Obituaries
Wilton Manors Florida Obituaries
Marian E. Sheehan
Sep 27, 2021
Marian Elizabeth Sheehan of Plantation, FL passed away peacefully at her home on September 27, 2021. Marian was born on February 9, 1937 in New York City. On June 15, 1957, Marian married her high school sweetheart, Dennis J. Sheehan. Marian and Dennis resided in New York City until the fall of 1959, when they moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL....
Douglas E. Bachman
Sep 19, 2021
Douglas Evan Bachman, age 71, died September 19, 2021 due to complications of multiple myeloma. As a graduate of The Ohio State University, he received his Bachelors Degree in Product Design and his Masters Degree in Design Theory. He was a well-respected professional in the field of retail design, which was pioneered in the 1980s in Columbus, Ohio. Doug’s creative...
Doris Gray Winterholler Marshall
Sep 8, 2021
Doris (“Dori”) Gray Winterholler Marshall, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 8, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. at the age of 89. Born in East Chicago, Ind. Dori was the daughter of Joseph and Lydia Gray. Dori was preceded in death by her husband James Winterholler, second husband John Marshall, and daughter Deanna Lee Stella. She...
John J Chikerotis
Sep 3, 2021
John J. Chikerotis, 59, of Oakland Park, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, John lived in South Florida for the last 36 years, and spent the last 35 years as a Sheriff’s Deputy with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in Deerfield Beach. John was also an assistant football coach at Cardinal Gibbons High School. John is...
Sharon M Bunker
Aug 25, 2021
With heavy hearts we share the passing of Sharon Marina Bunker, whom left us on August 25, 2021, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of 53 years to her husband and soul mate Bruce Bunker. Treasured Mother to her predeceased son Stephen (2004), Laura and her fiancé Larry, Joey and his wife Kym, and Bruce Jr. and his wife...
David John Morgenstern
Aug 22, 2021
David Morgenstern – Lifelong Wilton Manors resident passed away on August 22, 2021 at the age of 65 after a brave battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife Helen, daughter Nicole, mother Maryann (Mimi), brothers Tom, Jim (Colleen), nephew James and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his brother Joe and sister Linda. David grew up in...
Paul H. Gruhler
Aug 13, 2021
Paul H. Gruhler 70, of Oakland Park passed on Friday August 13, 2021. A resident for 49 years formerly from Ventnor City, NJ. Paul was a Fleet Manager for AMR ambulance Services for 19+ years. He is survived by his loving Wife Claire of 49 years. Daughters: Traci, Karen (Richie) and Jenifer (Eric). His 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren....
Richard E. Batchelder
Aug 8, 2021
Richard Edward Batchelder was born on June 18th, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to his father, Daniel Shed Batchelder, and his mother, Lucille Parrish. Richard or “Dick”, as he was known by friends and colleagues, spent his early years travelling. His father worked for the railroads and the family moved between worksites along the railroad until they settled in Michigan. From...
Raymond A. Johnson Jr.
Aug 2, 2021
Raymond A Johnson Jr (Raymie) passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021 with his loving sister by his side. Raymond lived a life filled with lots of love from his family and friends. He was born in Miami, Florida and attended Hialeah High School. He happily worked for the City of Miami Parks, Beach and Recreation for 28 years. Raymond...
Rose Calvarese
Jul 21, 2021
Rose Calvarese Rose Calvarese, 95, of South Florida, passed away peacefully on on. July 21, 2021. She was born November 2, 1925 in Burlington New Jersey. She was never able to graduate sacrificing raising her brothers and sisters after 8th grade. She worked in the house over seeing daily activities. She married Guido Calvarese on November 1, 1945. Rose enjoyed...
Robert M. Bellissimo
Jul 20, 2021
Robert (Bobby) M. Bellissimo Jr. 17 of Tamarac. Suddenly passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2021. Survived by his Father Robert M. Bellissimo, Sr. Mother: Stephanie, Brother Charlie Bellissimo, Sisters: Andrea Somerby, Isabella Bellissimo and Sophia Bellissimo, Paternal Grandmother Patricia Bellissimo, Paternal Great Grandmother Anita Bellissimo. Maternal Grandmother Holly Neureuter. A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held on Saturday...
Lloyd McCallister
Jul 4, 2021
Lloyd James “Sam” McCallister Lloyd James “Sam” McCallister quietly passed in his sleep July 4th, 2021. Sam, as many knew him, was born in Saint Petersburg, Florida on January 25, 1961. His parents were James E. McCallister and Betty J. McCallister. Sam led a full life, working with racehorses, boats, and construction jobs across the country, and enjoyed traveling, with...
Grace M. Tucker
Jul 2, 2021
Grace M. Tucker born August 4, 1932 in Wilmington, Delaware. She was 88 years old and died on Friday July 2, 2021. A south Florida resident since 1944. Grace is predeceased by her husband Curtis Tucker, Granddaughter Donna Howard, and her sister Betty Graf. She is survived by her Daughters: Cathy (Richard) Howard of Nashville Tenn. Karen (Michael) Smith of...
Karen L Parente
Jul 1, 2021
Karen (Tarbay) Parente, of Sunrise, Florida, passed away peacefully at home with family on July 1, 2021. She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on September 1, 1947. She married the love of her life Ralph Parente on September 28, 1968. They were happily married for 52 years. She was a retired Allstate agent. She is survived by her husband Ralph...
Joseph Arthur Fox
Jun 15, 2021
Joseph Arthur Fox, Sr of Jupiter, Florida , Eternal Fighter , passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021, at the age of 76. A profoundly loved Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle & Friend. Joe passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Joe was born in Paterson, NJ , November 2, to father Arthur Marenus Fox and mother Irene Sloan (...
Diana E. Pirich
Apr 28, 2021
Diana E. DiCamillo Pirich was a proud first-generation Italian American born December 2, 1943, in Niagara Falls, New York. Parents of Diana were Paul and Mary Dicamillo and maternal Grandparents of Felicia and Dominico Gravino. She was predeceased by loving sister, Linda DiCamillo Schultze. She was a graduate of the “Falls” School System and throughout her life kept in constant...
David W. Phelps
Apr 21, 2021
David W. Phelps was born to Sam and Mildred Phelps on April 25, 1960 in Richmond, IN. He was the fourth of Sam and Mildred’s five children and was the only son. The family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 1962. David is predeceased by his beloved father, Sam Phelps and is survived by his mother, Mildred Phelps, siblings Chris...
Katherine B. Edwards
Mar 25, 2021
Edwards, Katherine, 95, of Pompano Beach, passed on March 25, 2021. Katherine was born on July 20, 1925, in Boston, Massachusetts, and was a 48 year resident. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lucius, and her son, Keith. She is survived by her daughter Kris Mazzeo and her husband Jimmy of Fort Lauderdale, daughter Kathy Edwards and her...
Merle R. Unks
Mar 3, 2021
Merle Unks has had a full and fulfilling life. He grew up on Brandt School Road in Wexford, Pennsylvania. He started working when he was fifteen, delivering groceries, even though he was not old enough to qualify for a driver’s license. At eighteen, he volunteered for the United States Army and was sent across the planet to South Korea and...
Thomas Joseph Cowell
Feb 13, 2021
Thomas J. Cowell 66, Passed away on Saturday with his family by his side. Thomas was always helping others, and found his true passion in chiropractic. He practiced for over 38 years in Fort Lauderdale, where he impacted countless lives. He was loved and admired by many, and affectionately referred to as “Doc”, Tom influenced the South Florida Community as...