Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Kathleen Maud Cooke
March 27, 2025
Kathleen Maud (Goodwin) Cooke, died peacefully in her sleep after suffering various health issues, in Boynton Beach, Florida on March 27, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Roy Denham Cooke and son, Randolph Powe, sisters, Ena Robinson and Cynthia Goodwin, and brother, Lloyd Goodwin. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Ngozi) Mensah; Elaine (Peter) McMaster;...
William Strucker
March 27, 2025
William Strucker of Delray Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at 94 on March 27, 2025. He was born May 12, 1930, in Erie, PA, to Howard and Helen Strucker and was a brother to Richard Strucker.
After graduating from Temple University in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, William served two years as a pharmacist...
Edward J. Macaluso
March 11, 2025
Edward J. Macaluso, 70, of Delray Beach passed away on March 11, 2025. Â Edward is survived by his sister, Kathleen Farinella (Charles), brother, James Macaluso, his nephew, Brian DePouli (Kim), and his great-nephews Nico and Luca DePouli. Â Edward worked in the Palm Beach County School system for over 30 years.
There will be a 10:30am Funeral Mass...
E. Robert Hanslip
March 9, 2025
E. Robert Hanslip passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 5, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the beloved son of Edward and Helen Suddarth Hanslip.
He spent his early years in the Kansas City area before attending Shawnee Mission High School. Midway through his high school years,...
Denise Y. Stuff
March 7, 2025
Denise Y. Stuff, 74, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Indian Harbour Beach, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Stuff was predeceased by her husband Thomas W. Stuff in February 2024.
Denise is survived by her daughter, Lisa Barreto, and granddaughter, Anna Barreto, of Seffner, FL. Denise was...
Anthony Joseph Scerbo
February 26, 2025
Anthony Joseph Scerbo of West Caldwell, NJ, and Delray Beach, FL, died peacefully on February 26, 2025.
He was born on June 15, 1967, in Jersey City, the second of three children to Joanna and Anthony Scerbo.
Anthony and his siblings were raised in Jersey City and then Pompton Plains. He attended Pequannock Township High...
Elizabeth Rooney
February 25, 2025
Elizabeth (Liz) Rooney, 88, of Boynton Beach and formerly Brownsville, Pennsylvania left us to join her beloved Chuck on February 25, 2025.
Liz was an accomplished seamstress, making many of her daughters' clothes as children. She was a knowledgeable bookkeeper.  In retirement she enjoyed walking and reading. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church...
Clifford A. Roberson
February 20, 2025
Clifford A. Roberson passed peacefully into God's Kingdom on February 20, 2025, following a brief illness at Bethesda Hospital. Â He was 72.
Cliff was born in Saranac Lake, New York on November 14, 1952. Â He spent his early years living in a lakeside home on Flower Lake, adjacent to Saranac Lake. Â This mountain lake setting ignited Cliff's...
John E. Schnebly
February 20, 2025
John E. "Jack" Schnebly, 88, of Delray Beach passed away February 20, 2025. Jack was born in Bay Shore Hospital, LI, NY on August 25, 1936 to the parents of Elias Schnebly and Frances Schnebly.
Jack went to Central Islip Grade School and graduated from Central Islip High School in 1955. Â He married Grace Spera in 1957....
James Scott Mcowen
February 11, 2025
James Scott McOwen, DVM, Lt. Col., US Air Force, Ret., loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness on February 11th, 2025. Â Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dr. James Allison McOwen and Mary Sumption McOwen, Scott was a proud resident of Delray Beach, Florida for more than 70 years.
...John Joseph Todino, Jr.
February 9, 2025
John Joseph Todino of Delray Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Delray Beach Medical Center.
He was the loving husband of Arlene (Dee) Todino (nee Simmonds), loving father of Joseph J. Todino, loving father-in-law to Lisa Todino (nee Palacino), and loving grandfather to Caitlin Lebow.
John was born in Brooklyn,...
Mary Susan Rivers Fuller
February 9, 2025
Mary Susan Rivers Fuller, 84, of Delray Beach, FL, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to the late Dr. Lawrence and Mrs. Genevieve Rivers on November 14th, 1940 in Lexington, Massachusetts. At the age of 4 years old her family moved to Cape...
Dale S. Frost
February 8, 2025
Dale S. Frost, 81, of Delray Beach, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy K. Frost, on January 1, 2025.
Dale is survived by his son David of Delray Beach, his daughter Christina Klemm and son-in-law Thomas Klemm of Delray Beach, his son Daniel and daughter-in-law Maria of Clyde, NC,...
Michael William Goldrick
January 25, 2025
Michael William Goldrick of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025 at the age of 86. Â A native of New Jersey, Mike moved to Delray Beach with his family in 1978 where he spent many happy years surrounded by great friends and family. Â Known affectionately as "Gator Mike" to his friends, Mike was a devoted fan of...
Lois Mae Billingsley
January 24, 2025
Lois Billingsley, 98, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on January 24, 2025.
She is survived by her daughters, Vicki (Mike) Scruggs and Debbi (Jack) Welch, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Lois will be laid to rest next to her husband, Owen T. Billingsley, at South Florida National Cemetery.
In lieu of...
Byram E. Dickes
January 22, 2025
Byram E. Dickes "By" of the Village of Golf, Florida and formerly of Winnetka, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 22, 2025. By is the son of Fred and Erma Dickes and was born in Huntertown, IN on March 23, 1934. Â The first of four children, in a house built in 1860...
Willis Rene Burdzilauskas
January 18, 2025
Willis Rene Burdzilauskas, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away with his family by his side on January, 18, 2025 in South Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. Born on February 1, 1946, in Fontenay, France, Willis spent his early years raised with his grandparents and mother.
In 1962, Willis and...
Carol Marie Gosnell
January 18, 2025
Carol Marie Gosnell, 67, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2025. She was a beloved sister, aunt, coworker, and friend who brought joy and laughter to everyone she met.
Carol was born in West Palm Beach, FL on December 24, 1957 to John and Mary Gosnell. She graduated from Cardinal Newman High School and went on to...
Ann Marie Piccione
January 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Ann, who left this world on January 15, 2025 at the age of 68. Â She was the heart of our family, a source of unwavering love, strength, and kindness, and her absence leaves a space that can never be filled.
Born on December 30, 1956, in Aurora,...
Eunice Rhoda Bishop
January 11, 2025
Mrs. Eunice Rhoda Fratus Bishop, age 86, of, Boynton Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at Delray Trauma Center in Delray, FL. following a head injury incurred in a slip and fall.
Eunice was born September 16, 1936, in Providence, RI, of the late Manuel and Mary Rose Morris Fratus. She graduated with...


