Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Norman Scott Greenwald

Norman Scott Greenwald

December 16, 2023

Norman Scott Greenwald, 66, of Eufaula, Oklahoma passed away on December 16, 2023.

He is survived by his sister Kathleen Marie Alderman of Delray Beach, FL.

Funeral services are private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 500 Village Blvd., Suite C, McAlester, OK 74501

Warren James Hanna

Warren James Hanna

December 7, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Warren J. Hanna of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 7, 2023.

Warren will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit.  He was a loving son and a cherished brother and uncle.  He was born in Philadelphia on October 25, 1932 to...

Michael B. Wigderson

Michael B. Wigderson

December 6, 2023

Michael B. "Chief" Wigderson passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on March 16th, 1948.

He served in the Delray Beach Fire Department, joining in 1972 and rose through the ranks, retiring as Assistant Chief in 2002.

Michael was a dedicated volunteer and was...

William E. Trauth, Jr.

William E. Trauth, Jr.

November 17, 2023

William "Bill" Trauth, Jr., of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away in his sleep on November 17, 2023 at the age of 79.  He was born in Manhattan, New York on March 29, 1944 to the late Lorna (Urquhart) Trauth and William E, Trauth, Sr.  He is survived by his sister Wendy Trauth of Los Angeles, California.

Bill...

Jack William Shelton

Jack William Shelton

November 11, 2023

Jack William Shelton, 83, of Lake Worth, FL passed away on November 11, 2023.

He was born February 6, 1940 to J.W. Shelton and Vivian Jones in Augusta, Georgia. After an honorable discharge from the United States Navy, he graduated from Georgia Tech and relocated to Florida to begin his career with Florida Power & Light. While...

Marie Rose Marconi

Marie Rose Marconi

November 10, 2023

Marie Rose Marconi, 94, longtime resident of Delray Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023. Marie was born in Harlem, New York on September 17, 1929. She was a dedicated parishioner at Emmanuel Catholic Church, an active member of the Italian-American club and devoted volunteer with The Deborah Club for many years in her local community. Getting...

Sylvia Prince Duggan

Sylvia Prince Duggan

November 4, 2023

Sylvia Prince Duggan, 83 of Boynton Beach, FL passed away peacefully at home on November 4th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Sylvia was born in McRae, Georgia on August 27th, 1940. Sylvia moved to Delray Beach with her family as a young girl where she attended Delray Beach Elementary and Seacrest High School. Sylvia earned her nursing degree from...

Evelyn Folgers Bilthuis

Evelyn Folgers Bilthuis

November 3, 2023

Evelyn Folgers Bilthuis, 103, of Delray Beach went home to our Lord on Friday, November 3, 2023 after a life well lived.

She was the beloved wife of John Bilthuis of 62 years. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Evelyn came to Florida in 1970. John and Evelyn enjoyed traveling and visited almost all the United States...

Lana Smoot Edwards

Lana Smoot Edwards

November 2, 2023

Lana Smoot Edwards, 82, of Boynton Beach died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 2, 2023, a year and a half after being diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer.

Lana was born to Claude and Eula Powell Smoot on June 13, 1941 in Elkin, North Carolina. When Lana was 16, her family moved to Boynton Beach....

Mary Elizabeth "Beth " Wilder Simon

Mary Elizabeth "Beth " Wilder Simon

October 31, 2023

Beth passed away peacefully on the evening of October 31st surrounded by her loving family. Beth's strength and courage gave her so many sunrises and sunsets during her 93 years of life. As a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she lived in Delray Beach Lake Ida neighborhood for 65 years. Married to Roy M. Simon in 1961, whom...

Joseph W. Perry

Joseph W. Perry

October 31, 2023

Joseph W. Perry, aka "Smiley", of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the age of 67.

Joe was a baker at Publix in Manalapan, a member of Central House, and an awesome brother and uncle.  Joe was happy and kind to everyone, and he always had a pleasant word to share.  Joe...

Lloyd Irving Snyder

Lloyd Irving Snyder

October 30, 2023

Lloyd Irving Snyder, 95, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born on March 30, 1928, in Newark, New Jersey. Lloyd was a hardworking man who started his career as a spotter at a dry cleaners. After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corp. he purchased his first gas station on George and Day...

Timothy L. Basom, Jr.

Timothy L. Basom, Jr.

October 29, 2023

Timothy L. Basom Jr. of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 43.

Timothy is survived by his mom Mary C. Basom, his dad Timothy L. Basom Sr., and his sister Ashley Basom.

Brian Colt Jerome

Brian Colt Jerome

October 27, 2023

Brian Colt Jerome, age 80, passed away peacefully at sunrise on October 27th, 2023.  He was the son of Chauncey S. & Martha S. Jerome.

Brian was born on June 18th, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio which started his lifelong fandom for the Cleveland Browns and Indians.

He attended the Hill School, Pottstown, PA followed by...

Charles Alexander Nelmark

Charles Alexander Nelmark

October 25, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Alex Nelmark of Boynton Beach, Florida.  Alex was a medical miracle, he was strong willed, a fighter, and survived several debilitating aneurysms/strokes but always found a way to carry on.  Sadly, he was unable to survive the latest set back and passed away on October 25, 2023 at age 73.  Alex...

Patricia B. Henderson

Patricia B. Henderson

October 24, 2023

Patricia B. (Graf) Henderson passed away peacefully on October 24,2023.  She was 101 years old.

Patricia was born in Creston, Iowa on August 29, 1922 to parents Frank and Irene Ball.  She lived in Creston during her youth and teen years, eventually graduating from Drake University.  Patricia settled in the Chicago area, and married her first husband,...

Annette Marie Booher

Annette Marie Booher

October 19, 2023

Annette Marie Booher went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

She is survived by her husband Geoffrey, her twin sister Nanette, her daughters Kim, Barbara and Jennifer along with 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and her beloved Cockatiel, Archie.

Those wishing to honor her life can make a donation in...

Alfredo M. Farach

Alfredo M. Farach

October 12, 2023

Alfredo M. Farach of Boca Raton, FL passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023 at the age of 89. Alfredo was born in Bahia Honda, Cuba on October 25, 1933 to Maria E. Perez and Nazario Farach. He immigrated to the United States in 1965 where he successfully owned and operated several businesses until his retirement.

Alfredo...

Harry P. Cain, Ii

Harry P. Cain, Ii

October 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing on October 9, 2023 of Harry P. Cain II, 86, of Quail Ridge in Boynton Beach, Florida. Harry and his wife, Maury, joined Quail Ridge in 2001, and those who knew him well will appreciate that he shot 74 on the golf course just two days before he...

Rodger Richard Lee Mayrand

Rodger Richard Lee Mayrand

October 5, 2023

Rodger Richard Lee Mayrand, 92, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Bark River, MI passed away on October 5, 2023.  He is survived by his brothers Clem, Jerry and Roger "Buzzy" and his children Michelle Carroll, Geoffrey Mayrand, Andrea Mayrand-Fulcher and Monique Blum.  Rodger is the beloved grandfather to 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  He was a...