Mary C. Chamberlain
(3/2/1913 - 8/01/2003)
Birthplace: New York, New York
Resided In: Ft. Pierce, Florida
Age: 90
Mrs. Chamberlain was born in New York City, NY and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1978 from Morris Plains, NJ.
She was a supervisor for the New Jersey Bell Phone Company.
Survivors include her cousin, Elizabeth Sobilo of Summit, NJ; and nephew, Pat Campbell of Morris Plains, NJ
Muriel Cynthia Case
(12/29/1908 - 8/18/2003)
Birthplace:, England
Resided In: Jacksonville, Florida
Age: 94
Visitation Location: None
Service Date: September 2, 2003
Service Time: 1:30 PM
Service Location: Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Cemetery: Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Mrs. Case was born in England and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1950 from Pontiac, MI.
She was a nurse’s aide.
Survivors include her sons, John R. Case of Costa Rica, and Peter F. Case of Flagler Beach, FL; daughters, Sharron Mondo of Jacksonville, FL, and Dorothy Seigwart of Drayton Plains, MI; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Emma S. Blazer
(5/21/1937 - 10/07/2003)
Birthplace: Logan, West Virginia
Resided In: Fort Pierce, Florida
Age: 86
Mrs. Blazer was born in Logan, West Virginia and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1970 from Donalsonville, GA.
She was a retired school teacher.
Survivors include her husband, Chuck Blazer of Ft. Pierce, FL; and son, Craig E. Blazer of Ft. Pierce, FL.
Dorothy Veye Casteen
(3/9/1923 - 10/17/2003)
Birthplace: Enon, North Carolina
Resided In: Fort Pierce, Florida
Age: 80
Visitation Date: October 20, 2003
Visitation Time: 5-7 PM
Visitation Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Service Date: October 21, 2003
Service Time: 1:30 PM
Service Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Cemetery: White City Cemetery
Mrs. Casteen was born in Enon, North Carolina, and was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida, for 57 years.
She was a hospital unit secretary and a member of Lakewood Park Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years William Casteen of Fort Pierce, Florida, daughters Linda R. Duffy and Barbara J. Casteen of Fort Pierce, Florida, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lakewood Park Baptist Church, 8103 Indrio Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34951.
Vera Selma Barron
(3/19/1915 - 9/13/2003)
Birthplace: Greenwood, Arkansas
Resided In: Fort Pierce, Florida
Age: 88
Visitation Date: September 18, 2003
Visitation Time: 5-7 PM
Visitation Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Service Date: September 19, 2003
Service Time: 10:00 AM
Service Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Cemetery: Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Vera was born March 19, 1915, in Arkansas to Frank and Alice Wheelan. As a small child her family moved to Galena, Kansas. After completing her high school education and business school, she was accepted for a civil service job in Washington, DC. Her first position was with The Department of Agriculture. With the outbreak of WWII, Vera transferred to The Navy Department where she worked for the Under-Secretary of the Navy, James V. Forrestal. When he was appointed 1st Secretary of Defense, Vera went with him. She remained in this position through nine more Secretary of Defense. Illness forced her to retire while working for Secretary Robert McNamara.
During her Civil Service career, she married Gene Abbott, photographer for the Washington Star & Evening News. She and Gene enjoyed their years of retirement but she became restless and spent the next 10 years with the U. S. Savings and Loan League.
In 1974, Vera again retired and she and her beloved Gene moved to Port St. Lucie. They moved into the first home they ever owned. However, Gene took ill and died in 1978.
Vera filled her life with activities that led to her meeting John Barron, a retired Commander, USN. They married in 1979. With John a part of her life their social life was a whirlwind. Her life again changed when John died in October, 1984.
Vera worked tirelessly for her community and church. She gave generously of her time and contributions to numerous organizations as well as the Republican Party.
Vera is survived by nephews Martie Wheelan of Joplin, Missouri and Paul Wheelan of Miami, Oklahoma, niece Barbara Klieves of Joplin, Missouri. Also her Godson Chris Neal of Heber City, Utah.
Vera was a member of The Indian River Presbyterian Church. She will be missed by so many who proudly called her friend, but then as Vera said many times “nothing stays the same.”
Annie Lucille Bailey
(5/1/1917 - 10/07/2003)
Birthplace: Titusville, Florida
Resided In: Vero Beach, Florida
Age: 86
Visitation Date: October 13, 2003
Visitation Time: 1-2 PM
Visitation Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Service Date: October 13, 2003
Service Time: 2:00 PM
Service Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Cemetery: Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
She was born in Titusville, FL and was a resident of Vero Beach, coming from Fort Pierce, where she lived for over 60 years.
She and her husband owned and operated Bailey’s Day Care, from the early 1940’s to the 1970’s. They were affectionately known as Uncle Henry and Aunt Cille. She was a member of Parkview Baptist church.
She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl and husband Thomas Desmond, of Fort Pierce, FL and Mary Jane Reed of Diaz Newport, AK, her sisters, Eleanor Pennell of Vero Beach, Elizabeth Douglas of Titusville, FL and Florence Andrews of Oak Hill, FL, her brother, William Raulerson, of Titusville, FL and 6 grandchildren, Thomas Jr., Nancy, and Charlene Desmond and Michael, Jerry and Timmothy Reed, and her special friends Sidney and Thomas Cook.
She was pre-deceased by her husband Henry Nathan Bailey, her sisters, Amelia Stephens, Margaret Marie Metzger Raulerson, and Amelia M. Stephens, her brothers, Pete, Oscar, H.T. (Ted) Theodore Metzger and Charles Edwin Raulerson
Nick Votino, Sr.
(10/11/1951 - 12/11/2002)
Birthplace: Warren, Ohio
Resided In: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Age: 51
Visitation Date: December 13, 2002
Visitation Time: 5:00-8:00 P.M.
Visitation Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Service Date: December 14, 2002
Service Time: 11:00 A.M.
Service Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Cemetery: White City Cemetery
Nick Votino, Sr., 51, of Port St. Lucie, Florida died December 11, 2002. Mr. Votino was born in Warren, Ohio and came to Port St. Lucie 40 years ago from Niles, Ohio.
He was the owner/operator of Votino's Pizza in White City, Florida; and an avid musician.
Survivors include his companion, Laura Poteet, Port St. Lucie, florida; sons, Jay Votino and Anthony Votino, both of Fort Pierce, Florida; brothers, Steve Votino, Niles, Ohio, Fred Votino, Fort Pierce, Florida; sister, Toni Vanover, Austin Town, Ohio; mother, Pauline Votino, Fort Pierce, Florida and six grandchildren.
Friends may call Friday, December 13, 2002, 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, December 14, 200211:00 A.M. at Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Bridgers officiating. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery.
Paul A. Testa, Sr.
(9/7/1938 - 12/14/2002)
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Resided In: Fort Pierce, Florida
Age: 64
Visitation Date: December 17, 2002
Visitation Time: 5:00-8:00 P.M.
Visitation Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Service Date: December 18, 2002
Service Time: 2:00 P.M.
Service Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Cemetery: White City Cemetery
Paul A. Testa, Sr., 64, of Fort Pierce, Florida died December 14, 2002. Mr. Testa was born in Brooklyn, New York and came to Fort Pierce in 1970.
He was co-owner/broker for Sea & Shore Real Estate in Fort Pierce; a member of P.D.D.G.E.R. of Elks, Lodge Advisor of B.P.O.E. #1520 of Fort Pierce, Florida; and was on the Board of Trustees, Florida State Elks Therapy Services.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Testa, Fort Pierce, Florida; mother, Josephine Testa, Port St. Lucie, Florida; sons, Paul Testa, Jr., Joseph Testa, Richard Testa, Billy Testa and Nick Testa, all of Fort Pierce, Florida; daughter, Cheryl Vizzo, Jensen Beach, Florida; brothers, Leo Testa, Dix Hills, N.Y., Lennie Testa, Jensen Beach, Florida; and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call Tuesday, December 17, 2002, 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday, December 18, 2002, 2:00 P.M. at Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home with Rev. Kim M. Teehan of United Methodist Church of Wabasso officiating. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery.
Matilda Vidak
(8/5/1909 - 5/22/2003)
Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary
Resided In: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Age: 93
Matilda Vidak
Matilda Vidak, 93 died on May 22, 2003 in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Mrs. Vidak was born in Budapest, Hungary and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1974 from New York State.
She worked for the hospital.
Survivors include her two sons, Louis Vidak of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Alex Vidak of Miami, FL.
Sherman L. Tarr
(6/17/1932 - 6/07/2003)
Birthplace: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Resided In: Fort Pierce, Florida
Age: 70
Sherman L. Tarr, Jr.
Sherman L. Tarr, Jr., 70, died June 7, 2003, in Ft. Pierce, Florida.
He was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and was a resident of Fort Pierce for the past 7 years coming from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Mr. Tarr was a switchman for 32 years with Bell South. He was a collector of antique radios.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Janet C. Tarr of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Gary G. Tarr of Vero Beach, FL; son, Richard S. Tarr of Williamson, NY; daughter, Kathleen T. Onus of Stuart, FL; brother, Gary E. Tarr of Greensburg, PA, sister Shirley Neihenke of Westfield, NY; and six grandchildren.
Winfred L. "Van" Vannoy
(9/3/1924 - 6/11/2003)
Birthplace: Creston, North Carolina
Resided In: Fort Pierce, Florida
Age: 78
Visitation Date: June 15, 2003
Visitation Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
Visitation Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Service Date: June 16, 2003
Service Time: 10:00 AM
Service Location: Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home
Cemetery: Riverview Memorial Gardens
Mr. Vannoy was born in Creston, NC and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1957 from Fleetwood, NC.
He was the owner/operator of Van’s TV in Ft. Pierce for 14 years. He was also a chief security officer at Jai-Alai for 12 years. He was a veteran in the U.S. Navy in WWII.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lorraine D. Vannoy of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Bonnie Lundy of Niangua, MO, Denise Combs and husband Michael of Fleetwood, NC, and Dorothy Buxton of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Dennis Vannoy and wife Terri of Fleetwood, NC; sisters, Violet Vannoy of Fleetwood, NC, Iris Watson of Deep Gap, NC, and Dawn Houck of Fleetwood, NC; brothers, Leonard and Jay Vannoy both of Winston Salem, NC; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and he was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Vannoy and sister, Christine Leonard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Treasure Coast, PO Box 1748, Ft. Pierce, FL 34954.
