Sara O'Connel Svelling

Sara O'Connel Svelling, 74, died May 20, 2011, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. She was born in Bangor, Maine, and lived in Sebastian for 37 years, coming from Manahawkin, N.J. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Arnold; sons, Kris Svelling of Sebastian and Arnold Svelling Jr. Of Charleston, S.C.; daughters, Esther Svelling Cummins of Sebastian and Kristine Lanera of White Plains, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff O'Connel. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice House, 1111 36th St. Vero Beach. FL 32960. Services: No services are planned. Arrangements are by Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Sebastian. A guestbook is available at seawindsfh.com.