Colette Kent Paller
Oct 31, 2013
Colette Kent Paller, 84, of Boynton Beach passed away peacefully on October 31, 2013. She was born on April 13, 1929 in Chicago, IL to William and Kathryn Kent. Colette is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jerry; 6 children, Patricia (Michael) Smith, Joan (Patrick) Lorne, Timothy Paller, Mary K. (Michael) Lorne, Susan Smith, Michael Paller; sister, Mary Katherine...
Barbara Jean Karp Blum
Oct 29, 2013
Barbara Jean (Karp) Blum, 56, of Delray Beach entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Barbara was a beautiful woman who was a shining example of humanity at its very best. Her goal in life was to make everyone who came in contact with her happy, wanting nothing in return. Even during her courageous battle against breast cancer, Barbara...
Joann Marie Pageau
Oct 29, 2013
Joann Marie Pageau of Delray Beach and formerly of Englewood, CO passed away on October 29, 2013. Joann was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 3, 1943, daughter of Tom and Jean Donohoe. Joann is survived by her husband of 46 years Gary; daughter Michelle Cowan and son Michael. She is also survived by her sisters Kathy Birdsall and Lori...
Mary A. Tourso Ortiz
Oct 26, 2013
Mary A. Tourso Ortiz, 93 of Delray Beach, Florida left this world peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loved ones, if not in body than in spirit. May was born in New York City on May 1, 1920. When she moved to Delray Beach from Bellerose, NY in 1973, she was so well liked...
Peter Edward Preston
Oct 22, 2013
Peter Edward Preston, 74, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Reading, PA passed away October 22nd, 2013. He was a Veteran of the US Army. Before moving to Florida in 1986, Peter owned and operated Pete Preston Enterprises. He was recently inducted into the Legion of Honor for Outstanding Service to Drag Racing (NHRA). He is predeceased by his...
Elizabeth L. Pettinicchi
Oct 21, 2013
Mrs. Elizabeth Pettinicchi, 87, formerly of Chesire, CT passed away at home on Monday, October 21st, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael N. Pettinicchi. Born in Waterbury, CT on August 29th, 1926, she was the daughter of the later Felix and Maria Viarengo. After she married Michael on July 3rd, 1948, they moved to Chesire, CT...
Chloe Lawson Darrah
Oct 19, 2013
Chloe Lawson Darrah, 73, of Boynton Beach, passed away on October 19, 2013. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 10:00AM at the Delray Beach Cemetery. Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach in charge of arrangements.
Vincenza "Vicki" Digiacomo
Oct 18, 2013
Vincenza "Vicki" DiGiacomo, 89, of Delray Beach, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Donna, her siblings, Jennie and Joe, and three generations of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominick, and son, Larry. She will be missed by her family and many friends in Florida and New York. She was...
Ruth Garrity
Oct 18, 2013
Ruth A. Garrity, 90, of Delray Beach, passed away on October 18, 2013. She was born in 1923 to Leon B. McPherson and Gladys Robertson. Ralph Robertson was her stepfather. Mrs. Garrity was a Girl Scout Leader, member of the Leominster Hospital Guild & Bethesda Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was listed in the Who's Who of American Women 1974-1976. Who's...
Arline O. Crawford
Oct 15, 2013
Arline O. Crawford, 98, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2013 at The Abbey Delray South, in Delray Beach, FL, where she lived for the past 14 years. She was born to Oswin and Olivia Warmkessel Meck of Longswamp, PA and graduated from Kutztown State Teachers College. She taught school in a one room school house before marrying James Crawford....
Marie Caron Eckhouse
Oct 5, 2013
Marie Caron Eckhouse , 91, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Royal Oak, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on October 5, 2013. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard Eckhouse in 1991 and her son Jack Caron in 2010. Mrs. Eckhouse is survived by her sister Betty Seurynck of Clearwater Beach FL; her children, Janice Roberts (Jerry)...
Laurabelle Mcneece Brola
Oct 4, 2013
Laurabelle McNeece Brola died on Friday, October 4, 2013. "Toots" was born in Hazelton, Indiana on December 10, 1920 to Alberta and Fred McNeece. She had two older siblings, Wilma and Bud. In 1926, the family moved to Ft. Lauderdale then to Delray Beach in 1933. Laurabelle graduated valedictorian of her class from Delray High School at the age of...
Traci Lynn Sparks
Oct 3, 2013
Traci Lynn Sparks, age 51, of South Palm Beach, Florida, born in Lexington, Kentucky on July 30, 1962, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 after a long illness. Traci was a graduate of Bryan Station High School in Lexington where she led her girls basketball team to the finals. She then received a college softball scholarship to Palm Beach...
Robert John Murphy
Oct 1, 2013
Robert John "Bob", Murphy age 61, of Highland Beach, FL and formerly of Delray Beach, FL and St. Charles, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Bob was a retired Senior Patrol Officer for the City of the Elgin, IL Police Department with over 28 years of decorated service. He proudly served in the US Navy Reserve. Bob enjoyed...
Larry J. Winker
Sep 30, 2013
Larry Winker, 73, passed away peacefully in his home in Boca Raton on September 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Paula, and their sons and families: Mark, Kelly and Eli Winker; Grant, Kim and Zachary Winker; and sister, Ruth Schrad, of Auburn, Iowa. Larry is remembered as a caring, gentle and kind person who shared his love and...
Marie A. Beary
Sep 25, 2013
Marie A. Beary, 90, of Highland Beach, FL, former assistant New York State attorney general and pioneering woman lawyer, passed away on September 25. Daughter of Italian immigrants, she overcame discrimination against both her gender and ethnicity to rise to a top legal position in New York State. Mrs. Beary graduated cum laude from St. John's University, NY, Law School...
Thomas F. Burrows
Sep 25, 2013
Thomas F. Burrows, 87, a 35 year resident of Delray Beach and formerly of Randolph, NJ and Sunrise, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was a graduate of Seton Hall University. Mr. Burrows was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and also actively involved with the...
Arthur "Skip" Kelly Jr.
Sep 24, 2013
Arthur "Skip" Kelly, Jr., 60, of Parker, CO and formerly of Boca Raton, passed away on September 24, 2013. Skip was a member of Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Parish in Foxfield, CO. He is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie; daughters, Meaghan and Melissa Kelly, also his loving parents, Arthur Brulatour Kelly Sr., Sheila McCabe Kelly & aunt Jane...
Jane S. Alston
Sep 23, 2013
Jane S. Alston, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Homestead, Florida, passed away on September 23, 2013. Mrs. Alston was predeceased by her husband Dan Alston who passed away in 2004. She is survived by her four children Carrie Russell of Mobile, Alabama; Beth Alston of San Antonio, Texas; Marcus Alston of Verona, Kentucky and Catherine Alston who currently resides...
Victor Frank Palousek, Jr.
Sep 18, 2013
Victor Frank Palousek, Jr., 53, of Delray Beach, Florida, and formerly of Austin, Texas, passed away unexpectedly in Florida on September 18, 2013. Vic was born September 6, 1960 in Dallas, Texas. After the death of his father on July 4, 1972, he moved to Austin with his Mother in 1973. Vic attended the University of Texas, and began his...
