Obituary: Dr. Edward Fetherolf

Dr. Edward Fetherolf, age 89, of Osprey, Fla., died Aug. 25, 2025. He is survived by his loving daughters, Lisa and Lauren Fetherolf. Dr. Fetherolf was born Feb. 11, 1937, to James M. and Eloise Fetherolf (nee Cheney). He grew up in Greenwich, Conn., and White Plains, N.Y. He earned his bachelor of science degree from Pennsylvania State University, master’s degree from Boston University, Ph.D. in biology from Temple University Medical School, and his M.D. from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He was a board-certified ophthalmologist working in Englewood and Venice, Fla., for over 40 years. He has earned honors, including being a distinguished member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He achieved the prestigious recognition of being a part of the Leading Physicians of the World.

In his free time, Dr. Fetherolf enjoyed boating, canoeing, snorkeling, and walking his beloved dog, Ernie. Dr. Fetherolf was dedicated to his practice and to his surviving daughters. He will be greatly missed and live on through his daughters.