Obituaries

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George W. White

George W. White

Nov 16, 2010

George W. White George W. White, 82, died November 16, 2010 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. White was born in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1985 coming from Hurst, Texas. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War. He worked for the National Cash Register Company for 20...

Robert Wayne Keaton

Robert Wayne Keaton

Nov 14, 2010

Robert Wayne “Bob” Keaton, 58, died November 14, 2010 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Keaton was born in Charleston, West Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce 51 years ago. He worked for Bellsouth for 34 years before retirement as a lineman. He was a member of the Bellsouth Pioneers, member of Westside Baptist Church and was very active in the...

William J. Weber

William J. Weber

Nov 13, 2010

William John “Bill” Weber, 77, died November 13, 2010 in Stuart, Florida. Mr. Weber was born in New Hyde Park, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1984 coming from Dix Hills, Long Island, New York. He was the CEO of Weber-Stevens Publications in Farmingdale, New York for 30 years and co-owner of the Painted Pony Dude Ranch...

Mildred H. Solarino

Mildred H. Solarino

Nov 11, 2010

Mildred “Grace” Solarino Mildred “Grace” Solarino, 83, died November 11, 2010 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Ms. Solarino was born in Glen Cove, New York and has been a resident of Ft. Pierce for the last 20 years. She once was an avid bowler and golfer, enjoyed knitting, and playing majong. She is survived by sons, Joseph Solarino of Melville, NY...

Herbert Joseph Rochester

Herbert Joseph Rochester

Nov 11, 2010

Herbert J. Rochester Herbert J. Rochester, 81, died November 11, 2010 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Rochester was born in Hall County, Georgia and moved to Ft Pierce in the early 1970’s. He was a successful self-made business man. His business endeavors included opening one of the first mattress companies in Gainesville, GA, owning a furniture store in Ft Pierce,...

Manuel E. Raulerson

Manuel E. Raulerson

Nov 10, 2010

Manuel Elvin Raulerson Manuel Elvin Raulerson, 64, died November 10, 2010 in Live Oak, Florida. M. Raulerson was born in Melbourne, FL. Up until 6 years ago he was long time resident of Ft Pierce. He was a horse trainer on a ranch. He is survived by his sons Bobby M. Raulerson of Old Town, FL and Clyde E. Raulerson...

Clarence E. Bishop, Jr.

Clarence E. Bishop, Jr.

Nov 7, 2010

Clarence E. “Rance” Bishop, Jr., 56, died November 7, 2010 in Okeechobee, Florida. Mr. Bishop was born and raised in Okeechobee, Florida. He was a carpenter and truck driver. Survivors include the mother of his children, Faye Campagna of North Palm Beach, FL; son, Brandon Wayne Bishop of New York, NY; daughter, Miranda Bishop of North Palm Beach, FL; 1...

Shirley Ann Taylor

Shirley Ann Taylor

Nov 3, 2010

Shirley Ann Taylor, 76, died November 3, 2010 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Taylor was born in Simpson, Illinois and moved Ft. Pierce 54 years ago coming from Cairo, Illinois. She was a former member of Fairlawn Baptist Church, Ft. Pierce. Survivors include her son, Freddie C. (Cheryl) Taylor of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Freda Ann Taylor of Sebring,...

Edith Bernece Maillaro

Edith Bernece Maillaro

Nov 2, 2010

Edith Bernece Maillaro, age 85, died on November 2, 2010 in Fort Pierce, FL. She was born in Okeechobee, FL and was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce. She was a Legal Secretary for Fee Parker and Sample (later known as Fee Parker & Neill), a certified shorthand reporter for Gaffney & Clum, co-founder of Florida Court Reporters, Inc., Legal...

Gisele A. Roberts

Gisele A. Roberts

Nov 2, 2010

Gisele A. Roberts, 80, died November 2, 2010 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Roberts was born in Montreal, Canada and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1983 coming from Bowie, Maryland. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, James Roberts of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Sylvie Boucher of Ft. Pierce, FL and Lorraine Belanger of Levi, Quebec,...

Grady C. Fitzpatrick

Grady C. Fitzpatrick

Nov 1, 2010

Grady C. Fitzpatrick, 78, died November 1, 2010 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born in Ila, Georgia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1968 coming from Ipswich, Massachusetts. Grady was the owner/operator of Fitzpatrick Plumbing Inc. from 1972 until present, and worked for the Southern Bell Engineering Department. He was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Veteran...

John J. Coleman, Jr.

John J. Coleman, Jr.

Nov 1, 2010

John J. Coleman, Jr., 76, died November 1, 2010 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Coleman was born in Fulton County, Indiana and moved to Ft. Pierce 40 years ago. John proudly served in the United States Army. He was an avid reader and enjoyed playing shuffleboard. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Carol Coleman of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons,...

Pera Lee Chiofolo

Pera Lee Chiofolo

Oct 31, 2010

Pera Lee Chiofolo, 85, died October 31, 2010 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Chiofolo was born in South Africa and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1973 coming from Miami, Florida. Prior to retirement, she was a teacher. Survivors include her friend, Thelma Isaksen of Ft. Pierce, FL. Services: A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010...

Kathryn L. Gerlack

Kathryn L. Gerlack

Oct 31, 2010

Kay Gerlack, 62, died October 31, 2010 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Gerlack was born in Woodbury, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1985 coming from Elmer, New Jersey. Survivors include her son, Aaron Gerlack of Souderton, PA; brother, Larry Gerlack of Smyrna, DE; sisters, Marcia Gerlack of Ft. Pierce, FL and Patricia Harris of Coral Springs, FL;...

Nadine Leidy

Nadine Leidy

Oct 30, 2010

Nadine Leidy, 89, died October 30, 2010 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Nadine was born in Independence, Missouri, and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 2003, coming from Wichita, Kansas. She worked as a hospital Central Service Technician and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church of Fort Pierce, FL. Survivors include her daughters, Cassandra Hundemer of Grass Valley,...

James Vincent Lavecchia

James Vincent Lavecchia

Oct 29, 2010

James Vincent Lavecchia James Vincent Lavecchia, 81, died October 29, 2010 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Lavecchia was born in New York City, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce 24 years ago. He was the owner/operator of a cleaning supply business. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lavecchia of Ft. Pierce, FL; 2 sons; 1 daughter; 3 grandchildren; and 4...

William Jackson Reed

William Jackson Reed

Oct 25, 2010

William Jackson Reed, 83, died October 25, 2010 in Palatka, Florida. Mr. Reed was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII and a graduate of the University of Miami. He loved to play the organ, square dance and collect stamps and coins. Survivors include his daughter, Jodi Williams of Ft....

Patricia Lorraine Smith

Patricia Lorraine Smith

Oct 24, 2010

PATRICIA LORRAINE SMITH Patricia Lorraine Smith, 62, died October 24, 2010, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Patricia was born in Rochester, New Hampshire, and was a resident of Fort Pierce for 2 years, coming from Palm Bay, Florida. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant, a member of the Elkettes in Palm Bay, FL, a member of the Palm Bay Red Hatters...

Gary Wayne Peterson, Ii

Gary Wayne Peterson, Ii

Oct 23, 2010

Wayne Peterson, 37, died October 23, 2010, in Vero Beach, Florida. Wayne was a lifetime resident of Fort Pierce. He was a heavy equipment mechanic in the citrus industry. Survivors include his son, Dylan A. Peterson of Fort Pierce, FL; father, Gary (Karen) Peterson of Tennessee; mother, Patsy (Bobby) Selph of Vero Beach, FL; sisters, Jeannie Kennedy of Vero Beach,...

Michael Joseph Scibran

Michael Joseph Scibran

Oct 22, 2010

Michael Joseph Scibran, 47, died on October 22, 2010 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Scibran was born in Buffalo, New York and was a resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mike graduated from Lancaster High, Lancaster N.Y. He received an Associates in Science from Villa Maria College, Buffalo, N.Y., Associates in Science and an Associates in Art in General Studies from...