Paul W. Cosner, age 91, passed away at Sebastian River Medical Center on December 25, 2011. He was Born March 22, 1920, in North Springfield, Pennsylvania to Charles W. and Alta M. Cosner

After retiring from the New York Central Railroad, Paul owned several small businesses, and served as a District Justice and Director of Civil Defense in Crawford County PA. After moving to Florida, he was a business owner and actively volunteered as a member of City Council and Planning and Zoning in Fellsmere.

He was preceded in death by his wife Luella and is survived by his seven children: Sons, Richard, Randy, Chris, Kerry, and Terry Cosner, and daughters Lori VanAuken and Shana Lastinger, sixteen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Paul was a resident of Fellsmere from 1977 to 1994 and later moved to Sebastian where he resided until his death.

A celebration of life will be held at the Fellsmere Historical Church on Saturday, January 7, 2011 at 2:00 PM.

Memorial contributions are welcome at VNA & Hospice Foundation Inc., 1110 35th lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Thanks to Pelican Gardens ALF in Sebastian, Sebastian River Medical Center, VNA Hospice in Vero Beach, Fellsmere Historical Church, and Roseland United Methodist Church for their help and support.