Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach & Boynton Beach, Florida

Victoria E. Melanson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lois M. Williams

Lois M. Williams

January 24, 2014

Lois M. Williams, 79, of Boynton Beach, formerly of Endwell, New York passed away on January 24, 2014. Lois is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, George H. Williams, Sr. Lois, George and her mother Gertrude Johns relocated to Boynton Beach, Florida in 2004, as residents of Jamaica Bay Community. She was an avid reader of mystery books and...

Margaret Russell Echtermeyer

Margaret Russell Echtermeyer

January 20, 2014

Margaret Russell Echtermeyer, 82, of Delray Beach and formerly of Hampton Bays, NY passed away on January 20, 2014. Margaret was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 10, 1931. She worked as a Legal Secretary for many years in New York City before retiring to Delray Beach. Margaret is predeceased by her husband, William F. (Bill) Echtermeyer in 2006. She...

Donald R. Sweeney

Donald R. Sweeney

January 19, 2014

Donald R. Sweeney, 84, a resident of Delay Beach since 1969 passed away on January 19, 2014. Donald and his brother, Gerald were avid and faithful volunteers for the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish. Donald is predeceased by Gerald in 2010. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 8:30AM to 9:30AM at Lorne & Sons Funeral Home in...

Eugene Sasso

Eugene Sasso

January 19, 2014

Eugene Sasso, 88, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014 of heart complications. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Jeanne. He is survived by his four children, Robert, Richard, Debra and Jeanine; two daughters in law, Ann and Carmen; two sons in law, Rob and John; five grandchildren, Richard Jr. (Lynn),...

Thomas Marion Endicott

Thomas Marion Endicott

January 17, 2014

Thomas (Tom) Marion Endicott, 85, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2014. Tom came to Florida in 1957 and settled in Delray Beach where he opened Tom Endicott Buick. In 1967 he moved his family to Boca Raton, FL and relocated Tom Endicott Buick to Pompano Beach Florida where he remained in business...

Samuel J. Offie

Samuel J. Offie

January 17, 2014

Lieutenant Colonel Samuel J. Offie, 94, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Massapequa Long Island, NY passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the VA Medical Center surrounded by his fellow servicemen. He lived his life as a dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Lieutenant Colonel Offie was a decorated Veteran serving in the US Army during...