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Bruce Alan Plante
Oct 8, 2025
Bruce Alan Plante passed away peacefully at home, with loving family by his side on October 8th at the age of 84.
Bruce Alan Plante was born on May 12, 1941, in Worcester, MA. He grew up in Auburn, MA and spent many summers on Cape Cod, MA. He is a graduate of Auburn High School. He lived in Bourne, MA...
Edward Leroy Van Steenburgh
Sep 20, 2025
Edward L. Van Steenburgh, born May 7, 1935, in Albany, New York, passed peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2025, at the age of 90.
On September 1, 1956, Edward married the love of his life, Janis, in Osakis, Minnesota. They shared nearly seven decades of unwavering partnership and devotion. Edward is survived by his cherished wife, Janis A. Van...
Janice Catherine McMillan
Sep 17, 2025
Janice Catherine McMillan
Janice Catherine McMillan, 73, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Born in Garden City, Michigan, Janice moved to Florida in 1985, where she built a loving home and life. She worked for Wal-Mart for 20 years and 15 years at Sears. A proud workaholic, she was known for her strong work ethic, her love...
Dr. Leonard Berg
Oct 9, 2025
Dr. Leonard Berg, M.D., F.A.C.S.
October 5, 1933 – October 9, 2025
Dr. Leonard Berg, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was 92.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Albert and May Berg, Leonard grew up in Miami, where his lifelong passion for fishing first began. After earning his medical...
Donald Lee Martin, Jr.
Sep 27, 2025
Donald Lee Martin, Jr., 80, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Born on January 10, 1945, in Flint, Michigan, Donald lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to others.
On May 26, 1995, Donald married the love of his life, Deborah Celmer Borke, in Michigan. Together, they shared 30...
Rose Marie DeCarish
Oct 7, 2025
Rose Marie DeCarish, born on June 10, 1948, in Jamaica, West Indies, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, at the age of 77.
A visitation will be held in her honor at Haisley Tribute Center, located at 2041 Southwest Bayshore Boulevard, Port Saint Lucie, Florida, on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00...
Trina Fay (Patten) Neilson
Sep 22, 2025
Trina Fay Neilson, 55, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on September 22, 2025.
Born on January 17, 1970, in Fort Pierce, Trina was the daughter of Eva Jo and the late Matthew “Benny” Patten Jr. She graduated from John Carroll High School in the Class of 1988, continued her education at Indian River State College (Class of 1990), and earned...
Lillie Mae Eastwood
Sep 28, 2025
Lillie Mae Eastwood, 80, of Fort Pierce, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1944, in Brookville, Florida, to the late Louis Gordon Meyer and Katie Corine (Parker) Meyer.
Lillie spent her early years in Dade City before moving to Fort Pierce in 1958. She was a proud graduate of...
Dennis R. Trottier
Oct 6, 2025
Dennis R. Trottier, 82, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and son under the care of hospice.
Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, where Dennis met and married the love of his life, Linda Rising, on October 24, 1964. They shared over 60 wonderful years together. He was the son of Roland and Almira Trottier,...
John "Wayne" Davis
Oct 3, 2025
John “Wayne” Davis
John “Wayne” Davis, 81, passed away on October 3, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Davis was born on July 27, 1943, to Earl Paul and Mary Aileen Merriam Davis in Miami, Florida, and resided in Fort Pierce for many years.
Wayne honorably served in the U.S. Air Force as a police sergeant. He worked as treasurer of Red Aircraft...
Jerry Lee Still
Sep 30, 2025
Jerry Lee Still
Jerry Lee Still, 78, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Still was born on July 30, 1947, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Ira Richard and Virginia Mae Still. He later made his home in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Jerry honorably served his country as a Veteran of the United States Army. He was the proud owner...
Alexandra Ruschak
Sep 29, 2025
Alexandra Ruschak, lovingly known as Aly, passed away on September 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with a second occurrence of leukemia. She was born on August 4, 1992, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and made her home in Ocean Village, Florida.
Aly was genuine, kind, and endlessly grateful—even in the midst of her health challenges. She brought warmth and light to everyone...
John Michael Vernal
Sep 28, 2025
John Michael Vernal, Age 81, of Fort Pierce, Florida and Michigan, passed away on 9/28/2025,
John was born June 18, 1944, in West Point, NY, the son of Lewis Vernal and Ada Mae Wing.
John joined the Navy in 1962 and served on the USS Little Rock until honorably discharged in 1968.
John married Cynthia Reyst on March 31, 1983. They were married...
Vivian Mae Morales
Sep 25, 2025
Vivian Mae Morales, 64, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born in Kokomo, Indiana, on November 14, 1960, Vivian grew up with a love for family, laughter, and life’s simple joys. She attended Dan McCarty School and later built her home in Fort Pierce, Florida, where she married the love of her...
Thomas R. L. Kindred Sr.
Sep 24, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Rue Lane Kindred Sr.
Dedicated public servant and Fort Pierce native Tom Kindred Sr. passes at 94.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tom Kindred Sr. on September 24, 2025.
The son of Thomas Jerome Kindred & Margaret Elon Kindred, Tom was born in Ft. Pierce, on December 6, 1930. Tom attended school in St. Lucie County,...
Leon F. Niemczyk Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Leon “Leo” Francis Niemczyk Jr., age 88, of Port St Lucie, Florida, passed away on September 24, 2025.
Born in Huntington, New York, Leo grew up on his family’s farm in Bethpage on Long Island. As a child, he enjoyed pheasant hunting on the family farm before it was sold after World War II. He graduated from Farmingdale High School, where...
LeVan Nourse Fee
Sep 22, 2025
LeVan Nourse Fee
LeVan Nourse Fee, 77, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Born on May 4, 1948, in Gainesville, Florida, to Judge Philip Guy Nourse and Jimmie Vaughn Nourse. LeVan moved to Fort Pierce as a toddler following her father’s law school graduation and made Fort Pierce her lifelong home.
She graduated from Dan McCarty High School...
Samuel Timothy "Sam" Durham
Sep 21, 2025
Samuel Timothy Durham
Samuel Timothy “Sam” Durham, 72, passed away on September 21, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
A lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Sam was the proud owner and operator of Advantage Air Conditioning Company of the Treasure Coast, which he founded in 1984. He was deeply respected in his community and known for his dedication, professionalism, and kindness.
Sam had a...
Harry A. Syring, Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Obituary
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Harry A. Syring, Jr., who left us just days before his 79th birthday, on September 18, 2025. Born on September 29, 1946, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Harry lived a life marked by service, devotion, and a generous spirit. After living in Connecticut for many years, he and his wife later moved...
Robert A. Sikkema
Sep 18, 2025
Robert A. Sikkema, 73, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Born in Clinton, Iowa, Robert was a longtime resident of Fort Pierce. He proudly served his country as a Veteran of the United States Navy. A master carpenter and skilled boat builder in Stuart, Robert’s craftsmanship and dedication left a lasting mark on all who knew him....
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