Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Kerry W. Vockel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Catherine Aspland Diggans

April 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

James Wilbur Huff

April 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.  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

Scott J. Phillips

April 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

Marcia A. Gerstenberg

April 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

John T. Wolfram

April 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

Richard P. Siegel

April 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...

Robert Burton Holmes

Robert Burton Holmes

April 21, 2014

Robert B. Holmes, 76, of Delray Beach passed away on April 21, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughter, Linda A. (James) Edwards of Franklin, MA, grandchildren, Dana and Lauren Edwards, great grandson, Landon Edwards, son, Robert W. (Teresa) Holmes of Medford, MA, grandchildren, David and Michael Holmes. Bob enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and friends....

William G. Carr

William G. Carr

April 20, 2014

William G. Carr, Jr. 90, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Dorothy A. (Leahy) Carr; a son, Rev. David W. Carr, President of Cardinal Newman High School, West Palm Beach, FL; three daughters, Mary Ellen Berg and her husband, Lawrence of North Grafton,...

Gerald Heber Williston

Gerald Heber Williston

April 19, 2014

Gerald Heber Williston, 84, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his home in Boynton Beach, Florida. Born in Bay Du Vin, New Brunswick, Canada on July 09, 1929 he was the son of Clay and Alexa Williston. When he was 17 years old he migrated to the United States and resided there for...

Charles Francis Parker

Charles Francis Parker

April 12, 2014

Charles Francis Parker, 62, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Attleboro, MA died on April 12, 2014.  Born in Attleboro, MA on February 24, 1952, Mr. Parker was the son of the late Richard M. and Lillian Trafton Parker.  He was educated in the Attleboro School System, graduating in 1970 from Attleboro High School.  He went on to...

Thomas M. Mcquaid, Sr.

Thomas M. Mcquaid, Sr.

April 10, 2014

Thomas M. McQuaid, Sr., 67, of Delray Beach and formerly of Key Largo for 10 years, passed away Thursday, April 10 th , 2014 with his family by his bedside.  Thomas`s career was self employed custom home services, who loved family time and being out on the water as he was an avid fisherman.  The last 9 years he...

William M. Dewitt

William M. Dewitt

April 7, 2014

William M. DeWitt, 78, of Delray Beach passed away on April 7, 2014. William is survived by his wife, Wanda W. DeWitt and children; Elizabeth DeWitt Blevins, Susie DeWitt Bouhouli, Kimberly DeWitt Ledford, William Manley DeWitt, Jr., Jan Davis, Barbara Weeks, Robert F. Mims, Julie Caracciola and Tia Grady Massey. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Charles...

James Robert Bush

James Robert Bush

April 5, 2014

James Robert Bush, 72, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Chesapeake, VA, peacefully passed away at his home on April 5, 2014. Jim was born on January 3, 1942 in Newport News, VA. He was known for his sense of humor (jokes) and brought laughter to everyone he met. Jim was loved by so many people and will be...

Lynette Kleinhenz

Lynette Kleinhenz

April 1, 2014

Lynette Reid - Kleinhenz, 66, of Boca Raton and formerly of Bay City, MI, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Kleinhenz; daughters, Joy Marie Morrison and Stacie Lynn Gonzalez; sister, Cathy (K.C.) Reid-Satchell; grandchildren, Juan Islas, Elisabeth Islas, Adam Gonzalez, Amanda Gonzalez and Esperanza Gonzalez; great-grandson,...