Obituaries
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Margaret A. "Peggy" Larke
Nov 25, 2006
Margaret A. “Peggy” Larke, 75, died November 25, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Larke was born in Staten Island, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1988 coming from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.She assisted her husband, Robert Larke in their business & worked aboard the Paddle Wheel Queen, Ft. Lauderdale for 15 years. Later in life she returned to school...
Roberta June "Bobbie" Meissner
Nov 25, 2006
Roberta “Bobbie” June Meissner, 71, died November 25, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Meissner was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada and moved to Ft. Pierce 10 years ago coming from Agawam, Massachusetts.She was a secretary, member of the Red Hat Society, member of the Precepter Eta Pi Sorority and was involved with many Golden Ponds activities.Survivors include her daughters,...
Muriel "Micki" Thibault
Nov 23, 2006
Muriel “Micki” Thibault, 83, died November 23, 2006, in Fort Pierce, Florida.Micki was born in Redhook, New York, and was a resident of Fort Pierce for 20 years, coming from East Haven, Connecticut.She was the owner of a toy store, a Master in the Indian Mound Grange No.177 and volunteered at a local animal shelter.Micki is survived by her son,...
June Johnell
Nov 21, 2006
June Johnell, 82, died unexpectedly November 21, 2006, at home after a brief illness. She was born June 11, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland. She married Louis J. Johnell, Jr. on July 9, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware. They moved to Port St. Lucie in 1961 and finally settled in Ft. Pierce in 1966.June was a loving wife and mother, who loved...
Dorine Buchanon
Nov 19, 2006
Dorine Buchanon, 78, died November 19, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Buchanon was a lifetime resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her sons, Glen E. Faircloth of Ft. Pierce, FL, Raymond L. Taylor of Ft. Pierce, FL and George E. Buchanon of Kenly, NC; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Rhonda Lorraine Woolley
Nov 18, 2006
Rhonda Lorraine Woolley, 42, died November 18, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Woolley was born in Buffalo, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1975 from Buffalo.She was a chef in the restaurant industry.Survivors include her daughter, Judith Woolley of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Steven D. Theodoropoulos of Ft. Pierce, FL and Troy Woolley of Port St. Lucie, FL;...
John W. Reeder
Nov 16, 2006
John W. Reeder, 86, died November 16, 2006 in Fort Pierce, FLMr. Reeder was born in Lemon City, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce 20 years ago coming from Okeechobee, Florida.He was a Union Electrician for 30 years, Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII, and was of the Baptist faith.Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Irene T....
Denise V. Robinson
Nov 14, 2006
Denise V. Robinson, 72, died November 15, 2006 in Jupiter, Florida.Mrs. Robinson was born in St. Isadore, Canada and was a long time resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.She attended St. Mary’s Nursing School and worked for the Palm Beach Medical Group.Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Richard Robinson, Sr. of Jupiter, FL; son, Richard Robinson, Jr. and wife, Kathleen...
John J.W. Lee
Nov 14, 2006
John J.W. Lee, 64, died on November 14, 2006 in Port St. Lucie, FL. He was born in Mulberry, FL and came to this area in 1945.He was a salesman for Leed Fireproofing & Insulation. He served in the US Air Force, and was a Charter Member of Bethel Baptist Church in Fort Pierce. He is survived by his sons,...
Lewis E. Wilson
Nov 13, 2006
Lew Wilson, 86, passed away on November 13, 2006 at Lawnwood Regional Medical, surrounded by his family.Lew was born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1920. After a few years in Florida, his family settled in Michigan. Once he finished high school, Lew enlisted in the Army and served overseas for 3 years as a technical Sergeant in the Pacific during...
Shirley M. Arnold
Nov 13, 2006
Shirley M. Arnold, 80, died November 13, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Arnold was born in Syracuse, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1998 coming from Geneva, New York.Prior to retirement, she was a bookkeeper.Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Clement Arnold of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Valerie Preece and husband, James of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons,...
Harold Jones
Nov 12, 2006
Harold Jones, 86, died November 12, 2006 in Stuart, Florida.Mr. Jones was born in Okeechobee, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce 66 years ago coming from Okeechobee, Florida. He worked for D.L. Scotto Company, Inc. for 40 years and was a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.Survivors include his sons, David R. Jones and wife, Junko of San Jose, CA,...
Sarah N. Beckham
Nov 11, 2006
Sarah N. Beckham, 69, died in Fort Pierce, FL on November 11, 2006. She was born in Lake Butler, FL and moved here from Baker County, FL in 1956.She worked as a machine operator for an engineering company. She was a member of the Eagles.She is survived by her sons, Edward Griffis of Lake City, Paul Beckham of Fort Pierce;...
Frieda Margaret Backiel
Nov 10, 2006
Frieda Margaret Backiel, 88, died November 10, 2006 in Winter Park, Florida.Mrs. Backiel was born in Peola, Kansas and lived in White City for more than 80 years.She was the co-owner of Backiel Engine Sales in Fort Pierce and later in life a local citrus grower.Survivors include her nephew, Richard Backel of Oviedo, FL and niece, June Kneibert of Ft....
Dwight Mcnairy Blackwelder, Jr.
Nov 10, 2006
Dwight McNairy Blackwelder, Jr., 81, died November 10, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mr. Blackwelder was born in Washington, D.C. and moved to Ft. Pierce 46 years ago from Massillon, Ohio.He was the owner of Chick-N-Treat, Ft. Pierce.Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Janet Blackwelder of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Jean Gardner of Buckhead Ridge, FL, and Susan Jones of...
Robert W. Schwerer
Nov 7, 2006
Loving father, grandfather, and friend, Robert “Bob” W. Schwerer, 74, died November 7, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family in Fort Pierce.Bob was born in the Bronx, New York, and lived in Fort Pierce for 53 years, coming from Long Island, New York after honorably serving his country during the Korean War. Upon coming to Fort Pierce, he...
Patricia Grey Noble
Nov 4, 2006
Patricia Grey Noble, 73, died November 4, 2006, in Fort Pierce.She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and moved to Fort Pierce 20 years ago, coming from San Rafael, California.She was a retired police chief.Survivors include daughters, Joyce Easterday, of Fort Pierce, FL and Margo Daniels, of Monterey, CA; and a sister, Janice Daring, of Shapleigh, ME.She was preceded in...
John T. "Jack" Kelley
Nov 1, 2006
John “Jack” Kelley, 76, died November 1, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Jack Kelley was born in Hartford, Connecticut and moved to Ft. Pierce 26 years ago coming from Farmington, Connecticut. He served as a firefighter for the City of Hartford Fire Department for 25 years, was a Past President of the Firefighters Union, Chief of Security for the Ft. Pierce...
Marjorie Belle Cochran
Nov 1, 2006
Marjorie Belle Cochran, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2006. Born May 15, 1916, in Davie, W. Va., and coming to Ft. Pierce in 1959. She was the daughter of the late Paris K. And Mollie Ann Myers Gross. She attended Bible Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, but still supported the Advent Christian Church...
Nancy Caputo
Oct 31, 2006
Nancy Caputo, 70, died October 31, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Caputo was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce 20 years ago coming from Brooklyn, New York. She worked for the Saint Lucie County School Board as a special education teacher’s aide. She was an active member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church and also with the...