In Memory: Dec. 3

She was born on October 29, 1934 to John Fatula and Velma (Rager) Fatula in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania.

Jane married Walter Krupa Sr. on October 30, 1954 and they moved to Rockland County, New York where she worked and retired from A&P.  In 2012 she moved to Vero Beach Florida with her family.

Jane is preceded in death by her husband Walter Krupa Sr. and son Walter Krupa Jr.; her brother Rusty Fatula and sisters Dorothy Robaugh and Velma Rodgers.

She is survived by her daughter in law Elizabeth (Liddy McCormick) Krupa and her grandchildren James (Michelle), Daniel (Danielle), Carolyn (Thomas), Diana (Jonathon) and great grandchildren Ryan, Thomas, Sage, Kain, Elaina, Isabelle and Corey and several nieces and nephews.

As we say our final goodbyes to Jane, let us remember the love and joy she brought into our lives and for the time we shared together.  Her memory will live on in our hearts forever.

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Patricia Lou (McClary) Beehler, 86, Florida

October 16, 1938 – November 14, 2024

Patricia Lou (McClary) Beehler passed away on November 14, 2024 at Indian River Estates in Vero Beach, Florida.

Born on October 16, 1938, she was the middle of five children of Robert D. and Dorothy M. (Kemper) Wilburn. They lived in several towns in Indiana while her father served as a pastor. “Pat” or “Patty,” as many called her, graduated from Jamestown High School and attended Taylor University. She was involved in music, sports, school newspaper, and other activities. She often sang with her sisters in public or while doing the dishes. Pat settled in Michigan after marrying Gene McClary in 1959, raising two children there. As a mom, Pat was known for being caring and fun and putting people at ease in her home.

Her professional training was in interior design, and she had a long career in that field. She later started her own interior decorating businesses in Michigan and Florida. She always enjoyed exploring the Merchandise Mart in Chicago or various shops anywhere to find just the right piece or detail to help people make their homes more beautiful.

In 1985, Pat married George Beehler of Elkhart, Indiana, and together they realized their dream of retiring to Florida. Their home was always open to visitors. As a grandmother, she loved to add special touches to visits and holidays and make fun memories for her grandchildren. She was a long-time member of churches in Dowagiac, Michigan; Elkhart, Indiana; and Jupiter and Hobe Sound, Florida.

Patricia is survived by: brother Robert Wilburn and his wife Nancy of Rochester, IN; daughter Debbie Nolen of Vero Beach, FL; grandson Sam Nolen, wife Stephanie, and great-grandchild Charlotte of Lakeland, FL; son Daniel McClary and wife Jennifer of Mount Joy, PA; granddaughter Anne Flier-McClary, husband Wilco, and great grandchildren Daniël and Mariska of the Netherlands; granddaughter Chelsea (McClary) Heffentrager, husband Isaac, and great-grandchildren Cody and Charlotte of Lancaster, PA; grandson Josiah McClary and wife Lea of New Zealand; grandson Geoff McClary and wife Amanda of Willow Street, PA; grandson Sean McClary and wife Maggie of Williamsburg, VA; step-son Jeff Beehler, wife Teresa,  and grandson Spencer Beehler of Edwardsburg, MI; step-daughter Cindy (Beehler) Caillouette, husband Paul, and grandchildren Kevin Caillouette, Tina Caillouette, Crystal (Caillouette) Prior and great-grandchild Lacie, of Jupiter, FL.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 28 years, George Henry Beehler of Tequesta, FL; and her sisters: Roberta Hoover of Denver, IN; Beatrice Harshman of Lafayette, IN; and Jane Fry of Milford, IN.

An online memorial service is being planned for early in 2025. Details will be posted when available.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Gifts in Honor of Patricia may be sent to: First United Methodist Church of Hobe Sound; 10100 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, Phone (772) 546-3303.

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Antonio Ramirez Barba, 81, Vero Beach

March 13, 1943 – November 21, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family of Antonio Ramirez Barba, 81 years old, announces his departure on November 21, 2024 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida.

Born on March 13, 1943 in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, son of Vartolo Ramírez Vásquez and Vicenta Barba de Alba.

Antonio was much loved and respected by all who knew him. He was married to Rogelia Jimenez Gonzalez for 50 years and together they formed a beautiful family with 15 children.

We will always remember his affection, generosity and humor. As a young man he was in the national defense. He immigrated to Vero Beach, Florida in 1986 where he worked in picking, construction and a packing house in Fort Pierce for many years of his life, belonged to St. Helens Catholic Church in Vero Beach, was a fan of horse racing, cockfighting and dog lover.

He is accompanied in eternal rest by his parents Vartalo and Vicenta, brother Jose Ramirez Barba, wife Rogelia, and grandson Ivon Ramirez Camarena. He is survived by his brother Raul Ramirez Barba, sister Asunción Ramirez Barba, his sons (Ramon, Rosendo, Ruben, Rodolfo, Rodrigo, Antonio, Armando and Alejandro) his daughters (Juanita, Teresa, Vicenta, Laura, Rogelia, Araceli, Mayra) 42 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Their service will be on November 26, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Strunk Funeral Home. Rest in peace Antonio Ramírez Barba. You will always be remembered with a lot of love.

If you would like to purchase flowers for the service, please contact Always In Bloom at 772-770-9204.

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Charles “Chad” Blake Anglin, 40, Vero Beach

March 30, 1984 – November 19, 2024

Charles “Chad” Blake Anglin passed away at the age of 40 years old in Vero Beach, Florida.

Chad was born in Vero Beach on March 30th 1984 to James Edward and Maryann Anglin. Chad loved anything and everything to do with being outside to include dirt bike racing, hunting, fishing and a long list of other activities.  He was adept at tinkering with and repairing all things with motors.  And he got a special thrill out of finding someone else’s trash and turning it into gold.  Most importantly though, Chad’s life revolved around his family, his beloved wife, Candice, and his four sons.

Chad and his family are members of Oceans Unite Christian Centre of Vero Beach and enjoyed their time in fellowship there.

Chad’s passing has left a void in the world of those who knew and loved him.  He is so deeply loved and will be forever missed.

Chad is preceded in death by his mother, Maryann Overbeck.

Chad is survived by his wife, Candice Anglin, father, James “Ed” Edward Anglin (Annie), sons: Charles Blake Anglin, Jr., Conner James Anglin, Waylon Charles Anglin, Bentley Jaxson Anglin, daughter, Abby Sartain, brothers: Donald Edward Anglin and Kevan Wallace Anglin, stepson: Nathaniel Ford, stepdaughters Taylor Runge and Elizabeth Runge, and mother-in-law, Lise Record.

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Richard “Giz” Ervin Gillen, 85, Barefoot Bay

June 3, 1939 – November 17, 2024

Richard “Giz” Ervin Gillen, 85, passed away November 17, 2024. He was born June 3, 1939 to Harold Millard Gillen and Emma Louise Campbell Gillen. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Giz resided in Barefoot Bay, Florida with his loving wife, Sandra Dugdale Gillen.

Giz was an avid golfer and deer hunter. He enjoyed following the Boston Red Sox and attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. In retirement, Giz could be found at the Barefoot Bay golf course twice a week, as well as, playing darts on Wednesday afternoons. He made friends wherever he went.

Giz started working at Stowe Mountain Resort and Golf Club while still in high school at People’s Academy in Morrisville, VT. He continuously worked at Stowe Mountain Resort until his retirement, 45 plus years later.

Giz is survived by his wife, Sandra Gillen; his son, Jeffrey and his wife Rosie Gillen from Wolcott, VT; daughter, Kristy and her husband Matthew  Wadsworth from West Topsham, VT; son Matthew and his wife, Gigi Gillen from Rancho Cordova, CA; step-daughter, Courtney Ireland from Waterville, VT and step-daughter, Kathleen Fiske from Barefoot Bay, FL.  He is also survived by his sister Judy and her husband Alan Beard, and brother, Marshall Gillen and his companion, Judy.

Giz will be missed by his nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

During the summer of 2025, Giz will be interred in his home state of Vermont.

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