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Roan H. "Rocky" Kelly, Jr.

Roan H. "Rocky" Kelly, Jr.

Feb 9, 2008

Roan H. “Rocky” Kelly, Jr., 68, died February 9, 2008 in Hartwell, Georgia.Mr. Kelly was born in Fulton, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce. He was residing in Hartwell, Georgia at the time of his death.He was an operating engineer, Local 675 for 35 years.Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Carol Kelly; children, Robert Kelly, Alana...

Ruth Elizabeth Chappell

Ruth Elizabeth Chappell

Feb 8, 2008

Ruth Elizabeth Chappell, 62, died February 8, 2008 in Miami, Florida.Mrs. Chappell was born in Westerly, Rhode Island and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1972 coming from Poughkeepsie, New York. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and really enjoyed taking care of the elderly at Abbiejean Russell Nursing Home. She loved traveling and her dogs, Dusty and Pebbles. She was...

Marguerite N. Nelson

Marguerite N. Nelson

Feb 7, 2008

Marguerite N. Nelson, 90, died February 7, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Nelson was born in Danbury, Connecticut and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1989 coming from Mount Vernon, New York.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her nieces, Carol Roberton and Janet Buenafuente and nephew, Edward Luiso.Services: Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service. Burial will take...

Patrick J. O'Brien

Patrick J. O'Brien

Feb 5, 2008

Patrick J. O’Brien, 56, died February 5, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. O’Brien was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1992 coming from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.He was a salesman for a construction supply company and a member of the Moose Lodge #248 and of the American Legion, Ft. Pierce.Survivors include his wife, Jayne O’Brien of Ft. Pierce,...

Miguel Perez Elizalde

Miguel Perez Elizalde

Feb 3, 2008

Miguel Perez Elizalde, 23, died February 3, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Elizalde was born in Mexico and was a resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.He worked for a utility company. Survivors include his parents, Miguel Perez Vazquez and Nora Elizalde Martinez; brother, Erick Perez of Virginia.Services: Visitation will be held on Monday, February 11, 2008 from 2-3 PM with a...

Howard David James

Howard David James

Feb 3, 2008

Howard David James, 66, died February 3, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. James was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1989 coming from Pennsylvania. He owned a janitorial business and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Campbell of Ft. Pierce, FL, Lora Parriott of Port St. Lucie, FL and Katie James...

Lloyd Hallock Goldsmith

Lloyd Hallock Goldsmith

Feb 2, 2008

Lloyd Goldsmith, 46, died February 2, 2008 in Ft Pierce, Florida.Mr. Goldsmith was born in Patchogue, New York and moved to Ft Pierce in 1985 coming from Center Moriches, Long Island, New York.He was an Inspector for St Lucie County and was on the board of County Commissioners for Mosquito Control.Survivors include his wife, of 26 years, Robin J. Goldsmith...

Rey G. Martinez

Rey G. Martinez

Feb 2, 2008

Rey G. Martinez, 63, died February 2, 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mr. Martinez was born in Tetellilla, Mexico and was a resident of Vero Beach, Florida.He was a laborer.Survivors include his sons, Jerry, Ray, and Juan Martinez; daughters, Ester Maldonado, Veronica Esquivel, Rita Magana, Julia Morales, Angel Martinez, and Gabriela Martinez; 3 brothers; 6 sisters; 25 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren....

Marlyn B. Petrucelli

Marlyn B. Petrucelli

Jan 31, 2008

Marlyn Benedict Petrucelli, 81, died January 31, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mrs. Petrucelli was born in Watertown, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1982 coming from New York.She graduated from Pulaski Central School, received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the Crane Department of Music, State Teacher’s College, Potsdam, New York, and her Master’s Degree in...

Hope Arundel Benning

Hope Arundel Benning

Jan 29, 2008

Hope Arundel Benning, 83, died January 29, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Benning was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce 7 years ago coming from Altha, Florida.She was a teacher.Survivors include her son, Larry Benning of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Debra Benning Long of Miami, FL and Pamela Payne of Ocala, FL; and 3 grandchildren. She...

Velma Roberta Langley

Velma Roberta Langley

Jan 29, 2008

Velma Roberta Langley, 80, died January 29, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Langley was born in St. Paul, Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1950 coming from Atlanta, Georgia.She was a free lance writer.Survivors include her husband, Walter L. Langley of Ft. Pierce, FL; sisters, Yvonne Ayers of Cleveland, GA and Franja Rose of Kingsport, TN; brothers, Bob Marshall...

Susan Joanna Bloehm

Susan Joanna Bloehm

Jan 25, 2008

Susan Bloehm, age 43, of New York City and a native of Ft. Pierce, died January 25, 2008 in New York City. Susan attended St. Anastasia and graduated from John Carroll High School with honors. She was active in the marching band, playing the flute as well as the jazz band in which she played the saxophone.Susan was a magna...

Katie L. Gauthier

Katie L. Gauthier

Jan 25, 2008

Katie L. Gauthier, 22, died January 25, 2008 in Montgomery, Tennessee.Ms. Gauthier was born in Ft. Pierce and lived back and forth between Ft. Pierce and Haverhill, Massachusetts.Katie was a correctional officer. She was a very proud godmother to Emma, was a fun, energetic, intelligent and very strong willed woman. Her heart was endless in giving and helping people. She...

Lola A. Holerger

Lola A. Holerger

Jan 25, 2008

Lola A. Holerger, 82, died January 25, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, FL.Mrs. Holerger was born in Cairo, Georgia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1960 coming from Barberton, Ohio.She worked as Church secretary at First Christian Church in Ft. Pierce and was manager of She Shoppe of Ft. Pierce.Survivors include her son, Dennis F. Holerger, of Okeechobee, FL; daughter,...

Rosetta G. Schanz

Rosetta G. Schanz

Jan 24, 2008

Rosetta G. “Grandma Rosie” Schanz, 91, died January 24, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, FL.Mrs. Schanz was born in New Holland, Ohio and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1989 coming from Columbus, Ohio.She loved crocheting and eating out and being on the go.Survivors include her sons, Ryan Clark Reed of Port St. Lucie, FL, Jon Troute of Danville, KY,...

Ruth Armstrong

Ruth Armstrong

Jan 22, 2008

Ruth Rebecca Armstrong, 94, died January 22, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mrs. Armstrong was born in Trail Lake, Arkansas and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1976 coming from Satellite Beach, Florida.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her sons, Bill Armstrong of Ft. Pierce, FL and Thomas Armstrong of Palm Coast, FL; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services: A graveside service...

Mary D. Shoebottom

Mary D. Shoebottom

Jan 22, 2008

Mary Dobson Shoebottom, 87, died January 22, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Shoebottom was born in London, Ontario, Canada. She moved to Tampa, Florida in 1954 and resided in Ft. Pierce since 1997.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her son, Robert Shoebottom of Tampa, FL; brother, Leonard Dobson of Canada; sisters Agnes Sandford of Canada and Sharon Dobson of Ft. Pierce;...

Dr James Michael Hare

Dr James Michael Hare

Jan 21, 2008

Dr. James M. Hare, 88, died January 21, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, FL.Dr. Hare was born in Jersey City, NJ and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2006 coming from Vero Beach, FL.Prior to retirement in 1976 he was a professor at Millersville State College in Pennsylvania. He held a Doctorate from Temple University, Masters Degree in Education and...

Peggy Wester

Peggy Wester

Jan 21, 2008

Peggy Ann Wester, 70, died January 21, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Wester was born in Albertville, Alabama and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1973 coming from Hobe Sound, Florida.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Edgar Wester of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Joan Ashley of Ft. Pierce, FL, Kathy Mangrum of Ft. Pierce, FL and Sandra...

Anne Catherine White

Anne Catherine White

Jan 19, 2008

Anne Catherine White, 94, died January 19, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mrs. White was born in Flushing, Long Island, New York and was a resident of Port St. Lucie, Florida.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her son, James J. White of Salisbury, VT; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore White and son,...

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