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Richard Johnston Derrick, Jr., 93, Fort Pierce
July 16, 1932 – September 5, 2025
Richard Johnston Derrick, Jr., of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2025.
Born in Binghamton, New York, to the late Richard Johnston and Auralia (Wilk) Derrick, Richard lived a full and vibrant life. He will be remembered for his quick wit, intelligence, and love of reading. Richard’s greatest joy was spending time with the people he loved. He had a close circle of lifelong friends and treasured their many adventures together—whether traveling, cruising, dancing, or simply laughing in each other’s company.
Richard is survived by the love of his life, Bernadette, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. He is also survived by his daughter, Jill; son, Brian; his beloved grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense pride and happiness.
Richard’s warmth, humor, and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Dolores Marie Sovey, 104, Vero Beach
January 2, 1921 – September 2, 2025
Dolores Marie Sovey was born on January 2, 1921, in Springfield, Ohio. She graduated from the College of Mount Saint Joseph and spent several years teaching before beginning her greatest adventure—marriage.
In 1950, she married Ernest Sovey, an air traffic controller, in Anchorage, Alaska. Later, while living in the Panama Canal Zone, Ernie and Dolores built lasting friendships and shared many happy days on the golf course. After Ernie’s medical retirement (1972), they made their home in Vero Beach, Florida.
Dolores and Ernie raised two daughters, Adrienne (Sovey) Marohl, and Mary Monica (Larry) Cassada, and later welcomed the joy of grandchildren—Lisa (Marohl) Holtzworth, Jeannie (Marohl) Skelly, and Karl Marohl III—and six great-grandchildren: Brandon, Bill, Kailur, Kerstin, Noah and Claire.
After Ernie’s passing (1984), Dolores lived at Vista Royale, where she poured her energy and love into volunteer work. She gave 25 years of service to the VNA, helped at Wabasso School for Physically Impaired Children, painted homes with Habitat for Humanity, and joined Ladybug Craft, where she lovingly made Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls that were auctioned by the church each year.
In her later years (age 97), after a fall and three years in assisted living, Dolores returned home to her condo (age 100). She spent her final years happily playing Scrabble and Rummikub or going out to eat with dear friends Joanne and Jean.
She passed peacefully at home, just as she wished, surrounded by her loved ones.
She is survived by numerous devoted nieces and nephews who continually expressed their deep affection for her.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and quiet strength that will be cherished by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation, 920 37th Place, Suite 101, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services are being planned to take place on what would have been her 105th birthday, January 2, 2026; please visit www.coxgiffordseawinds.com closer to that date for confirmed details.
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Born on November 11, 1939, in Lancaster, New York, Dianne was the daughter of Dorothy and Jerome Rademacher. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster in 1957. She is fondly remembered for her service for Depew Public Schools including as an administrative assistant for Athletic Director Frank Constantino. After earning perfect grades to gain her degree at Trocaire College, she became a Registered Nurse and dedicated herself to a life of care and service.
Dianne was known for her gregarious spirit, sharp intellect, tireless work ethic, and infectious sense of humor. Her warmth and energy made her a natural hostess—she loved cooking, sewing, traveling, and entertaining friends and family with joy and flair.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Mildenberger; her parents; and her brother Jerry Rademacher. She is lovingly remembered by her brother Robert Rademacher; her daughters and sons-in-law: Beth Ann and Michael, Lynn and Jim, Lauri and Chris; her grandchildren: Matt, Adam, Huck, JJ and Billy; and her great-grandchildren: Jack, Gavin, David, Anna, and Andrew.
Dianne’s legacy lives on through the many lives she touched with her kindness, humor, and unwavering love. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Home Society of Florida at chsfl.org.
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Phyllis Ann Harrell, 75
May 15, 1950 – September 15, 2025
Phyllis Ann Harrell passed away Monday, September 15, 2025
Full obituary coming soon.
