Obituaries

Christine V. Capps

Christine V. Capps

Sep 12, 2017

Christine V. Capps, age 76, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on September 12, 2017. Christine was born in England on December 5, 1940. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah I. Burdick; son, Michael P. (Joette) Irish; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Michael J. (Jane) Short.Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home &...

Javier Martinez

Javier Martinez

Sep 12, 2017

Javier Martinez, age 3 months, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away September 12, 2017. Javier was the beloved son of Eli and Nancy (Gonzalez) Martinez.A gathering of family and friends will take place 12:30 PM-2:30 PM Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Lugar De Esperanza (A Place of Hope) 760 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Committal and burial will follow...

Laura Lee Stremple

Laura Lee Stremple

Sep 11, 2017

Laura Lee Stremple, age 52, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away at home on September 11, 2017. Laura was born in Bedford, Ohio on May 18, 1965. She is survived by her husband of 16years, Michael A. Klemas; son, Patrick O'Bryan; daughter, Hayley Wright; granddaughter, Kairi O'Bryan; father, Donald Stremple; brothers, Ted Stremple, Scott Stremple and Brett Stremple; sisters, Julie...

Thomas Anthony Chapman

Thomas Anthony Chapman

Sep 9, 2017

Thomas Anthony Chapman, 69, was born in Miami, FL. He died September 9,2017, in West Palm Beach, FL.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Lake Worth Memory Gardens. Thomas worked for Palm Beach County Schools, Publix Market, and Wal-Mart. He also served as a security guard.  Thomas was active in the Crossroads...

John Helvie

John Helvie

Sep 7, 2017

John Helvie, age 85, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away September 7, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Omaira Helvie, children, Jack Helvie, Jill Hammon, Jeff Helvie and Jonathan Helvie, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a sister.A Memorial Service will be held 5:00 PM Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West...

Joseph H. Cope

Joseph H. Cope

Sep 6, 2017

Joseph  H. Cope, age 95, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away September 6, 2017. Mr. Cope was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired as a Sergeant Major. He is survived by his sister, Elsie Tarr. Burial will take place at Olivet Memorial Park, Colma, California. Arrangements are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail,...

Sergio Castilla, Sr.

Sergio Castilla, Sr.

Sep 6, 2017

Sergio Castilla, Sr., age 84, of Greenacres, Florida, passed away on September 6, 2017. Mr. Castilla was born in Cuba on February 22, 1933. He was predeceased by his son, Eduardo Rene Castilla in 2014. Mr. Castilla is survived by his sons, Sergio Castilla, Jr., Jorge L. Castilla and Carlos Castilla; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren; four brothers and...

Richard G. Bryan

Richard G. Bryan

Sep 5, 2017

Richard G. Bryan, age 39, of Loxahatchee, Florida, passed away on September 5, 2017. Richard was born in Miami, Florida on July 28, 1978. He is survived by his parents, William & Melody Bryan and brother, William L. Bryan, III.Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Raul Sotolongo

Raul Sotolongo

Sep 4, 2017

Raul Sotolongo, age 90, of Lantana, Florida, passed away September 4, 2017. Raul was born in Cuba on April 28, 1927. He was predeceased by his daughter, Teresa Sotolongo. Raul is survived by his children, Marta I. Rodriguez, Maida Sotolongo, Sonia Sotolongo and Nilda Sotolongo; twelve grandchildren and many great grandchildren, relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.A Graveside...

Amalia Martin

Amalia Martin

Sep 4, 2017

Amalia Martin, age 84, of Palm Springs, Florida passed away September 4, 2017. Mrs. Martin was predeceased by her husband, Jose A. Martin. She is survived by her sons, Jose L. Martin (Barbara), Jesus Martin (Lucila), 5 grandchildren, sister, Julia Delafe.Funeral Services will be held 10 AM Friday, September 8, 2017 at Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military...

Sherry N. Cummings

Sherry N. Cummings

Sep 3, 2017

Sherry N. Cummings, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away September 3, 2017. She was born June 6, 1936 in Winter Park, Florida. She was a graduate of the University of Florida. Sherry was very active politically as President of the South Palm Beach County Chapter of the National Organization for Women, She was active environmentally as the President of the...

Joseph Young

Joseph Young

Sep 3, 2017

Joseph Young, age 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away September 3, 2017. Mr. Young was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Francoise Young, son, Michael Young (Tracy), daughter, Stephanie Lazarski (Tony), grandchildren, Casey Young, Andrew Lazarski, and Michael Young.Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military...

William "Bill" Kovacich

William "Bill" Kovacich

Sep 3, 2017

William D. "Bill" Kovacich, age 71, of Lake Worth, Florida, formerly of Munster, Indiana passed away September 3, 2017. Bill was a loving and caring husband and father who loved to golf every day and who was passionate about napping in his recliner. He loved fishing and made several trips to Canada. He was a graduate of Purdue University and...

Page E. Groom

Page E. Groom

Sep 3, 2017

Page E. Groom, age 74, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away at her home on September 3, 2017. Page was born in Brooklandville, Maryland on May 23, 1943. She was predeceased by her mother, Anna May Torbit; grandmother, Anna Wilson and brother, Richard Smith. Page is survived by her daughters, Mandy E. Groom, Tracy Copenhaver and Veronica Grover; son,...

Pedro Guiterrez Jimenez

Pedro Guiterrez Jimenez

Sep 2, 2017

Pedro Gutierrez Jimenez, age 82, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away September 2, 2017 in Boynton Beach. He is survived by his children, Pedro Gutierrez and Glenis Gutierrez.Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Thomas J. Brady, Sr.

Thomas J. Brady, Sr.

Sep 2, 2017

Thomas J. Brady, Sr., age 79, of New City, New York passed away September 2, 2017. Mr. Brady was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired New York City police officer. He was predeceased by his wife, Sally A. Brady  (nee Tyson) in 2015. He is survived by his children, Thomas J. Brady, Jr., Patricia A. Young (Daniel), Jill M....

Florence Elizabeth Self

Florence Elizabeth Self

Aug 30, 2017

Florence Elizabeth Self, age 93, of Palm Springs, Florida passed away at her home on August 30, 2017. Florence was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 2, 1924. She was a veteran of World War II serving with the US Marine Corps. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Richard B. Self; brothers, Byron Hock, Wilton Hock and Herbert...

Johnnie M. Roemer

Johnnie M. Roemer

Aug 29, 2017

Johnnie M. Roemer, age 92, of Belle Glade, Florida, passed away at her home on August 29, 2017. Johnnie was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia on July 21, 1925. She is survived by her cousins, William J. Steele and Stephanie Steele. Johnnie will also be lovingly remembered by her dear friend, Patricia Hood. Private cremation services are under the care of...

Jolgar Desir

Jolgar Desir

Aug 29, 2017

Jolgar Desir, age 75, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away August 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Marie J. Millery, children, Smith Desir, Marie Sonie Desir, Aselie Desir, Micanord Desir, Olson Desir, Astrude Desir, Jolgar Desir, Jr., Litani Jonick Desir, Siltanie Desir, grand-daughter, Juna Duval and 32 additional grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, a brother and 2 sisters.Funeral gathering...

Nathan Miller

Nathan Miller

Aug 29, 2017

Nathan Miller of Boca Raton, Florida on August 29, 2017 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Debra, loving father of Rory and Jesse, cherished grandfather of Colton, dear brother of Larry. Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.