Obituaries
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 Julieanne Roddenberry
Aug 29, 2025
                                Julie Anne “Julieanne” Roddenberry, 77, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Stuart, Florida.
Miss Roddenberry was born on July 3, 1948, in Melbourne, Florida. She graduated from Dan McCarty High School and Indian River State College and worked for many years at the Clerk of the Court in Martin County, Florida.
Julieanne was a faithful member of Parkview Baptist Church in...
                                
Gwen Ersilia Omans
Aug 29, 2025
                                Gwen Ersilia Omans, 87, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Gwen retired at her home on North Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, where she shared her kindness, creativity, and energy with her family, friends, and community. She devoted much of her retirement volunteering for places in Fort Pierce like Sarah’s Kitchen,...
                                
Jill Eileen Harriman Dunlop
Aug 28, 2025
                                Jill Eileen Harriman Dunlop, 79, passed away on August 28, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
She was born on October 3, 1945, in Huntington, Long Island, New York, to John and Marjorie (Hill) Harriman. Mrs. Dunlop later made her home in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Jill graduated from Elmira College, where she studied International Relations, and from Florida Atlantic University, where she pursued...
                                
Margarita "Mago" Mendez
Aug 27, 2025
                                Margarita “Mago” Mendez
Margarita “Mago” Mendez, 91, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on August 27, 2025.
Born in Mexico, Mago made Fort Pierce her home, where she built a life centered on family, faith, and love. She was a devoted member of San Juan Diego Pastoral Center. Known for her warmth and generosity, she especially loved cooking for her family and...
                                
James Howard Avrett
Aug 26, 2025
                                James Howard Avrett
James Howard Avrett, 79, passed away on August 26, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, James grew up in South Bend, Indiana, where he graduated from Riley High School in 1964. A standout athlete, he was captain of the football team and also competed in wrestling. He went on to attend Western Michigan University on a...
                                
Theresa DiStefano
Aug 25, 2025
                                With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Theresa DiStefano, on August 25, 2025, at the age of 92. She passed peacefully with her loving daughter at her bedside.
Theresa was the most selfless and loving mother, a woman whose kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone she met. No matter how much pain she endured, she never complained....
                                
Dale "Chris" Jenkins
Aug 24, 2025
                                Dale “Chris” Jenkins, 60, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on August 24, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Chris was a proud graduate of Fort Pierce Westwood High School, where he played football for the Panthers and was an active member of the FFA. He worked faithfully for Vulcan Materials, Inc. for 40 years and also served part-time at...
                                
Robin Edward Lillicotch
Aug 21, 2025
                                Robin Edward Lillicotch, 75, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on August 21, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1949, in Warren, Ohio, to Floyd Edward and Marylou Lillicotch.
Robin grew up in Manassas, Virginia, where he attended high school and later served his community as a police officer. In the 1970s and 1980s, he became a well-known and charismatic...
                                
Elizabeth Juste
Aug 20, 2025
                                Elizabeth Juste, 71, died August 20, 2025 in Brooksville, Florida.
Mrs. Juste was born in Haiti and resided in Spring Hill, Florida.
Elizabeth is survived by her Children, Sons, Wilney Joseph, Daniello Joseph; Daughter, Elaine Joseph; Brothers, Pastor Verdieu Augustin, Celius Augustin, Senel Noel, Santana Noel, Lima Noel, Saint Vilmer Juste, and Cenatus Noel; Sisters, Silotte and Elsie Noel; Grandchildren, Wilner Joseph,...
                                
Eileen Patricia Ricci
Aug 19, 2025
                                Eileen P. Ricci, a fierce, loving, and unforgettable presence in the lives of all who knew her, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 78, after five courageous battles with cancer. Born on August 4, 1947, in Yonkers, New York, Eileen lived a life defined by resilience, love, and a deep devotion to her family.
She was preceded...
                                
Trent David Stewart
Aug 19, 2025
                                Trent David Stewart was born on January 28,1964 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
He spent most of his childhood in Edmonton but spent some of his early years in elementary school in Algeria and Norway while his father worked in the Sahara Desert and North Sea. Trent graduated from high school in Edmonton and joined the HMCS Nonsuch which is a naval...
                                
Thomas "Tom" Hoeffner
Aug 18, 2025
                                Thomas “Tom” Hoeffner
Thomas “Tom” Hoeffner, 79, passed away on August 18, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
A lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Tom attended St. John Vianney Minor Seminary and St. Vincent de Paul Major Seminary before serving his country as an electronic technician in the U.S. Navy. He went on to become the owner of Treasure Coast TV and later...
                                
Karen (Elliott) Lumbert
Aug 16, 2025
                                Karen (Elliott) Lumbert
Karen (Elliott) Lumbert, 60, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Karen was a longtime resident of Fort Pierce. She was a graduate of Billerica Memorial High School and led a full and accomplished life, working in many roles including salon owner, retail manager, behavior specialist, activity director, real estate assistant, residential...
                                
John William Cook
Aug 12, 2025
                                Forever Missed.
John William Cook, lovingly known as Jack and “Daddy Jack,” passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at 12:25 a.m. He will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and the love he shared so generously with his family and friends.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Patty (Varney) Cook of Fort Pierce, FL; daughter, Randi Cook of Fort Pierce,...
                                
Richard J. Janiszewski
Aug 11, 2025
                                Richard “Dick” Janiszewski, 89, peacefully passed away, surrounded by love and family on August 11, 2025 in Fort Pierce, FL.
Dick was born in Jersey City, NJ and resided in Ridgewood, NJ, Beach Haven, NJ and Little Egg Harbor, NJ before making his home in Fort Pierce, FL in 2015.
A distinguished member of the yachting community, Dick served as past Commodore...
                                
Mary P. Slone
Aug 10, 2025
                                Mary P. Slone, 96, passed  away on August 10, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Services:  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 AM with a service to follow at 11:00 AM at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.  
                                
Jesus C. Garcia
Aug 9, 2025
                                Jesus C. Garcia
July 25, 1970 - August 9, 2025 
Mass of Christian Burial on August 19, 2025, 2:30 PM at San Juan Diego Catholic Church located at 401 South 30th St, Fort Pierce, Florida. 
                                
Joyce Elizabeth Randolph
Aug 9, 2025
                                Joyce Elizabeth Randolph, 72, peacefully passed away, surrounded by love and cherished memories, in Fort Pierce, FL.
Born in Tell City, Indiana, she was the devoted daughter of James and Eloise Steele. Her childhood was shaped by faith and family—her father served as a Nazarene pastor, and the family traveled frequently to different churches, building a strong foundation of community and...
                                
Michael S. Greene
Aug 7, 2025
                                Michael “Mike” S. Greene, 80, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and raised on his family’s farm in Robersonville, North Carolina, Mike lived a full and generous life of faith, service, family, and friendship.
A proud alumnus of Wake Forest University, Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business before serving his country honorably as...
                                
Jonce Cole
Aug 5, 2025
                                It is with deep sorrow and boundless love that we announce the passing of Jonce Cole, who left this world on August 5, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida, at the age of 66.
Born on September 18, 1958, in Ashland, Kentucky, Jonce was a man whose spirit was shaped by both the warm heart of the South and the salt air...
                                

