Obituaries

Elizabeth I. Rafferty

Elizabeth I. Rafferty

Dec 7, 2008

Rafferty, Beth I. Of Wellington, Fl. passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the age of 90. Beth is survived by her loving husband Richard J. Rafferty, daughter Judy Davidson of Fairland Indiana, two grand-daughters Coleen Henson and Maureen Melnick, three great grandchildren and her niece Carlyn Claus all from Indiana. Inurnment will be at the South Florida VA...

Marjorie Florence Mancus

Marjorie Florence Mancus

Dec 6, 2008

MARJORIE F. MANCUS Age 83 of Royal Palm Beach, Fl passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. She is survived by son, Scott Hammesfhar (Dori) of Royal Palm Bch.; two daughters, Nancy Tyson (Charles) of Lantana,FL and Susanne Walsh (Saugh) of Parkland, FL; step-son Gary Mancus (Debbie) of Irvington, N.Y. and step-daughter Lori Norris (Eric) of Washington; 15 grandchildren and 8...

Charlotte G. Kaplan

Charlotte G. Kaplan

Dec 5, 2008

Charlotte G. Kaplan, 79, of Loxahatchee, Florida, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Morris & Rae Gottfried. Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Rita Gruskin (James), son, Howard Kaplan, brother, Sidney Gottfried & four grandchildren. There will be a graveside service on Sunday, December 7, 2008, 3:00pm at...

Loraine G. Phillips

Loraine G. Phillips

Dec 5, 2008

Loraine G. Phillips, 80, of Wellington, Florida, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008. Born in Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of Lesser & Sarah (Kaufman) Gordon. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 1:00pm at Palms West Funeral Home.

Guillermo Cajigas

Guillermo Cajigas

Dec 4, 2008

Guillermo Cajigas, 86, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday December 4, 2008. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Jose & Lorenza (Guzman) Cajiga. Guillermo is survived by his wife, Mercedes, Sister, Cayita Resto, step-sons, Casiano, Manuel & Patricio Rufino. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008, 4:00pm to 5:00pm with a...

Theresa Anne Nadler

Theresa Anne Nadler

Dec 4, 2008

Theresa Anne Nadler, 45, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008. Born in Hollywood, Florida, she was the daughter of Paul & Donna (Pifer) Wanczak. Theresa is survived by her daughters, Jennie Milechman (Steven), Cassie Concepcion (Ray) & Taylor Nadler, grandchildren, Carter Milechman & Eddie Concepcion, x- husband, Jeff Nadler, brother, Paul Wanczak, parents, Paul...

Joy Podger Callahan

Joy Podger Callahan

Dec 3, 2008

Joy Podger Callahan, 77, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Born in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of Floyd & Ada (Yearke) Podger. Joy is survived by her husband, Earle, daughters, Jade Saling & Tanya Flider, sons, Tim & Dan Callahan. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 8, 2008 ,...

Johnny Wayne Merritt

Johnny Wayne Merritt

Dec 3, 2008

Johnny Wayne Merritt, 47, of Palm Beach Shores, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Born in Cordele, Georgia, he was the son of Ira & Patricia (Bushanan) Merritt.

Washington Ajoy

Washington Ajoy

Dec 3, 2008

Washington Ajoy, 79, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Born in Ecuador, he was the son of Miguel & Concepcion (Campo) Ajoy. Washington is survived by his wife, Teresa.

Frank Mauro

Frank Mauro

Dec 2, 2008

Frank Mauro, 72, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of John & Marion (Monaco) Mauro. Frank is survived by his wife, Roseanne, Brother, Paul Mauro (Marie-Elina), Sister, June Kopp (Stewart), daughter, Debbie Catalto & grandson, Christopher. There will be a visitation on Saturday, December 6, 2008,...

Mervin W. Bowans

Mervin W. Bowans

Dec 1, 2008

Mervin "Steve" W. Bowans, 86, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. Born in St. Francis, Kansas, he was the son of Arthur & Mary (Ullrich) Bowans. Steve is survived by his wife, Arline, daughters, Carole Forsyth & Susan Kornberg, son-in-law, Ira, four grandsons, Robert, Eric, David & Adam, brother, Virgil, several nieces & nephews. A...

Margaret M. Schoelkopf

Margaret M. Schoelkopf

Dec 1, 2008

Margaret M. Schoelkopf, age 93 of Lake Worth, Fl passed away December 1, 2008 at the Coral Bay Rehabilitation Facility. She was born February 6, 1915 in Goppingen, Germany. Margaret is survived by her son, Rolf E. (Shirley) of Illinois; two grandchildren, Michael of Illinois and Erika (Brian) Morgan of Bristol, Wisconsin and three great-grandchildren, Noah, Joshua and Amanda. Visitation...

James M. Sumacewski

James M. Sumacewski

Dec 1, 2008

James M. Sumacewski of Lake Worth, Fl. passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008 at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife Gillian, daughter Kim Moskowitz (Robert), Son Kirk Sumacewski (Amy) 5 grandchildren and his mother Irean Sumacewski. a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church with Inurnment following...

May Lesikin

May Lesikin

Nov 30, 2008

May Lesikin, 86, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Albert & Rebecca (Kuchinsky) Goldman. May's memory will be cherished by her 3 daughters, Barbara (Jose) Lesikin, Joan Lesikin & Judith (Stewart) Lesikin.

Lois Louise Myers

Lois Louise Myers

Nov 28, 2008

Lois Louise Myers, 88, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jack & Ada (Johnson) Williams. Lois retired as a clerk for the City of Lake Worth. Lois's memory will be cherished by her sons, Ronald J. (Michel) Myers & Roger (Dianna) Kent; sisters, Gloria Magrell, Mary...

Francis Leo Ryan

Francis Leo Ryan

Nov 27, 2008

Francis Leo Ryan, 81, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2008. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of Francis & Yavone (Desree) Ryan. Francis is survived by his wife, Sylvia, sons, Richard, Michael & James, daughter, Linda Kagle, three granddaughters & one great granddaughter.

Aatos E. Kauppinen

Aatos E. Kauppinen

Nov 25, 2008

Aatos E. Kauppinen, 91, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, Novenber 25, 2008.

Deandra St. Phard

Deandra St. Phard

Nov 23, 2008

Deandra St. Phard passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, she was the daughter of William St. Phard & Shirley Paul. Deandra will be buried onTuesday, December 9, 2008 , 10:30am at Glenwood Cemetery (Riviera Beach).

Othniel V. Cooper

Othniel V. Cooper

Nov 20, 2008

Othniel V. Cooper, 85, of Wellington, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008. Born in Jamaica, West Indies, he was the son of James & Anita (Mitchell) Cooper. Othniel is survived by his wife, Lena Elcock-Cooper, daughters, Elaine Loney, Jennifer Wilson, Yvonne Buckner, Sandra Campbell, Sonia Elcock, Sylvia Elcock & Soraya Elcock, son, Frederick Cooper, 18 grandchildren, 8 great...

David W. Collins

David W. Collins

Nov 18, 2008

David W. Collins, 62, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. David will be buried at South Florida VA National Cemetery (Lake Worth, FL.) on Monday, November 24, 2008, 2:30pm.