Obituaries

Mar 9, 2024

Shirley Mae Henry 89, of Oakland Park passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024. A resident since 1950 formerly from Iron Mountain, Michigan. She is Predeceased by her Husband Fred and Daughter Debbie.  She is Survived by her Sons: Terry (Becky) Henry of Pompano, Fred (Vicki) Henry Jr. of Jacksonville. Robert (Linda) Henry of Oakland Park. Son in law Paul...

Feb 19, 2024

Robert "Tony" Anthony passed peacefully after a brief illness. Robert is survived by his wife, Margaret Anthony, his daughter Charity Mae Anthony, and his stepsons, John, Christopher and Gareth Murphy.  He also had many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Robert was a Coast Guard veteran and a longtime member of the DeLand, Fl VFW.

Feb 12, 2024

Joseph A. O’Gorman III, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 12, 2024. Joe was born on November 27th, 1943 in White Plains, New York and relocated to Wilton Manors in 1955 with his family. Joe was the proud owner and operator of O'Gorman Bros Van Lines. Joe is survived by his sons: Joseph A. O’Gorman IV of...

Feb 11, 2024

Feb 3, 2024

Ruth Ann Hooper 77 of Ft. Lauderdale. A resident since 1964 formerly from Wood PA.  Ruth retired from the position of internal Accounts Manager for the Broward County School Board after almost 40 years of service.  She is survived by her nephew Mark (Jana) Von Lunen of Davidsville, PA. Sister in Law Janet Hooper of Manitou Springs, Co. Neice Mary...

Jan 8, 2024

 

Marion Lydia Hill 96, of Wilton Manors. A resident for 66 years formerly from Cambridge, Ohio. Marion retired as a school teacher, She is survived by her Son: Edward (Jill) Hill, M.D. of New York, Daughters: Ellen (Bill) Schrot of Ft. Lauderdale. And Mary (Larry) Velchek of Indiana. Grandchildren: Thomas, Kathryn, Jaime, Hannah, Jay, Ashley, Jonathan and  great Grandchild...

Dec 24, 2023

 

Henry Misaka Torres, Sr., was born in El Centro, California, January 23, 1920 to Petra Torres and George Misaka who met in Los Angeles, California.  

World War II broke out on December 7, 1941, and shortly thereafter in 1942 the family changed their name from Mikasa to their mother’s maiden name of Torres to avoid any prejudice towards Americans of Japanese ancestry.  Six...

Dec 5, 2023

  Tammy Marie Goodworth von Langen passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Jupiter, Florida on December 5th, 2023, at the age of 63. She was born on December 1st, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 

Tammy graced this world with boundless compassion as a devoted mother, cherished daughter, loving sister, and passionate animal lover. She was blessed with three girls...

Dec 1, 2023

 

Geraldine Marie McCarthy of Fort Lauderdale, FL passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, December 1, 2023. She was 92. Geri was born December 31, 1930 in Joliet, IL to Louis and Marie Vercelote. She was a doting big sister to Don, Jay and Lou. She married Jack McCarthy in 1954 and together they raised their family of five...

Nov 27, 2023

 

Carol Jane Matrille, 97, of Oakland Park died with her family by her side on Monday November 27, 2023. Carol came to South Florida with her husband Bernard in 1980 from Sterling Heights, Michigan. She was a loving wife and enduring inspiration to her 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Carol and her husband were founding members...

Nov 10, 2023

 

Arthur “Breezer” Alfieri 93, of Deerfield Beach formerly, from Wilton Manors passed away on Friday November 10, 2023.  Born in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Arthur Served his country with the Army during the Korean war. He meet and married his wife Elena 1951. Moved to Wilton Manors where he raised his family. He is survived by his Wife Elena, Sons:...

Nov 6, 2023

 

Denise Rene Mahn, 61, of Wilton Manors passed away on Monday November 6, 2023 after a brief illness caused by a sudden brain aneurism.  Denise was born in Warner-Robbins, GA on September 3, 1962, and was raised in Homerville, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida.  After Graduation from Flagler College, Denise moved to Norfolk, VA, where she met her future husband,...

Oct 27, 2023

 

James Edgar “ Jim “ Russell was born on December 26, 1943. He passed away in Hospice on October 27, 2023.  Jim was the son of the late Eddie and Mae Russell, and is survived by his devoted and loving life partner of 24 years, Suzanne Dickens, his sister, Glenda Connolly, her husband, Bruce Connolly, and Jim’s beloved niece, Carey...

Sep 4, 2023

Helen Goss 92, of Fort Lauderdale passed away on Monday September 4, 2023. A resident for 64 years, formerly from Coraopolis, Pa. She is Predeceased by her son Johnny and survived by her Daughters: Jane (Richard) Hertan of Fort Lauderdale, Carrie (Michael) Owens of Orlando, and Son: Randy Goss of Atlanta. Brother: Ted (Robin) Koepfinger of Wilton Manors, Sisters: Dolores...

Sep 2, 2023

Mark Anthony Arsenault 64 of Wilton Manors, died on Saturday September 2, 2023. Mark is Survived by his Sister Donna Ciollo of Blackstone Mass. Debra DeRosa of Stoughton, Mass and Lisa Leitao of Dedham, Mass. He was Uncle to Rachel Raia, Maria DeRosa, Brigett Ciollo, Kyle Leitao, Mya Leitao, Giana Leitao. Great Uncle to Antonio Raia and Godfather to Giuseppe...

Jul 31, 2023

Ray R. Parent 72, a fifty (50) year Broward County and longtime Fort Lauderdale resident died on Monday, July 31, 2023. Ray was born and raised with five of six siblings in Van Buren, Maine, a small town on the US-Canadian border near Grand Falls, New Brunswick. In 1968, Ray graduated with honors from Van Buren District High School and...

Jul 3, 2023

William J. Beatty 92, of Wilton Manors died on Monday July 3, 2023.A resident of south Florida since 1960. Bill retired from the Miami Beach Fire Department in 1980. He later became involved in Big Brothers, Kiwanis of Wilton Manors, Fraternal order of Police. His Passion for excitement was his membership in ACE, American Coaster Enthusiast, where he traveled around...

May 19, 2023

Betty "Van" Lloyd 67, of Fort Lauderdale passed away peacefully surrounded with love. Van was Preceded in death by her parents Conrad Keith Lloyd and Lee VanSiclen Tatem; She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Dunworth (Justin), Brothers; William Kim Lloyd and Mark (Natasha) Lloyd, step-brother Timmy East. Nieces; Allison (Bryce) Clough and Remy Lloyd. As well as many more...

May 8, 2023

Vicki Maguire 76, of Boca Raton passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023. Vicki grew up in Boca Raton. After finishing school, she worked as an LPN before taking the necessary steps to open the learning Tree Preschool in 1970. Her dedication and commitment to her students were evident as parents and children alike gravitated toward her enthusiasm. She retired...

Mar 17, 2023

James Francis Freer, 74 of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away on Friday, March 17th of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was predeceased by his parents, Francis Hervey Freer and Catherine Frances Freer (Norris) He was born on August 9, 1948 in Troy, New York. He grew up in upstate New York, Watervliet, Guilderland, Hamburg and Liverpool. He graduated from Hamburg...