Vincent "VInny" Brescia of Jupiter FL, passed away on February 28, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 4, 1953, in Passaic NJ to the late Vincent and Angelina Brescia. He is survived by his significant other of 20 yrs Patricia Logan; a brother Salvatore Brescia of Toms River, NJ; a niece Wendy Brescia and an aunt Gloria Tambe. Vinny was the former owner, manager, and personal trainer of the Stanhope Fitness Center in Stanhope, NJ. He was also the former owner of the Paramount Hair Studio in Ft Meyers, FL and the self-defense instructor at the Amdo self-defense school in Boonton, NJ Upon retirement, Vinny started a home watch business in Jupiter FL. Vinny's...

Margaret Blanton Peterson died on February 13, 2021, two days shy of her 94th birthday. She was a native of Martin County and a fourth-generation Floridian. She earned a BS degree from Florida State University in Economics and an MS degree from Nova/Southeastern. She worked in the Department of State and the Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C.: The Veterans Administration, and the Air Force in Memphis, TN. After moving back to Florida, she was a teacher in Martin County Schools for 21 years, teaching English, World Geography, and Business. Her last assignment was Occupational Specialist in the Guidance Department at Martin County High School. After retirement, Margaret and her...

Jeanne d'Arc Burridge 79, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away February 6th, 2021, at her home with her husband by her side under the tender loving care of Treasure Cost Hospice. In her waning years of failing health and waiting for the clocks of time, she had an oversized heart filled with deep pockets rich with courage, love, integrity, and gratitude. Her much used favorite saying, "A stranger is a friend you have never met". Simply stated, Jeanne was just a very fine person. Jeanne was born one of thirteen children to Didace and Olivette (Hebert) Thellend in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. She was a parishioner at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound, Fl. Jeanne was an avid power...

William Gilbert Morrison, Jr., died on February 2, 2021, at the age of 90. Bill was born in New York City on October 26, 1930 to William G. Morrison and Lucile Heath Morrison. Bill leaves behind his wife of 60 year, Leslia "lee" Pelton Morrison, and three sons: William G. Morrison, III and wife, Joy; James Pelton Morrison and wife, Penny; and John Henry Morrison. Bill had three grandchildren: Sabrina K. Morrison, Alexandra L. Morrison, and James P. Morrison, Jr. Bill Morrison went to the Short Hills Country Day School in Short Hills, NJ; graduated from the Kent School in 1948; and graduated from Yale University in 1952. He was in the ROTC, and upon graduation joined the U.S. Air...

Richard ("Dick") Godfrey Jacobus passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021 at age 91 in Hobe Sound, FL. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Carolyn (Royer), his dear sister Susanna Souder and his cherished children Nancy (Peter) Bach, Barbara (Merrick) Wells, Kathy Sue Jacobus, Rick Jacobus, Marcy (Tom) Coker and Susanna Jacobus; adored by "Opa" 15 grandchildren Chris (Stephanie), Nick, Caroline, Natalie, Merrick, Noah, Sarah (Sean), Jack, Oliver, Carolyn, Caleb (Aislinn), Thomas (Merrill), Richard, Susanna, Lucy and 2 great-grandchildren William and Sophia; many loved relatives and special friends. Richard is predeceased by his parents, Delwin Charles and Harriet Godfrey...

Louis (Lou) Simon, formerly of Grosse Pointe Shores, died January 26, 2021 at home in Stuart, Florida in the company of his wife of 69 years, Nancy. Born April 16, 1932 he was the sixth child of George and Frieda Simon and the first of two after their emigration from Lebanon. Louis started school in Detroit knowing little English and there began a life of determination to continuously learn and strive to achieve. He met Nancy soon after graduating from Grosse Pointe High School and they married on January 3, 1952. Lou began his professional career as an apprentice making wood models and patterns for automobile manufacturing, and in 1961 started his own company, Simco Industries, in...

George P. Cole of Palm City, FL passed away on January 25, 2021, at 74. George was a long-term resident of Brick, NJ. George taught in the Union Beach, NJ school district for 25 years, as a loving special education teacher. After retiring to FL, he continued to teach at the Martin County school system in their Special Education program and also taught at the Indian River Community College. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Marie Cole. He is survived by his sister Valerie Kerr and her husband Donald, his nephew Don Kerr and wife Dawn, nephew James Kerr and wife Lisa. His great-nieces Josephine and Grace Kerr, and great-nephews Ethan and Adam Kerr. George touched the lives...

David Berg, 83, of Stuart, Florida and formally from Milwaukee, WI passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born August 16, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, where he worked most of his life then David eventually settled in South Florida. During his professional life, David was a Mechanical Engineer and worked for several large corporations. He also worked on a project for General Motors as contract employment on the Cadillac Northstar engine. He was proud to have been a part of this successful venture. He was a wonderful father and raised two strong and independent children who will miss their father dearly. Some of David's hobbies was to play cards especially Sheepshead and...

Doris Leckrone Ogden, a resident of Palm City, Florida since 1986, died peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021. Dorrie was born in York, PA, the youngest of three children of George Herbert Leckrone and Catherine Eisenhart Leckrone. She graduated from North York High School in 1947. On April 1, 1950, she married William Robert Ogden and began her life as a wife and homemaker. Bill's job with Aetna Life and Casualty Co. transferred them around the country where she made wonderful friends along the way. Dorrie was an avid golfer and bridge player. She loved to travel, read and sing - early on, in a Girls Trio in school, covering the Andrews Sisters hits of the day, and later, in...

William (Bill) Lersch, 85, died January 10, 2021, in Stuart, FL. Bill was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 5, 1935, to parents Richard Adams Lersch and Mary Ethel Wooldridge. He retired to Stuart, Florida in 2001. He was a veteran of the Navy and worked as an Industrial Engineer in Dayton, OH, and Lancaster, PA. Survivors include his wife Mary Lersch of Stuart, FL, son Charles (Nora) Lersch of Pittsburgh, PA, son Robert (Marsha) Lersch of Louisville, KY, sisters Jeanne Schlough of Stuart, FL, Susie (Alan) Scherzinger of Selah, WA , Nancy Scranz Lersch (Robert) of Portland, OR and sister-in-law Beverly Lersch of Hatfield, PA; step-son Michael (Pauline) Zeek , step-daughter Juliana (Dan)...

Craig G. Reynolds 77 of Palm City Fl, formally from Fair Lawn N.J passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021 with his loving wife by his side after a two year battle from Alzheimer's disease in which the disease over powered his body . Craig is survived by his wife Debra who was his main caregiver and his loving step daughter Rachel. Craig was born in Fair Lawn N.J where he worked in sales his whole life. He also owned and rented apartments for 30 years before retiring to Palm City Florida in 2017. Craig was a avid golfer and played in many tournaments throughout Bergen County and was also a 32 year member at the Arcola Country Club. Inurnment will be held in July 2021 at the Norton...

Margaret Needham Robbins passed away at her home in Stuart, Florida on January 2, 2021. She was born in Columbus County, North Carolina on October 19,1920, the daughter of Christopher C. Needham and Thania Whitley Needham. She was married to the late John Robbins, Sr. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, South Boston, Virginia. She is survived by two daughters Anne Bramlitt and husband Carl of South Boston, VA, and Karen Oliver and husband Steve of Stuart, FL ; a son John H. (Robyn) Robbins, Jr and wife Susie of Clover, VA.; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to House of Hope Martin County, Stuart, ...

Carmen M. Cusano, Ph.D., 86, passed away on December 21st, 2020 at 3:53 p.m. at Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital in Hobe Sound, FL. Carmen is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years Molly Cusano, two children Janice and David Cusano, grandchildren David A. and Michael Cusano, and nephews Chuckie and Roger Cusano. Services will be held in Hobe Sound this Saturday, January 2, at 10 a.m. at St. Christopher's Catholic Church. .

Joanne Fiske passed away on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 at the age of 69 from a lifelong battle with chronic disease. A bright and shining light that brought joy and happiness to many is now shining in heaven. Joanne Marie Fiske was born November 11th, 1951 in Utica, NY and moved to Clearwater, Florida at the age of 8. She graduated from the University of South Florida and had a meaningful career as a special education teacher of all ages from elementary to high school. Joanne had a passion for animals, enjoying the companionship of cats and dogs. She loved the Christmas season and was famous for her amazing home Christmas decorations. She would even host open houses so others could...

Keith Alan Hoss, 72, of Stuart, FL, formally from Marion, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, under the tender loving care of Treasure Coast Hospice. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He retired from Turbo Busters Aviation in Stuart, Florida as a certified Welder. He welded aircraft engine parts/shields and was a certified Welder for the FAA aircraft industry and had many certified welding certificates. He was a Boy Scout, newspaper Carrier, and loved the Evans Eagles and Marion Giants. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved Dale Earnhardt and Junior also. He met Dale Earnhardt, Sr at his Chevy Dealership in Mooresville, NC. Walked in ask Dale and said he is in...

Genero (Jerry) Cerasoli, 90, of Palm City, FL, peacefully passed away on November 22, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, son of the late Romoli and Concetta (Tarquinio) Cerasoli. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked many years for Schwartz Parking in Hartford and 15 years at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. He was an avid golfer and worked at several gold courses in his retirement. He was known to always have a joke or a funny story to tell and was always very welcoming as he loved to entertain his friends and family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of over 59 years, Dolores, his brothers Anthony and...

Catherine (Kay) Horgan Williams (Feb. 6, 1926 - Nov. 16, 2020) Stuart, Florida - Catherine (Horgan) Williams, 94, passed away peacefully, on Monday, November 16, 2020, at home in Stuart, Florida. Kay, as she was known to her friends, was born in 1926 to immigrant parents, in Malden, Massachuttes. She married the love of her life, in 1949, and later settled in Harvard, Massachuttes to raise her family. After a lifetime of enduring harsh winters up north, she picked up stakes and moved to Stuart, Florida where she pursued her passion for painting. Kay was a remarkable woman who was truly a force of nature! She was a devoted mother to six children, who doted on them well into their...

Catherine (Kay) Horgan Williams (Feb. 6, 1926 - Nov. 16, 2020) Stuart, Florida - Catherine (Horgan) Williams, 94, passed away peacefully, on Monday, November 16, 2020, at home in Stuart, Florida. Kay, as she was known to her friends, was born in 1926 to immigrant parents, in Malden, Massachusetts. She married the love of her life, in 1949, and later settled in Harvard, Massachusetts to raise her family. After a lifetime of enduring harsh winters up north, she picked up stakes and moved to Stuart, Florida where she pursued her passion for painting. Kay was a remarkable woman who was truly a force of nature! She was a devoted mother to six children, who doted on them well into their...

Joseph Thomas Lessard passed away on November 12, 2020. Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him on earth and we know he will find the comfort he was seeking. Joe was born in Northern VA to Bill and Janet Lessard and was the youngest of 8 children. Joe loved sports, car racing, his family and his dogs, who gave him unconditional love and support. He was a proficient auto technician and lived his later years in St. Lucie, Florida. Joe had a smile that could light up the room. He leaves behind 4 brothers and 3 sisters. William J. Lessard Jr (Patricia), Richard C (Dot) of Sperryville, Christian J (Sharon), Michael F., Margot (Jay) Stegmaier, Lisa (Henry) Dudek, and Mary...

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14.18 Joseph Thomas Lessard passed away on November 12, 2020. Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him on earth and we know he will find the comfort he was seeking. Joe was born in Northern VA to Bill and Janet Lessard and was the youngest of 8 children. The family later moved to Richmond, VA where Joe grew up. Joe loved sports, car racing, his family and his dogs, who gave him unconditional love and support. He was a proficient auto technician and lived his later years in St. Lucie, Florida. Joe had a smile that could light up the room. He leaves behind 4 brothers and 3 sisters. William J. Lessard Jr...

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14.18 Joseph Thomas Lessard passed away on November 12, 2020. Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him on earth and we know he will find the comfort he was seeking. Joe was born in Northern VA to Bill and Janet Lessard and was the youngest of 8 children. The family later moved to Richmond, VA where Joe grew up. Joe loved sports, car racing, his family and his dogs, who gave him unconditional love and support. He was a proficient auto technician and lived his later years in St. Lucie, Florida. Joe had a smile that could light up the room. He leaves behind 4 brothers and 3 sisters. William J. Lessard Jr...