Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Manuel T. Garza, Sr.

Manuel T. Garza, Sr.

August 23, 2013

Manuel T. Garza, Sr. 77, of Delray Beach and formerly of Alice, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife Francisca Gonzales Garza of 41 years, and 4 children - Maria Carmen Ramirez, Antonia Salas, Sesario Garza and Erica Garza; 6 siblings – Francisco Garza, Alicia Morales, Juan Garza, Guadalupe Gonzales,...

Philip Vultaggio

Philip Vultaggio

August 19, 2013

Philip Vultaggio, a former resident of Massapequa, New York, passed away at his home in Boca Raton, Florida on August 19, 2013 at the age of 91. He was dearly loved by his family and respected by all who knew him. Born on February 4, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Amityville, he was the son of Italian immigrant...

Kathleen Isabelle Michael

Kathleen Isabelle Michael

August 16, 2013

Kathleen I. Michael, 93, of Boynton Beach, passed away on August 16, 2013. Please share condolences and sign the online guestbook. Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach in charge of arrangements.

Peter H. Mcintyre

Peter H. Mcintyre

August 15, 2013

Peter H. McIntyre, 54, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Delray Beach, passed away on August 15, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Peter was predeceased by his mother, Ann, and his father, Robert H. McIntyre. He is survived by his brothers, Greg and Bob, and sister-in-law, Meg of Tequesta, FL, nephew, Jon McIntyre, and nieces, Halley McIntyre and...

John J. Strong

John J. Strong

August 14, 2013

John J. Strong, 70, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on August 14, 2013 at Bethesda Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1943 in Waterbury, CT to the late James and Marion Strong. Beloved husband of Cynthia (Tucker) Strong, he was predeceased by his daughter, Stacy and is survived by daughters: Susan (John) Burtis; Stephanie (Gerard) Esteban and Shannon...

George R. Druga

George R. Druga

August 12, 2013

George R. Druga, 95, of Delray Beach and formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on August 12, 2013. He is survived by his three daughters, Michelle, Denise and Deborah and their families. Funeral services will be held in Oak Lawn, IL. Lorne & Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jennifer Lynn Snelson

Jennifer Lynn Snelson

August 9, 2013

Jennifer Lynn Snelson, 49, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Howland, OH passed away on August 9th, 2013 at her residence here in Florida. Jenny was born Oct 6, 1963, in Warren, OH, the daughter of Lynn and Lois Snelson of Warren. Jenny attended Youngstown State University majoring in accounting. She had great love for all animals, particularly horses....

Claire J. Schroeder

Claire J. Schroeder

August 9, 2013

Claire J. "Jackie" Schroeder, 78, of Boynton Beach passed away on August 9, 2013. Jackie was born in Delray Beach, daughter of the late E.B. & Maurieta Nichols. She was a 1953 graduate of Seacrest High School in Delray Beach and very active with the alumni association. Jackie's passions included walking the beach, collecting sea glass and shells. Jackie is...

Pearl Lorraine Comeau

Pearl Lorraine Comeau

August 4, 2013

Pearl Lorraine Comeau of Delray Beach, FL passed away on August 4, 2013. Born in Leominster, MA on August 11, 1931 to Carl and Helen (McMillon) and died peacefully at home with Vitas Hospice. Pearl graduated from Leominster High School and attended numerous art classes at Fitchburg Art Museum and Fitchburg State College. She was a long time employee of...

Jermaine Loxckley Mcbean

Jermaine Loxckley Mcbean

July 31, 2013

Jermaine "Jamie" L. McBean, 33, of Oakland Park, FL, passed away on July 31, 2013. Jermaine was born on August 5, 1979 in Greenwich, CT. He graduated from Wright Tech High School in Stamford, CT. He went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems and a Master's Degree in Telecommunications from Pace University in White Plains, NY. He...

August R. Bozzo

August R. Bozzo

July 30, 2013

August R. Bozzo, 93, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on July 30th, 2013. August was CEO of Bulova Systems and Instruments. He was a retired captain in the US Army serving during WWII. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Bozzo Harrison of Bowie, MD and Dorothea Bozzo Hanley of Boynton Beach, FL; Grandchildren, Heather and John A. Hanley,...

Kenneth W. Eubank

Kenneth W. Eubank

July 28, 2013

Kenneth "Ken" W. Eubank, 79, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away Sunday at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. Kenneth was born in Santa Anna, TX on November 21, 1933, son of the late Elmo and Mabel Barton Eubank. He retired from IBM in 1988, following 33 years of service as a manufacturing engineer manager. Kenneth is a...

Robert G. Drexler

Robert G. Drexler

July 28, 2013

Robert George Drexler of Delray Beach, passed away on July 28, 2013, at the age of 48. Bob was born on August 30, 1964, in Appleton, Wisconsin as the 8th of 12 children. Bob was quite the athlete, and loved playing basketball, football, and baseball. He played varsity basketball for Xavier Catholic High School, bringing his team to the state...

Robert A. Kelly

Robert A. Kelly

July 27, 2013

Robert A. Kelly, 94, of West Palm Beach, passed away on July 27, 2013. He is survived by his son, Brooks, three grandchildren, Michael, Sonja and Barbara, six great-grandchildren, two sisters-in law, Elisabeth Kelly and Margaret Kelly. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Please...

Walter Leo Chapman

Walter Leo Chapman

July 27, 2013

Walter Leo Chapman, 76, of Delray Beach, passed away on July 27, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Doris, his children, Dolores Willis, Lynn Mary Chapman, Catherine Blevin, Susan Shoop, Nancy Chapman, Scott Chapman and step-son, Mark Cunningham. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 4PM to 8PM with a 6PM scripture service at the...

Jeffrey Paul Connors

Jeffrey Paul Connors

July 27, 2013

Jeffrey P. Connors, 50, of Delray Beach and formerly of Upper Saddle River, NJ passed away on July 27, 2013. He is survived by his brothers Barry Connors and Kevin Connors and sister Cathy MacDowell. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach in charge of...

Sandy Elkanick

Sandy Elkanick

July 24, 2013

Sandy Elkanick, 89, of Boynton Beach, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013, after a brief illness. Sandy is survived by his wife, Sue, daughter Martha (John) Heald of Boynton Beach and son Larry (Sarah) Meltzer of Cashiers, NC, four grandchildren, Joshua Heald, Abby Heald, Heather Holleman, Andrea Meltzer, and four great grandchildren. Sandy, originally from Ohio, was a WW II...

Judith Gallagher

Judith Gallagher

July 23, 2013

Judith Gallagher, 90, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Whitestone, NY, passed away on July 23, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Jean and Lynn, her daughter-in-law Claire, her son-in-law David, and her grandchildren Kelly, Matthew, Amy, and Maggie. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, and a dear friend. Judy lived life to the...

Felice Priest Ledbetter

Felice Priest Ledbetter

July 20, 2013

Felice Priest Ledbetter went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 20, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, David Ledbetter, her daughter Monteal James Johnson, 3 grandsons George Johnson (Sebastian), Tyler (& Kit) Johnson (Texas), and Christian Johnson, 4 darling great grandchildren, Marie, Wesley, Allison & Hayden Johnson, a niece Sheri Priest Rock (Deland), a dear cousin...

Richard L. Sheffler

Richard L. Sheffler

July 20, 2013

Richard L. "Dick" Sheffler, 83, of Satellite Beach, FL and formerly of Delray Beach, FL and Rocky River, OH passed away on July 20, 2013. Richard was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years Margaret J. "Maggie" Sheffler in 2012. He is survived by his three sons Richard L. Sheffler , Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Mark F. and wife...