Obituaries

Aug 27, 2023

Franne Lee, artist, designer, teacher, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and all-around life of the party, died peacefully after a short illness on August 27, 2023. Born in the Bronx on December 30, 1941 to Martin and Anne Newman, Franne always had a creative side. She had decided to pursue painting when she discovered a love for theater...

Aug 18, 2023

Jo Ann Ruth Alsgaard, 76, of Delray Beach passed away peacefully at her home after a brief illness on August 18, 2023.  She is survived by her husband Dennis, her daughter Kristin Jarvis, her son-in-law Jeffrey Jarvis and grandson Nicholas Jarvis of Perkinsville, VT.  She had a deep faith and was very close to Emmanuel Catholic Church in Delray...

Aug 13, 2023

Michael E. Earick, MD of Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach, FL passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2023. Born in Erie, PA on January 28, 1935 to Michael and Angeline Lizzi Earick. Michael attended Erie Cathedral Prep Highschool where he was an all-city wrestler. From 1952 to 1956, he was a pre-med student at Georgetown University in Washington,...

Aug 12, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Florence Nelson Nowlin (Flo), of Delray Beach, Florida, on August 12, 2023. Ever the poet, she actually died on her 89th birthday!

Flo was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Lake Worth, Florida, as a young girl. She graduated from Lake Worth High School in...

Aug 11, 2023

Joan Battin Weir, "Grandma Joanie", passed peacefully into God's hands surrounded by loved ones at home in Delray Beach on August 11th, 2023.  Joan was the eldest daughter of Harry E. Battin, Jr. and Vernice Wilson and was born on October 23, 1933 in Albany, New York.  Phyllis Bovingdon Battin became her loving mother when she was 5 after...

Aug 10, 2023

Tom Honker passed peacefully on August 10, 2023 in Delray Beach, FL. Tom was born on June 13, 1942 in Myerstown, PA to John Honker Sr. and Jean Honker. He married the love of his life, Paula Reber in 1965 and who passed on December 14, 2021. Tom is survived by his son, John P. & Tracey Miller, his...

Aug 10, 2023

Carl A. DeSantis, 84, of Delray Beach passed away on August 10, 2023.  He is survived by his children, Deborah (Mark) Colbert, Dean (Laura), and Damon (Cynthia), the mother of his children, Sylvia DeSantis, his six grandchildren, Kyle (Adaliz), Cameron (Kelli), Katelyn Rowan-Miller (Campbell), Katie, Conor (Karissa), and Carson (Matt) Glasheen, his seven great-grandchildren, his sister, Dorothy (Joseph) Greene,...

Aug 6, 2023

Robert (Bob) passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 86 years old. He was born in Long Island, NY on September 24, 1936. His Parents were Nicholas and Nellie Van Essendelft Griek. He had two sisters Betty Atherton, his twin and Marilyn Carraretto. He joined the navy in 1953. After 4 years in the service, he was...

Aug 6, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Shirley Jean Talcott Jefferson of Wellington, Florida who died peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the age of 91.  Shirley grew up in Salinas, CA and spent the majority of her life in Tucson, AZ before moving to Florida to be closer to family.  ...

Aug 1, 2023

Mary F. Crocker, 91, passed away on August 1, 2023.  Mary was a longtime resident of Delray Beach, FL and member of the First Baptist Church of Delray Beach and Benton, TN.  She was predeceased by her husband, Jack David Crocker in 2017.

Mary had many different careers, but teaching piano was her favorite.

She...

Jul 28, 2023

Marie D. Todino, 92, of Delray Beach and formerly of Brooklyn, New York passed away on July 28, 2023.  She is survived by her brother Joseph Todino of Delray Beach, FL and 3 nephews Joseph (Lisa) Todino, Eddie (Noreen) Plantz, Thomas (Dawn) Plantz, 3 nieces Rose Plantz, Frances (Tony) Delissio and Susan (Paul) Carpenter, 7 great nieces and nephews...

Jul 28, 2023

Nelson J. Hemsley, 93, of Delray Beach and formerly of Long Beach, New York passed away on July 28, 2023. Born in Montreal, Canada, he became an American citizen in 1955.  Nelson served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Union, Local 28. Nelson owned his own roofing...

Jul 27, 2023

William "Santa" Rego of Lantana passed away on July 27, 2023, at the age of 75.

Bill was born in Reedsburg, WI.  He moved to Florida in 1972 and began his proud career as a driver-engineer for Delray Beach Fire Rescue, serving his community for 30 years before retiring.

After retirement, Bill enjoyed spending time...

Jul 18, 2023

Stella Rossi, 96 of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away on July 18th, 2023.  Stella was predeceased by her husband Enrico Rossi in 2007.  She is survived by her daughters Maria S Ellingsworth of Delray Beach, FL and Elisa C Turner of Vancouver, WA; sisters, Florence "Kathy" Stambaugh of Boynton Beach, FL and Francis Ewing of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren,...

Jul 13, 2023

Kenneth William Brotz, of North Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home in Lauderhill, Florida.

Kenneth was born on August 11, 1968, in Livingston, New Jersey to Nativia and John (Jack) Brotz.  He graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1986 and Montclair State University in 1990. Kenneth was a bright,...

Jul 12, 2023

Lillian Theresa Fenton, a cherished member of the Delray Beach community and formerly of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away on July 12, 2023, at the age of 88. Lillian was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who brightened the lives of those around her with her unwavering love, humor, and selflessness.

Lillian is predeceased by...

Jul 10, 2023

Robert Anthony Casciola-Tessaro, 37, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Robert-Anthony is survived by his husband, Anthony Casciola-Tessaro, his parents Maria and Marco Casciola, his brothers Christian-Lee and Julian-Domenic Casciola and his sisters-in-law Megan and Christina Casciola, and nieces Oliva and Gianna, and nephew Talon Casciola.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated...

Jun 29, 2023

Patricia M. Morrissey, 85, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Hicksville, New York passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023.

She was a proud 1955 graduate of The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica, New York. Patricia and Bill moved to Delray Beach in August 2023 and she was a member since 2016 of the St. Vincent...

Jun 29, 2023

Daniel (Dan) E. Parkinson, 59, of Delray Beach, and formerly of Coral Gables, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Renee (Westbrook) Parkinson, and daughters Lily (Kellen) Denny and Molly Parkinson, and his new grandson, Reece Daniel Denny.  His is also survived by his older sister, Ann (Robert) Stuart and many nieces and...

Jun 23, 2023

William Vits Ott (Billy) peacefully and gently slipped away the morning of June 23, 2023 at his home in the Village of Golf.  He gracefully and valiantly endured a 17year struggle with Parkinson Disease.

Billy was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 22, 1940 to Norman Harlow Ott and Kathryn Vits Ott.  He was the third of...