Obituaries

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,...

Jul 26, 2025

Joan, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away at home on July 26, 2025.

Born August 17, 1941 in Jeanette, Pennsylvania, where she was raised by her parents Pauline & Anthony Mastro, along with her brother Tony.

She attended college in Ohio, then moved to Florida in the 1970's. While working at Coulter Electronics,...

Jul 20, 2025

Roberta Ann Slaybaugh

Roberta "Bobbi" Slaybaugh of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away on July 20, 2025.

Born on September 21, 1941, in Columbus Ohio, Bobbi's family relocated to Carlisle, Pennsylvania when she was a small child. Bobbi graduated from Carlisle High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University....

Jul 19, 2025

John Coleman (Cole) Magnus, age 93, of Sunrise, Florida, passed away on July 19, 2025. A father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher and proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Cole lived in Pittsburgh, PA and in his later years, retired in Sunrise, FL.

Cole is survived by his five children:  Marybeth Dietz, Patrice Fee, John (Jodi)...

Jul 16, 2025

Ludwig Siegl loved well and was loved by all who knew him.  He was a kind and wonderful man with a fun sense of humor.  He was born in Vienna, Austria and grew up in an artistic household where he learned to draw, photograph, and play the recorder from his composer father.  His talents in engineering were...

Jun 28, 2025

Michael Arabia, 60, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on June 28, 2025. Born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey, Michael made South Florida his home for the past 21 years.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Marissa (Jason) Fallmann and Alexis Arabia; his devoted parents, Samuel Benjamin and Jacqueline (née Schulze) Arabia;...

Jun 28, 2025

Angelo Conte Jr., age 80, of Coconut Creek, FL, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Angelo was a resident of South Florida for 37 years.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Tammy (Andrew) Bernhardt; his son, Brian (Dani) Conte; and cherished grandchildren Stephen (Mollie), Makayla, Layla,...

Jun 26, 2025

Paul H. Barber, age 86, of Delray Beach FL, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025. A devoted father, grandfather, teacher, and mentor, Paul spent his life inspiring others and had been a proud resident of South Florida in his later years. He is survived by his former wife, Patricia Barber Orange, CT; his children, Colleen Barber,...