Our Obituaries

Patricia E. Harding

September 30, 1933 - February 5, 2012

Mrs. Patricia E Harding, 78, of Stuart, FL, died February 05, 2012, at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Stuart, FL. Born in Logansport, Indiana, she moved to Stuart in 2004, coming from Palm Beach County, moving there from Kiawah Island, SC in 2000. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Port Salerno and Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include...
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Dorothy F. Walsh

January 13, 1921 - February 2, 2012

Dorothy Walsh, 91, died February 2, 2012 at Treasure Coast Hospice, Stuart, FL. Mrs. Walsh was born in Yonkers, New York and moved to Stuart 12 years ago from Hobe Sound, FL. . Dorothy was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Hobe Sound, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick (Bud), and a son, Glenn Walsh. Survivors include her daughters Suzanne Desposati of...
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Ann H. Bosco

October 23, 1922 - January 31, 2012

Ann H. Bosco, 89, of Hobe Sound, FL, died January 31, 2012, at her residence. Born October 23, 1922 in Puerto Rico, she moved to Florida 38 years ago, coming from New York. She was a member of Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church and the church choir. Survivors include her brother, Antonio Castro and wife, Haydee of Hobe Sound; nieces, Diana DioLallevi and husband, Louis of New York; Marge Malin...
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Vickie Vigue

July 8, 1944 - January 30, 2012

Vickie E. Vigue, 67, died January 30, 2012 at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Stuart. Born in Hartford, CT, she moved to Martin County in 1979, coming from East Hartford and currently resided in Stuart. She was cafeteria manager for Martin County School District and had worked at Southfork High School and Martin County High School. She was of the Roman Catholic faith. Survivors include her...
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Robyn R Smith

January 9, 1954 - January 25, 2012

Robyn R. Smith, 58, of Stuart, FL, died January 25, 2012, in Stuart, FL. Born January 9, 1954 in Pontiac, MI, she had resided in Stuart from 1977 to 2000, returning to Stuart four years ago from Holden, MA. She was an assistant manager for Wal-Mart in Leicester, MA. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include her son, Bryan Smith of Stuart; sister, Karen Ritchie and her husband...
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Nicholas Allen Lefco

June 25, 1985 - January 22, 2012

Nicholas Allen Lefco, 26, died January 22, 2012 at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Stuart. Born June 25, 1985 in West Palm Beach, he returned to Hobe Sound in 2008, coming from Tennessee. He was a licensed HVAC technician. Survivors include his wife, Marcia Arroyo Lefco of Hobe Sound; son, Dylan Lefco of Tennessee; father and step-mother, Michael and Evelyn Lefco of Hobe Sound; mother,...
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Franklin C. Bleam

March 21, 1930 - January 19, 2012

Franklin Bleam, 81, died January 19, 2012 at Treasure Coast Hospice. Mr. Bleam was born March 21, 1930, in Center Valley, PA. and moved to Stuart in 1990 from Center Valley, PA. Franklin was a inspector for Bethleham Steel for 29 years, member of Mason with Acacia Lodge 163 Stuart Fl., V F W Post 10132 Hobe Sound, served in the U S Army in Korea and a member of Stuart Congregational Church,...
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Jennings Bryan Kirkland, Jr.

May 3, 1924 - January 18, 2012

Jennings Bryan Kirkland, Jr., 87, (Kirk) of Hobe Sound, FL, and Old Lyme, CT, passed away on January 18, 2012, at home in Hobe Sound after a brief illness. He was born on May 3, 1924, in Chiefland, Florida, to Jennings Bryan Kirkland, Sr., and Lula Barrow Kirkland. Mr Kirkland served in Company E, 302nd Infantry of the 94th Infantry of the U S Army and served under General George S. Patton...
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Herbert R. Soellner

September 21, 1923 - January 17, 2012

Herbert R Soellner, 88, of Hobe Sound, FL, died January 17, 2012, at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Stuart, FL. Born September 21, 1923 in Chicago, IL, he has resided in Hobe Sound for 12 years, coming from Chicago. He was the owner of Wear Proof Mat Company in Chicago for 52 years. He was of the Roman Catholic Faith and a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound. He...
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George Fowler Schofield, Jr.

December 26, 1930 - January 14, 2012

George Fowler Schofield, Jr., 81, died January 14, 2012 at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart. He was born in New Lexington, Ohio and lived in Stuart since 1985, coming from Miami. He was a graduate of University of Miami and a veteran Air Force pilot serving in the Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He later flew as flight crew with Eastern, Northeast and Delta Airlines,...
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John A. Bidus

July 22, 1927 - January 14, 2012

John A Bidus, 84, of Hobe Sound, FL, died January 14, 2012, at Martin Nursing and Restorative Care Center in Stuart, FL. Born July 22, 1927 in Manayunk, PA, he moved to Florida in 1991, coming from Manahawkin, NJ. He was a retired creative director of an advertising agency. Survivors include his daughters, Karen Bidus of Wilmington, DE and Kristi Todd of Tequesta; FL; son, Derek Bidus...
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Gerald E. "Jerry" Grondin

December 20, 1925 - January 14, 2012

Gerald E. "Jerry" Grondin, 86, of Stuart, FL, died January 14, 2012, at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Stuart, FL. Born December 20, 1925 in Boston, MA, he moved to Stuart in 1989, coming from Miami. He was a retired contractor and former owner of Biscay Properties. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Stuart; Knights of Columbus Martin Council 6241 of Stuart; Knights of...
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Joseph Diorio

March 25, 1930 - January 9, 2012

Mr. Joseph Diorio, 81, of Hobe Sound, FL, died January 09, 2012, at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, FL, born March 25, 1930 in East Lyme, CT. He moved to Hobe Sound sixteen years ago from Oakville, CT. Prior to retirement he was a painter. And a member of the Painters Local 491. Member of Board of Directors at Woodbridge Mobil Home Park and he was a member of St. Christopher...
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Donald G. St.Onge

May 24, 1928 - January 6, 2012

Donald G. St. Onge, 83, of Stuart Florida, died January 6, 2012 at Parkway Health and Rehabilitation in Stuart. Born in Jupiter Florida, he had been a long time resident of Martin County living in Stuart for many years. He graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Georgia and attended Tulane University in New Orleans. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St....
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"Andy" Anton Bruce Schwartz

November 18, 1944 - December 27, 2011

"Andy" Anton Bruce Schwartz, 67, died December 27, 2011 at his residence in Stuart. Born in New York, NY, he moved to Stuart in 2005, coming from Miami. He was a retired court reporter for U. S. District Court. He was a member of the Jewish faith; Narcotics Anonymous and Friends of Bill W. Survivors include his son, Jordan Schwartz and wife, Tara of Stuart; daughter, Eve Schwartz of Ohio;...
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Karl K. Mueller

December 10, 1924 - December 26, 2011

Karl K Mueller, 87, of Hobe Sound, FL, died December 26, 2011, at Manors at Hobe Sound in Hobe Sound, FL. Born December 10, 1924 in Germany, he moved to the Treasure Coast from Armonk, NY in 1992. He worked in product development in the textile industry. He was of the Roman Catholic Faith, a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound, and had served as an usher there. He also...
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Raymond C. Morrison

February 21, 1925 - December 25, 2011

Lt. Col. Raymond C Morrison, U. S. Army Retired, 86, of Stuart, died December 25, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart. Born in Oak Park, IL, he moved to Stuart in 1988 coming from Belgium. He was a retired Lt. Colonel with 30 years of military service in the U. S. Army, retiring as a military intelligence officer from NATO Headquarters in Belgium. He received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign...
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Elizabeth A. Grosse

December 24, 2011

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Grosse passed away on Dec. 24th, 2010 at the age of 88. A native of Poughkeepsie, NY, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Grosse retired to Stuart, FL after 25 years of dedicated service as an administrator with IBM Corporation. She graduated from New Paltz University in NY with a BA in English. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Daniel Grosse, and her parents, John Paul...
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Barbara June Stevenson

June 25, 1925 - December 20, 2011

Barbara June Stevenson, 86, died December 20, 2011 at her residence in Hobe Sound. Born in San Bernardino, CA, she moved to Hobe Sound in 1994, coming from Vero Beach, FL. She had been a Secretary for the Army Air Force during World War II. She was a member of Jupiter Island Club; Shinnecock Hills Club; Southampton Bathing Club; Piping Rock Club; and John's Island Club. Survivors include her...
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Justin Thomas Gentry

February 25, 1991 - December 18, 2011

Justin Thomas Gentry, 20, died December 18, 2011 at San Francisco General Hospital in San Francisco, CA. Born at St. Mary's Hospital in West Palm Beach, he moved to San Francisco in June 2009 from Hobe Sound, FL. He was a coffee shop employee in San Francisco. He was raised in the Roman Catholic faith and had attended St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound. He graduated from Stuart...
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Daniel A. "Danny" Mack

October 1, 1953 - December 14, 2011

Daniel "Danny" Mack, 58, of Stuart, died December 14, 2011, at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, FL. Born in Palmer, MA, he has resided in Stuart for over 30 years, coming from Stafford Springs, CT. He was a carpenter superintendent and had worked for Close Construction of Okeechobee and Lear Development of Stuart. He was a member of Martin County Fraternal Order of Eagles #3896 and Jupiter...
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Constantine Gus Baldassare

June 22, 1925 - December 12, 2011

Rev. Constantine A. "Gus" Baldassare, 86, of Hobe Sound, FL, died December 12, 2011, at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Stuart, FL. Born June 22, 1925, Staten Island, NY, he moved to Hobe Sound 21 years ago coming from Somerset, NJ. He received his Bachelor's Degree of Divinity, Bloomfield College and Seminary, Bloomfield, NJ. He was the former Pastor for 21 year of Somerset Presbyterian...
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Thomas L Palmer

July 30, 1936 - December 12, 2011

Thomas L Palmer, born July 30, 1936, 75, of Hobe Sound, FL, died December 12, 2011, at his residence. Tom was born in Washington, D.C. (and he was a ninth generation American). He grew up and attended Schools in Southwest Washington and Arlington, VA, and has many relatives in the D.C. Metro area. He was proud of his lineage. He served in the United States Air Force and in 1957 he was the...
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Geraldine DeGeorge

April 25, 1931 - December 7, 2011

Geraldine DeGeorge, 80, peacefully passed into Eternal Life on December 7, 2011, at her home in Stuart, FL, surrounded in prayer by her family. Her children, Gary, Gail, Sharon, Linda and John were with her and her daughter-in-law Lucyna and grandchildren Kyle, Branden, Lynette, Matthew and Cameron were praying for her. We thank all the family members and friends who kept her and us in prayer. ...
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Phyllis Jeanne Boyce

December 23, 1922 - December 4, 2011

Phyllis Jeanne Boyce, 88, died December 4, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart. Born in Detroit, MI, she moved to Hobe Sound in 1984, coming from Detroit. She was a retired office manager. She was of the Lutheran Faith. Survivors include her son, Gary Boyce and his wife, Sheila of Greenacres, FL; daughter, Gail DeHayes and her husband, Mark of Stone Mountain, GA; and three grandchildren....
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John William Carton, Sr.

March 23, 1938 - December 2, 2011

John William Carton, Sr., died December 2, 2011 at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he moved to Stuart in 1993, coming from Chatham, NJ. He was the owner and president of J. D. Carton and Son, Inc. of Parsippany, NJ. He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound and a volunteer at St. Vincent De Paul Society at the church. He was a member...
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James Cummins McClave

October 1, 1925 - November 30, 2011

James "Jim" McClave, 86 died peacefully on November 30, 2011 at his home in Stuart, Florida. Born son of Roscoe Parke and Margaret Cummins McClave, Jim was the youngest of seven children. He was born in Cliffside Park, New Jersey and lived most of his life in Hillsdale, New Jersey before moving to Stuart. He was a commissioned U.S. Naval officer in WWII and a graduate of Princeton...
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Shirley McKinley Bidus

May 14, 1926 - November 28, 2011

Shirley McKinley Bidus, 85, of Hobe Sound, FL, died November 28, 2011, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, FL. Born in Peckville, PA, she moved to Florida in 1991, coming from Manahawkin, NJ. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, John Bidus of Hobe Sound; daughters, Karen Bidus of Wilmington, DE and Kristi Todd of Tequesta; FL; son, Derek Bidus of Altadena, CA; sister, Nancy...
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Murray Schapiro

May 18, 1929 - November 23, 2011

Murray Schapiro, 82, a resident of Hobe Sound for 24 years, departed this life Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011. Mr. Schapiro was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Hobe Sound from Long Beach, NY. Mr. Schapiro was preceded in death by his brother, Jules Schapiro. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Connie Schapiro; son, Scott Schapiro, of Rockville, MD; daughter, Nina Schapiro, of San...
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Helen C Lipko

June 2, 1940 - November 11, 2011

Helen C. Lipko, 71, of Stuart, Fl, passed away November 11, 2011 at Martin Memorial Hospital North. She was born in Scranton, Pa and was a resident of Stuart for 31 years, moving from Shelton, CT. Helen was a homemaker and she was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound, FL. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William Lipko of Stuart, FL, and a son, William Lipko, Jr...
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Jacqueline Claire Gersbach

October 15, 1928 - November 9, 2011

Jacqueline Claire Gersbach, 83, of Hobe Sound, Florida, died November 9, 2011 at Martin Memorial Hospital South, Stuart, Florida. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she had been a resident of Hobe Sound for 13 years coming from, Atlanta, Georgia. She was a graduate of Boston University. She was an Episcopalian. Before retiring she was homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 58 years,...
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Shirley H George

March 9, 1927 - November 7, 2011

Shirley H George, 84, of Hobe Sound, FL, died November 07, 2011, Treasure Coast Hospice at Stuart, FL. Born in Akron, OH, she lived in Hobe Sound for 52 years coming from Akron. Before retiring, she had worked for Pratt-Whitney in West Palm Beach for many years in the finance department. Survivors include nephews Ernest W. George and his wife Dianna and Larry C. George and his wife...
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Clara Gazzuolo

October 9, 1918 - November 5, 2011

Clara Gazzuolo, 93, of Hobe Sound, FL, died November 05, 2011, at Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stuart, FL. Born in Bari, Italy, she has resided in Hobe Sound for nine years, coming from Miramar, FL. She was retired seamstress and a member of the Roman Catholic faith. Survivors include her daughter, Concetta McCarty of Hobe Sound, FL; son, Vito Gazzuolo and his wife, Joan of...
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Edna D. Penn

July 11, 1913 - November 1, 2011

Edna D. Penn, 98, died November 1, 2011 at Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stuart. She was born in Wheaton, IL and has resided in Stuart for a number of years. Edna had worked for Montgomery Ward as a salesperson. She was Presbyterian and a member of the Peace Presbyterian Church in Stuart. Edna had also been a member of The Yacht and Country Club in Stuart and active in...
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Kenneth George Mills

October 6, 1958 - November 1, 2011

Kenneth George Mills, 53, died November 1, 2011 in Stuart. Born in North Miami, FL, he has resided in Stuart for over 13 years, coming from Lexington, KY. He was in charge of the starting gate at the Thoroughbred Training Center Payson Park in Indiantown. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Marion Mills of Stuart; father, George Charles Mills of Albany, GA; mother and step-father, Linda...
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Eugene Gene Amber

March 8, 1923 - November 1, 2011

Eugene L. "Gene" Amber, 88, passed away November 1, 2011 at his home in Stuart, FL. Born in Buffalo, NY, he spent most of his life in Massachusetts, residing in Dalton and Pittsfield, moving to Stuart 23 years ago from Dalton. He was a retired Executive Vice President and had worked for Berkshire Life Insurance Company for over 30 years. Gene was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a...
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Frederick H. Seyfarth

January 9, 1928 - October 29, 2011

Frederick H. Seyfarth, 83, of Hobe Sound, FL, died October 29, 2011, at the Treasure Coast Hospice Hay-Madeira House, Stuart. Born in Islip, New York, he was a resident of Hobe Sound for 16 years coming from, Islip. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy. Prior to retirement he was a production manager for Fairchild Republic Aircraft in Farmingdale, New York. He had also worked...
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Halbert Thomas Adamson

April 20, 1946 - October 24, 2011

Halbert Thomas Adamson, 65, passed away October 24, 2011, at his residence in Hobe Sound, Fl. He was born in Somers Point, NJ and moved to Hobe Sound in 2001, coming from Somers Point, NJ and continued to summer in New Jersey. He was a retired Facility Supervisor of Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Shenandoah and USS Vega. ...
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Victoria Zakian

August 31, 1911 - October 20, 2011

Our Angel, Victoria Zakian left us on earth and received her angel wings on October 20, 2011. Victoria lived in Staten Island, NY and Hobe Sound, Florida and now lives with our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST. Victoria was born in Armenia in 1911 and was 100 years old. She precedes in death her husband, Oscar Zakian, her son, Jack Zakian and two grandsons, Charles Zakian, Jr and James Zakian. ...
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Peter Woinich

December 3, 1918 - October 18, 2011

Peter Woinich, 92, of Hobe Sound , FL, died October 18, 2011, at his residence. Born in New York, NY, he has resided in Hobe Sound for 24 years, coming from Garden City, NY. He was a retired civil engineer and had worked for William Ginsburg Associates. He received his Bachelor's degree from New York University. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Survivors include...
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June A Smith

May 5, 1926 - October 17, 2011

June A Smith, 85, of Greenacres, FL, died October 17, 2011, at Hospice of Palm Beach County in Lake Worth, FL. Born in Detroit, MI, she had resided in Stuart from 1974 until June 2011, moving to Greenacres. She was a retired safety supervisor for Michigan Bell Telephone and had worked for the Stuart Animal Hospital. She was a corporal in the U. S. Air Force and served during the Korean...
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Florence D. McEntire

May 27, 1917 - October 9, 2011

Florence Dollie McEntire,94, of Stuart, died October 9, 2011. Born in 1917 in Boswell, Pa., she graduated from Thomas High School in Thomas, W. Va., in 1934 and attended West Virginia Business College in Clarksburg, W. Va. She worked for Westinghouse in Fairmont, W. Va., and later joined the fledging West Virginia Electric Co., beginning in 1946, then "married the boss." The company was in...
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John L. (Jack) Smith

February 6, 1927 - October 7, 2011

John L. (Jack) Smith, 84, finished his earthly journey October 7th when he passed on to his eternal home to forever be with the Lord. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a World War II veteran having served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bairoko Bay. Upon returning home, he entered meat cutting school and was a meat cutter and manager in the Akron area until...
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Mary E. Gaffney

March 18, 1923 - October 4, 2011

Mary E Gaffney, 88, of Stuart, FL, died October 04, 2011, at Martin Nursing & Restorative Care Center in Stuart, FL. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she has resided in Florida for 29 years, coming from Cranston, RI. She was currently a resident of Stuart. She retired from Solitron Microwave Industries. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Bamberg and husband, Eric of Stuart; two...
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Arthur A. Boulton

June 19, 1920 - September 29, 2011

Arthur A. Boulton, 91, of Stuart, Florida died, September 29, 2011 at the Treasure Coast Hospice, Hay-Madeira House, Stuart. Born in Camden, New Jersey, he had been a resident of Stuart for 22 years. During World War II he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, as a turret gunner on a B25 bomber, receiving several aviation medals. In 2010, after 60 years, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross...
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Edwin A. Torres

July 20, 1963 - September 29, 2011

Edwin A. Torres, 48, a resident of Stuart, FL for 28 years, departed this life September 29, 2011 at his home. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and lived there his whole life before moving to Stuart, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Myra R. Torres; son, Edwin Torres, Jr.; daughter, Veronica Beltran, all of Stuart, FL; as well as mother, Ernestina Torres of Indiantown, FL;...
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Maryann Traversaro

January 13, 1963 - September 27, 2011

Maryann Traversaro, 48, died September 27, 2011 at Dunedin Mease Hospital in Dunedin, FL. Born in Queens, NY, she has lived in Florida for over 20 years, most recently in Palm Harbor, FL. She had been employed with Bright House Network in Clearwater, FL. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Traversaro of Palm Harbor; daughters, Danielle and Nicole Traversaro of Palm Harbor; mother, Eleanor...
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Frances Klein

March 7, 1920 - September 22, 2011

Frances Klein, 91, died September 22, 2011 at her residence. Born in Toledo, Ohio, she moved to Stuart eight years ago coming from Jupiter, where she had resided since 1980, coming from Temperance, MI. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons, Robert J. Gralak of Stuart and Frank Gralak of Toledo, OH; sister, Jane Sadowski of Jupiter; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. ...
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Norman Frank Palmeri

October 1, 1923 - September 22, 2011

Norman Frank Palmeri., 87, of Stuart, FL, passed away September 22, 2011, at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, FL. Born in New York, NY he moved to Stuart in 1998, coming from Vero Beach, where he had resided for five years, moving there from Fort Lauderdale where he had resided since 1954. He was an equipment engineer for the U. S. Postal Service prior to retirement. He was a member...
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Olga R. Golino

July 26, 1922 - September 21, 2011

Olga R. Golino, 89, died September 21, 2011, at Emeritus at Jensen Beach, FL . Born in Masontown, PA, she has resided in Hobe Sound since 1987, coming from New Jersey. She had worked as an office manager in the classified department for New Brunswick Daily News prior to retirement. She was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound. Survivors include her son, Robert A. Golino...
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Jean Jacques Valderrama

April 14, 1921 - September 12, 2011

Jean J. Valderrama, 90, died September 12, 2011 at his residence in Stuart. Born in Barcelona, Spain he has resided in Stuart since 1997, coming from Venice, FL, where he had lived for 45 years. Prior to retirement he was a mechanic for the City of Sarasota, FL. He was a member of the Roman Catholic faith. He was a U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II and received the American...
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Thomas S. Williamson

March 16, 1924 - September 11, 2011

Thomas S. Williamson, 87, died September 11, 1011 at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Stuart. Born in Scotland, he moved to Stuart 22 years ago, coming from Middletown, NJ. He was a retired draftsman for Bell Telephone He was an Army veteran of World War II and received the American Campaign Medal; European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory...
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Joy White Weller

May 7, 1926 - September 8, 2011

Joy Weller passed away on September 8, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Florida at the age of 85. She is survived by her sons Glenn Weller and wife Rita, of Wellington, Florida and David Weller and his wife Marie of Palm City, Florida, and 10 grandchildren: Keith (Richele), Karl (Samantha), Susie, Ryan (Shayna), Ali, Drew (Rachel), Daniele, Stephen, Danielle and Nicole. Joy Weller was born May 7, 1926...
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David A. Wetherby III

April 4, 1928 - September 7, 2011

David A. Wetherby, III, died September 7, 2011 at his residence in Hobe Sound, FL surrounded by his wife and five children. Born in Tinmouth, Vermont, Dave was a farm boy with the heart of a Renaissance man. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, golf, skiing and most of all sailing. He received his Bachelor's degree from University of Vermont in 1951 and earned his Ph. D. while working at...
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Thomas W Purtell

August 9, 1948 - August 27, 2011

Thomas W. Purtell, 63, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away August 27, 2011 at Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart, FL. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & good friend to all. He was a native of Fayetteville, NY & moved to Hobe Sound over a year ago from Herndon, VA, where he was a member of St Joseph Church. In 1964 he became an Eagle Scout & graduated from Jamesville Dewitt...
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George D Minter

May 26, 1928 - August 27, 2011

George Minter, 83, of Stuart, died August 27, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Stephenville, TX. He had been a resident of Stuart since 2004, having moved from Potomac, MD. He had been a comptroller for the United States Navy before retirement. He was an accomplished musician having performed at many venues locally and an original member of the 1:00 Lab Band of University of North...
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Mildred Croom Hefinger

September 9, 1916 - August 20, 2011

Mildred Croom Hefinger, 94, died August 20, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart. She was born in Garland, NC and lived in Stuart for 40 years, coming from Washington D.C. She was a member of the Monarch Country Club and a parishioner of Grace Presbyterian Church in Stuart. Survivors include her sister, Vernell Adams of Jensen Beach; nephews, Wayne Gause of Jacksonville Beach, David...
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Jeannette Jefferson

July 29, 1930 - August 8, 2011

Jeannette Jefferson, 81, of Hobe Sound, FL, died on August 8, 2011 at the Salerno Bay Manor, Stuart. Born in Mexico, Maine, she had be a resident of Hobe Sound for 23 years, coming from Brookfield, MA. She had also lived in Rumford, Maine and Worcester, Maine. Prior to retirement, she was employed at many shoe shops in Worcester and retired from Wright Line Company in 1986. Survivors...
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Carl M. "Pa" "Shotgun" Shivar

March 11, 1921 - August 8, 2011

Carl M. “Pa” “Shotgun” Shivar, 90, of Okeechobee, FL, died August 8, 2011, at Raulerson Hospital, Okeechobee. Born in Indiantown, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Indiantown. Prior to retirement he was a cow puncher. He also had worked for the Florida Department of Highways. He had been a guest, several times on the television shows, “Real Adventures” and “Respect...
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Rosarie Valderrama

September 21, 1953 - August 4, 2011

Rosarie Valderrama, 57, of Stuart, Florida, died August 4, 2011 at the Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart, Florida. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she lived in Stuart for 8 years coming from Loxahatchee, Florida. She came to Florida from Philadelphia. She was a graduate of Plantation High School, Plantation, Florida. She was the co-owner operator of Guns etc., Stuart. Survivors...
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Sharon Leigh Hollingsworth

March 3, 1955 - August 4, 2011

Sharon Leigh Hollingsworth, 56, of Hobe Sound, FL, died Aug. 4, 2011 at the Martin Memorial Med. Ctr., Stuart, FL. Born in Detroit, MI, she lived in Hobe Sound for 11 years coming from Jupiter, FL. She came to Florida from Green Bay, WI. She was a human resources consultant and the owner HR Access. Survivors include her husband, Claude Werder of Hobe Sound; sons, Kenton Samfilippo of Stuart,...
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Mario Alfred Pagano

November 28, 1939 - August 3, 2011

Captain Mario A. Pagano, 71, of Hobe Sound, Florida, died August 3, 2011, at the Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart. Born in Johnston, Rhode Island, he was a resident of Hobe Sound for 12 years coming from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He moved to Florida from Narragansett, Rhode Island. Prior to retirement he, owned and operated the charter boat “Fish Trap” in Point Judith, Rhode...
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Anthony Scricca

September 14, 1925 - August 3, 2011

Anthony Scricca, 85, of Hobe Sound, FL, died Aug. 3, 2011, at the Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center, Stuart. Born in Campobasso, Italy, he was a resident of Hobe Sound for 20 years coming from Waterbury, CT. Prior to retirement he was a machinist with American Brass, Mattatuck Manufacturing and Teleflex, all in Waterbury. He was a member of the Society of Campodipietro. Survivors include...
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Charles Edward Curtis

September 18, 1938 - July 31, 2011

Dr. Charles E. Curtis DO, 72, of Stuart, FL, died July 31, 2011, at the Martin Memorial Med. Ctr., Stuart. Born in Chattanooga, TN. Prior to retirement he was a medical doctor, in general practice in Lake Park, FL for 35 yrs. Survivors include his wife, Ann A. Curtis of Stuart, a daughter, Dr. Lynora Curtis of Lake Worth; sons, Rob Curtis of Stuart; Bryan Curtis of Orlando, FL and Steve Curtis;...
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Shirley Ann Walter

March 23, 1930 - July 31, 2011

FREE OBITUARY FOR SHIRLEY A. WALTER Shirley Ann Walter, 81, of Stuart, FL, died July 31, 2011at the Treasure Coast Hospice Hay-Madeira House, Stuart. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was a resident of Stuart for 19 years coming from St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Prior to retirement she was a waitress. She was a past president of American Legion Post 255 Auxiliary, St. Mary’s County...
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Walter R. "Bud" Johnson

September 26, 1922 - July 28, 2011

Walter R. “Bud” Johnson, passed away at Treasure Coast Hospice on July 28, 2011. He was born September 26, 1922 in Stamford, CT. He lived in Stuart, FL for many years. He served in the Marine Corp during WWII for four years. He was with the fourth Marine Division on the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. Before retiring he worked for WR Johnson Co. in Stamford, CT for 50...
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Joan F. Makinen

October 31, 1933 - July 22, 2011

Joan F. Makinen, 77, of Hobe Sound, Fl, passed away July 22, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, FL. She was born in Boston, MA, resided in Hingham before moving to Hobe Sound in 1991. She was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Hobe Sound, FL. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John N. Makinen of Hobe Sound, FL, sons, John W. Makinen of Alaska and Hawaii, James M....
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Sheila L Honan

June 17, 1961 - July 21, 2011

Sheila L. Honan, 50, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Fl. She was a native of Island Heights, NJ, and moved to Stuart in 1983 from Blacksburg, VA. She graduated from Virginia Tech, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She worked as a Marketing Consultant. Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Jay Honan of Stuart, Fl, a son,...
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Eustelle L Graves

April 18, 1922 - July 9, 2011


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Simeon G Simeonidis

April 25, 1921 - July 6, 2011

Simeon G. Simeonidis, 90, of Stuart, died July 6, 2011 at Salerno Bay Manor in Stuart. Simeon had been a resident of Stuart for 3 ½ years, having moved from Bradenton. He had been a tailor before retirement. He was a member of Saint John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church of Martin County in Hobe Sound. He is survived by his son, Peter Symeonidis of Stuart; brothers and sisters in Greece, and...
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Leo Omar Young, Jr.

June 22, 1928 - July 3, 2011

Leo Omar Young, Jr., passed away July 3, 2011 at Indian River Center in West Melbourne. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine and graduated a Mapleton High School, Mapleton, Maine. Leo was a Police Officer for the City of Presque Isle, Maine and in 1963 moved to Eau Gallie, FL and served as a Police Officer for the City of Eau Gallie. He graduated from Brevard Community College, Melbourne with an...
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Lillian Becky Brockmann

December 27, 1923 - June 26, 2011

Miss Lillian Becky Brockmann, 87, of Port st Lucie, FL, died June 26, 2011, at Abingdon at Traditions in Port St. Lucie. Miss Brockmann was born in Lexington, NC and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1985, coming from Miami-Dade County. She was a retired lab Supervisor for Baxter Labs. She was of the Presbyterian Faith. She received her Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina-Greensboro. She is...
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Ernest A Palmer, Jr

March 25, 1926 - June 17, 2011

Ernest A. Palmer, Jr., 85, died June 17, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart. Born in Lake Alfred, FL he has resided in Stuart for over 40 years, coming from West Palm Beach. He was a retired tile and marble setter and had owned Palmer Tile and Marble. He was a Navy Seal and veteran of World War II. He was Protestant; member of VFW Post 10132, Hobe Sound; member and past president of the...
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Rebecca Anna Herbert

November 18, 1918 - June 12, 2011

Rebecca A. Herbert, 92, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2011. Rebecca was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother She will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include a daughter Carol M. Yoos and her husband Raymond; granddaughter, Charise Della Pietra and her husband, Fabio; great-grandson, Corey Della Pietra, who was the light of her life; a niece,...
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Shirley June Kvederas

May 13, 1919 - June 9, 2011

Shirley J. Kvederas, 92, of Hobe Sound, Florida, died June 9, 2011 at her home. Born in New York, New York she lived in Hobe Sound for 8 year, coming from Colchester, Connecticut. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Colonel Robert A. Kvederas of Colchester; a daughter Carol A. Gallagher-Lopinto of Hobe Sound; seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
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Julia Pearl Chieffi

July 25, 1921 - June 7, 2011

Julia P Chieffi, 89, of Hobe Sound, FL, died June 07, 2011, at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Stuart, FL. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved to Hobe Sound in 1999, coming from Alachua County, Florida. She was a retired bookkeeper and had worked in the banking industry. She was Baptist. Survivors include her sons, George Chieffi of Darien, CT; Toby Chieffi of Kentucky; David Chieffi...
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John William Markert

November 23, 1929 - June 2, 2011

John W Markert, 81, died June 02, 2011, at his residence in Hobe Sound, FL. Born in Union City, NJ, he moved to Palm City in 1997, coming from Point Pleasant, NJ and moving to Hobe Sound in 2005. He was a retired Assemblyman for the State of New Jersey. He was protestant and a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served on the USS Delta AR 9. Survivors include his wife of 35 years,...
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Robert D Cowper

August 31, 1934 - June 1, 2011

Robert D Cowper, 76, of Tequesta, FL, died June 01, 2011, at Clare Bridge of Tequesta in Tequesta, FL. Born in Royal Oak, MI, he has been a seasonal visitor to Tequesta for 20 years. He was a retired design engineer for General Motors. He served in the U. S. Navy 1957 to 1959. He was a member of the Roman Catholic faith and the Elks. Survivors include his son, Frank Cowper of Hobe Sound;...
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Carmela Celauro

July 17, 1912 - May 29, 2011

Carmela Celauro, 98, of Stuart, Florida, died May 29, 2011 at the Salerno Bay Manor, Stuart, Florida. Born in Bronx, New York, she lived in Stuart for 10 years, coming from Boynton Beach, Florida. She was a resident of Florida for 37 years coming from Syosset, New York. Before retiring she was the owner of the Squire Inn Restaurant in Huntington Station New York. Prior to that, she...
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John J. Mastalski

January 14, 1917 - May 27, 2011

John J. Mastalski, 94, of Hobe Sound, Florida, died May 27, 2011at his home. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he had been a resident of Hobe Sound for 15 years coming from Newport, Rhode Island. He was a career officer in the US Navy retiring after 30 years of military service. He served in World War II through the Vietnam War as a Naval Engineer. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal;...
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Doris Marie Kieper Snow

April 29, 1926 - May 20, 2011

Doris Marie Kieper Snow, 85, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away peacefully May 20, 2011, at Manors at Hobe Sound in Hobe Sound, FL. Born, April 29, 1926 in New Jersey, she moved to the Stuart in 1985 coming from Pennsauken, NJ and moving to Hobe Sound three years ago. She was a retired legal secretary and a graduate of Haddonfield High School, Class of 1944. She was Lutheran. She enjoyed...
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Marion Hall

November 30, 1927 - May 14, 2011

Marion Hall, 83, of Stuart, Florida, died May 14, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice, Hay-Madeira House, Stuart, Florida. Born in Falls River, Massachusetts, she lived in Stuart for 33 years, coming from Enfield, Connecticut She was a homemaker. Survivors include sons, Alan C. Hall, Jr. of Stuart and Stephen C. Hall of Raleigh, North Carolina; a sister, Edith Lambert of Hobe Sound and five...
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Gloria D. Breuer

July 13, 1936 - May 8, 2011

Gloria D. Breuer, 74, died May 8, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart. Born in Roselle Park, NJ, she moved to Hobe Sound in 1980, coming from Miami, where she had resided since 1959. She was a homemaker and member of the Roman Catholic faith. Survivors include sons, Dale Breuer of New York and Eric Breuer of Port St. Lucie; four grandchildren, Erica, Matthew, Katie, and Sarah. She was...
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Donnie "Donna" Johnson

February 22, 1934 - May 7, 2011

Donnie "Donna" Johnson, 77, of Indiantown, FL, died May 07, 2011, at her residence. Born in Nashville, TN, she moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in 1958 moving to Jupiter Farms in 1985 for eight years, then moving to Indiantown where she has resided for 17 years. She had worked for Solitron Devices, Inc. in West Palm Beach. She was a protestant. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Mike...
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Charles G. Montondo

December 14, 1923 - May 3, 2011

Mr. Charles G Montondo, 87, of Hobe Sound , FL, died May 03, 2011, at his residence. Born in Pultneyville, NY, he has resided in Hobe Sound for 30 years, coming from Penfield, NY. He was a retired lithographer. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Timberwolf Reunion. He was a Mason and attended the Pultneyville Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church of...
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Nicholas Brandon McDaniel

November 3, 1989 - May 1, 2011

Nicholas B. McDaniel, 21, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away May 01, 2011, at Harborview Hospital in Seattle, WA. Born in Bridgeport, CT, Nicholas moved to Hobe Sound in May 2000, coming from Stratford, CT, recently moving to Seattle, WA. He was an accounts manager for Data Sphire. He attended St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound. He graduated from Southfork High School, Class of 2008...
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Nicole Ann Karpus

March 26, 1990 - April 28, 2011

Nicole Ann Karpus, age 21, of Sunrise, Florida passed away suddenly on 4/28/2011 at her home. She was born on 3/26/1990 in Lousiville, Kentucky to her parents, James and Dena. She resided in Hobe Sound for 11 years, moving to Sunrise in December 2010. Nicole was the youngest of 2. Nikki was brought up camping and enjoyed the outdoors the most. She was currently pursuing a degree in nursing....
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Joyce "Joanne" Bolla

February 17, 1931 - April 25, 2011

Joyce “Joanne” Bolla, 80, of Hobe Sound, Florida, died April 25, 2011 at the Parkway Health and Rehalibiliation, Stuart. Florida. Born in Addison, Michigan, she lived in Hobe sound for 43years, coming to Florida from her birthplace. She graduated from the Academy of Beauty in Adrian, Michigan. Before retiring she was the bartender and bar manager of VFW Post 10132 in Hobe Sound for many...
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Francis Joseph Sheehy

June 4, 1927 - April 21, 2011

Francis Joseph Sheehy, 83, of Centerville, MA, died April 21, 2011, at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, FL. Born in Waterbury, CT, he has been a winter visitor to Stuart for 19 years. He was a retired Senior Vice President and had worked for Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation and Old Republic. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Second to his love for family and friends was his...
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Robert W. Deatrick

September 7, 1925 - April 21, 2011

Mr. Robert W Deatrick, 85, of Hobe Sound, FL, died April 21, 2011, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, FL., Born in New Albany, Indiana, he moved to Hobe Sound in 1987, coming from Miami. He had owned a truck and car leasing business in Miami. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his daughters, Janice Bond of Lake Worth, FL and Nancy...
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John Harold Davis

May 29, 1930 - April 20, 2011

JOHN HAROLD DAVIS MELBOURNE Harold Davis, 80, died peacefully with his daughter, Margaret, at his side, April 20, 2011 at William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay. Mr. Davis was born on May 29, 1930 in Kissimmee, Fl to the late Doyle Davis and the late Mary M (Heffernan) Davis. Mr. Davis moved to Eau Gallie/Melbourne in November 1959 from Sanford, Fl. Mr. Davis, a retired funeral...
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James E Moore, Jr.

October 12, 1934 - April 19, 2011

James E. Moore Jr., 76, of Stuart, FL died April 19, 2011 at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and had been a resident of Stuart since 2002, having moved from Cohasset, MA. James grew up in Long Island, graduating from Baldwin High School in 1952, where he played Varsity Basketball. He was a graduate of Yale University, class of 1956. After graduation he...
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Judith Eger Gills

July 29, 1944 - April 16, 2011

Judith Eger Gills, 66, of Hobe Sound, Florida, died April 16, 2011 at the Treasure Coast Hospice Harper House, Stuart. Florida. Born in Tampa, Florida, she lived in Hobe sound for 15 years. Before retiring she was a registered nurse, practicing in, trauma and ICU care, private duty nursing and home healthcare. She also worked with the homeless. She was a member of the First Baptist...
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Helen Trudell

July 31, 1923 - April 15, 2011

Helen Trudell, 87, died April 15, 2011 at Edgewater Pointe Estates in Boca Raton. Born in Baden, PA, she moved to Hobe Sound in 1986 and resided there for 13 years, moving to Boca Raton in 1999. She was a retired lab technician for Goodyear in Akron , OH for 15 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hobe Sound. Survivors include her daughter, Paula Trudell of Boynton...
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Edward James Hodges

August 10, 1926 - April 13, 2011

Edward J. Hodges, 84, of Stuart, Florida, died April 13, 2011 at The Gerstenberg Hospice Center, West Palm Beach. Born in Linden, New Jersey, he had lived in Stuart for 22 years, coming from Bricktown, New Jersey. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid golfer. Before retiring he was a sales man for Walworth, Inc., an industrial valve manufacturer. He was a...
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Henry Francies LeBrun

February 26, 1936 - April 11, 2011

Henry Francies LeBrun, 75, of Hobe Sound, FL and Owings Mills, MD, died April 11, 2011 at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, FL. Born in Baltimore, MD, he moved to Hobe Sound three years ago. He owned Insurance and Real Estate businesses in Maryland prior to retirement. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. Survivors include his wife of 46...
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Leah Pontek

November 22, 1917 - April 3, 2011

Leah Pontek, 93, of Jensen Beach, Florida died April 3, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice – Harper House, Stuart, Florida. Born in Keeler, Michigan, she had been a resident of Stuart for 25 years coming from Lansing, Michigan. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Stuart Congregational Church. Survivors include a son Robert Pontek of Jensen Beach; daughter-in-law, Mary Pontek and...
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Barbara Bebe Bellinger Platt

October 11, 1934 - March 30, 2011

Barbara (Bebe) Bellinger Platt, 76, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her immediate family on March 30, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bebe was the loving wife of Leonard S. Platt. The daughter of Burdette and Vera Bellinger, Bebe was born in Tampa, FL and later moved to Greenwich, CT where she met her husband and raised their family. Bebe was involved with the Greenwich...
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RIse Linda Scharf

October 10, 1945 - March 23, 2011

Rise Linda Scharf, 65, died March 23, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart. Born in Oceanport, NJ, she moved to Stuart in 1999 coming from Palm Beach Gardens, where she had resided since 1992, moving there from San Diego. She was an artist and had worked in telecommunication sales. She attended Unity Church in Stuart. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma; she received her BA degree in...
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Deborah Anne Simcox

August 27, 1953 - March 22, 2011

Deborah Anne Simcox, 57, died March 22, 2011 at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she moved to Hobe Sound in 1997, coming from New Gretna, NJ. She was a former cashier for Publix Supermarket in Hobe Sound. She was a Christian. Survivors include her daughters, Lydia Kromphold and Catherine “Cassie” Simcox, both of Hobe Sound; sons, William Simcox, III of New Jersey and Samuel Simcox...
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