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Richard Mumma Landis

Richard Mumma Landis

Mar 4, 2019

Richard Mumma Landis passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019, at age 94, after a very recent diagnosis of metastatic cancer. Richard (known as Dick) was born a fraternal twin in East Petersburg, PA, to the late Harry Landis Jr. and Esther Mumma Landis. He graduated from McCaskey High School in Lancaster, PA and entered Swarthmore College as a pre-med...

Theresa L. Burkel

Theresa L. Burkel

Mar 3, 2019

Theresa L. Burkel, 67, died March 3, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Burkel was born in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Fort Pierce 40 years coming from California. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed watching the Price Is Right. Survivors include her daughter, Melanie (Majed) Soudani of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Jon (Ashley) Hall of Fort Pierce, FL; brother,...

Sarah M. Skinner

Sarah M. Skinner

Mar 2, 2019

Sarah “Pat” Skinner, 85, died March 2, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Sarah was born in Winder, Georgia and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was an active member of the Westside Baptist Church, Fort Pierce and member of the Elks Club #1520, Fort Pierce. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Jacobs; son, M. Dwain Skinner, Jr.; 4 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;...

Ethel Christakos Castle

Ethel Christakos Castle

Mar 1, 2019

Ethel Christakos Castle, 103, passed away on March 1, 2019 in Aventura, Florida. A Service will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle, NY. Interment will follow at Beechwoods Cemetery, New Rochelle, NY

Bernard O'Hare

Bernard O'Hare

Feb 28, 2019

Bernard O'Hare, 70, passed away peacefully February 28, 2019 following a sudden but short illness while wintering in Fort Pierce, Florida. Bernard, Bern or Bernie to his friends and family, was born on October 27, 1948 in Colonie, New York to the late Barney and Vivian O'Hare. He received his degree in English from Marist College in 1969. Bernie began...

Herman "Pete" Forbes Jr.

Herman "Pete" Forbes Jr.

Feb 28, 2019

Herman "Pete" Forbes, Jr., 86, died February 28, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southside Christian Church, 3822 Edwards Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. A service will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Southside Christian Church, 3822 Edwards Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Private burial will take place...

Irene T. Zelinka

Irene T. Zelinka

Feb 27, 2019

Irene T. Zelinka, 97, died February 27, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Lucie Catholic Church, Port St. Lucie.

Kirsten H. Nipper

Kirsten H. Nipper

Feb 27, 2019

Kirsten H. Nipper, 52, died February 27, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Nipper was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and moved to St. Lucie County 30 years ago coming from Rochester, New York. She worked for the St. Lucie County School System for 19 years as a music and orchestra teacher. Survivors include her husband, Bill Nipper, Jr. of...

Ellen (Ellie) Marie Davis

Ellen (Ellie) Marie Davis

Feb 26, 2019

Ellen (Ellie) Marie Davis, 59, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 26, 2019. Ellie grew up in Ponce Inlet Fl where she followed her love for the sea and mastered her natural talent for boating and fishing. She joined the United States Coast Guard in 1984 where she honorably and heroically served for...

Jeanne Shim Scott

Jeanne Shim Scott

Feb 25, 2019

Jeanne Shim Scott, 87, died peacefully Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born November 1, 1931 in Seoul, Korea. Jeanne worked at the U.S. Army Communications Center during the Korean War where she met her first husband Henry Virgil Alvey. She was widowed in 1965 and moved to Fort Pierce with her five children. Jeanne was married to Marion J....

Mr. John P. Jones

Mr. John P. Jones

Feb 25, 2019

John Pooley Jones, 96, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in Staten Island, New York and moved to the Treasure Coast in 1987 from Huntington, NY. John served our country in the Army Air forces during WWII and later retired from Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation as a Supervisor. He was in the...

Donald A. Rhodes

Donald A. Rhodes

Feb 25, 2019

Donald A. Rhodes, 93, died February 25, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Rhodes was born in Ripley, West Virginia and resided in Fort Pierce. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the 82nd Airborne Division as a Paratrooper. He loved science fiction and art. Survivors include his son, Donald Alan Rhodes of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters,...

Elaine D. Hanner

Elaine D. Hanner

Feb 24, 2019

Elaine D. Hanner, 89, passed away on February 24, 2019 in La Plata, Maryland. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Lucie County Humane Society at www.hsslc.org Services: Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 from 11:00am-12:00 pm with a service to follow at 12:00 pm at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Burial will follow at Hillcrest...

Sandy Wilson

Sandy Wilson

Feb 23, 2019

Sandy Wilson, 61, died February 23, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Sandy was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. She worked in child care and influenced a lot of lives. She lived for her family and was affectionately known as “Mom Mom”. Survivors include her daughters, Michelle (Danny) Wilson and Monica Wilson; sons, Matthew Wilson and Kyle Wilson; mother,...

Carla Ann Dipple

Carla Ann Dipple

Feb 22, 2019

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Ronnie Mcswain

Ronnie Mcswain

Feb 22, 2019

Ronnie McSwain, 75, passed away February 22, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, FL. He served in the US Air Force, became a Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor and Deputy Sheriff, and for over 40 years was a General Contractor. Ronnie enjoyed cooking for family and friends, hunting, working on equipment and volunteering for the Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary....

Elizabeth Granados

Elizabeth Granados

Feb 20, 2019

Elizabeth Granados, 23, died February 20, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. She attended Lincoln Park Academy. Elizabeth worked at Liberator Medical Supply and liked to spend time with her kids, listen to music and hang out with her friends. She was a happy person with a big smile! Survivors include her...

David Stephen Wilmot

David Stephen Wilmot

Feb 19, 2019

David Stephen Wilmot, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 19, 2019 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts and moved to Port St. Lucie 5 ½ years ago coming from Allentown, PA. He was very outgoing and enjoyed a good game of golf with his friends. David was also a jokester, loving...

Pedro Diaz

Pedro Diaz

Feb 18, 2019

Pedro Diaz, 86, died February 18, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Diaz was born in Cuba and resided in Fort Pierce. He loved to watch T.V. and listen to Latin music. Survivors include his wife, Lola Martinez; sisters, Maria and Hereida; son, Dennis; daughter, Nieves and niece, Gricell. Services: Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from...

Larry Horton

Larry Horton

Feb 17, 2019

Larry Horton, 79, died February 17, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Horton was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce. Larry worked for the St. Lucie County Fire District for 26 years and retired as Lieutenant. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, member and usher of Westside Baptist Church and enjoyed wildlife photography. Survivors include his sons, John...