Adler Adler, Norma, 90, of Melbourne, FL, passed away on April 27, 2009. Star of David Cemetery and Funeral Home, North Lauderdale.*
Aliberti Aliberti, Fiore F., 79, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009.*
Banta Banta, Charles E. “Chuck, age 83, of Braselton, GA passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rosemary Ratterman Banta. He would want to be remembered most as a loving husband, father, papa and a servant of the Lord. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Donald Snyder, Braselton, GA and Teresa and Vincent Muller, Wellington, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Edith Banta, Dawsonville, GA; grandchildren, Jason Snyder, Athens, GA, Beth and Chad Morley, Cranberry TWP, PA, Michael Muller, Wellington, FL, Nicole Muller, Wellington, FL, Jeremy Banta, Dawsonville, GA, Nicholas Banta, Dawsonville, GA, Tyler Banta, Dawsonville, GA, and (Nick Hussain), Athens, GA; sister Alletha Snabley, California; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Banta was born September 26, 1925 in Hamilton County, OH. He was a World War II army veteran having fought in the Battle of the Bulge and served seventeen months in the European Theatre as a radio operator. He was worked in the title insurance industry for 59 years as a master abstractor and branch manager. He retired from Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund in Broward County, FL where he spent the bulk of his career. He was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church in Margate, FL. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 9:00 am at Forest Lawn South Cemetery in Davie, FL. The family will receive friends at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home, Sawgrass Chapel, 371 Northwest 136th Avenue, Sunrise, FL 33325 on Friday evening from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Suite 222, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501 in memory of Charles “Chuck” Banta.
Bean Bean, Marvin, 103 of Deerfield Beach, FL, passed away on April 25, 2009. Kraeer-Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Center.*
Bonneau Bonneau, Charles, 79, of Oakland Park, died April 23, 2009. As a local restaurateur, he worked at the Marriot Harbor Beach, Pier 66 and The Boca Raton Hotel, as well as other famous resorts around the country. He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn Bonneau, married 38 1/2 years. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, 11 AM in the First Baptist Church of Oakland Park, 801 NE 34th Ct. Arrangements entrusted to Kalis-McIntee Funeral & Cremation Center, Wilton Manors. Online condolences to kalismcintee.com.
Bradford Bradford, Alice B., 62, of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. All County Funeral Home & Crematory.*
Carrillo Carrillo, Leticia, infant, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on April 11, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
Ciarlo Ciarlo, Michelangelo, 84, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
Circelli Circelli, Lorraine, 55, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on February 17, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
Cohen Cohen, Abraham, 87, of Sunrise, FL, passed away on April 27, 2009. Star of David Cemetery and Funeral Home, North Lauderdale.*
Corwin Corwin, Stewart D., 56, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on April 29, 2009. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach*
Cosimano Cosimano, Veto C., 96, of Tamarac, died on April 26, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Dunlo, PA, moved to NJ in 1936 where he started his own manufacturing business until his move to Sunrise, FL in 1971 where he owned and operated an interior design company. Veto was an active member of St. Bernard Catholic Church of Sunrise, and a life-long member of The Knights of Columbus and local Council 5971, in Plantation, FL. He performed extensive charity work for the Seminarian Priests of Boynton Beach, his church, K of C and the VA Hospital. Veto was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Joann, and his daughter, Theresa. Survivors include his children, Rosalie Saltiel of Tamarac, Cosimo (Sondra) Cosimano of Palm Beach Co., Dr. Michael Cosimano of Fort Lauderdale, and Vincent Vitale (son-in-law) of Port St. Lucie; three sisters, Marion Sansone of San Antonio, TX, Josephine Miragliotta of Edison, NJ, and Gaetana (Ida) Mangarella of New Brunswick, NJ; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grand-children, and two great-great-grand-children. Visitation will be Friday, from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM at T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 12:00 PM at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Entombment immediately following at Forest Lawn Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his loving memory to Knights of Columbus 5971 or VITAS Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4th Street, Plantation, FL 33317. (954) 587-6888 or www.tmralph.com
Creech Creech, John Rayford, 52, of Sunrise, FL, passed away on April 4, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
DeVito DeVito, Arthur J., 49, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. Hudson Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach*
Donlan Donlan, Olga K., 87, of Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. Neptune Society Cremation.*
Dunevant Dunevant, Patricia Joyce, 79, of Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church and active in The Respect Life Program. Pre-deceased by husband Charles Dunevant. Survived by son Christopher (Louise) Dunevant; daughters Susan Russell and Jeanne Marko and grandchildren Kelly & Matthew Russell and Jenna, Marc & U.S. Marine CPL Daniel J. Dunevant. Visitation will be Thursday, April 30, 2009, 6-8 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at Boyd’s Family Funeral Home, 1600 N University Drive. Funeral Mass will be Friday, May 1, 2009 10:00 AM at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by PANCIERA MEMORIAL HOME Hollywood, FL – 954-989-9900 – www.panciera.com
Ferris Ferris, Anna H., 87, of Palm Beach, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. All County Funeral Home & Crematory.*
Flynn Flynn, Dorothy I., 89, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. All County Funeral Home & Crematory.*
Ford Ford, Bonnie Jeane, 74, of West Virginia, passed away on April 25, 2009. Premier Funeral Services and Cremations, Inc., Oakland Park.*
Fudge Fudge, John Patrick, 82, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on April 27, 2009. Panciera Memorial Home.*
Fuller Fuller, Evelyn A., of Plantation, FL, formerly of Mishawaka, Indiana, died on April 28, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was married to the late George Fuller who died on July 18, 1986 and is a member of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church. Surviving Evelyn are her two daughters, Mrs. Janice (Robert) Terry of Port Orange, FL and Mrs. Jean (Bobby) Crook of Sunrise, FL.; three grandsons, Bobby Terry of Boynton Beach, FL, James Terry of Daytona Beach, FL and Scott Crook of Sunrise, FL; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00PM at T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 9:30AM at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church in Plantation, FL. Arrangements entrusted to T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4th Street, Plantation, Florida 33317. (954) 587-6888 or www.tmralph.com
Gaughan Gaughan, Reverend James M., PhD, 62, Hollywood, FL, went to the Lord at Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Born December 9, 1946 in Omaha, NE son of the late James and Sophie (Paskevic) Gaughan. Survived by brother Michael and sister-in-law Vivian of Reston, VA; and life long friend Father Anthony Petrusic of Hollywood, FL. Father Gaughan received his Bachelor’s Degree from Crighton University in 1969, MA Degree from the University of Nebraska, Omaha in 1988 and his PhD from Barry University in 1999. He received his Degree in Theology from St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, MN. He was ordained a priest on May 25, 1974 at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha, NE, with the Archdiocese of Omaha where he served at various parishes and educational facilities. He transferred to the dioceses of Mandeville, Jamaica in 1999 with Food for the Poor, where he worked to spread the word for his love of the poor by assisting the needy in the Caribbean. Father James was a lifelong member of the Croatian Catholic Union and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Friends received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, Johnstown, PA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Rochus Catholic Church in Johnstown, PA at 1:00pm Saturday, Father Anthony Petrusic and Father Charles Amershek will concelebrate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Father James Gaughan Memorial Fund at 322 Virginia St., Hollywood, FL 33019. A memorial service will be held locally at a later date.
Gonzalez Gonzalez, Jose, 74, of Miami, FL, passed away on March 5, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
Goodman Goodman, Mary Alice, 66, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. Neptune Society Cremation.*
Grant Grant, Bessie, 82, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on April 25, 2009. L.C. Poitier Funeral Home, Pompano Beach*
Grieco Grieco, Andrew Louis, 66, of Greenacres FL, a 38 year resident of south Florida, formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away Friday, April 24, 2009. Andrew served in Law Enforcement for over 37 years; he worked for the NYPD for 5 years before moving to Florida and joining the Pompano Beach Police Department as a Sergeant for 10 years, then finishing his career with the State Attorney’s Office. Andrew was active in the Boca Raton Community at Pope John Paul High School and coached for the Boca Jets Football program for 9 years. Andrew is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 41 years, Arlene Grieco; sons, Andrew (Annamaria) Grieco and Christopher (Cynthia) Grieco; grand-children: Austin, Alexa, Emma, Alex, and Nicholas. Andrew was a loving and devoted husband, father, grand-father, and friend; he will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton. BABIONE FUNERAL HOMES 1100 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, Florida 33432 (561) 395-8787
Gulino Gulino, Dorothy, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on April 29, 2009. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel.*
Haslam Haslam, James, 85, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on January 4, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
Hertz Hertz, Lawrence L., 74, of Coconut Creek, FL, passed away on April 25, 2009. Neptune Society Cremation.*
Hill Hill, Norma Jean, 82, of Sunrise, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. Alternative Funeral & Cremation Care and The Memorial Store, Hollywood.*
Hoge Hoge, William F., 68, of Davie, FL, passed away on April 26, 2009. Fred Hunter’s University Drive Home, Davie.*
Jackson Jackson, David A., 56, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on February 7, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
Johnson Johnson, Beatrice, 87, of Plantation passed away April 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Glenn. She was the beloved mother of Waneta Greene, Glenn Johnson, Sally Bond, James E. Johnson, Ted A. Johnson, Jack Johnson, Nellene “Dolly” Rogers, and Sue Ann Johnson. She was a wonderful grandmother to 30 grandchildren and many great and great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Friday from 10-11 AM at the T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4 Street. Interment will follow at Lauderdale Memorial Park 2001 SW 4 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale at 12 Noon, www.tmralph.com, 954 587-6888.
Kelley Kelley, Paul, of Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away on April 29, 2009. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel.*
Kimmell Kimmell, Arnold L., of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Springfield, MA, passed away on April 15, 2009.*
Linter Linter, Scott M., 44, of Weston, passed away April 27, 2009. He was a loving husband to Maria and an adored father of Christopher and Paulina Papa, Daddy, Honey . . . we love you and will miss you very much! You will live in our hearts forever. We know that you are happy and at peace now and are with your mom, dad and sister. Scott was born in St. Louis, Missouri and lived in Jacksonville, Florida. He earned his MBA from the University of Miami. Scott was a hard core U of M football fan . . . go Canes! Scott’s family suggests memorial donations be sent to Mayo Clinic Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224 or University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Room 4013 (D4-5), Miami, FL 33136. The funeral arrangements by the Panciera Memorial Home (954) 989- 9900.
Lisante Lisante, Lillian M., 96, of Deerfield Beach, FL, passed away on April 27, 2009. Kraeer-Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Center.*
Lowe Lowe, Dennis E., 89, of Deerfield Beach, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. Neptune Society Cremation.*
Lupardo Lupardo, Angelo, of Wellington, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel.*
Malarkey Malarkey, Paul, 89, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on April 27, 2009. All County Funeral Home & Crematory.*
Marmeno Marmeno, Grace Maria, 88, of Miramar, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. Vista Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, Miami Lakes.*
Marson Marson, Dudley, of Miramar, FL, passed away on April 29, 2009. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel.*
Marti Marti, Maria, 87, of New York, passed away on April 23, 2009. Premier Funeral Services and Cremations, Inc., Oakland Park.*
McGee McGee, Heather Lee, 37, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away on April 26, 2009. Panciera Memorial Home.*
McNulty McNulty, Mabel, 96, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on April 27, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
Mirabilio Mirabilio, Joseph, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on April 29, 2009. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel.*
Mirisola Mirisola, Dorothy, 86, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on April 11, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.*
Muldoon Muldoon, Thomas, 92, of New York, passed away on April 25, 2009. Premier Funeral Services and Cremations, Inc., Oakland Park.*
Nachby Nachby, Diana, 97, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009. Star of David Cemetery and Funeral Home, North Lauderdale.*
Perelman Perelman, Lawrence, 98, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on April 23, 2009. Premier Funeral Services and Cremations, Inc., Oakland Park.*
Quesnel Quesnel, Jacqueline G., age 82, of Fort Lauderdale, FL passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009. Born on August 21, 1926 in Providence, RI and moved to Montreal at age 5. Former owner of the Palace Blue Motel with her late husband Paul from 1969 to 1980. Jackie is survived by 4 daughters, Nicole, Josee, and Patricia Quesnel, Marie-France (Claude) Aubin; 7 grandchildren: Kim Blais, Dominic and Nicolas DeRogatis, Phillip and Patrick Caraghiaur, Isbelle and Zoe Aubin; 2 great-grandchildren Christian and Madeleine; and a sister Yvette Rancourt. Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Kraeer Funeral Home, 1199 E. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33064. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jackie’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1-800-861-7826.
Rao Rao, Marie Ann, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at her home in Lighthouse Point, FL. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 4, 1925. She is predeceased by her loving husband, John; daughter Loretta, and sister Virginia. She is survived by her sister Angela; niece Kathy (Steve & Philip) Krizmanich; and son-in-law Rod (Karen) Hayes. She was a devoted grandmother to John, Christy (David) Richardson, Dawn (Ryan) Scharer, April, Andy, Alex (Heather) Holt, and great-granddaughter Noelle. Visitation will be held Friday, May 1, 2009, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Babione Funeral Home, 1100 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 9:30 am at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, 2700 NE 36th Street, Lighthouse Point, FL. Burial will follow at the Boca Raton Cemetery. BABIONE FUNERAL HOMES 1100 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-395-8787
Rosen Rosen, Benjamin, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on April 29, 2009. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel.*
Sayrs Sayrs, H. Paul, 62, of Delray Beach and formerly of Interlaken, NJ slipped away from our sight on April 27, 2009. During his 34 years with the School District of Palm Beach County he served in variety of roles, primarily serving special needs students and the ‘judicially challenged’ with honesty, compassion, humor and love. His great sense of humor, thirst for knowledge, gift of teaching, and kind sage counsel will be sorely missed. As he fought a courageous battle against cancer, he continued to provide lessons of strength, dignity, and character. He is survived by his wife, Donna Dufalla Sayrs; brother Brian Sayrs of Falls Church, VA wife, Maria and children, Noel, Haley and Brian Jr.; sister Lois Sayrs Cohen of Phoenix, AZ, husband Scott and nephews, Daniel and Aaron. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry Washington and Eloise Bernheim Sayrs. Friends may call on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 6PM to 9PM at the Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745 NE 6th Avenue, (N. Federal Hwy), Delray Beach. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 2, 2009, 10 AM at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd, Delray Beach with burial to follow at the Boynton Beach Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gilda’s Club South Florida, 119 Rose Dr. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 or the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, 42 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Attn. Kate Chen.
Schwartz Schwartz, Stanley, 82, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on April 25, 2009. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach.*
Shuman Shuman, Marelene, 63, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on April 27, 2009. L.C. Poitier Funeral Home, Pompano Beach.*
Small Small, Shirley, of Melrose Park born March 12, 1936, passed into eternal life on April 26, 2009. Survived by sisters, Joan Burke, Jean Beverley McLeod, Norma Small; brothers, Basil Small, John Small, Norman Small; several nieces and nephews, and many other loving family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00-8:00PM at the T.M. Ralph Funeral Home Sawgrass/Weston 371 NW 136 Avenue, Sunrise, 33325. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held on Saturday at 11:00AM at St. Helen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 954 587-6888 www.tmralph.com
Smith Smith, Joseph D., 76, died April 7th at his home. Originally from Illinois, he moved to Lauderdale Lakes in 1983. Joseph was a member of the Illinois Teamsters Local 710, loved computers and cars. He is survived by sisters, Joan Schulze of CA, Penelope Smith and Sherri Pantano of AZ; brother Ronald Smith, TX; 16 nieces and nephews. Cremation by Jennings Funeral Home.
Strauss Strauss, Margaret “Peg”, age 82, of Lighthouse Point, FL, passed away on April 10, 2009 while playing bridge. She graduated from Rochester High School and USC with honors. On November 18, 1959 she married Wayne Strauss. She was an executive secretary for companies in Japan, Indonesia, Sumatra, Philadelphia, California, and Lighthouse Point. She was a past president and member of the Lighthouse Point Women’s Club and enjoyed golf, water skiing, dancing and bridge. Survivors include her husband Wayne, sister, Barbara Ferguson of Rochester, MN and brother, Bill Brown of Erie, CO.
Wright Wright, Charlotte, 90, a long time resident of Pembroke Pines, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 28, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Wright, one of the first home builders in Pembroke Pines. Charlotte was the original owner of Charlene’s Bridal Salon in Hollywood, FL. She is survived by her three daughters, Carolyn, Justine and Ellen; her three sons-in-law, Sam Engel, Jr., Keith Powell, D.V.M. and Arturo Lopez; her five grandchildren: Alison Brantley, Susan Tillman, John Powell, Mark Engel, and Art Lopez; and her five great-grandchildren: Curtis Brantley, Kyle and Erin Engel and Jackson and Delaney Powell. Friends may visit at Boyd’s Funeral Home, 1600 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida, on Saturday, May 2, 2009, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A memorial service will be held shortly thereafter.
Zwick Zwick, Richard, 84, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on April 29, 2009. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home.* TOTAL Number OF OBITS = 61
