Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Suzanne L. Cranney
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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...
Desales Helen Ross
November 9, 2016
DeSales Helen Ross, 94, of Delray Beach, passed away at home surrounded by her devoted family on November 9, 2016. DeSales was born on November 25, 1922 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. She retired from CIGNA in 1990 and moved from Havertown, Pennsylvania to Delray Beach. DeSales was the daughter of the late Thomas Good and Helen (Howard) Good. She was an...
Joanne Downs Angotti
November 8, 2016
Joanne Downs Angotti "JoJo", 71 of Delray Beach, Florida, formally of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, peacefully ended her journey on this earth in her home surrounded by loved ones on November 8, 2016. She had no regrets and enjoyed a very fulfilling life. Joanne was an intelligent, hard working, family oriented, fun loving, artistic, free spirited, creative, sophisticated retired business woman. She...
Elizabeth Cloud Steurer
November 5, 2016
Elizabeth "bes" Cloud Steurer, 89, of Delray Beach, passed away on November 5, 2016. bes graduated from St Elizabeth College in New Jersey. She attended graduate school at Catholic University in Washington, DC. bes taught school in Germany and Japan before moving to Boca Raton in 1962. She is survived by her seven devoted children: Justin, Susanna, Kati, Mate, Clifton,...
Phyllis Anderson Callaway
October 30, 2016
Phyllis Anderson Callaway of Ocean Ridge, FL, died on October 30, 2016, 12 years to the day of the death of her husband Trowbridge Callaway III (Toby), her spouse of 40 years. Her death followed a long fought battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her son, William Trowbridge Callaway (Lynn), Yardley, PA; two daughters, Susan Callaway Stein (Taylor),...
Nancy Touhey
October 25, 2016
Nancy Touhey, 86, of Gulf Stream, died Oct. 25 after succumbing to cancer. Born in Milwaukee, WI to Lois Gram and George Downing, she was raised in nearby River Hills and attended Downer Seminary and Milwaukee Country Day School. Nancy was a true renaissance woman. An athlete and outdoorswoman, she competed in show jumping, tennis and golf and was known...
Frances Moderna Del Casino
October 24, 2016
Del Casino (nee Ruggieri), Frances Moderna, age 95, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on October 24, 2016. Mrs. Del Casino was born on January 3, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York to James and Vincenza Ruggieri (nee Pompo). She came to this area in 1995 from Manhattan, New York, with her husband, Anthony. She was a devoted wife, mother...
Kyle C. Knapp
October 22, 2016
Kyle Cameron Knapp of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Tacoma, WA passed away suddenly on October 22, 2016 at the age of 49. He is survived by his mother, Doreen Knapp; daughter, Kayla Knapp; granddaughter, Emma and sister, Kelli Knapp-Brito. Kyle was kind and caring and always anxious to help others. He enjoyed the Florida sunshine in his last...
Geraldine Little
October 18, 2016
Geraldine (Gerry) Little, 83, a long time resident of Delray Beach passed away on October 18, 2016. Geraldine was born July 11, 1933 at her family's farm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The daughter of James and Rose (Strachota) Machovec, Geraldine was united in marriage to Jack W. Little on June 10, 1955.
Geraldine was active in sports...


