Philip G. Vitrano

Philip G. Vitrano, 86, died Oct. 15, 2009.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 27 years.

He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.

He was a member of the Adult Literacy Society in Vero Beach and an amateur radio operator.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Kathleen; a son, Rick; two daughters, Natalie and Madel and one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael.

Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Vero Beach.

Frederick G. Doran

Frederick G. Doran, 83, died Oct. 10, 2009.

He was born in Somerville, Mass., and lived in Vero Beach for 11 years.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He graduated from Boston University Medical School.

He was a member of the Vero Beach Yacht Club and the Grand Harbor Club.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; two sons, Rick and David; two daughters, Susan and Maureen and six grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Boston University Medical School, 72 E. Concord St., Development Office L219, Boston, MA 02118.

Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Vero Beach.

John Francis Nelson

John Francis Nelson, 78, of Vero Beach, died Oct. 16, 2009.

He was born in Stow, Ohio, and lived in Vero Beach for 21 years.

He was a pilot and member of the VFW.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Grace.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Estella; a daughter, Linda; three sons, John, Michael and Thomas; a sister, Theresa; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to VNA Hospice 901 37th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory Treasure Coast Chapel.

Mabel Florence Yates

Mabel Florence Yates, 93, of Micco, died Oct. 15, 2009.

She was born in Savannah, Ga., and lived in Micco for 26 years.

She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by two sons, Wilbur and Rayburn; a brother, Charles; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Ewell; a son, Kenneth and three brothers, Walter, Ray Pryor and Clifford.

Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home.

Ann F. 'Frances' Pender

Ann F. "Frances" Pender, 87, of Sebastian, died Oct. 18, 2009.

She was born in Germany.

She was an executive secretary and an antique dealer.

She was of the Presbyterian faith and attended the senior citizens center.

She is survived by a son, Richard; and two nieces, Betty and Edna.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William and a son, Allen.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Sebastian.

Garry Ray Swain

Garry Ray Swain, 67, of Sebastian, died Oct. 20, 2009.

He was born in Wyandotte, Mich., and lived in Sebastian for 13 years.

He was an accountant.

He was a member of Sebastian United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Billie Jo; two sons, Scott and Craig; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital For Children, 12502 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.

Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Sebastian.

Kenneth O. Petch

Kenneth O. Petch, 80, of Sebastian, died Oct. 22, 2009.

He was born in East Hamburg, N.Y., and was a resident of Sebastian for 22 years.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Caroline; a daughter, Elizabeth; three sons, John, Edwin and Roger; two brothers, Robert and Harold and 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to VNA Hospice House 901 37th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory Treasure Coast Chapel.