Obituaries

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

Barbara Bush Clifford

Barbara Bush Clifford

August 19, 2026

Barbara Bush Clifford of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on August 19, 2026.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Barbara grew up in West Virginia and moved to Boynton Beach from Ohio in 1970. She taught elementary school in Ohio, and in Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. After retirement from teaching, she worked at Bethesda Hospital and in the office at St. Paul's...

Mary H. McFadden

Mary H. McFadden

August 18, 2026

Mary H. McFadden, born August 15, 1939 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, family, friendship, and cherished memories.

Mary attended Incarnation Catholic Elementary School and Olney High School in Philadelphia PA. She was a field hockey player and loved to regularly attend dances where she met her beloved husband,...

John C. Boinis

John C. Boinis

August 18, 2026

John C. Boinis passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026 in Boynton Beach, FL at the age of 85. John was born on April 11, 1941 and spent his formative childhood years in Washington, DC. John and his family then moved to Florida as John was entering high school. He attended and graduated from St. Petersburg High School.

John was an...

Mary C. Mahady

Mary C. Mahady

August 6, 2026

Mary C. Mahady, 81, of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of New York City, New York, and Kilmaley, County Clare, Ireland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and devotion to her family touched the lives of all who...

Edward K. Van Horne, Jr.

Edward K. Van Horne, Jr.

August 5, 2026

Edward Kelsey Van Horne, Jr., known to family and friends as Ted, passed away in Delray Beach, Florida on August 5, 2026. He was 96.

A long-time resident of Delray Beach, Florida, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet Van Horne; his sister Barbara; his sons Ted (Theresa) and Bill (Saralisa); and his grandchildren, Teddy, Kevin, Katie, William,...

Naomi Ruth Neher

Naomi Ruth Neher

August 2, 2026

Naomi “Ruth” Neher, 82, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Rolla, MO passed away on August 2, 2026. 

Ruth is survived by her daughter Erin McLaughlan-Graham & husband Lou Graham of Delray Beach, FL, her grandson, Sean McLaughlan, 2 sisters Ardith McComb (William McComb) and Elaine McDowell (Jack McDowell).

A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 11:00 AM...

James M. Griffin

James M. Griffin

August 1, 2026

Lt. Col James M. Griffin, 91, of Delray Beach, FL passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. Lt Col was a US Army Viet Nam veteran. Upon retirement in the US Army, James was a Vice-President of Security for the South and Central America branches of Chase Bank. He was predeceased by his wife Gemma in 2018.

He is survived by...

Barbara Borneman Rielly

Barbara Borneman Rielly

July 16, 2026

Barbara Borneman Rielly, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on September 23, 1938, in Buffalo, New York, Barbara was a beacon of light and warmth to everyone she encountered throughout her remarkable 87 years.

Barbara was the cherished daughter of Mabel and Kurt Borneman. She was preceded in...

Grenville T. Emmet, III

Grenville T. Emmet, III

July 16, 2026

Grenville T. Emmet III, affectionately known to family and friends as "Jeremy," passed away peacefully at his home in Boynton Beach, Florida, on July 16, 2026. He was 87.

A devoted husband, father, friend, accomplished athlete, and proud Brooks School and Harvard University alumnus, Jeremy lived a life marked by family, enduring relationships, and a deep sense of stewardship and service—for...

Esmeralda Saucedo

Esmeralda Saucedo

June 29, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Esmeralda (Molly), who passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2026, at the age of 65.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adela and Eliborio Gonzales; her daughter, Mariella Saucedo; and her brothers, Rene and Ruben Gonzales. She is survived by her daughter, Marisol Saucedo; her son, Jose Rodriguez; her...

Ann Mae Owen

Ann Mae Owen

June 29, 2026

Ann Owen passed away on June 29, 2026. Although born in Illinois in 1929, she lived most of her life in Boynton Beach, Florida with her husband Earl (who died in 1972) and her six loving children who were all with her together in her last days.

She requested cremation so that she could "merge into the light". We made an...

Gerhardt Meyer Witt

Gerhardt Meyer Witt

June 28, 2026

Gerhardt Meyer Witt, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away on June 28, 2026. 

Mr. Witt is survived by his wife, Rev. Christina D. Encinosa; his two sisters, Melanie Witt-Kikta (Ken) of Norwalk, CT and Selina Witt-Berg (Richard), of Bend, OR and his nephew Kendrew Witt of Dallas, TX. 

Mr. Witt was a graduate of Furman University with dual degrees in Geology and...

Dara Joseph Flood

Dara Joseph Flood

June 26, 2026

Dara J. Flood, 57, of Delray Beach, Florida, USA and late of Churchtown, Dublin, Ireland passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026 in the presence of his beloved wife Jennifer in Delray Beach, Florida. Much loved son of Kevin and Mary. He will be greatly missed by his family, his brothers Eoin, Conall and Ruairi, sisters-in-law Marcella, Ellie and Aoife,...

Herman Frederick Bishop

Herman Frederick Bishop

June 25, 2026

Herman was called by God to his eternity heritage on June 18, 2026 at age 90. He was born on April 21, 1936 to Herman J. and Hope A (Smith) in Providence, Rhode Island both (predeceased). He was the eldest of 7 children: Leon F. (predeceased) of Winn, Maine; Helen A. Langfield of Littleton, Colorado; Kenneth A. of Vero Beach,...

Margaret L. Martin

Margaret L. Martin

June 25, 2026

Peggy Martin originally of Philadelphia Pennsylvania and then of Boynton Beach passed away leaving behind a legacy of catholic faith, love, learning, and immense generosity.

Before dedicating her retirement to lifting her community, Peggy spent years shaping young minds as a Kindergarten teacher at Gulf Stream School. She was a fierce advocate for others, serving on the board of Women’s Circle...

James Edward Watson

James Edward Watson

June 23, 2026

James Edward Watson, 92, of the City of Atlantis, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the Hospice of the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Riviera Beach, Florida.

Born on October 28, 1933, in Jersey City, New Jersey, James was the son of the late Alice Beattie Watson and James Beveridge Watson. He was raised in Kearny alongside his two...

Kathryn G. Potrekus

Kathryn G. Potrekus

June 20, 2026

Kathryn “Kathy” Potrekus, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and musician, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family and the music she loved so dearly.

Born in West Palm Beach, Florida on November 23, 1958, Kathy was the third of eight children born to Elissa and Chester Miller. A lifelong resident of Lantana, she was an accomplished violinist and...

Lawrence Robert Koehler

Lawrence Robert Koehler

June 15, 2026

Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to his son Mark’s non-profit in Ukraine “Mission Ukraine Children’s Hope” which provides medical and other help to disadvantaged children and soldiers in the Ukrainian army. Bob would be so very appreciative. To make an online donation, please click here.

L. Robert "Bob" Koehler of Delray Beach, Florida was born on August 14,...

Chris Anthony Myers

Chris Anthony Myers

June 9, 2026

Chris A. Myers, of Boca Raton, Florida and formerly of Houma, Louisiana lived a full and vibrant life before passing away on June 9, 2026 at the age of 73. Mr. Myers is proudly remembered by his wife Deatra, daughter Shelna, 2 sons Jeremy and Clint, sister Karla, 5 grandchildren Haley, Lexie, Logan, Hayden and Noah and 2 great grandchildren...

Gary Alan Steele

Gary Alan Steele

June 9, 2026

Gary Alan Steele, 72, of Porto Seguro, Brazil and formerly of Delray Beach, Florida and Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on June 9, 2026.

He is survived by his wife Maria Steele, his children Jessie Steele (Alyssa), Brian Steele, and Kelly Steele (Michael), a sister Connie DeVries, brother in law Herman DeVries, and brother Randall Noble in Mendon,...