Obituaries
Marie Ferris Bissell
May 24, 2024
Marie Ferris Bissell, née Lacouture, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024 after a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to her family, friends, and community. Born on June 12, 1928, in Millbury, Massachusetts, to parents Florence and George Lacouture, Marie was the youngest of five children.
Marie met her first husband, L. William Ferris (Bill), at a sailing club...
Anthony (Tony) V. Lombardo
May 19, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Lombardo, 66 of Stuart, FL, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born in Elmhurst, IL, on September 21, 1957, Tony worked hard as a machinist/special tool maker all of his life. He took pride in everything he did. He always wanted things done right and without shortcuts. He loved living on the coast and dreamed of living...
Anthony "Tony" Lombardo
May 19, 2024
Anthony V. Lombardo, 66, of Stuart, FL passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Stuart Chapel of Martin Funeral Home & Crematory, 961 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart, FL.
Online condolences and expressions of sympathy can be made by visiting www.Martin-Funeral.com;
Karl E Sterner
May 15, 2024
Karl Sterner made his transition on May 15, 2024, at his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Sterner, Uncle Bill and Aunt Peg Forte, and their children Edward, Mary, Bill, and Julie Forte. Also his Nephews Kristopher Barrett and Kyle Mazzur. Also his brother-in-laws David, Marty, Joel, and their wives, children, and great-grandchildren.
Predeceased...
Sandra Kay Gee Bush
May 10, 2024
Sandra “Sandi” Kay Gee Bush, 76, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 10, 2024.She was married to Glenn R. Bush, Sr., for 45 wonderful years, and they dearly loved God, their family, and their horse community.Sandi was born in Pensacola, FL, and was a long-time resident of Martin County, FL. She worked at various medical facilities in Pensacola and Martin and Marion Counties,...
Claudot McPherson Mitchell
May 9, 2024
Claudot (Claudet) Mitchell of Stuart, FL passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024, at the Treasure Coast Hospice. Claudot was born on July 27, 1940, in Bridgeport, CT. She was preceded in death by her parents; Claudot Andrew and Gladys McPherson and her younger brother, Malcolm MacPherson.
The McPherson family ventured across the country pulling their camper behind them via rte....
Carlos Manuel Maldonado, M.D.
May 5, 2024
Carlos Manuel Maldonado, born on September 25, 1938, in Barcelona, Spain, touched the lives of many with his kind and generous spirit. Carlos, who passed in his sleep on May 5, 2024, resided in Stuart, FL, where he enjoyed his favorite hobbies of travel, sailing, and swimming.Carlos cherished his family above all else and found great joy in helping others....
Beverly Rios Wilson
May 4, 2024
Stuart – Beverly “Bev” Rios Wilson, 59, of Stuart, FL, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Beverly loved her family and friends. Her faith was a source of strength and inspiration for her, and she found comfort in her spiritual practices. Saint Joseph’s Church was her refuge where she served as a lector. Walking the beach, boating, golfing, and daily workouts...
Patricia Mary Osborne
May 3, 2024
Patricia Mary Gilio Osborne, 80, of Palm City, FL, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, from cancer. She will be remembered for her vivacious personality, her spunk, and her love for her family, life-long friends and animals. Pat’s family urges those reading to please never begin smoking or to give up smoking/vaping. Pat was born on June 3,...
Rosalie Van Zandt Simson
Apr 29, 2024
Rosalie Van Zandt Simson (Posie), a long-time resident of Mariner Sands in Stuart, FL passed away peacefully on April 29th with her family by her side.Born in Plainfield, NJ, Rosalie was the third daughter of E. Warner and Caroline Van Zandt’s four children. Posie grew up in Port Washington, NY and was active in competitive sailing on Long Island Sound....
James Childress
Apr 24, 2024
James “Jimmy” (J.C.) Childress, devoted father, loving grandfather and a friend to everyone he met, passedaway on Wednesday, April 24 at the age of 93 years old.Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the oldest of 4 children to Choyce and Myra Dove Childress. As a boy, he helped his dad at the local bakery, which is why he never ate...
Dale Oscar Jarl Wick
Apr 13, 2024
Dale Oscar Jarl WickApril 15th , 1937 to April 13th, 2024Dale Wick passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at the age of 86 in Palm City, Florida. He was born April 15th, 1937, in Duluth, Minnesota to Clarence and Helen Wick. Dale and his younger brother Kent, grew up in the Cascade Hotel, where his mother and father...
Peter Panagakos
Mar 30, 2024
Peter Panagakos, 71, residing in Stuart, Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born on March 30, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York to Gus and Edith (Feola) Panagakos.
Pete was a very loving and devoted father. He was a dog lover and enjoyed spending time with his dogs. Pete also loved playing cards and watching wrestling. Pete was...
David L. Edison
Mar 26, 2024
After a long-fought battle with lung disease, David Lee Edison, 72, of Stuart, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, under the loving care of his family and Treasure Coast Hospice.Dave was a beloved husband, father, and friend, and is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Ellen (Duncan-Paugh) Edison, and their four children, Amy Marie (Edison) Jenkins,...
Kathleen Anne Lehach
Mar 21, 2024
Kathleen Lehach, adored wife, radiant mother, loving sister, grandmother and friend, departed this realm on March 21. Kathy made friends everywhere she went and was loved for her kindness, generosity, and fun-loving nature. She was devoted to George, her husband of 54 years, and beloved by her children Michael and Mary. In her granddaughter, Eva, she found a kindred spirit....
Clifford James Harvison
Mar 19, 2024
Clifford James Harvison, beloved husband, father, and respected trucking industry leader, passed away peacefully at his home in Stuart, Florida, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on April 4, 1939, Clifford led a life of dedication and service, leaving an indelible mark on those he met.
A graduate of Duquesne University in 1961 where he played tennis, Clifford's journey...
Allen F. Martorelli
Mar 18, 2024
Allen F. Martorelli, 88, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away on March 18, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. His family and friends are truly saddened by his tragic passing.
Allen was born on March 14 1936 to Rocco and Christine Martorelli in NY City. He is one of four children; late Robert, late Joseph and Charles. He had 5 children...
Shirley Westcott Singerle
Mar 15, 2024
Shirley A. Westcott of Stuart Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 with her children by her bedside. Shirley was born in Boston on January 7, 1935, the daughter of Marie l. Kelly and John A. Westcott. After living in Boston till age 12, Shirley and her family moved to Framingham, MA. She attended Framingham schools and graduated...
Makena Maehara
Mar 13, 2024
Makena Maehara, 28, of Stuart, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, peacefully in his sleep in Orlando, Florida. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and brought joy and kindness to all who knew him.
Makena's passion for politics, love for comics, and enthusiasm for video games and reading were central to his vibrant personality. He was known for...
Kelly "Michelle" Oliver Davis
Mar 13, 2024
Kelly “Michelle” Oliver Davis, 48, of Palm City, FL passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 with her family by her side under the tender loving care of Treasure Coast Hospice.
Michelle, as she is affectionately known, was a lifelong resident of Martin County, FL. She was a waitress and restaurant manager at Bono's BBQ Restaurant where she worked for...
