Obituaries
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Maxine Louise Hancock
Jun 3, 2009
Maxine Louise Hancock, 85, died June 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Hancock was born in Nauvoo, Alabama and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1974 coming from Gulf Port, Mississippi. She loved fishing, gardening, reading and cooking. Survivors include her son, Curtis Hancock of Orlando, FL; daughters, Patricia Davis and Peggy Souza both of Ft. Pierce, FL and Pamela...
Paul F. Collins
Jun 3, 2009
Paul F. Collins, 87, died June 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, FL. Mr. Collins was born in Pemberton, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1984. Paul was the fourth generation owner of Collins & Son Funeral Home which was founded in 1865 and sold the funeral home and retired in 1984. He was a 1st Lieutenant of the...
Ira Potter
Jun 3, 2009
Ira “Scooter” Potter, 86, died June 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Potter was born in Pike County, Kentucky and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1971 coming from Fairfax, Virginia. Prior to retirement, he was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. Scooter loved fishing, photography and collecting things. Survivors include...
Frank Petro
Jun 2, 2009
Frank Petro Frank Petro, 88, died June 2, 2009 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Petro was a native of Chicago, Illinois and resided there until moving to Ft. Pierce in 1988 from Warminster, Pennsylvania. He retired from the Naval Service in 1961 the rank of Chief Petty Officer and served as a member of the VPB #34 Black Cat Squadron...
Ruth Strigaro
Jun 2, 2009
Ruth Strigaro passed away at the age of 81 on June 2, 2009 at her home in Port St. Lucie. She was born to Fridolph and Majne Hagglund in Gamlastaden, Skelleftea, Sweden on September 18, 1927. She moved to the United States with her family when she was a child. She lived in Freeport and Brightwaters on Long Island, New...
Sheila Ann Chumbley
Jun 2, 2009
Sheila Ann Chumbley, 55, died June 2, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Chumbley was born in Greenport, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1974 coming from Long Island, New York. She worked as an engineering assistant at AT&T and was a member of the Pioneer Club for AT&T. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Michael...
Glenn Everett Hedrick, Jr.
Jun 2, 2009
Glenn Everett Hedrick, Jr., 54, died June 2, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Hedrick was born in Wichita County, Texas and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1972 coming from Rochester, Indiana. He was a drywall hanger and of the Baptist faith. He loved to fish and was a volunteer at the local food bank and always loved to help...
James Riley Chauncey, Sr.
Jun 2, 2009
James Riley Chauncey, Sr., 66, died June 2, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Chauncey was born in Live Oak, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce 54 years ago. He retired after 41 years of dedicated service from the State as Supervisor of the Department of Transportation. He was an avid bowler, reader, collector of knives and loved spending time...
Donald Edward Jackson
Jun 1, 2009
Donald Edward “Donnie” Jackson, 57, died June 1, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Jackson was born in Miami, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce 40 years ago coming from St. Augustine, Florida. He worked as a frame attendant for AT&T phone company for many years but recently was a fruit inspector for the U.S.D.A. He served in the U.S....
Anne Elizabeth Timberman
Jun 1, 2009
Anne Elizabeth Timberman, 77, died June 1, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Timberman was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1991 coming from Oceanside, New York. She was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Harry Timberman of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Anne E. Brandi of Oceanside,...
Edgar G. Wester
Jun 1, 2009
Edgar G. Wester, age 75, died on June 1, 2009 in Fort Pierce, FL. He moved to Fort Pierce in 1973, coming from Melbourne, FL. He retired from Scott Citrus, where he was the production manager for 35 years. He was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed playing poker with his family, hunting and watching old western movies. He is...
Henry Andrew Hayda
May 31, 2009
Henry Andrew Hayda, 82, died May 31, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Hayda was born in Yorkville, Ohio, and was a resident of Port St. Lucie since 1992, coming from Warren, Ohio. He retired from Packard Electric, a Division of General Motors, after 48 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of St. Bernadette...
Carribelle Dalman
May 31, 2009
Carribelle Dalman, 84, died May 31, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Dalman was born in Boswell, Indiana and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2003 coming from Anderson, Indiana. Prior to retirement, she was a registered nurse. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Boswell, Indiana and she loved cooking and gardening. Survivors include her...
William L. Hannah
May 31, 2009
Dr. William L. Hannah, 72, died May 31, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Dr. Hannah was born in Brooksville, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce with his wife in 1986 coming from Natick, Massachusetts. He worked in the St. Lucie County School System as a School Psychologist and Bethune Cookman University as a psychology professor. Survivors include his wife of...
Joseph James Bradberry
May 29, 2009
Joseph James Bradberry, age 62, died on May 29th, 2009. He was born in West Unity, Ohio and came to Fort Pierce 30 years ago, coming from Stuart, FL. He was a carpenter with Local Union # 79. He was of the Baptist Faith, and was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from FP&L in 2008 after 30...
Vivienne Harris
May 29, 2009
Vivienne A. “Cherry” Harris, 59, died on May 29, 2009 in Fort Pierce, FL. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica and moved here in 2005, coming from Brooklyn, NY. She worked in the accountant field for 43 years. She was very active with her church, especially working with the children. She is survived by her mother, Mavis Golbourne of Port...
Elizabeth E. Self
May 29, 2009
ELIZABETH E. SELF Elizabeth E. Self, 63, died May 29, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Elizabeth was born in O’Fallon, Illinois and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1972,coming from Ft. Lewis, Washington. She served in the US Army for three years, was in retail sales and loved her Grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Wilson Self...
Theodore Paul Philipson
May 27, 2009
Theodore Paul “Teddy” Philipson, 85, died May 27, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Philipson was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey and moved to Florida in 1979. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a 33rd degree Mason. Survivors include his son, Paul Philipson of Malibu, CA; daughters, Linda Fagervik of Winston Salem, NC, Sharon...
Carol Mae Chudada
May 27, 2009
Carol Mae Chudada, 80, died May 27, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Chudada was born in Racine, Wisconsin and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1985. She enjoyed volunteering her time entertaining people at nursing homes and at church. Survivors include her husband, Tom Chudada of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Kenny Krueger of Marana, AZ and Timothy Chudada of Racine,...
Rita Marie Malizia
May 27, 2009
Rita Marie Malizia, 78, died May 27, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Malizia was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to St. Lucie County 22 years ago coming from Stratford, New Jersey. She owned and operated Hurricane Rita Gift Shop in Vero Beach, Florida and was a member of the Ft. Pierce Jazz Society. Survivors include her sons...