Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida
Jose G. Perez
April 1, 2014
Jose G. Perez, 85, of Delray Beach and formerly of Central Senado, Camaguey, Cuba passed away on April 1, 2014. Mr. Perez is survived by his wife, Helen of 65 years; his daughters, Diana and Patricia;his sons-in-law, William and Lonnie; his grandchildren, Rebecca, Joseph, Adam and Steven; his grandson-in-law, Frank; his granddaughter-in-law, Christine; and his great-grandchildren, Cosmo, Zenaida, Brady...
Maggie L. Hardin
March 29, 2014
Maggie L. Hardin, age 95, of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on March 29, 2014. Maggie was born in Benton, TN on January 10, 1919.  As a longtime resident of South Florida, everyone knew Maggie as the face of Eckerd Drugs for over 30 years. You couldn't miss her smile and her bright red...
James E. Womack
March 28, 2014
James E. Womack, 80, of Safety Harbor, FL and formerly of Delray Beach passed away on March 28, 2014. Jim was born in Delray Beach on March 22, 1934, son of Charles & Alma (nee: Jackson) Womack. He was the owner of Womack Sprinklers for 40 years. He is survived by his wife Donna Ramey Womack, son Mark Womack...
Walter Heinzinger
March 22, 2014
Walter Heinzinger, 82, of West Palm Beach, FL and Gilboa, NY passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014.  Walter was a man who loved the land and enjoyed working with his hands. Many years were spent teaching his family, especially his grandson, the wonders of nature.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #2695. Walter is...
Peter Anthony Ruggeri
March 19, 2014
Peter Anthony Ruggeri, 65, of Delray Beach and formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.  Pete was loved by so many people and he was blessed to have his great friends, Norris, Kristie, Anna, Bogden, Michael and Jan Zoyes and so many more whom were there through thick and thin. Peter was a hard worker...
Alice T. Jordan
March 19, 2014
Alice T. Jordan passed away on March 19, 2014 (St. Joseph's Day). Born in Brooklyn, NY, Alice lived there until moving to Florida in 1967 (initially living in Fort Lauderdale and later Delray Beach). She worked as an educator in the Florida public school system and as a paralegal.  A devoted Catholic and daily communicant, Alice served as a...
Victoria E. Melanson
March 16, 2014
Victoria E. Melanson, 98, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away on March 16, 2014. She was co-owner of two bakeries in South Norwalk and Wilton, CT. Victoria was a very talented and creative cake decorator, painter and quilter. She was a member of the Polish American Club, St. Thomas More and the Delray Beach Woman's Club....
Anecia K. Regis
March 13, 2014
Anecia K. Regis of Falmouth, MA and formerly of Boston, MA passed away on March 13, 2014 in Delray Beach, FL. She is survived by her brothers, Serge Shishik of Troy, NY and Leon Shishik of Waterford, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org
Jeffrey Eugene Messmore
March 10, 2014
Jeffrey E. Messmore, beloved son of Sue Messmore of Delray Beach and Dr. Peter Messmore of Ocala, was taken from us on Monday, March 10 th , 2014, just days before his 52 nd birthday. He was born on March 13, 1962, in Kokomo, Indiana. His brothers, Scott Messmore and Peter Messmore, Jr., will miss him terribly. Jeffrey is greatly...
Carol B. Mccarthy
March 10, 2014
Carol Brochu McCarthy, of Boynton Beach, passed away peacefully with her family by her side March 10, 2014 in Boynton Beach. She was born in Canaan, CT December 4, 1940, the daughter of Marie Antoinette and Wilfred Brochu. Carol was a graduate of Bentley University. She was employed by the Town of Manchester, CT for 21 years prior to retirement...
Jean C. Cornacchia
March 7, 2014
Jean C. Cornacchia, 89 of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Garden City, N.Y., passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014. Jean was the loving wife of the late Lawrence Sr. She is also predeceased by her daughter Rae Metheny and sister, Shirley Wolfe. Jean is survived by her four sons, Lawrence Jr. and his wife Maureen of Garden City...
James Leo Siers
March 3, 2014
James Leo Siers, 86, of Boynton Beach passed away on March 3, 2014. Leo was predeceased by his wife Edith in 1996. He is survived by his two sons, Michael D. Siers of Boynton Beach and Joseph B. Siers of Wesley Chapel, FL. He also leaves four grandchildren, James M Siers of Boca Raton, Chad J Siers (Meaghan) Siers of...
Erin M. Kimsey
March 1, 2014
Erin Kimsey, 44, passed away on Saturday, March 1st. She left us with her joy, love, laughter and courage. "Up then from the ground sprang I, inhaled the earth with such a cry tis not heard said, save from a man who was dead and is born again. About the trees my arms I wound like one gone mad, I...
Mary C. Mcgowan
February 25, 2014
Mary C. McGowan, 93, of Boynton Beach passed away on Feb 25th, 2014, exactly 21 years to the day after the passing of her husband Francis J. McGowan. She was born in Galway, Ireland. Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary F. Kemp of Willow Springs, NC; grandson, Thomas Kemp of Willow Springs, NC; brother, Jimmy Feerick of Ireland; sister-in-law,...
Loretta Manolakos
February 21, 2014
Loretta Manolakos, 71, of Delray Beach, passed away on February 21, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Manolakos, son, Chris (Mary) Manolakos; 2 daughters, Le'Ann (Joseph) Ziegler and Amy (Eric) Rumplik, 5 grandchildren, Jacob Ziegler, Benjamin Ziegler, Nicholas Manolakos, Kathie Quick and Taylor Rumplik, 2 sisters, Jo'Ann Fueller and Mary Fueller and brother William Fueller. A memorial service...
Albert C. Poole
February 3, 2014
Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 10:30 AM:
St. Lucy Church 3510 S Ocean Blvd Highland Beach, FL 33487
A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I...
Fannie Westrack
February 2, 2014
Fannie Westrack, 90, of Delray Beach passed away on February 2, 2014. She is survived by her son, Joseph Peterson, daughter in law, Georgette Sinclair and grandchildren, Rick & Kirk Peterson and Stephanie Anderson. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM with a 1:00PM funeral service at the LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME,...
Frank Karl Mayers
February 1, 2014
Frank K. Mayers, 91, died peacefully at his home in Boynton Beach, FL, February 1, 2014. Frank and his wife, actress Virginia Lee Curtis Mayers, who predeceased him, were long-time New York City residents. Born 1922 in Cleveland, OH, Frank was the son of inventor and shoe salesman, Horace Mayers, and Lucille Shaw Mayers. He grew up in Rocky River,...
Helen Telenzak
January 26, 2014
Helen Telenzak, 86, of Delray Beach and formerly of Roslyn, PA passed away on January 26, 2014. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Boynton Beach. Predeceased in death by her husband Stanley in 2007, Helen is survived by her sons Steven & Stacey. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2014, 11:30AM at...
George E. Schmierer
January 26, 2014
George E. Schmierer, 93, of Delray Beach and formerly of Mineola, NY passed away on January 26, 2014. George proudly served in the Army Air Corps in WWII from 1942-1945. He was a member of the Delray Beach Elks Lodge 1770 and was the exalted ruler of the Delray Beach Elks in 1992. George co-founded and was board chairman of...


