Frank A. Bower
Jun 11, 2014
Frank A. Bower, renowned orchestra leader, died on June 11, 2014 in Delray Beach, FL at the age of 98. Frank was born in Bradford, England to William and Alice(Spencer) Bower. Frank lead orchestras in the north of England, New York and Florida. Frank is survived by his sons, Bruce Bower of Delray Beach, FL and Neil Bower of Phoenix,...
Dorothy Yarnell Moody
Jun 10, 2014
Dorothy Yarnell Moody, 73, of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on June 10, 2014. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Dick Moody; son, Kurtis Gene Moody; daughter, Kelley Kathleen Moody; grandchildren, Zachary Moody, Tessa Moody, Ashley Grigorian and 2nd Lt Casey Escamillia, Marine Corp. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2014 from 7:00PM...
Domenic J. Marotta
Jun 6, 2014
Domenic J. Marotta, 80, of Delray Beach passed away on June 6, 2014. Born and raised in East Boston and moved to Florida in 1957 with his first wife and daughter and later had two more children. He owned and operated a furniture refinishing business and other furniture related businesses in the Delray Beach area. He retired at a young...
Jack D. Johnson
Jun 1, 2014
Jack D. Johnson, 82, of Delray Beach, passed away on June 1, 2014. He retired from FP&L after 40 years of service. Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy McAfee Johnson, daughters, Debra L.(Richard) Smith and Cindy L. (Henry) Hoyman, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Jack was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers and great grandson...
Margaret Ellen Hayes
May 28, 2014
Margaret Ellen Hayes, of Delray Beach and formerly of Mahopac, New York, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband Thomas J. Hayes, children: Mary Anne George, Thomas J. Hayes, Margaret A. Wilson, Timothy J. Hayes and Patrick J. Hayes, 8 grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 2, 2014, 11:00 AM...
Ray Burtka
May 24, 2014
Ray Burtka, Korean Conflict veteran (USAF), passed away on 5-24-14 he was 84yrs. of age. Ray is survived by three children Terri, Ray Jr., and Linda as well as 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on May 29, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1000 Lantana Road, Lantana, FL. Interment with...
Tecla Streit
May 23, 2014
Tecla "Sue" G. Streit, 87, formerly of Delray Beach passed way on May 23, 2014 in Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Matthew G. Streit, loving daughter of the late Wally and Anna Gella, devoted mother of Sharon (David) Smith, Denise (Michael) Evans, Matthew (Leslie) Streit and Gregory Streit, dear sister of Alexander Gella and the late Marya, John, Olga...
Margaret Elaine Petrosky
May 23, 2014
Margaret Elaine Petrosky, 95, of Boca Raton and formerly from Manhasset, Long Island passed away on May 23, 2014. She was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Margaret is survived by her son, Bill Petrosky of Boca Raton. A mass of intention will be held at St. Lucy Catholic Church (3510 South Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, FL) on April...
Kerry W. Vockel
May 16, 2014
Kerry Jo "KJ" Willson Willard Vockel, 59, of Delray Beach, FL, and formerly of the Saratoga County area of New York state, passed away on May 16, 2014. Kerry (KJ) is survived by her beloved husband, James S. Vockel, of Delray Beach, FL, and her adoring son, Daniel R. Willard of Gansevoort, NY. Kerry's (KJ's) vocational career is highlighted by...
Ralph F. Towle
May 15, 2014
Ralph F. Towle, 90, of Boca Raton, passed away on May 15, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Cindy Towle and son-in-law Jimmy Sterling, sister in law, Irma, and family members, Muriel Grace and Cindy Tirronen. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy and son, Ken. Funeral services will be private.
Charles Franklin Somerville
May 12, 2014
Charles Franklin Somerville, 93, of Ft. Pierce, FL, and formerly of Rockaway, NJ, died peacefully on May 12, 2014, in Hospice By the Sea, Boca Raton, FL. Charles was a man of many names: Frank to those in childhood, Slim to those in the military service and afterwards, Charlie to those in his retirement years. He also changed the spelling...
Mary W. Farley
May 8, 2014
"If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever." Mary W. Farley died peacefully surrounded by her family in Gulf Stream, Florida on May 8, 2014. Mary was a beautiful, vibrant and gracious lady, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all. Mary was born on...
Ernie Motsinger
May 6, 2014
Ernie Motsinger, 93, of Delray Beach and formerly of Miami Springs, FL passed away suddenly on May 6, 2014. Ernie was predeceased by wife, Patricia and son Anthony. He is survived by son, Kim (Carol) of Delray Beach, daughter in law Marie, grandsons, Blair (Shannon) of Tampa, Lance (Melissa) of Mia Springs, granddaughter Teresa of CT, sister, Rita in IL...
Donald Joseph Oliver
May 3, 2014
Donald Joseph "Joe" Oliver, 50, of Delray Beach, FL and formally of California passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2014. Joe is survived by wife, Elaine Hayes Oliver; mother, Marie Farley; sister, Sheila Oliver; daughter, Shawna Justine Oliver; grandchildren, Peyton and Addison Smith; beloved auntie, Dorothy Christensen and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...
Catherine Aspland Diggans
Apr 28, 2014
Catherine A. Diggans, 89, widow of LeRoy E. Diggans, died on April 28, 2014, in Chatham, NJ. A longtime resident of Delray Beach, FL, she had been active in the local travel business for over 30 years and had been a member of St. Vincent Ferrer parish. Recently she had resided in Chatham, NJ with her daughter and family....
James Wilbur Huff
Apr 28, 2014
James Wilbur Huff, 95, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Williamsville, New York and Centralia, Illinois passed away on April 28, 2014. Â Wilbur was born the 2 nd of 10 children of Helen and Al Hix Huff of Centralia, IL. Raised on a subsistence farm he was the first child to graduate from college (University of Illinois) with...
Scott J. Phillips
Apr 27, 2014
Scott J. Phillips, 24, of Delray Beach, passed away on April 27, 2014 after a motorcycle crash two weeks prior. Scott is survived by his parents, Ralph and Ellen Phillips, his younger brother, Jeffrey, grandparents, Ralph and Janice Phillips of Delray Beach, Earl and Michele Kratzer of Las Cruces, NM as well as loving aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. He...
Marcia A. Gerstenberg
Apr 27, 2014
Marcia A. Gerstenberg, of Delray Beach peacefully passed away on April 27, 2014. She enjoyed a successful career as a Paralegal and teacher of Paralegal studies at Northeastern University. Marcia will be missed by all, but will live in our hearts and memories forever. She is survived by her husband, Roy, daughter, Lisa Smith, sons, Roy and Eric and 7...
John T. Wolfram
Apr 25, 2014
John T. Wolfram, 78, of Plantation, FL and formerly of Delray Beach, FL passed away April 25, 2014. He was graduate of Lena (IL) High School and was an Air Force veteran serving in Japan after which he had a long career programming for IBM in Boca Raton. Most currently a member of St. David Catholic Church in Davie, FL,...
Richard P. Siegel
Apr 21, 2014
Richard P. Siegel, 70, of Highland Beach, passed away on April 21, 2014. He is survived by his sisters, Sharon (James) Murphy, Dianne Scirri, Mary Ann (Robert) Harris, and brothers, Michael (Li Ping) Siegel, Mark Siegel, Christopher Siegel and John Siegel, step-daughter, Denise Cook and step-son, Philip Cook. Richard was very active at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Highland...
