Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Brian Petty
Jul 16, 2017
Brian Petty, 50, of West Palm Beach died from complications of alcohol addiction on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was born Feb. 1, 1967, and his loss leaves a giant hole in the world, particularly for his wife, Jenneà Preston-Petty and two adult daughters, Elizabeth Davis and Haley Petty. He is also mourned by his father and stepmother, Allen and...
Gayle Lee Russo
Jul 4, 2017
Gayle Pittman Murphy Russo, one of Delray's original beauties, died peacefully on July 4th 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents, Warren and Earline Pittman, brother Stewart, infant son Rhett and sister Christa. A lifelong Delray Beach resident, she attended Delray Elementary and graduated from Seacrest High school on 1960. Attending FSU, followed by stays in Southern...
Rose Frances Beyhl
Jul 4, 2017
Rose Frances Beyhl, 91, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Mrs. Beyhl is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce & Bob Miller, Susan & Bill Friesing and Barbara & John Hurley along with her 10 grandchildren, Kristen, Lauren, Kate, David, Jennifer, Robin, Jesse, Matthew, Meghan & Micayla and 2 great-grandchildren, Kaylee & Lily...
Victor Bruce Glazer
Jul 3, 2017
Victor Bruce Glazer of Delray Beach, FL, died on 7/3/17 at age 70 Born in Philadelphia, PA, he is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Doris Glazer. Vic is survived by his wife, Pam, his beloved and devoted wife of 38 years, his children – Kenny Charles (Tammy) of Englewood, FL, and Nancy (Jason) Downey of Raymond, NH....
Mary Beth Keating
Jun 28, 2017
Mary Beth Keating, 87, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Weston, CT, passed away on June 28, 2017. Born Mary Betty Schieber, she was raised in Buffalo, NY and worked as an American Airlines Stewardess before her wings were clipped when she married Thomas Paul Keating, Jr. in 1956 and they had three children. She lived in Manhattan, Larchmont...
Betsy Abert Perry
Jun 24, 2017
Betsy Abert Perry, 90, of Delray Beach passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Betsy grew up in Glen Rock, New Jersey and spent her entire married life overseas, living in Africa, the Far East, Middle East and South America with her husband Paul. The Perry's have lived in Delray Beach since 1982. Betsy graduated from Bucknell University in 1949...
Zaba Collodel Koskie
Jun 18, 2017
Zaba Collodel Koskie passed away at home in Delray Beach, Florida on June 18, 2017 after a long illness. She was born in Totowa Borough, New Jersey on March 17, 1926 and although she wasn't Irish, she loved sharing her birthday with St. Patrick. Zaba was the middle daughter of Italian immigrants Giuseppe and Rachele D'Olif Collodel. She attended local...
Jacqueline S. Smith
Jun 17, 2017
Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Smith, 92, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Annapolis, Maryland passed away on June 17, 2017. Mrs. Smith was predeceased by her husband, Earl G. Smith in 2013. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Eva Smith Turner and niece, Joyce A. Feo both of Delray Beach, Florida. Mrs. Smith's remains will rest next to those of...
Walter H. Baum
Jun 17, 2017
Walter Helmut Baum also known as Rocket Wildcard, Perry, Waldi, Wally, Helmut and Papa, died on June 17, 2017 from a sudden stroke at the age of 55. He was born in Graz, Austria. Walter grew up in Washington D.C. and attended the German School. He graduated from FIU, majoring in the hospitality industry. Walter worked as on Ocean Rescue...
Thomas David Flint, Sr
Jun 16, 2017
Thomas David Flint Sr. of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Scranton, PA passed away peacefully June 16, 2017 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family. Tom served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. His passion in life was playing baseball. His talent and love of the game kept him actively playing...
Clarence Oswald Peters
Jun 16, 2017
C. Oswald Peters, 91, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and formerly of Bedford, NH passed away on June 16, 2017. Oz was predeceased by his wife Midge in 2004. He is survived by 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Private burial services will be held at the Bedford NH Presbyterian Cemetery.
Phyllis Mae Stanton
Jun 11, 2017
Phyllis Mae Stanton, 90, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Chester Nova Scotia, Canada passed away peacefully on June 11, 2017. Phyllis was a member of First Baptist Church of Delray Beach. She was a waitress in several Delray Beach local dining establishments and had many loyal customers. Phyllis is survived by her sister, Claire Corkum; son, Jim Stanton (Heidi)...
Joseph W. Hurley
Jun 5, 2017
Joseph W. Hurley, Jr., 69, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly from Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph W. Hurley, Sr. and Gertrude R. Hurley, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2017, at Hospice by the Sea surrounded by his loving family.
Following a courageous battle with cancer, Joseph leaves his devoted wife of 44 years, Diana;...
Tersila Pavich
Jun 3, 2017
Tersila Pavich, 64, of Boca Raton and formerly of Mali Losinj, Croatia, passed away on June 3, 2017. Tersila leaves behind her loving husband, Ned; sons, Steven and David; daughters-in-law, Bethany and Jill; grandchildren Kendall, River, Jadyn, Willow, and Phoenix; brothers, Fred and Carlo and many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Rossella, Mladenka and Nada and families; brothers-in-law Sime, Branko, Mojmir;...
Cameron Lee Palmiere
Jun 2, 2017
Cameron Lee Palmiere, 32, of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 2, 2017. Cameron will be remembered for his favorite past times which included fishing, watching all Pittsburgh sports, and enjoying family time with his loving wife and beautiful son. Cameron leaves behind his wife Tara (Begley) Palmiere and adored son Arlo both...
Gary Richard Edmondson
May 30, 2017
Gary Edmondson, 63, of Delray Beach, FL died suddenly on May 30, 2017. He was born April 21, 1954 to Richard and Bea Edmondson in Baker City, OR. Gary graduated from Oregon State College and studied Pharmacy Administration at the University of Arizona. He was currently the Director of Pharmacy at Palms West Hospital. Gary excelled at living life to...
Erol Ozkural
May 29, 2017
Erol F. Ozkural, 62, of Delray Beach, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 3:00PM at the Delray Beach Cemetery, 700 SW 8th Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444.
Carmella Napoli
May 29, 2017
Carmella Napoli, 92, of Delray Beach, and formerly of Glen Cove, NY, passed away on May 29, 2017. Carmella and her husband, Frank owned Franks Beer and Soda in Glen Cove for over 40 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Catholic Church in Delray Beach. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Robert); son, Louis; grandson, Jason (Megan); granddaughter,...
Henry A. Soderholm
May 23, 2017
Henry A. Soderholm, 84, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Westminster, CO passed away on May 23, 2017. Henry was born in Malden, MA. He was a retired Master Sergeant, US Air Force, veteran of Vietnam. After his retirement, he joined the US Postal Office in Denver, CO. He is predeceased by his wife Jo An, 2 children Karen...
John Baptist Vaccarino
May 18, 2017
John Baptist Vaccarino, age 85, of Delray Beach, Florida formerly from the Bronx and Yorktown Heights, New York passed away peacefully on May 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife Fanny Vaccarino, of 63 years. He was a devoted father of three children, Camille Tommarello (Anthony) of Laguna Hills, CA, John Vaccarino of...


