Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

September 16, 2023

Gail Ann Burns passed away peacefully at Abbey Delray South Health Center in Delray Beach, Florida on September 16, 2023.  She was predeceased by her mother Margaret and father John Gallagher.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years James J. Burns, her children Michele A. Blejwas and her husband Brian of Delray Beach Florida, James R. Burns...

September 16, 2023

Joseph Emile Dallessandro of Delray Beach and formerly of Valley Cottage, New York passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023.  Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years Connie, his two sons Joseph and Anthony, his daughter Marianne, his four beautiful granddaughters Lisa, Juliana, Alexandra and Jenna, and his two grandsons Anthony and Michael.  A...

September 7, 2023

John Mark Choberka, 86, formerly of Ocean Ridge Florida passed away on September 7, 2023, with his family by his side. Mark was predeceased by his wife of 59 years Leila Juliann Choberka in 2018.   He was an engineer with IBM for thirty plus years.  Mark was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and tennis.  Mark and his...

September 5, 2023

Josephine Fratianni Greco, 96, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly a resident of Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on September 5, 2023.  She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years Carmel (B & G Plumbing) and her daughter Julie Ann Sgroi.  She is survived by her son Joseph of Delray Beach, FL, four granddaughters, Betsey Greco,...

September 2, 2023

Catherine Tinker Hurley, 88, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 after a short illness. She was a graduate of Hunter College, New York and president of Pathway Systems, a software consulting group she owned with her husband, the late Jack J. Hurley.

Catherine (Kit) was preceded in death by her parents and sister Dorothy E. Tinker, she...

September 1, 2023

James P. Flynn, 90, of Lake Worth, FL and formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away on September 1, 2023.

James is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hilda; daughters, Karen Flynn and Maureen (Mark) Kaszubski; grandchildren, Lauren & Felix Yacht, Brett & Miynk Westenberger, Jennifer and Samantha Kaszubski; great-grand children, Catherine, James,...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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,...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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,...

August 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...