Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Vernell Peak

Vernell Peak

Feb 7, 2019

Vernell Peak, age 86, of Delray Beach, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Along with her husband, Mr. Roosevelt Peak they moved to Delray Beach in 1954 coming from her birth town of Quitman, Georgia. Vernell was employed with the Boca Raton Hotel & Club for 25 years.

She leaves...

Alice Holliday O'Neal Dye

Alice Holliday O'Neal Dye

Feb 1, 2019

Alice Holliday O'Neal Dye was born in Indianapolis February 19, 1927 to Lucy Holliday O'Neal and Perry Earnest O'Neal.  Alice graduated from Orchard School, Shortridge High School in 1944 and Rollins College with honors 1948.

She married Paul (Pete) Dye in 1950 and they have two sons, Perry (Ann) Dye (Colorado) and Paul Burke (Jean) Dye (Ohio)...

Richard King

Richard King

Jan 31, 2019

Richard King, 76, of Delray Beach and formerly of Lighthouse Point passed away on January 31st, 2019.  He is survived by his wife Diane Marie King, son Andrew King of Boynton Beach, FL, sister Geraldine Vassallo of Freehold, NJ and six Grandchildren. Friends may call on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 from 2PM to 4PM and 6PM to 8PM at...

Frances A. Bors

Frances A. Bors

Jan 27, 2019

Frances Bors of Highland Beach, FL passed away on January 27, 2019.  She is survived by her husband, Sid Bors; sister, Marie Quercioli and many nieces and nephews.  Frances is preceded in death by her brother, Joe Rogazione.  She was an active member of St. Lucy Catholic Church in Highland Beach, FL.

The Memorial Mass will be...

Dolores F. Marotta

Dolores F. Marotta

Jan 25, 2019

Dolores F. Marotta, 83 of Boca Raton, Florida passed away on January 25, 2019. She is survived by her daughters Donna Marotta, Diana Marotta; son Dean (Mellody) Marotta.  Mom was born and raised in Brooklyn New York and moved to Delray Beach Florida in 1956 where she raised her family and shared in many happy memories. She will always...

Carlton J. Baxter

Carlton J. Baxter

Jan 24, 2019

Carlton J. Baxter, 74, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Massena, NY, as well as Webster, NY, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019  Carlton was born on February 10, 1945, in Massena, the son of the late Carlton and Catherine (Zuder) Baxter. He attended Massena High School, graduating in 1963. Carlton then attended Alfred State College...

Anita L. Arnaut

Anita L. Arnaut

Jan 22, 2019

Anita L Arnaut, 76, from Deerfield Beach, FL passed away peacefully on January 22, 2019.  Anita was born in Youngstown, Ohio.  She is predeceased by her parents, John and Anne Voden and late husband of 22 yrs, Barry J Arnaut.  Anita had three siblings, John Voden, Jo Belfield and Jim Voden; two step-children, John B Arnaut and April Deitz; three...

Edward Hutchinson Cook

Edward Hutchinson Cook

Jan 15, 2019

Edward Hutchinson Cook, "Poppy", 87, of Lake Worth, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019.  Ed proudly served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army; additionally, he served his community for 38 years as an employee of FP&L. He was a devoted friend, family member, collector of model cars, and an avid...

Santo Frank Scotto

Santo Frank Scotto

Jan 13, 2019

Santo Frank Scotto, 86, of Delray Beach passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019.  Frank, as he like to be called, was the first generation of his family to be born in the United States after his parents immigrated from Italy.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, children, son-in-law, grandchildren, two brothers, sister, and many loving...

Roger Edwin Bennett

Roger Edwin Bennett

Jan 12, 2019

Following a brief illness, Roger Bennett (Dr. B.) passed January 12, 2019 at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, FL.  Bennett, serving his 8 th term as Mayor of Briny Breezes, FL is survived by his wife, Barbara (Johnson), daughter and son-in-law Jo Bennett and Jay Kelley of Ocean Ridge, FL and son and partner, Roger Bennett II and...

Robert H. Moore

Robert H. Moore

Jan 8, 2019

Robert H. Moore (Bob) died peacefully on January 8, 2019.  Bob, a former Pharmaceutical and Strategic Consulting Executive, was a lifetime resident of Delray Beach where he and his mother Sybil Holloway Nelson were active community members.  A Seacrest High School graduate, he later attended the University of Virginia and Denison University where he played competitive tennis.  Bob continued...

Leo P. Umbrino

Leo P. Umbrino

Jan 6, 2019

Leo P. Umbrino, 93, of Delray Beach passed away on January 6, 2019. Leo was a Corporal in the United States Marines serving on Iwo Jima during WW II. He was predeceased by his wife Helen and daughter Janice.  Leo is survived by his son, Richard Umbrino; daughter, Diane (Tom) DiGiacomo; sister, Antoinette Vaccarino; five grandchildren, Lisa, Jeanette, Tara,...

Sean Craig Nathan

Sean Craig Nathan

Jan 6, 2019

Sean Nathan Memorial Service Details

Sean's Celebration of  Life will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 12:30pm at Lorne and Sons Funeral Home, 745 N.E. 6 th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483.  Afterwards, we will be going to Luna Rosa to celebrate from 2:00pm – 4:00pm (space is limited)....

Martha Brown Baker

Martha Brown Baker

Jan 3, 2019

Martha Brown Baker of Gulf Stream, FL and Lake Leelanau, MI passed away on January 3, 2019.  She was born on November 13, 1919 in Greenville, OH.  Her parents were Herman L. and Louanna Brown.  Martha graduated from Greenville, OH high school and attended Ohio State University.  She and her husband, Dick Baker, lived in Cleveland for many years...

Irene J. Patton

Irene J. Patton

Jan 3, 2019

Irene J. Patton, 94, of Boynton Beach passed away January 3, 2019.  She is survived by her daughter Linda (Peter) Moritz of Lantana and sons Barry (Susan) Patton of Wauwatosa, WI and Mark (Beth) Patton of Elm Grove, WI, brother John Bodzo of Delaware, 6 grandchildren Stephanie, Elizabeth (Jason), Melissa, Mia, Evan and Quinn, 4 Great Grandchildren Austin, Taylor,...

John Christopher Cawood

John Christopher Cawood

Jan 2, 2019

John Christopher Cawood passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family in Ocean Ridge, Florida on January 2, 2019.

John was born in Cape Town, South Africa to Tem and Helen Cawood on June 15, 1950.  He graduated from Wynberg Boys' High School and later studied law at the University of South Africa.  He was married...

William C. Mcdonough

William C. Mcdonough

Dec 28, 2018

William Coburn McDonough, 90, of Delray Beach, FL went to be with his Lord Friday, December 28, 2018. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at TrustBridge Hospice in Bethesda Memorial Hospital.  He was admitted there with pneumonia on Wednesday. Bill (also called Coburn by his siblings, Mac by his long-time friends, and Dad or Gramps by those in the...

Fred Sergio

Fred Sergio

Dec 25, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Sergio, our amazing father, peacefully passed away at the age of 102 on Christmas morning, Tuesday, December 25 th , 2018.  He loved this special time of the year and went to spend it with his loving wife Emma, who passed April 1, 2016.  Fred will be lovingly remembered...

James Waldron Day, Jr.

James Waldron Day, Jr.

Dec 24, 2018

James Waldron Day Jr., 72, of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Boca Raton, Florida passed away on December 24, 2018.  James is survived by his wife, Marylou Day; children, Tracy Peoples of Ocala, Florida, Tiffany Panico of Lake Worth, Florida and Timothy Day of Boynton Beach, Florida; 5 grandchildren, Faith Peoples, Hope Peoples, Grace Peoples, Hannah Panico, and...

Kimberly A. Wenter

Kimberly A. Wenter

Dec 23, 2018

Kimberly A Wenter 63 of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Rockford, IL passed away on December 23, 2018. Kimberly was predeceased by her husband Fredrick J Wenter in 1995. She is survived by her daughter Anna Riley , her brother John Watton, and mother Judith Massie.

Kimberly was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend ....