Obituaries

Apr 29, 2024

Bright as a new penny and twice as lucky, Loretta "Nana" Preston (née Dietrich) dealt her last hand on April 29, 2024, at the spry age of 79, in sunny Delray Beach, Florida. Born to the world stage on December 18, 1944, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Nana played her roles - from doting mother to shrewd accountant - with both...

Apr 29, 2024

Harry Joseph Stengel, 67 of Saddle Brook, New Jersey and formerly of Mahwah, New Jersey passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Harry worked at Merrill Lynch as Registered Client Associate with The Covitz Hillman McCauley Group since 2009, Assistant Vice President - Client Relationship Manager 2007 - 2009; before then he held numerous Vice President positions...

Apr 26, 2024

James Paxton Smith passed away peacefully on the evening of April 26th with the love of his life Sherry and his family by his side. He was born in Memphis Tennessee to Barbaranelle Paxton and James Rose Smith of Paducah, KY on December 3rd, 1931. Pete, as his friends knew him, is survived by his wife of 30 years...

Apr 25, 2024

Ericka Dawn Bellet, born on December 10, 1975, in Weslaco, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She had made Okeechobee, Florida, her home for the last five years, sharing her life with her beloved husband of seven years, Pete Kendall.

After graduating from Blue Valley High School in 1993,...

Apr 23, 2024

Lillian C. Wanio, 96, of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on April 23, 2024.  She is survived by her son, Charles Paul Wanio and her daughter, Deborah Lynn Chamberlin, and grandson, Joseph and great-grandson, Jacob.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd, Delray Beach, Florida,...

Apr 21, 2024

Robert "Bob" Loreck, 83, of Delray Beach passed away on April 21, 2024.  Bob was a United States Air Force veteran and former pilot with Pan Am.  He is survived by his wife Karin and a daughter Robbilyn Loreck.

A funeral service with military honors will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, 2:00PM at the Lorne...

Apr 20, 2024

Anthony (Tony) Albert Ardolino, 78 years of age, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at TrustBridge Hospice, Delray Beach, Florida.  Tony resided at Quail Ridge in Boynton Beach, but was extremely proud to be from the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, New York and a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School.

Tony was pre-deceased by his...

Apr 17, 2024

Margaret Teresa Finucane Dockerty, (Marge) 92, of Boynton Beach, and formerly Houston, Texas passed away at her home with her family by her side on April 17, 2024.  Born March 16, 1932 in Queens, New York to Walter and Marie Finucane.  She was raised in Richmond Hill.  After high school Marge met her future husband Jim while they were...

Apr 16, 2024

Kris Young Humphrey, 59, of Thomasville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024.  Kris was born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida.  She was baptized and attended Hope Lutheran Church, in Pompano and graduated from Deerfield Beach High School.  She moved to Ocala, Florida, then moved to Cynthiana, Kentucky before moving to Thomasville, North Carolina.

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Apr 13, 2024

Francis "Leigh" Farrell of Delray Beach, FL left this world to be with our Lord, on April 13, 2024.  Cherished by his partner in life and love, Jennifer A. Grasso, his brother and sister-in law, Sean and Renee Farrell, and niece, Ashley Farrell and her husband, Brian Coughlin.  Beloved by his extended family, treasured by his friends and adored...

Apr 10, 2024

James W. Owens, 86, of Delray Beach, Florida passed from this life on the morning of April 10, 2024, after a long and brave battle with several health issues.  Jim died at home with his devoted and loving wife Barbara by his side.  He was predeceased by his Mother Mary Owens Cook, 2010; his Father James T. Owens, 2008...

Apr 6, 2024

Paul Truono, 78, of Boynton Beach passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 6th.   Paul was born and raised in Wilmington, DE.  He was the oldest of eight children by his parents Hugo and Theresa.

Paul graduated from the University of Delaware.  He then took an assistantship at Florida State, where he received his MBA and...

Apr 5, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Gatto, 80 of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024.  Betty was an accomplished CPA, Enrolled Agent and Master Tax Advisor for H & R Block.  She was sharp of mind and even sharper of tongue.  Betty had a great passion for sunshine and the beach and an extraordinary love for rescue dogs.

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Mar 31, 2024

Joanne R. Day, 93, of Delray Beach, FL passed away on March 31, 2024.  Mrs. Day was predeceased by her husband Maj. Alanson R. Day, US Army (Ret.) and son, Craig Michael Day.  She is survived by her daughter Margaret Day of Hobe Sound, FL; son A. Ritner Day of Atlanta, GA; son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Marilyn Day...

Mar 28, 2024

Steve Alexander was born and raised in the Philadelphia area, where he grew up with his parents, Virginia and Louis, and his older brother Warner.

Steve's career started in the insurance and banking industries and, finding a niche, he launched Pension Management Company (PMC) in 1975. Steve and his first wife raised Joyce, Jill and Karen, his...

Mar 25, 2024

Gwendolyn (Lyn) Lucille (Lucy) Drake, 95, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away at home on March 25, 2024.  She was born in Vero Beach, Florida to George M and Lola B Martin.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Delray and the Delray Beach Club.  She led a very active life traveling, playing bridge, exercising with her...

Mar 17, 2024

Frank E Reheis Jr., 77, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024 after his battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Frank was born in Newark, New Jersey to his late parents Frank Reheis and Muriel (Monaghan) Reheis on December 28, 1946.  He was a Seton Hall University Graduate with a passion for history and...

Mar 11, 2024

Irene L. Cohan passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the age of 97.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan where she married Sgt. Duncan Daugherty who was awarded a bronze star and Purple Heart.  Irene raised her family in Clinton Twp. before moving to Palm Beach County in 1975.  She worked there in the mortgage industry...

Mar 9, 2024

Dr. Joseph (Joe) Franklin Phillips of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home on March 9, 2024. Joe is predeceased by his parents Joseph F. Phillips, Sr. and Mary Leona Young. He is survived by his wife Karen Phillips, son Brent Phillips (Amy Phillips), daughter Melissa Phillips Sathe (Rahul Sathe), grandsons Dilan and Kiran Sathe, granddaughter Ella...

Mar 2, 2024

Janice A. Renna, 84, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Houston, TX, Princeton, NJ, and Bayside, NY passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Janice is survived by her niece and nephew.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, 11AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 643 NE Fourth Avenue, Boynton...