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Mary M. Thornton

Mary M. Thornton

Mar 20, 2017

Mary M. Thornton, 89, died March 20, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Thornton was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and came to Fort Pierce in 1958. She retired from Indian River Community College in 1990. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fort Pierce, member of the Women’s Club, Fort Pierce, and of the Fort Pierce Garden Club....

Danilo Garcia

Danilo Garcia

Mar 20, 2017

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our son Danilito at age 40 on March 20, 2017. He was a good son, brother, grandson, uncle and a friend to so many. He loved spending time with his family, bowling, dancing, and playing Call of Duty with his Call of Duty family. His favorite holiday...

Ruth F. Haisley

Ruth F. Haisley

Mar 19, 2017

Ruth F. Haisley, 102, passed away on March 19, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Haisley was born in Hamilton County, Ohio and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida. Prior to retirement, she was a bookkeeper. Survivors include her sister, Jeannette H. Lloyd; stepsons, Russell and Richard Haisley and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Corena Ferris

Corena Ferris

Mar 19, 2017

Corena Ferris passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on the morning of March 19, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She loved spending time with her family and friends, telling jokes and going to the arcades. Corena is survived by her husband of 31 years, Gary Ferris; her children, Corena, Samantha, and Tyler;...

Richard J. Schichtel

Richard J. Schichtel

Mar 18, 2017

Richard J. Schichtel, 84, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away on March 18, 2017 at his home. Mr. Schichtel moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 1980 coming from Buffalo, New York. Richard was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church; he served the church as a Eucharistic Minister and volunteered at the Holy Family Thrift Shoppe. Richard was...

Frank "Cuchi" Reyes

Frank "Cuchi" Reyes

Mar 18, 2017

Frank “Cuchi” Reyes, 51, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away March 18, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Reyes moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 2004 coming from Miami, Florida. “Frank the Painter,” worked seven days a week all day and night. He loved music and always had it playing while he was working. He was a loving...

Benjamin P. Thompson

Benjamin P. Thompson

Mar 18, 2017

Benjamin P. Thompson, 90, passed away on March 18, 2017 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born in Washington, D.C. and has been a seasonal resident of Fort Pierce, Florida for over 20 years coming from Maryland. Benjamin proudly served in the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of...

Henry "Harry" Pugsley

Henry "Harry" Pugsley

Mar 16, 2017

Henry “Harry” Pugsley, 81, of Fort Pierce, FL, formerly of Vineland, passed away on March 16, 2017 at his home. He was a 1953 Sacred Heart High School graduate. He served 5 years and was honorably discharged from the National Guard in 1963. He was the owner of Harry’s Sunoco Station in Vineland up until 1973. He then relocated to...

Margaret Ruth Ponte

Margaret Ruth Ponte

Mar 14, 2017

Margaret Ruth Ponte, 97, died March 14, 2017 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Ponte was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and moved to Fort Pierce in 1992 coming from Warwick, Rhode Island. She was a member of the Westside Baptist Church, Fort Pierce Women’s Club, and Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge. Survivors include her husband of 37...

Grace Anne Muscolino

Grace Anne Muscolino

Mar 12, 2017

Grace A. Muscolino "Gracie" Muscolino, 88, of Ft. Pierce, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2017. She was born to the late John & Angeline Muscolino on November 14, 1928, in Syracuse, NY. After graduating from Central High School, she became Assistant Manager of The Darling Shop on Salina St. where she worked for 12 years before she became Head...

Sherry Ann Rise

Sherry Ann Rise

Mar 12, 2017

Sherry Rise, 65, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2017 at her son and Juanita’s home surrounded by Terry and family after a long battle with COPD. Sherry was born in Monroe, Michigan and was raised in Port Clinton, Ohio. She moved to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1975. She worked for Hughes Supply’s, Sunrise Ford, and The Elks Lodge #1520....

James "J.R." Richard Soop

James "J.R." Richard Soop

Mar 12, 2017

James Richard “J.R.” Soop White City, Florida March 17th, 1941 – March 12th, 2017 “The Man of Many Hats” James Richard “J.R.” Soop, loving called “Pat” by his Dutch mother and railroad working father, was born in 1941 on St. Patrick’s Day in New Jersey and died Sunday, March 12th in Fort Pierce, FL. Boldly braving life’s adventures, J.R. set...

Mary Lou Allen

Mary Lou Allen

Mar 11, 2017

Mary “Ludie” “Mimi” Lou Allen, 85, passed away on March 11, 2017 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. She has been a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida for 57 years coming from Berea, Kentucky, where she was born. Mary was extremely dedicated to her family as well as her church, Westside Baptist Church. She was very passionate about her career in...

Harry A. Olson

Harry A. Olson

Mar 10, 2017

Harry Albert Olson, 95, passed away March 10, 2017 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. A service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 622 SW Prima Vista Blvd Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34983.

Lynn J. Thaxton

Lynn J. Thaxton

Mar 10, 2017

Lynn J. Thaxton, 61, died March 10, 2017 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Memorial contributions to help defray burial expenses may be made to the Community Services, 437 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

John H. Mccreary

John H. Mccreary

Mar 9, 2017

John H. McCreary, 94 passed away on March 9, 2017 in Fort Pierce, FL Mr. McCreary was born in Cleveland, Ohio, May 21, 1922 one of three children to Charles and Mary McCreary. John was a World War II Navy Veteran leaving service in 1946 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. John was a home builder for more than...

Michael "Mikey Barbare

Michael "Mikey Barbare

Mar 9, 2017

A beautiful soul went to heaven on Thursday, March 9th, 2017; Michael Trace Barbare was born on January 24, 1990 to Donnie and Ann Grant Barbare. Mikey was a wonderfully special son who filled many hearts with love and joy for twenty-seven years. He enjoyed walks down the pier, spending time with his family and friends, and watching videos. He...

Doris M Heilfurth

Doris M Heilfurth

Mar 9, 2017

Doris M. Heilfurth, age 84, of Sebastian, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 9, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard P. Heilfurth; two sons, James and Paul Heilfurth. She is survived by her 1 sister, 1 brother, and her 3 children; Peter (Vona) Heilfurth, Eric (Sherry) Heilfurth, and Donna (Paul) Halleran. She had 6...

Walter W. Thiemann

Walter W. Thiemann

Mar 8, 2017

Walter W. Thiemann Port Saint Lucie, Florida Walter W. Thiemann, 86, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away March 8, 2017 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Mr. Thiemann was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 1996 coming from Cincinnati. Walter was an Air Force Veteran, serving in the Korean War.He worked for many years...

Orrin Lawrence Vickers

Orrin Lawrence Vickers

Mar 7, 2017

Orrin Lawrence Vickers, 68, was born on August 3, 1948. He was a life long resident of Fort Pierce, Florida where he started his land clearing company, Treasure Coast Tractor Service. LV was known to never have a bad day. It was impossible for him to meet a stranger or to find him not smiling. His passions included fishing, hunting,...

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