Obituaries

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Evangeline M. Todesco

Evangeline M. Todesco

Feb 16, 2008

Evangeline M. Todesco, 82, died February 16, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, FL.Mrs. Todesco was born in Foxborough, Massachusetts and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1997 coming from Pahrump, Nevada.She was a homemaker who loved to play bingo. She loved her family and will be greatly missed.Survivors include her daughters, Janice Stinnett of Ft. Pierce, FL and Tammy Todesco of Ft....

Howard "Sonny" Beville, Jr.

Howard "Sonny" Beville, Jr.

Feb 16, 2008

Howard “Sonny” Beville, Jr., 58, died February 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida.Mr. Beville was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida. He was a graduate of Dan McCarty High School and went on to join the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He came home to establish Beville Citrus and was a well known Rancher. He...

John F. De Garmo

John F. De Garmo

Feb 14, 2008

John F. “Jack” De Garmo, 81, died February 14, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. De Garmo was born in Bay Shore, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1994 coming from Babylon, New York. He owned a bus company and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Rose Marie De Garmo of Ft....

John V. Fortnash, Jr.

John V. Fortnash, Jr.

Feb 14, 2008

John Vincent Fortnash, Jr., 51, died February 14, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mr. Fortnash was born in North Miami, Florida and moved to Port St. Lucie 22 years ago coming from North Miami.He was a technician for Sony and a mentor at local elementary schools, known as the “Book Exchange Guy”. He loved playing and teaching drums.Survivors include his...

Kathy Sweeney Perlmutter

Kathy Sweeney Perlmutter

Feb 14, 2008

Kathy Sweeney Perlmutter, 47, died February 14, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Perlmutter was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1988 coming from Miami, Florida. She was the office manager at Quality Dental Care. She was a beloved mother, wife and friend who was loved and will be greatly missed.Survivors include her husband of 26 years,...

Ruth M. Dobler

Ruth M. Dobler

Feb 12, 2008

Ruth M. Dobler, 96, died February 12, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mrs. Dobler was born in East Rockaway, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1972 coming from Oceanside, Long Island.She was a retired school teacher after 35 years and a member of The Order of Eastern Star.Survivors include her sons, Roger Dobler of Rochester, NY and...

Margaret E. Doran

Margaret E. Doran

Feb 12, 2008

Margaret E. (Peggy) Doran, formerly Margaret E. McLaughlin, passed away on February 12, 2008 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL.Born in Roundup, MT in 1928, Mrs. Doran was the daughter of William John McLaughlin who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and immigrated to the U.S. in 1918 and Mayme Jarrett McLaughlin who was born in Cokedale, MT....

Robert D. Bowes, Jr.

Robert D. Bowes, Jr.

Feb 10, 2008

Robert D. Bowes, Jr., 25, died February 10, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mr. Bowes was born in Milford, Connecticut and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1989 coming from Connecticut.Robert was an electrician’s helper and a graduate from Centennial High School in 2000 and he loved to play baseball.Survivors include his parents, Joan & Robert Bowes of Port St....

Maria E. Serrano

Maria E. Serrano

Feb 9, 2008

Maria E. Serrano, 65, died February 9, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Serrano was born in San Isidro, Michoacan, Mexico and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1979 coming from Mexico.She worked in maintenance.Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Wilmer Serrano of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Elida Luna, Irma Lopez and Elvia Barcenas all of Ft. Pierce, Carolina Serrano of...

Roan H. "Rocky" Kelly, Jr.

Roan H. "Rocky" Kelly, Jr.

Feb 9, 2008

Roan H. “Rocky” Kelly, Jr., 68, died February 9, 2008 in Hartwell, Georgia.Mr. Kelly was born in Fulton, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce. He was residing in Hartwell, Georgia at the time of his death.He was an operating engineer, Local 675 for 35 years.Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Carol Kelly; children, Robert Kelly, Alana...

Ruth Elizabeth Chappell

Ruth Elizabeth Chappell

Feb 8, 2008

Ruth Elizabeth Chappell, 62, died February 8, 2008 in Miami, Florida.Mrs. Chappell was born in Westerly, Rhode Island and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1972 coming from Poughkeepsie, New York. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and really enjoyed taking care of the elderly at Abbiejean Russell Nursing Home. She loved traveling and her dogs, Dusty and Pebbles. She was...

Marguerite N. Nelson

Marguerite N. Nelson

Feb 7, 2008

Marguerite N. Nelson, 90, died February 7, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Nelson was born in Danbury, Connecticut and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1989 coming from Mount Vernon, New York.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her nieces, Carol Roberton and Janet Buenafuente and nephew, Edward Luiso.Services: Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service. Burial will take...

Patrick J. O'Brien

Patrick J. O'Brien

Feb 5, 2008

Patrick J. O’Brien, 56, died February 5, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. O’Brien was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1992 coming from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.He was a salesman for a construction supply company and a member of the Moose Lodge #248 and of the American Legion, Ft. Pierce.Survivors include his wife, Jayne O’Brien of Ft. Pierce,...

Miguel Perez Elizalde

Miguel Perez Elizalde

Feb 3, 2008

Miguel Perez Elizalde, 23, died February 3, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Elizalde was born in Mexico and was a resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.He worked for a utility company. Survivors include his parents, Miguel Perez Vazquez and Nora Elizalde Martinez; brother, Erick Perez of Virginia.Services: Visitation will be held on Monday, February 11, 2008 from 2-3 PM with a...

Howard David James

Howard David James

Feb 3, 2008

Howard David James, 66, died February 3, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. James was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1989 coming from Pennsylvania. He owned a janitorial business and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Campbell of Ft. Pierce, FL, Lora Parriott of Port St. Lucie, FL and Katie James...

Lloyd Hallock Goldsmith

Lloyd Hallock Goldsmith

Feb 2, 2008

Lloyd Goldsmith, 46, died February 2, 2008 in Ft Pierce, Florida.Mr. Goldsmith was born in Patchogue, New York and moved to Ft Pierce in 1985 coming from Center Moriches, Long Island, New York.He was an Inspector for St Lucie County and was on the board of County Commissioners for Mosquito Control.Survivors include his wife, of 26 years, Robin J. Goldsmith...

Rey G. Martinez

Rey G. Martinez

Feb 2, 2008

Rey G. Martinez, 63, died February 2, 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mr. Martinez was born in Tetellilla, Mexico and was a resident of Vero Beach, Florida.He was a laborer.Survivors include his sons, Jerry, Ray, and Juan Martinez; daughters, Ester Maldonado, Veronica Esquivel, Rita Magana, Julia Morales, Angel Martinez, and Gabriela Martinez; 3 brothers; 6 sisters; 25 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren....

Marlyn B. Petrucelli

Marlyn B. Petrucelli

Jan 31, 2008

Marlyn Benedict Petrucelli, 81, died January 31, 2008 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Mrs. Petrucelli was born in Watertown, New York and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1982 coming from New York.She graduated from Pulaski Central School, received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the Crane Department of Music, State Teacher’s College, Potsdam, New York, and her Master’s Degree in...

Hope Arundel Benning

Hope Arundel Benning

Jan 29, 2008

Hope Arundel Benning, 83, died January 29, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Benning was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce 7 years ago coming from Altha, Florida.She was a teacher.Survivors include her son, Larry Benning of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Debra Benning Long of Miami, FL and Pamela Payne of Ocala, FL; and 3 grandchildren. She...

Velma Roberta Langley

Velma Roberta Langley

Jan 29, 2008

Velma Roberta Langley, 80, died January 29, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Langley was born in St. Paul, Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1950 coming from Atlanta, Georgia.She was a free lance writer.Survivors include her husband, Walter L. Langley of Ft. Pierce, FL; sisters, Yvonne Ayers of Cleveland, GA and Franja Rose of Kingsport, TN; brothers, Bob Marshall...