Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Kathryn M. Kane

Kathryn M. Kane

Mar 3, 2015

Kathryn M. Kane, 65, of Delray Beach, passed away March 3, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Mary Kane, and brothers Richard and James Kane. She was predeceased by her father, James Kane in 1992. Friends will gather on Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM with a 6:00PM memorial service at Lorne & Sons Funeral Home 745...

Robert Joseph Charles

Robert Joseph Charles

Mar 2, 2015

Robert Joseph Charles (Bob) passed away on March 2, 2015 at Abbey Delray South in Delray Beach, Florida. Born on March 30, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Evelyn Klein Charles and the stepson of Samuel Charles of Downingtown, PA. He moved to Downingtown in 1944 and attended Downingtown High School, Class of 1946. He resided...

Harlis L. Shannon

Harlis L. Shannon

Feb 28, 2015

Harlis L. Shannon, 87, of Greenbrier, AR and formerly of Delray Beach, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015. He was born March 16, 1927 in Mars, PA to the late William Leslie Shannon and Florence Cashdollar Shannon. Harlis was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty Lee Shannon and one sister, Evelyn...

Thomas J. Hayes

Thomas J. Hayes

Feb 26, 2015

Thomas J. Hayes, 83, of Delray Beach and formerly of Mahopac, NY passed away on February 26, 2015. Thomas was a member of 82nd Airborne and Knights of Columbus. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Ellen Hayes in 2014. Thomas is survived by his children, Mary Anne George, Thomas J. Hayes, Margaret Wilson, Timothy J. Hayes, Patrick J. Hayes...

Pierce A. Koslosky

Pierce A. Koslosky

Feb 25, 2015

Pierce A. Koslosky, 94, of Ocean Ridge, FL and formerly of Watchung, NJ passed away on February 25, 2015. Mr. Koslosky was born in Shenandoah, PA on May 12, 1920. He was the Chairman and President of Magnolia Metal Corporation of Omaha, NE. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Betty L. of Ocean Ridge, FL, 7 children...

Mary L. Ternullo

Mary L. Ternullo

Feb 25, 2015

Mary L. (nee:Texeira) Ternullo, 84, of Delray Beach passed away at her home on February 25, 2015. Mary was born on March 9, 1930 in Fall River, MA and was raised in East Cambridge, MA. She married James Ternullo, her husband of 58 years, and moved to Somerville, MA to raise their two children. Mary & Jim owned and operated...

Robert R. Dugas

Robert R. Dugas

Feb 24, 2015

Bob Dugas, 98, of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Nashua, New Hampshire, peacefully entered eternity on February 24, 2015. A man of faith, Bob is now joyfully reunited with his Savior, his wife Jeannette (Soucy) Dugas, and so many loved ones. His daughter Carol (Dugas) Woodward and son Bob Dugas and their families, as well as many close friends...

Nicholas Joseph Bruno

Nicholas Joseph Bruno

Feb 19, 2015

Nicholas Joseph Bruno, 99 years, of Delray Beach passed away on February 19, 2015.  Nick served as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corp during World War II, stationed in New Mexico where he was a bombardier instructor on the B-17 Flying Fortress, and was honorably discharged.  He worked for Trans World Airlines at Kennedy Airport in New...

Cass Lisa Rodeman

Cass Lisa Rodeman

Feb 18, 2015

Cass Lisa Rodeman, 47 of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Sayville, Long Island, NY passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Cass is survived by her father, John P. (Linda) Rodeman, Jr. of Delray Beach, FL; mother, Margaret L'Hommedieu of Oak Island, NY; grandmother, Joan Rodeman of Delray Beach, FL; brother, Max Rodeman...

Michael James Powers

Michael James Powers

Feb 17, 2015

Michael James Powers of Boynton Beach, Florida, died suddenly on February 17, 2015. He was 63. Born in Freeport, New York, he is preceded in death by his parents, James F. and Dorothy A. Powers. Michael is survived by Mary Johnson Powers -- his beloved and devoted wife of 40 years, his children -- John-Patrick of Washington DC and...

Sophie "Skip" Tyson

Sophie "Skip" Tyson

Feb 16, 2015

Sophie "Skip" Tyson, 94, of Delray Beach, FL passed away February 16, 2015. She was the daughter of Louis and Teresa Mingola. She migrated to Delray from Port Washington, NY with her husband Harry in 1957 and started a family soon after. Together, in the early 60's, they owned and operated The Clambox, one of the first restaurants in west...

Elsie R. Labrador

Elsie R. Labrador

Feb 7, 2015

Elsie R. Labrador, 88, of Boynton Beach passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 after an afternoon filled with love and laughter and is now at peace with Our Lord. Nana, as she was known by many, was incredibly independent, a conversationalist, and was loved by all that had the opportunity to know her. She loved to share her immense...

Edna H. Schneider

Edna H. Schneider

Feb 3, 2015

Edna H. Schneider died at her residence on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the age of 102 years, 3 months, 29 days. She lived her life in the Lord and she died in the Lord. Edna was born on October 4, 1912 in Baldwin, IL to Ernst Huseman and Bertha née Winkelfoss. Edna was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church...

Sally L. Decarie

Sally L. Decarie

Jan 30, 2015

Sally L. DeCarie, 85, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Palm Beach Gardens passed away on January 30, 2015. Mrs. DeCarie was predeceased by her sons, Robert & Paul DeCarie, and her grandson, William Tilley. Sally is survived by her daughters, Jeanie Tilley (William "Billy") and Susan Burdzilauskas (Willis); brother, William Cowan (RoseAnn); grandchildren, Erika, Chad & Wesley Burdzilauskas Brenan,...

Dorothy W. Lennertz

Dorothy W. Lennertz

Jan 26, 2015

Dorothy W. Lennertz, 92, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Tampa, FL having been born and raised in Brooklyn, NY passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015.  Ms. Lennertz worked for the Navy Department during WWII and then spent many years travelling the world as a travel agent, before settling in south Florida.  Dorothy is survived by her...

William "Bud" Merrill Iii

William "Bud" Merrill Iii

Jan 25, 2015

William "Bud" Merrill III, 80, of Delray Beach, passed away quietly with his family by his side on Sunday January 25, 2015. He was born in Canton Ohio and moved to the Delray Beach area 1945. Bud graduated from Seacrest High School 1952. He served as an Officer in the United States Army 2nd Armored Div. in the Korean War....

Sandra Rae Myers

Sandra Rae Myers

Jan 23, 2015

Sandra Rae Myers, 45, of Lake Worth, FL and formerly of Milwaukee, WI. passed away January 23, 2015. She was a graduate of Divine Savior High School and the University of Wisconsin. Sandra was involved in the Palm Beach Community helping countless children in her role as an occupational therapist at Bethesda Memorial Hospital over the last 20 yrs. She...

Jerry Warren Gamble

Jerry Warren Gamble

Jan 18, 2015

Jerry Warren Gamble, age 83, of Delray Beach FL., passed away peacefully on January 18, 2015. Jerry is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Fasone and Jessica Gamble, son Jeffrey Gamble, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 N. Swinton Ave., Delray...

Donald R. Ewen

Donald R. Ewen

Jan 17, 2015

Donald Ross Ewen of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Breezy Point, NY passed away peacefully on January 17, 2015 at the age of 94. Born January 1, 1921, Donald was a captain in the Merchant Marines and traveled the world. Mass of Christian burial will take place at Emmanuel Catholic Church, 15700 South Military Trail, Delray Beach on Wednesday,...

Joseph Samuel Bell

Joseph Samuel Bell

Jan 15, 2015

Joseph S. Bell, 72, of Boca Raton and formerly of Rosemont, PA passed away peacefully on January 15, 2015. He was the loving husband of Margaret A. (Peggy, nee Madden)and loving father of Marita, John, Jackie, (nee Coffre), and Jimmy. Grandfather to Luke,Mia, Julian, and Grayson; sister-in-law of Marita Mugler, and uncle of Joseph, Marc, Donna, Alexa, Jake, Stephen, Stephen...