All Obituaries

Thomas J. Shola 93, formerly of Cranston, RI passed away peacefully, Monday, March 23, 2020 with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Antoinette (Saccoccio) Shola. Born in Woonsocket, son of the late Grigorie and Alexa (Becea) Shola. Prior to retiring, Mr. Shola worked as Vice Principal of Cranston High School East. Mr. Shola was a United States Army Combat Veteran serving in WWII, honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sargent, Military Police. He was a graduate...

Dr. Raymond Dennis Zipkis, DDS, 73, of Boca Raton, FL passed away March 17, 2020. A resident of South Florida for 17 years, he is survived by his loving sisters; Carolyn (William) Winter, Regina (William) Strelecki, nephews; Dr. William Kenneth Winter and Dr. William Christopher Winter. He was predeceased by his parents; Joseph and Jean Zipkis. Ray was a dentist and enjoyed many things including boating, real estate investments, partying and just enjoying life. Family will receive friends...

Alexander, ‘Alex,’ Hernandez, of Aventura, Florida, an extraordinary and genuinely adored son, brother, fiance, and friend, died Saturday, February 29, 2020, of an acute cardiac event. He was 52.  He was volunteering as a Ride Marshal in the Dolphins Cancer Challenge charity cycling event, as he had done since its inception. Alex was a lifelong avid cyclist, competing, participating, and providing repeated successful crew support for many events like the 3000 mile...

Ted Rhea Snelling, 90, of Boca Raton, FL passed away March 3, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ladene, loving children; Mark Snelling and Vicki Willis. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020, 1pm at the South Florida National Cemetery. Professional arrangements by: Gary Panoch Funeral Home 6140 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-997-8580 www.gpanochfunerals.com

On Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Judith (Judy) Petrone, a resident of Boca Raton and south Florida since 1993 passed away in her sleep, 3 days after her late husband, Ettore Petrone passed away.  She was 82 years old. Born and raised in West Orange, New Jersey, Judy was a homemaker and raised 3 children.  She enjoyed sewing and doing needlepoint in her earlier years.  Additionally, she loved cats and watching her husband serve as an usher at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Boca...

Margaret Panzarino, 91 years old, of Tampa, Florida passed away on March 3, 2020.  She was born in Rosedale, New York and lived in Bronxville, New York until moving to Florida in 1978.  She was an active member of St. Joseph’s, St. Paul of the Cross, and St. Bernadette Catholic Churches.  Margaret was a devoted wife and mother who lived her life with a peaceful strength.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Vincent Panzarino.  She is survived...

Douglas J. Hawk, age 64, Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2020 after a 4 1/2 year battle with cancer. With the help of Heartland Hospice Services,  he was lovingly cared for in the home of his sister and brother-in-law in Marion Oh, for the last 8 months of his life. He was born Dec. 23, 1955 in Marion, OH to the late Donald S. and Edith (Kightlinger) Hawk. A 1974 graduate of Marion Harding High School, Doug had resided in Florida since 1980.  He...

On Saturday, March 7, 2020 Ettore (Ed) Petrone, a resident of Boca Raton and south Florida since 1993, passed away peacefully in his sleep.  He was 90 years old. Raised in Boonton, New Jersey, Ed obtained a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and had a MBA from Fairleigh Dickson College.  He was an Army veteran and worked as an engineer in the aerospace industry his entire life until he retired.  He served as an usher for many years at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in...

Pamela McNeil Santos, 91, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away February 6, 2020. She is survived by her husband Joseph Santos, her daughter's Beverley and Theresa, grand children Danya & Alexi, Shanmatee, Richard...great grand children Asia, Jaxon, tyler, Nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 6, 2020, 10am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Boca Raton. Burial will follow. Professional arrangements by: Gary Panoch Funeral...

It is with great sadness that the family of Cheryl Anne Hord announces her passing after a brief illness on March 6, 2020 at the age of 72 in Boca Raton, FL. Cheryl Engle was born June 29, 1947 in Bad Axe, MI. The daughter of the late Carlton and Phyllis (Currie) Engle, was a graduate of the University of Michigan in 1969 with a BA in English. On August 23, 1969 the former Cheryl Engle was united in marriage with Joel Hord in Michigan sharing more than 50 years in companionship and love....