Obituaries

Jan 26, 2026

Dolores Purchase, 83 years old, born in Fall River, MA, peacefully passed at Treasure Coast Hospice Center in Fort Pierce, FL on January 26th, surrounded by loved ones.

She is survived by her husband of 8 years, Pastor Douglas Purchase of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters Donna Rebello of Westport, MA; Deborah and her husband Michael Farias of Fall River, MA and...

Jan 24, 2026

Adrien Arthur Sato Jr. passed away quietly in his Fort Pierce home on 24 January 2026.

He was born on August 3, 1963 in Somers Point, New Jersey.

He married Mergie Dalon in Davao City, Philippines on December 2, 2011.

During his early years, he worked mostly as an HVAC technician. His hobbies included rock collecting, lapidary work and jewelry making.

He is survived...

Jan 23, 2026

Dan “Danny” DePaola, born October 31, 1949, in Newark, New Jersey, passed away at home beside his beloved wife, Sherri, after a courageous and hard-fought journey with illness.

Danny married the love of his life, Sherri Lee Thompson, on February 18, 1983, in Olney, Maryland. Together they built a life rooted in love, family, laughter, and unwavering support for one another.

He...

Jan 23, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Davis, born September 7, 1946, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Emily Armstrong Davis and Homer Abel Davis.

He moved to Fort Pierce, Florida, in 1955, where he spent most of his life and built deep roots in the community.

He was married to Judith Ann...

Jan 22, 2026

Shirley Ann Gantz, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, from natural causes.

Shirley was a God-fearing woman whose faith guided her throughout her life. Her strength, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family were evident in everything she did. She built a long and dedicated career in the banking industry, where her strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment...

Jan 21, 2026

John Wayne Cox Sr., 82, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on April 24, 1943, in Galax, Virginia.

John married the love of his life, Jessie Mae Parks, on June 23, 1962, in Aberdeen, Maryland. Together they shared more than six decades of marriage,...

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas P. “Tom” Pirro, 69, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was born on April 17, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late William F. Pirro and Loretta C. Pirro.

Tom was a devoted father, loving brother, and cherished family member whose quiet strength and kind spirit touched all who knew him.

He is survived...

Jan 21, 2026

Louise Labarre Davis, 90, died January 21, 2026 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Davis is survived by son, Dan Davis of Fort Pierce, FL; daughter, Kathy Barbieri of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Philip S. Davis of Panama City Beach, FL; daughter, Lynn Browd of Seattle, WA; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

An inurnment will take place at a later date.

Jan 20, 2026

Martin E. Schulz Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully on January 20,2026. Born on November 25, 1947, Marty was a man who embraced the freedom of the outdoors and the warmth of a large, spirited family.

Marty was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 34 years, Katherine Schulz; his brothers, Steve and Les; and his sister, Jacqueline.

He is survived...

Jan 20, 2026

Robert Henry Ecker, Sr., 79, passed away on January 20, 2026 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Mr. Ecker was born on September 21, 1946 in Sebring, Florida to Andrew and Hazel Ecker and made his home in Fort Pierce, Florida for most of his life. He dedicated 26 years of hard work to Pursuit Yachts in Fort Pierce. Robert was a faithful...

Jan 19, 2026

Steven A. “Steve” Siss, 78, passed away on January 19, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1947, in Paterson, New Jersey, to Albert Edmund Siss and Irene Catherine Stibritz.

Steve was a proud third-generation baker who began his working life at the family’s German bakery, Siss’ Cake Box in Wyckoff, New Jersey, where he started as a talented cake decorator....

Jan 18, 2026

Jan 18, 2026

Linda Jean Cote, age 70, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Linda is survived by her loving family including her daughter Tammy Saporito and her husband, Daniel Saporito, her granddaughter, Sadie Saporito; her daughter, Dawn Weinkrantz and her husband, Chris Weinkrantz; her sister Jan Vitale; her brother Mike Lopushansky and his wife, Sonya Lopushansky; her...

Jan 17, 2026

Gregory Paul Baraniak, MD, age 71, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2026.

Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Gregory “Greg” was the beloved son of the late Albert S. Baraniak and Lyda Baraniak. From a young age, Greg displayed a deep sense of compassion and a calling to help others—qualities that would guide him...

2026

Robert Black, Sr. passed away peacefully January 2026, surrounded by family.

He was born in Fort Pierce in October 1940 and was a lifelong resident.

He was predeceased by Beverly Barker Black, the love of his life, after 46 years of marriage. Also predeceased by his daughter in law, Brenda DeWitt, grandson Robert DeWitt, granddaughter, Mary Beth Rowe and great grandsons Noah...

Jan 15, 2026

Our father Gary Soubel didn’t believe in doing things halfway. If a job was worth doing, it was worth doing right the first time. He was 79 years old when he passed away on January 15, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

He grew up in Southgate, Michigan, and he carried that Midwestern work ethic with him his whole life. He...

Jan 15, 2026

Juan Miguel Gonzalez, 48, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1977, and lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and an extraordinary gift for connecting with others.

Juan was known to everyone as a warm, talkative, and genuinely caring person who never met a stranger. He had a remarkable ability to...

Jan 14, 2026

Michael Lee “Mike” Biles, 70, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Vero Beach. He was born on August 13, 1955, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mike was united in marriage to the love of his life, Melanie Lynn Biles, on July 11, 1975, at Northside Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, Florida. Their marriage of more than 50...

Jan 14, 2026

Paul Edward Jacquin was born at the old Fort Pierce Hospital on 7th Street to Paul John Jacquin & Dolores Mary Guettler-Jacquin on July 2, 1946. He died in the arms of our Lord on January 14, 2026.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Cheryl Ann Herrmann Jacquin, mother, Dolores Guettler Jacquin, father, Paul John Jacquin...

Jan 13, 2026

Tulio Vizioli, born November 3, 1935, in Colledimezzo, Italy, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026.

Tulio’s life was defined by hard work, devotion to family, and deep-rooted friendships. After emigrating from Argentina to the United States in 1956, he began building the life that would become his legacy. On December 8, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Mary, and together...