Obituaries
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Shawn Zachary Whitten
Aug 28, 2019
Shawn Zachary Whitten, 33, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Whitten was born in Stuart, Florida and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida. Shawn attended Port St. Lucie schools. He enjoyed playing musical instruments, such as the piano and keyboard but most of all he loved spending time with his beautiful daughters. Survivors include his...
Dennis R. Baron
Aug 27, 2019
Dennis R. Baron, 72, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away peacefully on August 27, 2019. Dennis was born in New York, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida in 1998 coming from Lynn, Massachusetts. Dennis loved to cook, ride his motorcycle and playing pool with his friends. He touched many hearts and will be missed by all...
Debra M. Reynolds
Aug 23, 2019
Debra M. Reynolds, 53, died August 23, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Memorial donations to help defray burial expenses may be made to Community Services, 437 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
John C. Ferraro (Jake)
Aug 22, 2019
John C. Ferraro (Jake) 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He has resided in Port St. Lucie since 2003. John was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on November 10, 1950 to the late William and Carmella (Perigini) Ferraro. John proudly served in our Country in the United States Army and he was also...
Morgan Alexandria Optacy
Aug 20, 2019
Morgan Alexandria Optacy, 24, of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019. Morgan was born September 15th, 1994, in Fort Pierce, Florida, to Brandi and Werner Optacy. She attended Saint Lucie West Centennial where she made many friends through her time there. She enjoyed days at the beach, hanging out with her nephews, and spending quality...
Laura M. Sutterfield
Aug 20, 2019
On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, Laura M. Sutterfield, 50, went unexpectedly yet peacefully to be with her Lord and heavenly family. On May 20, 1969, Laura was born in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was a wonderful and loving wife to Randy, and her pride in her sons Joshua and Matthew was felt by all. She loved the Lord and knew...
Jane Sophia Anderson
Aug 17, 2019
Jane Sophia Anderson, 70, died August 17, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Anderson was born in Whitehall, New York and resided in Glen Falls, New York. Jane enjoyed being with her grandkids, going to the beach, fishing and being in the outdoors. She was a people person; she always wanted to make people laugh and be happy no matter...
Ann Marie Roche
Aug 16, 2019
Ann Marie Roche, 73, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born on September 15, 1945 in Pittston, PA to the late Joseph and Anntoinette DeGennaro. Ann Marie was destined to become a nurse. She graduated from College of Misericordia with her nursing degree and went on to receive her master’s degree from...
Melvin Raymond Brown
Aug 16, 2019
Melvin R. Brown, 105 years old, passed away peacefully at St. Lucie Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on August 16, 2019. Melvin was born on January 6th, 1914 in Herkimer, New York, to Jay Brown and Esther Ottman Brown. He is predeceased by his wife, Donna E. Brown, his oldest son, Alan A. Brown, Great Grandchildren, Jared Massocco...
Claris L. Patton Jr.
Aug 16, 2019
Claris L. Patton, Jr., 62, died August 16, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Memorial donations to help defray burial expenses may be made to Community Services, 437 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
Ruth Hope Rocco
Aug 16, 2019
Ruth Hope Rocco, 81, died August 16, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Rocco was born in Vineland, New Jersey, resided in Newfield, New Jersey for many years and moved to Fort Pierce. Hope graduated from Vineland High School then went on to graduate from Lankenau Nursing School. She was an RN and an Administrative Nursing Supervisor at Newcomb Hospital....
Michelle Denise Hylton
Aug 15, 2019
Michelle Denise Hylton, 41, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019. Michelle was born in Kingston, Jamaica and moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida in 1990 coming from Queens, New York. Michelle was a joy to be around and lit up every room. She loved to read, play games on the computer and play poker...
Alfred Nathaniel Smith
Aug 15, 2019
Alfred N. Smith was born April 14, 1921 in St. Catherine (Old Harbour), Jamaica, West Indies to Clifford and Daisy Smith. He was the oldest of seven children that included four brothers and two sisters all of which are deceased. They lived abroad from Jamaica, Canada, London and Ft. Pierce FL. He shared his life with his beloved partner and...
Gloria Bilma Fischer
Aug 13, 2019
Gloria Bilma Fischer passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends. A gathering will be held on August 17, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Haisley Tribute Center, 2041 Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL. 34984. Arrangements have been entrusted to Haisley Tribute Center, Port St. Lucie, FL.
Florence Cecilia Grenon
Aug 13, 2019
Florence C. Grenon, 79, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born on December 12, 1939 in Westfield, Mass., to Florence & Alfred Scheip. Before moving to Florida, she lived in the Springfield, Mass., area for many years. Florence loved to spend her time with family and friends,...
Lewis William Parker Jr.
Aug 12, 2019
Lewis William Parker Jr., 79, known to his family and friends as “Papa Lewie”, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019. He was born November 12, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio. Loved by all, his positive attitude touched people's lives in both Youngstown, Ohio, and Florida. He was the son of Dorothy Calvin Parker and Lewis Parker,...
Grace S. Bryant
Aug 12, 2019
Gracie was born in Washington, D.C. on April 15, 1928. Gracie has 1 sister and brother-in-law, Bob & Alice Powers, living in Ocala, FL. She graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. in 1946, graduated college in Philadelphia and entered Nurses Training at Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA. After receiving her R.N. degree, she returned to Washington, D.C. and...
Donna Marie Ponte
Aug 10, 2019
Donna M. Ponte, 79, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away, August 10, 2019. Donna was born on November 7, 1939 in Albany, New York and moved to Poughkeepsie, NY at a young age, attending schools and enjoyed life there until her move to Florida in 1994. Donna attended Albany Business College where she received her Associates Degree as a...
Rosemarie Thompson
Aug 10, 2019
Marie Thompson, 59, died August 10, 2019 in Fort Pierce, FL. Mrs. Thompson was born in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Fort Pierce in 1970 coming from Rochelle, Georgia. Marie was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale. She enjoyed cooking, baking and fishing. Survivors include her daughters, Tameka Forte and Lashonda Forte Jones both of...
Andrew Christopher Linn
Aug 9, 2019
Andrew Christopher Linn, age 42, died on August 9, 2019 in Port Saint Lucie, FL. He was surrounded with love by his family. Andy was born on October 16, 1976 at Homestead Air Force Base to Jeffrey and Karen (Leach) Linn. He spent his early years traveling the world with his parents and siblings and loved a good adventure. He...

