Obituaries: August 11, 2014

JOHN BUYER, 85, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on August 4, 2014. Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com (8/11/14)
NEIL KENNETH DAVIDSON, 76, of Vero Beach, died August 6, 2014 at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach. Neil was born in Meadville, PA and lived in Vero Beach for 60 years coming from his birth place.He was a graduate of Vero Beach High School, Class of 1956. Neil worked as a carpenter for the Netto Construction Company, Vero Beach for 30 years before his retirement in 2003. He was a charter member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1822 in Vero Beach.

Survivors include wife of 58 years, Barbara Davison of Vero Beach; son, Walter Davison of Vero Beach; grandson, Robert Davison of Fort Pierce; granddaughters, Debbera Davison Ortiz and Carrie Davison both of Vero Beach; great-grandsons, Connor Davison of Middleburg, FL and Brian Ortiz of Vero Beach; great-granddaughters, Cassie Davison of Middleburg, FL, Morgan Davison, Lannie Davison and Shawnna Davison all of Vero Beach; brothers, Ronald Davison of Castleberry and Richard Davison of Vero Beach and brother-in-laws, Eddie Horne of Salem, FL and Jerry Horne (Brenda) of Vero Beach. Neil was preceded in death by his grandson, Brian Davison.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014 Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach with Rev. John Kerry officiating. Strunk Funeral Home (8/11/14)

DOREEN J. KOCH, 97, passed away August 7, 2014 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. Doreen was born May 14th, 1917 in Newark, New Jersey. Mrs. Koch moved to Vero Beach in 1982 coming from Skaneateles, NY. Before retirment, Mrs. Koch worked for the state of New York as an Examiner with the Workers Compensation Board in Syracuse. She traveled with her husband during WW II until he was sent over-seas. Doreen was an active volunteer with the Vero Beach Museum of Art and Indian River Medical Center. She belonged to MOAA as a charter member and Welcome Wagon.

Survivors are her son Ronald, daughter-in-law, Jan Detar; grandchildren, Natalie and Nicholas. She was preceded in death by her parents Elsa and Joseph Gottsmann; husband, Augustus A. Koch and step-father Earl Lynch.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County Florida. PO Box 644 Vero Beach, FL 32961-0644 or hsvb.org. At the request of the family, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book is available at http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (8/11/14)