Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Ryan Joseph Mandel

Ryan Joseph Mandel

Dec 25, 2016

Our beloved, Ryan Mandel, passed away on December 25th, 2016 at the youthful age of 27. Ryan Mandel was an incredible son, brother, friend, and well-known and involved member of the Delray Beach community. Ryan loved sports, animals, playing jokes, throwing big parties, helping people, and being a father. Ryan's lively soul will continue to live on in his father,...

Ruby M. Churchill

Ruby M. Churchill

Dec 20, 2016

Ruby M. Churchill (nee Edwards), 92, of Delray Beach and formerly of North Massapequa, NY passed away on December 20, 2016. Mrs. Churchill was born in Jacksonville, FL and grew up in Hialeah. In addition to raising her family on Long Island, she was a 35 year employee of New York Telephone Co. before moving to Delray Beach in...

Mary Jane Sickel

Mary Jane Sickel

Dec 14, 2016

Mary Jane Sickel, 84, of Delray Beach and formerly of Princeton, NJ, passed away on December 14, 2016. She was blessed to meet her husband, George in church nursery school, when she was only four years old and they lived a lifetime of love together. Mary Jane enjoyed exercising and running and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great...

Ellen Rose Clark

Ellen Rose Clark

Dec 9, 2016

Ellen R. Clark, 85, of Delray Beach and a resident of Florida for over 60 years passed away on December 9, 2016. She was originally from Asbury Park, NJ. Mrs. Clark was predeceased by her husband Dick Clark in 1985. Ellen was a member of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach. She is survived by her daughter Leisa...

Robert Roy Currier

Robert Roy Currier

Dec 9, 2016

Bob Currier, 77, of Delray Beach passed suddenly on December 9, 2016. Bob's life had many facets, from being a legislative "page boy" in his younger years, to working on portions of America's quest in space, Bob's life was full and bountiful. Born and raised in Vermont, Bob enlisted in the Air Force on graduating St. Johnsbury Academy. After honorably...

Catherine Laola Pajich

Catherine Laola Pajich

Dec 2, 2016

Catherine Laola Pajich, age 95, of Delray Beach FL passed away on December 2, 2016. Survivors include her daughters, Catherine Charlene Danielak and her husband Robert of Spring Hill, FL and Elizabeth Diane Gibbons of Boynton Beach, FL; 4 grandchildren, Robert Craig Danielak and his wife Tracy of Bayville, NJ, Greer Gartner of Lake Worth, FL, Julia Leigh Urbanchuk and...

Luke Andrew Mueller

Luke Andrew Mueller

Dec 1, 2016

Luke Andrew Mueller, 21, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Glenview, IL passed away on December 1, 2016.  He was the beloved son of Margot & Jim; amazing brother to his sisters Jessica & Lili; nephew and cousin to many; teacher and friend to all.

Funeral services are private.

In lieu of flowers, gifts...

Francis A. Bautz

Francis A. Bautz

Nov 28, 2016

Francis A Bautz, 83, of Boynton Beach, passed away on November 28, 2016. He was a man of God and a man of prayer. He spent hours each day praying for his family. He truly lived a blessed life. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, three sons, Francis (Sheri) Bautz Jr., Gerard (Denise) Bautz and Brian (Beth) Bautz and...

Suzanne L. Cranney

Suzanne L. Cranney

Nov 26, 2016

Suzanne L. Cranney of Delray Beach and formerly of Suffern, NY and Needham, MA passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Suzanne was born in Needham, MA to Lawrence & Clarice Eaton, their only daughter and little sister to Skilk, Bob & Steve. She was an adventurous and independent tom boy who loved all sports, played baseball, tennis and hockey,...

Dr. Paul H. Gamig

Dr. Paul H. Gamig

Nov 24, 2016

Dr. Paul H. Gamig, 74, of Delray Beach and formerly, Schlettau, Germany passed away peacefully in his home on November 24, 2016 from terminal cancer. Dr. Gamig was an Obstetrician-Gynecologist. He earned his doctorate degree (MD) at Heidelberg University in Germany. He was certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and was a Fellow of the American College...

Walter "Hack" Allen

Walter "Hack" Allen

Nov 24, 2016

Walter Hackney Allen, 92, of Delray Beach, passed away on November 24, 2016. "Hack" was a life-long resident of Delray Beach. On his 20th birthday, Hack was the Command Pilot on a B24 bombing the Empire of Japan. He was a lifelong member of and well known Bible teacher at the First Baptist Church of Delray Beach. He is survived...

Ann Garthwaite Kishbaugh

Ann Garthwaite Kishbaugh

Nov 23, 2016

Ann Garthwaite Kishbaugh (nee Bennett), age 94, passed away with loving members of her family by her side on November 23, 2016 from complications of a stroke. Born and raised in White Plains, New York, "Annie" was the daughter of Walter V. and Grace F. Bennett. Formerly of Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania, Annie resided in Ocean Ridge, Florida and Mashpee, Massachusetts....

Zenaida Perez

Zenaida Perez

Nov 22, 2016

Zenaida Estévez Pérez, 84, of Delray Beach,and formerly of Pinar del Río, Cuba, passed away on November 22, 2016. Sra. Perez was predeceased by her husband José Ramon Perez in 2007. Zenaida touched the lives of all who knew her. Her legacy lives on in her son Nibaldo, his wife Patricía, and their sons Bobby, Michael and wife Mayra. Her...

John Edward Fitzsimmons

John Edward Fitzsimmons

Nov 21, 2016

John E. Fitzsimmons, of Delray Beach, died in his home on November 21st, 2016. "Jack" was born July 21, 1934 in Marty, South Dakota. He graduated from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska in 1959 with an Army ROTC commission and served more than 20 years as an Army officer, getting assignments in the U.S, Greenland, Germany, France and Viet-Nam. After attending...

Robert Angelo Benvin

Robert Angelo Benvin

Nov 21, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Angelo Benvin on November 21, 2016. Robert was born October 2, 1937 to John and Ana Benvin in Vrana, Croatia. He had 6 brothers and 4 sisters. He resided in Como, Italy for 10 years and upon completing high school and 2 years of college in Varese, Italy,...

Doris M. Ott

Doris M. Ott

Nov 19, 2016

Doris M. Ott, of Delray Beach passed away on November 19, 2016. Doris was born December 13, 1923 in Newark, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her husband Paul J. Ott and her daughter Marylil McStravick. Doris is survived by her son Michael A. Ott, of Delray Beach, FL, sister Evelyne Filipek of Brick, New Jersey and several nieces, nephews...

Angelina Christina Pacienza

Angelina Christina Pacienza

Nov 16, 2016

Angelina Christina Pacienza, 95, of Boynton Beach passed away on November 16, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Victor and a daughter Susan Maria. Angelina is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Christine & John Wilkens of Boynton Beach. Friends may call on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Emmanuel Catholic Church, 15700 South...

Fernando O. Paulo

Fernando O. Paulo

Nov 14, 2016

Fernando O. Paulo, Sr., 79, of Chicopee, MA and Boca Raton, FL, passed away on November 14, 2016 at the University Of Miami Hospital surrounded by his loving children. He is survived by his beloved children Fernando O. Paulo, Jr. of Pittsfield, MA, Dr. MaryLou and her husband Carlos Francisco of Boca Raton, FL, Diane and her husband Matthew Cross...

Ira J. Skinner

Ira J. Skinner

Nov 13, 2016

Ira J. "Skip" Skinner, 81, of Boynton Beach went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2016. He was the founder of Skinner Dental Laboratory in 1974 located in Delray Beach. Ira is survived by his 3 children: Deacon Rusty ( Wanda) Skinner of Boynton Beach, Lisa (Terry) Espersen of Wake Forest, NC and Aaron Skinner of Boynton Beach,...

Sarah Honor Mannino

Sarah Honor Mannino

Nov 10, 2016

Sarah Honor Mannino, 50, of Delray Beach passed away on November 10, 2016. Sarah was born in Kent, England and came to the United States in 1985. She loved horses, traveling and was very adventurous. Sarah also loved Christmas and cooking. Sarah is survived by her husband Christopher Ruggiano of Delray Beach, her Mother & Dad Barbara & Clive Rance...