Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Theresa "Snookie" Fatigate Laird

Theresa "Snookie" Fatigate Laird

January 7, 2025

With heavy hearts and full stomachs, we announce the passing of Theresa "Snookie" Fatigate Laird, who left us peacefully at the age of 78 in Delray Beach, Florida. Born in Queens, NY on November 4, 1946, Snookie was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Fatigate and the eldest of eight siblings in a bustling Italian family,...

Zenovia Lydia Willard

Zenovia Lydia Willard

January 5, 2025

Zenovia Lydia Willard, 68, of Key Largo, Florida passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 5, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Michael and Valentina (Kuzin) Hawryluk. Zena was also predeceased by her brother Walter Hawryluk.

She is survived by her daughters Lauren (Courtland) Weisleder and Christie (Keith) Barber; grandsons Crew Weisleder, and Dylan...

Holly Bellinger Thom

Holly Bellinger Thom

January 4, 2025

Holly Bellinger Thom, 66, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.  Holly is survived by her husband Michael Thom, daughter Ellie Thom, and her son Johnny Thom.

A celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, 11:00AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 188 South Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL...

Joan B. Kuhn

Joan B. Kuhn

January 2, 2025

Joan B. Kuhn, 95, of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025.

Joan was born in New York City, the daughter of Benjamin E and Ethel (nee: Walters) Bampton. She and her husband James lived in Brussels, Belgium, until moving to Delray Beach in 1993.  Joan was predeceased by her husband James R. Kuhn in...

Nancy K. Frost

Nancy K. Frost

January 1, 2025

Nancy K. Frost, 80, of Delray Beach, passed away peacefully on New Years Day, 2025.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dale S. Frost, her son David of Delray Beach, her daughter Christina Klemm and son-in-law Thomas Klemm of Delray Beach, her son Daniel and daughter-in-law Maria of Clyde, NC, 7 grandchildren: Susan Gelfand...

Bartolome Perez

Bartolome Perez

December 27, 2024

Bartolome Perez passed away on the morning of December 27, 2024, at the age of 93.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle.

Bartolo was born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba.  He was a long-time Delray Beach resident for over 50 years.  He was the proud owner of B. Perez Lawn Service.  He...

Daniel J. Kucera

Daniel J. Kucera

December 25, 2024

Daniel J. Kucera passed away peacefully, at home, on December 25, 2024.  His is survived by his siblings Kathryn Kenny, Carolyn Young, Matthew Kucera (Sue Ann), Jan Kucera and Julie Collier (Charles).  He was also beloved by his 9 nieces and nephews.

Daniel lived in the Delray Beach-Boynton Beach area for most of his life.  After attending...

Mona Elizabeth Wolter

Mona Elizabeth Wolter

December 23, 2024

Mona Elizabeth (Scully) Wolter, age 81, of Gulf Stream, FL passed away on Monday, December 23rd, 2024, at her home, following a lengthy illness.  Mona was born November 10, 1943, in Queens, NY.   The daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Scully, she was raised in Floral Park, NY.  She graduated from St. Pascal Baylon High School in 1961...

Bradley A. Jimenez

Bradley A. Jimenez

December 19, 2024

Bradley Jimenez passed away the morning of December 19th, 2024 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.  Brad is survived by his beloved wife Riley and their two dogs Pixie & Harry; his father Carlos Jimenez; sister Nilu Jimenez-Ross, her husband Phil and their children Luna and Orion.  He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Dora...

Sharon Rose Anderson

Sharon Rose Anderson

December 13, 2024

Sharon Rose Anderson, born March 16, 1952, in Westbury, New York, to Barbara Blythe and Joseph Anderson, was peacefully called home on December 13, 2024, in Delray Beach, Florida.

Sharon was a beacon of love, kindness, and unwavering faith. She grew up in Westbury, New York, surrounded by her seven siblings. After graduating from St. Bridget's Elementary,...

Julie F. Toeniskoetter

Julie F. Toeniskoetter

December 11, 2024

Julie F. Toeniskoetter, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, a dear friend to many, and a well-respected member of the community, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024.  Born in Rochester, PA to Althea and Robert Foy on March 14, 1950, Julie spent her youth in Aliquippa, PA, early adulthood in St. Louis, MO and the remainder in Davie, FL....

Wesley Moore

Wesley Moore

December 10, 2024

Wesley Moore, 66, of Delray Beach passed away on December 10, 2024. He was afflicted with diabetes and myasthenia gravis and passed unexpectedly in his sleep. Wesley was predeceased by his brother, John Moore in 2001. He is survived by his mother Patricia Moore, sister Mary Moore, niece Sariah Moore, uncle Bill Laurie, aunt India Laurie, cousins Cyrille Backburn,...

Joseph Edward Heffernan Iii

Joseph Edward Heffernan Iii

November 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,...

Joseph M. Santarella

Joseph M. Santarella

November 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...

Judi Sikes Buckingham

Judi Sikes Buckingham

November 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...

Daniel P. Smith

Daniel P. Smith

November 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...

Anthony Murphy

Anthony Murphy

November 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.

Evelyn Caroline Granger

Evelyn Caroline Granger

November 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...

Emanuel Da Costa Mota

Emanuel Da Costa Mota

November 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...

Barbara Dettman Fleming

Barbara Dettman Fleming

November 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...