Obituaries
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Dorothy Borland Kessler Needs
Apr 15, 2016
Dorothy Borland Kessler Needs Dorothy Borland Needs, 92, died April 15, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Needs was born in White Springs, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce. Dorothy was a Patriot, of the Baptist faith, having received salvation at the 1961 Billy Graham Crusade at the Fort Pierce Amphitheater. She traveled the world with her...
Fonzie G. Knott
Apr 12, 2016
Fonzie G. Knott, 76, died April 12, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Knott was born in McKenzie, Tennessee and moved to Fort Pierce in 1963. He was a heavy equipment mechanic and served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his sons, Fonzie E. (Susan) Knott and Richard Knott; brother, Charles Knott; grandchildren, Fonzie D. Knott, Tiffany Sneed, Ashley...
Louise Dunn Deal
Apr 12, 2016
Louise Dunn Deal Louise Dunn Deal, 73, of Port St. Lucie, Florida and Blowing Rock, North Carolina passed away April 12, 2016 at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida. She was born on December 1, 1942 in Caldwell County to Zollie and Leola Triplett Dunn. Louise is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas C. Deal; brother-in-law, Blake (Becky) Deal,...
Dorothy J. Halsey
Apr 12, 2016
Dorothy J. Halsey, 90, died April 12, 2016 in Stuart, Florida. Mrs. Halsey was born in Freeport, Michigan and resided in Fort Pierce since 1981 coming from Charlotte, Michigan. She graduated from Vermontville High School and then went on to nursing training. She married Dean Halsey on December 24, 1948 and they were married for 62 years. She sold Beeline...
Gilbert Lawrence Eady
Apr 11, 2016
Gilbert Lawrence “Gil” Eady July 20, 1930 – April 11, 2016 Gil Eady, 85, died peacefully on April 11, 2016 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce, Fl. Born in Detroit MI, Gil lived in Kalamazoo and Fort Lauderdale before retiring to Fort Pierce in 2002. He graduated from Barbour Hall Military Academy and St. Augustine High School (now Hackett...
Dennis A. Petersen
Apr 10, 2016
Dennis Petersen, 69, passed away April 10, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey and moved to Florida in 1953 coming from Paterson, New Jersey. Dennis moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 2008. He was a member of St. Lucie Catholic Church. He loved classic cars and the Miami Dolphins. Survivors include wife of...
Juan Onelio Hernandez
Apr 10, 2016
Juan Onelio Hernandez, 96, passed away on April 10, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in Havana, Cuba and moved to Port Saint Lucie, FL two years ago after being in Queens, New York since 1995. He worked for insurance company in the Dominican Republic for 24 years, LA Americana and Seguros America. He was a diehard Yankee...
Marion Clarke
Apr 10, 2016
Marion Clarke Port Saint Lucie, Florida Marion Clarke, 93, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away April 10, 2016 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Clarke moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 2006 coming from Brooklyn, New York. Marion was a valued member of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity. Survivors include; daughter, Pauline Silvera of Port Saint Lucie,...
Jacqueline Coleman Todd
Apr 10, 2016
Jacqueline Coleman Todd, 76, passed away at home on April 10, 2016. She was born & raised in Stuart, Florida. She attended schools and graduated from Martin County High School. She worked in Insurance and when she married she continued working in insurance. She is survived by her husband, Robert Todd of Fort Pierce, FL. She is preceded in death...
Jacqueline A. Sterrett
Apr 9, 2016
Jacqueline Ann Pisner Sterrett, was born on November 24, 1940 in Englewood, New Jersey. She has been a long time resident in Port Saint Lucie since 1982. She was the daughter of Lewis Peisner and Shirley Belzer. Jackie was married to Bob Emerson, before marrying her second husband, Henry Willard Sterrett III. She was married to “Hank” for 34 years....
James Earle Noel, Sr.
Apr 8, 2016
James Earle Noel Sr., 66, passed away on April 8, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. James was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Fort Pierce, Florida over 40 years ago. He was a life member of BPOE Elks #1520 and an avid NASCAR fan whom also loved fishing. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Margaret (Peggy)...
Helen Salmon Gilchrist
Apr 7, 2016
Helen Salmon Gilchrist (Aka Rookie), daughter of Lula Mae Purnell and the late William Salmon, was born May 19, 1947 in Dillion, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce, FL. Helen retired as the Bookmobile Manager from the Dillon County Library. She was kind hearted, generous, honest, respectful,...
Rene E Houle
Apr 7, 2016
Rene E. Houle Rene E. Houle, 74, died April 7, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Houle was born in Hartford, Connecticut and moved to Fort Pierce in 1972 coming from Cromwell, Connecticut. He was a member of Elks Lodge 1520 in Fort Pierce, Sarah’s Kitchen of Port Saint Lucie, and Indian River Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed the UCONN Huskies...
Charles William Bloehm
Apr 6, 2016
Charles “Charlie” William Bloehm 96 years old Lifelong resident of St. Lucie County, Charlie departed this world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and loved ones on April 6, 2016. Charlie passed during a brief stay while in the loving care of Treasure Coast Hospice House in St. Lucie County. LIFE Charlie Bloehm was born by the...
Betty Jo Robson
Apr 6, 2016
Betty Jo Robson Betty Jo Robson, 78, died April 6, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Robson was born in Ethel, West Virginia and was a resident of Fort Pierce. She worked at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts. Survivors include her sons, Keith Robson of Boca Raton, FL and Michael Robson of Fort Pierce, FL; brothers, Billy Vance...
Paul Edward Rust
Apr 5, 2016
Paul Edward Rust, 66, died April 5th, 2016 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mr. Rust was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania and moved to Vero Beach one year ago from St. Lucie County in which he resided since 1985. He was a Deputy Sheriff for St. Lucie County and received Officer of the Year in 2014-2015. He also received the Quick Draw...
John J. Donnelly, Jr.
Apr 3, 2016
John J. Donnelly, Jr. On April 3, 2016 John J. Donnelly, Jr., passed away in hospice care after a brief illness. His wife of almost 60 years, Jan, and other family members were by his side. John was born on March 2, 1937 in Albany NY, the only son of John J. Donnelly, Sr., and Elizabeth M. Brecht. He attended...
Anita C. Tudino
Apr 2, 2016
Anita C. Tudino Anita C. Tudino, 77, died April 2, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Tudino was born in Manhattan, New York and moved to Fort Pierce in 1983 coming from Long Island New York. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church and a charter member of the Pilot Club of St. Lucie County....
Robert Frank Owens, Sr.
Apr 1, 2016
Robert Frank Owens, Sr. of Fort Pierce, FL passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2016 after a 10 year battle with prostate and bone cancer. Born December 22, 1936 a son of the late Henry J. and Ila Mae (Williams) Owens. He is survived by his loving wife Beulah Owens of 28 years, his sister Henrietta Lewis, two...
Charles R. Schmidt
Mar 31, 2016
Charles R. Schmidt, 92, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in St. Jacob, Illinois and was a very caring and loving person that always wanted to help other people and had a love for children. He is survived by cousins, Shirley Carey, Carol Tomlinson, Sally Miller, Joe Benefiel, Melanie Faucher, Michael Hulme, Melissa...