Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach & Boynton Beach, Florida

Elizabeth Rooney

Elizabeth Rooney

February 25, 2025

Elizabeth (Liz) Rooney, 88, of Boynton Beach and formerly Brownsville, Pennsylvania left us to join her beloved Chuck on February 25, 2025.

Liz was an accomplished seamstress, making many of her daughters' clothes as children.  She was a knowledgeable bookkeeper.  In retirement she enjoyed walking and reading.  She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church...

Clifford A. Roberson

Clifford A. Roberson

February 20, 2025

Clifford A. Roberson passed peacefully into God's Kingdom on February 20, 2025, following a brief illness at Bethesda Hospital.  He was 72.

Cliff was born in Saranac Lake, New York on November 14, 1952.  He spent his early years living in a lakeside home on Flower Lake, adjacent to Saranac Lake.  This mountain lake setting ignited Cliff's...

John E. Schnebly

John E. Schnebly

February 20, 2025

John E. "Jack" Schnebly, 88, of Delray Beach passed away February 20, 2025. Jack was born in Bay Shore Hospital, LI, NY on August 25, 1936 to the parents of Elias Schnebly and Frances Schnebly.

Jack went to Central Islip Grade School and graduated from Central Islip High School in 1955.  He married Grace Spera in 1957....

James Scott Mcowen

James Scott Mcowen

February 11, 2025

James Scott McOwen, DVM, Lt. Col., US Air Force, Ret., loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness on February 11th, 2025.  Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dr. James Allison McOwen and Mary Sumption McOwen, Scott was a proud resident of Delray Beach, Florida for more than 70 years.

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John Joseph Todino, Jr.

John Joseph Todino, Jr.

February 9, 2025

John Joseph Todino of Delray Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Delray Beach Medical Center.

He was the loving husband of Arlene (Dee) Todino (nee Simmonds), loving father of Joseph J. Todino, loving father-in-law to Lisa Todino (nee Palacino), and loving grandfather to Caitlin Lebow.

John was born in Brooklyn,...

Mary Susan Rivers Fuller

Mary Susan Rivers Fuller

February 9, 2025

Mary Susan Rivers Fuller, 84, of Delray Beach, FL, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to the late Dr. Lawrence and Mrs. Genevieve Rivers on November 14th, 1940 in Lexington, Massachusetts. At the age of 4 years old her family moved to Cape...

Dale S. Frost

Dale S. Frost

February 8, 2025

Dale S. Frost, 81, of Delray Beach, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy K. Frost, on January 1, 2025.

Dale is survived by his son David of Delray Beach, his daughter Christina Klemm and son-in-law Thomas Klemm of Delray Beach, his son Daniel and daughter-in-law Maria of Clyde, NC,...

Michael William Goldrick

Michael William Goldrick

January 25, 2025

Michael William Goldrick of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025 at the age of 86.  A native of New Jersey, Mike moved to Delray Beach with his family in 1978 where he spent many happy years surrounded by great friends and family.  Known affectionately as "Gator Mike" to his friends, Mike was a devoted fan of...

Lois Mae Billingsley

Lois Mae Billingsley

January 24, 2025

Lois Billingsley, 98, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on January 24, 2025.

She is survived by her daughters, Vicki (Mike) Scruggs and Debbi (Jack) Welch, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Lois will be laid to rest next to her husband, Owen T. Billingsley, at South Florida National Cemetery.

In lieu of...

Byram E. Dickes

Byram E. Dickes

January 22, 2025

Byram E. Dickes "By" of the Village of Golf, Florida and formerly of Winnetka, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 22, 2025. By is the son of Fred and Erma Dickes and was born in Huntertown, IN on March 23, 1934.  The first of four children, in a house built in 1860...

Willis Rene Burdzilauskas

Willis Rene Burdzilauskas

January 18, 2025

Willis Rene Burdzilauskas, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away with his family by his side on January, 18, 2025 in South Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. Born on February 1, 1946, in Fontenay, France, Willis spent his early years raised with his grandparents and mother.

In 1962, Willis and...

Carol Marie Gosnell

Carol Marie Gosnell

January 18, 2025

Carol Marie Gosnell, 67, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2025. She was a beloved sister, aunt, coworker, and friend who brought joy and laughter to everyone she met.

Carol was born in West Palm Beach, FL on December 24, 1957 to John and Mary Gosnell. She graduated from Cardinal Newman High School and went on to...

Ann Marie Piccione

Ann Marie Piccione

January 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Ann, who left this world on January 15, 2025 at the age of 68.  She was the heart of our family, a source of unwavering love, strength, and kindness, and her absence leaves a space that can never be filled.

Born on December 30, 1956, in Aurora,...

Eunice Rhoda Bishop

Eunice Rhoda Bishop

January 11, 2025

Mrs. Eunice Rhoda Fratus Bishop, age 86, of, Boynton Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at Delray Trauma Center in Delray, FL. following a head injury incurred in a slip and fall.

Eunice was born September 16, 1936, in Providence, RI, of the late Manuel and Mary Rose Morris Fratus. She graduated with...

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...