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Sadie Carol Burney

Sadie Carol Burney

Jan 21, 2025

Sadie Carol Burney

Born to Albert and Addie Hill on April 20th of 1936, in Hinton, W.Va. Sadie was the ninth of eleven children. Sadie lost her father at the tender age of five years old. She was raised by her single mother and older siblings. She was a vibrant girl who finished eighth grade and some of ninth grade before...

John W. Dunn

John W. Dunn

Jan 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of John William Dunn, who left this world on January 19, 2025,  7 short months after the passing of his beloved wife, Linda M. Tabbi-Dunn. Born on August 7, 1960, in Boston, Massachusetts, John was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend who touched the lives of so...

David Edward Manista, Sr.

David Edward Manista, Sr.

Jan 19, 2025

David E. Manista, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend was called home at the age of 76 on January 19, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

Born on May 3, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Angela Manista. David grew up in Mantua, Ohio and received his diploma from Crestwood High School where after graduating pursuing a...

Jeffrey L. Kredel

Jeffrey L. Kredel

Jan 18, 2025

Jeffrey L. Kredel was born in Ohio on February 26, 1944, and passed away in Port St. Lucie on January 18, 2025.

Jeffrey was a loving husband to Judith, father to 6, father-in-law to 4, grandfather to 11, great-grandfather to 9, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, grandson, animal lover, and friend to many.

Jeffrey was a United States Army Veteran. He worked in...

Benjamin N. Wilson Jr

Benjamin N. Wilson Jr

Jan 17, 2025

Benjamin Nichols Wilson Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on January 17, 2025. Born on June 19, 1940, in Wilmington, Delaware, Ben was the cherished son of Lydia and Benjamin Wilson Sr.

Ben was a man of many passions. A gifted athlete, he played quarterback at Sanford Prep...

Mistie M. Ellison Murphy

Mistie M. Ellison Murphy

Jan 17, 2025

Mistie M. Ellison Murphy

Mistie M. Ellison Murphy, 47, passed away on January 17, 2025 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Mrs. Murphy was born on June 4, 1977 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Janis Ellison & Lloyd Smith. 

Mistie graduated from Central High School and Indian River State College. She worked at Renaissance Charter School and was a past deputy at the St. Lucie...

Barbara "Bobbi" Faitella

Barbara "Bobbi" Faitella

Jan 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of Barbara “Bobbi” Lynn Faitella (née Thomas), of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, who left this world on January 17, 2025, at the age of 70. Bobbi was born May 2, 1954, in Fort Pierce, Florida and was light to all who knew her. She was a devoted mother, sister, daughter,...

William L. Wolf

William L. Wolf

Jan 17, 2025

William L. Wolf

William L. Wolf, 94, born January 2, 1931 in Fort Pierce to Marie and Frank Wolf Sr., died January 17, 2025 in Fort Pierce after a brief illness. William was preceded in death by his parents, sister Vivian Wolf Baumker, and brothers Richard E. Wolf and Frank P. Wolf, Jr.

A lifelong bachelor and resident of Fort Pierce ,...

Carol Hutchison Wyatt

Carol Hutchison Wyatt

Jan 14, 2025

Carol Hutchison Wyatt, a beloved figure in journalism, passed away peacefully at Tradition Hospital on Tuesday night. Born in Indiana, Hutch carried with her the Hoosier Can Do Sprit, always embodying a “can-do” attitude. Fluent in all of the Romance languages, Carol skillfully used them throughout her distinguished career, notably during her coverage of the 1984 Olympics.

 Her passion for journalism...

Ann M. DiFrancesco

Ann M. DiFrancesco

Jan 14, 2025

Ann M. DiFrancesco (aka Anna, aka Nina) was born in 1919 in her parents’ house at 123rd Street, Manhattan, NYC. She passed away peacefully with family present on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025. As she had always wanted, she was in her own bed in her own home in Fort Pierce, Florida. Ann was 105 years old.

 She is survived by her...

Germaine Felicia DuBois

Germaine Felicia DuBois

Jan 13, 2025

Germaine Felicia DuBois

Germaine Felicia DuBois, 77, died January 13, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. DuBois was born on February 10, 1947 to Melvin & Maude DuBois. She was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Germaine loved line dancing, drinking Bloody Mary’s but most of all being a mom. 

Survivors include her daughter, Chastity Hamrick of Fort Pierce, FL; son, Shane Bowman...

Betty E. Davis

Betty E. Davis

Jan 11, 2025

Betty E. Davis

Betty E. Davis, 96, died on January 11, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Davis Was born in Washington D.C. on June 7, 1928, to William & Anne Estelle Walker.

Betty moved to Fort Pierce in 1971 and worked as an assistant to Edward Link at Link Port Foundation, Ebners Travel Trailer Mart, Lawyers Title, Barker Airconditioning. Betty became a...

Perfecto Flores Jacobo

Perfecto Flores Jacobo

Jan 11, 2025

Perfecto Flores Jacobo, 85 passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2025.

Norisha C Jumadeen

Norisha C Jumadeen

Jan 9, 2025

Norisha “Elsie” Jumadeen, 77, died January 9, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

 Mrs. Jumadeen was born on December 29, 1947 in Trinidad and Tobago to Elvira & Lochan Bello.

 Being the eldest, she became a mother figure to many in the family. Her kind and loving ways touched many. She was very dedicated to her husband and worked very hard with...

Harry Michael Terreri

Harry Michael Terreri

Jan 8, 2025

Harry Michael Terreri was known to most as Michael, to some as Kelly, and to all as a witty, kind, and compassionate soul. He was born in New Jersey on November 3, 1942, and lived out his childhood in Cedar Knolls with his parents, Amerigo (Harry) and Elizabeth, and his older brother Paul. Michael was a little leaguer, an altar...

Robert Dale Hanes

Robert Dale Hanes

Jan 8, 2025

Robert Dale Hanes

Robert Dale Hanes, 90, died January 8, 2025 at home in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Hanes was born on September 28, 1934 to Alva & Mary Hanes in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he served as superintendent for Willard Ohio Water Treatment for 25 years. He earned the Operator Meritorious Service Award...

Betty Jean Chambley

Betty Jean Chambley

Jan 8, 2025

Betty Jean Chambley

Betty Jean Chambley, 93, died January 8, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mrs. Chambley was born on November 10, 1931, to L.J. & Mozelle Hill in Montezuma, Georgia. She moved to Fort Pierce in the early 50’s. 

Betty Jean was a lifelong member of Orange Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for 25 years and was the...

Doris F. Rebert

Doris F. Rebert

Jan 7, 2025

Doris B. Rebert, 103, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Port St. Lucie, FL, where she had been residing for the last five years. She was a long-time resident of rural Westminster MD, where she was born on April 23, 1921. She was the daughter of the late J. Elwood Brehm and Evelyn...

Richard Melvin Rode

Richard Melvin Rode

Jan 7, 2025

Richard Melvin Rode 

Richard Melvin “Ric” Rode, 68, died January 7, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Rode was born on August 7, 1956 to Ralph & Gloria Rode in Chardon, Ohio. 

Ric enjoyed diving, fishing, boating, and watching T.V. He was one-of-a-kind, always so thoughtful, loving, supportive, and quirky. He always kept in touch with his daughters, Dawn & Pam and so...

Anthony Michael DiGiacomo

Anthony Michael DiGiacomo

Jan 7, 2025

Anthony Michael DiGiacomo, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Ft. Pierce, Florida, at the age of 74. Born on July 15, 1950, in Newark, New Jersey, Anthony lived a life marked by hard work, devotion, and love for his family

Anthony’s life experiences were further enriched by his service in the Navy, an accomplishment he cherished deeply and held...