Obituaries

Wilton Manors Florida Obituaries

Claire D. McMahon

Claire D. McMahon

Mar 12, 2020

Claire D. McMahon, b August 7, 1933, d March 12, 2020. Creative homemaker, she loved good recipes, dinner parties, beautiful clothes, dancing, her flower garden and her home. She was born and grew up in the Chicago area, calling Oak Park her home for many years. She married her high school sweetheart in 1953 and they remained devoted to each...

Harry J. Hanna

Harry J. Hanna

Feb 27, 2020

Harry J. Hanna, 95, of Wilton Manors died on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Formerly from Carnegie, PA and a Marine Veteran of WWII. Predeceased by his Wife, Beatrice, in 2009, and his Son, Thomas, in 2019. Survived by his Daughter, Cheryl (Bob) Robinson and his Brother, Jack Hanna (Jane). Burial with Military Honors will be at South Florida National Cemetery....

Dolores A Hamilton

Dolores A Hamilton

Feb 25, 2020

Dolores A. Hamilton, 88 of Oakland Park passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. A resident since 1972 formerly from Chicago, Ill. Dolores owned The Garden of Love Flowers and Gifts in Lauderdale by the Sea for 40 years. She is survived by her Brother Richard W. Hamilton (Bettyann) of Sarasota and Nephew Richard M. Hamilton of Chicago, a partner...

Elina I. Batista

Elina I. Batista

Feb 10, 2020

Elina I. Batista (Mami) July 6, 1938 - February 10, 2020, Elina passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband of 70 years, Previstor (Freddie) Batista, by her side holding her hand. Born in Banes, Oriente, Cuba, Elina & Freddie immigrated to the United States on January 13, 1970. They resided in Bridgeport, Black Rock, CT until 1989. They...

William & Gloria Muller

William & Gloria Muller

Jan 19, 2020

William E. Muller and Gloria Jean Muller of Fort Lauderdale passed away on Sunday January 19, 2020. Formerly from Newburgh, New York; Bill, 78, was born in Sewickley, PA and Gloria, 74, was born in New York City, NY. Florida residents since 1974, Bill was a salesman in the Marine industry for over 30 years while Gloria worked for the...

William R McMahon

William R McMahon

Jan 5, 2020

William Richard McMahon, born November 3, 1931, graduated from Northwestern University and married his high school sweetheart in Chicago in 1953. He and his wife Claire resided in Oak Park, Illinois until moving to Wilton Manors in 1969, where they built a house and have lived for over fifty years. He died peacefully on Sunday January 5th, 2020, surrounded by...

Regina K. Zornik

Regina K. Zornik

Dec 25, 2019

Regina K. Zornik, 88 of Coconut Creek Florida. June 4, 1931-December 25, 2019, passed away after a short illness on Christmas Day.  She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Joseph Zornik. Her 4 children Joseph Zornik (Pam) Orlando, Florida. Susan Glassman ( Stu), Upper Newton Falls, Massachusetts., Diane Zornik, Coconut Creek, Florida  and Peter Zornik (Marilyn) .,...

Pauline Jean Johnson Volz

Pauline Jean Johnson Volz

Dec 3, 2019

Pauline Wilson Volz, 80, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. “formerly of Greendale, Indiana “passed away suddenly Dec.3, 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. She was born August 11th, 1939 in Centralia, Illinois to Forrest Rhodes and Lelah (Padberg) Rhodes. Pauline loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoying her great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Chris Volz Jr.,...

Norma Marie O'Hara

Norma Marie O'Hara

Nov 25, 2019

Norma Marie O’Hara, 88 of Boca Raton passed away on Monday November 25, 2019. Born in Warrington England, Norma came to South Florida in 1960, starting as a Tennis instructor for the City of Oakland Park, then worked as an instructor and Tennis pro for the City of Wilton Manors coaching many young and older players. Norma is predeceased by...

Donna Sue Banks

Donna Sue Banks

Nov 18, 2019

On Monday, November 18, 2019, Donna Sue Banks, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 82.  Donna was born on December 26, 1936 in Dayton, Kentucky and was a resident of Wilton Manors, Florida.  Donna is survived by her husband of 54 years, William F. Banks, her son William K. Banks, her...

Robert Veral Bowman

Robert Veral Bowman

Oct 23, 2019

Veral Bowman, 80, died Oct. 23, 2019, two days after his 80th birthday. Veral Robert Bowman was one of the most respected and beloved horsemen throughout North America as his roots stretched from South Florida to his birthplace of Stayner, Ontario. His career encompassed more than five decades with his success as a driver peaking in the 1980s and 1990s...

Robert A. Hanke

Robert A. Hanke

Oct 2, 2019

Robert “Bob” Hanke, 81, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his family. Bob was born on July 11, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, and attended school in Mount Morris, Illinois, where he was raised. Bob served his country proudly as a US Marine. After serving his country, he traveled to Fort Lauderdale in 1958,...

Rita A Zeman

Rita A Zeman

Sep 25, 2019

Rita A. Zeman 97, of Wilton Manors died peacefully at Holy Cross Hospice on Wednesday September 25, 2019. A resident of Ft. Lauderdale for 65 years, Rita was born in Perrysburg, Ohio to Matilda and Sylvester Farmer on January 15, 1922. She grew up in a close-knit Irish Catholic family with 2 sisters and 3 brothers. An avid sports fan...

Robert M. Fahey

Robert M. Fahey

Sep 22, 2019

Robert M. Fahey 85, of Oakland Park, Fl. passed away Sunday September 22, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital.  A resident Since 1962, Robert served his Country proudly as a US Marine. He leaves behind his Son: Craig, Daughter: Dr. Dana Fahey, Grandsons: Christian, Derek, and Landon. Nephews: Damon and Dante. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at...

Teresa Giraldo

Teresa Giraldo

Sep 8, 2019

Teresa Giraldo 87, of Wilton Manors died on Sunday September 8, 2019, formerly from Colombia. Teresa is survived by her sons Joaquin De la Rosa of Fort Lauderdale and Luis De la Rosa and Philip Angulo of New York City. Also survived by four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three sisters, two brothers and their families. A Crypt side service will...

Scott G. McClain

Scott G. McClain

Aug 11, 2019

 Scott Gordon McClain “Yachty Scotty”, 43 years old, was born June 8, 1976 in Erie, PA and passed away suddenly on August 11, 2019 at his home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  He is survived by his father; Dr. Thomas E. McClain, mother; Sandra G. McClain, one brother; Thomas E. McClain II; and his dear girlfriend; Helen Michaely Shobe, and many...

Donald G. Willar

Donald G. Willar

Aug 10, 2019

Donald G. Willar 65, of Fort Lauderdale died on Saturday August 10, 2019. A resident for 30 years formerly from Worcester, Mass. Don was a salesman in the Building material industry in Broward County. Don is predeceased by his Stepson, Richie Moore. Survived by his wife Sandy Moore, Step Son: Jimmy Moore of Ft. Lauderdale, Son Donald John Willar of...

James B. Springfield

James B. Springfield

Jul 31, 2019

James B. Springfield 81, of Fort Lauderdale died on Wednesday July 31, 2019 with his family by his side. A resident South Florida for 50 years formerly from Guin, Alabama. James served his Country in the US Army and worked in accounting prior to retirement. He is Survived by his Daughter: Shannon (Doug) Loizzo of Jacksonville, Son: Joe (Dara) Springfield...

George L. Crews

George L. Crews

Jul 15, 2019

George L Crews III, 69, of Ramrod Key, FL, passed away at his home on Monday, July 15, 2019. He was born Aug. 8, 1949 in Gainesville, FL, to George and Gemmel Crews, the first of five children and an excellent big brother. A Florida boy most of his life, George graduated from Chaminade High School in Hollywood, FL, in...

Victoria Marie Kenney

Victoria Marie Kenney

Jun 30, 2019

Victoria (Vickie) Marie Kenney, native of Ft. Lauderdale, age 57, passed away June 30, 2019. Victoria was born December 8, 1961 in Ft. Lauderdale to Ronald Barnett and Maryann Catherine (née Harris) Sladon. Vickie graduated Ft. Lauderdale High School in 1979 and attended Barat College of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, Illinois. Like her mother, Victoria was a devout...