All Obituaries

Rev. Dr. Fred Fourie, 82, of Merritt Island, Florida, passed away peacefully among his loved ones on November 22, 2020. Dr. Fred was born on November 7, 1938, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr.Fred is a kind and loving intellect who graduated with a Doctorate Degree in Theology from the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam. He was the Founder and Managing Director of the South African Branch of Trans World Radio broadcasting the Gospel to more than a million regular listeners in many languages....

Lester Kipp has passed to His Lord. He was the loving husband of Claire (Marchessault) for 64 years and had seven wonderful children. Les was born in Hudson, NY on July 14, 1933 to Martin and Anna Kipp. He is predeceased by his parents and sister.    Les will be missed by his children, Kathleen, Martin (Lisa), Colleen (Curtis), Anita, Mona (Gene), Lester, and James (Claudia). His grandchildren are Shawn, Benjamin, Lauren, Jonathan, Mary Claire, Christopher, Joshua, Alexandra,...

Leo Otto Shumaker passed peacefully on November 16th, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family after battling cancer for six years.  He was born in Rehoboth, Ohio on November 25th, 1941, the son of William C. and Eula V. (Montgomery) Shumaker. Leo graduated from New Lexington High School. After graduation, he worked at WOSUTV as a cameraman, often filming his favorite team, the Ohio State Buckeyes. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1963 and retired in 1985 as a Chief Warrant...

Karen Virginia Headrick, loving mother, bonus mom, partner, and dear friend passed away on November 16, 2020. She, like so many, succumbed to the devastating effects of COVID-19. For 69 years, Karen was the life of the party. An adventurous spirit, many will remember her positive outlook, altruism, and sense of joie de vivre. Her impact on those she loved is immeasurable, she truly changed the trajectory of many. She is now in heaven with her late husband, James...

      Barry Frank Goodman, 74, of Melbourne, Florida passed away on Saturday, November 14, at Rockledge Regional Hospital after suffering a massive heart attack.           He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Deborah, and his daughter, Erica Goodman, and her life partner Patrick Fox, all of Melbourne, Florida.  Also survived by sister, Abby Hanselin and her husband Mike of Denver, Colorado; and brother-in-law...

Dorothy B. Dertzo entered into Rest on November 9, 2020, the birthday of her beloved husband, John, who passed away March 30, 2006. Dottie was a native of Burke County, Georgia and moved to Orlando, Florida after her husband, John retired from the United States Army. She attended Vidette High School and Penn State University. Dottie was a certified Director of Volunteer Services at Holiday Hospital and Humana Hospital Lucerne in Orlando. Dottie was very active in community and...

Peter “Pete” Vincent DeCarlo of Melbourne, FL died peacefully Monday, November 9th, 2020 after fighting cancer for 5 years. Pete was a loving husband, gardener, car enthusiast, and active member of Georgianna Church. He knew and deeply loved Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. He is survived by his wife Ann DeCarlo; son Jeffrey DeCarlo (Angelina) and grandsons Gianni and Nicco DeCarlo of Scotia, NY; his brother Paul DeCarlo(Shirley) of Schenectady, NY; his brother-in-law Ed...

Marilyn Ann Rigerman Nicholas, age 80, of Cape Canaveral, passed away on November 7, 2020.  She was at her home as was her wish.  She was born in Batavia, New York on September 9, 1940 and has lived in Brevard County, Florida for more than 50 years.  She is predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Leo Nicholas.  She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Kolombo, Debbie Brown, and Jean Diaz and her husband, Rico Diaz.  Grandchildren: ...

 Cheryl S. Richards was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Robert William and Doris Eileen Schmeling on November 2, 1946.  She attended the University of Colorado and worked as a career financial planner.   A brilliant, industrious, loving, caring, and generous woman, she devoted her life to her family and friends.  Cheryl enjoyed her large extended family, traveling, entertaining, and cultivating new friendships.  Her deepest devotion was to her faith and to her...

Kathleen Dooher Doyle (Kay), age 84, of Melbourne, FL passed away unexpectedly on November 5th. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Gerald L. Doyle (Jerry), and their children, Mary Tee (Mike) Devine, Susan (Dan) Shedd, Mike (Julie) Doyle Matt (Alicia) Doyle, and Amy (Bob) White. She was predeceased by parents William and Agnes Dooher, and siblings James and Peter Dooher. She attended Niagara University and graduated from Nazareth College with a BS in Biology. Grandma Kay was...