Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Walter M. Baum

Walter M. Baum

July 21, 2016

Walter Matthias Baum passed away July 21, 2016 after a sudden illness. Walter was born on April 14, 1934 in Cologne Germany. In 1957 he left Germany to go to Canada where he worked at the Banff Springs Hotel. From there he went to Bermuda and met and married his first wife Gerda in a fairytale wedding. They moved to...

Michael J. Des Groseilliers

Michael J. Des Groseilliers

July 20, 2016

Michael Joseph des Groseilliers, 67, passed away on July 20, 2016 at his home. Born June 14, 1949 in Hanover, N.H. He was the son of Albert and Helen (White) des Groseilliers. Michael grew up in Lebanon, N.H. and graduated from Champlain College in Vermont. Longtime Delray Beach resident, known for his expert carpentry skills, he is survived by his...

Harriette Sadie Lonsway

Harriette Sadie Lonsway

July 19, 2016

Harriette Thorp Lonsway, 94, of Pompano Beach, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at her home. Harriette was born on November 28, 1921, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of George and Sadie Ann (Brennan) Thorp. She lived most of her life in Bryan, OH, where she met and married James Paul Lonsway on June 26, 1943. She...

Mary Ferraro

Mary Ferraro

July 19, 2016

Mary Ferraro, 92, of Delray Beach and formerly of West 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY, passed away on July 19, 2016. She is survived by her niece, Jennifer Vitale, nephew, Patrick Vitale and great nephew James Ratel III. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4PM to 6PM at Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745 NE 6th Ave....

Kenneth M. Van Arnem

Kenneth M. Van Arnem

July 18, 2016

Kenneth Michael Van Arnem Sr., 65, of Delray Beach, Florida (formerly of Detroit) passed away on July 18, 2016. Ken, an early pioneer in the computing industry, attended the University of Detroit and served in the US Army from 1970 to 1971 during the Vietnam war. After being awarded the Bronze Star for bravery, Ken created and ran the Gulf...

Antonio Munoz, Jr.

Antonio Munoz, Jr.

July 16, 2016

Antonio Munoz, Jr, "TJ" age 41 of Delray Beach passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. TJ is survived by his children Alyssa Malm, Antonio Munoz III, Christopher Munoz and Kobe Munoz, his parents Antonio & Francisca Munoz of Delray Beach, siblings: Josie Munoz of Delray Beach, Alicia Corretjer of Delray Beach and Nora Aguilar of Palm Springs. Friends may...

Susan B. Thomas

Susan B. Thomas

July 5, 2016

Susan Thomas, 86, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ and Kearny, NJ, passed away on July 5, 2016. Mrs. Thomas is predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Ray Thomas, and her beloved sister Joan Southard. She is survived by her nephews David Southard and his wife Suzanne of Longmont, CO, and Philip Southard, his wife...

Paul "Richard" Mitchell, Jr.

Paul "Richard" Mitchell, Jr.

July 2, 2016

Paul "Richard" Mitchell, Jr. 57, of Delray Beach, FL (formerly of Dunwoody, GA) passed away on July 2, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Pat Mitchell, parents, Paul and Sue Mitchell, sisters, Tracy (Jim) Hastings and Ashley Smith, niece and nephews, Taylor, Jake and Hunter, step-daughters, Trisha and Lisa Curtis and granddaughter, Harper. Richard was a personal trainer, loved...

Lucille "Lou" Pollifrone

Lucille "Lou" Pollifrone

July 2, 2016

Lucille "Lou" Pollifrone passed away on July 2nd at the age of 94. A New Jersey transplant, Lou and her family moved to Delray in 1961 where she became known as "ma" to all who crossed her path. Described by many as a firecracker she was able to overcome many obstacles in her time and always had a story to...

Sue A. Mcguire

Sue A. Mcguire

June 27, 2016

Sue McGuire, 85, of Delray Beach, passed away on June 27, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Thomas McGuire, daughters, Kathleen Karlman, Dianne (and husband Greg) Gyomlai & Lorraine Anderson and her 6 beloved grandchildren Stephen, Thomas, Christopher, Ryan, Adrian & Wayne. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 6PM to 8PM...

Arthur "Trey" Rosacker, Iii

Arthur "Trey" Rosacker, Iii

June 26, 2016

Arthur "Trey" Rosacker, III born on January 24, 1966 at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, passed away on June 26, 2016, at the age of 50. He is survived by his loving wife, Ana, children Sophia Lee, Arthur Rosacker IV (AJ), and stepson Brent Machado, parents Arthur and Barbara Rosacker, and siblings, Angela Rosacker, Bridget Hunter, Patrick Rosacker, and Heide Taylor. Trey...

Ernest Kitching

Ernest Kitching

June 23, 2016

Ernie Kitching, of Boynton Beach passed away on June 23, 2016. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on July 16 1943. Ernie moved to Boynton Beach in 1955 and was the owner of Auto Service Center for 35 years. He was a drag racer for much of those years at PBIR and he was the patriarch of K&K Racing. Ernie...

Robert Michael Marsico

Robert Michael Marsico

June 19, 2016

Robert Michael Marsico, 40, of Lake Worth, FL and formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was a member of Cason United Methodist Church in Delray Beach. Robert is survived by his mother, Patti Adams; step-father Jay Fisherman, children, Adam & Amanda Marsico; sister, Jeannine Marsico; grandparents, Dorothy & Vincent Arcuri; father, Ralph Marsico; niece,...

Richard Carl Frisby

Richard Carl Frisby

June 14, 2016

Richard Frisby, 74, of Delray Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 12:00 PM at Church of Our Savior MCC, 2011 South Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435.

Susan I. Defilippo

Susan I. Defilippo

June 13, 2016

Susan I. DeFilippo, 72, of Delray Beach and formerly of Norton, MA. passed away on June 13, 2016. Susan is survived by her sons, Anthony and Michael, daughters, Lisa and Gina, sister, Laurie, her grandchildren Joseph, Michael, Kayla, John, Krystal, Brian, and Cameron, great grandchildren Joey Jr. and Salina and great grand niece Peri. A small service will be held...

Maryruth Price Pfeiffer

Maryruth Price Pfeiffer

June 9, 2016

Maryruth Price Pfeiffer, our beautiful mother and the heart of our family, went to Heaven on June 9th. She was born on the 4th of July, 1928, in Dearborn, Michigan. Maryruth was the daughter of the late Eleanore and Martin Price. She grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and graduated from the Beaumont School. She attended Ursuline College and Case...

Kenneth E. Maldon

Kenneth E. Maldon

June 5, 2016

Kenneth E. Maldon, 60, of Boynton Beach and formerly of East Meadow, NY passed away on Sunday June 5, 2016. He is survived by his loving father Anthony Maldon of Boynton Beach, sister and brother-in-law Christine & Michael Gruter of Bellmore, NY, a brother and sister-in-law Peter & Rhea Maldon of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased...

Juliane Howard

Juliane Howard

June 5, 2016

Juliane Howard, 30, of Boynton Beach, passed away on June 5, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Devin Howard and two daughters, Julonie Howard and Jianna Howard, mother, Jucelia Freiberg, brother, Atos (Alicia) Almeida, nephew, Atos Almeida Jr. and niece, Adrianna Almeida. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at Lorne &...

Vincent L. Quarta

Vincent L. Quarta

June 4, 2016

Vincent L. Quarta, of Delray Beach passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Born on March 17, 1942 in Highland Park, IL and raised in Lake Forest, IL., Vince, as a young boy was a Cub and Boy Scout and also an altar boy. His summer jobs were as a caddy and operating the movie projector for his father's theatre....

Arthur L. Cloutier

Arthur L. Cloutier

June 4, 2016

Arthur L. Cloutier, 91, of Boynton Beach and Falls Church, VA passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Arthur was a member of the Royal Canadian Navy and Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church. He was predeceased by his wife Yvette Cloutier in 2004. Survived by his children Rosanne Cloutier of FL, Robert Cloutier of ID, Teresa Croscup of...