Obituaries

Jan 28, 2024

Be happy for this moment, this moment is your life -Omar Khayyam Josephine J. DiMarco, 101, of Royal Palm Beach, FL, entered eternal rest surrounded by the comfort of family on January 28,2024. She was born in New York on June 8,1922 to Vincenza and Antonio DiMarco, who like millions of others, immigrated from Italy to the United States for...

Jan 27, 2024

James Austin Power, 77, of West Palm Beach, Fla., passed away at home with family beside him on January 27, 2024, at 7:47am. Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY, on November 10, 1946, to Lola and Austin Power who brought him home to meet a very excited older sister, Virginia (Ginger). He attended James Madison High School and graduated from...

Jan 26, 2024

Pietro Badalamenti (Pete), 78, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. Pietro was born on April 20, 1945, in Carini, Sicily. He spent his childhood years there and attended school in Palermo. As a young adult, he traveled to both Switzerland and Germany for work before eventually coming to the U.S. in 1968. He spent 2...

Jan 25, 2024

Jan 25, 2024

Patricia Louise Carlson passed away at the age of 74 in West Palm Beach, Florida on January 25, 2024. Affectionately called Pat by her family, she was born in Tokyo, Japan on February 25, 1949 to Mary Elsie Terry Fuhr and John Henry Fuhr III. On this day, she found herself to be the younger sibling (by 2 minutes) of...

Jan 24, 2024

John Thomas Bennett—J.B. to his friends and family—passed away peacefully with his family at his side on January 24, 2024. J.B. is survived by his wife, Greta; mother, Lily; sisters, Maryann, Diane, and Cheryl; nieces; nephews; brothers-in-law; and his little buddy affectionately called "Lucky." He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Bennett. J.B. was passionate about sports and...

Jan 24, 2024

Jan 23, 2024

Lorraine Frances Guadagni, aged 70, of Wellington, FL, peacefully passed away on January 23rd, 2024, and returned to her heavenly home as she was embraced by the love of her family and the comfort of her faith. Born to the late Mildred and Gene Zaino on September 28, 1953, in Waltham, MA., Lorraine's early years were spent in Brooklyn before...

Jan 23, 2024

Byron R. Payne of Wellington, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 59. He was surrounded by his loving family, who will miss him immeasurably. Byron was born in Clearwater, FL, on September 3, 1964, to the late Joseph L. and Bobbie Jean (Masters) Payne. He was an avid outdoorsman, a lifelong Miami Dolphins...

Jan 23, 2024

Jan 20, 2024

Melissa Ann (Yon) Acosta, also known as Missy & Mel, passed away on January 20, 2024, in Lake Worth, FL, at the age of 37. Born on January 2, 1987, in West Palm Beach, Melissa was a remarkable woman, known for her intelligence, wit, and a heart overflowing with love. Her sweet and loving nature touched the lives of all...

Jan 20, 2024

David B. Schaeffer was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on February 16th, 1948, to Dorothy and Leonard Schaeffer. He grew up in Aberdeen until the family moved to San Diego, California in 1959. David is a graduate of San Diego State College with a BA in Business Administration and Labor Relations and proudly served in the United States Air Force...

Jan 20, 2024

Jan 20, 2024

Jan 17, 2024

Earle Wiggan was born on November 9, 1931 in Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies. He was the first of four children born to William and Enid Wiggan. He earned the nickname "Bookie" as he was always reading every book he could get his hands on. He was loved by all who knew him and had friendships that lasted a lifetime....

Jan 17, 2024

Age 81 of West Palm Beach, FL passed away January 17, 2024. Survived by son, Randolph Simmonds of West Palm Beach, FL; sister, Petrel Muir of Lake Worth, FL; sister, Yvonne Rowe of Canada; grandmother of Kaytoya Simmonds, Kerrell Simmonds and Kemarr Simmonds all of West Palm Beach, FL; great grandmother of Kaylee Deacon and Kai Deacon both of Boynton...

Jan 16, 2024

Gyandeo "Gyan" "Ram" Ramcharan, age 76, of West Palm Beach Florida, peacefully left this world behind on January 16th, 2024. He was born on January 5th, 1948 to Indardaye and Seenath Ramcharan in Trinidad. He is predeceased by his wife, of 48 years, Hamawatie Ramcharan (née Ramkissoon). He is survived by his children Vashtie, Satish (Joey), and Malini(Usha). He was...

Jan 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank (Sandy) Gannett McAdam, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Sandy passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2024, at age 71. He was born on April 22, 1952 in Greenwich CT to Charles V. McAdam and Sally G. McAdam. Sandy was a long...

Jan 14, 2024

Edna Ionie Toyloy, nee Chen went home to Heaven on Sunday, Jan 14, 2024. Edna, daughter of Gladys Watson (deceased) and Albert Chen (deceased) was born in Dean Pen, St Mary, Jamaica on August 1, 1927. Edna was married to Karl Toyloy (deceased) for 20 years. She spent several years working for Martin's Tours and Travel in Kingston. During her...

Jan 14, 2024

Margaret Shirley of West Palm Beach, FL, departed this life peacefully on the evening of Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born on August 19, 1930 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Charles and Edna "Annie" Brockett, Jr. After graduating high school, she began working for the Southern Bell Telephone Company in 1948...