NATALIE OBERHOUS EDWARDS, passed away peacefully on March 16 in Vero Beach, FL, after a valiant 28-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was the beloved wife of 62 years of Dr. Jay Edwards, and mother to four children who adored her. She and her husband moved to Vero Beach in 1998 after enjoying much of their married life in Wethersfield, CT. 

Throughout their life together, Natalie and Jay enjoyed traveling in the US and abroad, playing golf with their friends and family, and appreciating their expanding family. Natalie enjoyed cooking, often whipping up extravagant dishes from the James Beard cookbook, playing bridge, reading, and doing exquisite needlework. Never one to shy away from a challenge, she also tried her hand at woodcarving and basketmaking. Natalie was an accomplished golfer at Wethersfield Country Club, and instilled a love of golf in her children. Many Sunday dinners were spent in front of the television, rooting her oldest son Bruce, a professional PGA Tour caddy, and Tom Watson on to victory. 
Natalie graduated from the Mount St. Joseph Academy in West Hartford, CT and from the School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Pennsylvania, where she met her future husband. She worked as a dental hygienist in Connecticut and then as her husband’s office manager for years. However, her greatest joy was being a supportive and loving wife, a stay-at-home mom, Nana to seven grandchildren, and friend to countless.

She was preceded in death by her son Bruce, who died from ALS in 2004. Survivors include husband Jay, daughter Gwyn Dieterle and her husband Leonard of Franklin, MA; son Dr. Brian Edwards and his wife Laurie of Steamboat Springs, CO; daughter Christine Edwards and her husband John Cutcher of Annapolis, MD; grandchildren Meghan, Madeleine and Jay Dieterle, Natalie, Christopher and Alisa Cutcher, and Kresta Venning; and her brother, A. Edward Oberhaus of Bronxville, NY.

A celebration of her life will be held on May 10, 2014, 10:00 am, at the Community Church of Vero Beach. Friends of Natalie are encouraged to take their mothers or good friends to lunch and enjoy their time together in her memory. Donations can be made to either the Bruce Edwards Foundation for ALS Research, Vivian Thompson, Treasurer, P.O. Box 37, Crownsville, MD 21032, http://www.BruceEdwardsFoundation.org, 410-923-0506, or the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131, http://www.parkinson.org, 800-473-4636. http://www.lowtherfuneralhome.com  (3/21/14)

ROBERT FREEMON, 67, of Vero Beach passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at VNA Hospice House. Robert was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Vero Beach 7 years ago, coming from New York State. Having a very entrepreneurial spirit, Robert, was a self-taught jewelry designer and goldsmith. He was a member of the Airmasters R.C. Club of Sebastian where he loved to build and fly model planes.

Robert is survived by his wife of 46 years, Robin Fremon; son, Keith Fremon; son-in-law, Raul Frisneda and many loved friends.

At the request of the family, services will be private. The family request that any desired donations be made to VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of the arrangements. Please share condolences at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com (3/21/14)

JAMES COOLIDGE JUDAH, 90, passed away March 20, 2014 at his home in Sebastian.  He was born October 25, 1923 to Bascomb and Bessie Leila Judah in Holmes County, Florida and has lived in Sebastian for 75 years coming from his birthplace. Coolidge Judah was one of the founding commercial fisherman of the Indian River. Along with his father and brothers they opened Judah and Sons Fish Market in 1949. Sixty-five years later, he stilled owned and operated this timeless family tradition. He was a loved father, grandfather and great grandfather who was a genuine soul that took pride in providing for his family while doing what he loved most, living his life on the river.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Viola S. Judah; children, Linda Colvin, Bobby Judah, Vicki Birch, and Kevin Judah; stepchildren, Diane Lloyd, Kathy Siebert, Margaret Goodwin and Joe Warren all of Sebastian; sister, Kathleen Baird of Palm Bay; 17 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Coolidge was preceded in death by three siblings; a grandson and a nephew.

Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society of America, Inc., 4360 North Lake Boulevard Suite 109, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 in memory of James C. Judah. Visitation will be held from 1 – 3 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Strunk Funeral Home. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (3/21/14)

MARGARET K. MCCRACKEN, 65, died March 19, 2014 at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian. She was born in Trenton City, New Jersey and lived in Sebastian for 25 years coming from Groveville, New Jersey. Margie worked as a nurse for 14 years in the Sebastian area. After her retirement from nursing she managed the Pink Corner Gift Shop at Indian River Medical Center for 9 years.

Survivors include husband of 29 years, Dennis McCracken of Sebastian; sister, Wendy Jopko of Sebastian; brother, Arthur Williams of Monrow Township, New Jersey; nephews, Kristofer Jopko, Daniel Williams and Joseph Williams and niece, Megan Williams.

At the family’s request there are no services scheduled at this time. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (3/21/14)

PETER EUGENE ZACRCONE, 82, died March 18, 2014 at his home in Micco, FL. 

Mr. Zarcone was born in Islip, New York and lived in Micco for 25 years coming from Long Island, New York. 

He was a United States Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. 

Mr. Zarcone was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, FL.

Survivors include wife of 59 years, Joan Zarcone of Micco; sons, Peter Zarcone (Karen) of Long Island, New York and Thomas Zarcone of Micco, Florida; daughter, Diane Zarcone of South Carolina; brother, John Zarcone (Darcy) of Palm Coast, FL; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. 
Mr. Zarcone was preceded in death by his daughters, Carol and Nancy. 

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3375 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 in memory of Peter Eugene Zarcone.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2014 Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. A prayer service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Strunk Funeral home. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (3/21/14)

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