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Keri Lynn Sapanara

Keri Lynn Sapanara

Nov 3, 2016

Keri Lynn Sapanara, age 34, passed away on November 3, 2016. She was born in Easton, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1982. She moved to Port Saint Lucie, coming from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is survived by her three children, Alesio Leiti, Josephine Leiti and Angelina Leiti of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; and the father of her children, Jason Leiti also...

Dr. William H. Meyer Jr.

Dr. William H. Meyer Jr.

Nov 3, 2016

Dr. William H. Meyer, Jr., 89, died November 3, 2016 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Meyer was born in Schenectady, New York and resided in Poughkeepsie, New York until college. He was a graduate of Union College, Schenectady, New York where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After graduating from Albany Medical School, he completed his internship...

Marilyn J. Walinski

Marilyn J. Walinski

Oct 31, 2016

Marilyn J. Walinski, 91, died October 31, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Walinksi was born in Youngstown, Pennsylvania and moved to Fort Pierce in 1976 coming from Glen Burnie, Maryland. Prior to retirement, she worked for the United States Government for 28 years. She was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Fort Pierce, St. Mark’s Women’s Club, Indian...

Arne Hedal

Arne Hedal

Oct 30, 2016

Arne Hedal, 91, passed away on October 30, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Hedal was born in Bredsten, Denmark and immigrated to the United States, settling in Fort Pierce in 1965. Soon after moving, he started working at Piper in Vero Beach, Florida and later decided to become an entrepreneur. This started with making and selling Danish cookies to...

Nick Medders

Nick Medders

Oct 29, 2016

Nick E. Medders, 27, passed away October 29, 2016 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. He was born in Barbourville, Kentucky, but was a lifelong resident of Port Saint Lucie, Florida. He attended Port St Lucie schools and graduated from Centennial High School. Nick always had a generous heart for example helping take care of his invalid grandfather for a number...

Joseph G. Kanhai

Joseph G. Kanhai

Oct 29, 2016

Joseph Gopaul Kanhai was born in Queens, New York on December 7, 1986. On the evening of October 29th 2016, he was killed in a motorcycle accident. He was son of Roshini Lakram and Mitch Kanhai. He is survived by his (sisters) Joy-Cheri and Angelina, (brother) Justin, as well as his grandparents (maternal) Kamlawaty Lakram and Lakram Baijnauth, (paternal) Lilawattee...

James Byington

James Byington

Oct 29, 2016

James Byington, 49, died October 29, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Memorial donations to help defray burial expenses may be made to St. Lucie County Community Services, 437 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

Mary Jo Ashton

Mary Jo Ashton

Oct 27, 2016

Mary Jo Ashton, 86, went home to be with her Lord on October 27, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Ashton was born in St. Augustine, Florida and moved to Fort Pierce in 1958. She was a member of Orange Avenue Baptist Church. She was part of the musical group The Calvary Echos, spending time singing in nursing homes and...

Armando Magana

Armando Magana

Oct 25, 2016

Armando Magana, 47, passed away on October 25, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in La Yerbauena, Michoacan, Mexico and came to the United States in 1985. He established himself in Fort Pierce in 1998. He has left his wife, Elba Magana; sons, Ulises and Joan Magana; daughter, Maria Celeste Magana and newborn grandbaby, Andre Magana. He was...

Florence Maud Newman

Florence Maud Newman

Oct 25, 2016

Florence Maud Newman, 101, went home to be with her Lord on October 25, 2016 in Port St. Lucie, Florida, surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers. Mrs. Newman (Mama) was born in St. James, Jamaica and moved to Florida in 1996. She was a devoted Christian with unwavering faith in the Lord. She was a great mother,...

Mary C. Polimine

Mary C. Polimine

Oct 24, 2016

Mary C. Polimine, 84, died October 24, 2016 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mrs. Polimine was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Fort Pierce in 1991 coming from Kingston, New York. She attended St. Helen’s Catholic Church, Vero Beach. She enjoyed bowling, painting, and playing cards. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Polimine of Fort Pierce, FL; sons, Thomas R....

Ann Kathryn Halhober

Ann Kathryn Halhober

Oct 23, 2016

Ann Kathryn Halhober, 100, passed away October 23, 2016 In Port Saint Lucie, Florida. She is survived by her sons, Andrew Halhober of Port Saint Lucie, Florida and Charles Halhober of Woodstock, Georgia.

Betty Jo Wouters

Betty Jo Wouters

Oct 22, 2016

Betty Jo Wouters, 85, died October 22, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Wouters was born in Johnson City, Tennessee and moved to Fort Pierce in 1948 coming from Vero Beach, Florida. After retirement, she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Jim Wouters of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Michael J. (Elaine) Wouters of Fort Pierce, FL; sisters, Star and...

Howard Hewlett Ackley

Howard Hewlett Ackley

Oct 22, 2016

Howard Hewlett Ackley Howard H. Ackley, age 86 of Ft. Pierce, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Treasure Coast Hospice House. Howard was born in Hempstead, NY on June 2, 1930 and relocated to Florida in 1997 upon his retirement. After high school, he served as a French hornist with the US Air Force Band, performing for President...

Alexander Stephen Sawyer Jr.

Alexander Stephen Sawyer Jr.

Oct 21, 2016

Alexander Stephen Sawyer, Jr. 91, passed away October 21, 2016.

William Rodney Dewson

William Rodney Dewson

Oct 18, 2016

William “Bill” Rodney Dewson, 77, died October 18, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Dewson was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. He retired from the U.S. Army as Major after 25 years of service. He also retired as a Captain of the Investigations Division of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department after 30 years. He was a member...

Dale Horace Hempstead

Dale Horace Hempstead

Oct 18, 2016

Dale Horace Hempstead, 93, passed away on October 18, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Dale was born in Miami, Florida and was a resident of Fort Pierce for the past 25 years coming from Davie, Florida. His passion was collecting and showing antique cars. He loved to travel and was a member at Community United Methodist Church. Survivors include his...

Evelyn (Zewe) Medina

Evelyn (Zewe) Medina

Oct 17, 2016

Evelyn (Zewe) Medina of The Sands Community of North Hutchinson Island, Florida passed away at Lawnwood Regional Hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida on Monday, October 17, 2016. Evelyn was 83 years old and was retired from the University of Miami where she worked as Supervisor of the UM Law School Word Processing Center. She is survived by her husband of...

Bonnie Gene Cotter

Bonnie Gene Cotter

Oct 17, 2016

On October 17th 2016 my beloved wife and soul mate was relieved of all suffering and pain from her courageous battle. Her spirit was recalled by our creator and slipped quietly into death to await upon the coming resurrection morning. She predeceased her husband, Peter J. Cotter; her son Jeff and his wife, Sarah Beth Postlewaite of Ellijay, Georgia; sister,...

Carol Ann (Doty) Moscrop

Carol Ann (Doty) Moscrop

Oct 16, 2016

Carol Ann (Doty) Moscrop, 72, died October 16, 2016 in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born in Culver City, California and moved to Vero Beach two years ago but has resided on the Treasure Coast for the past 40 years. She loved being outdoors and loved her animals. She was a loving and caring mother and grand-mother. Survivors include her...