Obituaries
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Mildred Ann Hill
May 13, 2011
Mildred Ann Hill, 68, died May 13, 2011 in Gainesville, Florida. Mrs. Hill was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church and retired from school teaching after 30 years. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Ed Hill of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Lisa Hill of Los Angeles, CA; son, Gary Hill...
Robert Russell Macy, Sr.
May 12, 2011
Robert Russell Macy, Sr., 67, died May 12, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Macy was born in Borden, Indiana and moved to Ft. Pierce 55 years ago. He was a self employed masonry contractor and builder. He was a member of the N.R.A. He liked to hunt and loved his family very much. Survivors include his wife of 50...
Louis J. Ciacci
May 12, 2011
Louis Ciacci, 84, died May 12, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Ciacci was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1969 coming from Long Island, New York. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Campaign. He was in the 32nd infantry and 11th Airborne. He was a volunteer Rescue Chief of...
Mary Ellen Tompson
May 12, 2011
Mary Ellen Tompson, 85, died May 12, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Ms. Tompson was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1993 coming from Sea Grit, New Jersey. She graduated from Skidmore University in Saratoga Springs, NY. She retired after 25 years of being a teacher. She was a member of the Indian River...
David T. Smith
May 11, 2011
David T. Smith of Port St. Lucie died May 11, 2011. He was born in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma on April 10, 1952. David was a graduate of Stanford University and worked as Director of Operations at Packard Roofing and Waterproofing. He enjoyed the beach and going on cruises. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie P. Smith of Port St....
Mary H. Hicks
May 10, 2011
Mary H. Hicks, 94, died May 10, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Hicks was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2008. She was a member of the Smyrna United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Survivors include her daughters, Linda L. Crouch of Ft. Pierce, FL and Patricia A. Treece of Port St. Lucie,...
Bobby Jack Graben
May 9, 2011
Bobby Jack Graben, 77, died May 9, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Graben was born in Lineville, Alabama and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1962 coming from Arcadia, Florida. He retired in 1989 from the St. Lucie County School Board after 33 years of service. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Niles C....
John Albert George
May 7, 2011
John Albert George, 52, died May 7, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. John was born in New Hartford, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1976 coming from Utica, New York. He was the owner/operator of JAG Utilities. Survivors include his mother, Catherine Petzoldt; his wife of 30 years, Nancy George of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter,...
Thomas Murray Funka, Sr.
May 7, 2011
Thomas Murray Funka, Sr. Thomas Murray Funka, Sr., 76, of South Hutchinson Island, passed away May 7, 2011 at Indian River Medical Center. Tom was born February 26, 1935 in Toledo, OH and graduated from Libbey High School in 1953. He was the retired owner and president of The Zeroll Company, a manufacturer of world famous commercial ice cream scoops....
Charles V. Honkonen, Jr.
May 6, 2011
Charles V. “Chuck” Honkonen, Jr., 76, died May 6, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Honkonen was born in Steubenville, Ohio and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1978 coming from Miami, Florida. He was a chief real estate appraiser for Harbor Federal Savings for 30 years. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed wood crafting and all sporting events. Survivors...
Howard Koppari
May 2, 2011
Howard Koppari, age 95, died on May 2, 2011, in Ruskin, FL. He was born in Paynesville, MI and lived in Fort Pierce, FL, from 1963– 1980, coming from Seaside, OR. He was a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. He is survived by his daughter; Jouay Koppari of Valrico, FL, son; John Koppari of Palm Bay, FL,...
Richard Arlen Walsh
May 2, 2011
Richard Arlen Walsh, 77, died May 2, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Walsh was born in Putnam, Connecticut and was a resident of Ft. Pierce. He was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, member of the Knights of Columbus, Ft. Pierce, member of the Royal Order of the Moose...
Willard L. Crump, Jr.
Apr 30, 2011
Willard L. Bill “Yank” Crump, Jr., 76, died April 30, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Crump was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce 4 years ago coming from Selma and Birmingham, Alabama. He was a 13 year Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 30 years. Survivors include his wife,...
Estill Conley Picklesimer
Apr 30, 2011
Estill Picklesimer was born to parents, Homer D. Picklesimer and Ethel Conley Picklesimer in Johnson County Kentucky. Estill died on April 30, 2011 at the age of 98. He is predeceased by his wife, Bessie Grim Picklesimer from Nippa, Kentucky. For over seventy years their love and devotion to each other inspired everyone who knew them. Estill is also predeceased...
Steven Mitchell Thomas
Apr 27, 2011
Steven Mitchell Thomas, age 42, died on April 27, 2011, in Ft. Pierce, FL. He was born in Ft. Pierce and has been a lifetime resident. He was a heavy machine operator and an avid fisherman. He is survived by his sons; Daniel and Dalton Thomas of Ft. Pierce, FL., daughter, Hannah Thomas of Hawthorne, FL., parents, Aaron and Judy...
Luther Junior Clark
Apr 26, 2011
Luther Junior Clark, age 62, died April 26, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born in Lake County, Florida and has grown up in the White City area of Fort Pierce. He was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Treasure Coast Land Clearing for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and being out on the water. He is...
Arthur J. Deharo
Apr 26, 2011
Arthur J. Deharo, 61, died April 26, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Deharo was born in Salem, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce in March 2010 formerly of Melbourne, Florida. He was a teacher for 10 years and owner of “A.J.’s Media Services” and “A.J. the D.J.”. He was also an avid motorcycle rider. Survivors include his daughters, Tabatha...
Arthur J. Deharo
Apr 26, 2011
Arthur J. Deharo Arthur J. Deharo, 61, died April 26, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Deharo was born in Salem, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce in March 2010 formerly of Melbourne, Florida. He was a teacher for 10 years and owner of “A.J.’s Media Services and “A.J. the D.J.”. He was also an avid motorcycle rider. Survivors include...
Jimmie Ward Kemp
Apr 25, 2011
Jimmie Ward Kemp Jimmie Ward Kemp, age 54, died on April 25, in Jensen Beach, FL. He was born in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, and moved to Fort Pierce, 34 years ago, coming from West Palm, FL. He was a affectionately known as “Bubba” and enjoyed baseball, children and family. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Cathy Kemp,...
Tydfil K. Baker
Apr 23, 2011
Tydfil “Ty” K. Schelin Baker Tydfil “Ty” K. Schelin Baker, 81, Died April 23, 2011 Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Baker was born in Peconic, New York and moved to Fort Pierce in 1971 coming from Mattituck, New York. She was a member of Indian River Presbyterian Church, the choir and the XYZ’s. Other memberships include the Eastern Star, American Business...