Obituaries
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Shirley June Calvano
Jun 14, 2009
Shirley June Calvano, age 90, died on June 14, 2009 in Fort Pierce, FL. She was born in Chicago, IL and moved to this area in 1987, coming from Greenwich, CT. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ernest Calvano of Port St. Lucie; her daughter, Pamela Calvano of St. Joseph, MI; her sons,...
James C. Crawford
Jun 14, 2009
James C. Crawford, 81, died June 14, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Jim was born in Sebring, Florida, to W. B. Crawford and Eleanor Abernathy Crawford. He attended public school in Sebring and graduated from Lees McRay Jr. College in Banner Elk, NC in 1949 and from the University of Florida with a BS Degree in Building Construction. He was...
Todd Edward Green
Jun 13, 2009
Todd Green, 38, died June 13, 2009 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born and raised in Fort Pierce, and had recently moved to Live Oaks, Florida. He was in the pool construction industry. He is survived by: his mother, Shannon (Sherman) Pettey of Live Oak, FL; his father, Marty (Caroll) Green of Vero Beach, FL; his daughter, Jade Green...
Pauline A. Wright
Jun 13, 2009
Pauline A. Wright, 83, died June 13, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Wright was born in Buda, Illinois and was a resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida. Prior to retirement, she was a secretary for Rock Island Arsenal. She was a member of Community Church of Vero Beach, Florida. Survivors include her grandson, Douglas Wright of Vero Beach, FL; nephews,...
Patricia Whittier Madler
Jun 13, 2009
Patricia Whittier Madler, 74, died June 13, 2009, in Stuart, Florida. She was born in Groose Pointe, Michigan, and was a resident of Stuart since 1984, coming from St. Clair, Michigan. Patricia was an art teacher and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Dennis Madler of Stuart, FL; daughter, Anne Biggs of Dallas,...
William Henry Gath
Jun 11, 2009
William Henry Gath, 86, died June 11, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Gath was born in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1962. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and served on the USS Kidd DD661 in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, VFW Post #10554 of...
Elsie Merritt O'Laughlin
Jun 11, 2009
ELSIE MERRIT O'LAUGHLIN Elsie Merritt O'Laughlin, 86, died June 11, 2009, in Decatur, Georgia, next to Atlanta, where she lived for 1 1/2 years with her family. She was born November 19, 1922, in the south Georgia community of Ambrose and lived most of her life in Fort Pierce, Florida. Elsie was the first female attorney, first female Judge of...
Paul Jason Browning, Sr.
Jun 10, 2009
Paul Jason “Junior” Browning, Sr., 79, died June 10, 2009 in Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Browning was born in Pike County, Ohio and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1948 coming from Hobe Sound, Florida. Paul was the owner/operator of Okeechobee Radiator Service. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife,...
Sally Mae Caldwell
Jun 9, 2009
Sally Mae Caldwell, 79, died June 9, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Caldwell was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee and moved to Ft. Pierce in the 70’s. She was a homemaker and member of Sunrise Tabernacle Church. Survivors include her sons, Othel Bull of Indiana, Joe Bull of Tennessee and Wayne Bull of Michigan; daughters, Sara Greenwood of Tennessee, Elaine...
Paulette Laura Matthews
Jun 9, 2009
Paulette Laura Matthews, 54, died June 9, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Matthews was born in Blackshear, Georgia and moved to Port St. Lucie 2 years ago from Brunswick, Georgia. She will be deeply missed. Survivors include her daughters, Lori Karakra of Port St. Lucie, FL and Dana Matthews of Waycross, GA; sisters, Sheila Beaver of Waynesville, GA,...
Alice Beadnell Tolson
Jun 8, 2009
Alice Beadnell Tolson, 87, died June 8, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Tolson was born in East Liverpool, Ohio and moved to Ft. Pierce 40 years ago coming from Salineville, OH. She was a member at Southside Christian Church, volunteered as a media center aide at Lawnwood Elementary for over ten years and use to be a greeter at...
Aubrey Hess Starcher
Jun 6, 2009
Aubrey Hess Starcher, 98, died June 6, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Starcher was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce 1936. He was the owner/operator of Starcher Signs of Ft. Pierce for 42 years. Aubrey served as a Fort Pierce City Commissioner, member of Kiwanis Club for 31 years with perfect attendance, member of First...
Georgia Faye Wheeler
Jun 6, 2009
Georgia Faye Wheeler, 79, died June 6, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Ms. Wheeler was born in Ty Ty, Georgia and moved to Ft. Pierce 50 years ago. She retired from H & S Citrus. She loved her family very much and will be deeply missed. Survivors include her son, David Wheeler of Tennessee; daughters, Linda Faye Priest of Vero...
Marie S. Berry
Jun 4, 2009
Marie S. Berry, age 79, died in Fort Pierce, FL, on June 4, 2009. She was born in Taylorsville, NC, and moved here 41 years ago. She was a baker, and worked for Flowers Bakery, until she retired. She is survived by her son; Donald Rick Pennell of Troutman, NC; her daughter, Denise Fountain of Fort Pierce, FL; her sister;...
Robert Lewis Hargrove
Jun 4, 2009
Robert L. “Bob” Hargrove, 60, died June 4, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Hargrove was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to the Treasure Coast area in 2002 coming from Westminster, MD. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines and was a member of the Lyons Club. Survivors include his wife, Pam Hargrove of Port St. Lucie, FL;...
Maxine Louise Hancock
Jun 3, 2009
Maxine Louise Hancock, 85, died June 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Hancock was born in Nauvoo, Alabama and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1974 coming from Gulf Port, Mississippi. She loved fishing, gardening, reading and cooking. Survivors include her son, Curtis Hancock of Orlando, FL; daughters, Patricia Davis and Peggy Souza both of Ft. Pierce, FL and Pamela...
Paul F. Collins
Jun 3, 2009
Paul F. Collins, 87, died June 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, FL. Mr. Collins was born in Pemberton, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1984. Paul was the fourth generation owner of Collins & Son Funeral Home which was founded in 1865 and sold the funeral home and retired in 1984. He was a 1st Lieutenant of the...
Ira Potter
Jun 3, 2009
Ira “Scooter” Potter, 86, died June 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Potter was born in Pike County, Kentucky and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1971 coming from Fairfax, Virginia. Prior to retirement, he was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. Scooter loved fishing, photography and collecting things. Survivors include...
Frank Petro
Jun 2, 2009
Frank Petro Frank Petro, 88, died June 2, 2009 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Petro was a native of Chicago, Illinois and resided there until moving to Ft. Pierce in 1988 from Warminster, Pennsylvania. He retired from the Naval Service in 1961 the rank of Chief Petty Officer and served as a member of the VPB #34 Black Cat Squadron...
Ruth Strigaro
Jun 2, 2009
Ruth Strigaro passed away at the age of 81 on June 2, 2009 at her home in Port St. Lucie. She was born to Fridolph and Majne Hagglund in Gamlastaden, Skelleftea, Sweden on September 18, 1927. She moved to the United States with her family when she was a child. She lived in Freeport and Brightwaters on Long Island, New...