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Ronald R. Baker

Ronald R. Baker

Aug 27, 2024

Ronald R Baker

10/27/48 – 8/27/24

Ronald R. Baker, 75 YOA, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away 8/27/24.

Ronald was born 10/27/48 to Herbert & Ethel Baker in Bluefield, West Virginia.

After Ronald graduated from Dan McCarty High School in Fort Pierce, Florida in 1968, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he went on to become a Pilot Instructor for 8...

Francisco Antonio "Toney" Perez

Francisco Antonio "Toney" Perez

Aug 26, 2024

Francisco Antonio “Toney” Perez 

Francisco Antonio “Toney” Perez, 55, passed away in Fort Pierce, FL on 8/26/2024 following a short, but intense battle with an aggressive form of cancer, surrounded by his family. Born in Delaware, and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. He was a hardworking, caring man, who believed love was the...

Ethel A. Link

Ethel A. Link

Aug 26, 2024

Ethel A. Link, 90, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 26, 2024.

Ethel was born July 7, 1934 in Mahanoy city, PA to John and Ruth (Ross) Link. She graduated from Mahanoy City High School. Ethel loved her work as a Quality Control Tech for Johnson & Johnson. Ethel was a...

Edward "Ted" Burrows

Edward "Ted" Burrows

Aug 25, 2024

Edward Lane “Ted” Burrows died August 25th, 2024 at his home in White City. He was 82.

He was born July 7, 1942, in Teaneck, N.J. to Edward Christie Burrows and Dorothy Agnes Lane Burrows. The family moved to Fort Pierce in 1955.

He was a 1960 graduate of Dan McCarty High School and a 1963 graduate of Indian River Junior College.

He...

Albert J. "Bud" Lyons

Albert J. "Bud" Lyons

Aug 22, 2024

Albert J. “Bud” Lyons, 86, passed away August 22, 2024, in Fort Pierce, FL surrounded by his children.

Bud was born on May 30, 1938, in McCook, Nebraska. Throughout his life, he called many places home, including California, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Nevada, and South Carolina, before ultimately returning to Fort Pierce in 2017.

At the age of 17, Bud enlisted in the...

David Tienter

David Tienter

Aug 20, 2024

David Eugene Tienter, 79, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away August 20, 2024.

Dave was born to Harold and Virginia (Bammert) Tienter in Preston, Minnesota on November 11, 1944. Dave married Cecelia Anne Bryan on June 22, 1991.

After high school Dave entered the U. S. NAVY, becoming a Corpsman and proudly served in Viet Nam. Following his service, he graduated...

Dorothy Rowe Downey

Dorothy Rowe Downey

Aug 20, 2024

Dorothy Rowe Downey (Dolly) passed away August 20, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. 

She was born September 18, 1930 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Dr. Samuel K. and Helen Platts Rowe.

She earned a degree from Florida State University School of Music with concentrations in piano and voice. She was encouraged by her music professors to become a concert pianist but chose to...

Francis Joseph Keene

Francis Joseph Keene

Aug 17, 2024

Francis Joseph Keene, 78, passed away on August 17, 2024, in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Born on June 15, 1946, Joseph was a respected member of his community and a dedicated corrections officer at Kentucky State Penitentiary where he upheld the law with integrity and respect.

Joseph attended Kingsford Park Elementary School in Oswego, NY, and later graduated from Lake Worth...

Gary Garber

Gary Garber

Aug 14, 2024

Gary Garber, 66, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully August 14, 2024 after a courageous battle against cancer.

Gary was born December 24, 1957 in Coshocton, Ohio to Russell and Mary (Marquand) Garber.

Gary graduated from Ridgewood High School in W. Lafayette, Ohio with the class of 1976. Gary was known to live a simple life; he enjoyed hunting and...

Jean "Bobbie" Brannon

Jean "Bobbie" Brannon

Aug 14, 2024

Jean “Bobbie” Brannon

Jean Brannon, 80, died August 14, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Brannon was born in Winter Haven, Florida and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Jean worked for the St. Lucie County School District. She was an Elvis fanatic, loved playing bingo, shopping with friends and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters, Sonja (Scott) Tuttle of Fort Pierce,...

Arlene Grabiak

Arlene Grabiak

Aug 13, 2024

Arlene Grabiak

Arlene Grabiak, 88, died August 13, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Grabiak was born in North Braddock, Pennsylvania and moved to New Smyrna Beach in 1959 coming from Fort Rucker, Alabama. She permanently moved to Fort Pierce in 2004.

Arlene was a member of the Pelican Yacht Club and Pelican Yacht Club Auxiliary, Fort Pierce Yacht Club, and St. Anastasia...

Wanda (Wang, Wen-Na) Mazur

Wanda (Wang, Wen-Na) Mazur

Aug 12, 2024

Wanda Mazur (Wang, Wen-Na) was born in Shanghai, China July 5, 1947. She grew up in Taiwan and married Frank Mazur in Taichung, Taiwan. Wanda passed away August 12, 2024.

Wanda is survived by her husband, Frank; children, Joe and Mike; grandchildren, Annabelle, Zoey and Joey.

Wanda retired from Palm Beach County Courthouse in 2018 after 33 years of service.

Wanda loved working...

Gary Raymond Jensen, Sr.

Gary Raymond Jensen, Sr.

Aug 12, 2024

Gary Raymond Jensen, Sr., age 83 of Florida, passed away Monday, August 12th surrounded by those who loved him. Gary was a native of Seattle, Washington, born on August 21st, 1940 to the late Betty See Jensen and Jack Raymond Jensen. His love for the outdoors began as a young boy growing up in Seattle, where he spent countless days...

Diane Marie (Batcha) Jennings

Diane Marie (Batcha) Jennings

Aug 11, 2024

Diane Marie Jennings 

Diane Marie (Batcha) Jennings, 59, died August 11, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Jennings was born in Alliance, Ohio and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

She graduated from Warren Western Reserve, Class of ’83. She then went onto Youngstown State University and received her bachelor’s degree & master’s degree in teaching. Diane started teaching in 1988 and taught for...

Richard "Ricky" Dean

Richard "Ricky" Dean

Aug 10, 2024

Richard Wayne Dean

Richard “Ricky” Dean, 75, died August 10, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Ricky was born in Brewton, Alabama and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

He was the owner of Suncoast Painting Service. He attended Fort Drum Community Church and he enjoyed watching Alabama football games, but most of all loved watching his grandson play baseball and his granddaughter show her...

Alfonso Bellamy, Sr.

Alfonso Bellamy, Sr.

Aug 9, 2024

Alfonso Bellamy, Sr.

Alfonso Bellamy, Sr. 62, died August 9, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Bellamy was born in Brooklyn, New York and resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Alfonso graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High, Class of 1980. He worked for Florida Power & Light and was the Co-Owner of Science Room DJ Baby Funk DJ’s. He was a member...

John Alan Clark

John Alan Clark

Aug 8, 2024

John Alan Clark, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2024. Born on October 28, 1934 in Starke, Florida. John moved to Fort Pierce as a young man where he met his wife of 70 years, Marlene.

John enjoyed fishing but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

John is survived by his wife,...

Salvatore Grotta

Salvatore Grotta

Aug 8, 2024

How are you doing? “Fine Like Wine” Salvatore Grotta aka “Sal” would reply. He had his fair share of euphemisms, and everyone will know them for generations to come.

Salvatore Grotta a proud Italian American, 94, of Port Saint Lucie Florida, passed away on August 8th after a long and fulfilling life. Sal was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

Sal...

Nancy Lee Johnson

Nancy Lee Johnson

Aug 6, 2024

Nancy Lee Johnson

November 14, 1946 – August 6, 2024

Nancy L. Johnson, born in Norwood, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully August 6, 2024 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce, Florida after a brief hospitalization and decline in her health. She was surrounded by family and her dear friend Dianne. 

She was a real estate agent during her younger years and then was...

Jane Clark

Jane Clark

Aug 6, 2024

Born Betty Jane Deisroth on October 8, 1928, in Abington, PA, Jane Clark was a dynamo from the start. As the second daughter of Rita and Clarence Deisroth, Jane's early life was marked by a whirlwind of athletic endeavors. From ice skating and field hockey to basketball and synchronized swimming, she dabbled in it all. But it was tennis that...

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