Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Henry J. Leary

Henry J. Leary

December 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

Michael Angelo Yeary

December 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

James W. Nowlin

December 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.

Bushrod Washington Burns, Jr.

December 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

Margaret J. "Maggie" Sheffler

December 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

Jean Lois Birkenstock

December 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

Joseph F. O'Keefe

December 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

Brian Ronald Gaum

December 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

Mary Keene Cornelsen

December 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

Marilyn Jean Teahan

November 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

Thomas Edward Baugh

November 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

Patricia I. Kelly

November 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....

Julia G. Seyfert

Julia G. Seyfert

November 17, 2012

Julia G. Seyfert, 89, of Delray Beach and formerly of Hauppauge, NY, passed away on November 17, 2012. She is survived by her sons, John H. Jr. (Diane) of Lake Havasu City, AZ and William K. of Boynton Beach, FL; daughter, Lois M. (Richard) Schurig of Franklin Lakes, NJ and nine grandchildren, John, Tom, Stefanie, Michelle, Marielle, Megan, Logan, Allison...

Sue Anna Charlton

Sue Anna Charlton

November 16, 2012

Sue Anna Charlton, 93, of Delray Beach, passed away on November 16, 2012. She is survived by her niece Peggy (Austin)Barrick and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 10:45AM (Lane #3) at the South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth. LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME in charge...

Richard Elias George

Richard Elias George

November 16, 2012

Richard E. George, 84 passed away peacefully in his home on Nov. 16th 2012. Richard was a native of Delray Beach, born on Nov. 1st 1928. He was the 4th son of Abraham and Leina George who immigrated from Lebanon and first settled in Delray Beach in 1908. Richard grew up in the town with a large family of four...

Peter John Heslin

Peter John Heslin

November 14, 2012

Peter John Heslin, 80, of Delray Beach passed away on November 14, 2012. Born December 10, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, Peter was a research chemist at Hoffman LaRoche in New Jersey for 28 years. He was predeceased by his son Peter Robert Heslin and is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter: Cathy Heslin of Portland, OR, grandsons: Quinn Heslin...

Veronica S. Marino

Veronica S. Marino

November 14, 2012

Veronica S. Marino, 94, of Delray Beach and formerly of Long Island, NY passed away on November 14, 2012. She is survived by her son, John (Josephine) Marino, daughter, Ellen (Gerald) Kumpf, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Friends may call on Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 2PM to 6PM at the Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745 NE 6th...

Joan Rothwell Moor

Joan Rothwell Moor

November 13, 2012

Joan Rothwell Moor, 91, of Delray Beach, passed away on November 13, 2012. She was born in Lynn, MA to Paul and Adeline Rothwell. Ms. Moor was a graduate of Vassar College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She was a member of the society of the Sigma Xi (MIT Chapter). Throughout her career she was an instructor in chemistry...

Lillian D. Carraway

Lillian D. Carraway

November 8, 2012

Lillian D. Carraway, 95, of Delray Beach passed away on November 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert S. Carraway, and her son, Gary B. Carraway. She is survived by her sons Robert (Mary Jane) Carraway of Yalaha, Florida and Richard (Carol) Carraway of Lebanon, Ohio as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Kenneth Wayne Gregory

Kenneth Wayne Gregory

November 4, 2012

Kenneth W. Gregory, 55, of Delray Beach, Florida, lost his fight with Cancer and passed away quietly, with his family by his side, on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Along with his wife, Colette, he is survived by his four children, Jacqueline (Brad) Slye; Jenat; Meredith (Aaron) Ash; Ward; his grandchildren Dylan Cotner; Landon Slye; his mother Margaret Gregory; his brothers...