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Jackie Allan Ricks

Jackie Allan Ricks

Jan 28, 2013

Jackie Allan Ricks, age 62, died on January 28, 2013 in Fort Pierce, FL. He worked in the construction industry as a painter, carpenter and plumber. He was born in Edison, GA and moved to Fort Pierce as a child. He loved music, playing the guitar and painting. He enjoyed helping others, and always put other people ahead of himself....

Linda Sue Clark Barkey

Linda Sue Clark Barkey

Jan 27, 2013

Linda Sue Clark Barkey,60, died January 27, 2013, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Linda was born in Tampa, Florida, and was a life-long resident of Fort Pierce. She was a beautician. Survivors include her mother, Shelia McPherson and father, Bill McPherson both of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters, Tammy Frison and Amber Michel both of Jensen Beach, FL; fiancé, Ed Patterson of...

Joan F. Buckley

Joan F. Buckley

Jan 26, 2013

Joan F. Buckley Joan F. Buckley, age 83, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Ft. Pierce. Ms. Buckley was born in New York City and moved to Ft. Pierce over 30 years ago. She was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church and the International Executive House Keepers Association. She retired from St. Lucie Medical Center as director of housekeeping...

Julie Ann Gaines

Julie Ann Gaines

Jan 25, 2013

Julie Ann Gaines, 74, of The Villages, Florida, died January 25, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida . She was born Julie Ann Tuck in Los Angeles, California, on October 21, 1938. She was the baby in “Gone with The Wind,” appearing with Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh as they strolled Bonnie Blue Butler in the horse baby carriage. The scene...

Marian Gedney Manikas

Marian Gedney Manikas

Jan 25, 2013

Marian Gedney Manikas Marian Gedney Manikas of Demorest, GA, formerly of Ft. Pierce, FL, died on January 25, 2013. Marian was a microbiologist, ASCP for forty years. She was a recipient of the “Dr. Thomas F. First Humanitarian Award.” Her dedication to her chosen field was eclipsed by her love and dedication to her family and friends. Survivors include daughter...

Joanne Nancy Hart

Joanne Nancy Hart

Jan 24, 2013

Joanne Hart Sebastian, Florida Joanne Hart, 69, died January 24, 2013 in Melbourne, Florida. Mrs. Hart was born in Atlanta City, New Jersey and moved to Sebastian, Florida in 2004 coming from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. She was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Sebastian. She had been active in the Pleasant Woods Civic Association and soccer...

Jewell W. Taylor

Jewell W. Taylor

Jan 24, 2013

Jewell W. Taylor, 88, died January 24, 2013 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Taylor was born in Monterey, Tennessee and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1954 coming from Nashville, TN. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for many years, a laboratory tech for Scott Medical Laboratory, and a member of First United Methodist Church....

Rita Ann Lavin

Rita Ann Lavin

Jan 24, 2013

Rita Ann Lavin Fort Pierce, FL Rita Ann Lavin, 86, died January 24, 2013 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Lavin was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida. Prior to retirement, Rita was a hairdresser. She was a faithful member of Sunrise Tabernacle Church. She loved animals and her family dearly. Survivors include her daughter, Diana Lynn Lavin of Ft....

Carolyn A. Bailey

Carolyn A. Bailey

Jan 23, 2013

Carolyn Airlene Sapp Bailey On January 23, 2013, Carolyn A. Sapp Bailey, 81, of Ft. Pierce, Florida passed peacefully in her sleep at St. Lucie Hospice House. Carolyn was born on December 10, 1931 in Douglas, Georgia, daughter of Walter L. and Caroline Carver Sapp. The family permanently settled in Fort Pierce when she was four. Her father owned a...

Marvin Anthony Franklin

Marvin Anthony Franklin

Jan 22, 2013

Marvin “Ace” Anthony Franklin, 54, died January 22, 2013 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Franklin was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2009. He was a welder and loved life and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 9 years, Sylva of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters, Taria Franklin of Maryland, Lynnette Franklin of New York and Terry...

Joyce Ellen Oubari

Joyce Ellen Oubari

Jan 22, 2013

Joyce Ellen Oubari Joyce Ellen Oubari, 74, died January 22, 2013 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Oubari was born in Washington, District of Columbia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1975 coming from New York. She was Department Chairperson of the Medical Assisting Program at Indian River State College and previously was a Nursing Recruiter for Lawnwood Regional Medical Center....

Helen J. Janiszewski

Helen J. Janiszewski

Jan 20, 2013

HELEN J. JANISZEWSKI Fort Pierce, Florida Helen J. Janiszewski, 99, died January 20, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Helen was born in Helmetta, New Jersey, and was a resident of Fort Pierce. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her son, Richard (Patricia A.) Janiszewski of Fort Pierce, FL; sister-in-law, Florence Kowalski; grandchildren: Mark...

Cathelene Pearson

Cathelene Pearson

Jan 19, 2013

CATHELENE PEARSON Fort Pierce, Florida Cathelene Pearson, 88, died January 19, 2013, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Cathelene was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1984, coming from N. Baltimore, Ohio. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Taffus Pearson of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters, Mary Rader...

Lucy Jo Rhodes

Lucy Jo Rhodes

Jan 16, 2013

Lucy Jo Rhodes, 90, died January 16, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Rhodes was born in Anniston, Alabama and resided in Port St. Lucie for the last several years coming from Wauchula, Florida. Lucy was a nurse’s aide for several years and was also a professional seamstress. She was an excellent cook. Survivors include her son, Ralph H....

Michael Demondo

Michael Demondo

Jan 15, 2013

Michael DeMondo, 84, died January 15, 2013 in Stuart, Florida. Mr. DeMondo was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2006 coming from Loxahtchee, Florida. He was a member of the Elks Club in Liberty, New York. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Doris DeMondo of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughters, Jackie Pulhorn of...

Barbara Dawn Goodin

Barbara Dawn Goodin

Jan 14, 2013

Barbara Dawn Goodin, 71, died January 14, 2013 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Goodin was born in Suffolk, Virginia and moved to the Treasure Coast in 1979, residing in Vero Beach for a short time and resided in Fort Pierce at the time of her death. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Vince Goodin of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters,...

Luz Maria Brown

Luz Maria Brown

Jan 13, 2013

Luz Maria Brown, 45, died January 13, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Lucy Brown was born in Mexico and moved to Fort Pierce 10 years ago from West Palm Beach, Florida. She was a medical assistant. She enjoyed cooking, collecting saints, going to church, music, and helping others. She was a member of the Ladies Amway Club. Survivors include her...

Freda Ada Sitzmann

Freda Ada Sitzmann

Jan 13, 2013

Freda Ada Sitzmann, 90, died on January 13, 2013 in Thomasville, Georgia. Mrs. Sitzmann was born in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Homestead, Florida from Fort Pierce 21 years ago. She was residing in Cairo, Georgia at the time of her death. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She was such a wonderful mom with a great...

Edith Paganucci

Edith Paganucci

Jan 13, 2013

Edith Paganucci, 97, died January 13, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Paganucci was born in Clinton, Indiana and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1958 from Elmhurst, Illinois where she resided until 1989 before moving to Port St. Lucie, Florida. She owned and operated La Madelon Motel in Fort Pierce for 13 years, from 1958-1971. She was an active...

Robert Elwin Savold

Robert Elwin Savold

Jan 12, 2013

Robert Elwin Savold, 85, died January 12, 2013, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1990, coming from Massapequa Park, New York. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during WWII, a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, a member of the Elks BPOE...

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