Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Deborah Ann Grove
Oct 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah (Debbie) Ann Grove. On October 7, 2024, she succumbed to her long battle with cancer, she was 67 years old.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Debbie attended Mount Pleasant High School and the School of Cosmetology. She later became the owner of the popular Charles Davis...
Nancy Norman
Oct 4, 2024
Nancy Norman, beloved mother and great friend to many, passed peacefully on October 4, 2024, in Delray Beach, FL. She was born on February 28,1937, in Loma Linda, California to loving parents who instilled in her a sense of great spirituality, kindness and compassion that carried her throughout her life.
Nancy grew up in Fallbrook, California where...
Ronald Coleman Smith
Oct 2, 2024
Ronald Coleman Smith, known to friends as Ronnie or occasionally R.C., left us suddenly on October 2, 2024. Born in Lineville Alabama in 1949, he moved to the Glades at an early age, graduating from Belle Glade High School in 1967.
Just two years after graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps;...
Wilson Whitney Locke
Sep 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Wilson Whitney Locke, 68, of Lantana, Florida, who tragically left us on September 27, 2024, in Boynton Beach.
Born on May 16, 1956, in Mineola, New York, to Alfred and Louise (Herron) Locke, Wilson was the youngest of five children. He grew up in Garden City...
Alice June Phillips
Sep 12, 2024
Alice June Phillips, 94 of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Spring Hill, FL passed away on September 12, 2024. Alice was born in Arlington, South Dakota. She retired from the Bureau of Reclamation with the US Government.
Alice is survived by her four sons, Terry of Spring Hill, FL, Larry of Delray Beach, FL, Gary of...
Dwane L. Folsom
Sep 11, 2024
Dwane L. Folsom, 88, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024.
Dwane was born March 26, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Herbert and Mildred (Krug) Folsom. He married his beloved wife, Violet (Jandek) on July 20, 1957 and they moved to Florida in 1968.
Dwane was preceded in death by his...
Bonnie Lynn Dell-Cozzolino
Sep 2, 2024
Bonnie Dell, 78, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on September 2, 2024 in Delray Beach, Florida. She was born on March 31, 1946 in Orlando, Florida, the daughter of Kermit Dell and Judith Dell. She attended Seacrest High School in Delray Beach graduating Class of '64.
She along with her sister ran the suburban Dell Market...
Joyce V. Young-Sang Crawford
Sep 1, 2024
Joyce V. Young-Sang Crawford, 84 of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Joyce was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. She was a loyal Florida Panthers fan.
She is survived by her daughter, Anette Young-Sang Casper of Delray Beach, Florida; sons, Rory Young-Sang of Delray Beach, Florida and Ricardo Young-Sang of New York.
...Moreva Chalaire Griek
Aug 27, 2024
Beloved mother and grandmother, Moreva Chalaire Griek, peacefully passed away on August 27, 2024, with her family by her side.
She was born at Doctors Hospital in New York City, to Walter Chalaire and Eva Eitingon Chalaire.
Moreva attended Wheelock College where she received her degree in teaching and taught elementary school until she married...
James Elbert Allen
Aug 19, 2024
James Elbert "Bert" Allen, 76, of Boynton Beach passed away on August 19, 2024. Bert was born in Plant City, Florida and was a 1966 graduate of Seacrest High School in Delray Beach. Bert loved fishing, watching football with his friends at the Sail Inn and Frog Lounge.
He is survived by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins....
Roy Michael Simon
Aug 14, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our father, Roy M. Simon, a lifelong resident and cherished member of the Delray Beach community. Simon, age 93, a practicing architect, passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Roy's strong will, love of life, family, his profession, his tenacity, grace and love of his town,...
Rose A. Auvil
Aug 11, 2024
Rose A. Auvil, 98, of Delray Beach and formerly of Uniontown, Pennsylvania passed away on August 11, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life.
Rose is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John & Karen Auvil of Coral Springs, Florida and her daughter and son-in-law Stella and Robert Shelby of Pompano Beach, Florida and son-in-law Patrick J....
Catherine Anna Bonacci
Aug 2, 2024
Catherine (Cathy) Anna Bonacci, 80, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Cathy is reunited her with husband, Anthony (Bim) Bonacci. She was a good-hearted person with a big smile who loved being with her friends and family. She loved to cook and especially enjoyed going out...
James F. Volpe
Aug 1, 2024
James Volpe of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Staten Island, NY passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He owned Volpe Electric Company in Staten Island and managed Pro-Foot in Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, James; three grand-children and four great grand-children.
His passing request was to go silently...
Danny G. Rogers
Aug 1, 2024
Danny G. Rogers, 81, of Palm Springs, FL passed away on August 1, 2024. He was a long-time resident of Palm Beach County. Danny lived by example and raising his children. He was a hard worker and a skilled cabinet maker for many years. Danny served in the US Marine Corp and was a proud veteran.
Danny...
Helen Georgette Comisso
Jul 30, 2024
Helen Georgette Comisso, 96, died on July 30, 2024 in Valrico, Florida at her daughter's home. Helen was born August 9, 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio to Elsie and George Forcier. She was a professional violinist, Suzuki violin teacher, and medical secretary. She enjoyed holiday dinners with her family, traveling, orchestra concerts, and eating out.
She is survived...
Simone Lafosse-Marin
Jul 23, 2024
Simone Lafosse Marin, born on March 12, 1924, in Lamentin, Martinique, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at the age of 100. Simone was the epitome of grace and class, loved and respected by all who knew her. Always well-dressed and proper, she claimed her secret to a long life was all the vitamins she took daily.
...Elaine M. Nicholson
Jul 18, 2024
Elaine M. Nicholson, 79, of Delray Beach and formerly of Lawrenceburg, IN and Washington, D.C. passed away on July 18, 2024. She was a longtime employee of Two George's Waterfront Grill in Boynton Beach. Elaine is survived by her brother Arthur J. Gutfreund, sons Brian Douglas Nicholson and Daniel Alan Nicholson. A memorial Mass will be held at St....
Thomas Collins
Jul 13, 2024
Thomas Collins, affectionately known as T.C. to his friends and Pop Pop to his four grandsons, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at the age of 98. Born on May 30, 1926, in Gary, Indiana, T.C. lived a full and remarkable life.
Tom is survived by his three children: Kevin, Kelly, and Colleen. As a young...
Olga Perez Carreras
Jul 5, 2024
Olga Perez Carreras (born May 6, 1930), of Delray Beach, Florida, and Manhasset, New York, died July 5, 2024. Olga was predeceased by her husband, Charles Carreras, in 2012. She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to New York City in the late 1950s, where she worked at the United Nations as a translator. She married Charles Carreras,...


