Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Cass Lisa Rodeman
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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...
Florence Riess
January 12, 2015
Florence (nee: Poweska) Riess, 88, passed away peacefully at Boca Raton Regional Hospital on January 12, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Riess and daughter of late Victor and Mary Poweska. Born on June 27, 1926 and raised in New York City, she graduated from Commercial Central High School and was a legal secretary before...
Andrew Pisecki
January 8, 2015
Andrew Pisecki, "Mr. Pi", age 76, of Delray Beach, FL and formally of Tolland, CT, born in Worcester, MA lost his battle with melanoma on January 8, 2015. After working as a tool and die machinist with Pratt & Whitney, he found his true calling as a salesman with Willington Nameplates, where he retired after more than twenty years...
William E. Fay Jr.
January 7, 2015
William E. Fay, Jr., peacefully passed away January 7, 2015 at his home in The Village of Golf, FL at the age of 97. He is survived by his two daughters, Linda F. Gerrard of Seattle, WA and Lisa H. Fay of Voorhees, NJ, his son, William E. Fay III (Nell), of The Village of Golf, FL, brother James R....
Gregory J. Fugate
January 7, 2015
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, January 11th from 2-4pm with a 3:30pm Memorial Service at Lorne and Sons Funeral Home, 745 NE 6th Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33483.
John V. Ambrose
January 6, 2015
John V. Ambrose, 68, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Worcester, MA passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. John retired from the Secret Service. He then went on to work with the State Department for the Office of the Inspector General. He also worked for RTC and the FDIC before retiring in 1997. John is survived by his...
Carol Leslie Starr
January 2, 2015
Carol Leslie Starr, 43, of Deerfield Beach, passed away on January 2, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Starr Bauer, mother, Charlene Starr, father, Greg Starr, sister, Barbara Starr Ward, and brother, Michael Starr. A visitation will be held on Tuesday January 6, 2015 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 745 NE 6th Ave. (North...
Patricia A. Gilberg
December 28, 2014
Patricia A. Gilberg, 77, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Worcester, MA passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Patricia was a teacher in the Worcester Public School system for 35 years and a former nun with the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. She belonged to Emmanuel Church in Delray and was a member of numerous charitable organizations. ...
Barbara H. Carpenter
December 28, 2014
Suzanne "Barbara" Hayward Carpenter of Delray Beach, Florida, and formerly Greenwich, Connecticut passed away peacefully on December 28, 2014. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Barbara was a long time member of the Rye Twigg and Greenwich Hospital auxiliary. She is survived by her children Hilary Carpenter Lynch, of Village of Golf, Florida, Patricia Lathem Carey of Darien, Connecticut, Edward Brewster...


