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Charles "Chuck" Gerard Heinold

Charles "Chuck" Gerard Heinold

Oct 18, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Gerard Heinold, 63, passed away peacefully at home in Fort Pierce, Florida on October 18, 2025.

Chuck was born on August 5, 1962, in Red Bank, New Jersey, to Charles W. Heinold Jr. and Anna Mae McMullan Heinold. He moved to Florida as a child and graduated from Fort Pierce Central High School in 1980 — Go Cobras!

On August...

Douglas "Doug" A. Diamond

Douglas "Doug" A. Diamond

Oct 25, 2025

Douglas A. “Doug” Diamond (aka “Coach”), 63, passed away at his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Lansing, Michigan, and raised in Bloomington, Minnesota; Sioux City, Iowa; and later Alpena, Michigan. Doug grew up alongside his beloved brothers Michael R. Diamond and Bruce G. Diamond and...

Jane E. Rowley

Jane E. Rowley

Oct 25, 2025

Jane E Rowley, 85, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Ms. Rowley was born in Yonkers, NY, and resided in St Lucie County for 47 years.

Ms. Rowley spent her time in New York teaching Ceramics in her private studio and as a Homemaker.

Following her move to Florida in 1979, with her husband Eugene and family she became...

Kenneth Ray Hale

Kenneth Ray Hale

Oct 25, 2025

Kenneth Ray Hale

Kenneth Ray Hale, 75, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mr. Hale was born on August 9, 1950, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Stephen and Faye Hale. He made his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his service, he worked as a master mechanic,...

Raymond Gomes Garcia

Raymond Gomes Garcia

Oct 25, 2025

Raymond Gomes Garcia, 88, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1937, in Belém, Brazil, to the late Perciliana Garcia.

Raymond proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Airman First Class. After his service, he went on to dedicate 40 years to Lank Oil...

Jane Sloan Banack

Jane Sloan Banack

Oct 24, 2025

Jane Sloan Banack, 85, passed away on October 24, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Banack was born in and resided in Fort Pierce. Jane graduated from Dan McCarty High School and attended the University of Florida. She was an owner of Banack Insurance Agency where she loved interacting with her customers.

Survivors include her sons, Jeff Banack (Melanie Banack), and Greg...

Rhonda (Hall) Hummel

Rhonda (Hall) Hummel

Oct 23, 2025

Rhonda (Hall) Hummel Rhonda (Hall) Hummel, 71, passed away on October 23, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mrs. Hummel was born on January 13, 1954, to Morris and Bernice Hall and was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. Rhonda graduated from Brunswick Community College, School of Nursing and devoted over 25 years to her nursing career. Even after retirement, she...

Michael Charles Krietzky

Michael Charles Krietzky

Oct 23, 2025

Michael Charles Krietzky was born on August 8,1952 in Tampa, Florida at the MacDill Air Force Base to the late Charles and Geneva “Kitty” (Rawls) Krietzky. Mike grew up in Hamtramck and Beverley Hills, MI before his family moved to Munising in 1969 to help their grandfather run the Superior Health Haven. He married Mari Elizabeth LeVeque June 2,1973 and...

Melissa Anne Duckworth

Melissa Anne Duckworth

Oct 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Melissa Anne Duckworth, age 49, of Fort Pierce, Florida, who went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2025. Melissa was born on June 1, 1976, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Melissa graduated from Trinity Christian School in West Palm Beach, Florida. Though she spent most of her life in...

Vantheav Tan

Vantheav Tan

Oct 21, 2025

Vantheav Tan, 80, passed away on October 21, 2025 in Fort Pierce, Florida. 

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure" – Renee Wood “Life Blessing”

Vantheav Tan, fondly known as “Tan” was a loving and devoted wife, proud mother, and adoring grandmother and great-grandmother, care-giver, seamstress, and gardener.

Tan’s strong will and...

James Levon Sparks

James Levon Sparks

Oct 20, 2025

James Levon Sparks, 80, of Muses Mills, Kentucky, entered his eternal rest on October 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on November 5, 1944, James was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather & great-grandfather, and faithful servant of God. He will be remembered for his unwavering faith in God, love and service for others, resilient strength,...

Frank Hanincik Jr.

Frank Hanincik Jr.

Oct 16, 2025

Frank Hanincik, Jr.

Frank Hanincik, Jr., 94, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on October 16 at the home of his son in Fort Pierce, FL, where he received hospice care. He was born a first generation American on November 10, 1930, in Beaver Meadows, PA, to the late Frank, Sr. and Helen (Palsa) Hanincik. He was pre-deceased by his wife of...

Carol Konecny Gallick

Carol Konecny Gallick

Oct 16, 2025

Carol Konecny Gallick September 11, 1948 – October 16, 2025

Carol Konecny Gallick, 77, passed away on October 16, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mrs. Gallick was born on September 11, 1948, to John and Anna Konecny in Binghamton, New York. She graduated from Binghamton Central High School and later worked for the St. Lucie County School Board as a data...

Christopher Dale Mock

Christopher Dale Mock

Oct 15, 2025

Detective Christopher Mock, 45, a loving husband, devoted father, and distinguished law enforcement officer, tragically died in the line of duty on October 15, 2025. His passing is a profound loss to his family, colleagues, and the entire St. Lucie County community he so faithfully served.

Born on March 5, 1980, in Louisville, Kentucky, Chris was a man defined by his...

Elizabeth "Liz" Barker

Elizabeth "Liz" Barker

Oct 15, 2025

Elizabeth “Liz” Barker, 74, walked into Glory peacefully on the evening of October 15, 2025, at Indian River Memorial Hospital.

Liz was born on May 10, 1951, in Fort Pierce, Florida, to Freeman H. and Julia T. Dunn. A lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, she proudly lived on the same street for 74 years. She was a graduate of Dan McCarty...

Dr. Leonard Berg

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...

Bruce Alan Plante

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...

Ned Stuckman

Ned Stuckman

Oct 7, 2025

Ned Stuckman, 80, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Stuckman was born on August 3, 1945, adopted by Herbert and Roma Stuckman of Bucyrus, Ohio, and had resided in Fort Pierce, Florida for many years.

Ned graduated from Mount Zion School in Bucyrus, Ohio, and went on to work for Ohio Power/American Electric Power, where he served...

Rose Marie “Rosie” DeCarish

Rose Marie “Rosie” DeCarish

Oct 7, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound love, we announce the passing of Rose Marie “Rosie” DeCarish, born on June 10, 1948, New Roads, Jamaica, West Indies. Rosie was a radiant soul whose warmth, generosity, and joyful spirit left an incredible mark on everyone she met.

She is survived by her devoted son, Kevin Gilchrist; her loving daughter-in-law, Joanne Gilchrist; and her cherished...

Linda Wilson Hall

Linda Wilson Hall

Oct 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda Lou Wilson (Hall)

September 26, 1946 – October 4, 2025

Linda Lou Wilson, 79, of Palm City, Florida, entered into rest on October 4, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived a life marked by deep faith, love, and devotion to her family and the Lord.

Linda attended East Tennessee State University,...