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William Joseph Mckay, Sr.
Jul 19, 2009
William Joseph McKay, Sr., 80, died July 19, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. McKay was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1966. Prior to retirement, William worked for the Miami Herald and the Tribune newspapers as Circulation Manager. He was a Veteran of the Air National Guard serving during the Korean War, 50 year member...
Eleanor Emily Riches
Jul 18, 2009
ELEANOR K. RICHES Eleanor Emily Riches (nee) Kelsey, 101, died July 18, 2009, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a resident of Port St. Lucie, FL coming from Pemberton, New Jersey, where she worked at the Times Advertiser Newspaper. Eleanor and her husband, Basil, were original residents in Spanish Lakes One, Port St....
Rena C. Franconi
Jul 17, 2009
Rena C. Franconi, 86, died July 17, 2009 in Exton, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Franconi was born in Avon, Connecticut and moved to Port St. Lucie 40 years ago. She had lived in Exton, Pennsylvania for the last 6 years due to health issues. Rena was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Lucie Catholic Church and was very active at the church for...
Alice R. Paparelli
Jul 16, 2009
Alice Paparelli Alice Paparelli, 91, died on July 16, 2009 at Port St. Lucie Nursing & Restorative Care in Fort Pierce. Mrs. Paparelli was born in Saskatchewan, Canada and lived in Vero Beach since 1998 coming from Miami. She was a homemaker and a member of The First Church of the Nazarene in Vero Beach. Survivors include her son, Wayne...
Celia Medeiros Dias
Jul 16, 2009
Celia Medeiros Dias Celia Medeiros Dias, age 46, died on July 16, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, FL. She was born in Brazil, and moved to Port St. Lucie, in 2004, coming from Parkland, FL. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 19 years; Geraldo Dias of Port St. Lucie; her daughters; Emanuelly Dias and Arielly...
Ruth J. Bernero
Jul 15, 2009
Ruth J. “Kit” Bernero, 83, died July 15, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Bernero was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2002 coming from Naples, Florida. She was the president of the Elks Club Auxillary in Naples, Florida. Survivors include her daughter, Laura (Ken) Bernero Carlson of Greenville, SC; son, John D. (Kristen) Bernero...
Lois F. Savage
Jul 14, 2009
Lois Savage was born October 3, 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts. At the outbreak of World War II Lois joined the Woman’s Army Corp where she earned the rank of Sgt. and was assigned to the White House Motor Pool. It was during this time that she met her future husband, Thomas D. Savage. After completing her military service she lived...
Ruby Pauline Gessley
Jul 13, 2009
Ruby Pauline Gessley Ruby Pauline “Polly” Gessley, 75, died July 13, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Gessley was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1987 coming from Palm City, Florida. Prior to retirement, she was a Registered Nurse and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include her husband of 52...
William Kenneth Story
Jul 11, 2009
WILLIAM KENNETH STORY William Kenneth Story, 75, died July 11, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Story was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1985, coming from Chicago, IL. He was the owner/operator of United Vending Services, Inc., served as a paratrooper in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, was a member of...
Ray Kesler
Jul 11, 2009
Ray Kesler, 84, died July 11, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Ray was born in Marshall, Illinois, and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1969, coming from Illinois. He was a retired Building Inspector for St. Lucie County and an active member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made in Ray’s memory to the...
Jon David Guinsler
Jul 10, 2009
Jon David Guinsler, 55, died July 10, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Guinsler was born in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Port St. Lucie 4 years ago. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Lisa S. Guinsler of Port St. Lucie, FL; son, David Guinsler of Toledo, OH; daughter, Rebecca Martinez of Toledo, OH; stepsons, Geoff Cooper...
Deanna Elizabeth Lee
Jul 10, 2009
DEANNA ELIZABETH LEE Deanna Elizabeth Lee, 40, died July 10, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Ms. Lee was born in Huntington, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie last year from Rocky Point, New York. She was a Hospice volunteer and a wonderful mother who loved her family very much. Survivors include her mother, Kathleen; father, Dennis; children,...
David Duane Camp
Jul 8, 2009
David Duane Camp, entered this world August 8, 1952 and left his Fort Pierce home to be with our Lord on July 8, 2009. David was born in Upper Darby, PA and lived most of his life in New London, CT. A graduate of Idaho State University, he went on to work in the computer software industry. David was an...
Mary Mccanna Rebik
Jul 4, 2009
Mary “Mimi” McCanna Rebik, 66, passed away Saturday, July 4th from unexpected complications following cancer radiation treatment. She was born September 21, 1942 in Providence, RI and moved to Maitland, FL, when she was 5 years old. She attended Stetson University and Rollins College where she earned her Master’s Degree and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She and...
Elizabeth Esther Guenther
Jul 3, 2009
Elizabeth Esther Guenther, 96, died July 3, 2009, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Elizabeth was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was a resident of the Treasure Coast since 1994, coming from Eureka, California. She was a homemaker, airplane plotter during WWII, a member of the Eastern Star and loved red roses and orchids. Survivors include her sons, Gary Guenther of...
Susan M. Wood
Jul 3, 2009
Susan M. Wood passed away in her sleep on July 3, 2009. She resided in Vero Beach, FL with her fiancé, Mike Yasky. Susan is survived by her mother, Kathryn & stepfather, Carl Wood of Avon Park, FL; father, George & stepmother, Gail Wood of Tampa, FL; sister, Linda & brother-in-law, Robert McGregor of Geneva, NY; brothers, James of Treasure...
Alexander Verner Hoy
Jul 2, 2009
Alexander “Andy” V. Hoy, 85, died peacefully on July 2, 2009 at St. Lucie Medical Center surrounded by family. Mr. Hoy was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1960 coming from Miami, Florida. Alexander was a retired Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, Fighter Pilot during WWII and the Korean War and a helicopter pilot. He...
Raymond E. Sisco, Jr.
Jul 2, 2009
Raymond E. Sisco, Jr., 71, died July 2, 2009 at his home in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Sisco was born & raised in North Jersey and resided in Fort Pierce since 1983. He was an asbestos worker after leaving the Army as an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper. He was the owner of Ray’s Ocean Gate Inn in South Jersey. He then...
Ernest W. Girroir
Jul 1, 2009
Ernest W. “Old Vet” Girroir, 78, died July 1, 2009 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mr. Girroir was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1987. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received several medals of honor. He retired as a boat captain, having traveled to Bimini. Survivors include his wife, Karla...
Gregory John Lenard
Jun 30, 2009
Gregory John Lenard, 45, died June 30, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Lenard was born in Montclair, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1982 coming from Pennsville, New Jersey. He worked in maintenance and was a member of Westside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn M. Lenard of Ft. Pierce, FL; brothers, Randolph D. Lenard of...
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