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Jason L. Schmidt
Apr 23, 2021
Jason L. Schmidt was born on August 17, 1981. He lived to be 39 years old, passing away on April 23, 2021. Jason was born in Florida. He graduated from Fort Pierce Central High School and was dual enrolled at Indian River Community College where he achieved an A.S degree in Engineering. Jason’s expertise was in drafting and design. Jason...
Michele M. Wighard
Apr 22, 2021
Michele Marie Graef-Wighard, 73, of St Lucie, Florida passed away on April 22, 2021. Michele was born on May 17, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey and raised in East Orange, New Jersey. She graduated from Barringer High School in Newark. Michele married her beloved husband, Frank twice; the second time was at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, New...
Maria "Lala" Dolores Rivera
Apr 22, 2021
Maria “Lala” Dolores Rivera Maria “Lala” Dolores Rivera, 75, fallecio Abril 22, 2021 en Fort Pierce, FL. Maria nacio en Comerio, Puerto Rico el Junio 14, 1945 a sus padres Hipolito Rivera y Gertrudis Laureano. Ella amó la musica, el baile y cuidar de sus hijos. Maria es sobrevivido sus hijos Roberto Rodriguez de Puerto Rico y Jose Luis Rodriguez...
James William Clark
Apr 21, 2021
James William Clark, 93, of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away at his home. Survivors include; loving wife, Anne Clark of Port St. Lucie, Florida; daughter, Catherine Mullen of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. He was predeceased by his son, James Clark, Jr and daughter, Suzanne Caprio. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 26 from 10AM to 11AM with...
Rachel Cogburn Schmidt
Apr 21, 2021
Rachel Cogburn Schmidt was born on May 23, 1935. She lived to be 86 years old, passing away on April 21, 2021. Rachel was born in Florida. She was raised in Fellsmere, where she devoted her life to The Fellsmere Church of God. Rachel worked in the Sugar Cane industry, then in the meat department at the grocery store where...
Verna Mckinney
Apr 20, 2021
Verna McKinney, 86 passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, April 20, 2021, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce. She was born on June 10, 1934, in Saginaw, MI, daughter of the late Russell and Vera (Leese) Liebknecht. She married Robert (Bob) McKinney on December 5, 1970. He predeceased her October 10, 2005. Surviving to mourn her loss is her sister,...
Joan Daisy Howell Kirby
Apr 20, 2021
Joan Daisy Howell Kirby, 73, of Fort Pierce, Florida, entered the gates of Heaven on April 20, 2021. Joan was born February 20, 1948 in Vero Beach, Florida. She is survived by her brother, Marlon Howell (Patty), her sister, Sandy Kallam (Frank), her daughters, Claudia Webb (Tate), and Jeneen Yetter (Billy), her son, Phillip Kirby (Kristie), and her 3 grandsons,...
Ina May Jeffers
Apr 19, 2021
We regretfully announce the passing of Ms Ina May Jeffers (Ms Tattie) who passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021. Ms Tattie was the matriarch of the family whose advice and wisdom will always be appreciated. She will be forever loved and always in our hearts. We will be having a private ceremony to honor the life of Ina. Please...
John R. Wahl Jr.
Apr 18, 2021
John R. Wahl Jr. of Fort Pierce, FL unexpectedly passed away on Sunday April 18, 2021 at his home in Fort Pierce. John was born February 16, 1962 in Cheverly, Maryland. He spent much of his formative years in Laurel, Maryland before moving to Calvert County, Maryland. He graduated in 1980 from Northern High School (Owings, Md) where he was...
Mary L. Johnson
Apr 17, 2021
Mary L. (Adams) Johnson, age 69, of Glenwood, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Meadows Health in Vidalia, GA after an extended illness. She was a native of Ft. Pierce, Florida and lived there until moving to Glenwood in 2010. She nursed at Lawnwood Medical Center in Ft. Pierce for many years. She was passionate about her family, taking care...
Doris Keen Odom
Apr 17, 2021
Doris Keen Odom The greatest generation could be defined in the life of Doris Keen Odom, who passed away April 17, 2021 at the age of 97 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Born October 11, 1922. The Keen family were a true pioneer family established in St. Lucie County in 1885. Doris was the second oldest daughter of seven children. She...
Frank Monte
Apr 16, 2021
Frank Monte, 85, of Port St. Lucie passed away on April 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. Frank was born on June 1, 1935 in Buffalo, New York. Frank was the owner of Coastline Utilities and did underground construction before retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, but mostly he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his...
Emily Rosa Sanchez
Apr 14, 2021
Emily Rosa Sanchez, 64, died April 14, 2021 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Services: Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 10:00am-12:00pm with a service to follow at 12:00 pm at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery, Fort Pierce.
Rocky Fusco
Apr 14, 2021
Rocky Fusco, 64, passed away on April 14, 2021 in Danville, Indiana. Rocky was born in Weehawken, NJ to Giulio Fusco and Ruby Avery on December 31, 1956. He graduated from Memorial High School and went on to join the United States Army where he served his country for 4 years. Later in life, Rocky founded South Florida Tattoo in...
Patrick "Pat" La Monte Burns
Apr 14, 2021
On Wednesday April 14, 2021 Patrick La Monte Burns, age 51, returned home to Heavenly Father. Pat was born on February 22, 1970 in Carmichael, California to August LaMonte Burns and Regina Mae York. He married Jacqueline “Jackie” Paredes on July 8, 2013. Pat grew up in Oregon and later relocated to Florida where he met Jackie. From an early...
William R. Wheelan
Apr 12, 2021
William R. Wheelan, 80, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. Mr. Wheelan was born in the Bronx, New York on November 22, 1940. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine and his mother, Mary Deluise. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 or to St. Jude’s Children’s...
John R. Keith
Apr 12, 2021
John R. Keith, 89, of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away on April 12, 2021. John was born on June 18, 1931 in Miltonville, Ohio. On August 24, 1951, he married his beloved, Mildred in Hamilton, Ohio. John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved fishing, hunting and being outdoors. He was a proud father, and...
Susan "Suzy Q" Castleman
Apr 12, 2021
Susan “Suzy Q” Castleman Susan “Suzy Q” Castleman, 63, died April 12, 2021 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Castleman was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and resided in Fort Pierce for the past 30 years. She worked for the News Tribune for 10 years. Susan loved being around her family and many close friends and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include her...
James Phillip Bailey-Curry
Apr 11, 2021
James Phillip Bailey-Curry James Phillip Bailey-Curry, 43, of Fort Pierce, Florida passed on April 11, 2021. He was born on October 26, 1977 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was a graduate of Faith Baptist School where he also played basketball. He was a beloved father and loved his children very much. He enjoyed working on boats and chose to pursue...
Joan Peterkins
Apr 11, 2021
Joan Carolyn Peterkins, 91, passed away on April 11, 2021. Joan was born on August 3, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York to John and Emily Martin. After meeting the love of her life, Dennis James Peterkins, they soon married and moved to Miami, Florida. There in Miami, they raised their 3 daughters, Linda, Gail, and Cathy. Joan worked with the...