Obituaries
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Bonnie Dee Brown
Oct 28, 2011
Bonnie Dee Brown, 79, died October 28, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and was a resident of Port St. Lucie since 2002, coming from Deltona, FL. Bonnie was a retired clerk for the Records Division of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, was a pianist, loved her children and...
Herman Goins
Oct 28, 2011
Herman Goins, 94, died October 28, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Goins was born in Peason, Louisiana and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1943 coming from North Carolina. He worked as a Yard Master for F.E.C. Railroad in Ft. Pierce for 35 years, retiring in 1979. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Southside...
Frances B. Schoenig
Oct 28, 2011
Frances B. Schoenig Port St. Lucie, FL Frances B. Schoenig, 73, died October 28, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Schoenig was born in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2004 coming from Croton, New York. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Port St. Lucie, FL, volunteered at St. Vincent...
Anthony John Mesagno
Oct 28, 2011
ANTHONY JOHN MESAGNO Anthony John Mesagno, 83, died October 28, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Anthony was born in Brooklyn, New York and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1994, coming from Long Island, New York. He was a mechanical engineer for the New York City Transit Authority, a member of the American Legion Post 40, member of St....
Deborah Ann Zaugg
Oct 26, 2011
Deborah Ann Zaugg, 62, died October 26, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Ms. Zaugg was born in Utica, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1988 coming from Remsen, New York. She was an avid artist and crafter, member of the Crossings Community Church and was a huge Florida Gators Fan. Survivors include her son, Cody (Michelle) Helmer of...
Preston C. Kurth
Oct 26, 2011
Preston C. Kurth, 62, died October 26, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Kurth was born in Mineola, Long Island, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1984 coming from Suffern, New York. Preston was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was best known for operating Norris Famous Place for Ribs for a number of years. He was...
Guy A. Gabriel
Oct 25, 2011
Guy A. Gabriel Guy A. Gabriel, 56, died October 25, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Gabriel was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to the Treasure Coast in 1996 coming from Miami, Florida. He worked in the construction industry and enjoyed fishing, cooking and going to the beach. Survivors include his father & mother, Raymond & Elizabeth Scott of...
Albert Ross Ashby
Oct 24, 2011
Albert Ross Ashby, 65, died suddenly Monday, October 24, 2011 in his Fort Pierce, Florida home. Mr. Ashby was born in Detroit, Michigan where he lived and worked as an agent for the Millwrights and Carpenters Union Local 1102. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He retired and moved to Florida where he enjoyed spending time with...
Margaret Carolyn Rawlins
Oct 21, 2011
MARGARET CAROLYN RAWLINS Port St. Lucie, Florida Margaret Carolyn Rawlins, 94, died October 21, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Margaret was born in Palatka, Florida, and was a resident of Port St. Lucie since 1949, coming from Orlando, Florida. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons: William “Bill” Rawlins and Thomas “Jerry” Rawlins both of Fort Pierce, FL;...
Robert Donald Sobieski
Oct 19, 2011
Robert Donald Sobieski Fort Pierce, Florida Robert Donald Sobieski, 86, died October 19, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Sobieski was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1995 coming from Clinton Township, Michigan. He was an Optometrist. Survivors include his son, James (Gina) Sobieski of Mount Clemens, MI; daughter, Carol Tester of Fort Pierce, FL; son,...
Jean Ward Spencer
Oct 19, 2011
Jean Ward Spencer Fort Pierce, Florida Jean Ward Spencer, 80, died October 19, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Spencer was born in Lexington, Kentucky and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1971 coming from Orlando. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, enjoyed her tennis, was a huge fan of the Kentucky Derby, and an avid FSU football fan. Survivors...
William Oliver Green, Sr.
Oct 18, 2011
William Oliver Green, Sr., 87, died October 18, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Green was born in Rockledge, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1936. He worked as a carpenter by trade. Later worked as a Building Superintendant at First Baptist Church in Ft. Pierce, FL and retired in 1986. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Coast...
Michael J. Picano, Sr.
Oct 18, 2011
Michael Jeffrey Picano, Sr., 65, passed away October 18, 2011. Mike was a native of Erie, PA and a resident of Fort Pierce, FL since 1956. Mike was a graduate of Dan McCarty High School, where he played baseball and football. He graduated from Indian River Junior College, and the University of Florida, earning a BS in Advertising and a...
Raymond John Mack
Oct 18, 2011
Raymond J. Mack, age 76, died on October 18, 2011 in Fort Pierce, FL. He was born in Stroudsburg, PA and moved to Fort Pierce 74 years ago. He was a heavy equipment mechanic. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of White City. He volunteered for many years with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary, was...
John Lewis Knowles
Oct 17, 2011
John Lewis Knowles, 92, died October 17, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Knowles was born in Long Island, Bahamas to the late John and Mary Brice Knowles. He was a former resident of Connecticut and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1987. He finished all grade school in Long Island, Bahamas and worked on a ship as a deck hand...
De'Shawn Marquis Norwood, Jr.
Oct 16, 2011
De’Shawn Marquis Norwood, Jr., 2 months old, died October 16, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. De’Shawn was born in Fort Pierce, Florida. Survivors include his mother, Amanda Soesbe of Ft. Pierce, FL; father, De’Shawn Norwood, Sr. of Ft. Pierce, FL; sisters, Alianna Soesbe of Ft. Pierce, FL and Nykeria Morris of Stuart, FL; maternal grandfather, Robert Soesbe, Jr. of Port...
Norman L. Paxton, Jr.
Oct 15, 2011
Norman L. Paxton, Jr., 63, died October 15, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Paxton was born in Newport, Rhode Island and moved to Ft. Pierce 39 years ago coming from Tallahassee, Florida. Norm was the Assistant Municipal Judge from 1974-1976, former Assistant City Attorney, and former Assistant Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority Attorney. He was a Past President of the...
Peggy Ann Pazos
Oct 13, 2011
Peggy Pazos, 56, passed away October 13, 2011, in Munising, Michigan. Peggy was born in Key West, Florida, and was a resident of Port St. Lucie, FL before moving to Michigan 6 years ago. She had been a hairdresser. Survivors include her father, Ofie Pazos and step-mother, Rose G. Pazos both of Port St. Lucie, FL; brother, Mark Pazos of...
Evelyn M. Smithie
Oct 13, 2011
Evelyn M. Smithie, 82, died October 13, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Smithie was born in the Bronx, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1989 coming from Mahopac, New York. Prior to retirement, she was a payroll administrator for Mahopac Central School District for 25 years. She enjoyed knitting, needle work, bingo, and dancing. She was a...
Charles Trippeda, Jr.
Oct 11, 2011
Charles Trippeda, Jr., 84, died October 11, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Trippeda was born in Bronx, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce 22 years ago coming from Teaneck, New Jersey. Prior to retirement, he was a CPA. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School and then from New York University. He was a Veteran of the U.S....