Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Christine Barbour
Oct 11, 2021
Christine Barbour, 94, of Lantana and formerly of Delray Beach and Lake Worth, FL passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. Mrs. Barbour was predeceased by her husband, Edward R. Barbour in 2011. She is survived by four children, Ginger, Laura, Callie and Paul. Mrs. Barbour also is survived by twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call on...
Troy David Farmer
Oct 9, 2021
Dear Family and Friends, It's with monumental sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of our Beloved Son, Troy David Farmer, on Saturday evening October 9th, 2021, while at the Gym in Boca Raton, Fla. To all who knew and loved Troy, you know what a considerate and loving young man he was. His Persona was like no other...
Barbara L. Griffin
Oct 8, 2021
Barbara L. Griffin, 89, of Highland Beach, Florida and formerly of Manasquan, NJ passed away on October 8, 2021. Barbara was predeceased by her husband John C. Griffin in 2001. She is survived by her step daughters Susan McNeill of Wall, NJ and Lynn DeFreitas (Lee) of Freehold, NJ; three grandchildren, Ryan McNeill, PA; Scott McNeill, VA, (Adrienne); and...
Gene S. Cicero
Oct 3, 2021
Gene S. Cicero, 65, of Boynton Beach, Florida and Valley Stream, New York, passed away on October 3, 2021.
Gene's life was his deep faith, his family, gardening, and the joy of music. He was a jazz drummer, an iron-worker (NYC), a hair designer at Bumble & Bumble in Manhattan, a chef and owner of La Romanina...
Eugene Manuel Raneri
Oct 3, 2021
Eugene Manuel Raneri, 74, of Delray Beach FL., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Trustbridge Hospice in Delray Beach, Florida, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Eugene was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his husband of 40 years and love of his life, Jose Rivera-Raneri, his sister Diane...
William Huly
Sep 28, 2021
William Huly, 95, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Stratford, Connecticut passed away on September 28, 2021. William is survived by his wife Janet Bonitati, Huly of Delray Beach Florida; his daughter Ann Marie Huly of Bridgeport, Connecticut; his granddaughter Gemma White of Danbury, Connecticut and his grandson Armando White of Stratford, Connecticut. William graduated from the University...
Joseph W. Gatz
Sep 25, 2021
Joseph W. Gatz, 76, of Delray Beach passed away on September 25,2021. Joe was a loving father, who loved to spend time with his family. He retired from Ford Motor Company, Cleveland Casting Plant in 1996, after 34 years. Joe loved The Keys, Surfing, snorkeling and beach time with his Family, his entire life. He is survived by his beloved...
Delores Josephine Tucker
Sep 22, 2021
Delores Josephine (Witel) Tucker of Boca Raton, FL, (formerly of West Orange, NJ), passed away on September 22, 2021, at 87 years of age. Born to the late Emilio and Nettie (Oufiero) Witel, who immigrated to New Jersey from Italy, Delores was the youngest of six children (brothers Sonny and Robert and sisters Rae, Lucy, and Marion), all of...
Carol Lynn Nadeau
Sep 20, 2021
Carol Lynn (née Mountain) Nadeau, 65, of Delray Beach passed away suddenly at home on September 20, 2021.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Constance and Gerald Mountain, she attended St. Augustine Grammar School, St. Peter's Middle School and South Catholic High School in Hartford.
Carol married Norman Joseph Nadeau on August 6, 1976....
Kenneth W. Tavani
Sep 18, 2021
Kenneth (Ken) Tavani, 80, of Delray Beach, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. A native of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Tavani was a graduate of St. Michael's HS and Manhattan College. He enjoyed a long career as both a Phys Ed teacher at I.S. 49 and head Strength Coach and adjunct professor at Long Island University, both in...
Eugene Leo Hennessy
Sep 14, 2021
Eugene Leo Hennessy, 80, of Delray Beach and formerly of Ringtown, PA passed away on September 14, 2021. "Gene" was predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Helen (Machinski) Hennessy. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Trexler) Hennessy of 55 years. Daughters, Jill Clark (husband Donald) and Cheryl Hennessy. His beloved grandchildren Edward Sherwood, Brett Sherwood, Justin Sherwood and Brianna...
Wanda Ricker Lynch
Sep 13, 2021
Wanda Belle Pratt was born in Tonasket, Washington, a small town near the Canadian border in apple growing country. Her parents were Fred John Pratt and Lois Gavin Pratt, and she was the second of four children, with older sister Betty, younger brother Fred, and sister Darlene the youngest. She lived with her family for a few years in...
Doreen R. Knapp
Sep 12, 2021
Doreen R. Knapp, 82, of Lake Worth, Florida, and formerly of Tacoma and Puyallup, Washington, passed away on September 12, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Doreen's faith and naturally grateful disposition carried her through a life with more adversity and tragedy than most. She handled all she was dealt...
Margaret Pilcher Cox Jones
Sep 10, 2021
Margaret Pilcher Cox Jones, 85, of Boynton Beach passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021. Margaret came to Delray Beach in her senior year of high school.
She married Brunnie Cox and raised their family. Margaret was the owner of Delray Beach Beauty Salon until her retirement. Upon Brunnie's death, Margaret met and married Nelson Jones and...
Robert R. Kemp
Sep 8, 2021
Robert R. Kemp, 78, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on September 8, 2021. He served in the United States Navy and retired from Bristol Myers Squibb in Syracuse, NY and retired in Zephyrhills. Robert was predeceased by his parents William & Sophie Kemp and his brother William Kemp.
Robert is survived by three sons Jeffrey of Syracuse,...
Mario Silva
Sep 6, 2021
Mario Silva of Boynton Beach/Delray Beach and formerly of Summerfield passed away on September 6, 2021.
Mr. Silva is survived by his loving: daughter Maria Alma Silva 57, son Mario Silva Jr 47, daughter April Silva 42; 3 sisters:...
Irene Marie Vought
Sep 2, 2021
Irene Marie Vought, loving mother, sister, and friend, and resident of Delray Beach, Fl., passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Irene was predeceased by her husband John F Vought in 2013, her sons Toby D. Vought in 2019, and Mark S. Vought in 2020. She is survived by her children; John C Vought, Gainesville, Ga., Timothy R...
Henry Francis Dombroski
Sep 2, 2021
Henry Francis Dombroski, 87, of Briny Breezes, Florida and West Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.
Henry was born September 10, 1933 in Hazleton, PA to the late Julius Dombroski and the late Veronica Dombroski. He was also preceded in death by his son Mark S. Dombroski and Veronica M. McConville. He is survived by...
Richard C. Borgeson
Aug 22, 2021
Richard C. Borgeson, 95, of Delray Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Committal and urn entombment with Military honors will take place on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 2:30pm at the South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL in Lane #3.
Patricia Merritt Batson
Aug 21, 2021
Patricia Merritt Batson, 90, of Delray Beach passed away on August 21, 2021 and entered her eternal heavenly home. Patricia is survived by her son Maxwell and wife, Karen, of Castle Rock, CO, son James and wife, Heather, of Delray Beach, grandchildren Christopher and wife, Kara, of Colorado, Meghan and husband, Alex, of Texas, Jeff and wife, Kristen, of...


