Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach & Boynton Beach, Florida

Anthony C. Murphy

Anthony C. Murphy

October 22, 2024

Anthony C. Murphy, 93, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of New York, New York passed away on October 22, 2024.

Anthony served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He retired as a Senior Inspector for U.S. Customs.

Anthony is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Murphy of South Carolina; son, Anthony of...

Edward C. Shinn

Edward C. Shinn

October 21, 2024

Edward Shinn of Delray Beach, formerly Ringwood NJ passed away on October 21, 2024.

He is survived by his wife Kathryn of 38 years, his stepchildren Stacey Geelan and John Kelly, his sister-in-law Denise Palino, his sisters Jaye, Susan, Nancy, brothers Jack and Kevin, 4 grandchildren, Stephani Pace, John and Steven Kelly and Taylor, and great grandson...

Dennis Oliver Ogden

Dennis Oliver Ogden

October 20, 2024

Dennis Oliver Ogden, age 80 of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, surrounded by family.

He was born on January 29, 1944 to James Ogden and Naydien Rainey in Covington, Kentucky. He graduated from Dixie Hollins High School in St. Petersburg, Florida where he played running back in football. He then attended the...

José Manuel Betancourt

José Manuel Betancourt

October 20, 2024

José Manuel Betancourt, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. Born on January 6, 1952, in Cárdenas, Cuba. José's life was marked by resilience, passion, and love for his family and the sea.

José came to the United States in 1962, settling in Miami and later in Key Largo, Florida. It...

Arnold G Miller

Arnold G Miller

October 18, 2024

Arnold G. Miller, 95, of Delray Beach and formerly of Boca Raton passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024.  He was a Korean War veteran, United States Army.  Arnold was a graduate of the University of Michigan and Bridgeport University where he received his Masters degree. He was a moderator of the UCC Florida Conference and he served the...

Barbara Ann Hathhorn

Barbara Ann Hathhorn

October 10, 2024

Barbara Ann (Sloan) Hathhorn passed away in her home in South Florida peacefully on October 10, 2024. Barb was born in Colver, PA on March 2, 1953, to Samuel J. Sloan and Dorothy "Dot" (Harvey) Sloan. She graduated from Bishop Carroll in Ebensburg, PA. She moved to Delray Beach, FL where she met her late husband Thomas D. Hathhorn...

Deborah Ann Grove

Deborah Ann Grove

October 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

Nancy Norman

October 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

Ronald Coleman Smith

October 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

Wilson Whitney Locke

September 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

Alice June Phillips

September 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

Dwane L. Folsom

September 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

Bonnie Lynn Dell-Cozzolino

September 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

Joyce V. Young-Sang Crawford

September 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.

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Moreva Chalaire Griek

Moreva Chalaire Griek

August 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

James Elbert Allen

August 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

Roy Michael Simon

August 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

Rose A. Auvil

August 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

Catherine Anna Bonacci

August 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

James F. Volpe

August 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...