Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Jan 10, 2023

On Tuesday January 10th, 2023, Linda L. Gaub loving mother, sister, and grandmother passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 65. She was born to Lillian and Edward Howarth in Princeton, New Jersey. She is survived by her sons Kyle and Evan Gaub, siblings Roxanne Howarth, Terri Holland, and Wayne Howarth. She will be missed terribly. Linda...

Jan 9, 2023

United States Coast Guard

Jan 8, 2023

Maria Patricia (Pat) Mistretta. Beloved wife of Vincent Mistretta and devoted Sister of Connie Wichman. Maria was born in Garden City, NY to the Late Capt. Henry F Wichman and the late Marie Wichman. Before moving to Palm Beach County, Maria and family lived in Goshen, NY. Maria worked as a Librarian for 38 years for the Palm Beach County...

Jan 7, 2023

Richard William Ries, 94, of Loxahatchee, Florida, passed away on January 7, 2023. Born in Listie, Pennsylvania on March 5, 1928, he was the son of Walter William Ries and Permilia (nee Bumbarger) Ries. Richard leaves to cherish him memory, his loving wife, Joanne M (nee Weston) Ries and her daughter Jennifer Macintosh; children, Richard (Barbara) Ries Jr. and George...

Jan 7, 2023

Jan 5, 2023

Jan 5, 2023

On Thursday January 5th, Courtney A. Tavares, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of forty years old. She was born to Linda and Ronald Gaub. She is survived by her husband Michael Tavares, son Nathaniel Tavares, mother Linda Gaub, and brothers Kyle and Evan Gaub. Courtney was an active aquarist, botanist, and counselor. She enjoyed all components...

Jan 4, 2023

Robert Maxwell Burr (Bob) of Old Town, Maine and most recently West Palm Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 after a brief illness at the age of 83. Loving husband of 60 years to Hannelore (Paefgen) Burr, he was father to Renee (Burr) Parks and Andrew Burr and adored his grandchildren, Juliana Parks, Megan Burr, and...

Jan 4, 2023

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the following: 1. National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org 2. Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation https://pkdcure.org

Jan 3, 2023

January 3rd, 2023 Daniel Waite Hooker, 65, passed away early Tuesday morning in his home in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Danny was born June 15th, 1957, in Rockford, IL to William and Janet Hooker. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shari Hooker, as well as his 5 children Timothy Hooker, Jessica Hooker, Virginia Hooker, Katherine Hooker, and...

Jan 3, 2023

In Loving Memory Mirta O. Boladeres Mirta De La Luz Boladeres Ortega, 93, of West Palm Beach, Fl. passed away in Tallahassee, Fl. on January 3rd, 2023. Mirta was born in Camaguey, Cuba on October 14, 1929. She had a degree in education and enjoyed working as a preschool teacher. Mirta was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She...

Jan 3, 2023

Jan 2, 2023

Jan 2, 2023

On January 2, 2023, Thomas Ray Simmons Sr. of West Palm Beach, Florida went to be with the Lord. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 5th, 1952. Thomas was survived by his wife, Mary, of 48 years of marriage. He was also survived by his children, Thomas Ray Simmons Jr, Tammy Marie Simmons and his grandchildren Thomas Ray...

Jan 1, 2023

Vernice Delia Glaves, educator and minister of the Gospel, was an achiever throughout her life, and will be remembered with love long after her passing. Vernice was born on August 26, 1929 and passed away on January 1, 2023 after a courageous battle with dementia. She died with loved ones present and her memory will be honored by those who...

Jan 1, 2023

Dec 31, 2022

Janice Louise Baer Mudd, 69, of Royal Palm Beach, FL, passed away on December 31, 2022. The middle child and only daughter of Chet and Betty Jane Baer was born on April 6, 1953, in Buffalo, NY. The family moved to Pompano Beach, FL when she was in middle school. She graduated from Pompano Beach High School in 1971. Janice...

Dec 29, 2022

Laura Evelyn Spehar Obituary August 2, 1928-December 29, 2022 It is with great sorrow that the family of Laura Spehar (Wellington, Florida) announces her passing on December 29, 2022 at the age of 94. Laura Spehar (m. George-deceased) is remembered by her children, George Spehar Jr. (m. Donna) of Greer, South Carolina, Katherine Caster (m. Earl) of Wellington, Florida, Karen...

Dec 29, 2022

Longtime Wellington community leader Thomas M. Wenham died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, after a brief illness at the age of 90. Wenham's contributions to the Wellington community were numerous, but he was most proud of being the community's first elected mayor, and later serving as chair of the Wellington Community Foundation, and as a founder and commander of Wellington's American...