Obituaries
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Joseph De Sisto
Jul 1, 2006
Joseph De Sisto, 79, died in Fort Pierce on July 1,2006. He was born in Salto, Uruguay, to Plutarco Sixto and Elisa Bettelini. He was a naval architect. During the 1950s and 1960s, he built many wooden racing boats, sailboats, fishing boats and canoes, most of which are still in service today.In 1969 he brought his family to the United...
Jason Thomas Reid
Jun 30, 2006
Jason was born in Lompoc, CA and had been a resident of the Treasure Coast for 23 years, coming from Nashville, TN.He was a sales associate for various car dealerships in St. Lucie and Martin County.Survivors include his father and stepmother, James W. and Linda Reid of Fort Pierce, FL; mother, Jo Ann Moore of Alpha, NJ; brother, Joshua Reid...
Catherine Kay Whipple
Jun 29, 2006
Catherine Kay Whipple, 57, died June 29, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Whipple was born in Noblesville, Indiana and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2003 coming from Phoenix, Arizona.She was a wolf breeder.Survivors include her mother and father, Doris & Lloyd Biddle of Ft. Pierce, FL; sisters, Sharon Berry of Okeechobee, FL and Penne Reynolds of Indianapolis, IN and several...
Margaret Barstow
Jun 28, 2006
Margaret Barstow, 77, died June 28, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Barstow was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1971 coming from Detroit.She was a former teacher in the St. Lucie County School System, member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, past president St. Mark’s Council of Catholic Women and president of the Colonnades Homeowner’s Association.Survivors include...
Will Dennis Midgette
Jun 28, 2006
Will Dennis Midgette, 41, passed away on June 28, 2006 in Pembroke Pines, FL. He was born in Tallahassee, FL and grew up in Fort Pierce and Vero Beach.Will graduated from Vero Beach High School. He attended Santa Fe Community College. He worked in the hospitality field. He loved music and photography. Will was gifted with a green thumb and...
Teddy W. Eicholtz
Jun 28, 2006
Teddy W. Eicholtz, 63, died June 28, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Eicholtz was born in Paducah, Kentucky and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1990 coming from St. Petersburg, Florida.He was an electrical engineer.Survivors include his wife of 6 years, Fab Eicholtz of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Amy Wood of St. Petersburg, FL and Mae Eicholtz of Ft. Pierce, FL;...
Carol K. Kleinhans
Jun 28, 2006
Carol K. Kleinhans, 83, died June 28, 2006in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mrs. Kleinhans was born in Memphis, Missouri and moved to St. Lucie County in 2003 coming from Boynton Beach, Florida. Prior to retirement, she was a secretary. She was very active at Kings Isle.Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Kelly of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Kyle Kleinhans of Knoxville, TN;...
Ernest Edgar Chandler
Jun 24, 2006
Ernest E. Chandler, 90, died June 24, 2006, in Fort Pierce, Florida.He was born in Sylacauga, Alabama, and moved to Fort Pierce in 1947, coming from Belmont, NC.E.E. was a WWII veteran serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Hannibal for 4 years and the remainder of his service on the Aircraft Carrier White Plains as a Chief Petty...
Helene M. Collins
Jun 24, 2006
Helene M. Collins, 96, died June 24, 2006, in Port St. Lucie, FL.Helene was born in Bronx, New York and was a resident of Port St. Lucie and Stuart since 1964, coming from Mahopac, NY.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Paul E. and Nancy Collins of Ormond Beach, FL and Clark E. and Joanne Collins of Stuart,...
Robert Vance Smith, Jr.
Jun 24, 2006
Robert Vance Smith, Jr., 74, died June 24, 2006, in Vero Beach, Florida.He was born in Orange, New Jersey, and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1945, coming from Orange, NJ.Mr. Smith was a general contractor in the construction industry, was a licensed boat captain and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints.Survivors include his...
Calvin M. Gray
Jun 23, 2006
Calvin M. Gray, 86, went home to the Lord on Friday, June 23, 2006. He was a member of Orange Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Pierce, Fl.He retired from Florida Power and Light in Fort Pierce after 42 years and was a WWII Veteran. Survivors include his cherished wife, Hilda Gray of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters, Nancy Parramore of Fort Pierce,...
James Franklin Keene
Jun 23, 2006
James Franklin Keene, a pioneer resident of St. Lucie County, died June 23, 2006 in Dade City, Florida. He was 86. James was born April 16, 1920 in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1923 where the Keen family had been established since 1888 along the Indian River. James was proud of his heritage and was the family...
Walter R. Gerus, Sr.
Jun 21, 2006
Walter R. Gerus, Sr. died June 21, 2006 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Ft. Pierce, Florida.He was born on September 3, 1920 and raised on the family farm in Tidioute, Pennsylvania . He served in the Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After the war he was an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local #56, Erie...
G.C. Thomas
Jun 20, 2006
G.C. Thomas, 70, died on June 20, 2006, in Fort Pierce, FL. He was a long time resident of Fort Pierce coming from Wauchula, FL as a young child.He serviced tractors, in the farming industry.He is survived by his 2 daughters: Jill Thomas of Dade City, FL and Kim Harvey of Zephyrhills, FL, his 2 sons: Alan and Farrell Thomas,...
William U. Moore, Jr.
Jun 18, 2006
William U. Moore, Jr., 61, died June 18, 2006 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mr. Moore was born in Roanoke, Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1970 coming from Vero Beach, Florida.He was the owner/operator of a construction company and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.Survivors include his daughters, Valerie L. Moore of Ocean Beach, NY and Stephanie Moore...
William O. Mcinnis
Jun 16, 2006
William O. McInnis, 78, died June 16, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. McInnis was born in Queens, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1991 coming from East Meadow, New York.Prior to retirement, he was a welder.Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Barbara McInnis of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Susan E. Molina of San Salvador, El Salvador, Bonnie...
Bette Manies Hardman
Jun 16, 2006
Bette Manies Hardman passed from this life on June 16, 2006 at her home in Georgetown, Texas where she lived for five years.Bette was born on August 28, 1935 in McRoberts, Kentucky to parents Lloyd R. and Louise Murphy Manies. Bette went to elementary school in McRoberts, and then graduated from Jenkins High School in Jenkins, Kentucky. She is a...
Ledie M. Howell
Jun 16, 2006
Ledie Howell, 76, died June 16, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, FL.Mr. Howell was born in Rappahanock, Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce 5 years ago coming from Richmond, Virginia.Prior to retirement he was a retail electronics manager. He was a member of Florida Roo’s Bounder RV club and White City UMC men’s group. He was also an active member of...
Thomas John Pepitone, Jr.
Jun 15, 2006
Mr. Pepitone was born in Evanston, Illinois and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1993 coming from Trevose, Pennsylvania.He was a teacher in the Philadelphia public school system.He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Ft. Pierce and Saint Lucie County Bowling Association.Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Fern Pepitone of Ft. Pierce FL; daughters, Lauren and Shelly...
David Langel
Jun 12, 2006
David Langel, 48, died June 12, 2006 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Langel was a Native of Ft. Pierce, Florida.He worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the past 4 years. David was of the Catholic faith and loved to play bingo.Survivors include his father, Edward Langel, Sr. of Ft. Pierce, FL; brothers, Ed Langel, Jr. of Ft. Pierce, FL,...