Obituaries
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Norma Jean White
Feb 4, 2013
Norma Jean White, 85, died February 4, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. White was born in Marquette, Kansas and moved to Port St. Lucie 7 years ago from Fort Pierce. She enjoyed writing poetry and stories, painting and computers. Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Harvey of Port St. Lucie, FL and Karen Hogue of Ft. Pierce, FL; brothers,...
Dixie Lee Salter Joiner
Feb 2, 2013
DIXIE LEE SALTER JOINER Fort Pierce, Florida Dixie Lee Salter Joiner, 78, died February 2, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Dixie was born in Okeechobee, Florida and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1938, coming from Okeechobee, FL. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Methodist Church of Fort Pierce. Survivors include her husband of 36...
James M. Rich
Feb 2, 2013
James Michael Rich Loving Husband James M. Rich, 70, of Hutchinson Island, Florida and Ellicottville, New York died February 2, 2013 at St. Lucie Hospice House in Ft. Pierce, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary. He also leaves behind four nephews, one niece, several cousins, neighbors and friends. His parents, Anthony & Mary Rich and...
Patricia Ann Ostmann
Feb 1, 2013
Patricia Ann Ostmann, 81, died February 1, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Ostmann was born in Hill, New Hampshire and moved to Ft. Pierce 20 years ago coming from Palm Beach Gardens. She was a bridge teacher and avid player as well as a seamstress. Survivors include her husband, William Ostmann of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Alan Ostmann of...
Ana Luisa Figueroa
Feb 1, 2013
Ana Luisa Figueroa Fort Pierce, Florida Ana Luisa Figueroa, age 88, died February 1, 2013 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Ms. Figueroa was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Ft. Pierce over 35 years ago from the Bronx, New York. She enjoyed sewing, jigsaw puzzles and cooking. She was a wonderful grandma and loved her family dearly. She is survived...
Margaret Alice Burns
Feb 1, 2013
Margaret Alice Burns entered into eternal peace February 1, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Margaret, a lifelong native of Fort Pierce was born on August 4, 1933 to John B. and Mary May Pettey. She enjoyed growing up in the area and often walked with her dog in tow to the movie theater. She graduated from Dan McCarty High School...
Marian Helen Bernhard Drever
Jan 31, 2013
Marian Helen Bernhard Drever, 91, died January 31, 2013 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mrs. Drever was born in Beecher, Illinois and moved to Vero Beach in 1957. Prior to retirement, she was the Treasurer of American Auxilliary, Secretary, Treasurer and Auxiliary Member of the Coast Guard and was also an exercise instructor. Survivors include her step-son, Donald Drever of Fort...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...