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Kendrick Dean Balkom

Kendrick Dean Balkom

Dec 21, 2008

Kendrick Dean Balkom, age 51, died in Fort Pierce, FL on December 21, 2008. He was born in Warrington, England and moved here in 1959, coming from England. He was a Supervisor for the St. Lucie County Road & Bridge Department and was a member of The Crossing Community Church, Archie’s Campus. He is survived by his wife of 13...

William Guy Rader

William Guy Rader

Dec 20, 2008

WILLIAM GUY RADER William “Billy” Rader died December 20, 2008 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Billy was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1994, coming from N. Baltimore, Ohio. He enjoyed going to music concerts, cooking on the grill and playing play-station. Survivors include his mother, Mary Lucille Rader of Fort Pierce, FL; brothers,...

Byron Shepherd

Byron Shepherd

Dec 19, 2008

Byron Shepherd, 76, died December 19, 2008, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Byron was born in Ordway, Kentucky, and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1981, coming from Alma, Michigan. He was a heavy equipment operator in the citrus industry and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his sons, Benny Shepherd and Rickie Shepherd both...

John T. Britcher

John T. Britcher

Dec 19, 2008

John T. Britcher, 81, died December 19, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Britcher was born in Schenectady, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1983 coming from Ticonderoga, New York. John was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Teacher in the New York School System for 25 years and was a volunteer driver for the St. Lucie...

Lucille Brown Talbert

Lucille Brown Talbert

Dec 16, 2008

Lucille Brown Talbert, 84, died December 16, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Talbert was born in Bishopville, South Carolina and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1972 coming from Bishopville. She was a seamstress. Survivors include her daughters, Frankie Geddings of Sumter, SC and Ruth Ghoens of Charlotte, NC; sons, Farrell, Lester and Thomas Talbert all of Ft. Pierce, FL...

Pauline S. Vilardi

Pauline S. Vilardi

Dec 16, 2008

Pauline S. Vilardi, age 101, died on December 16, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, FL. She was born in Hungary and moved here in 1972, coming from Long Island, NY. She was a gracious homemaker, and volunteered her time as a Pink Lady with the Lawnwood Hospital Auxillary. She also belonged to the golf club at Holiday Pines. She is...

Donald W. Stanfield

Donald W. Stanfield

Dec 15, 2008

Donald W. Stanfield, age 76, died in Fort Pierce, FL on December 15, 2008. He was born in Winston County, Alabama and moved to Fort Pierce in 1946, coming from Winter Haven, FL. He was a dump truck driver for a construction company. He loved listening to country music and playing the bass guitar. He enjoyed woodworking and other crafts....

Jerry Francis Curtner

Jerry Francis Curtner

Dec 15, 2008

Jerry Francis Curtner, age 87, died on December 15, 2008 in Fort Pierce, FL. She was born in Pahokee, FL and moved to Fort Pierce in 1949, coming from Canal Point, FL. She was a homemaker, a member of Parkview Baptist Church, and a loving mother and gracious homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Judith Dendy of Fort Pierce...

Pearl Eunice Smith

Pearl Eunice Smith

Dec 14, 2008

Pearl E. Smith, age 90, died on December 14, 2008 at Port St. Lucie, FL. She was born in Manchester, Jamaica, West Indies. She was a homemaker and was an assembly worker for the food industry. She is survived by her husband, of 62 years, Alfred N. Smith of Port St. Lucie, FL; her daughter, Valerita Miles of East St....

Anthony William Sommer

Anthony William Sommer

Dec 13, 2008

Anthony W. Sommer, age 48, died in Fort Pierce, FL on December 13, 2008. He was born in New York and moved to Fort Pierce two years ago. He was a life guard at Ocean Village. He loved his dog, Finch, the theater, woodworking, the beach, music and taking bike rides. He is survived by his father, George Sommer, of...

David Alan Laprocina

David Alan Laprocina

Dec 12, 2008

David “Dave” Alan Laprocina, 53, died December 12, 2008 in Jensen Beach, Florida. Dave was born in Warren, Ohio, and was a resident of the Treasure Coast since 1989, coming from Warren, Ohio. He was an officer for 7 years at Howland Township Police Department in Ohio, retired from the Port St. Lucie Police Department in 2004 after serving 15...

Frank Irwin Hirschman

Frank Irwin Hirschman

Dec 12, 2008

Frank Irwin Hirschman, 91, died December 12, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Hirschman was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1978 coming from Toms River, New Jersey. Frank was the owner of a liquor store. He was a Past District Governor of the Rotary International, member of the Masonic Lodge and honorary life member of...

Alice Oglesby Gordon

Alice Oglesby Gordon

Dec 11, 2008

Alice “Jettie” Oglesby Gordon, 78, died December 11, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Gordon was born in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1975 coming from Marietta, Georgia. She loved to fish at Little Jim Bridge, do crossword puzzles and read true crime novels. Survivors include her son, Stacey Blundy of Ft. Pierce, FL; sisters, Joann Burchett...

Robert Franklin Pendleton

Robert Franklin Pendleton

Dec 9, 2008

Robert Franklin Pendleton, age 80, died on December 9, 2008 in Fort Pierce, FL. He was born in Islesboro, Maine and came to Fort Pierce in 1962, from Sebring, FL He was a soil scientist, and retired from the United States Department of Agriculture. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force...

Herlindo Magana

Herlindo Magana

Dec 9, 2008

Herlindo Magana, age 57, died on December 9, 2008 in Fort Pierce, FL. He was born in Mexico and came to Fort Pierce in 1972, coming from Mexico. He was a laborer in the citrus industry. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Maria Magana of Fort Pierce, FL; his mother, Evangelina Chavez of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters,...

Charles Edward Yarborough

Charles Edward Yarborough

Dec 9, 2008

Charles Edward Yarborough, 50, died December 9, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Yarborough was born in Georgetown, South Carolina and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1969 coming from Georgetown. He worked for the St. Lucie County Fire District for 21 years as well as FedEx in Vero Beach for 17 years. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Judith...

Ivan Anthony Mascioli

Ivan Anthony Mascioli

Dec 8, 2008

I. A. “Mac” Mascioli passed away on December 8, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. I.A. “Mac” Mascioli was the owner and Broker of Allen Real Estate and his name was synonymous with service and community spirit. He was well known and highly respected in the community. Mac believes that if you make your home in a community then it is...

Gail Ellen Carter

Gail Ellen Carter

Dec 7, 2008

Gail Ellen Carter, 57, died December 7, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Carter was born in Coral Gables, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2001. She was the owner of Riverview Hair Design in Ft. Pierce and member of the 1520 Elkettes. Gail was very gifted in leather working, quilting, staining glass, and making jewelry. She was also...

Charles S. Walston

Charles S. Walston

Dec 7, 2008

Charles S. “Buddy” Walston, 68, died December 7, 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mr. Walston was born in Miami, Florida and moved to Vero 10 years ago coming from Miami, Florida. He worked in Management for Coca Cola for 15 years before retiring from supervisor of Indian Creek Country Club 10 years ago in Miami. He enjoyed watching the Miami...

Rose W. Pitoniak

Rose W. Pitoniak

Dec 7, 2008

Rose Wright Pitoniak, 87, died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Broadmoor Assisted Living in Ft. Pierce, Florida. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and resided in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Rose worked at the former American Chain & Cable Company as a secretary and was secretary for the Warden at the Bridgeport Correctional Facility before retiring. Rose is survived by her...

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