Obituaries

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

Gail Ann Burns

Gail Ann Burns

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...

Joseph Emile Dallessandro

Joseph Emile Dallessandro

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...

John Mark Choberka

John Mark Choberka

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...

Josephine Fratianni Greco

Josephine Fratianni Greco

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,...

Catherine Tinker Hurley

Catherine Tinker Hurley

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...

James Patrick Flynn

James Patrick Flynn

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,...

Franne Lee

Franne Lee

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...

Jo Ann Ruth Alsgaard

Jo Ann Ruth Alsgaard

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...

Michael E. Earick. Md

Michael E. Earick. Md

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,...

Florence Nelson Nowlin

Florence Nelson Nowlin

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...

Joan Battin Weir

Joan Battin Weir

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...

Tom Honker

Tom Honker

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...

Carl A. Desantis

Carl A. Desantis

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,...

Robert William Griek

Robert William Griek

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...

Shirley Jean Talcott Jefferson

Shirley Jean Talcott Jefferson

August 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.  ...

Mary F. Crocker

Mary F. Crocker

August 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...

Marie D. Todino

Marie D. Todino

July 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...

Nelson J. Hemsley

Nelson J. Hemsley

July 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...

William "Santa" Rego

William "Santa" Rego

July 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...

Stella Rossi

Stella Rossi

July 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,...