Obituaries

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Charles Coleman

Charles Coleman

Sep 17, 2008

Charles “Junk Yard” Coleman, 63, died September 17, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Coleman was born in Lorraine, Ohio and moved to Ft. Pierce 20 years ago coming from Grayson, Kentucky.He was a truck driver for Second Chance Auto Salvage Company, Ft. Pierce and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.Survivors include his niece, Alice Faye Walton of Ft. Pierce, FL.Services:...

George S. Frena

George S. Frena

Sep 16, 2008

George S. Frena, 73, died September 16, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Frena was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2005 coming from Yardley, Pennsylvania.He retired in 1994 from the Federal Reserve after 20 years of service. He was a civilian observation patrolman for St. Lucie County Sheriff, member of the American Legion Post 40, and...

Gerard Joseph Neufeld

Gerard Joseph Neufeld

Sep 13, 2008

Gerard J. Neufeld, 93, died September 13, 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mr. Neufeld was born in Brooklyn, New York and resided in Clifton, New Jersey until moving to Vero Beach, Florida in 1997.He was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Ft. Pierce and of St. Helen’s Catholic Church, Vero Beach.Gerard was a well respected Postal Historian. He was a...

Kenneth U. Price

Kenneth U. Price

Sep 12, 2008

KENNETH U. PRICEKenneth U. Price, 98, died September 12th in Fort Pierce, Florida.He was born in Goshen, New York, and has been a resident of Fort Pierce since 2001, coming from Middletown, NY.He was a Corrections Counselor for the State of New York and was the last member of the Goshen Colored Giants, served in the US Army during WWII...

Edna Frances Kopenski

Edna Frances Kopenski

Sep 12, 2008

EDNA FRANCES KOPENSKIEdna Frances Kopenski, 82, died September 12, 2008, in Fort Pierce, Florida.Edna was born in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada and was a resident of Fort Pierce for 35 years, coming from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.She was a homemaker and enjoyed her time working in the nursery at the Indian River Presbyterian Church.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of...

Derrell C. Hudson

Derrell C. Hudson

Sep 9, 2008

Derrell C. Hudson, 75, died September 9, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Hudson was born in Westville, FL and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1957 coming from Westville.He was the owner/operator of Derrell Hudson Trucking. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Louise Hudson, of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Donald Hudson, of Harrisonburg, VA, and Wayne Meeks, of Lakeland, FL;...

Josephine Dillen

Josephine Dillen

Sep 8, 2008

Josephine Dillen, 86, died September 8, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Dillen was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce.She was a member of the Women’s Club of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Ft. Pierce Retirees and a volunteer at Hospice of the Treasure Coast.Survivors include her daughter, Jo Ellen Bate, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; sisters Nellie Howard, of Vero Beach, FL,...

Tammy Rea Lucas

Tammy Rea Lucas

Sep 7, 2008

TAMMY REA LUCASTammy Ray Lucas, 41, died September 7, 2008, in Fort Pierce, Florida.Tammy was born in St. Louis, MO and was a resident of Fort Pierce since 2001, coming from Fort Lauderdale, FL.She was the owner of 25th Street Auto Sales in Fort Pierce, Florida.Memorial contributions may be made in Tammy’s honor to the Humane Society of the Treasure...

Lawrence Cecil Church

Lawrence Cecil Church

Sep 6, 2008

LAWRENCE CECIL CHURCHLawrence Cecil Church, 58, died September 6, 2008, in Fort Pierce, Florida.Larry was a native of Fort Pierce, FL. He was self-employed as a massage therapist and was the founder of Fire and Frankencense Ministries. He served in the United States Air Force for four year.He is survived by his wife, Anna Mary Church of Fort Pierce, FL;...

William Jeffreys "Billy" Meyer

William Jeffreys "Billy" Meyer

Sep 5, 2008

William “Billy” Jeffreys Meyer, age 46, died on September 5, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was born in Tsumeb, Namibia, raised in South Africa, and moved to Ft Pierce in 2004. Billy was an avid traveler, never to be found in a single location for any length of time - as evidenced by the many wonderful friends the...

Frank Corley Farris

Frank Corley Farris

Sep 5, 2008

Frank Corley Farris, Jr., 61, died September 5, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Farris grew up in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and moved to Ft. Pierce from West Palm Beach in 1987.He was the owner/operator of a gun shop.Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Sharon Farris, of Ft. Pierce, FL; sister, Brenda Patch, of Murfreesboro, TN; brothers, Larry Farris, of Murfreesboro,...

Zachary Alexander Russell

Zachary Alexander Russell

Sep 5, 2008

Zachary Alexander Russell, 12, lost his lifelong battle to cystic fibrosis. He died peacefully surrounded by family on September 5, 2008 in West Palm Beach, Florida.Zachary was born in Ft. Pierce, FL and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2002 coming from Okeechobee, FL.Zachary Russell was a bright articulate 12 year old child that had been living with Cystic Fibrosis...

Michael Joseph Butler

Michael Joseph Butler

Sep 3, 2008

Michael Joseph Butler peacefully died on September 3, 2008 in Fort Pierce, Florida at his home.He was born in New York City in 1923, and lived in Stony Point, New York before moving to South Hutchinson Island, Ft. Pierce, Florida. Michael served in the Merchant Marine in 1943, and as an Army Tech Sergeant in the Philippines during WWII.He was...

Alexander Moore Gonzales

Alexander Moore Gonzales

Sep 3, 2008

Alexander Moore GonzalesAlexander Moore Gonzales, infant, died September 3, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Alexander is survived by his mother, Cassandra Moore of Ft. Pierce, FL; father, Manuel Gonzales, Jr. of Port St. Lucie, FL; maternal grandfather, Dennis Moore of Ft. Pierce, FL; maternal great grandmother, Mary Moore of Ft. Pierce, FL.

Gerry Griffith Provance

Gerry Griffith Provance

Sep 3, 2008

Gerry Griffith Provance, 26, died September 3, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mr. Provance was born in Metairie, Louisiana and moved to Delray Beach seven months ago coming from Louisiana.He was a student who enjoyed baseball, football, basketball and soccer. He was a very outgoing man.Survivors include his father, Gerry Provance of Louisiana; mother, Linda Provance of Louisiana; sister, Deena...

Marian H. Stephenson

Marian H. Stephenson

Sep 3, 2008

Marian H. Stephenson, 78, died September 3, 2008 in Ft Pierce, Florida.Ms. Stephenson was born in Bronx, New York and moved to Ft Pierce in 1973 coming from New Jersey.She was a secretary for the school system and enjoyed sewing, painting, cooking, reading, and spending time with her cats.Survivors include her daughters, Crystal Morris of Lutz, FL and Rhoda Stephenson...

Ollie L. Stroud

Ollie L. Stroud

Sep 2, 2008

Ollie L. Stroud, 54, died September 2, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Stroud was born in Richmond, Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1957 coming from Richmond.He was an electrician.Survivors include his daughters, Catherine Gray of Ft. Pierce, FL, Charlene Armstrong of Indiantown, FL and Christina Stroud of Satsuma, AL; son, Earl L. Stroud of Vero Beach, FL; sister,...

Niles Alan Faulkner

Niles Alan Faulkner

Sep 2, 2008

Niles Alan Faulkner, 55, died September 2, 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mr. Faulkner was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and moved to the Treasure Coast in 1983 coming from Fort Wayne.Niles worked for the Vero Beach Power Plant for 15 years and was a volunteer for the St. Lucie County Schools. He was an avid football fan. Survivors include his...

Mary Jane Abbenda

Mary Jane Abbenda

Sep 1, 2008

Mary Jane Abbenda, 68, died September 1, 2008 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.Mrs. Abbenda was born in Queens, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1998 coming from Long Island, New York.She was a real estate broker.Survivors include her husband, Louis Abbenda of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Stephen Niemas of Harvey’s Lake, PA. She was preceded in death by her...

Beulah L. Hostettler

Beulah L. Hostettler

Aug 31, 2008

Beulah L. Hostettler, 91, died August 31, 2008, in Fort Pierce, Florida.She was born in Sellersburg, Indiana and moved to Fort Pierce in 1956, coming from Henryville, Indiana.She was a homemaker, an avid seamstress and a member of the Parkview Baptist Church.Survivors include her son, Gordon Hostettler of Carrollton, VA; daughters, Jacquelan Williams of Okeechobee, FL and Janet Hiott of...