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Delbert Kidd, 84, Vero Beach
May 13, 1940 – January 23, 2025
Delbert Kidd, 84, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on January 23, 2025, after a courageous battle against cancer.
He was born in 1940 to the late Jesse and Audrey Davis Kidd. He was predeceased by his sisters, Loretta “Sue” Kemp, Sharon Hartwell and brother, Ronald Kidd.
Delbert was a 1958 graduate of South Charleston High School. Where he played football and basketball. He was a lifelong fan of West Virginia University football and basketball teams.
Mr. Kidd was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Delbert worked primarily within the banking and engineering fields, after his time in the service.
Delbert was an avid golfer and belonged to Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Hurricane, WV for many years. He played in Vero Beach at Sandridge Golf Club, where he won the Men’s Golf League Championship in 2013-2014.
He is survived by his sister, Diana Dolin (Keith) of St. Albans, WV and many nephews and nieces. He leaves behind his partner of many years, Rebecca Conley.
A Celebration of Life will be held March 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at ACTS Indian River Estates in Vero Beach, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA & Hospice Foundation, 920 37th Place, #101, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Kevin Bryan Arendas, 62
January 09, 1963 – February 04, 2025
Kevin Bryan Arendas passed away Tuesday, February 4th at his home. Kevin, son of Ronald and Nancy Arendas, was born in Miami, Florida on January 9th, 1963.
Second to his love for his family, he had a true passion for golf and all things sports.
He had an early stint as a Golf Professional but spent most of his career in sales. His good friends could attest to his tagline “Tremendous Arendas” as he always enjoyed a good party. Kevin will be truly missed by all who were fortunate to know him.
He is survived by his loving mother Nancy. Four beautiful daughters: Alexis (Thomas) Lower of Austin, Texas, Kara (James) Carpenter of London, England, Eryn (Jamie) Hall of London, England and Jordan Arendas of Austin, Texas. Grandchildren: James, Ada, Isabelle, Vivienne, and Charlotte. His sisters Valerie, Staci & Katrina Arendas and Nephew Kaden Arendas.
He was preceded in death by his father (Ronald) & Brother (Britt).
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with a memorial service beginning at Noon.
A reception will immediately follow at the Heritage Center located at 2140 14th Avenue in Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Anthony J. Farino, 98
February 27, 1926 – February 03, 2025
Anthony J. Farino, affectionately known as “Tony” by family and friends was born in Jamacia, New York on February 27, 1926.
Tony served in the United States Army’s 235th Engineer Combat Battalion and received many medals and ribbons for serving in WWII, the Asiatic Pacific, European African Middle Eastern Campaigns, and the Philippines.
Tony married his sweetheart, Gloria, who meant the world to him. They lived on Long Island and later moved full time to Florida. They were happily married for 76 years. Over the years Tony enjoyed playing Tennis and Golf.
Tony worked in the family business, Anthony Farino & Sons. Later he worked alongside his brother, Jack, to build Amfar Asphalt Corp. in Kings Park, New York.
Tony is survived by his wife, Gloria and three children Anthony (Tricia), Teresa Lyons, and Loretta Burgess (Cliff), seven grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.
Tony was predeceased by his father and mother, Anthony and Laureto, sisters Jennie Hermann, Fanny Bruno, Rose Durso, and his brother Jack.
The legacy of naming a son, Anthony, has continued through Tony’s great grandson.
The Memorial Service will be held at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice located at 901 37th Street, Vero Beach FL. 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Gregory (Greg) Alan Reader, 75, Vero Beach
January 22, 1950 – February 02, 2025
Gregory (Greg) Alan Reader, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his ocean-side home in Vero Beach, Florida, where he had resided since 2012. Greg was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and enjoyed a distinguished career as a licensed master electrician and business leader.
Greg was a graduate of the IBEW/NECA electrical apprenticeship program and a longtime member of the Local 305 IBEW in Allen County, Indiana. His curiosity and passion for business led him to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Greg quickly transitioned into electrical estimating and contracting before branching into energy consultation, food processing, and project management. He retired as Executive Vice President of A. Hattersley & Sons, Inc. after 20 years of dedicated service.
In the Vero Beach, Florida community, Greg was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a committed contributor to the Sunrise Rotary of Vero Beach, where he was known as one of the “nuclei of the organization” by his fellow Rotarians. His unwavering dedication to both his business endeavors and the community left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Greg is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Kathryn (Katie) Reader; his son, Lucas Reader (partner Sara Roper) of Tucker, Georgia; and his siblings, Colleen Firestine and Scott Reader (wife Lisa) of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald (Dick) and Lavon Reader, and his younger brother, Richard (Rick) Reader of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A memorial service celebrating Greg’s life will be held at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 11, 2025. Entombment will be at Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Greg’s memory may be made to the following organizations:
1. St. Vincent de Paul Society
1745 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32962
2. The Source
PO Box 2458, Vero Beach, FL 32961-2458
www.iamthesource.org
3. Vincent Village, Inc.
2827 Holton Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
www.vincentvillage.org
Greg will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the many lives he touched throughout his
life’s journey. May he rest in peace.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Elizabeth Ann Dean, 85, Vero Beach
January 10, 1940 – February 04, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Dean, age 85, passed away February 4, 2025 in Vero Beach, Florida.
She was born in Atkins, Arkansas to the late Woodrow and Geneva Cheek and moved to Rockledge, Florida in 1964, before her final move to Vero Beach, in 2006.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Harding College, class of 1962.
Mrs. Dean worked for the Brevard County School District/Saturn Elementary, where she taught first grade for over 30 years. She was a member of Vero Beach Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Allan Dean; children, Jason (Vicki) Dean, Timothy (Sue) Dean, A’Lana (Jerry) Cutshall; grandchildren, Ellyn (Monty) Veal, Sarah (Hunter) Knight, Austin (Meghan) Dean, Garrett (Brittany) Dean, Madison (Dylan) Wolford, Kaitlyn Cutshall, and Mason Cutshall; great-grandchildren, Leland Veal, Levi Veal, Carly Veal, Allyn Dean and Beckham Dean; sister, Alta Cheek.
She was predeceased by her brother, Terry Cheek.
A Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025 with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Vero Beach Church of Christ, with Tracy Moore officiating.
Donations, in honor of Elizabeth Dean, may be made to Harding University, Advancement Office, Box 12238, 915 E. Market Ave, Searcy, AR 72149 or https://www.harding.edu/give/
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
