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Edward (Ed) F. Campany, 93
September 17, 1930 – August 1, 2024
Edward (Ed) F. Campany was called home on August 1st, 2024. The son of Mary (Matuszak) and Ervin Campany, he was born on September 17th, 1930 in Glen Falls, NY.
Growing up in Upstate and Central New York instilled a love of the outdoors in Ed which lasted his lifetime. He enjoyed sharing this passion with his family and friends, and it was contagious! His fondness for the St. Lawrence River was passed down to his daughters having summered there for many years growing up and to his grandchildren who spent many hours fishing on the River learning his favorite spots.
Ed was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. As a young man, he enlisted in the Corps and served during the Korean War. He was honored with a Purple Heart medallion to recognize his bravery and sacrifice in the service. Following the military, Ed attended Lemoyne College and Syracuse University on the GI bill and then settled into a 30 year career as a plant superintendent at General Motors. He enjoyed an early retirement and spent his time between Old Forge, NY and Fort Pierce, FL during his retirement years.
Known for his strict discipline and rigid routines, Ed was also known for his warm heart and loving spirit. He had a jubilant smile and eyes that sparkled when he spoke about the people and things he loved. Among those were the many adventures he had with his grandchildren going fishing, golfing, and exploring Disney!
Ed had a long and full life. He leaves behind a loving wife of 40 years Patricia “Patti” Campany; 4 daughters, Kathy Chapin (Greg), Patricia Campany, Frances Rogers (Rob), and Tina Campany (Mario Musso); 2 stepsons, Marc (Tammy) and Michael (Christine) Sauve; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law Robert and Dawn Campany, his brother Joseph (survived by Joy) Campany, and his stepson Joseph (survived by Maryanne) Sauve.
He will be forever in our hearts.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Upstate New York at a time and place to be announced.
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Gertrude “Trudy” Dettwyler Armstrong, 96, Vero Beach
October 18, 1927 – July 28, 2024
Gertrude “Trudy” Dettwyler Armstrong, 96 years of Vero Beach, FL, passed away at Willowbrooke Court at Indian River Estates, on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 18, 1927. Trudy was the daughter of the late William and Lydia (Roth) Dettwyler.
Trudy was a US Army Corps Nurse. She worked in the healthcare industry as a nurse, purchasing agent, materials manager and a sales representative for Kimberly Clark. She obtained her bachelors of science in nursing from the University of Miami while working full time. Trudy served on many boards and committees and continued to volunteer for many years after her retirement. She loved watching football and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Rudolph Dettwyler and William Dettwyler.
Surviving are her children, Martin Dennis Armstrong and Cynthia Gail Armstrong and her husband Kevin Buggy, her nephews Bob (Virginia) Dettwyler of West Chester, PA; Jack (Karen) Dettwyler of Rehoboth Beach, DE; Steve (Katherine) Dettwyler of Wilmington, DE; and Rick (Hillary) Dettwyler of Tarrytown, NY and many friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 3 PM at the Indian River Estates East Chapel, with Chaplain Doug LaPointe officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Trudy to the VNA Hospice.
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Howard Vernon Ives, 60, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, FL, after a short illness.
Howard was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Ives, and his grandparents, Howard and Elsie Granger, and Vernon and Mary Ives.
He is survived by his mother, Peggy Ives of Putnam Station, NY; sister, Dannae Bock (Michael); nieces, Jillian Maulsby (Joe) and Richele Choukeir (Khalil); great-niece, Alaina Maulsby; great-nephew, William Maulsby; and his beloved dog, Fenway.
Howard graduated from Ticonderoga High School in Ticonderoga, NY, in 1981. He then attended Adirondack Community College, where he studied in the engineering/drafting program. Howard worked for several years in the restaurant industry and was a co-owner of Aslan Lawn and Landscaping in Vero Beach, FL. He was highly talented in both exterior and interior home design.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach, FL. A private immediate family burial will take place at a later date at the South Cemetery in Putnam Station, NY.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the ICU doctors and nurses of Indian River Hospital/Cleveland Clinic in Vero Beach, FL, and Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, FL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you plant a tree or a flowering bush in memory of Howard.
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Robin M. Hickey, 67, Palm Bay
November 6, 1956 – August 3, 2024
Robin M Hickey, 67, affectionately known as “Ms. Martha”, “Mom”, and “Yaya” of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away on August 3, 2024, peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Holmes Regional in Melbourne, Florida.
Robin was born on November 6, 1956, to Rev. Leonard Melton and Mary Melton in Jacksonville, Florida. While growing up, Robin moved to many places which included Germany, New York, and Florida before retiring to Palm Bay. Robin spent 18 years passionately working at Saint Helen Catholic Church in the Christian Learning Center and the Outreach Office. Robin was devoted to helping others. She spent many years in charge of the church’s Giving Tree at Christmas time; ensuring children and families in need also had a special Christmas. Robin was also in charge of the Thanksgiving feast for the homeless or anyone who didn’t have family to spend time with. Robin enjoyed volunteering at the Saint Helen Harvest Festival for over 20 Years.
In 2015, Robin retired and spent her time traveling the world with her husband, Charlie, & her children and grandchildren. Robin enjoyed Cruising, going to the beach, and watching the Boston Red Sox. Robin loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, & she would proudly introduce them to everyone she met.
Robin was predeceased by her late Husband, Joseph Hickey III; her children, Sean Stafford and Sabrina Williams; her grandfather & grandmother, Jesse Lee & Louise Messer; & her father, Rev. Leonard Melton.
Robin is survived by her husband, Charles A. Rinehart; her daughters, Erica Klipstine (Gerrit), Melissa Daniel (Charles), Holly Ellis (Wayne), Jennifer (DuWayne); her mother, Mary Melton; siblings, Robin Melton, Celeste Melton & Johnathan Melton (Kelly); grandchildren, Joseph Klipstine, Taylor Klipstine, Lindsey Barding (Blake), Austin Clark (Danielle), Montana Westbrook (Jacob), and Brooklyn Hill; her great-grandchildren, Josie Wesbrook, Mavery Clark, Lilly Westbrook, Walker Westbrook; & many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 5-7 PM at Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, 1950 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Saint Sebastian Catholic Church, 13075 US 1, Sebastian, Florida, 32958.
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Jeffrey Alan Peppers, 71
July 20, 1953 – August 4, 2024
Obituary to Follow.
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