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Mr. John F. R. Palmer, a resident of Palm City, Florida, passed away on May 21,2022 at this home. He was born on April 4, 1928, the son of now deceased James R. and Mary E. Palmer, of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. Mr. Palmer is survived by his beloved wife Josephine (Jo) of 68 years, his son, John Palmer (wife Suzanne Hannay) of Heath, Massachusetts, his daughter Jill Marie Palmer (husband Carroll Doherty) of Washington, D.C., and his grandchildren John, Christopher and Erin Doherty. His sister Dolores Hagerty is a resident of Louisville, Kentucky. Jo and John met and married in Washington, D.C. and resided there for several years. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a...

James F. Logan was born in Cincinnati OH. On December 28,1933 and passed away on May 16, 2022. Jim was raised in Redford, Michigan and attended Michigan State as well as the University of Michigan where he earned his Juris Doctorate in Law. He was in the JAG Dividion of the Marines and later practiced law in Detroit for over 31 years. He served as the president of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association and was on the Board of Governors of the American Trial Lawyers Association. After retiring, he and his wife, Carolynn moved to Jupiter Fl. and then onto Palm City. Jim loved boating and took up golf. Jim is survived by his wife Carolynn, nephews, Jim and Donald Dales and one Niece, Nicole...

David Lawrence Smythe was born August 10, 1927 in Summit, New Jersey. David passed peacefully at his Stuart home on May 14, 2022 at the age of 94. Mr. Smythe had an insatiable lust for life and lived it to its fullest, always living by his philosophy of maintaining a sense of humor and having "fun, fun, fun". David L Smythe grew up in Summit, New Jersey, and worked there throughout his entire career. Always industrious, David left his family home with his parent's blessing, to live and work as a bellboy at the prestigious Hotel Suburban in Summit. David left school in 11th grade at age 17 to enlist in the US Navy where he served in the Pacific. Many years later, David would receive an...

Lucy May Bancroft, 83 of Palm City, FL, formerly of South Glastonbury, CT passed away on April 24, 2022. She was under the care of Treasure Coast Hospice at her home surrounded by her husband of 65 years, Edward Lewis, and family. Lucy was a friend to everyone. She had an infectious smile that would light up a room. She was a very sincere and caring woman, a rare find, who captured the hearts of many. She was most passionate and proud about her family as they were the center of her world. Lucy was a lifelong learner and educator. She always joked that she spent more time in the classroom going to school than she did working as a special education teacher. She loved the classroom...

Ruth Klunk, 94 of Palm City FL passed peacefully with her daughters by her side on April 21, 2022. Ruth will be greatly missed by many lifelong friends from Chicago and the church ladies from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City. Everyone who knew her will remember her blue eyes and radiant smile. Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband Bob. She is survived and remembered by their children: Robert Klunk, Chicago; John (Jane) Klunk, Chicago; Barbara (John) Obrien Palm City; Ruth Klunk St Petersburg FL. 5 grandchildren: Emily (Craig) McAsey; Holly (Christopher) Carollo; Jon (Erin) Klunk; Katie (Mark) and Jenny (Dale) O'Brien. 6 greatgrandchildren; Jon and MaryJane...

Passed away at home with his loving family at his side. Friends are invited to gather on Tuesday April 19,2022 from 2-4 & 6-8 at Forest Hills Funeral Home, 2001 SW Murphy Road Palm City FL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 20,2022 at 10 A.M. Entombment in Forest Hills Memorial Park to follow immediatley after mass with military honors by the United States Marine Corps. Online condolences and full obituary at www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com

Zsuzsa Deek Starita of Stuart died April 11,2022 at the age of 77. She was born in Budapest,Hungary and immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her parents and her sister. Zsuzsa was a loyal, true friend with a vibrant smile to light up a room. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 23,2022 at St. Andrew Catholic Church at 11A.M. Arrangements entrusted to Forest Hills Funeral Home. Full obituary and online condolences may be expressed at www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com

Betty C. Belshaw, 96 of Palm City, Florida, joined many family and friends in Heaven on March 29, 2022 after a brief and unexpected illness. She was born in Greenville Michigan, the daughter of Nels and Martha Christensen. She married Gordon C. Belshaw in Rochester N.Y. in May of 1948 and they were married for 72 years. Gordon predeceased her in April 2020. During her life in Rochester, N.Y., she was very active in school activities, from the PTA, to school plays. Her other volunteer activities were with the Red Cross and being a buyer for the Genesee Hospital gift shop. She worked tirelessly to ensure the gift shop window displays were always attractive and eye catching. After being...

Betty C. Belshaw, 96 of Palm City, Florida, joined many family and friends in Heaven on March 29, 2022 after a brief and unexpected illness. She was born in Greenville Michigan, the daughter of Nels and Martha Christensen. She married Gordon C. Belshaw in Rochester N.Y. in May of 1948 and they were married for 72 years. Gordon predeceased her in April 2020. During her life in Rochester, N.Y., she was very active in school activities, from the PTA, to school plays. Her other volunteer activities were with the Red Cross and being a buyer for the Genesee Hospital gift shop. She worked tirelessly to ensure the gift shop window displays were always attractive and eye catching. After being...

Joan Hannie Rhyne beloved wife, sister, mother and grandmother passed away March 27, 2022. Joan was born October 16, 1937 in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick Ireland to Edmond and Margaret Sheehy. After completing her schooling in Ireland, Joan went to London, England and earned her certificate in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Nursing at the Grove Park Hospital. After working there for two years, she further spent two years studying General Nursing at the German Hospital, also in London, earning a second certificate in Nursing in 1964. In 1965 Joan emigrated to the United States joining her sister Kathleen and husband Timothy Forde who were living in New York City. While there she worked at the...

On March 22, 2022 Elmer M Donor passed away at the age of 94 at his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Elmer was born on July 24, 1927 in Erie County, PA to Elsie and Earl Donor. After graduating from Strong Vincent High School in 1945 he joined the US Army and was stationed in Texas and New Mexico as a photographer. While working with the Army engineers in Los Alamo he worked in the photo lab during the Atomic Project. After serving his country he returned to Erie, PA to start his own business as a Commercial and Industrial photographer for 41 years. On returning back to Erie, PA Elmer met and married Mildred Proctor on July 28, 1951. He is survived by his wife of 70 years and two...

Donald Gross, 91, passed away peacefully at home on March 5th with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 31,1930, the son of Rachel and Morton Gross. He graduated from Duluth Central High School and the University of Minnesota. Don loved the water and was a master sailor. He spent some of his most enjoyable times sailing Lake Superior, the St Lucie River, and the Caribbean. After working at the family business, he joined a friend in a loan company. In 1976 they moved to Colorado Springs and acquired a bank charter which he managed successfully until it was bought by a corporation who cloned their unique business model to establish additional branches. Don enjoyed...

David Reidy longtime resident of Stuart, Fl passed away peacefully on Feb 27 in Norwich, Conn with his partner Laurie Lautieri by his side. David had been in the solar energy business for many years and had relocated to Connecticut in 2018 to work on a large scale solar initiative to convert Block Island RI to full solar dependency. David was the first licensed solar contractor in the state of Florida. His business thrived under David's tutelage. David was an excellent businessman whose care for his clients spoke volumes. David was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing courses throughout Florida, New England and even Ireland. He was a fierce competitor* his wit and humor made him a pleasure...

GUERIN, ROBERT A. JR. born in New Orleans, LA on July 28th, 1943 passed away on February 27, 2022 at age 78 from Myelomalacia (Myelomalacia - Wikipedia). Born to the late Robert Austin and Audrey Teevan Guerin, the family relocated to Chicago where he attended Brother Rice High School and then went to Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. This was a man built for speed on land and on sea. After an awful hitch-hiking decision that broke his back in a terrible car accident in the Louisiana bayou and the love of his life leaving for the convent (he eventually got her back), he joined Brinks Armored Car Service as a salesman. Three generations of law enforcement led him to this private...

The world lost a kind and generous soul on February 15th with the passing of Ray Stevenson of Sewall's Point. Following more than a decade's long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, Ray passed away peacefully at home in the care of his wife of 37 years, Ellyn. He is also survived by his proud and adoring sons Jeffrey( Amy) and Kirk(Laura), and their mother Patti of Atlanta, his sister Judith Stevenson of Stuart, and his four adoring, good looking and above-average grandchildren: Grace, Piper, Drew, and Will. He will also be greatly missed by his favorite sisters-in-law Betsy Feuerstein of Cleveland and Nancy Pickard of Aspen. Born in Ohio in 1937, Ray received his BS and MBA from Ohio State...

Margery Whittaker Ahlheim, age 90, of Palm City, Florida, passed away on February 5, 2022 at Addington Place of Stuart. She was raised in Scarsdale, New York and was a graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. Marge was married to Harry Ahlheim, already deceased, for 62 years and they raised their family in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Marge worked as a Medical Assistant, as a volunteer for several organizations and she was an avid golfer. Upon retirement Marge became a winter resident of Palm City, Florida and a summer resident of East Orleans, Massachusetts. She continued playing golf and volunteering, while forming many lasting friendships. She was a member of Stuart...

Richard K. Maue, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Palm City, Florida with his wife and family by his side. He and his wife of 57 years, Carolyn, have lived in Palm City since 1995, coming from Northport, Long Island. Richard was born on February 17, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York to Eugene, an engineer, and Christina Maue. His brother, Eugene, predeceased him. Richard attended Valparaiso University and New York Institute of Technology, graduating with a degree in Engineering. Richard served his country in the Army from 1964-1970. He went on to a long and very successful career as a mechanical and aerospace engineer and program manager at Grumman, where, among other...

Jeff S. Cohen a Wealth Management Advisor for over 25 years and life-long lover of sports passed away on February 4, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends. Jeff and Mary Cohen have lived in Palm City for 25 years. Jeff is survived by the love of his life, Mary Cohen; his children Samantha Lee (Marcus Lee) and Hanna Cohen (Alexis Cohen); his brothers David and Joseph Cohen. Additionally, Jeff is survived by his nephews Joshua, Jacob, and Michael Cohen; and the light of his life granddaughter Amelia Beatrice. Jeff is predeceased by his parents Judith and Leonard Cohen. Jeff was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 4, 1957. Jeff attended Radnor High School where he was a three-sport...

Friends are invited to gather on Thursday, February 3,2022 at Forest Hills Funeral Home 2001 SW Murphy Road, Palm City FL. 34990, from 2 P.M. until the the time of Memorial Services at 4 P.M. Full obituary and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com

Dr. Larry J. Durham, 77, of Port Saint Lucie, FL, passed peacefully on January 19, 2022, in Cleveland Clinic Tradition, Port Saint Lucie. Larry will be greatly missed by his family, congregations, and friends. Larry was a Vietnam War Veteran, a former pilot, a retired Psychologist, a Pastor, and a loving husband.

B. Eleanor Moore, 99, of Port St Lucie, FL and Manasquan, NJ died Sunday January 16 in Port St. Lucie, FL. The youngest of 8 children, she was born in Nutley, NJ, graduated from Nutley High School and attended The Berkeley School of Business. She worked for Essex County as a bookkeeper and handling other administrative roles before retiring in 1978. Living in Port St. Lucie Florida since 1978, she had also maintained a home in Manasquan, NJ. Survivors include a son, William H. Moore III and wife Jean of Seaside Park, NJ, and three daughters, Bonnie Schulaner of Port St. Lucie, FL, Patricia Chesnaky and husband David of Manasquan NJ, Nancy Taylor and husband Michael of Palm City, FL, 4...