Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach & Boynton Beach, Florida

Frances Fontaine Bourque

Frances Fontaine Bourque

July 15, 2025

Frances Fontaine Bourque of Delray Beach FL, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2025 following a short battle with recurrent pancreatic cancer. Frances, 84, is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Dr. Robert G. Bourque, her 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Andrew Bourque (Sandro) & Kira Brown; Chris Bourque (Charlie, Tyler, Bobby, Lucas);...

Martha Schubert

Martha Schubert

July 3, 2025

Martha Schubert, 100, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Washington, D.C. of complications from a recent fall. She passed peacefully, having been surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her late husband Raymond Joseph Schubert, and her siblings Elsie Mae Kirby, James Watson, William Watson, Rexford Watson, Laura Woodford, and Robert Watson.

Born March 7,...

Robert Johnson Hitchens, Jr.

Robert Johnson Hitchens, Jr.

July 2, 2025

Robert "Bob" Johnson Hitchens Jr., born in Williamsport, PA and raised in Chinook, MT and Watsontown, PA, passed away on July 2, 2025 at the age of 74. He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and a friend to all who knew him.

Bob was a proud graduate of Warrior Run High School, Turbotville, PA,...

Ralph "Kelly" O'Kelly Browning, Jr.

Ralph "Kelly" O'Kelly Browning, Jr.

June 21, 2025

Ralph "Kelly" O'Kelly Browning, Jr. passed away on June 21, 2025. Kelly started out as a firefighter and paramedic with Deltrail in 1977, from there to Lantana, then Palm Beach County. He was one of the first flight medics on Trauma Hawk. Kelly will be missed by Billie, his wife of 37 years, first wife Bobbi and son Michael,...

Mario G. Salvatore

Mario G. Salvatore

June 19, 2025

Mario G. Salvatore was born and raised in New York, where the sounds of doo-wop—especially favorites like Dion and the Belmonts—became the soundtrack of his youth. He had a passion for working on cars, and from an early age, his hands were never idle. Whether under the hood or behind a set of tools, Mario approached life with grit,...

Daisy Holung

Daisy Holung

June 19, 2025

Daisy Holung, 99, of Delray Beach passed away Thursday morning, June 19, 2025 at her home. She was born in St Ann, Jamaica to the late William and Irene Hue.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother and will be greatly missed.

Daisy is survived by daughters, Janice Chin of Boynton...

Debra E. Serritella

Debra E. Serritella

June 16, 2025

Debbie Serritella, 61 of Delray Beach, FL passed away on June 16, 2025.

Debbie was raised in Huntington, NY.  She was a beloved mother to her darling daughter, Gianna, and a treasured sister and sister-in-law to Robin and Randy Hunt.  She was predeceased by her parents, Elaine and Gilbert Dickholtz.

Debbie was an accomplished equestrian...

Denis James Reilly

Denis James Reilly

June 15, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Denis James Reilly, who left this world unexpectedly on June 15, 2025, the evening of Father's Day weekend. He was 84 years old.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, on January 28, 1941, Denis was raised in West Haven and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1958. He went...

Jay Michael Callaway

Jay Michael Callaway

June 12, 2025

Jay Michael (Mike) Callaway passed away at his home in Boynton Beach, Florida at the age of 69 on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

A native of Delray Beach, he was born on August 18, 1955 to J. Major and Bunny Callaway and was a brother to J. Major Callaway, Jr. and Kathleen Mann. He is survived by...

Adorno "John" Joseph Prosperi, Jr.

Adorno "John" Joseph Prosperi, Jr.

June 7, 2025

Adorno "John" Joseph Prosperi Jr., a beloved patriarch known for his love of family, his Italian heritage, and the many cherished friendships he cultivated at the beach, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was 90 years old.

Born on October 27, 1934, in Washington D.C., Adorno successfully established and grew a thriving furniture refinishing,...

Harold Louis Vanarnem, Iii

Harold Louis Vanarnem, Iii

June 5, 2025

Harold "Sonny" VanArnem III, a visionary technologist, entrepreneur, sportsman, and loving father, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Delray Beach, Florida. He was 84 years old.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sonny's life journey defied convention and exceeded expectations. A gifted athlete, he played college football as a wide receiver at the University of Cincinnati before...

Edna M. Cacchioli

Edna M. Cacchioli

June 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edna Cacchioli, who passed away peacefully at the age of 96. Edna was born on January 12th, 1929, and grew up in Paterson, NJ with her siblings, Leon, June and Edith. She lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind many cherished memories.

Edna was a...

James Frederick Stahl

James Frederick Stahl

June 3, 2025

James "Jim" F. Stahl lived a life grounded in faith, service, and family.  Born in Dayton, Ohio, and raised in North Miami Beach, he was the second of five brothers and a proud graduate of North Miami High and Florida Southern College.  Jim served honorably in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant and earning several commendations.  After...

Diane W. Lobkowicz

Diane W. Lobkowicz

June 1, 2025

Diane W. Lobkowicz, 67, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Webster and Natick, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2025.

She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother ("DiDi"), and friend to many. Diane was predeceased by her father, Richard Woznicki. She is survived by her husband Martin, her mother Virginia Woznicki, her...

Danny Paul Christ

Danny Paul Christ

May 29, 2025

Danny Paul Christ, 67, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away peacefully in his home on May 29, 2025.

Born on September 2, 1957, in Miami, Florida, Danny was the son of Robert and Theodora Christ.  Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving two enlistments.  He initially served as a dental hygienist stationed at...

Virginia Louise Foht Strucker

Virginia Louise Foht Strucker

May 22, 2025

Virginia Louise Foht Strucker, 87, of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025.

Born on November 29, 1937, in Erie, she was the beloved daughter of Charles Foht and Mary Cronin. A proud graduate of Mercyhurst University, Virginia earned her degree in 1960 and briefly taught first grade in New York, where her love for...

Helen O'Brien

Helen O'Brien

May 14, 2025

Helen O'Brien, 81, went to the Lord peacefully on May 14, 2025, with her loving family by her side in Delray Beach, Florida. Helen was born on August 5, 1943, in Manhattan, NY to Francis "Frank" and Mary "May" (Connolly) Dempsey.

Helen was predeceased by her husband, Edward "Ed" O'Brien, in 2020 and her infant son, Timothy...

Nancy W. Graham

Nancy W. Graham

May 14, 2025

Nancy W. Graham of Delray Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after a brief illness.

Nancy Ellizabeth Wheeler was born on May 8, 1939 to Alfred and Eleanor Wheeler in Bellerose, NY. She received a B.F.A from Columbia University in New York, and a Masters of Education from Ohio State University.

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Dale T. Hussey

Dale T. Hussey

May 12, 2025

Dale Thomas Hussey, 77, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on May 12, 2025 at JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida following a period of declining health.

Born on May 16,1947 he was the son of Frank and Muriel Hussey. He was a 1965 graduate of Rockland District High School in Rockland, Maine. Following high...

Elaine Muriel Stroker

Elaine Muriel Stroker

May 11, 2025

Elaine (Ellie) Muriel Stroker, passed away peacefully May 11, 2025.  Born September 26, 1929 in Chicago Illinois and lived her childhood days in Forest Park, Illinois. She attended DePauw University and graduated from Rockford College with a BA in teaching. Ellie lived in Rockford, Illinois for many years until retiring to Vero Beach, FL then to Boynton Beach, FL.  ...