Obituaries

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Elizabeth Lapenter

Elizabeth Lapenter

Feb 15, 2009

Elizabeth Lapenter, 93, died February 15, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Lapenter was born in New York City, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1973 coming from Kinnelon, New Jersey. She was a secretary for Kinnelon School System, member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church and the church’s Women Club, member of Fort Pierce Art Club. She...

Lewis Dale Beckwith, Jr.

Lewis Dale Beckwith, Jr.

Feb 14, 2009

Lewis “Blue Lew” Beckwith, Jr., died February 14, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Beckwith was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1994. Before retirement, he was a tool and die machinist. He was a blues song writer and guitarist best known for his song “Mississippi Bound”. Survivors include his sister, Sandra Randhan of Ft. Pierce,...

Ronald John Melton

Ronald John Melton

Feb 14, 2009

Ronald John Melton, 59, died February 14, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Melton was born in Hollywood, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1999 coming from Ocala, Florida. He worked in construction. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Olivera; daughters, Shawn Brown of Banner Elk, NC, Veronica Olivera-Leon of Miami, FL, Lisa Lee of Minnesota, Amber Melton of...

Angelina Teresa Hansman

Angelina Teresa Hansman

Feb 14, 2009

Angelina Teresa Hansman, 83, died February 14, 2009 in Fort Pierce, FL. Ms. Hansman was born in Winchester, MA and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2004 coming from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was involved in singing groups. Survivors include her sons, Guy Hansman of Port St. Lucie, FL, Bernard Hansman of New York, Robert Hansman of New Mexico, and...

Stanley Joseph Niewieroski, Jr.

Stanley Joseph Niewieroski, Jr.

Feb 12, 2009

Stanley J. “Stan” Niewieroski, Jr. 60, died on February 12, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Niewieroski was born in Hartford, Connecticut and lived in the Ft. Pierce area for over 35 years. Stanley worked for FPL for over 23 years and other jobs related to the construction industry. Survivors include his wife, Valerie Niewieroski of Ft. Pierce, FL; mother, Peggy...

Donald J. Coble, Iii

Donald J. Coble, Iii

Feb 8, 2009

Donald J. “D.J.” Coble, III, 33, died February 8, 2009 in Tavares, Florida. Mr. Coble was a native of Ft. Pierce until recently moving to Mount Dora, Florida. D.J. was a self employed Carpet Installer. He was of the protestant faith, avid University of Miami Hurricanes fan, and loved his wife and children very much. Survivors include his wife of...

Cheryl Lee Wilkinson

Cheryl Lee Wilkinson

Feb 7, 2009

Cheryl Lee Wilkinson, 57, died February 7, 2009 in Vero Beach, Florida. Ms. Wilkinson was born in Cheverly, Maryland and moved to Ft. Pierce 10 years ago coming from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Cheryl worked for A.R.C. She loved playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, watching movies and going out to dinner. Survivors include her father, Samuel Wilkinson of Ft. Pierce, FL; brother,...

Barbara Ann Callino

Barbara Ann Callino

Feb 6, 2009

Barbara Ann Callino, 67, died February 6, 2009 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mrs. Callino was born in Jackson, Michigan and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1976 coming from Brooklyn, Michigan. She served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. and was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Callino of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Thomas Callino...

Marie Elizabeth Graney

Marie Elizabeth Graney

Feb 6, 2009

Marie Elizabeth Graney, 85, died February 6, 2009 in Morganton, North Carolina at her residence. Mrs. Graney was born in Essex County, New Jersey. She currently lived in North Carolina and was formerly of Ft. Pierce, Florida. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Anne Scott of Asheville, NC, Margaret Post of Morganton, NC, and Kathleen Fischer of...

Zeny Maria De Souza Silva

Zeny Maria De Souza Silva

Feb 5, 2009

Zeny Marie De Souza Silva, 55, died February 5, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Ms. Silva was born in Brazil. She loved to read and go to church. Survivors include her husband, Nelcy Miguel Da Silva of Brazil; sons, Fabricio Souza Silva of Port St. Lucie, FL and Fabiano Souza Silva of Coconut Creek, FL; and 2 grandchildren. Services:...

Guy W. Nicholls

Guy W. Nicholls

Feb 5, 2009

Guy W. Nicholls, 84, died February 5, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Nicholls was born in New York City, New York and moved to Florida over 30 years ago from NY. He worked for the Federal Reserve, banker with the U.S. Trust Company, Developer of Pine Estates, and was President of the Pine Estates Homeowner’s Association. Survivors include...

Ruth J. Mcauliffe

Ruth J. Mcauliffe

Feb 4, 2009

Ruth Jeanine McAuliffe, 73, of Fort Pierce, FL died after a long illness. Ruth was born in Savannah, NY in 1935; she grew up in Syracuse, NY and graduated from Syracuse Central High School in 1952. She married her husband of 52 years, Richard, in 1956 and they resided in Camillus, NY. In 1971 Ruth and her family moved to...

Betty Jean Wise

Betty Jean Wise

Feb 3, 2009

Betty Jean Wise, 71, died February 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Wise was born in Chipley, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1949. She loved to cook and loved her family. Survivors include her son, Robert E. Wise of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Tammy (Tom) Murphy of Ft. Pierce, FL and Vicky Potter of Vero Beach, FL;...

Francis C. Smith

Francis C. Smith

Feb 1, 2009

Francis C. Smith, 17, died February 1, 2009 in Jupiter, Florida. Francis was born in Melbourne, Florida and has been a life long resident of Ft. Pierce, FL. He was in the 11th grade at Lincoln Park Academy; member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Life Scout in Boy Scouts of America Troop #450 & Crew # 2465 and was working...

Ray Alexander Akerley

Ray Alexander Akerley

Feb 1, 2009

Ray Akerley, 87, died February 1, 2009 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mr. Akerley was born in West Springfield, Pennsylvania and moved to Vero Beach in 1959 coming from Conneaut, Ohio. Ray was a heavy equipment operator for the City of Ft. Pierce. He loved to garden. Survivors include his son, Lynn Akerley of Vero Beach, FL; sister, Jean Blood of...

Daniel Joseph Mcevoy

Daniel Joseph Mcevoy

Feb 1, 2009

Daniel Joseph McEvoy Daniel Jospeh McEvoy, 70, died February 1, 2009 in Ft. Pierce at his residence. Mr. McEvoy was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania and lived in Ft. Pierce for the past 29 years. Daniel proudly served in the U.S. Army and worked for the Clerk of Courts. He enjoyed going to different places ministering to others. He was...

Dave Junior Martin

Dave Junior Martin

Jan 30, 2009

DAVE JUNIOR MARTIN Dave Junior Martin, 68, died January 30, 2009, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Dave was born in Kendall, Florida, and was a resident of the Treasure Coast since 1972, residing in Minnesota for the past three years. He was an automobile mechanic. His biggest passion was circle track and drag racing and he enjoyed fishing. Memorial contributions...

Thomas Arthur Morrison

Thomas Arthur Morrison

Jan 30, 2009

Thomas A. Morrison, 67, died January 30, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Morrison was born in Rockville Centre, New York and was a resident of Fort Piece for the past seven years, coming from North Miami Beach, FL. He was a boat captain for all of his adult life. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society,...

Joseph Francis Lincoln

Joseph Francis Lincoln

Jan 30, 2009

JOSEPH FRANCIS LINCOLN Joseph Francis Lincoln, 72, died January 30, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Lincoln was born in Riverside, New Jersey and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1952, coming from Delanco, NJ. He was the owner/operator of Lincoln Trucking Co., a member of the Baptist faith, veteran of the US Army, loved to race his stock...

Adriaan Huksloot

Adriaan Huksloot

Jan 29, 2009

Adriaan “Andy” Huksloot, 75, died January 29, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Huksloot was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1990 coming from Long Island, New York. He loved golfing, playing soccer, bowling, and dancing. Survivors include his daughters, Bernarda of Netherlands and Meg of Long Island, NY; sons, Philip of Netherlands and Andrew of...