Obituaries

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Rev. Mark Christopher

Rev. Mark Christopher

Sep 4, 2017

Reverend Mark Christopher, 86, of Fort Pierce passed away September 4th, at home, peacefully surrounded by his caregivers and loving family. He was born September 21, 1930 in Buffalo, New York to the late Walter and Antonina (Gajewski) Kurkowski. Father Chris graduated from St. Francis High School in Athol Springs in June of 1948 and went to study at St....

Johan Haugen

Johan Haugen

Sep 4, 2017

Johan Haugen, 83, of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on September 4, 2017. Devoted husband of 62 years to Edith. Loving father of Edward and cherished grandfather of Jessica Lynn. Survived by brother, Helge, his wife, Ase, sister-in-law, Tordis, many cousins, nephews, nieces and adoring family. Johan came to the United States from Norway in 1952 and has since...

Christopher A. Price

Christopher A. Price

Sep 3, 2017

Christopher A. Price, 24, of Ft. Pierce, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Ft. Pierce. He was born May 21, 1993, in Ft. Pierce. He was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce. At the time of his death, he was employed by Carrabba's Restaurant in Vero Beach and at Spa King in Port St....

Cousey Harrell

Cousey Harrell

Sep 3, 2017

Cousey Harrell, 77, passed away on September 3, 2017 in Stuart, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997.

Jeanne Pfister Gibson

Jeanne Pfister Gibson

Sep 2, 2017

Jeanne P. Gibson, 92, of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away September 2, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Gibson moved to Fort Pierce, Florida in the late 1940’s coming from Albion, Pennsylvania. Survivors include husband of 58 years, Sanford Gibson of Fort Pierce, Florida; daughters, Mary Jeanne Wilson and Caroline “Carrie” Franklin, both of Fort Pierce, Florida; granddaughter, Morgan Marie...

Janie E. "Libby" (Peterson) Wilder

Janie E. "Libby" (Peterson) Wilder

Sep 2, 2017

Janie E. "Libby" (Peterson) Wilder, 64, of Summerlin Rd., passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at her home. She was born December 16, 1952, in Ft. Pierce, the daughter of the late Edward and Janie (Milton) Peterson, and spent her early years in Ludowici, Georgia. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a bus driver for 28 years....

Blanche Johnson Smith

Blanche Johnson Smith

Sep 1, 2017

A beautiful baby girl with a loving, kind and generous spirit was born on January 16, 1920 to Deacon Rufus and Drusilla Johnson in Archie, Florida. She was their third child and they named her Blanche. She was soft spoken, caring, and known to share. Her family moved to Stuart, Florida where she was educated in the Martin County Public...

Barbara Ann Rowland Partington

Barbara Ann Rowland Partington

Sep 1, 2017

Barbara Ann Rowland Partington of Port St Lucie, Florida, was called home on Friday, September 1, 2017. Barbara was born on September 23, 1939, in Newburgh, New York, to Garland and Mary Rowland. Barbara attended Newburgh Free Academy. She married in 1956 and brought six children into the world. She and her family moved to Fort Pierce, Florida, from Gardiner,...

Kevin T. Carr

Kevin T. Carr

Sep 1, 2017

Kevin T. Carr, 49, passed away on September 1, 2017 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Carr was born in Miami, Florida and resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Survivors include his sisters, Sharon L. Carr and Cynthia A. Almeida both of Port St. Lucie, FL; two nieces and several cousins. Memorial donations to help defray burial expenses may be...

Vincenza Russo

Vincenza Russo

Aug 31, 2017

Vincenza Russo, 76, of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away August 31, 2017. Ms. Russo was born on September 26, 1940 in Manhattan, New York. She moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida from Port Jefferson, Long Island in 2006. Vincenza was extremely creative and enjoyed crafting, drawing, fishing and dancing. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother. She had...

John "Jack" Thomas Kusch

John "Jack" Thomas Kusch

Aug 30, 2017

John “Jack” Thomas Kusch, 81, died August 30, 2017 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mr. Kusch was born in Camden, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1990. He worked for the United States Post Office for 29 years. Survivors include his son, Michael R. Kusch of Hot Springs, AR and grandchildren, Brigid Kusch of Arkansas and Meghan Kusch of...

Rufina "Abuela" Lopez Ruiz

Rufina "Abuela" Lopez Ruiz

Aug 28, 2017

Rufina “Abuela Lopez Ruiz, 93, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away August 28, 2017. Mrs. Lopez Ruiz moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 2009 coming from Miami, Florida. Abuela was a member of Iglesia La Viña del Señor. She loved to sing and dance. Abuela always had a smile. She was a loving mother and grandmother, she was...

Tommy K. Roberson

Tommy K. Roberson

Aug 27, 2017

Tommy K. Roberson, 71, of Ft. Pierce, passed on Sunday, August 27, 2017, at his home in Ft. Pierce. He was born June 10, 1946, in Wilsonville, AL, the son of the late George and Ecna (Hosey) Roberson. He was a long time resident of Ft. Pierce, coming here from Wilsonville, AL in 1967. He was a proud veteran of...

Billy Clark Wilson

Billy Clark Wilson

Aug 26, 2017

Billy Clark Wilson, 84, passed away on August 26, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in Okeana, Butler County, Ohio. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna Wilson; daughters, Mary Jo (Michael) Wilson, Patricia (Rick) Stirnkorb; Diane (Ed) Sheubrooks, Vicky Wright; sons, Billy (Teresa) Clark, Jr.; stepson, Scott Fassold, stepdaughter, Glenda Fassold; sister, Betty Joan (Allen) Loos...

Edgar Benton Tomlin Jr

Edgar Benton Tomlin Jr

Aug 25, 2017

Edgar Benton Tomlin, Jr., 75, passed away on August 25, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in Fort Pierce and remained a lifelong resident. Edgar was an avid fisherman. He loved animals, gardening and had a passion for telling stories. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Yvonne Tomlin of Fort Pierce, Florida; daughter, Casey (Tommy) French of...

Alex Almiron

Alex Almiron

Aug 24, 2017

Alex Almiron, 52, passed away on August 24, 2017 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. He was born in Uruguay and moved to New York when he was 6 years old. Alex has been a resident of Port Saint Lucie since 2005 coming from West Palm Beach, Florida. He was very outgoing and was a jokester, loving to make people laugh....

Kathleen A. Beck

Kathleen A. Beck

Aug 22, 2017

Kathleen A. Beck, 69, of Hutchinson Island, passed on August 22, 2017. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 50 years, Charles, and her many friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Assoc., 3375 20th St. # 100, Vero Beach, FL, 32960, or visit cancer.org. A Celebration of Life will...

Juan "Pipo" Panet Lozada

Juan "Pipo" Panet Lozada

Aug 22, 2017

Juan Pablo Panet Lozada, 54, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away August 22, 2017 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Mr. Panet Lozada moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 2015 coming from Puerto Rico. Juan Pablo Panet Lozada was known as “Pipo” to his family, “Memo” to his brother, and “Pablito” to his friends. He was a loving, caring,...

Richard K. Donahue

Richard K. Donahue

Aug 22, 2017

Richard K. Donahue, 72, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away August 22, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 1990, coming from Boston, Massachusetts. Richard was the 2nd generation owner of the medical device company his father founded. The company grew to be a national name during his tenure....

Sharon Lynn Carlton

Sharon Lynn Carlton

Aug 22, 2017

Sharon Lynn Carlton, 73, died August 22, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Carlton was born in San Pedro, California, grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota and moved to Fort Pierce in 2000. Sharon retired as an executive with Sears after 34 years, worked for State of Minnesota for the Minnesota Veterans Homes for 10 plus years she also worked for...