Obituaries

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

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...

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...