Obituaries

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

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...

Monica Moller

Monica Moller

November 2, 2012

Monica Moller, age 71, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away Friday November 2 after a valiant battle with cancer. She maintained her dignity and integrity until the end. Monica was born in "the land of the midnight sun", Northern Sweden. She came to the US at 18 and met and married the love of her life Jorgen Moller. They had...

Raymon Lee Cooper

Raymon Lee Cooper

October 30, 2012

Raymon Lee Cooper, 95, of Delray Beach, FL passed away on October 30, 2012. He was born in Red Bay, Alabama on January 7, 1917. Mr. Cooper is survived by his sister Ruth Irene Cooper, two grandchildren, Jonathan Cooper and Carrington Byers and great granddaughter Cooper Elise Byers. The family is comforted knowing that Ray will be met by his...

Elaine Prentice "Ellie" Hapgood

Elaine Prentice "Ellie" Hapgood

October 26, 2012

Elaine Prentice Hapgood, "Ellie," 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Delray Beach, Florida, on October 26, 2012. Ellie, formerly of Greenwich, CT, was predeceased by her husband, Cyrus Hapgood in 2002. Ellie's passions in life were her family and playing golf. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Babicka, of Vero Beach, FL, and her son, John Powers,...

Paul Henry Comeau

Paul Henry Comeau

October 22, 2012

Paul Henry Comeau age 83 of Delray Beach, FL passed away on October 22, 2012. Born in Leominster, MA on October 22, 1929 to Henry Comeau and Annie (Wainio) and died peacefully in Hospice of the Palm Beaches. Paul graduated from Leominster High School, Becker College in Worcester, MA and retired from Simonds Saw and Steel at age 45. For...

Gladys Whitaker Elliott

Gladys Whitaker Elliott

October 21, 2012

Gladys Whitaker Elliott, of Delray Beach passed away on October 21, 2012. She is survived by her family Yvonne Cooper and sons Jamie and Brian, Gail and Gary Werner and children Robbie and Wendi (Austin and Brooke), Richie and Jessica (Shelby and Jacob), Rebecca, and Ryan, Tony and Marsha Elliott and children Holly and soon to be Brandon Cron and...

Marie Donohue

Marie Donohue

October 18, 2012

Marie Donohue of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Barrington, New Jersey passed away peacefully on October 18, 2012 in the company of her loved ones. Marie was a devout Catholic and a proud Irish American. She devoted her life to raising her family and imparting upon them the same strong values for which she will always be remembered. Marie...