Obituaries

Nov 25, 2024

Joseph Edward Heffernan III passed away on November 25, 2024 in Delray Beach, FL. He was 66 years old.

Joe was born on July 22, 1958 to Joseph Edward Heffernan II and Maureen Elizabeth Leary in Milford, CT. After his mother died in 1967, his father married Margaret (O'Hara) Heffernan and the family moved to Boynton Beach,...

Nov 23, 2024

Joseph M. Santarella, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, as well as a loved and respected member of the community, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2024. Born in Staten Island, New York to Josephine and Carmine Santarella on January 10, 1939, Joe spent the first part of his life in Staten Island and the second...

Nov 20, 2024

Judi Sikes Buckingham, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, 2024. She was surrounded by the love of her family, who will forever cherish her laughter, warmth, and generous spirit. Judi touched the lives of all who knew her with her vibrant personality and boundless love for life. She never met...

Nov 16, 2024

Daniel P. Smith, 73, of Boynton Beach passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024.  Dan was originally from Niagara Falls, NY and moved with his parent William and Jennie Smith to Florida in 1957 who proceeded him in death.

Dan is survived by his wife of 49 years Sandy Smith, daughter Erin (Smith) and spouse Charles Fasanati...

Nov 16, 2024

Anthony Murphy, 70, of Boynton Beach passed away on November 16, 2024.

He is survived by his two daughters Vanessa & Stephanie Murphy of Boynton Beach; a sister Patricia Murphy of South Carolina and a granddaughter Faith.

Funeral service is private.

Nov 14, 2024

Evelyn Caroline (Svenson) Granger, passed away on Thursday evening, November 14, 2024 at the age of 92. Known as "Evie," she was born June 11, 1932 in Rockville Center, Long Island, New York to Algot Elvin Svenson and Florence Evelyn Dooley. Her younger sister Florence was born in 1936.

In high school, Evelyn...

Nov 14, 2024

Emanuel Da Costa Mota 67, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. Born on June 2, 1957 in São José, São Miguel, Azores Portugal, Emanuel was the beloved son of the late Humberto F. Mota and Maria G. Mota.

Emanuel is survived by his wife, Idelza Mota, and his children from his first...

Nov 13, 2024

Barbara Dettman Fleming was born on June 27, 1940, in the lively and expansive city of Chicago, Illinois. She left us on November 13, 2024, at the age of 84, having crafted a life that was as rich in experiences as it was in achievements. At the time of her passing, she was residing under the Floridian sun in...

Nov 11, 2024

Adam M. Ferguson, 45, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. Adam was born in Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on April 19, 1979, to Don and Wendy Ferguson. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida and was a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) and registered communications distribution...

Nov 9, 2024

Renee Jean Cook (Winkler) of Delray Beach, Florida passed away peacefully at home at the age of 62 surrounded by family and love.

Born in Paw Paw, Michigan on August 5th, 1962, Renee moved to Delray Beach when she was five. She attended St. Vincent Ferrer School and Atlantic High School, where she began dating the love...

Nov 5, 2024

Jeffrey (Jeff) Gourdouze, 63 of Boynton Beach, FL, and formerly of Terre Haute, IN died peacefully Tuesday evening on November 5, 2024, at his residence.  He was born February 3, 1961, in Terre Haute, IN to Robert Paul Gourdouze and Margaret Hall Gourdouze.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia Crimmins Gourdouze, daughter Stephanie...

Nov 1, 2024

Kathleen Ann Grubaugh (Ralph) of Delray Beach, FL passed away on November 1, 2024 at the age of 75. She was born on March 29, 1949 to Glenn C. Ralph and Barbara G. Ralph, the first of their eleven children. Kathy was raised in Rochester, NY and married Robert A. Grubaugh on April 24, 1971. They had two children,...

Oct 29, 2024

Geoffrey Hascall Booher went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2024.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Judith and Kenneth Brand of Coral Springs, FL, nephew Kevin Brand, niece Jennifer Casey, and his beloved cockatiel Archie.

Those wishing to honor Geoffrey's life can make a donation in his name to...

Oct 27, 2024

Robert Normand Marquis, better known as Bob, went home to be with his heavenly Father on October 27th 2024 after a long illness, with his family by his side. Bob will be remembered for his kind heart and love for others. He always greeted friends and family with a warm hug and smile. To know him was to love...

Oct 22, 2024

Anthony C. Murphy, 93, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of New York, New York passed away on October 22, 2024.

Anthony served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He retired as a Senior Inspector for U.S. Customs.

Anthony is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Murphy of South Carolina; son, Anthony of...

Oct 21, 2024

Edward Shinn of Delray Beach, formerly Ringwood NJ passed away on October 21, 2024.

He is survived by his wife Kathryn of 38 years, his stepchildren Stacey Geelan and John Kelly, his sister-in-law Denise Palino, his sisters Jaye, Susan, Nancy, brothers Jack and Kevin, 4 grandchildren, Stephani Pace, John and Steven Kelly and Taylor, and great grandson...

Oct 20, 2024

Dennis Oliver Ogden, age 80 of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, surrounded by family.

He was born on January 29, 1944 to James Ogden and Naydien Rainey in Covington, Kentucky. He graduated from Dixie Hollins High School in St. Petersburg, Florida where he played running back in football. He then attended the...

Oct 20, 2024

José Manuel Betancourt, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. Born on January 6, 1952, in Cárdenas, Cuba. José's life was marked by resilience, passion, and love for his family and the sea.

José came to the United States in 1962, settling in Miami and later in Key Largo, Florida. It...

Oct 18, 2024

Arnold G. Miller, 95, of Delray Beach and formerly of Boca Raton passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024.  He was a Korean War veteran, United States Army.  Arnold was a graduate of the University of Michigan and Bridgeport University where he received his Masters degree. He was a moderator of the UCC Florida Conference and he served the...

Oct 10, 2024

Barbara Ann (Sloan) Hathhorn passed away in her home in South Florida peacefully on October 10, 2024. Barb was born in Colver, PA on March 2, 1953, to Samuel J. Sloan and Dorothy "Dot" (Harvey) Sloan. She graduated from Bishop Carroll in Ebensburg, PA. She moved to Delray Beach, FL where she met her late husband Thomas D. Hathhorn...