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Ione Graul Wengert, 96
August 25, 1926 – July 09, 2023
Ione Graul Wengert, 96, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born August 25, 1926, in Desoto, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Mildred Glover Catlett. She was a manager of Woolworth’s Clothing Department, and she attended Grace Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her children, Joyce Hughes, Kenneth (Janice) Graul; grandchildren, Timothy (Kerry) Graul, Paula (Jeff) Pegg, Kevin Graul, Micah (Laura) Hughes, Robin (Darren) Parker; six great grandchildren as well as one great great grandchild; sister, Dale Lefitte.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands, Carl F. Graul and Richard Wengert, siblings, James, Joe, Phil, Angela, and Carol.
Visitation will begin at 12:00pm until the time of service. Services will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Scobee Funeral Home by Dr. Ed Mesta.
Burial will be held 1 p.m, Monday afternoon at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach, Florida.
Local arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Leigh Kelly Wood, 60, Fort Pierce
September 02, 1962 – July 08, 2023
Leigh Kelly Wood, Born September 2, 1962.
Died at the young age of 60 on July 8, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Vero Beach, FL
Leigh was born in Jersey City, NJ and lived in Kearny, NJ until her High School years. The family moved to Spring Lake, NJ in 1978, where Leigh attended Manasquan High School and graduated in 1980. She later went on to work for Manasquan Post Office. Several years later in 1993, she moved with her two young sons to Ft. Pierce, FL to be closer to her Mom, Dad and Grandmother. Leigh worked for her parents at their restaurant Pickle’s in Vero Beach. Soon after she began working at the Vero Beach Post Office, eventually transferring to the Beachside Office. She worked for the US Postal Service for 37 years and was an anchor at the Beach Location for at least 20 years. Leigh loved her customers who were like family to her and always said that she would miss them most, if and when she ever retired.
She is survived by her sons Kevin Wood of Cream Ridge, NJ, Christian Wood of Ft. Pierce, FL. Her Parents, George and Joyce Horan, Ft. Pierce FL. Her sisters Gayle and Doug Walsh, Cream Ridge, NJ, Cathleen and Michael Dobranchin, Ft. Pierce FL. Along with her niece, Allyson Walsh and her Husband Mike Halligan, Julianne Walsh and her Fiancé Matt Miller and Nephew James Walsh. Allyson gave Leigh her beloved Grand Niece Sydney Grace, 3 years ago. Looking at her pictures and watching her videos gave Leigh so much joy! Lastly, she is survived by her little boy Duffy, her wonderful little Yorkie that would never leave her side.
Leigh will be greatly missed by many.
The viewing will be on Friday July 14th, 2023, at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in Leigh’s name.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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James Francis Bermingham Jr., 52, Vero Beach
September 08, 1970 – July 08, 2023
Died July 8, 2023, born Sept. 8, 1970, to Susan E. and James F. Bermingham of Brooklyn, New York.
Jim is survived by his beloved mother, Susan Ellen Bermingham.
He was predeceased by his father, James F. Bermingham Sr. (2016) and his sister, Rachel Ellen Bermingham (2000).
Jim graduated from St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C. in 1989 and Loyola University, Maryland in 1994.
He grew up in a Foreign Service family and lived in Germany, Yugoslavia, Venezuela, and Austria. Washington, D.C. was home base between overseas assignments.
Jim held various jobs in Washington, D.C. prior to joining his mother in Vero Beach, FL in 2016. He loved Vero and had many friends here. Jim loved physical fitness activities and participated with friends in these activities on a regular basis.
A Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960. A Prayer Service will begin at 6:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2023 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 500 Iris Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32963.
Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD.
I, Susan Bermingham, would like to thank all the people, near and far, who have supported me throughout this very difficult time.
“My son was one of the kindest, loving persons that I have ever encountered. He will be sorely missed.”
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
Kalyan is survived by his wife Dorene (Erdevig) Sikdar, son Kieran (Audra) Sikdar, sister Nina Mukherji, brother Amit (Carla) Sikdar, and many relatives and friends, all of whom loved him very much.
Kay was born on March 19, 1947, the second of three children, to Arabinda and Jayanti Sikdar in Howrah, India. When he was young, his dream job was to “find a way to become rich by flying kites.” He kept this playful spirit throughout many years of hard work and success. He was a student at St. Vincents in Asansol, India and graduated from Osmania University in Hyderabad in 1971, with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. Thanks to the gracious sponsorship of his sister and brother-in-law, Nina and Anil Mukherji, Kalyan fulfilled a dream and came to the United States where he obtained his MBA from Widener University. He worked his way up from unloading trucks at Sperry Univac, to Portfolio Manager at MetLife Real Estate Investments in Oakbrook, Illinois, to Senior Asset Management Officer in Real Estate Investments at State Teachers Retirement System in Columbus, Ohio. After his retirement, he fulfilled his dream to live near the ocean and he and Dorene moved to Vero Beach, Florida where they felt most fortunate to live near dear family members.
Kay spread joy no matter the circumstance or struggle. He was known for his laughter and jokes that would lighten the most fraught situation. Kalyan also had a quiet generosity and would not hesitate to help anyone in need.
A friend/colleague (all colleagues were friends) described him thus: ” I can honestly say that I never met anyone like him before. He was the kindest and gentlest person that I ever had the great pleasure of knowing and I will treasure his memory always. And what a phenomenal sense of humor and great outlook on life. Never a bad word about anyone. Whenever I had the occasion to describe him to someone, I would always say, “He was a gentleman and more importantly, a gentle man.” And from another colleague: “You brightened my day every day and made any problems I was dealing with seem not important to life. You have taught me to live each day to its fullest.” A friend, “Kay was one of a kind, with the kindest heart and infectious personality.” Another friend, “The Angels are the lucky ones!! No one can replace him!!”
This dear man will be missed by many. Dorene and the family thank all who have shared memories and beautiful comments on what he meant to them. May we all be better for having known him.
Donations in his honor may be sent to a local non-profit organization:
The Source, 1015 Commerce Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
https://www.iamthesource.org/ministry-support/
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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William Edward Cromwell, 63, Vero Beach
July 01, 2023 – April 08, 1960
William Edward Cromwell, age 63, passed away July 1, 2023, at his home in Vero Beach.
He was born April 8, 1960, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to the late Lewis and Audrey (Adams) Cromwell.
Mr. Cromwell worked for 25 years as the General Manager of Northlands in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Survivors include his wife, Franckguy Saint-Preux, Brittney Cromwell, Lewis Cromwell, and Kacey Marcellus.
A Gathering of friends and family will be held 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cromwell family, 1550 S 42nd Circle, Apt 202, Vero Beach, FL 32967.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Kayleigh Marie Cassano Walsh, 13, Vero Beach
March 31, 2010 – July 17, 2023
Kayleigh Marie Cassano Walsh of Vero Beach lost her 4 month battle with brain cancer on July 17, 2023 at the age of 13. She is survived by her loving parents Brittany & Kevin Walsh, and Joseph & Chelsea Cassano; siblings: Kyleigh, Karleigh, Maddison, and Valentino; grandparents: Sandra, Jesse & Kim, Thomas & Deborah, Joseph & Debra; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Kayleigh attended Gifford Middle School and loved band, gardening, basketball, lacrosse, skateboarding, and acting. She enjoyed being part of school plays like Lion King and Annie. She was a true beauty inside and out, and loved her family, friends and animals.
A Visitation will be held 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory. A Funeral Service will immediately follow beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.