Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Louise Ann Maldon

Louise Ann Maldon

Nov 4, 2014

Louise Ann Maldon, 83, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of East Meadow, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.  She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.  Louise is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Anthony Maldon; loving mother to three, Kenneth Maldon, Peter (Rhea) Maldon, and Christine (Michael) Gruter; devoted sister to...

Jane Lorentz Gleason

Jane Lorentz Gleason

Nov 1, 2014

Jane L. Gleason, 76, a noted interior designer in both Greenwich, CT and Palm Beach, FL died suddenly on Saturday, November 1 at Delray Medical Center. She was the daughter of Robert and Mary Lorentz. Jane co-founded Davenport, Inc. in Greenwich, CT in 1996 and Davenport Too in Palm Beach, FL in 2006. She was born in Chicago, IL and...

Joseph R. De Luca

Joseph R. De Luca

Oct 31, 2014

On October 31, 2014 retired Air Force Lieutenant General Joseph R. De Luca peacefully left his earthly family and friends to join his beloved wife, Doris, of 60 years, his two sons, Pat and Joel, and treasured ancestors to begin his next journey. We were blessed to have loved him and been loved by him, and the world is a...

Paul W. Kraemer

Paul W. Kraemer

Oct 30, 2014

Paul W. Kraemer, 93, of Delray Beach and originally of Glen Lake, MN passed away on October 30, 2014. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Mr. Kraemer served in the Navy during WWII. He volunteered for deep sea diving and marine engineering. He was assigned to clear sunken ships from...

Frank H. Freeman

Frank H. Freeman

Oct 29, 2014

Frank Freeman, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed on October 29, 2014. One of 'The Greatest Generation" he grew up in the Great Depression and served in World War II. Staff Sergeant Freeman flew 51 missions as a ball turret gunner on an Army Air Corp B-17, The Sandman, and was honored for his service during Operation Frantic, shuttle missions between...

Eleanore Irene Schneider

Eleanore Irene Schneider

Oct 28, 2014

Eleanore I. Schneider, 88, of Delray Beach, and formerly of Perth Amboy, NJ passed away on October 28, 2014. She worked for Revlon as a secretary for 30 years, was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Rosary Society, recipient of the Regina Nostra Award by Bishop McCarrick and a member of the Emmanuel Catholic Church Ladies Guild. Eleanore...

Joseph B. Pavlik

Joseph B. Pavlik

Oct 24, 2014

Joseph B. Pavlik, 91, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA passed away on October 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife Marie Lochoski Pavlik and sisters Irene Zelinka of Port St. Lucie, FL. and Feenie Ondrick of Wilkes-Barre, PA. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 30, 2014, 11:00 AM at Emmanuel Catholic Church,...

Randall G. Cooper

Randall G. Cooper

Oct 23, 2014

"Coach" Randy Cooper's journey on this earth ended on October 23, 2014. He shall be remembered not for his death but for the way he "played" the game of life. He lived and loved athletics his entire life. Born in West Virginia in 1929, he was a star athlete in high school playing four years of football, basketball and track,...

Richard A. Ziska

Richard A. Ziska

Oct 20, 2014

Richard "Rich" A. Ziska, 64, of Delray Beach and formerly of Ravenna, OH passed away peacefully on October 20, 2014.  Rich had a 30 year career with FPL serving as a Division Load Dispatcher.  He loved traveling, fishing, boating, NASCAR, playing pool, poker tournaments, Wii Bowling and bending elbows with his friends.  He is survived by his loving wife,...

Sharon C. Courter

Sharon C. Courter

Oct 10, 2014

Sharon C. Courter, 73, of Delray Beach, passed away on October 10, 2014. She is survived by her only son, Howard J. Courter and his wife, Rina and granddaughter, Alexandra. The family will hold a private memorial service. Sharon was a loving and caring nurse and for that reason contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Hospice of...

Frank Cerone

Frank Cerone

Oct 10, 2014

Frank Cerone, 69, of Delray Beach and formerly of Cambridge and Woburn, MA passed away on October 10, 2014. He loved playing with the Palm Beach Senior softball league. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, brother, John "Jackie" (Johanna) Cerone, sisters, Patsy (Don) Nyhan, Mary Ann Mahoney and Carol (Bob) Gleason, aunt, Marie "Tootsie" Joyce, cousins, Jay Joyce and...

Charles Carl Bullock Sr.

Charles Carl Bullock Sr.

Oct 6, 2014

Charles Carl Bullock, Sr., 89, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Deltona, FL passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 6, 2014. Charles was born in Milmont Park, PA to George and Jenny Bullock on January 17, 1925. He was a proud US Army veteran of WW II. Charles served as a Combat Engineer in the 7th Engineer Battalion....

Dorothy H. Engels

Dorothy H. Engels

Oct 5, 2014

Dorothy H. Engels, 94, of Boynton Beach passed away on October 5, 2014. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Wilbur H. Engel in 2001. She is survived by her 3 children, William C. of Centerport, NY, Douglas H. of Albany, NY and Linda J. Jordan of Guilderland, NY, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends may call on Friday October...

Bessie I. Artybridge

Bessie I. Artybridge

Sep 29, 2014

Bessie Irene Artybridge of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Prince George Virginia, and Wilson, North Carolina, died on September 29, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bessie Irene Artybridge, daughter of the late Haywood Comillus Sessoms and Addie Deadmon Sessoms was born February 2, 1945. Bessie married David J.L. Artybridge in August 2, 1970. Bessie received her early education in the...

John Francis Mayo

John Francis Mayo

Sep 28, 2014

John Mayo, 80, passed away peacefully at home in Delray Beach, Florida on Sunday, September 28, 2014. John was born, John Francis Meo, on August 12, 1934, in Port Chester, New York, to the late Philip and Ester Meo. John attended Port Chester High School. He was in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division and later worked as a sheet rock...

William Francis Koskie

William Francis Koskie

Sep 28, 2014

William Francis "Bill" Koskie passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 28, 2014 at the age of 91. Bill was born on August 8, 1923 in Paterson, New Jersey, the son of William and Ellen Koskie. He attended local schools and then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He served our country proudly...

Elizabeth Niss Watson

Elizabeth Niss Watson

Sep 25, 2014

Elizabeth Niss Watson "Betty", 92, of West Palm Beach and formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, found eternal peace on September 25, 2014. She was the beloved daughter of Herman and Marie (Newett) Niss. Betty attended Downer Seminary and graduated from Pine Manor Junior College in Massachusetts. She was a former golf club champion in Wisconsin and Florida, a member of the...

Mary R. Brendle

Mary R. Brendle

Sep 17, 2014

Mary R. Brendle went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2014 at her home in Delray Beach. Mary Ellen was born on March 30, 1922 in Madison County, IL, to Henry and Bertha Rowekamp whose family homesteaded the land which is now Sunset Hills Country Club. She was a graduate of Edwardsville HS and attended Eastern Illinois State...

Jane Leigh Beaven

Jane Leigh Beaven

Sep 17, 2014

Jane Leigh Beaven, 78, of Delray Beach, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline MacDonald, son, Christopher Beaven, sister, Sally Cutler, and 2 grandchildren, Elizabeth and Duncan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach in charge of...

Josephine Lena Cicalese

Josephine Lena Cicalese

Sep 14, 2014

Josephine Lena Cicalese of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of New York passed away at home on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the age of 87. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Joseph; her daughter Theresa Bryan and husband Eugene of Palm Beach, FL; her son Michael and wife Julie Marie of Belmont, MA and her sisters...