Obituaries

James Quentin Riordan

James Quentin Riordan

Aug 9, 2024

James Q. Riordan (1927-2024) died peacefully on August 9, 2024 in Stuart, Florida.  He is survived by his beloved wife Gloria, to whom he was married for an astonishing 73 years, his four children, Harris, Susan, James Jr., and Ruth, and his five grandchildren, Margaret, Amanda, Robert, James, and Jordan, all of whom he adored. Born and raised in Brooklyn,...

Rev. Paul E. Pierpoint

Rev. Paul E. Pierpoint

Aug 6, 2024

On a snowy April 9 th , 1934, in a Northern New York town, just 23 miles from the Canadian border, Paul Pierpoint made a resounding entrance into this world. He was born in a parsonage and lived in parsonages most of his life. His father, Rev. Milton Pierpoint was a pastor and leader in the New York District of...

Peter "Pete" J. Costello

Peter "Pete" J. Costello

Aug 5, 2024

Peter “Pete” J. Costello, 84, of Stuart, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, with his loving family by his side. 

He was born in Boston and grew up in Hamilton, MA. He is a Veteran of the U.S. Airforce. He worked as a bartender in the service industry for many years where he met his wife, Cynthia Pierce...

William J. Manczuk

William J. Manczuk

Jul 31, 2024

William “Bill” Manczuk left this world on July 31, 2024. Born in Detroit, MI, during the depression, Bill loved cars, zeppelins, and sailboats. He was proud of his service in the Air Force, his career at IBM, and being an agnostic. Bill was a complicated man who was prone to retelling the same stories of the best memories of his...

Edward A. Bailey

Edward A. Bailey

Jul 29, 2024

Edward Alexander Bailey

Stuart, FL

9/22/1937 - 7/29/2024

Edward Bailey passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, July 29th, 2024 after a long illness.  He was under the care of Treasure Coast Hospice. Edward was born on September 22, 1937, in Niagara Falls, New York to Alexander & Sophie (nee Laskowski) Bialobrzewski. The family name was changed to Bailey during his...

J. Kim Brownie

J. Kim Brownie

Jul 26, 2024

Kim Brownie, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 3, 1949, in Bayshore, NY, he was the son of the late James R. and Shirley C. Brownie. Kim was a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

From an early age, Kim believed in hard work, a value carried on...

Martha Joy Johnson

Martha Joy Johnson

Jul 25, 2024

Joy Ward Johnson died on July 25 at the age of 86. Joy was born in Arcadia FL on April 5, 1938. She was the 4th of 7 children born to Mellie May Jones and Guydice Rivers Ward. She is survived by her children Frank Cyrus Alderman IV, Lisa Alderman Holland, Daniel Johnson Jr., Debbie Johnson and Ted Johnson, 9...

Emanuel Dettori

Emanuel Dettori

Jul 21, 2024

Happy, resilient, and complex – those are the words his children used to describe Emanuel “Manny” Dettori of Palm City, FL. Surrounded by family, he departed this life on July 21, 2024, at Treasure Coast Hospice.

Manny was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1933, the only child of Salvatore and Anna (née Grande) Dettori. Born in Teaneck, NJ, he spent...

Roger John Bernot

Roger John Bernot

Jul 15, 2024

Roger John Bernot, 78, of Stuart, Florida passed away on July 15th, 2024 after a 6-month battle defying the odds of Stage-4 pancreatic cancer. 

Roger was born on September 15th, 1945 to parents Joseph Bernot and Barbara Bernot. In his early years Roger marched to the beat of a different drum, polishing shoes on the streets of south Chicago at eight...

Ronnie Burns Lansing

Ronnie Burns Lansing

Jul 14, 2024

Ronnie (Ron) Lansing of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully after a brief but hard-fought illness.  He was surrounded by love as his family and friends prayed for his comfort and rest.

Ron is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gina Lansing, sons Dustin Lansing (wife Crystal), Cody Lansing (partner Caitlyn Peters), bonus son Adam Hearn (wife Jennifer), 7...

Norman William Lay

Norman William Lay

Jul 12, 2024

Stuart, FL. - Norman W. Lay, age 84, died July 12, 2024 at his home in Stuart.

He was born Feb. 8, 1940, in Coalburg, Ohio to Norman, Sr. and Vera Mason Lay.

In 1948 his family moved to Mesa, AZ. In 1953 they moved back to Ohio.

After graduating from Vienna High School in 1958, he enlisted in the US Navy "Seabees"...

George John Evans

George John Evans

Jul 11, 2024

George J. Evans was born on August 5, 1931 to Mr. George J. and Mrs. Helen T. Evans in Trenton, N.J. He was married to Mary Jane Lambert Evans on August 25, 1956 in the Chapel at the Naval Air Station, Whiting Field, Milton, FL. CDR Evans was the father of David B. (wife Julia, daughters Molly and Laura, husband...

JAMES J POWERS

JAMES J POWERS

Jul 10, 2024

James “Jim” J. Powers, 86, of Stuart, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who will be dearly missed. Jim was born December 29, 1937, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to James and Margaret Powers. He was the middle child of three children.

Jim married his beloved wife Maureen on November...

Sandra K. Corn

Sandra K. Corn

Jul 3, 2024

Stuart, FL, formerly of Lansing, MI

On July 3, 2024, Sandra was called home to be with her Lord. Born January 23, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan, she was a graduate of Eastern High School and a member of Christ Lutheran Church. She resided in Lansing until 1982, at which time, she moved to Stuart, Florida. A member of Redeemer Lutheran Church...

Stephen G. Comishock

Stephen G. Comishock

Jul 1, 2024

In memory of Stephen Comishock – June 20, 1946 – July 1, 2024

Known affectionately as Steve, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024, at the age of 78. Steve

never met a stranger. His gift for conversation and genuine interest in others made him a

beloved figure to all who knew him.

Steve’s warmth and curiosity were boundless. He cherished friendships and was...

Marjorie A. Sweeney

Marjorie A. Sweeney

Jul 1, 2024

Marjorie A. Sweeney (Kasner), 87, passed away at her home in Jensen Beach, Florida on Monday, July 1, 2024. 

Marjorie was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 1936, to Anthony and Margaret (Petrosh) Kasner. She was raised on the South Side. After completing high school, Marjorie graduated from Mundelein College (now Loyola University Chicago) in 1958. While in college, she...

Marc A. Cianca

Marc A. Cianca

Jun 29, 2024

The Honorable Marc A. Cianca went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2024.

Marc was born in McKees Rock, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1937. He was raised in Tampa, Florida and attended Hillsborough High School. Marc loved playing football and excelled at it. While at Hillsborough High, he played center and even faced off against Burt Reynolds!

After High...

Martin Robert Drummond

Martin Robert Drummond

Jun 28, 2024

Martin Robert Drummond 

Born on March 4, 1956 - Finished his race on June 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Martin Drummond, who left us on Friday, June 28, at the age of 68. Martin was a loving husband, dedicated father, cherished Papa, loving brother, beacon of hope, and steadfast friend, always ready to lend a helping hand....

Carol Susan Powell

Carol Susan Powell

Jun 20, 2024

Carol Susan Powell, 78, of Stuart, Florida, passed away under the tender loving care of Treasure Coast Hospice on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Carol was born in Newark, New Jersey on June 4, 1946, to Jesse R. Wingerter and Helen (nèe Fischer) Wingerter. She graduated from Livingston High School and attended Riverview Academy in 1964, and North Eastern Bible College 1965...

Alicia Vega

Alicia Vega

Jun 19, 2024

Alicia Vega , 70 of Port St Lucie was called home on June 19, 2024, under the tender loving care of Treasure Coast Hospice. 

Alicia Vega was born on June 20, 1953, in Durango, Mexico. She moved to Chicago where she met her loving husband Manny Betancourt. After building a life in Chicago, they decided to move to sunny Port St...