Paul W. Cosner, 91, died Dec. 25, 2011, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland.
He was born in North Springfield, Pa., and lived in Sebastian for 17 years, coming from Fellsmere.
He owned and operated Cosner Auto Service in Fellsmere.
He formerly worked for the New York Central Railroad and served as a district justice and director of Civil Defense in Crawford County, Pa.
He was an active volunteer with the City Council and Planning and Zoning in Fellsmere.
Survivors include his sons, Richard, Randy, Chris, Kerry and Terry Cosner; daughters, Lori VanAuken and Shana Lastinger; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his wife, Luella Cosner.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A service will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at Fellsmere Historical Church in Fellsmere.
Arrangements are by Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Sebastian.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com