Obituaries

David Arthur Guderyon

David Arthur Guderyon

May 6, 2019

David Arthur Guderyon, age 71, of Wellington, Florida passed away May 6, 2019. David graduated from Lake Worth High School, attended Palm Beach Junior College, and joined the United States Army as a Military Intelligence Agent. He served in Vietnam the last 6 months of his tour.

He was a Deputy Sheriff in Palm Beach County from 1969-1976. He was...

Harold Eugene Bearden

Harold Eugene Bearden

May 5, 2019

Harold Eugene Bearden, age 76, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away May 5, 2019. Mr. Bearden will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife, Rebekah Sherman Bearden, sister-in-law, Robyn McClaflin (Michael), nephew, Richard Papier.

Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Luis A. Estrada

Luis A. Estrada

May 4, 2019

Luis A. Estrada, age 26, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away May 4, 2019. Luis will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his mother, Luz Aponte, father, Jesus Estrada, brothers, Jesus Estrada, David Estrada, sister, Tatiana Estrada, grandparents, Flor Bustos, Lulu Acosta.

The family will receive relatives and friends 4:00-8:00 PM Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Tillman Funeral...

Janis Anson Shewalter

Janis Anson Shewalter

May 2, 2019

Janis Anson Shewalter passed away on May 2, 2019. She was born on December 13, 1924 in Marietta. Marshall County, Iowa to Adeline & Earl Anson. She married her high school sweetheart Clair Shewalter and was the loving mother to Michael, Kristy, Karen, Andrea, Linn and Tim. The family moved to Lantana, Florida in 1969.

Janis wrote and illustrated stories...

Anne R. Lynagh

Anne R. Lynagh

May 2, 2019

Anne R. Lynagh, age 74, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away May 2, 2019. Mrs. Lynagh was a parishioner at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, West Palm Beach, where she belonged to the Legion of Mary. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Lynagh in 2004.

She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her sons, Samuel...

Lydia Massa Massa

Lydia Massa Massa

Apr 30, 2019

Lydia Massa Massa, age 81, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Lydia was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on May 10, 1937 to the late Martin and Eduvijes Massa. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Emma Guardarrama; son, Edwin Guardarrama (Jacqueline); grandchildren, Kristine Massa, Grissel Guardarrama, Jenny Alvarez, and Edwin Guardarrama,...

Ernesto Lopez, Jr.

Ernesto Lopez, Jr.

Apr 30, 2019

Ernesto Lopez, Jr., age 55, of Greenacres, Florida passed away April 30, 2019. Ernesto was predeceased by his father, Ernesto Lopez, Sr. in 2018. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his mother, Susana V. Lopez, sisters, Raquel Renteria, Maria Lopez, brother, Christopher Alvarez.

Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170...

Mario Ayala

Mario Ayala

Apr 29, 2019

Mario Ayala, age 93, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away April 29, 2019. Mr. Ayala was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Summit Congregation in West Palm Beach. He was predeceased by his first wife, Carmen Ayala, and second wife, Teresa Ayala, son, Mario Ayala, Jr., daughter, Frances Martinez.

He will be lovingly remembered by his...

Evan "Bubba" Michael Smith

Evan "Bubba" Michael Smith

Apr 28, 2019

Evan "Bubba" Michael Smith, age 23, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away April 28, 2019. Bubba will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his mother, Andrea N. Smith, father, Mark A. Lamb, brothers, Austin Lamb, Beau Lamb, sister, Alexa Smith, grandparents, Tommie Gail Lamb, Michael L. Smith, Judith A. Smith.

The family will receive relatives and friends 6:00-8:00...

Francis F. Towery

Francis F. Towery

Apr 28, 2019

Francis F. Towery, age 94, of Stuart, Florida passed away on April 28, 2019. Mr. Towery was born in Rexford, Kansas on August 3, 1924. He was a World War II veteran serving with The US Army. Mr. Towery is survived by his dear friend and caretaker, Valerie (Dave) Robert; son, Timothy Towery; sister, Leola Kurtis.

A Graveside Service with...

John Vernon Miller

John Vernon Miller

Apr 27, 2019

John Vernon Miller, a native Floridian, raised in Boynton Beach, passed away at home on April 27, 2019. Vernon was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 3, 1943. He graduated from Seacrest High School in 1962. Vernon worked for various pest control companies over the years including the Palm Beach County School System when he retired in 2012....

Rose Gulotta

Rose Gulotta

Apr 27, 2019

Rose Gulotta, age 84, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away at her home on April 27, 2019. Rose was born in New York, New York on December 11, 1934. She was predeceased by her husband, Carmelo Gulotta and daughter, Gail Copertino. Rose is survived by her children, Stephen (Renee) Gulotta, Christine (Steve) Ridulfo, Gregory (Janelle) Gulotta and Deanna (Ronnie) Valentine....

Brenda Annette Cruz

Brenda Annette Cruz

Apr 26, 2019

Brenda Annette Cruz, age 56, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on April 26, 2019. Brenda was born in Bronx, New York on February 28, 1963. She was a veteran of the US Navy. Brenda is survived by her mother, Eva Rivera and brother, Anthony Cruz.

Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory,...

Carolina Fundora

Carolina Fundora

Apr 25, 2019

Carolina Fundora, age 90, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of West Palm Beach, passed away April 25, 2019. Mrs. Fundora was predeceased by her husband, Rafael Fundora. She will be loving remembered by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends 6:00-8:00 PM Monday at Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. A...

Luigi M. Muratore

Luigi M. Muratore

Apr 24, 2019

Luigi M. Muratore, age 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on April 24, 2019. Mr. Muratore was born in New York, New York on April 21, 1922. He was a World War II veteran serving with The US Army. Mr. Muratore was predeceased by his son, David M. Muratore; daughter, Lois A. Gilleran; sisters, Rose Frie and Josephine...

Hector Ivan Patiño Lujan

Hector Ivan Patiño Lujan

Apr 24, 2019

Héctor Patiño, 50 años, residente de West Palm Beach, Florida descanso en la paz del Señor el Miércoles, 24 de Abril, 2019. Héctor nació el 31 de Enero, 1969 en el hermoso municipio lechero de San Pedro, en las verdes montañas de Antioquia - Colombia. Hijo de Gilberto Patiño quien vive y Luz Elena Luján con quien ahora comparte en...

Howard H. Melnitsky

Howard H. Melnitsky

Apr 23, 2019

Howard H. Melnitsky, age 73, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on April 23, 2019. Mr. Melnitsky was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 21, 1945. He was a veteran of The US Navy. Mr. Melnitsky is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally R. Melnitsky; son, David (Yvonne) Melnitsky; daughter,Deborah (Wayne) Abramson; grandchildren, Justin, Samantha, Stephanie and...

Mario Quesada

Mario Quesada

Apr 22, 2019

Mario Quesada, age 78, of Wellington, Florida passed away at his home on April 22, 2019. Mario was born in Costa Rica on November 22, 1940. He is survived by his three children, Rocio Basile, Nancy Quesada and Henry Quesada; grand-daughter, Brianna Valentin. Mario will also be lovingly remembered by his many brothers, sisters and friends who will miss him...

Richard H. Mansell

Richard H. Mansell

Apr 20, 2019

Richard H. Mansell. age 93, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on April 20, 2019. Mr. Mansell was born in Larchmont, New York on August 22, 1925. He was a World War II Veteran serving with The US Navy. Mr. Mansell was predeceased by his son, David Mansell. He is survived by his five sons, Mark (Sandy) Mansell, Rick...

Ruth M. English

Ruth M. English

Apr 20, 2019

Ruth M. English, age 101, of Palm Springs, Florida passed away April 20, 2019. Mrs. English was predeceased by her husband, Donald J. English in 1992. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her children, Donald E. English, Dorothy Feldman (Stuart), Ann Spatara (James), 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sister, Linnie Brankley.

A Celebration of her Life will be...