Obituaries
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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
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
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...
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.
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
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...
Timothy "Slade" Smith Brandon
Oct 20, 2025
Timothy “Slade” Smith Brandon
Timothy “Slade” Smith Brandon, 46, passed away on October 20, 2025, in Stuart, Florida.
Slade was born in Stuart, Florida, and was a lifelong resident of Port St. Lucie, Florida. He attended Clewiston High School and went on to become an influencer and the proud owner of Home Dr’s Paint & Repair. A talented artist and creative soul,...
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,...
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...
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.
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
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
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...
Elizabeth "Liz" Barker
Oct 15, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” Barker, 74, walked into Glory peacefully on the evening of October 15, 2025, at Indian River Memorial Hospital.
Liz was born on May 10, 1951, in Fort Pierce, Florida, to Freeman H. and Julia T. Dunn. A lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, she proudly lived on the same street for 74 years. She was a graduate of Dan McCarty...
Dr. Leonard Berg
Oct 9, 2025
Dr. Leonard Berg, M.D., F.A.C.S.
October 5, 1933 – October 9, 2025
Dr. Leonard Berg, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was 92.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Albert and May Berg, Leonard grew up in Miami, where his lifelong passion for fishing first began. After earning his medical...
Bruce Alan Plante
Oct 8, 2025
Bruce Alan Plante passed away peacefully at home, with loving family by his side on October 8th at the age of 84.
Bruce Alan Plante was born on May 12, 1941, in Worcester, MA. He grew up in Auburn, MA and spent many summers on Cape Cod, MA. He is a graduate of Auburn High School. He lived in Bourne, MA...
Annie Pease Fitzgerald
Oct 7, 2025
Annie Pease Fitzgerald, 83, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida, just days shy of her 84th birthday.
Born on October 11, 1941, in Connecticut, Annie was the daughter of Cecil Frank and Grace P. Pease. She graduated from Hamden High School in Connecticut and went on to build a life centered around...
Ned Stuckman
Oct 7, 2025
Ned Stuckman, 80, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Stuckman was born on August 3, 1945, adopted by Herbert and Roma Stuckman of Bucyrus, Ohio, and had resided in Fort Pierce, Florida for many years.
Ned graduated from Mount Zion School in Bucyrus, Ohio, and went on to work for Ohio Power/American Electric Power, where he served...
Rose Marie “Rosie” DeCarish
Oct 7, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound love, we announce the passing of Rose Marie “Rosie” DeCarish, born on June 10, 1948, New Roads, Jamaica, West Indies. Rosie was a radiant soul whose warmth, generosity, and joyful spirit left an incredible mark on everyone she met.
She is survived by her devoted son, Kevin Gilchrist; her loving daughter-in-law, Joanne Gilchrist; and her cherished...
Linda Wilson Hall
Oct 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Linda Lou Wilson (Hall)
September 26, 1946 – October 4, 2025
Linda Lou Wilson, 79, of Palm City, Florida, entered into rest on October 4, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived a life marked by deep faith, love, and devotion to her family and the Lord.
Linda attended East Tennessee State University,...

