Obituaries
Edward Thomas "Tom" Van Loan
Jan 21, 2024
Edward Thomas Van Loan (Tom), born premature on September 16, 1948, unexpectedly passed away on January 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. Tom, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend of Bill, leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, memories and stories.
Originally from Long Island, Tom started his police career in New York City as a cadet. He joined the...
Joanne Kazanjian
Jan 20, 2024
Joanne Natsios Kazanjian was a loving, devoted and adored wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and a true gift to the world. She passed away peacefully at her home in Stuart, Florida on January 20, 2024 at the age of 64.
Joanne fought a courageous battle with a long time illness, which was reflective of the inner strength she possessed...
Linda Anne Holmes
Jan 19, 2024
Linda Geremia Holmes, a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend passed away on January 19, 2024 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. She was born to Albert (Al) and Anne Geremia (predeceased) on December 16,1948 in Providence, Rhode Island. Being the daughter of Italian Immigrants meant that Linda and her brother Paul Geremia were surrounded with a large loving...
Judith M. Balfoort
Jan 19, 2024
Judith Mary (nèe Dorn) Balfoort, passed from this world to her heavenly home on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Judith was born in Holland Michigan, on May 29, 1940, to Harold and Evelyn Dorn. She graduated from Holland High School, attended Hope College and Grand Rapids Junior College where she acquired an LPN degree in nursing.
During a summer job at Parke Davis...
Charles W. Haines
Jan 18, 2024
Charles William Haines, 87, of Stuart, FL passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, with his beloved wife, Donna, by his side.
Charles is survived by his devoted wife Donna of 40 years and his three sons, Charles Jr. (Phyllis), Andrew (Yiwen), and Christopher. He is survived by his sister, Marguerite and brother Robert (Delores) along with Brother-in-laws...
Lawrence Evans Crary, Jr.
Jan 18, 2024
Evans Crary, Jr., one of Martin County’s most prominent, civic-minded native-born sons, passed away on January 18, 2024. He was 93.
Evans, Jr. was of the generation of Martin County’s firstborn, coming into the world in Stuart, Florida on February 11, 1930, less than five years after the county was formed. Like his parents Lawrence Evans Crary, Sr. and Talley McKewn...
Muriel Anne Dickson
Jan 15, 2024
Muriel Anne Dickson, 90, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
Muriel, known by Anne to her friends and family, was born June 8, 1933, in Queens, NY to Joseph and Muriel (Schmitt) Cardinal. She met Thomas Dickson, the love of her life, at Our...
Ernestine "Tina" Doolan
Jan 12, 2024
Tina Doolan, of Stuart, FL, passed away on Friday, Jan 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Tina was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, a proud business owner, and a good friend and neighbor.
Tina was born on September 3, 1941. She was the oldest of 4 children and the only daughter of Ernest and Shirley Guilmette of Portland, CT. Tina graduated...
James W. Carr
Dec 31, 2023
James W. Carr, 81, of Stuart, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2023. Jim was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 1, 1942, the son of the late James R. Carr and Anna (Melody) Carr. He was a longtime Steelers fan. Jim’s passion was singing in church and regional choirs, as well as hiking in local parks...
Mary J. Strome
Dec 30, 2023
Mary J. Strome, 65, of Stuart, FL, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 30, 2023, at her home.
Mary’s life was all about her family. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed meals surrounded by friends and family.
Mary was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, where she was married and started her family. Mary relocated...
Richard Victor Francis
Dec 25, 2023
Richard (Dick) Francis, age 85 passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1938 in Wood-Ridge, NJ where he grew up. He was the son of Victor and Florence Francis. He graduated from Wood-Ridge High School in 1956 where he lettered in football and track. He attended Rutgers University and served in the US Coast...
Lee Warren Skidmore
Dec 23, 2023
Lee Warren Skidmore was born May 4th, 1930 in Glen Ridge, N.J. His elementary schooling was in Verona, N.J. and he attended high school in Caldwell, N.J. He went on to the University of Maryland, graduating in June 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. After completing ROTC, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force...
Sally Anne Rice
Dec 23, 2023
Sally Anne Rice, 96, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Palm City, FL under the tender loving care of Treasure Coast Hospice. She was born on November 29, 1927, in Lakewood, Ohio to Jack Ross and Viola (nèe Ault) Ross.
Sally was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an outgoing person and loved...
Veeda Meetoo
Dec 20, 2023
Veeda Meetoo, 60, of Port St Lucie, Fl passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023. She was born in Penal, Trinidad & Tobago, daughter of the Deokie Meetoo and late Basdeo Meetoo. The wife of the late Jai Rampersad she was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother and friend. She is survived by her children Leandra...
John Bartoo Loveland
Dec 16, 2023
John Bartoo Loveland, 95, of Hobe Sound, passed away peacefully December 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. John was born in Buffalo, NY February 17, 1928, the son of George West Loveland and Carlotta Bartoo Loveland and grew up in the Allentown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. He enlisted for a short time into the US Navy at the end of...
Joyce G. Himmel
Dec 5, 2023
Joyce Gailzaid Himmel died peacefully on December 5, 2023 surrounded by family, friends, and her husband of 61 years, Harry Himmel.
Joyce was born in Boston, MA on December 2, 1940 to Lillian (Asarkof) Gailzaid and Melvin Spencer Gailzaid. She lived in Brockton, MA and later in her teen years moved to West Haven, CT, where she met her...
Brenda Lee Tychan
Dec 4, 2023
Brenda Lee Tychan, 74 of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away at the Cabana of Jensen Dunes on December 4, 2023. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, daughter of the late Richard Backus and Eloise Stephens.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Terry Tychan, brother Rick Backus (Linda), sister Theresa Backus Dunn (Ian), brother-in -law...
William "Larry" Thomas
Dec 2, 2023
William "Larry" Thomas, 84, entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Stuart, FL. He was born on August 6, 1939, in Owensboro, KY, and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Theresa C. Thomas, originally from Shamokin, PA. Larry was the son of Gerald and Beverly Thomas. His siblings included brothers Jerry and Michael, and sisters...
Brooks Richard Barvoets
Dec 1, 2023
Brooks R. Barvoets, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Martin County Harper House Hospice after a period of declining health. Brooks was born in Albany, New York on April 26, 1927, to the late Ernest F. Barvoets and Patricia Brooks Barvoets and lived his life in the Albany area until moving to Stuart at...
Michael Phillip Morgese
Nov 23, 2023
Michael Phillip Morgese, 80 of Stuart, FL passed away on November 23,2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 3,1943 to Nicholas and Catherine Morgese.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Carol Morgese. Mike is also survived by his niece and nephew Karen Eustaquio and John Kump and their families. He was preceded in death by his sister Mildred...
