George Howard "Jake" Jacobus
Jan 8, 2013
George Howard "Jake" Jacobus, age 82, of Delray Beach, FL and Edgartown, MA, died peacefully surrounded by family and close friends on January 8, 2013, in Delray Beach, Florida. His death was a result of a long illness due in part to heroically battling chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) for twenty-nine years. He was born in Caldwell, NJ, at the height...
Marie A. Nigro
Jan 7, 2013
Marie A. Nigro, 95, Delray Beach passed away on January 7, 2013. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Robert & Anita Nigro of Bayville, NY, 2 grandsons Michael & Matthew Nigro and a daughter-in-law Tarja Nigro of Washington, DC. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 11AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10935...
Lucien R. Hubert
Jan 6, 2013
Lucien R. Hubert, 85, of Boynton Beach FL passed away on January 6, 2013. Lucien was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on June 28, 1927, son of Louis P. & Aurore (nee Belhumeur) Hubert. He was initiated by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 1029 in July 1949 and became a Master Electrician. He was awarded his...
Dean Michael Weitzel
Jan 3, 2013
Dean Michael Weitzel, 50, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013 with his family by his side. Dean was born on March 22, 1962 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay and daughter, Jade; two grandsons, Jayden and Julian; his brother, Steve and sister, Kim. Dean was a computer technician and...
Cecelia G. Sokolowski
Jan 2, 2013
Cecelia G. Sokolowski passed away on January 2, 2013 at JFK Hospital in Atlantis, FL. She was born on September 13, 1920 in Jamaica, NY. Cecelia was a long time member of the St. Martha Church Rosary Society and Nassau County Election Board member, both in Uniondale, NY. After relocating to Delray Beach, She joined the Emmanuel Church Ladies Guild...
John F. Nevis
Jan 2, 2013
John F. Nevis, 66, passed away on January 2, 2013, after an extended illness. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force prior to moving to Palm Beach County. His career as a bartender, included the 1970's at the Boca Raton Hotel,12+ years at the Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, summer seasons at various northern country clubs and resorts and...
Joseph Thomas Bannan
Dec 28, 2012
Joseph Thomas Bannan, 87, of Boynton Beach and formerly of New Shrewsbury, NJ and Colts Neck, NJ, passed away on December 28, 2012. He was born on September 15, 1925 in Elizabeth, NJ to Joseph and Katherine Bannan. He served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946 in the Pacific Theatre. He married his wife, Dana in 1955 at St....
William Michael Chwalik
Dec 27, 2012
William Michael "Bill" Chwalik, Sr., 80, of Delray Beach, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at his home following a courageous battle against cancer. Born October 19, 1932 in Campbell, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ignacio "James" and Mary Burek Chwalik. After graduating from Campbell High School, Mr. Chwalik received a bachelor of science degree in education...
Henry J. Leary
Dec 26, 2012
Henry J. Leary, 87, of Ocean Ridge, FL, passed away on the morning of December 26, 2012. Mr. Leary was predeceased by his wife, Rosemarie Ruby Leary in 2007. He is survived by his sister, Ellen Leary Videtta, and her children, his nieces and nephews, Joseph Videtta and Michael Videtta of Canton, MA, James Videtta of Dallas, TX, Diane Videtta...
Michael Angelo Yeary
Dec 24, 2012
Michael Angelo Yeary, 73, of Boynton Beach, passed away on December 24, 2012. Friends may call on Thursday, December 27 2012, from 10:30AM to 11:30AM with a 11:30AM funeral service at LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 745 NE 6th Ave. (N. Fed. Hwy.) Delray Beach. Burial will follow at the South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth.
James W. Nowlin
Dec 18, 2012
James "Jim" W. Nowlin, Jr., 83, a long time resident of Delray Beach, FL, born in Arcadia, FL passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Jim proudly served our country during the Korean War in the US Army. A retired attorney, he practiced in Delray Beach for over 50 years and served as Delray Beach City...
Bushrod Washington Burns, Jr.
Dec 18, 2012
Bushrod Washington Burns, Jr., 79, of Ocean Ridge passed away on December 18, 2012. Mr. Burns was a 1955 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in accounting. He was a member of Pershing Rifles and a Justice on the Military Supreme Court. He served in the US Army. Bushrod (Bush) began his business career at Ford Motor Company in...
Margaret J. "Maggie" Sheffler
Dec 17, 2012
Margaret J. "Maggie" Sheffler, 79, of Delray Beach and formerly of Rocky River, OH, passed away on December 17, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard L. "Dick" Sheffler, of Delray Beach, 3 sons, Richard L. Sheffler, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Mark F. (spouse: Sandy) Sheffler of Virginia Beach, VA, David R. (spouse: Tammy) Sheffler of...
Jean Lois Birkenstock
Dec 15, 2012
Jean Lois Hale, born February 12, 1915, descended from British immigrants who first settled in Rehoboth, Plymouth Colony in 1644; fought for independence during the American Revolution; rewarded with a Parke County Ohio land grant and spent a generation there. As part of the westward migration, the Hale family continued westward settling in Pleasant Grove in the southeastern corner of...
Joseph F. O'Keefe
Dec 13, 2012
Joseph F. O'Keefe, 87, a long time resident of Delray Beach, FL, and native of Pittsburgh, PA passed away in Longwood, FL on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Mr. O'Keefe proudly served our country, during WW II, in the US Army. He was a retired market manager for Publix Supermarkets with more than 20 years of service. Joseph is predeceased by...
Brian Ronald Gaum
Dec 12, 2012
Brian R. Gaum, 51 of Delray Beach, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Alberta Gaum-Rickard; step father, Kevin Rickard; brother, Terry Gaum; nephew, Quinn Gaum; fiancé, Gail Ciampi. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM with a 1:00PM funeral service at Lorne and Sons Funeral Home, located at...
Mary Keene Cornelsen
Dec 7, 2012
Mary Keene Cornelsen of Highland Beach, Fla. formerly of Chevy Chase, Md. passed away on Friday, only weeks before her 90th birthday. Mary, who was affectionately known as Keene, was a long time resident of Highland Beach, having moved here in 1985 when her husband, Ernest E. Cornelsen, M.D. retired. Keene grew up in Baltimore, Md. and attended Trinity Preparatory...
Marilyn Jean Teahan
Nov 28, 2012
Marilyn "Jean" Teahan, 84 of Boynton Beach passed away on November 28, 2012. Jean raised 3 boys as a single mom with grace & dignity. Her death was hours before the loss of her eldest son Joseph. Both lost their battle with cancer. She was a woman of faith, and set an example to all who knew her. Whether she...
Thomas Edward Baugh
Nov 27, 2012
Thomas Edward Baugh, Jr. 72, of Boynton Beach, Florida has died after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. He was surrounded by his family throughout the Thanksgiving holiday. Tom attended Belmont Abbey and Ashley High Schools before graduating from Belmont Abbey College in 1962. He served as president of the Gastonia Jaycees and was named "Distinguished...
Patricia I. Kelly
Nov 24, 2012
Patricia I. Kelly, "Cookie" 76, of Delray Beach , FL and formerly of Venice, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Patricia was born on July 6, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY. She married her husband, William F. Kelly, on October 22, 1955, and they enjoyed 57 wonderful years together. She was the loving mother of four children; William F....
