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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Ronald Ralph John
Aug 6, 2024
Ronald Ralph John
Ronald Ralph John, 79, died August 6, 2024 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Mr. John was born in Massillon, Ohio and moved to St. Lucie County in 1961.
Ronald served in the U.S. Air Force & U.S. Army. He then went on to work for the Fort Pierce Police Department for 12 years and then joined the Port St. Lucie...
Dezilorme Cassamajor
Aug 5, 2024
Dezilorme Cassamajor, 74, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away August 5, 2024 at his home.
Services: Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 9AM to 11AM with a Funeral Service to be held from 10AM to 1PM at the First Haitian Church of the Nazarene 3425 Deberry Rd Ft Pierce, FL 34947. Burial will follow at White...
Joan Ann Smith
Aug 5, 2024
Joan A. (Duffney) Smith passed away in the early morning of August 5, 2024. Joan was born on August 16, 1933, in Troy, NY to Anna (Mayba) Duffney and Frank Duffney. Joan was married to E. Tyler Smith on July 3, 1952, and shared many wonderful years traveling and playing golf together until her illness in 2019 and Ty’s passing...
Dorothy E. Ruhe
Aug 4, 2024
Dorothy E. Ruhe, 74, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully August 4, 2024.
Dorie was born to Albert and Agnes (Patterson) Rhoades on September 3, 1949 in California. After graduating from college with her bachelor’s in marine biology, she became a clinical laboratory scientist. She worked as a Laboratory Manager for John Muir health for 30 years.
Dorie loved being...
Mary Ann Brown
Aug 1, 2024
Mary Ann Brown, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully departed this world for Heaven on August 1, 2024.
She is survived by daughters Anne Walmach of Port St. Lucie, FL and Margaret Warner (Glenn) of Arden, NC, son Michael J Brown, Jr. ( Laura) of Fort Pierce, FL ; sister Norine Keller of Evansville, IN; grandchildren Jennifer Walmach Nelson of...
Bessie Lillian Galloway Vessell
Jul 29, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bessie Lillian Galloway Vessell, who departed this life on July 29, 2024, at the age of 95. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of God, Bessie peacefully transitioned into her eternal rest.
Bessie was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1929, in Canton, Mississippi, to the late Matthew...
Robert (Bob) Sayers
Jul 28, 2024
Robert Sayers (Bob) departed this world peacefully on July 28, 2024 for continuing adventures with friends and family who have gone before him.
With a kind heart to the core, playful humor, and sharp wit, Bob was a true gentleman who formed many strong and long-lasting friendships. In younger years biking streets and exploring woods, boating, and fishing. In his early...
Billie Borland
Jul 28, 2024
Billie Borland
Billie “Beco” Borland, 50, passed away on July 28, 2024 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Mr. Borland was born in Vero Beach, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce.
Billie was the owner/operator of Borland Truck & Tractor. He was a provider, and his family was always first. He was a member of the Carter’s Breakfast Club. He loved...