Obituaries
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Anna (Sammie) Caswell
Jun 30, 2024
Anna (Sammie) Caswell died on June 30, 2024 at the age of 92. Sammie was born in Norfolk County, Virginia on July 17, 1931. She married Larry Caswell on August 20, 1955 and together they had 3 daughters. Sammie earned an Associates of Arts degree from William and Mary College and then her Bachelors degree from James Madison University.
Sammie was...
Arlindo Brites Fernandes
Jun 27, 2024
Arlindo Brites Fernandes was born in Portugal on September 19th, 1945, and passed away on June 27, 2024, in hospice care in Fort Pierce, FL.
Al is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Frances Fernandes. Al has six siblings: sisters, Maria (Kenneth) Barboza; Hilda (Arthur) Andrade; Linda (Jeffrey) Jesus; and Susan Racicot; and brothers, Adrian Fernandes and John Fernandes...
Luis "Chamaco" Maldonado
Jun 26, 2024
Luis “Chamaco” Maldonado, 63, of Port St Lucie, FL, passed away at home on June 26, 2024. Luis was born in Bronx, NY, on August 28, 1961, and attended St. Luke’s School and Lehman High School.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Nilda Misla Maldonado of Port St. Lucie, Fl; son, Luis Maldonado III, of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter,...
Bridgette Lynn Harless
Jun 25, 2024
Bridgette Lynn Harless, 50, of Ft. Pierce, Fl passed away June 25, 2024.
Bridgette was born February 26, 1974 in Stuart, FL. She attended Lincoln Park Academy and graduated from Ft. Pierce Central High School.
Bridgette worked for her community in the St. Lucie County Tax Collector’s office as a clerk for 21 years. A true Floridian, Bridgette loved being outdoors, fishing...
Richard H. Rice
Jun 25, 2024
Richard Howard Rice, 80, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away June 25, 2024.
Richard was born in Corning, NY, on September 15, 1943, to Raymond and Eileen (O’Donnell) Rice.
Richard was a retired general contractor in the construction industry most of his life. Richard loved sailing and racing his sailboat, “Wild Rice,” and was a member of the St. Lucie Sailing...
Andree Gagnon Bass
Jun 23, 2024
Andree Gagnon Bass, age 85, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville. Born on January 31, 1939, in Canada, she was the daughter of the late Andre' Gagnon and Genevieve Roi Gagnon. Andree enjoyed gardening and crocheting and grew lavender and hydrangea. Andree was active in the Women's League and the...
Albert F. Barnett Jr
Jun 23, 2024
Albert Fredrick Barnett Jr. was born on March 14, 1929, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to Albert Fredrick Barnett Sr. and Emma Ihrke Barnett.
Raised in the beautiful landscapes of Colorado, Al developed a love for the mountains, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and skiing. His passions also included dancing, big band music, western movies, and traveling, particularly to Hawaii and Mexico,...
Mary Beth Rowe
Jun 22, 2024
Marion Elizabeth Rowe
Mary Beth Rowe, 47, passed away on June 22, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mary Beth Rowe was born in Naples, Florida and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mary Beth graduated from Westwood High School and enjoyed going to the beach and collecting seashells.
Survivors include her husband, James Rowe; her parents, Patrick & Barbara Watkins; sister, Ruth Brand; brothers, Paul...
Levi R. Babineau
Jun 22, 2024
Livian “Levi” R. Babineau
Livian “Levi” R. Babineau, 63, died June 22, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Babineau was born in Hamilton, Ontario and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Levi was a retired master carpenter of 35 years. He enjoyed woodworking. His favorite quote was “I may not always be easy to love, but those that loved me, know that I loved...
Ross Alan Deweese
Jun 20, 2024
Ross Alan Deweese, 57, of Port St Lucie, FL passed away at home on June 20, 2024 from a short battle with melanoma.
Ross was born in Lafayette, IN on March 2, 1967 to parents Rex Alan Deweese and Doreanne Campbell Deweese. He grew up in Rossville, IN and attended Rossville Consolidated School. After graduation, Ross received his Associate’s Degree in...
Margaret "Peggy" Shugrue
Jun 19, 2024
Margaret "Peggy" Shugrue, of Ft. Pierce, FL, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024. Born on August 28, 1939, Peggy lived a full and vibrant life, and cherished family memories.
Peggy was predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years, Bill Shugrue, who passed away in 2011. In 1992, Peggy and Bill moved to Florida. They enjoyed the Florida beaches and...
Daniel C. Popovich
Jun 18, 2024
Daniel C. Popovich passed away on June 18, 2024 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia.
Daniel, also known as “Danny” was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Rosemary R. Rich & Daniel Popovich Jr.
He spent his early years attending grade school in Akron Ohio and was a known athlete of the football and wrestling team. He graduated Hoban High School in...
Mary Ellen McGlenn
Jun 16, 2024
Mary Ellen McGlenn
Mary Ellen McGlenn, 73, died June 16, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Miss McGlenn was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mary Ellen enjoyed a long career with the St. Lucie County School System and specialized in teaching children with learning disabilities. She graduated from John Carroll High School, University of Florida, and Mount Saint Joseph University. She was...
Zbigniew Kilarski
Jun 16, 2024
Zbigniew Kilarski, 82, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024.
Zbigniew was born in Zbaraz, Ukraine on June 23, 1941 to Wincenty and Anna (Kaczan) Kilarski.
Mr. Kilarski was an accomplished retired mechanical engineer, draftsman and designer. He will be forever missed by his beautiful love, Elzieta Pstragowski Kilarski, as well as his many good friends.
A gathering...
Paula Sue DeVos
Jun 14, 2024
Paula S. DeVos (Grannemann), 67, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away June 14, 2024.
Paula was born October 12, 1956 in Cooperstown, NY to Paul and Bea Granneman. She married her beloved Karl on May 31, 2002.
Paula, known as “Suey,” to her friends and family graduated from Martin County High School before attending the National College Chiropractic. She also took...
Carolyn Madron Asmussen
Jun 13, 2024
Carolyn Madron Asmussen
Carolyn Madron Asmussen (82) went to be home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ unexpectedly in the early hours of June 13th. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Carolyn was born on 12-28-1941 in Mountain City, Tennessee to Paul Eve and Mary Lee Madron. She had two sisters: Shirley, and Joy and a half sister, Hilda....
Melanie Ward Shrensel
Jun 9, 2024
Melanie Ward Shrensel
Melanie Ward Shrensel, 59, of Fort Pierce, FL, passed away peacefully at Lawnwood Regional Hospital on June 8, 2024. She was born on December 21, 1964, in Buffalo, New York, to Roy and Patricia (Evans) Ward. She has resided in Fort Pierce, FL for the past 59 years.
While growing up, during the summer months, Melanie had the opportunity...
Shirley Beatrice "Shirl" Elswick Whitaker
Jun 9, 2024
Shirley Beatrice Elswick Whitaker
Shirley Beatrice Elswick Whitaker, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on June 9, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Shirley was born in Oakwood, VA to parents Jessie Elswick and Ruth Messer Elswick on January 8, 1941 and resided in Fort Pierce, FL.
Shirley was a member of the Indian River Presbyterian Church in Fort Pierce. She enjoyed cooking,...
George Edward Guettler
Jun 9, 2024
George Edward Guettler January 20, 1928 – June 9, 2024
Mr. George Edward Guettler of Fort Pierce, Florida, 96, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Mr. Guettler was born in Fort Pierce on January 20, 1928. The third child of George Frank and Christine (Knecht) Guettler, he graduated from Saint Anastasia School and Indian River Community College....
Patricia "Pat" Teague Modine
Jun 9, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Teague Modine
Patricia “Pat” Teague Modine, 83, passed away on June 9, 2024 at the Fort Pierce Treasure Coast Hospice, surrounded by family and friends.
Born on October 22, 1940, Pat was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, a pioneer 4th generation St. Lucie County “Cracker” stock from the Carlton Family. She held deep roots in her community, evident through...