Mary Jo Brackett
, Florida
Mary Jo Brackett born on January 27 1937 in Cumberland MD to Joseph and Elenore Self passed away peacefully at home on April 18 2026. Mary Jo married Edward H. Eddie Dorgan Brackett before embarking to live in Germany for two years. Mary Jo is survived by her brother Joseph Self two sons Edward Tuffy Brackett and Joseph V. Brackett numerous grandchildren greatgrandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren. On her return to the US Mary Jo enrolled in college attaining her masters degree in education. She had a very long and rewarding career as an educator. Forever a teacher even after her retirement she never overlooked a teaching opportunity. An avid reader Mary Jo routinely read two or three books a week and as a result she could hold a dynamic conversation with anyone on any topic. After retirement Mary Jo volunteered her time tutoring rocking babies at a local hospital providing…
Robert Mitchell Mcpherson
, Florida
April 10, 2026
Robert Mitchell McPherson 66 died on April 11 2026 at Palm Bay Hospital in Palm Bay Florida. He was a true Florida native being born and raised in Eau Gallie now Melbourne Florida. He loved fishing in ponds lakes rivers and the ocean and enjoying the outdoors including backpacking in Yosemite National Park and hiking the hills of Appalachian Ohio. He loved all animals from his little Jack Russell Terrier Lacy to nurturing his baby cockatoo by bottle feeding it. Robert enjoyed reading immensely especially by authors Edgar Allan Poe and Steven King. His book collection was impressive. He was an original heavymetal head. Black Sabbath was his favorite band growing up but his genres evolved as he did. He had a long career as a quality inspector with L3Harris and was a trusted and loyal employee. He lived in California in his early adult years then moved to Ohio…
Mary Louise Schmaltz
, Florida
Mary Louise Amera was born to Esther Elisabeth and Walter Emery Amera on September 13 1940 in the town of Scott Wisconsin. She joined her siblings Dorothy Phyillis Charles Chuck and Eunies Eunie. The family soon moved to Madison Wisconsin where she attended Lapham Elementary and Central High School where she met her soon to be husband Guido Cecchini. Together they brought 4 children into the world. Sara Colleen Jeffery Dino William Guido and Juliana Elisabeth. Tragedy struck at an early age with the loss of Jeffry. She moved to Eau Claire Wisconsin in 1969 and attended the University of Wisconsin where she earned her bachelors degree met and married Julius Karl Schmaltz on February 14 1976 adding Gary Thomas and Jody Lynne to their blended family. Soon to follow came the joys of her life her grandchildren. Steven Anna Amy Michelle Amber and Mia. Many great grandchildren were to…
Joseph James Eibner
, Florida
Joseph James Eibner age 102 passed away peacefully on May 4 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Joseph lived a long and meaningful life. Born in Buffalo NY to Joseph and Rebekah Eibner he grew up during the Great Depression an experience that helped shape the character resilience and values he carried throughout his life. A proud member of the United States Army Air Corp. Joseph faithfully served during World War II in the Pacific Theater a chapter of his life he carried with both honor and humility. Following the war Joseph married the love of his life Verna Rhodehouse. He attended the University at Buffalo where he earned a masters degree in School Administration before moving his family to Valhalla NY to begin a distinguished career in education. Joseph devoted 30 years of his life to education as an exceptional school administrator at Columbus Avenue Elementary School…
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