Obituaries

Benny Porto

Benny Porto

Apr 23, 2013

Porto, Benny, of Lake Worth, passed away with his loving family at his side on April 23, 2013. He was born in Belmonte Italy on October 28, 1937 and came to the United States at the age of 18 to pursue the American dream. He was a member of the construction business in New York City, moving to South Florida...

Raymond S. Kahn

Raymond S. Kahn

Apr 22, 2013

Raymond S. Kahn, of Wellington, FL, passed away on April 22, 2013 at the age of 59. Born in the Philippines, he was the son of Rene & Dolores Kahn. Left to cherish Ray's memory is his wife, Margarita, children, Stephanni and Matthew, numerous siblings, nieces, and nephews. A memorial mass will be held at St. Rita Catholic Church on...

Frank C. Drogo

Frank C. Drogo

Apr 22, 2013

Frank C. Drogo, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on April 22, 2013 at the age of 87. Born in Thompsonville, CT, he was the son of Salvatore and Marie Drogo. Left to cherish Frank's memory is his beloved life partner of 27 years, Geneva Hunt, his 8 children, 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Palms...

Dorothy B. Savage-Evans

Dorothy B. Savage-Evans

Apr 20, 2013

Dorothy B. Savage-Evans; 77, of Wellington, Fl., passed away on Saturday, April 20,2013. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri k. Savage- Mauck (Michael), son, Jason Savage, 4 grandchildren.

Carol M Fontana

Carol M Fontana

Apr 19, 2013

Carol M. Fontana, 71, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013

Edward "Ted" Burton Darrington

Edward "Ted" Burton Darrington

Apr 18, 2013

Edward "TED" Burton Darrington, age 77, passed away on April 18, 2013 at Morse Life Geriatric Center in West Palm Beach, Florida after a long illness. Ted was born July 17, 1935 in Sacramento, CA to Burton and Edith Bailey Darrington. He grew up in Orangevale and Folsom, California. He was a design contract engineer for various aircraft firms throughout...

Lucila Eugenia Vallejo

Lucila Eugenia Vallejo

Apr 18, 2013

Lucila Eugenia Vallejo Franco left this world as a feisty 101 years young. She always said "don't call me old"! During the century of her life, Lucy experiences ranged from going to school in a horse drawn carriage, to getting a tour of her son's new home on Skype. What an amazing life! She also experienced incredible wealth as the...

Frank Scaduto

Frank Scaduto

Apr 17, 2013

FRANK SCADUTO May 1, 1920 – April 17, 2013 Royal Palm Beach, FL Frank (Francesco) Scaduto, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather entered into eternal rest on Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Palms West Hospital, Loxahatchee, FL. He was 92 years old. He was the son of the late Andrea and Anna LiVigni Scaduto and was born on May 1, 1920...

Oscar Frank Neiheisel

Oscar Frank Neiheisel

Apr 16, 2013

Age 80 of Wellington, FL passed away April 16, 2013. Survived by son, Brian (susan) Neiheisel of Baltimore, Maryland; daughter, Laura (Ray) pick of Wellington, FL; son, Brad (Jenny) Neiheisel of Wellington, FL; sister, MaryLee (Ray) Graf of Naples, FL; grandfather of 4, Laurayna, Chris, Emilie and Bradley.

Lucille V. Alexander

Lucille V. Alexander

Apr 15, 2013

Lucille V. Alexander; 87, of Lake Worth, Fl. passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013. Having been born in Kingston, Jamaica, she is the daughter of the late Alexander and louise (Henriques) Muir. She is survived by her daughters, Julette Browne (Vernon) , Isma Bowra (Ronald) and Janet Hargrove, sons, Carlton Alexander (Hazel) and Barrington Alexander (Anita), 12 grandchildren, 4...

Jose A. Mendez

Jose A. Mendez

Apr 14, 2013

Age 77 of West Palm Beach, FL passed away April 14, 2013. Survived by wife, Guadalupe; son, Miguel (Anabel) Mendez of California; son, Juan (Maria ) Mendez of Lake Worth, FL; son, Jose L. (Luisa Maria) Mendez of West Palm Beach, FL; son, Jaime (Mariana) Mendez of South Carolina; daughter, Carmen Mendez of West Palm Beach, FL; daughter, Angela (Johnnie)...

Eloise Gene Smith

Eloise Gene Smith

Apr 14, 2013

Elois Gene Smith; 78, of Riviera Beach, Fl. passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Having been born in West Palm Beach, Fl. she is the daughter of the late Jack and Gussie Mae (Vereen) Freeman. She is survived by her sons, Stanley Woods, Curtis Freeman, Ronnie Woods, James Smith 111. daughters, Patricis Colverton, Lizzie P. Singletary, Pamela D. Jordan...

Fr. Francis M. Lynch

Fr. Francis M. Lynch

Apr 11, 2013

Fr. Frank M. Lynch; 83, of Lake Worth, Fl. passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Having been born in Jackson Heights, N.Y., he is the son of the late Edmund and Theresa (Brady) Lynch. He is survived by his sister, Maureen Cummings, brothers, Ed Lynch (Gerry), John Lynch (Gen), several nieces and nephews. Interment will be at the Mt....

Patricia M. Sierk

Patricia M. Sierk

Apr 10, 2013

Patricia Marie Sierk (Joyce), age 84, of Royal Palm Beach, passed away peacefully at her home April 10, 2013, surrounded by her family. Pat was born October 22, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, to Joseph and Marie (Frayne) Joyce. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her sister, Justine Joyce McVicker in 1995 and just in...

Armet Pierce

Armet Pierce

Apr 9, 2013

Armet Pierce, of Wellington, FL, passed away on April 9, 2013 at the age of 71. Born in Owensboro, KY, he was son of Jesse and Irene Pierce. Left to cherish Armet's memory is his wife Sharon, children; Temple (Ray Woodby) Williams, Armeta Jo Pierce, Armet Keith (Dawn) Pierce, Kimberly Dawn (Thomas Andrews) Pierce, and 7 grandchildren. A service with...

Mary Frances Reed

Mary Frances Reed

Apr 8, 2013

Age 75 of Loxahatchee, FL passed away April 08, 2013. Survived by son, Robert (Susan) Alan Reed of Loxahatchee, FL; brother, Sterling Cummins of Colonial Heights, VA; sister, Barbara Fick of Colonial Heights, VA; grandmother of Robert and Kaitlynn.

Robert Jay Mermelstein

Robert Jay Mermelstein

Apr 7, 2013

Robert Jay Mermelstein, 79, of Wellington, FL since 1979, went peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2013 during a trip of a lifetime to Africa. Robert's memory will be cherished by his son Jay Mermelstein, daughter-in-law Tina, grandson Trent, special friend Sue Granato, step-son Brian Ridge, other children William, Jody, and Linda Mermelstein, brother Richard Mermelstein, sister-in-law Susie, and niece Julie. A...

Brenda Desley

Brenda Desley

Apr 7, 2013

Brenda Desley, 42, of Loxahatchee, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Service will be Saturday April 13, 2013 at Palms West Funeral Home

David Horta

David Horta

Apr 4, 2013

David Horta of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away at home unexpectedly on April 4th. He was the husband of Barbara (Hylek) Horta. They were married for 55 years. He was born in West Warwick, RI and lived in Warwick, RI before retiring and spending his winters in Florida. He was the son of the late Mariano and Virginia (Carvalho)...

John Lamar Beckner

John Lamar Beckner

Apr 3, 2013

BECKNER, JOHN L. John L. Beckner, age 90, born in Roanoke VA, November 8, 1922, to Carl and Mamie Beckner, died April 3, 2013, in West Palm Beach, FL. He joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1941. He served in the US Navy from 1943-1946 serving aboard the USS Dixie and returned to the FBI headquarters in Washington where...