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Maria Elena "Nena" Gamez

Maria Elena "Nena" Gamez

Oct 25, 2025

Maria Elena “Nena” Gamez

Maria Elena “Nena” Gamez, 68, passed away on October 25, 2025 at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.

Mrs. Gamez was born in Michoacan, Mexico on November 17, 1956 to Agustin and Maria Magaña, and later made Fort Pierce, Florida her cherished home.

Maria was a devoted Catholic and a woman of immense faith. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and...

William Edward Smalling

William Edward Smalling

Oct 21, 2025

Services will be held at Liberty Baptist Church, located at 3660 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981. Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. and burial at Rolling Oaks Cemetery, 2200 Southwest Del Rio Boulevard, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34953.

Douglas "Doug" A. Diamond

Douglas "Doug" A. Diamond

Oct 25, 2025

Douglas A. “Doug” Diamond (aka “Coach”), 63, passed away at his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Lansing, Michigan, and raised in Bloomington, Minnesota; Sioux City, Iowa; and later Alpena, Michigan. Doug grew up alongside his beloved brothers Michael R. Diamond and Bruce G. Diamond and...

Joseph J. "Joe" Langone

Joseph J. "Joe" Langone

Oct 18, 2025

Joseph J. Langone, known to everyone simply as Joe, passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 64 years old.

Born in the Bronx, New York on December 23rd, 1960, Joe lived a life full of hard work, laughter, and love. After graduating from North Salem High School in 1978, he went on...

Brian John Lithgow

Brian John Lithgow

Nov 2, 2025

Brian John Lithgow, 85, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. Born on January 10, 1940, in New Zealand, Brian lived a life marked by dedication, love, and compassion.

A skilled aircraft engineer, Brian took great pride in his work and the precision it required. His curiosity and mechanical mind reflected his deep appreciation for innovation...

Paul M. Sorli

Paul M. Sorli

Oct 30, 2025

Paul M. Sorli, 88, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born on February 7, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Gordon and Susan Sorli.

Paul proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he and his future wife, Mary Jane, both served with dedication. It was during this time that their love...

Nancy (Nan) A. Sleight

Nancy (Nan) A. Sleight

Oct 27, 2025

Nancy (Nan) A. Sleight, née Nardiello, passed away peacefully at her home in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on October 27, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born on September 14, 1945, in West Haverstraw, New York, Nan was the beloved daughter of Charles P. Nardiello and Catherine Anne Nardiello (née Swart). She grew up surrounded by family and friends who cherished...

Jane E. Rowley

Jane E. Rowley

Oct 25, 2025

Jane E Rowley, 85, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Ms. Rowley was born in Yonkers, NY, and resided in St Lucie County for 47 years.

Ms. Rowley spent her time in New York teaching Ceramics in her private studio and as a Homemaker.

Following her move to Florida in 1979, with her husband Eugene and family she became...

Kenneth Ray Hale

Kenneth Ray Hale

Oct 25, 2025

Kenneth Ray Hale

Kenneth Ray Hale, 75, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mr. Hale was born on August 9, 1950, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Stephen and Faye Hale. He made his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his service, he worked as a master mechanic,...

Raymond Gomes Garcia

Raymond Gomes Garcia

Oct 25, 2025

Raymond Gomes Garcia, 88, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1937, in Belém, Brazil, to the late Perciliana Garcia.

Raymond proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Airman First Class. After his service, he went on to dedicate 40 years to Lank Oil...

Jane Sloan Banack

Jane Sloan Banack

Oct 24, 2025

Jane Sloan Banack, 85, passed away on October 24, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Banack was born in and resided in Fort Pierce. Jane graduated from Dan McCarty High School and attended the University of Florida. She was an owner of Banack Insurance Agency where she loved interacting with her customers.

Survivors include her sons, Jeff Banack (Melanie Banack), and Greg...

Rhonda (Hall) Hummel

Rhonda (Hall) Hummel

Oct 23, 2025

Rhonda (Hall) Hummel Rhonda (Hall) Hummel, 71, passed away on October 23, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Hummel was born on January 13, 1954, to Morris and Bernice Hall and was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. Rhonda graduated from Brunswick Community College, School of Nursing and devoted over 25 years to her nursing career. Even after retirement, she...

Michael Charles Krietzky

Michael Charles Krietzky

Oct 23, 2025

Michael Charles Krietzky was born on August 8,1952 in Tampa, Florida at the MacDill Air Force Base to the late Charles and Geneva “Kitty” (Rawls) Krietzky. Mike grew up in Hamtramck and Beverley Hills, MI before his family moved to Munising in 1969 to help their grandfather run the Superior Health Haven. He married Mari Elizabeth LeVeque June 2,1973 and...

Melissa Anne Duckworth

Melissa Anne Duckworth

Oct 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Melissa Anne Duckworth, age 49, of Fort Pierce, Florida, who went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2025. Melissa was born on June 1, 1976, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Melissa graduated from Trinity Christian School in West Palm Beach, Florida. Though she spent most of her life in...

Vantheav Tan

Vantheav Tan

Oct 21, 2025

Vantheav Tan, 80, passed away on October 21, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida. 

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure" – Renee Wood “Life Blessing”

Vantheav Tan, fondly known as “Tan” was a loving and devoted wife, proud mother, and adoring grandmother and great-grandmother, care-giver, seamstress, and gardener.

Tan’s strong will and...

James Levon Sparks

James Levon Sparks

Oct 20, 2025

James Levon Sparks, 80, of Muses Mills, Kentucky, entered his eternal rest on October 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on November 5, 1944, James was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather & great-grandfather, and faithful servant of God. He will be remembered for his unwavering faith in God, love and service for others, resilient strength,...

Charles "Chuck" Gerard Heinold

Charles "Chuck" Gerard Heinold

Oct 18, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Gerard Heinold, 63, passed away peacefully at home in Fort Pierce, Florida on October 18, 2025.

Chuck was born on August 5, 1962, in Red Bank, New Jersey, to Charles W. Heinold Jr. and Anna Mae McMullan Heinold. He moved to Florida as a child and graduated from Fort Pierce Central High School in 1980 — Go Cobras!

On August...

Frank Hanincik Jr.

Frank Hanincik Jr.

Oct 16, 2025

Frank Hanincik, Jr.

Frank Hanincik, Jr., 94, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on October 16 at the home of his son in Fort Pierce, FL, where he received hospice care. He was born a first generation American on November 10, 1930, in Beaver Meadows, PA, to the late Frank, Sr. and Helen (Palsa) Hanincik. He was pre-deceased by his wife of...

Carol Konecny Gallick

Carol Konecny Gallick

Oct 16, 2025

Carol Konecny Gallick September 11, 1948 – October 16, 2025

Carol Konecny Gallick, 77, passed away on October 16, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mrs. Gallick was born on September 11, 1948, to John and Anna Konecny in Binghamton, New York. She graduated from Binghamton Central High School and later worked for the St. Lucie County School Board as a data...

Christopher Dale Mock

Christopher Dale Mock

Oct 15, 2025

Detective Christopher Mock, 45, a loving husband, devoted father, and distinguished law enforcement officer, tragically died in the line of duty on October 15, 2025. His passing is a profound loss to his family, colleagues, and the entire St. Lucie County community he so faithfully served.

Born on March 5, 1980, in Louisville, Kentucky, Chris was a man defined by his...