Obituaries
Wilton Manors Florida Obituaries
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...
Edgar A. Russell
Jan 13, 2021
Eddie was born in 1923 in Chanute, Kansas, the son of Agnes and George Russell. His family included his younger brothers Frank Russell, Ronald and Donald Chittenden. He enlisted into the Coast Guard when he was 17, and became a cook on the ship, and was awarded the nickname “Catfish”. While spending time in West Palm Beach he met his...
Gary P. Cappellucci
Jan 1, 2021
Gary Paul Cappellucci 50, of Pompano Beach FL died suddenly on Friday January 1, 2021. Formerly from Cape Cod. Gary was enjoying the beach with family and friends when he noticed children being pulled out to sea by a rip current. He was able to save the children with assistants from other parents. He then succumbed, to being pulled out...
Gerald R. Boyle
Dec 27, 2020
Gerald R. Boyle 91, of Sunrise Fl. Passed away on Friday December 27, 2020, formerly from Detroit Michigan. He served his country as a Korean War vet 1950-1953 (marines). He retired as a guidance counselor from Royal Palm Elementary school in Lauderhill, Fl. An avid bird watcher, traveled the whole United States camping, loved the Smokey mountains of NC, and...
Margaret Rolley Burggraf
Dec 18, 2020
Margaret Rolley Burggraf, Architect, 97, was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as Tuesday’s child, full of grace. Margaret Elizabeth Rolley (Peggy) was the only child of Kay Serdon Rolley and Bertha Bishop Rolley. Growing up in a small town of 600, Crawfordsville, Arkansas offered little excitement except for the intimate intrigue of small town daily life and the opportunity to...
Robert J. Clutter
Dec 13, 2020
Robert J. Clutter, of Oakland Park, passed away on Sunday December 13, 2020. A resident of 43 years formerly from Wilkinsburg, PA. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia, son’s: Shawn (Jose Harada) of Deerfield Beach, Vance (Maria Yataco) of Ponte Vedra Beach, daughter: Stacey Crabtree of Fort Lauderdale. Grandchildren: Cheyenne Crabtree, Montana Crabtree, Alexa Clutter, Lorena Clutter,...
Dennis John Sheehan
Nov 13, 2020
Dennis John Sheehan of Plantation, FL passed away peacefully at his home on November 13, 2020. Dennis was born on December 26, 1936 in New York City. Dennis graduated from Cairo High School in upstate New York in 1954. While attending Cairo High School, he excelled at basketball and track. In 1956, Dennis joined the U.S. Army and was stationed...
John Joseph McCarthy
Oct 13, 2020
John J McCarthy, 89, of Wilton Manors, passed away with his family by his side Tuesday morning, October 13, 2020. John, known to his friends as Jack, was born in Joliet Illinois, only son to John and May McCarthy and little brother to sisters Jean and Rita. Jack attended Joliet Catholic High School and Joliet Community College. He served his...
Billy F White
Sep 5, 2020
Billy F. White 87 of Wilton Manors passed away peacefully on Saturday Sept. 5, 2020. Billy was born 4/20/1933 in State Road N.C., he served his country from 1950-1954 in the US Navy. Billy was a member of Sheet Metal Local 32, Miami for over 60 years and a long-standing member of American Motorcycle Corporation, Model A Restorers Club and...
Eleanor A. Conway
Aug 30, 2020
Eleanor “Ellie” Anne (Kett) Conway, 89, died in her Fort Lauderdale, Florida home surrounded by family on August 30, 2020 from non COVID-19 chronic illness. Ellie was born 1931 in Cambridge, MA and raised in Waban within the city of Newton. She was a thoroughbred horse racing fan who hit her most rewarding trifecta payoff on a daily basis --...
Joseph P. Zornik
Aug 24, 2020
Joseph P. Zornik 90 joined his beautiful and loving wife Regina in Heaven on August 24th. He was a loving, caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his 4 children, Joseph Zornik (Pam), Susan Glassman (Stu), Diane Zornik, Peter Zornik (Marilyn) also his 6 grandchildren Bryan Zornik, Katie Tomlinson, Evan Glassman, Greg Glassman, Matthew Zornik,...
Nicholas B. Bellissimo
Aug 22, 2020
Nicholas B. Bellissimo Jr. 69, of Pompano Beach, died Saturday August 22, 2020. Nick was born in Fort Lauderdale on February 27, 1951 to Anita and Nicholas Bellissimo, Sr. He graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School in 1969. A true Floridian, Nick enjoyed spending time out on the water fishing and with his family. Survived by his wife of 50...
Mary M. Sutcliffe
Jul 21, 2020
Mary Malley Sutcliffe 86, of Fort Lauderdale passed away 21 July 2020 from CV 19. Mary was born in New Haven, CT. on April 18, 1934 to the late Mary Coyle and John Malley. Mary is predeceased by her Sister Jean (Edward) Filanowski and her only grandson Vincent Hosker. She is survived by her Husband Alan and three daughters: Evelyn...
Vincent A Hosker
Jul 18, 2020
Vincent A. Hosker-22 August 1990 Known as Vinnie to family and friends, unexpectedly died at home on 18 July 2020. Survived by Grandfather Alan Sutcliffe, Father Chip Hosker, Mother Christine Sutcliffe, Sister Emily Hosker and most beloved dog, Woody (aka Grandma). Uncle Geoffrey Hosker, Aunts Evelyn Sutcliffe Amin(Viren)- Valerie Sutcliffe - Kathy(Carl) Melisi. Cousins, Clinton and Justin Hosker, Sapna Amin....
Neil R. Laubaugh
Jul 14, 2020
Neil Laubaugh, 74, of Wilton Manors, died on July 14, 2020. Neil loved his family, friends and life. He is survived by his wife, Patty, son, Cmdr. Jeffery Laubaugh, USN (Jennifer) and grandson, Ryan. Sisters-in law: Beverly Stickfort (Stick), Janet Pringle and Nancy Warner (Sean). Cousin: Susan Stauffer (Ron). A Celebration of Neil’s life will be held at a later...
David M. Fee
Jul 12, 2020
David M. Fee, 80, of Wilton Manors, Florida was a well loved and respected, coach, teacher, attorney, professor, husband, father and grandfather. He passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Hollywood, Florida to parents David M Fee Sr. and Mary Jane Lochrie Fee. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Jean M. Rainboth
Jul 4, 2020
Jean M. Rainboth 81, of Wilton Manors, died on Saturday July 4, 2020. A resident since 1962, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY. Predeceased by her husband Joseph, Graveside services for both Joe and Jean will be Saturday November 14, 2020, 10:00AM at Lauderdale Memorial Park Cemetery, Ft. Lauderdale. On line condolences can be shared at edkalis.com. Arrangements entrusted to Edwards...