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William A. Earman, 87, Vero Beach
January 24, 1934 – February 14, 2021
William A. Earman, 87, of Vero Beach, passed away February 14, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born in West Palm Beach, FL and has resided in Vero Beach for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was an owner of a radio and television broadcasting station.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Earman of Vero Beach; sons, William A. Earman Jr. M.D. of Chicago, IL and John D. Earman (Heidi) of Vero Beach; 5 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe H. Earman Sr. and sister, Georgia Ann Russell.
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Lynn (Robbins) Etman, 84, Sebastian
July 07, 1936 – February 09, 2021
Lynn (Robbins) Etman of Sebastian FL passed away after a long battle with Alziemer’s disease on February 9. She was 84.
Lynn was born in East Orange, NJ on July 7, 1936. She grew up in Lake Mohawk NJ until her family moved to Williamstown MA when she was 16. Lynn graduated from Williamstown High School and then went on to earn a bachelor degree in elementary education from the University of Massachusetts. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Etman, on December 21, 1958. Lynn and Bob moved to Stockbridge MA where Lynn started teaching first grade initially in East Lee and then on to Morris Elementary in Lenox. She taught first grade in the same classroom for over 30 years eventually having children of children she had had as students. She was constantly taking classes to improve her teaching skills earning enough credits for a Masters degree. She was very involved in the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the National Education Association working to help her school and coworkers. When Lynn retired in 1994 she was the Head Teacher at Morris School. Lynn’s daughter and both grandaughters went on to become elementary school teachers, proudly following in her footsteps.
Lynn loved crafts especially knitting, crocheting and sewing. She made beautful clothing for her children, grandchildren and even their dolls. She also enjoyed many outdoor pursuits with her husband including motorcycling, snowmobiling, camping and boating. In her later years she loved to take her grandchildren to the beach. She had 5 Yorkshire Terriers over the years that she cherished.
After retiring to Tupper Lake NY and Sebastian FL, Bob and Lynn volunteered at the Adirondack Museum and the Ocean Research and Conservation Association at Harbor Branch. Lynn was a member of the First Congregational Church of Stockbridge and also a long standing member of the United Church of Sebastian. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert and her parents, Paul and Irene (Heckel) Robbins. Lynn leaves a brother, Whit Robbins (Pat) of Powell OH, a son Daniel (Therese) of Windsor VT and a daughter Melissa Halliday (Sterling), of Finchamstead, UK. She also leaves 3 grandchildren, Katherine, Madison and George as well as 2 step grandchildren, Cameron and Iona.
There will be a private memorial service in the future. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
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George Ryll, 73
September 14, 1947 – February 10, 2021
George Ryll, 73, passed away on February 10,2020.
A service will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2020 at 12:00pm at Seawinds Funeral Home.
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Lorraine Jean Ryan, 75, Vero Beach
October 18, 1945 – February 09, 2021
Lorraine Jean Ryan, 75, of Vero Beach passed away February 9, 2021. She was born October 18, 1945 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Joseph (Roland) St. Gelais and Albina (Honey) St; Gelais (Pellitier) of Massachusetts.
She was a 1963 graduate of New Bedford High School. Lorraine worked in the title department of HBI Title company in Melbourne, Florida.
Lorraine was an attendee of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. When she wasn’t spending time with her family she enjoyed walking outdoors and in the fitness center when her schedule permitted. She also enjoyed frequent lunches with her girlfriends. Lorraine also loved traveling with her husband, especially the cruises to the Caribbean Island.
In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her sister in law, Francis St. Gelais of Massachusetts, Several Aunts, Uncles and cousins .
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lorraine’s honor at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lls.org.