Obituaries
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Michael Dipalma
Jul 25, 2009
Michael DiPalma, 93 died July 25, 2009 in his home. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts and lived in Port St. Lucie for 29 years coming from Michigan. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Frances DiPalma; daughter, Carolyn DiPalma of Seattle; daughter & son-in-law, Patricia DiPalma and Allan Packer of Seattle; granddaughter, Morgan Packer of Seattle; sisters, Florence Fusco of Cape...
Anna Marie Smith Lloyd
Jul 24, 2009
Anna Marie Smith Lloyd, 77, died July 24, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Lloyd was a lifetime resident of Ft. Pierce, FL. She was involved in many ministries and charities. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Clifton Lloyd, Jr. of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Vernon (Lina) Lloyd of Ft. Pierce, FL; grandchildren, James V. Lloyd, Jr., Angela Renee...
Thomas P. Britcher
Jul 24, 2009
Thomas P. Britcher, 56, died July 24, 2009 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mr. Britcher was born in Schenectady, New York and moved to Vero Beach in 1979. He was a fleet mechanic for St. Lucie County and a Veteran of the U.S. Marines. Survivors include his wife of 4 years, Linda Britcher of Vero Beach, FL; sons, Dustin Britcher of...
Phyllis Ann Malchow
Jul 23, 2009
Phyllis Ann Malchow, age 84, died on July 23, 2009 in Fort Pierce, FL. She was born in England, and moved to Fort Pierce in 1981, coming from Miami, FL. She was a homemaker. She was able to travel extensively, since her husband was a commercial pilot. She was a loving and beautiful lady who will be missed. She is...
Marilee Schabo Bialkowski
Jul 22, 2009
Marilee Schabo Bialkowski, age 71, died on July 22, 2009 in Stuart, FL. She was born in Salamanca, NY and lived in Stuart for 13 years, coming from Fort Pierce and Fort Lauderdale. She was an Event Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Club of Hobe Sound, FL for 13 years and a founding member of the Marine Industries Association...
Doris Elizabeth Mcham
Jul 22, 2009
Doris Elizabeth McHam, age 70, died in Fort Pierce, on July 22nd, 2009. She was born in Asheville, NC and moved here 40 years ago, coming from Asheville. She was a homemaker. She was survived by her daughters; Sylvia Morris, Debbie Spence, Patricia Busby and JoAnne Ketter; her sons, Robert Frank Owens and Carl Owens all of Fort Pierce, and...
Elizabeth Sallow
Jul 19, 2009
Elizabeth Sallow, 88, died July 19, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Sallow was born in Marinette, Wisconsin and has resided in the Treasure Coast for many years. She was retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Company after 34 years of dedicated service. She was a faithful member of Grace Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her sister, Ethel Kass of Menominee, MI...
William Joseph Mckay, Sr.
Jul 19, 2009
William Joseph McKay, Sr., 80, died July 19, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. McKay was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1966. Prior to retirement, William worked for the Miami Herald and the Tribune newspapers as Circulation Manager. He was a Veteran of the Air National Guard serving during the Korean War, 50 year member...
Eleanor Emily Riches
Jul 18, 2009
ELEANOR K. RICHES Eleanor Emily Riches (nee) Kelsey, 101, died July 18, 2009, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a resident of Port St. Lucie, FL coming from Pemberton, New Jersey, where she worked at the Times Advertiser Newspaper. Eleanor and her husband, Basil, were original residents in Spanish Lakes One, Port St....
Rena C. Franconi
Jul 17, 2009
Rena C. Franconi, 86, died July 17, 2009 in Exton, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Franconi was born in Avon, Connecticut and moved to Port St. Lucie 40 years ago. She had lived in Exton, Pennsylvania for the last 6 years due to health issues. Rena was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Lucie Catholic Church and was very active at the church for...
Alice R. Paparelli
Jul 16, 2009
Alice Paparelli Alice Paparelli, 91, died on July 16, 2009 at Port St. Lucie Nursing & Restorative Care in Fort Pierce. Mrs. Paparelli was born in Saskatchewan, Canada and lived in Vero Beach since 1998 coming from Miami. She was a homemaker and a member of The First Church of the Nazarene in Vero Beach. Survivors include her son, Wayne...
Celia Medeiros Dias
Jul 16, 2009
Celia Medeiros Dias Celia Medeiros Dias, age 46, died on July 16, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, FL. She was born in Brazil, and moved to Port St. Lucie, in 2004, coming from Parkland, FL. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 19 years; Geraldo Dias of Port St. Lucie; her daughters; Emanuelly Dias and Arielly...
Ruth J. Bernero
Jul 15, 2009
Ruth J. “Kit” Bernero, 83, died July 15, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Bernero was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2002 coming from Naples, Florida. She was the president of the Elks Club Auxillary in Naples, Florida. Survivors include her daughter, Laura (Ken) Bernero Carlson of Greenville, SC; son, John D. (Kristen) Bernero...
Lois F. Savage
Jul 14, 2009
Lois Savage was born October 3, 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts. At the outbreak of World War II Lois joined the Woman’s Army Corp where she earned the rank of Sgt. and was assigned to the White House Motor Pool. It was during this time that she met her future husband, Thomas D. Savage. After completing her military service she lived...
Ruby Pauline Gessley
Jul 13, 2009
Ruby Pauline Gessley Ruby Pauline “Polly” Gessley, 75, died July 13, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Gessley was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1987 coming from Palm City, Florida. Prior to retirement, she was a Registered Nurse and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include her husband of 52...
William Kenneth Story
Jul 11, 2009
WILLIAM KENNETH STORY William Kenneth Story, 75, died July 11, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Story was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1985, coming from Chicago, IL. He was the owner/operator of United Vending Services, Inc., served as a paratrooper in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, was a member of...
Ray Kesler
Jul 11, 2009
Ray Kesler, 84, died July 11, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Ray was born in Marshall, Illinois, and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1969, coming from Illinois. He was a retired Building Inspector for St. Lucie County and an active member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made in Ray’s memory to the...
Jon David Guinsler
Jul 10, 2009
Jon David Guinsler, 55, died July 10, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Guinsler was born in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Port St. Lucie 4 years ago. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Lisa S. Guinsler of Port St. Lucie, FL; son, David Guinsler of Toledo, OH; daughter, Rebecca Martinez of Toledo, OH; stepsons, Geoff Cooper...
Deanna Elizabeth Lee
Jul 10, 2009
DEANNA ELIZABETH LEE Deanna Elizabeth Lee, 40, died July 10, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Ms. Lee was born in Huntington, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie last year from Rocky Point, New York. She was a Hospice volunteer and a wonderful mother who loved her family very much. Survivors include her mother, Kathleen; father, Dennis; children,...
David Duane Camp
Jul 8, 2009
David Duane Camp, entered this world August 8, 1952 and left his Fort Pierce home to be with our Lord on July 8, 2009. David was born in Upper Darby, PA and lived most of his life in New London, CT. A graduate of Idaho State University, he went on to work in the computer software industry. David was an...