Obituaries

Nov 27, 2025

David William Ewing, 17, of Lake Worth passed away suddenly from an automobile accident on November 27, 2025. David was born April 4, 2008 in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was a graduate of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School in Delray Beach and a senior at Park Vista High Community School in Lake Worth.

David is survived by...

Nov 14, 2025

Mr. Russell Alan Warren, age 82, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Rusty was born October 2, 1943, in Danville, Illinois, son of Jeanne Hill and the stepson of Charles Hill. He graduated from Seacrest High School in Delray Beach, FL in 1962. In 1965, Rusty joined the United States Navy and...

Nov 12, 2025

Betty Jane "B J" Trumpbour Finnerty, was born May 5, 1926, in Jamaica, New York. B J lived a long and fruitful life as a retired publishing and public relations executive.  As a snowbird for many years between Westhampton, New York and Delray Beach, Florida, she died peacefully in Delray on November 12, 2025.  B J was a 1948...

Nov 5, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Francis passed away on November 5, 2025 in Delray Beach, Florida. She was born on February 2, 1946 in New York City, New York.

Patty was the beloved daughter of Florence Porreca and Ralph Porreca, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also a cherished sister to John Francis and Elizabeth Heiter. She...

Oct 26, 2025

Kimberlee Ann "Kim" Wells, a Bright Light with a Fear of Bridges and a Heart Full of Love. It's hard to capture someone like Kim in words — she was too full of life, laughter, and light for that. Kimberlee Ann Wells, known simply as Kim to everyone who loved her (which was pretty much everyone she ever met),...

Oct 26, 2025

John "Jack" Joseph Finn, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025, in Delray Beach, Florida at the age of 80. Born in Long Island, New York to the late Theresa Gert Kane and John Joseph Finn, Sr., Jack was one of three children.

Jack and his siblings were raised in New York, but his...

Oct 25, 2025

Gerald Raymond Commagere Jr., known to all as "Skip," passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on March 21, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Skip is survived by his loving wife, Cathy; daughters, Kerri Janke and Kimberly Krautter; grandson, Brandon Krautter; sister, Julie Nolan; brothers, Gary and David Commagere; and many nieces and nephews....

Oct 24, 2025

F. Stone Roberts, Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on October 24th, 2025, in Delray Beach, FL with his loving wife by his side.  A long-time advertising executive, with over a 50-year career, Stone guided some of the biggest brands in the world, including L'Oreal, Cover Girl, Johnson & Johnson, Neutrogena, AOL, Bacardi, and launched Diet Coke worldwide which became...

Oct 21, 2025

Dan Moore, 83, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on October 21, 2025.

He was a man who deeply loved his family, and his legacy lives on through each of them. His presence, laughter, and steadfast faith will be forever cherished in the hearts of those who loved him most.

O. Dan's life was marked...

Oct 12, 2025

Katherine D. Slama, 95, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on October 12, 2025. Born on December 29, 1929, in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, Katherine lived a life marked by faith, love, and devotion to her family and community.

Katherine graduated from Our Lady of Wisdom Center in New York in January 1944....

Oct 11, 2025

Catherine "Kate" Coyle Toomey of Boynton Beach, FL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous six-year battle with Parkinson's disease. She was 81.

Kate is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Edward "Ted" W. Toomey, and their three children: Catherine T. Kelliher (Brian) of Takoma Park, MD, and their...

Oct 4, 2025

How do you possibly tell the story of someone who was so big, reached so many people, and gladly shared a laugh, a wry smile, or a great song with everyone he touched? How do you possibly show the bigness of a person? The kindness. The humor. The love.

Rick Janke, Frederick H. Janke, Jr. passed away...

Oct 2, 2025

Robert Parke Van Brott (Bob) of Delray Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025 surrounded by his children and wife, Natalie holding his hand.

Bob's entire life was filled with compassion, warmth, and unconditional love for his family and church.  He was blessed with a spiritually inspired creative mind displayed in his beautiful landscape artwork...

Oct 1, 2025

Raymond Von Rapacki of Delray Beach, FL passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 after a long illness.

Raymond was born on January 2, 1939 to David and Beatrice Von Rapacki in Brooklyn, NY.  He was one of eleven children and started working at a young age for the Long Island Railroad and worked himself up to...

Sep 28, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert James Brown (Toby) born on September 13, 1946, in Paterson, New Jersey, who passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Toby was a beloved & devoted husband to his wife, Elsa and stepson Ralston for over 49 years. He was also a loving...

Sep 28, 2025

Ellen A. Cantabene, known lovingly as "Toni" to all who knew her, was born on May 8, 1946, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2025.

Toni was the daughter of the late Joseph George Coppola and Alice Elizabeth Eaton. She grew up in Newburyport alongside her beloved siblings Ada Coppola,...

Sep 18, 2025

Sally Mason Kraus of Rochester Hills, MI and Lantana, FL passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2025 at age 91 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Sally is predeceased by her parents Mary Anne (Cooke) and Charles R. Kimball, her husbands Bernard G. Mason and Thomas J. Kraus, and her stepson Richard Kraus.

She...

Sep 18, 2025

Donna Wolk Bailey, 74, of Palm Springs, FL passed away suddenly on September 18, 2025.

Donna was born in Hempstead, NY on October 31, 1950. She moved to Delray Beach in 1957. She was a 1969 graduate of Seacrest High School. She worked with her father, Larry, at Paragon Cleaners in Delray Beach. Donna was predeceased by...

Sep 18, 2025

Gerry D. Granito, 90, passed away peacefully at home in Delray Beach, FL on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Gerry and his bride, Joan (Gassmann) Granito of NJ moved to Poughkeepsie, NY in 1958 to begin his long and distinguished career at IBM. Throughout his career, Gerry was instrumental in the development...

Sep 11, 2025

Petri Paris Halfon, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, in Delray Beach, Florida. She was 81.

Born on June 30, 1944, in the small town of Cotillas, Spain, Petri's adventurous spirit led her far beyond her roots. Originally from the south of Spain, she was the only...