Obituaries

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

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...

Ellen Patricia Koop

Ellen Patricia Koop

October 4, 2023

Ellen Patricia Koop (Dunn), 73, of Delray Beach passed away on October 4, 2023.  Ellen grew up in The Bronx, NY and spent most of her life in White Plains, NY working in Information Technology for the City of New York.

She is survived by her brother Thomas Dunn, nieces Christie Dunn and Brianna Dunn, and nephews...

Elinor M. Treder

Elinor M. Treder

October 3, 2023

Elinor M. Treder, 92, from Delray, Beach, Florida and formally of Nissequogue, New York went home to be with Jesus on October 3 2023.  Elinor was pre-deceased by her husband DeWitt C. Treder in 2017.  She is the loving mother of Kenneth Treder (Eileen) and daughters, Karen Treder and Patricia Iovelli (Anthony).  She was sister of Patricia O'Connell, sister-in-law...

Walter Mckinley Kuhn

Walter Mckinley Kuhn

September 28, 2023

Walter McKinley Kuhn, 69, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on September 28, 2023 after a brief battle with an aggressive form of lung cancer.  Walter, fondly known as Wally, was born to John and Joanne Kuhn on January 19, 1954 in Olympia, Washington.  He was a dedicated service man through his careers, servicing both the US Coast Guard...

Edward Ferris Pugh

Edward Ferris Pugh

September 25, 2023

Edward "Ned" Ferris Pugh, 81, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Monday, September, 25, 2023 at Bethesda Hospital East in the Intensive Care Unit.

Ned was born on July 20th, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to Edward and Nell Ferris Pugh. Ned grew up in Hagerstown, MD where he learned to play golf at a very early...

Lorna W. Rogers

Lorna W. Rogers

September 25, 2023

Lorna W. Rogers, 95, of Delray Beach and formerly of Carlisle, PA passed away on September 25, 2023.  Lorna was predeceased by her husband David E. Rogers, daughter Kimberly Rogers, and brother Ray A. Wilson.  She is survived by her daughters Kathleen R. Sellers and partner Steve Conroy of Delray and Susan R. Yeager and husband David M. Yeager...

Frances Louise Wickert

Frances Louise Wickert

September 17, 2023

Frances Louise Wickert, 92, of Vicksburg, MS formerly of Delray Beach, FL went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2023.  Frances was predeceased by her husband, Paul P. Wickert, Sr. and son, Paul P. Wickert, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Gravens of Vicksburg, MS; grandchildren, Katie Wickert, Paul Wickert, Matthew Gravens, Andrew...