Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Fr. John A. Skehan

Fr. John A. Skehan

February 11, 2024

Fr. John Skehan, Delray Beach, Florida, formerly Rathlogan, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully on Sunday, February 11th, 2024, in his 97th year. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary-Anne, brothers Harry, Martin and Paul, sister Mary and nephew Donal. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews Rita, Mary, Chris, Eileen, Sèan, Kathleen, Maureen, Noeleen and Seán, grandnieces,...

Thomas W. Stuff

Thomas W. Stuff

February 3, 2024

Thomas W. Stuff, 76, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Buffalo, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Thomas, lovingly known as "Tom" to his family, friends and coworkers, earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology and Master's degree in Business Management from Nova University.  ...

Kenneth Durante

Kenneth Durante

February 1, 2024

Kenneth Durante was born into this world on February 8, 1935.  He was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina as the 5th child of eight children of Clifford "Nick" Durant and his wife Annie Hunter Smith Durant.

Kenneth Durante attended State Street Elementary School and then Dillard High School in Goldsboro and graduated from high school in 1954....

John Kevin Alexander

John Kevin Alexander

January 30, 2024

John "Kevin" Alexander, 58, of Boynton Beach, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 30, 2024, after fighting cancer.  Kevin was born on June 11, 1965, and graduated from Winter Park High School in 1983.  He went on to study business at the University of Central Florida.  After graduating, he started his work life in sales and continued...

Veronica Elizabeth Migatz

Veronica Elizabeth Migatz

January 28, 2024

Veronica Elizabeth Migatz, a devoted mother, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born on November 19, 1927, in Lovilia, Iowa, to the late Andrew Peter Gasper and Elizabeth Yarkosky, forming the foundation of a life that would be filled with love, family, and enduring memories.

Veronica was one of...

Gloria De Valladares

Gloria De Valladares

January 27, 2024

Gloria De Valladares, of Boynton Beach, passed away at home on January 27, 2024, at the age of 91.  She was a beautiful woman with a luminous spirit, and a smile and laughter that always filled people's hearts.

She leaves behind a loving family: daughter, Gloria Valladares of Boynton Beach; daughter, Manola Kozar of Delray Beach; son,...

Dana T. Bannan

Dana T. Bannan

January 27, 2024

Dana T. Bannan, of Lantana, FL, formerly of Irvington, NJ, passed away on January 27, 2024. She was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Boynton Beach and Quail Ridge County Club.

Dana is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Lynn C. & Michael Pilato of Boynton Beach, a son Chad Bannan of Ocean, New Jersey....

Louis Samuel Askew

Louis Samuel Askew

January 26, 2024

Louis Samuel Askew, 94, passed away peacefully in Delray Beach on January 26, 2024.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Bess) Askew. Following graduation from Michigan State University, he served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the post-Korean War era.

On December 1,...

Jermaine Aquino

Jermaine Aquino

January 14, 2024

Jermaine Aquino, a remarkable woman whose life was a tapestry of boldness, love, and resilience, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2024, at the age of 76. Her vibrant spirit, gregarious personality, and deep wellspring of compassion touched the lives of all who knew her.

She leaves behind a loving family: her daughter, Tanya, who was the...

Charles Radford Parker

Charles Radford Parker

January 13, 2024

Charles Radford Parker, 65, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2024 in Delray Beach. He was born September 23rd, 1958, in West Palm Beach, to Alice Mengel Parker. He was raised by his incredible mother and attended Plumosa Elementary and Saint Joseph's Episcopal School before graduating from South Technical School in 1978 with a...

Joan Kelly Doyle

Joan Kelly Doyle

January 12, 2024

Joan Kelly Doyle, age 98, died peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Joan was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut where she lived until her marriage to Thomas B Doyle.  Together they lived in New York City, Plainfield, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Ohio, and most recently in Juno Beach, Florida.  Joan was pre-deceased by her husband, Thomas B. Doyle, and...

Carol Ann Amato

Carol Ann Amato

January 12, 2024

Carol Ann Amato, 67, of Delray Beach died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 12, 2024 after a lifelong struggle with several  illnesses, a recent broken hip and deterioration of her health. As a mother and grandmother to two daughters and 4 grandchildren she was proud of her children and her grandchildren.

Carol was...

Alice May Falcone

Alice May Falcone

January 11, 2024

Alice May Falcone, 89, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Eddystone, PA passed away on January 11, 2024.

She was a member of the Barwick Road Baptist Church in Delray Beach. Alice loved the Lord and was a friend and contributor to all animals and their foundations.

Survived by her children: Linda (John) Kaelblein,...

Joan Mitrani

Joan Mitrani

January 6, 2024

Joan Mitrani died at her home in Delray Beach on January 6, 2024 after a brief illness.

Born in Paterson, NJ on December 5, 1932, Joan lived a full and adventurous life.  She loved her family, daughter Lee (Richard) Alcott, sons Michael (Jackie) Doyle, Kevin (Malin) Doyle, grandchildren Lindsay, Maxwell, and Cooper, and great grandson Desmond.

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Chrsitopher Vincent Brotz

Chrsitopher Vincent Brotz

January 5, 2024

Christopher Vincent Brotz of North Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, in Delray Beach, Florida.

Christopher was born on February 15, 1964, in Newark, New Jersey, to Nativia and John (Jack) Brotz. He resided in North Plainfield for most of his life, where he had his own business in lawn sprinklers, and later...

John Desmond Davies

John Desmond Davies

January 3, 2024

J. Desmond Davies, 83, of Ocean Ridge and formerly of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, on January 3rd, 2024.  Desmond is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Susan, four daughters, Pamela, Kathryn, Jennifer and Joanne, six granddaughters, five grandsons and one great granddaughter.

A funeral mass will be...

Linda Faye Thacker

Linda Faye Thacker

January 1, 2024

Linda Faye Thacker, 66, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Martinsville, VA went to be with the Lord, and her heavenly family on Monday, January 1st, 2024.  She was born in Martinsville, VA on May 25th, 1957 to the late Lloyd Carroll Lynch and Ruby Gilley Lynch.

In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in...

William Salvatore Hunter

William Salvatore Hunter

December 28, 2023

The former "Duke of Delray," William S. Hunter, 59, passed away on December 28, 2023.

Mr. Hunter is survived by his son William O. Hunter of Miami, daughter Rachelle I. Hunter of Royal Palm Beach, sister Irene Dunn of Boynton Beach, brother Edward Hunter of Loxahatchee, and grandson Bradley.

A funeral will be held at...

Thomas Darrell Hathhorn, Jr.

Thomas Darrell Hathhorn, Jr.

December 25, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas D. Hathhorn Jr. of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Washington, Indiana and Lansing, Illinois on December 25, 2023. Tom will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit and patience. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was born in Litchfield, Minnesota to...

Thomas L. Fluharty

Thomas L. Fluharty

December 21, 2023

Thomas L. Fluharty, 78, of North Fort Myers, FL & Wildwood Crest, NJ passed away on December 21, 2023 with his family and beloved wife by his side.

Tom was born on December 16, 1945 to William and Mae Fluharty in Media, PA.  He graduated from Media High School and went on to serve in the United...