Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

O. Dan Moore

O. Dan Moore

October 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...

Katherine D. Slama

Katherine D. Slama

October 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....

Catherine Coyle Toomey

Catherine Coyle Toomey

October 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...

Frederick H. Janke, Jr.

Frederick H. Janke, Jr.

October 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...

Robert Van Brott

Robert Van Brott

October 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...

Raymond J. Von Rapacki

Raymond J. Von Rapacki

October 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...

Robert "Toby" James Brown

Robert "Toby" James Brown

September 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...

Ellen "Toni" A. Cantabene

Ellen "Toni" A. Cantabene

September 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,...

Sally Mason Kraus

Sally Mason Kraus

September 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...

Donna Wolk Bailey

Donna Wolk Bailey

September 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...

Gerry D. Granito

Gerry D. Granito

September 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...

Petri Paris Halfon

Petri Paris Halfon

September 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...

Tj Corbin

Tj Corbin

September 1, 2025

TJ Corbin, 70, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in Delray Beach, Florida, after a four-year fight with cancer. Born June 11, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa, TJ lived a full and varied life marked by resilience, dedication, and deep love for those around him. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps before building a diverse career...

George "Tony" Milton Allerton Iv

George "Tony" Milton Allerton Iv

September 1, 2025

George "Tony" Milton Allerton IV, a pillar of the Delray Beach recovery community, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at Bethesda East Medical Center in Boynton Beach. Just shy of his 97th birthday, he succumbed to age-related conditions that weakened his body but never dampened his spirit.

Mr. Allerton was born September 23, 1928, in Waterbury, Connecticut,...

Anita Anne Beaumont

Anita Anne Beaumont

September 1, 2025

Anita Anne Beaumont, 89, of Coral Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025.

Born and raised in Rochester, New York, upon graduating high school Anita went on to attend the Rochester School of Nursing, graduating in 1956 as a Registered Nurse. After completing her training, she briefly worked as a flight attendant with Pan Am...

Scott Russell

Scott Russell

August 31, 2025

Scott Russell, 68, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 31, 2025, at home in Boynton Beach, FL, after a courageous and inspiring battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma that spanned nearly three decades.

Born April 5, 1957, in Detroit, Scott was the beloved son of Thomas and Ruth Russell. He graduated from Austin Catholic High School and earned a bachelor's...

Jørgen Jul Møller, Sr.

Jørgen Jul Møller, Sr.

August 24, 2025

Jørgen Jul Møller, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 87. A longtime resident of Boca Raton, Florida, he previously made his home in Delray Beach and Miami, where he left an indelible mark on the culinary and cultural landscape.

Born in Denmark, Jørgen began his apprenticeship as a chef at...

Dennis C. Coyle

Dennis C. Coyle

August 19, 2025

Dennis C. Coyle, 71, of Davie, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. Born on February 24, 1954, in North Miami, Florida, Dennis lived a life marked by generosity, passion, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.

Dennis is predeceased by his parents Charles J. Coyle and Marian R. Coyle; sisters Maureen Davis and Charleen...

Morgan Niles Russell

Morgan Niles Russell

August 14, 2025

Morgan Niles Russell, a force to be reckoned with, passed peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Trustbridge Hospice.

Morgan was born to Frank M (Scoop) Russell and Marian Phebe Gale Russell on January 9, 1946, in Washington, D.C. His sibling, Gale Russell Nash, preceded Morgan in death.

Morgan leaves behind the love of his life,...

Eleanor Harriet Roland

Eleanor Harriet Roland

August 14, 2025

Eleanor Harriet Roland, nee Hakkerup.  Daughter of Anna Anderson Hakkerup and Harry J. Hakkerup, (both deceased).  Wife of Thomas M. Roland, Sr. (deceased).  Mother of Thomas M. Roland, Jr., (deceased) and his wife, Mary T. Roland.  Mother of Jean E. Callaghan, Kathleen A. Roland-Rivera, and Constance F. Roland, and her husband, Craig J. Costanzo.  Grandmother of Catherine E. Callaghan,...