Obituaries
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Paul A. Mons, Jr.
Apr 20, 2023
Paul A. Mons, Jr. left this world on April 20, 2023 at JFK Medical Center with his daughter Rochelle by his side.
He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Elaine; his twin sister, Patricia Jordan; daughter, Rochelle (Kenny) Larson; son, David Mons; Precious Granddaughter, Victoria Mons; step-son, Michael (Diane) Mason and his beloved Chiweenie, Harley.
Paul A. Mons...
Ethel L. Loew
Apr 19, 2023
Ethel Lynn Loew (nee Lidman) passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2023 at the age of 82. Loving and devoted wife of Robert “Bob” Loew, caring and supportive sister of Arlene Snyder, adoring and thoughtful Aunt to Andrea Erlichman (Neil), Mark Snyder (Allison) and Great Aunt to Lauren, Jake and Jesse.
Ethel was super smart, kind, shy...
Benjamin T. Smith Jr.
Apr 19, 2023
Benjamin T. Smith, Jr.
Benjamin T. “Ben” Smith, Jr., 74, died April 19, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Smith was born in Harrison, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Ben enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and piddling with things.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Giddens of Orlando, FL; sisters, Helen (Bill) Green, Rose Neill, and...
Henrietta B. Johnson
Apr 18, 2023
Henrietta B. Johnson
Henrietta B. Johnson, 79, passed away on April 18, 2023 in Port Salerno, FL.
Henrietta was a lifelong resident of Florida. She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling with her family.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Lei (Timothy), of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Robert Veazie, of Okeechobee, FL; grandchildren, Joshua Veazie, Cody Lei, Kevin Veazie, Vanessa Veazie...
Peter A. Freudenberg
Apr 18, 2023
PETER A. FREUDENBERG died after a courageous fight with a long illness on April 18, 2023.
He attended Clemson University and the College of the Arts in Philadelphia (now known as the University of the Arts.) He was awarded the Silver Star Award for Outstanding Alumni.
He served in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star, one of...
Larry W. Wagoner
Apr 17, 2023
Larry W. Wagoner
Larry W. Wagoner, 80, died April 17, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Wagoner was born on March 23, 1943 in Charlotte, North Carolina and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Larry was an industrial electrician for over 50 years. He was a union member of the Loyal Electricians. He loved the outdoors. When his health permitted,...
Michael A. Durette
Apr 16, 2023
Michael A. Durette
Michael A. Durette, 73, died April 16, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Durette was born in Manchester, New Hampshire and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Michael graduated from Dan McCarty High School and then served in the U.S. Army Air Corps ASA during Vietnam. He retired from the St. Lucie County School Board as a...
Guadalupe "Lupita" M. Gonzalez
Apr 15, 2023
Guadalupe “Lupita” M. Gonzalez, 103, of Fort Pierce, FL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on, April 15, 2023. Guadalupe was born on December 12, 1919 in her hometown of Cerralvo, Nuevo León, Mexico.
She was proceeded in death by her Parents, Benito Gonzalez and Melecia Montemayor and her Siblings, Reyes Montemayor, Matias Montemayor, Manuel Montemayor,...
Edward Tyler Smith, Sr
Apr 15, 2023
Edward Tyler Smith Sr, 91, passed away in Port St. Lucie at the Treasure Coast Hospice after a brief illness on April 15, 2023 surrounded by family.
Edward was born in Cohoes, NY to Edward S. Smith and Olive B. Tyler (Toby) Smith on September 26, 1931. He graduated from Cohoes High School with the class of 1949. After graduation...
Thomas W Cross
Apr 13, 2023
Thomas W. Cross, 71, of Fort Pierce, FL passed peacefully at his home on April 13, 2023.
Tom was born June 6, 1951 in Endicott, NY to Paul and Isabelle (Sterling) Cross.
Tom was civically minded, serving his country with the United States Air Force until his Honorable Discharge. After moving to Florida in 1970, coming from Binghamton,...
Earle Kirkbride
Apr 13, 2023
Earle Kirkbride, beloved Dad, Grandpa and friend, died on April 13, 2023, after a long and satisfying life, sometimes adventurous. He was born in 1927 by lamplight on a dirt road dairy farm in Russell Township, St. Lawrence County, New York.
Earle was educated in one and two-room schools through elementary grades and in the Knox Memorial High School...
Anthony Freitas
Apr 11, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Freitas
Anthony Freitas, 53, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away April 11, 2023.
Anthony was born November 4, 1969 in New Jersey. On June 25, 1994 he married Kelly-Ann Dunton.
Tony spent most of his career working in the pizzeria business. He loved to cook, in fact he loved everything about food. Tony spent his free...
Tranquilina Garcia
Apr 11, 2023
Tranquilina Garcia
Tranquilina Garcia, 93, passed away on April 11, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mrs. Garcia was born in Mexico and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Tranquilina was married to Jesus Garcia Mojica in 1947. She was a homemaker who loved watching Caso Cerrado and going to the arcades. She was a member of San Juan Diego Pastoral...

Bobby Schoonover
Apr 10, 2023
Bobby Schoonover
Bobby “Bob” Schoonover, 84, died on April 10, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Survivors include his sister, Pee Wee (Forest) Grose of Fort Pierce, FL; and three nephews, Forest “Buck”, Ty, and Todd Grose.
Todd Alan Kaste
Apr 10, 2023
Todd Alan Kaste
Todd Alan Kaste, 49, died April 10, 2023 in Melbourne, Florida.
Mr. Kaste was born in Lansing, Michigan and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1979.
He worked for AT&T for over 20 years. He was a big kid who loved adventure. Todd was always “in the know” and in the middle of everything. You...
Sandra M. "Sandy" Dunn
Apr 8, 2023
Sandra M. Dunn
Fort Pierce, Florida
Sandra M. “Sandy” Dunn, 86, passed away on April 8, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mrs. Dunn was born in Pennsylvania and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida for 70 years.
Sandy was the bookkeeper/secretary for Dunn’s Tires and S&H groves. She was always a team player with her husband in their businesses. You...
John Jason Gillette
Apr 7, 2023
John Jason Gillette
John Jason Gillette, 42, passed away on April 7, 2023 in Melbourne, Florida.
Jason was a high school graduate of Lincoln Park Academy. He then attended I.R.S.C. and earned his AA degree. Following I.R.S.C., he attended Barry University earning his bachelor’s degree in business. Jason then furthered his education by joining the police academy and...
Roy Cleveland Burkhalter, Sr.
Apr 7, 2023
Roy Cleveland Burkhalter, Sr.
Roy Cleveland Burkhalter, Sr., 76, died April 7, 2023 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Mr. Burkhalter was born in Stockton, Georgia and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Roy was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class from 1965-1968. He was a construction superintendent and retired as a locksmith...
Marguerite Nicaisse
Apr 6, 2023
Marguerite Nicaisse, affectionately known as "Margot", passed away on April 6, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born on July 26th 1945, in the seaside town of Jacmel, Haiti, as the second eldest child to Myriam and Camillius Nicaisse.
In the 1980s, she immigrated to the United States and made Miami, FL, her home, where she became...
Christopher J. DeJesus
Apr 6, 2023
Christopher J. DeJesus
Christopher J. DeJesus, 35, died on April 6, 2023 Ft. Pierce, FL.
He was born on September 2, 1987 New Port Richey, FL and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Christopher graduated from Lincoln Park Academy in May 2006 and then went on to Indian River State College and graduated with an AAS Electronics Engineering Technology degree...