Obituaries
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Gregory E. Brewster
Mar 5, 2018
Gregory Brewster, always known just as Brewster, 52, passed away on March 5, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Brewster was born in Fort Pierce, Florida and was raised in Berrien County, Georgia before moving back to Fort Pierce. Brewster worked for many years for Drawdy Brothers Construction, was Superintendent for Integ-Crete Construction and was a self contractor for Brewster Building...
Charles B. Connolly
Mar 4, 2018
Charles B. Connolly, 96 years old, of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Lombard, passed away on March 4, 2018. Loving husband of the late Anne Connolly (nee Reggio); dearest father to Darlyn (John) Goodwin of Lombard and Charles (Carmela) Connolly of Ft. Pierce, FL. Grandfather of John (Deanna) Goodwin Jr. of Rockwall, TX, Brian (Katie) Goodwin of Joliet, Joseph...
Doris Laverne Bell Wilmot
Mar 4, 2018
Doris Laverne Bell Wilmot, 83, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away on March 4, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Doris was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on May 6, 1934 to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Taylor; she was the eldest of 6 children. She married an Air Force Serviceman in Wichita, Kansas which opened up the opportunity to see the...
William "Bill" Viele
Mar 2, 2018
William “Bill” Viele, 87, died March 2, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Viele was born in New Haven, Connecticut and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida. Bill retired after 20 years of service with the City of Lake Worth. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the VFW in Lake Worth. Survivors include his brother,...
Michael "Mouse" Stratton
Mar 2, 2018
Michael “Mouse” Stratton, 46, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away March 2, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Michael was born on December 28, 1971 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Jason and Wanda Stratton. He was a lifelong resident of Saint Lucie County. Michael worked for Tri-Brothers Tree service for 25 years and lived for his job. He enjoyed mud...
Karen K. Lee
Feb 26, 2018
Karen K. Lee, 61, died February 26, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Lee was born in Homewood, Illinois and resided in Eau Claire, Michigan. She was an avid reader and enjoyed swimming and kayaking. Survivors include her husband, Walter Skibbe of Eau Claire, MI; son, Jason Braaksma; daughter, Amber Braaksma; sisters, Jean Gress and Pat Koester; grandchildren, Kasey Price,...
Alice R. Dorsey
Feb 26, 2018
Alice R. (Schliecker) Dorsey, 92, of Ft. Pierce, passed away Monday evening, February 26, 2018, at the Treasure Coast Hospice House, Ft. Pierce. She was born July 21, 1925, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Metzko) Schliecker. She has been a resident of Florida since 1969. Mrs. Dorsey was a homemaker and also worked as...
Fred Votino
Feb 24, 2018
Fred Votino, 68, died February 24, 2018 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Votino was born in Niles, Ohio and has lived in the Okeechobee and Fort Pierce area for 50 years. He owned and operated Votino’s Pizza Kitchen in Fort Pierce. He loved antiques, fishing, traveling and riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Sheila A....
Troy L. Shearer
Feb 24, 2018
Troy L. Shearer, 81, passed away on February 24, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Shearer was born in Fellsmere, Florida and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was a fisherman and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his daughter, Karen Shearer; son, Frank (Jackie) Shearer; step-daughter, Tammy Carpenter; grandchildren, Troy (Rebecca) Shearer, Travis (fiancé Brittany Lane) Shearer...
Vera Picos
Feb 21, 2018
Vera Picos, 74, died February 21, 2018 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Picos was born in Starke, Florida and moved to Fort Pierce over 70 years ago. She worked for Nevins Packing House. She was involved in the Missionettes with the Assembly of God Church, member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Eagle Auxillary. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting,...
Charles Q. James
Feb 21, 2018
Charles Q. James, 74, died February 21, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. James was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. Prior to his retirement in 2005, he owned and operated Charles Q. James Electrical Contractors in Fort Pierce for 35 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, was of the Catholic faith, and a member of...
Joseph Glenn Holden
Feb 19, 2018
Joseph Glenn Holden, 67, died February 19, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Holden was a lifetime resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. He worked for the St. Lucie County Road Department for 24 years and then Publix for 22 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, enjoyed martial arts and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Survivors include his wife,...
Michael Cary Meeds Jr.
Feb 19, 2018
Michael C. Meeds Jr., 41, was welcomed home with loving arms by his late mother, Anne, and his grandparents on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at his home in Port St. Lucie. He was born June 11, 1976, in West Palm Beach, the son of Michael Meeds Sr. and the late Anne (Tedder) Meeds. He had been a resident of Port...
Eleanor Elizabeth Riker
Feb 17, 2018
Eleanor Elizabeth Riker, 53, died February 17, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Memorial contributions to help defray burial expenses may be made to the Community Services, 437 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
Betty Jean (Jones) Morris
Feb 17, 2018
Betty Jean (Jones) Morris, 81, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, LTC (R) James W. Morris, Jr., her parents, three brothers, and a grandson, Justin Scott Morris. Betty was born in Cheraw, South Carolina and moved to Fort Pierce in 1949. She met the love of her...
Captain Stanley S. Skorupski Jr.
Feb 15, 2018
Captain Stanley S. Skorupski Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Hospice of Treasure Coast, Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born August 24, 1932 in Montclair, New Jersey to Stanley and Stephanie Skorupski. In 1955 he graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, with a Bachelor of Science and Master...
Donald Joseph Mcnamara
Feb 13, 2018
Donald Joseph McNamara, age 85, passed away on February 13, 2018 at the Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and was a resident of Fort Pierce, FL. He was an administrator for the Engineering Department at the Singer Sewing Machine Company his entire adult life. Donald enjoyed spending time with his family, the...
Candice C. Stokes
Feb 11, 2018
Candice C. Stokes, 69, died February 11, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Stokes was born in Detroit, Michigan and resided in Fort Pierce. Survivors, whom she loved very much, include her daughter, Cathy Stokes; son, Larry Stokes; sister, Janine Woody and her three cats. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1101 North Lake Destiny Road...
John Korpar
Feb 11, 2018
John Korpar, 91, died February 11, 2018 in Stuart, Florida. Mr. Korpar was born in Buffalo, New York and moved to Fort Pierce in 1981 coming from Stafford, New York. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his friend, Sweetie; sons, Michael Korpar...
Richard "Buck" E Buchanon
Feb 11, 2018
Richard Earl “Buck” Buchanon, age 79, died February 11, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He retired from FPL with 36 years of dedicated service and proudly served in the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Reba Buchanon, twin daughters, Rose Buchanon and Cammey Spikes, and grandson, Ricky Spikes all...