Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...