Obituaries

Ruth P. Artinoff

Ruth P. Artinoff

Feb 19, 2015

Ruth P. Artinoff, age 88, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away at home on February 19, 2015. Mrs. Artinoff is survived by her nephew, Eugene Chappelle of Southaven, Mississippi and niece, Antoinette Proctor of District Heights, Maryland. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Robert J. Capece

Robert J. Capece

Feb 18, 2015

Robert J. Capece, age 83, of Harwichport, Massachusetts, passed away February 18, 2015. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was the beloved father of Nicholas Capece and Robert Capece, and the cherished grandfather of 8. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Inurnment will be held...

George Boutro

George Boutro

Feb 15, 2015

George Boutro, age 81, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on February 15, 2015. Mr. Boutro was born in Egypt on December 27, 1933. He was the comptroller for Solitron in Riviera Beach, Florida until 1989. Mr. Boutro then became the owner of Accounting Management Advisors, Inc. in Lake Worth, Florida until 2005. George was predeceased by his brothers, Pierre,...

Richard J. Rahey

Richard J. Rahey

Feb 15, 2015

Richard J. Rahey, 55, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away February 15, 2015. He was an active member at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. He was a teacher for the Palm Beach County School District. Richie's passion was cooking and entertaining. His home was open to everyone. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, kind heart and...

Pauline G. Shotts

Pauline G. Shotts

Feb 14, 2015

Pauline G. Shotts, age 87, of Lantana, Florida passed away February 14, 2015. Mrs. Shotts was predeceased by her daughter, Kathleen and her husband, Joseph. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her daughter, Shannon B. DiDio, sisters, Christine Philbrick, Nellie May Brannon, nephew, Harlan B. Pierce, grandchildren, Sean Michael Gale, Jennifer Dery, Jessica Gale, Linda DiDio, Cecilia...

Louise Jaskowski

Louise Jaskowski

Feb 13, 2015

Louise Jaskowski, age 83, of Palm Springs, Florida passed away on February 13, 2015. Mrs. Jaskowski was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 7, 1931. She is survived by her son, Kevin Ricardo of North Brunswick, New Jersey. There will be no local services for Mrs. Jaskowski at Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory. All services will be under the care...

Traci Roberts

Traci Roberts

Feb 13, 2015

Traci Roberts, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on February 13, 2015, at the age of 44. Traci was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Marion Roberts; grandmother, Mae Childress; and grandfather. She is survived by husband, Tom Walczak; daughter, Alexis Wilson; Son, Cole Roberts; brother, Chuck Roberts; sisters, Karen (Vince) Neumann and Sandy Roberts; many nieces, nephews and...

Michael P. Garland

Michael P. Garland

Feb 12, 2015

Michael P. Garland, age 32, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away at his home on February 12, 2015. Michael was born in West Palm Beach on February 6, 1983. He is survived by his mother, Marie Garland; father, Steven W. Garland; brothers, Bryan Garland and Daniel Garland; maternal grandparents, Normand and Georgette Thibeault and paternal grandmother, Lois Garland. A...

Robert W. Boyd

Robert W. Boyd

Feb 9, 2015

Robert W. Boyd, age 75, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on February 9, 2015. Mr. Boyd was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on August 27, 1939. He was an true NASCAR enthusiast, always rooting for the Ford Teams as well as an avid Miami Dolphin fan. Mr. Boyd also enjoyed gardening, especially tending to his mangos. He was...

Jeremiah R. Murphy

Jeremiah R. Murphy

Feb 7, 2015

Jeremiah R. Murphy, age 70, of West Palm Beach, passed away at home on February 7, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jeremiah was born in Butte, Montana on October 11, 1944. He worked for The Ford Motor Company for 35 years. His last position as manager of The Rouge Complex-the largest automobile manufacturing facility in the world. Jeremiah was...

Frances A. Lauta

Frances A. Lauta

Feb 7, 2015

Frances A. Lauta, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Born August 3, 1926, in Naples, Italy, to Elvira and Pasquale Ruffo. She met her husband Richard Lauta when he was a GI stationed in Naples, Italy. The two were married in 1946 and returned to Buffalo, NY where they were blessed with seven beautiful children. Frances...

Rodolfo G. Plasencia

Rodolfo G. Plasencia

Feb 7, 2015

Rodolfo G. Plasencia, age 75, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on February 7, 2015. Mr. Plasencia was born in Cuba on July 13, 1939. He is survived by his two daughters, Mireya Plasencia McIlveen and Carmen Olano; grandchildren, Daniel, Cassandra and Yesenia; brother, Orlando; sister, Mirella; nieces, Vivian and Yaremy; nephew, Christian; grandnieces, Amber, Autumn and Brooke. A Memorial...

John S. "Jack" Koch

John S. "Jack" Koch

Feb 7, 2015

Age, 86, of Greenacres, Florida, formerly of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away February 7, 2015 in Atlantis, Florida. Mr. Koch was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II. He was a communicant at St. Luke Catholic Church, Lake Worth, Florida, where he sang in the choir. He also sang in the Coastman Barbershop Chorus. He was a member of...

Reba A. Kelling

Reba A. Kelling

Feb 4, 2015

Reba A. Kelling, age 92, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on February 4, 2015. Mrs. Kelling was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on June 13, 1922. She was predeceased by her husband, William P. Kelling in 2000. Mrs. Kelling is survived by her son, Donald T. (Lorraine) Kelling of Cary, North Carolina; son, Donald P. (Melissa) Kelling of Chesapeake,...

Carmela Campanini

Carmela Campanini

Feb 2, 2015

Carmela Campanini, of West Palm Beach, Florida on February 2, 2015 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Campinini. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Inurnment, South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth.

Helen B. Kichura

Helen B. Kichura

Feb 2, 2015

Helen B. Kichura, age 100, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away February 2, 2015. Mrs. Kichura was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas Kichura and sister, Mary Bitsko. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her daughters, Nancy (William) Gabriel, Carol (Herbert) Lindtveit, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sisters, Martha Todovich and Barbara Bitsko. The family will receive friends...

Giovanna Cortese

Giovanna Cortese

Feb 1, 2015

Giovanna Cortese, of Lake Worth, Florida on February 1, 2015 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Mario Cortese, loving grandmother of Gisela Cortese, cherished cousin of Agidio Gesulldo. Reposing 2-5 PM Tuesday and 11 AM-5 PM Wednesday at Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Funeral Mass 10 AM Thursday, February 5, 2015 at...

William J. Gilday

William J. Gilday

Jan 31, 2015

William J. Gilday, age 81, of Juno Beach, Florida passed away January 31, 2015. Mr. Gilday was U.S. Army Veteran. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife, Joan, daughters, Kathy and Donna, grandchildren, Jeffrey, Connor and Alexandra, sister, Patricia Moore. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military...

James Serano

James Serano

Jan 30, 2015

James Serano, age 95, of Boynton Beach, Florida and Wanamassa, New Jersey passed away on January 30, 2015. Mr. Serano was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania on December 23, 1919. He was a highly decorated veteran of World War II serving with The US Army. Mr. Serano is survived by his wife, Felicia Serano; children, James Serano, Dr. Richard Serano,...

Genoveffa C. Thomas

Genoveffa C. Thomas

Jan 28, 2015

Genoveffa C. Thomas, age 98, of Greenacres, Florida passed away at her home on January 28, 2015. Mrs. Thomas was born in Haywood, West Virginia on March 23, 1916. She was predeceased by her husband, James P. Thomas in 1965. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her children, Linda T. Colgan of Wyckoff, New Jersey, James P. Thomas of Holladay, Utah,...