Obituaries

Jun 17, 2011

Kelliann Hintz, 51 of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on Friday June 17, 2011. Kelliann was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. Kelliann is survived by her children; Max and Allegra, her parents; Daniel and Barbara McGuire, brothers; Daniel (Kristian) McGuire and James (Carmelita) McGuire, and former husband Ralph Hintz. The family will receive friends on Wednesday June 22,...

Jun 16, 2011

Gary M. Costella; (also known as Uncle Gary) passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the age of 61 after a brave two year fight with leukemia. Born in Manchester, Connecticut on December 6, 1949, he was raised in St. Albans, Vermont. Gary leaves behind a sister Joyce Turner (Tommy Turner) of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; one brother Paul...

Jun 16, 2011

Vivian Mollica, 67, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York where her heart always remained even after relocating to West Palm Beach, Florida. She spent her life dedicated to raising her two daughters Andrea Plescia and Lauren Hafner whom will forever cherish her love, loyalty, and...

Jun 15, 2011

Clyde B. Hatfield; of West Palm Beach, Fl. passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2011 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Sherma G. Hatfield, daughters Kathy Burden (David) and Claudette Pardue, son Kip Childer, 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Wanda Songer, Wilma Merle and his brother Buck Hatfield.

Jun 13, 2011

Raymond Michael Ranellucci age 45, of West Palm Beach, FL passed away suddenly on Monday June 13th. Born in Albany, NY, Raymond attended Syracuse University and The University of Miami Law School earning degrees from both universities. After practicing law for several years he began a career in the Investment Industry working for Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and most...

Jun 12, 2011

Concetto Caruso, 77, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on Sunday June 12, 2011. Born in Pachino, Italy, he was the son of Giovanni and Josephina (Alvarez) Caruso. Concetto is survived by his wife Maria; daughter Irene (Tom) Silveira, sons; John Caruso and Enrico Caruso. He also leaves to cherish his memory granddaughters Sarah (John) Braswell, Christina Caruso, Miranda Silveira...

Jun 12, 2011

Wendell E. Pratt, 76, of Wellington, Florida passed away on Sunday June 12, 2011. Born in Chelsea, Vermont, he was the son of Elmer D. and Olive I. (Tilton) Pratt. Wendell is survived by his wife Ha, son and daughter-in-law Tim Pratt and Kelly Cuculiansky. He also leaves to cherish his memory his sister Joane Tracy and brothers John Pratt...

Jun 11, 2011

Jun 9, 2011

Florence Jean Torcivia left her loving family and entered Heaven on June 9, 2011. Born in Staten Island, New York on August 30, 1935 she moved to Florida on August 1, 1973. Predeceased by loving parents Arthur and Rose Iosue and Sister Antoinette Iosue. Survived by her loving Husband of 57 years Henry J. Torcivia, Sr., loving Sons Glen J....

Jun 7, 2011

Freeman Leon Fox, 82, of Royal Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Born in Riviera Beach, FL, he was the son of Alfred G. and Erma (Moree) Fox. After high school he spent the next 21 years in the U.S Air Force and retired as a jet engine mechanic and crew chief for S.A.C. After retirement...

Jun 6, 2011

Kathleen Charlotte DeSanto of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011 at the age of 56. Born in Fairfield, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Michael and Kathleen (Rennison) Shumski. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters; Karey Johnson, Kristy Coleman and Tracey DeSanto, son; Anthony DeSanto, Jr., brother; Michael (Charlotte) Shumski, and grandchildren; Jasmine Scott...

Jun 5, 2011

Jason E. Urbas of Loxahatchee, Florida, passed away on June 5, 2011. Born in Lorain, Ohio, he is the son of Charles and Lynne (Warner) Urbas. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Charles and Lynne Urbas and his sister, Patty Urbas. A visitiation will be held at Palms West Funeral Home on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 7:00...

Jun 4, 2011

Katherine J. Butterfield, 89, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on Saturday June 4, 2011. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of George and Mattie (Blunkall) Holt. Katherine is survived by her loving husband Byron, son; Alton Howell, daughters; Brenda (Wayne) Mundy, Lydia (Ed) Reed, brother; Charles Holt and 12 grandchildren. Katherine was a charter member of...

Jun 3, 2011

Joseph E. Guarnieri "Papa Joe" Age 91, passed away June 3, 2011 at Hospice of Palm Beach County. Born September 17, 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio and moved to South Florida in 1958. He was predeceased in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Jane DelVesco. Papa Joe served in the U.S. Army during World War 11. He was...

Jun 3, 2011

Robert R. Nelson, 74, of Wellington, Florida passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, he was the son of Arthur J. and Florince (Wood) Nelson. He is survived by his wife Shona (Loney) Nelson, daughters Robin (Tom) Kirchner, Susan (Bill) Minter and son Robert J. Nelson, Jr., and sister Patricia (George) Pacio. He also...

Jun 3, 2011

Henry A. Sokol, 90, of Wellington, Florida passed away on Friday June 3, 2011. Born in Scotia, New York he was the son of Alexander and Anna (Worbeck) Sokol. Henry was predeceased by his wife. Henry leaves to cherish his memory his daughters; Mary Ruch, Susan (Mark) Welt, and Carol Sokol and his grandchildren Stephen and Kristy Welt and Bradley...

Jun 2, 2011

Bernice "Bobbie Solomon" Leibman, 86 of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was she daughter of Henry and Rebecca Mindek. Bobbie's memory will be cherished by her daughter, Marilyn (Mark) Weinstein; and grandchildren, Rachel and Joshua Weinstein. A graveside service will be held 11:30 AM on Sunday, June 5,...

Jun 2, 2011

Bernice "Bobbie Solomon" Leibman, 86 of Royal Palm Beach, Florida passed away on Thursday June 2, 2011. Born in Brooklyn, New York she was the daughter of Henry and Rebecca (Frankenstein) Mindek. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Sue (Mark) Weinstein and grandchildren Rachel and Joshua. There will be a graveside service on Sunday June 5, 2011 at 11:30am...

May 31, 2011

Steven Thomas Scott, 42, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2011. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Steven is survived by his parents Richard and Shirley (Jones) Scott. Steven also leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Megan Scott, sister Barbara Ann Fiore and brother Richard J. Scott, Jr. A visitation and service will be...

May 30, 2011

Freda Geffner, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011. A graveside service will be held 1:30 PM on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Star of David Cemetery of the Palm Beaches. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Freda's memory to: Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue,...