Obituaries

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John William Longfellow

John William Longfellow

May 30, 2017

John William Longfellow, 59, died May 30, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Longfellow was born in Muncie, Indiana and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida. Memorial contributions to help defray burial expenses may be made to Community Services, 437 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

Don Gomez

Don Gomez

May 29, 2017

Gomez, Don, of Port St Lucie Fl died peacefully on May 29 2017. He was the son of Doris and Norman Gomez(both deceased), husband of Karen Gomez, father of Melissa Ramirez and Dane Gomez brother of Joya Gomez, Carlos Gomez, Vida O'Neal and Terry Chan-a-Shing,uncle of Kevin and Tessa Chan-a-Shing Colston,Tracey ONeal Pate,Michelle Ryan , Kwamne Ryan, Karla Gomez and...

Gordon "Hank" Morgan

Gordon "Hank" Morgan

May 25, 2017

Gordon "Hank" Morgan, 98, passed away on May 25, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in Bristol, Rhode Island, son of Ralph M. Morgan and Sarah Chaffee Morgan. He graduated from Colt Memorial High School in Bristol, Rhode Island where he was All State in Baseball and Football. He graduated Providence College and Georgetown University Dental School. He...

Sgt. Robert Charles Valentine

Sgt. Robert Charles Valentine

May 25, 2017

Sgt. Robert Charles Valentine, 44, passed away May 25, 2017 surrounded by family. He battled colorectal cancer with courage and tenacity for four years. Rob was a loving husband, Dad, son, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, and brother-in-arms. He was a veteran having proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Rob was a 21 year veteran of the St. Lucie...

Paula Ellen Fote

Paula Ellen Fote

May 22, 2017

Paula Ellen (Goggin) Fote passed away unexpectedly, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born July 29, 1941 in Dunkirk, New York. Wife of Peter A. Fote for 53 years, married February 8, 1964. Survivors include her mother, Eleanor Goggin; Sister, Sharon (Gary) Klaybor of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and her four children, Pamela (Jim)...

Frances Abstein Ramsey Gibbons

Frances Abstein Ramsey Gibbons

May 22, 2017

Frances Abstein Ramsey Gibbons was born Feb. 17, 1918, and deceased May 22, 2017. Frances was the last surviving sibling of the 9 born to Ella and George Abstein, one of the earliest pioneer families in Ft. Pierce. George settled the family here in 1899, following the development of rail transportation during the "Flagler Heyday". He served on the first...

Thomas L. Campbell

Thomas L. Campbell

May 21, 2017

Thomas L. Campbell, 70, passed away at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Tom moved to Fort Pierce in 1987 with his young family to pursue his law career and a life with no snow. Tom was a jack of all trades and a master of many. He owned his own...

Mary Troesch

Mary Troesch

May 20, 2017

Mary Troesch, 65, passed away on May 20, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Troesch, a native of Delaware, Ohio, has been a resident of Fort Pierce for over 40 years. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and a dear friend to all. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching cooking shows, and was a devoted...

Giuseppina Defalco

Giuseppina Defalco

May 18, 2017

Giuseppina DeFalco, 88, passed away on May 18, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. DeFalco moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 2012 coming from Brooklyn, New York. Giuseppina enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and taking care of her family and home. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include husband of 61 years, Domenico DeFalco of Port Saint...

Robert "Bob" Brockman Jr

Robert "Bob" Brockman Jr

May 17, 2017

Robert “Bob” George Brockman, Jr., 84, died May 17, 2017 at Tradition Medical Center in Port Saint Lucie, Florida after a long illness. Bob was born August 25, 1932 in Rolla, MO to Vida “Peggy” (Felkerson) Brockman and Robert George Brockman, Sr. Bob was raised in Springfield, Missouri, where he graduated from Central High School in 1950. He proudly served...

Jack Raymond Cobb

Jack Raymond Cobb

May 17, 2017

Jack Raymond Cobb, 55, died May 17, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Memorial donations to help defray burial expenses may be made to Community Services, 437 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

Edna C. Southard

Edna C. Southard

May 16, 2017

Edna Catherine Southard, 88, died May 16, 2017 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Southard was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida in 2000. She was a homemaker and loved to shop. Survivors include her sons, Charles “Buddy” Southard and Christopher Southard both of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter, Catherine (Alex) Cary of Las...

Jerri Yolanda Vandeventer

Jerri Yolanda Vandeventer

May 16, 2017

Yolanda Vandeventer, 54, died May 16, 2017 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mrs. Vandeventer was born in Springfield, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. She was a restaurant manager. Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca Fackler and Chrystal Vandeventer; brothers, Roger Fields, Paul (Jackie) Fields, Erain Walker and Russell Walker and grandchildren, Kacey Fackler and Olivia Viscount. A...

Daniel R. Bohren

Daniel R. Bohren

May 16, 2017

Daniel R. Bohren, 54, died May 16, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Bohren was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. He enjoyed boat riding, music and church. Survivors include his mother, Sylvia Bohren of Fort Pierce, FL; sister, Bonnie (Eddie) Schilling of Newnan, GA; niece, Valerie Jett of Jacksonville, FL; nephew, Michael Lott, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL. He...

Barney Romm

Barney Romm

May 15, 2017

Barney Romm, 86, passed away on May 15, 2017. Barney was born on July 4, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Yetta and Samuel Romm. He was an avid reader and loved to make model airplanes. Barney worked for many years as a Sales Manager for Passanante Brothers in Bristol, Pennsylvania. He retired in 1983 and moved to Fort Pierce, Florida....

Steve A. Tyson

Steve A. Tyson

May 14, 2017

Steve A. Tyson, 63, died May 14, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Tyson resided in Fort Pierce, Florida. Memorial donations to help defray burial expenses may be made to Community Services, 437 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

Eboniee Jeanne Gregg

Eboniee Jeanne Gregg

May 14, 2017

Eboniee Jeanne Gregg, 1 year old, went to heaven on May 14, 2017. Eboniee is survived by her mother, Tylor Nicole Gregg of Fort Pierce, FL; brothers, Bentley Gregg and her twin, Lawson Gregg of Fort Pierce, FL; sister, Serenity Gregg of Fort Pierce, FL; grandparents, Robert & Laura Gregg of Fort Pierce, FL; father, Brandon Evans of Vero Beach,...

Bertha L. Carpenter-Scibran-Burnside

Bertha L. Carpenter-Scibran-Burnside

May 14, 2017

Bertha L. Carpenter-Scibran-Burnside August 28, 1928-May 14, 2017 She was born in Buffalo, New York and was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. She was preceded in death by husband Florian A. Scibran & husband Leo Burnside, Son Michael J. Scibran , Sisters Josephine Carpenter, Betty Carpenter-McNatty, Brothers, Charlie Carpenter, Robert Carpenter. Survivors include, Daughters, Joyce Scibran- Kelly, Katherine Scibran,...

Marvin Dean Evans

Marvin Dean Evans

May 13, 2017

Marvin Dean Evans, 61, died May 13, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Evans was born in Elyria, Ohio and has resided in Fort Pierce since he was 12 years old coming from Crossville, Tennessee. Marvin was a painter and a very hard worker. He loved cars, concerts and movies. He liked karate when he was younger and always loved...

Janice Ruth Palmer Roberts

Janice Ruth Palmer Roberts

May 11, 2017

Janice Ruth Palmer Roberts, 69, passed away peacefully on May11, 2017. Janice worked for the City of Fort Pierce in the Clerks Office and the City Mangers Office, once leaving the City 34 years ago she dedicated her life to all of her boys including her husband. Janice was active in the First Baptist Church, and enjoyed watching the many...