Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Marian Rodgers Frick

Marian Rodgers Frick

May 9, 2026

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Marian Rodgers Frick, age 96, of Delray Beach, FL and Chestnut Hill, MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

Marian grew up in Pittsburgh, PA graduating from Miss Porter's School in Farmington, CT and Barnard College in NY, NY. Marian married George Frick in 1952. Together they raised their...

Peter Karas

Peter Karas

May 3, 2026

Peter Karas, 93, of Boca Raton, FL and formerly of Totowa, NJ went to his Eternal Home in Heaven on May 3, 2026. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Martha Karas in 2017, his dear Mother Josephine Karas and brother Edward Karas. He is survived by his son Peter R. Karas of Boynton Beach, daughter and son-in-law, Debra...

Willard George Kramer, Jr.

Willard George Kramer, Jr.

April 30, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Willard George Kramer Jr., who departed this life on April 30, 2026, in Delray Beach, Florida. George was a former member of Delray Dunes, and was also a member of the Delray Beach Club, and the Little Club. Cherished by family and friends for a lifetime of kindness,...

Judith Cunningham Wood

Judith Cunningham Wood

April 29, 2026

Judith Cunningham Wood, 81, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away April 29, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was a devoted nurse, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and kind soul who loved people, birds, hiking, flowers, the Key deer, music, and boating. Judi has been reunited with her late husband, Howard Wood, under their favorite tree to continue their great...

Arlene Taylor Nickens

Arlene Taylor Nickens

April 23, 2026

Arlene Nickens was born April 20, 1929 and got her wings on April 23, 2026 at 97 years young.

She was born in Syracuse, New York and later moved to Florida because she hated the cold weather. With only a high school diploma, she secured a great accounting career with the State of Florida.

Meanwhile,...

James Francis Macneil

James Francis Macneil

April 14, 2026

James F. MacNeil of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Oakdale, New York passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.  He served the New York Police Department for 20 years.

James is survived by his wife Ethel MacNeil, his daughters Emily MacNeil and Karissa Lopez, two granddaughters Claudia Lopez and Eva Lopez, and son in law Christopher...

Rose Josephine Papamarcos

Rose Josephine Papamarcos

April 9, 2026

Rose Josephine Papamarcos, 94, of Boynton Beach, FL formerly of Astoria, NY passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.  Rose is predeceased by her husband George in 1990. A longtime resident of Boynton Beach, Rose enjoyed Tennis and her time working at Old School Square in Delray Beach.  She is survived by her devoted twin, Madeline Anzalone of Delray...

Jaclyn Nicole Hoglund

Jaclyn Nicole Hoglund

April 3, 2026

Jaclyn Nicole Hoglund, age 45, passed away on April 3, 2026, in Haverhill, FL. She was born March 2, 1981, to Michael and Bobbie Hoglund in Harrisburg, PA. Jackie, as she was affectionately known, resided in southern Maryland for many years before relocating to south Florida. She lived fiercely with Down syndrome and showed this world that it didn't...

Bob Z. Katz

Bob Z. Katz

April 1, 2026

Bob Z. Katz, age 78, passed away on April 1st, 2026, surrounded by his wife and daughter, whom he loved more than anything in the world. He was born on March 8th, 1948, in Coral Gables, FL.

Bob grew up in Southwest Miami with his mother Adell, his stepfather Abe, and his grandmother. He had a true...

Gerald George Gerhard

Gerald George Gerhard

March 29, 2026

Gerald G. Gerhard, 83 of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Flushing and New Rochelle, New York passed away on March 29, 2026.  Gerald was born in Flushing to George and Margaret (nee Bartlett) Gerhard.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a communicant of Emmanuel Catholic Church in Delray Beach.

He is survived...

Phyllis M. Greenberg

Phyllis M. Greenberg

March 28, 2026

Phyllis M. Greenberg, 84, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was the beloved widow of Allan S. Greenberg, who died in August 2023, and is survived by her daughter, Robin Taber of Boca Raton.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Irene Monreal, Phyllis—affectionately called "Penny" by her mother—lived a vibrant and...

Vincent Ladelfa

Vincent Ladelfa

March 26, 2026

— • — Vincent LaDelfa — beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend — passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was 91 years old. Born Vincenzo LaDelfa on December 7, 1934, in Valguarnera, Sicily, he was the son of Placido Salvatore LaDelfa and Guiseppa Oliveri. He...

Yolanta Zofia Zaba

Yolanta Zofia Zaba

March 25, 2026

Yolanta Zofia Zaba, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Boynton Beach, Florida on the morning of March 25, 2026. She was 78 years old.

Born on May 14, 1947 in Poland, Yolanta — known warmly to all as Yola — was the eldest of two daughters born to Kazimierz...

Rachel Marie Meyung

Rachel Marie Meyung

March 22, 2026

Rachel Meyung, 70, of Boynton Beach, formerly of the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, went into eternal life on March 22, 2026.

Rachel was a devoted woman of faith and a longtime usher at St. Vincent's Church. She was a dedicated employee of MV Science, where she worked for 25 years prior to her retirement. Known for her joy...

Amy Jean Zengage

Amy Jean Zengage

March 21, 2026

Amy Jean Zengage, 22, of Delray Beach, Florida lost her life in a motorcycle accident on March 21, 2026. Amy is survived by her mother Simone Mehlbaum of Delray Beach, Florida, her father Ken Zengage of Delray Beach, Florida and her brother Max Zengage of Delray Beach, Florida.

On Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026, the Family is...

James R. Wells

James R. Wells

March 14, 2026

WELLS, James R., Colonel, USMCR(Ret), a forever member of "the few, the proud, the Marines", passed away on March 14, 2026, aged 101 years, at Boynton Beach, FL, thus joining his beloved wife Dottie who predeceased him in 2010. He is survived by his children James R. Wells, Jr. of Deerfield Beach, FL, Nicholas M. (Renee) Wells of Boynton...

Robert Anthony Biello

Robert Anthony Biello

March 14, 2026

Robert Anthony "Bob" Biello of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on March 14, 2026 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He'll be remembered as a kind, patient man who quietly took care of everyone around him.

Bob was born on July 18, 1948 to Marcella (Coleman) and John, who raised their family in Huntington, NY. A...

Walter C. Sykes, Jr.

Walter C. Sykes, Jr.

March 11, 2026

Walter C. Sykes Jr. of Delray Beach passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Mr. Sykes is survived by his son Kyle Sykes as well as grandchildren Rin Bennett and Leona Sykes.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Lorne and Sons Funeral Home, 745...

Spencer Haskin

Spencer Haskin

March 11, 2026

Spencer Haskin, 84, passed away peacefully in his home in Delray Beach, FL with his beloved wife Ana and his faithful dog Birdie by his side on March 11, 2026.

Spencer and Ana celebrated their 60th Anniversary on September 20, 2025.  He was born to Sidney R. Haskin and Marjorie A. Spencer on January 23, 1942 and...

Owen S. Smith

Owen S. Smith

March 6, 2026

Owen Seymour Smith was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He was the fourth of five children born to the late Cleveland and Ivylyn Miranda Smith. He attended Calabar Elementary School, where he met Sybil Richardson. He attended Kingston Technical High School. He was affectionately known as Seymour. He came to know the Lord at an early age and attended East...