Obituaries

Sep 26, 2025

Donald Zech, 87, of West Palm Beach, FL passed away September 26, 2025. Please contact the funeral home if you have any information about Donald Zech.

Gary Panoch Funeral Home 6140 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-997-8580 www.gpanochfunerals.com

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Sep 23, 2025

Vanderwerf, Alan, 67, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on September 23, 2025. If you have any information in regards to Alan please contact the funeral home.

Professional arrangements are entrusted to: Gary Panoch Funeral Home 6140 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-997-8580 www.gpanochfunerals.com

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Sep 23, 2025

Mark William Polsky, 89, of Boca Raton, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025.

Mark was born on June 3, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, to Samuel Polsky and Anna Elkitz. He proudly served in the US Navy, and earned a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology. He then built a successful career in...

Sep 17, 2025

Salvatore "Sal" Napolitano, 78, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on February 23, 1947, to the late Peter and Violet (née Sammarino) Napolitano, Sal later moved from New Jersey to South Florida, where he and his wife have called home for the past 13 years.

Sep 16, 2025

Joseph "Joe – Coach Mitchell" Lee Mitchell, 85, Boca Raton, FL passed away at Hospice by the Sea Boca Raton, Tuesday September 16th, 2025, surrounded by family. Born January 27, 1940, in Memphis, TN.  Joe joined the US Navy directly after his high school graduation and served our country on submarines and the USS Independence Aircraft Carrier....

Sep 11, 2025

Gregory Donohue, 71, of Delray Beach, FL, and formerly of Buffalo, NY,  entered eternal rest on September 11, 2025, in hospice care following an extended illness.

Greg had a big heart, good sense of humor, and enjoyed life and people.  He was always willing to lend a hand. He loved to cook, bake, and socialize...

Sep 8, 2025

Gerarda "Dina" (Marotta) Luongo

April 4, 1937 – September 8, 2025

88 Years Old

Gerarda "Dina" (Marotta) Luongo, age 88, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formally from Bronx, New York, New Rochelle, New York (Westchester County) and Woodbourne, New York (Catskill Mountains) peacefully passed away to eternal life on September 8, 2025,...

Sep 6, 2025

Thomas J. Giddings, 90, of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Boca Raton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 19, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, Thomas was the son of the late Arthur and Ann Giddings. He was one of six children and was predeceased by his siblings Arthur...

Aug 31, 2025

Sandy Lynn "Sam" Kozuch-Thompson, 70, passed away on August 31, 2025, in Boca Raton, Florida. Born on November 21, 1954, in Peoria, Illinois, Sandy lived a life marked by adventure, determination, and a deep appreciation for both the natural world and the people she held dear.

From an early age, Sandy embraced life with a...

Aug 30, 2025

Victor Méndez Piedra, de 66 años, originario de Montevideo, Uruguay, falleció el 30 de Agosto de 2025. Nació el 21 de Mayo de 1959 en Tacuarembó, Uruguay.

Recordamos a Victor por su sonrisa tan característica y contagiosa. Por sus chistes, su humor, su positivismo, sus dichos, recitados, y por sus asados con "mano de mulita."...

Aug 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anthony Raymond Maniscalco.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony "Tony" Maniscalco, who left this world peacefully on August 24, 2025 at the age of 75.

Anthony was known for a warm smile, a kind heart, and a love for family that showed through...

Aug 19, 2025

Con profundo dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de Esther Rebollar, a los 63 años de edad. Partió el 19 de agosto de 2025, rodeada del amor de su familia. Nació el 2 de septiembre de 1961 en el Estado de México.

La vida de Esther fue un camino marcado por la resiliencia, la fe, el amor,...

Aug 18, 2025

Ardyth Stone

November 19, 1930 - August 18, 2025

Ardyth Stone died at age 94 on Monday, August 18, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida.

She was born in Dubuque, Iowa to Oliver Gregg Dodson and Margaret Haldane Dodson, a little more than a year into the Great Depression....

Aug 18, 2025

Ulysees "Buddy" Mitchell, 77, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.

He was born October 20, 1947, to the late Edna Lucille Dobson and Albert Mitchell Ulysees. Buddy grew up in McRae, GA, where he graduated from Central High School. In 1969, he married the love of his life, Shirley Mae...

Aug 10, 2025

Yan "Melissa" Liu

November 2, 1980 – August 10, 2025

Yan "Melissa" Liu, 44, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away suddenly at the hospital on August 10, 2025. Born on November 2, 1980, in Wufeng Tujia, China, Melissa was known for her beauty, her warm spirit, and her remarkable ability to brighten the...

Aug 7, 2025

Rogers, Joreen "Jeri" W., 88, of Deerfield Beach, Florida passed away on August 7, 2025

Jeri was born in rural Wisconsin on May 23, 1937. She later moved to the "big city" of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and really shined in her high school years where she was actively involved in drama and cheerleading and went on...

Aug 2, 2025

George Paul Buettner October 22, 1942 – August 2, 2025

George Paul Buettner, 82, of Boca Raton, FL, and formerly of Lighthouse Point, FL, passed away on August 2, 2025.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 22, 1942. George grew up with a love for sports, especially baseball and softball. He cherished time...

Jul 29, 2025

Lucien J. Dufresne, Jr passed away at home at the age of 89 in Boca Raton, Florida.

Born in Meriden, Connecticut, Lu was the third of ten siblings. A son of the late Lucien and Isabelle (Rancourt) Dufresne.

Lucien served in the U.S. Army as an X-Ray Technician, blending technical precision with care...

Jul 28, 2025

Douglas Peter Barna, age 79 of Boca Raton, Florida passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton from complications from diabetes after a fall.

Doug was born on November 28, 1945, to Peter and Marie Barna (nee Saltamachia) in Passaic, New Jersey.

He received a B.S....

Jul 27, 2025

Charles Douglas (Doug) Wheeler, 80, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on August 25, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana, Doug led a life defined by courage, service, and love.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Doug served his country with honor during the Vietnam War,...