All Obituaries

Gary L. Grinder November 18, 1957 - November 6, 2018   Gary L. Grinder, 60, of Key Largo, Florida, formerly of Apollo, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in his home. Born November 18, 1957, he was a son of Betty V. (Williamson) Grinder of Apollo, and the late Frank A. Grinder. Gary was a 1975 graduate of Kiski Area High School, and worked locally for a time at Crawford Construction. He more recently was employed by the Florida Keys Aqueduct...

Sharon Margaret Barr, also known to her students as Doey, Holey, Meyer, and Barr, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at her home in Tavernier, FL on October 19, 2018. Sharon was a resident of the Florida Keys for over 26 years; born on June 15, 1939 in Passaic, NJ to David & Bertha (McCabe) Doey.  She graduated from Manasquan High School, and went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree from Albright College.  Sharon was an AP English, Spanish and Speech teacher at the...

On October 28, 2018 Dwight “Ike” Beal (73) left this world in peace. Karen, his loving wife of 46 years was by his side. Natives of Pittsburgh, Ike and Karen came to Key Largo in 1972 on their honeymoon and stayed. Ike worked in many different jobs over the years - but his pride was serving his community for 30 years in the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department and Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps as well as Monroe County Fire Rescue. Through his leadership, distinguished...