Obituaries

Richard Williams Hitt Sr.

Richard Williams Hitt Sr.

April 21, 2009

Richard Williams Hitt Sr., 87, of Palm Springs, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Married to Sarah Elizabeth (Zimmermann) Hitt, he was born in Hackensack, New Jersey and was the son of Harold H. and Julia G. (Pratt) Hitt. Service will be announced for a later date.

Charles A. Preisinger

Charles A. Preisinger

April 19, 2009

Charles A. Preisinger; od West Palm Beach, Fl. passed away on Sunday, ,April 19, 2009 at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife Patricia, 5 sons, 5 daughters, 19 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Rose M. Isoldi

Rose M. Isoldi

April 18, 2009

Rose M. Isoldi, 99 of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009.

Vita Mary Vallarella

Vita Mary Vallarella

April 18, 2009

Vita Mary Vallarella, age 78 of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009. A visitation & wake will be held at Palms West Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with the wake service starting at 7:00pm. The funeral mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church...

Frank Papuzza

Frank Papuzza

April 17, 2009

Frank Papuzza, AKA Frankie Maro, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Riviera Beach, Florida. Born in the Bronx, New York, son of the late Joseph & Grace Papuzza, known best as a guitarist and vocalist both in New York and West Palm Beach. Frank attended New York schools and joined the US Coast Guard in...

Evelyn Irene Thompson

Evelyn Irene Thompson

April 17, 2009

Evelyn Irene Thompson, 71, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert and Auvron (Sigrish) Bartleson. Evelyn's memory will be cherished by her children, Lisa (William) Wall and PaulChick.

Jose Almeida

Jose Almeida

April 16, 2009

Jose "Pepin" Almeida, M.D., age 75, of Atlantis, died peacefully in his home on April 16, 2009. He was born in Cuba, the youngest of five siblings, where he lived until completing medical school at La Universidad de la Habana. In 1960, he was recruited and served as the Chief Medical Officer of the Bay of Pigs Invasion. After being...

Louise L. Wilson

Louise L. Wilson

April 15, 2009

Louise L. Wilson, age 77, of Loxahatchee, Florida and formerly of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Born in Wilkensburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Emil & Hilda (Beck) Loeffler. Louise is survived by her son Kenneth (Tonya) Wilson, daughter, Lesley (Kevin) Wilson, brothers, Emil & Lawrence Loeffler, three grandchildren, Bryan, Amber & Lienna. The family...

Anthony G. Thomas

Anthony G. Thomas

April 15, 2009

ANTHONY G. THOMAS, JR., age 42, died on April 15, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Anthony was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Anthony Thomas, Sr. and Donna Thomas. Anthony has resided in South Florida for the past 27 years, and was a long-time employee of Federal Express. In addition to his work, Anthony also served his...

Dorothy J. Miller

Dorothy J. Miller

April 14, 2009

Dorothy J. Miller, 86, of Wellington, FL., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Born in New Orleans, LA., she was the daughter of Paul C.W. and Nena L. (Robertson) Jensen. Dorothy grew up in New Orleans where she met her loving husband of 56 years, the late William J. Miller Jr. (82nd Airborne Division). After WWII, they moved to...

Ena Porco

Ena Porco

April 13, 2009

Ena Porco, 76, of Wellington, Florida, passed away on Monday April 13, 2009. Born in Italy, she was the daughter of Giovanni & Maria (Arlia) Pate. Ena will be buried at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Long Island City, New York.

Ralph Edward Huff

Ralph Edward Huff

April 12, 2009

Ralph Edward Huff, 77, of Loxahatchee, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009. Born in Eighty Eight, Kentucky, he was the son of Edd & Dorothy (Hoover) Huff. Ralph is survived by his wife Pamela.

Marion B. Medich

Marion B. Medich

April 12, 2009

Marion B. Medich of West Palm Beach, Fl. passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife Joan, daughters Susan, Amy and Linda, sons Bennet, Andrew and Alexander, sisters Diana Basile and Anna Allen, brother Lawrence Medich. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8...

Florence Lucille Karns

Florence Lucille Karns

April 12, 2009

Florence Lucille Karns, 90, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009. Born in Nelsonville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Henry & Mildred (Lowery) Cullison. Florence is survived by her daughter Mary Ann Smith, sons, David L. Karns & Virgil Jellison, also four grandchildren. A graveside service will take place at South Florida VA National Cemetery...

Joan Skibbe

Joan Skibbe

April 10, 2009

Joan Skibbe, Age 74, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed April 10, 2009. A visitation will be held Monday, April 13, 2009 from 5-8pm at Palms West Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Sj"gren's Syndrome Foundation.

John F. O'Connor

John F. O'Connor

April 10, 2009

John F. O'Connor, 88, of Wellington, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009. Born in New York, New York, he was the son of Leo & Lolita (Vlaughn) O'Conner. John is survived by his wife Jane, daughters, Kathy Foster (Mike Nelson), Monica Flynn, Margaret Mary Tremaglio & Rita Volpe, sons, Reverend John, Anthony & Peter O'Connor, 22 grandchildren &...

Bronislawa Ciupak

Bronislawa Ciupak

April 10, 2009

Bronislawa Ciupak, Age 93, of West Palm Beach, FL passed away April 10, 2009. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2009 from 6-9pm at Palms West Funeral Home. A service will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10:30am at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in West Palm Beach.

Eugene A. Wellisch

Eugene A. Wellisch

April 8, 2009

Eugene A. Wellisch, 86, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Eugene was born in Albany, New York, and is survived by his daughter Norine Wellisch.

Hurschel Landrith

Hurschel Landrith

April 8, 2009

Hurschel Landrith, age 87, a long time resident of Boca Raton passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 after a brief illness. Hurschel was born in Arkansas City, KS on Oct. 9, 1921. Hurschel owned Stewart Landrith Title Co. for many years and retired in 1983. Hurschel was active in many civic organizations and was an avid golfer. Hurschel is...

Mary Sue Dupries

Mary Sue Dupries

April 7, 2009

Mary Sue Dupries, 81, of Wellington, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Born in Calhoun, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Chester & Lennie (Simpson) McAlister. Mary is survived by her daughter Judy Wagner.