 11, 2024

Departed: 01/11/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: David W. "Baker Dave" Hassett, 71, passed away January 11, 2024, at Cape Canaveral Hospital. Born in Manchester, CT June 12, 1952, son of the late Richard and Jean (Cordner) Hassett. He attended Manchester schools, graduating from Manchester High in 1970. He worked for many years at Farr’s in Manchester before moving to Cocoa Beach, Florida.

David is survived by his daughter Katherine Hassett of Manchester and brother Kurt (Linda) of Manchester, nieces Liz Sweazy (Mike), their children Emma and Owen, Rush, NY and Stephanie Troutman (Jeffrey), their children Benjamin and Andrew, Manchester. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Stephen Hassett.

We would like to thank Cape Canaveral Hospital Hospice and Kristina Middleton for the compassionate care David received.

Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes Cocoa Beach has charge of arrangements. There are no calling hours. A celebration of life will be held at the VFW Cocoa Beach on Friday January 19.

Memorial donations can be made to MARC Inc. Manchester at marcct.org or VFW 10148 Cocoa Beach, Florida.

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Victor Alan Brown - December 18, 1933 - January 03, 2024

Departed: 01/03/2024 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Victor Alan Brown, (90), a longtime resident of Cocoa Beach, passed away on January 3, 2024, after a 6-year battle with cancer and a recent bout of COVID. Vic, as he was known to friends, was born to R. Julian and Elizabeth Brown, on December 18, 1933, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was a good student with a head for numbers and he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. After graduation, Vic completed flight training at NAS Pensacola (Florida) and NAS Hutchinson (Kansas). He went on to fly maritime patrol /anti-submarine aircraft, P2V Neptune, while stationed at NAS Whidbey Island (Washington) and Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station, (Japan).

During his time at Whidbey Island, he met and married the love of his life, Marianne Skewis. In 1959, he resigned from active duty to join the Boeing Company. In 1961, during the early years of manned space flight, he was transferred to the Space Coast of Florida. He spent his entire career in the aerospace industry, in Cape Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center and Seattle. He worked at several companies over the years (TRW, PRC and EG&G) before returning to Boeing. His final assignment was on the Inertial Upper Stage space payload booster program before he retired from Boeing in 1993.

Vic and Marianne were avid travelers. Once their children were grown, they began pursuing their passion in earnest. They went to the Far East, Russia, India, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Baltic, the Caribbean, and many destinations in the US. Because of their love of the water, they chose to buy homes on waterfront properties. There, Vic could fish and boat whenever he wanted, right from the backyard. They also enjoyed playing duplicate bridge and participated in many regular bridge groups. Recently, Vic enjoyed a quieter life with Marianne; taking in beautiful views of the Banana River every day, watching many launches from their condo window, and playing with their rescue cats over the years.

Vic was a gentle and reserved man, but he also had a very quick wit. When he got that sparkle in his eye, you knew he was going to crack a joke or make a sarcastic quip. Despite spending his last six months in and out of the hospital, he never lost that sense of humor. He still made wry comments, especially when his caregivers thought he was sleeping. His kindness and humor will be missed.

Vic is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marianne, two children, David Brown and Laura Brown, and two grandchildren, Chase Brown and Nicolina Brown. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Moore, along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

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Anne R Juselis - January 31, 1930 - December 24, 2023

Departed: 12/24/2023 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Anne Ruoff Juselis, 93, of Melbourne, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep on 24 Dec, 2023, at Vitas HealthCare Center in Rockledge FL. Born January 31, 1930 in New York City, she was predeceased

by her parents, husband Vincent Juselis and her son Stephen Juselis also of Melbourne, Fl. Anne grew up in Waterbury CT and earned a nursing degree from Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for many years at Hartford Hospital where her patients were grateful for her dedication, and caring professionalism. She was also a homemaker and mother of five spirited children she raised with her husband “Vinny" in Glastonbury CT. Anne loved warm and sunny climates and after her retirement from nursing, Anne and Vinny moved to Florida. She had a second successful career in real estate. Her hobbies included ceramics, shell collecting, making stained glass, all of which she turned into works of art. She loved traveling the world, camping in her motorhome and making friends along the way. She loved her many pets that included several dogs, cats and two talking parrots named Rainbow and Pearly. Her favorite soft drink was Moxie, which she would

offer to anyone willing to try it. Anne is survived by four of her children, Gregory Juselis of Portsmouth RI, Phillip Juselis of Walnut Cove, NC; Bruce Juselis of Tampa FL; Lisa Juselis-Lukmin of East Hampton CT. Anne is also

survived by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Jan 9th, 2024 at the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 3050 N Highway A1A, Indialantic, Florida, 32903, at 1:00 pm. The family would like to thank those that extended emotional support to Anne during her final days. Flowers can be provided to the Church for her

memorial service or a donation can be provided to the Salvation Army Charity in her name.

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Edward L Cluen - December 19, 1931 - November 28, 2023

Departed: 11/28/2023 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Edward “Ed” Lawrence Cluen passed away surrounded by family on November 28, 2023, in Cocoa Beach, FL, exactly three weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. He was born on December 19, 1931, in New York City, NY, to the late John and Grace Cluen. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his siblings Jack, Anne, Grace, Ray, and Ken. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Eleanor Cluen, and his second wife, Theresa Gardner.

Ed is survived by his loving daughters Eileen Mazary (Dave), Ellen Cluen, and Liz Schlierf (Roland); his grandchildren David, Joshua, Noelle, Jacob, Wesley, Emily, Sean, Rebecca, and Katie; and ten great-grandchildren, with one more on the way.

Ed attended Brooklyn Technical High School before joining the Navy for four years. He was proud of working as a technician on the Lunar Module at Grumman Aerospace during the Apollo program. When the Apollo program concluded in the 70s, he became a structural steel detailer at Tensor Engineering, ensuring his family could remain in Cocoa Beach.

In his free time, Ed was an avid fisherman both in his backyard and out on the ocean, and taught his daughters to pilot a boat before they learned to drive a car. He had been a very active member of Church of Our Saviour since his family moved to Cocoa Beach in 1966. He was a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus and served as the Grand Knight for several years. Ed and Elly were fixtures at the annual Our Saviour’s Fair, as well as Our Saviour School Bingo.

Ed’s Funeral Mass will be held at Church of Our Saviour in Cocoa Beach on Saturday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m.

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Roger Metcalf - July 24, 1942 - November 17, 2023

Departed: 11/17/2023 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Roger A. Metcalf passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023.

Roger was born in Providence, Rhode Island. They later moved to Silver Spring, Maryland where Roger grew up.

He is survived by his wife Bunny Metcalf and her four children Donna/Kevin, Skip/Tinny, Michael/Kelly and Scotty/Susan; she has four grandchildren. Roger had two brothers , Richard (Deceased) and Steven Metcalf of Maryland. He had four children, Debbie Dixon, Dawn Walton, Tammy Hingle and a Son, Scott Metcalf (deceased). He had seven grandchildren and Six great grandchildren

Roger was the founder and CEO of Florida Pool & Spa for over 35 Years. He also was an avid Golfer and won several Amateur Golf Tournaments around the State.

A memorial service will be held 3:00PM, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Beckman Williamson Funeral Home 101 N Brevard Ave Cocoa Beach, FL. Relatives and Friends are invited to Roger’s Celebration at Coconuts in Cocoa Beach on November 6th to follow the Service.

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James Charles "Chuck" Slaton - October 14, 1946 - November 16, 2023

Departed: 11/16/2023 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: James Charles "Chuck" Slaton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on Nov 16, 2023 after an unfair fight with Pancreatic cancer.

Chuck was the second child, to Carmen Lorene Thornbrugh and James Floyd Slaton, born on Oct 14, 1946 in Coffeyville, Kansas.

In 1957, his family moved to Denver, Colorado, where he became a lifelong Broncos fan. Chuck graduated from Englewood High School class of 1964. Soon after, he joined the US Army and served his country from 1964-1970 in both Vietnam and Korea. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroic acheivements. After returning home, he met his wife, Deboraa Mullins, and her daughter Lena, who became the loves of his life. He married Deboraa on Dec 8, 1972.

Once Chuck's parents retired, they returned to their hometown of Coffeyville Ks and Chuck's family soon followed. Chuck lived and worked in Coffeyville for 30 years, until his daughter Lena finally convinced them to leave winter behind and move to Cocoa, Florida to be closer to her family and his grandchildren. Chuck loved Florida, and spent much of his time enjoying his grandchildren and their extracurricular activities, rooting for their games, contests and events. Besides his family, Chuck loved a quiet day at home reading book after book after book.

Chuck is survived by his wife of almost 51 years Deboraa Slaton, his big sister Carman Luckey, brother in law Dale Luckey, little sister Mary Slaton, daughter Lena Idone, son in law Jason Idone and grandchildren Isabella Idone and Gavin Idone, nephews TImothy Luckey, James Noland, Samuel Noland, Charles Slaton and his many great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his Parents Lorene and Floyd Slaton, sister Barbara Noland and nephew David Luckey.

A military service will be held at 12:30PM, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. John 11:25-26: "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die."

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Riley Thomas Wade, Jr. - April 15, 1941 - November 08, 2023

Departed: 11/08/2023 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Riley Thomas Wade, Jr., of Melbourne, born April 15, 1941, in Durham, North Carolina, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Melbourne. Riley loved people, animals and nature. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Joan Wade; father of Cindy, Thomas, Travis and Riley; grandfather of Wade, Devin, Luke and Liam; great grandfather of Alaina Marie and Raegan Lee. There will be a wake, Saturday November 18, 2023 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at Beckman Williamson Funeral Home 101 N Brevard Ave Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 followed by a funeral service at 1:00PM. Burial will follow at 3:00PM in Florida Memorial Gardens 5950 S US Highway 1 Rockledge, FL 32955.

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Jane Perrin - July 26, 1926 - November 08, 2023

Departed: 11/08/2023 (Rockledge)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Jane Ann Donohue Perrin, widow of Mr. George Q. Perrin, Jr. and daughter of the late Mrs. Jane Donohue (born Maguire) & Mr. Michael Donohue passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 in St. Francis Reflections Melbourne Care Center at the age of 97.

She is survived by her daughter Ann Marie Perrin Kirkendall and son-in-law Gregg R. Kirkendall, their children Katherine (Katie) and David Kirkendall, her son George Q. Perrin III and his wife Karen Jane Vandersall Perrin and their sons Sean, Conor, Patrick and Brian Perrin and her brother Patrick Donohue. She is preceded in death by her siblings Morgan, Maureen (Heindl), Thomas, Helen (Sullivan), Michael and James Donohue.

Jane was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1926, emigrated to the US in 1928 and was raised in The Bronx, NY before moving with her family to Florida in 1970.

Jane graduated from St. Simon Stock High School and later earned an AS in Medical Records Technology from Miami Dade College. During her life, Jane worked as an executive secretary for Seagram's Distillers in NY, housewife & homemaker, secretary at St. Stephens School & Church (Hollywood, FL) and as a Medical Records Technologist before retiring.

Jane enjoyed cooking, reading, bingo, playing cards and spending time with her family.

Funeral services will be held at Ascension Catholic Church at 11am on Tuesday November 21st, 2023 and will be performed by Jane's nephew, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD.

She will be buried at Sebastian Cemetery in Sebastian, FL alongside her mother Jane and sister Maureen.

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For families who prefer cremation, Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home offers a variety of options. Their on-site crematory ensures that your loved one is cared for with dignity and respect throughout the entire process. They also provide urn selection services, allowing families to choose from a range of beautiful and meaningful containers to hold their loved one's ashes. Whether you're considering traditional burial with cremation or scattering in a special location, their knowledgeable staff will help you explore your options and make informed decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, accomplishments, and any notable achievements.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a sense of closure and help to celebrate the life of the deceased.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, the family of the deceased or a close friend writes the obituary. In some cases, a funeral home or mortuary may assist with writing the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about their military service, awards, or other notable achievements.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a great way to personalize the tribute and make it more meaningful.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and deadlines. Some newspapers may have online forms or email addresses for submitting obituaries.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to control how they are remembered and to spare their loved ones from having to do it at a difficult time.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only the most basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a longer, more detailed tribute that provides a fuller picture of the person's life.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Obituaries don't have to be somber and serious. Including humorous stories or anecdotes can help to celebrate the person's personality and spirit.

How do I handle sensitive or private information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive or private details about the person's life that you don't want to share publicly, it's best to omit them from the obituary or discuss them with family members before including them.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial information in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial services in the obituary as a way to honor their loved one's memory.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Typically, it takes anywhere from a few hours to a few days for an obituary to be published.

Can I edit or correct an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, yes. Contact the publication or online platform directly to inquire about their correction policy. However, changes may not always be possible once an obituary has been published.

What if I want to publish an obituary in multiple newspapers or online platforms?

You can certainly publish an obituary in multiple places. Be sure to check each publication's submission guidelines and deadlines before submitting.

Are there any specific formatting or style guidelines for writing an obituary?

Yes, different publications and online platforms may have specific guidelines for formatting and style. Be sure to check with each one before submitting your obituary.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes or poems can be a beautiful way to add depth and meaning to an obituary.

How do I ensure that my loved one's online presence is respected after they pass away?

Talk to your loved one about their online presence while they are still alive. Make sure you have access to their accounts and know their wishes regarding social media profiles and other online assets after they pass away.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

Donaآ€آ™t hesitate to ask for help from family members, friends, or a professional writer if you need assistance writing an obituary. You can also find templates and examples online to guide you through the process.

Can I include information about the funeral or memorial service in the obituary?

Yes, including details about the funeral or memorial service can be helpful for those who want to attend and pay their respects.

How do I preserve my loved one's memory beyond the initial grieving period?

Create a memory book or scrapbook, plant a tree or garden in their honor, or establish a scholarship or charity in their name. These are just a few ways to keep your loved one's memory alive over time.

What if I'm struggling with grief after losing a loved one?

Reach out to friends, family, or a professional counselor for support. There are also many resources available online and in your community that can help you navigate the grieving process.

Can I write multiple versions of an obituary for different audiences?

Yes, you may want to consider writing multiple versions of an obituary tailored to different audiences, such as friends, family members, colleagues, or community groups.

How do I ensure that my loved one's legacy lives on after they're gone?

Celebrate their life by sharing stories and memories with others. You can also create a lasting tribute by establishing a scholarship, charity, or memorial fund in their name.