Obituaries

Robert C. Whittaker

Robert C. Whittaker

Oct 4, 2010

Robert C. Whittaker of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at the age of 54. Mr. Whittaker was an area resident since 1978, having come from Carneige, Pennsylvania. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife of 25 years, Ronda Whittaker, two daughters, Heather Whittaker and Jessica Whittaker, mother, Helen Whittaker and sister,...

Judith D. Gabel

Judith D. Gabel

Oct 3, 2010

Age 65, of Lake Worth, passed away in Wellington, Florida on October 3, 2010. Judith was born on March 10, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ronald L. Gabel; her son, Brian L. (Hope) Gabel; granchildren, Joshua, Lauren & Jayden; brother, Philip Rector. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral...

Elizabeth B. Peluso

Elizabeth B. Peluso

Oct 2, 2010

Age 74, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010. Mrs. Peluso was born October 22, 1935 in Nyack, New York. She worked as a waitress for 15 years. She was an area resident since 1979 and worked as an Avon Representative for 30 years in Florida. She served as State President of the American Legion Auxiliary...

Esther S. Margraf

Esther S. Margraf

Oct 2, 2010

Esther S. Margraf of West Palm Beach, Florida on October 2, 2010 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Arthur, Ronald, David, Ted and Ann, mother-in-law of Sue, Margaret, Linda and Madeline, cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 3. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military...

Marian E. Brems

Marian E. Brems

Oct 1, 2010

Mrs. Marian E. Brems, 86, West Palm Beach passed away Friday, October 1, 2010. Mrs. Brems was born April 2, 1924 in Bellevue, Kentucky to the late Durward & Norma (Yeager) Daniel and moved the West Palm Beach area in 1985 from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mrs. Brems is predeceased by her husband Robert H. Brems, Sr. Mrs. Brems is survived...

Georgene C. Scheckner

Georgene C. Scheckner

Oct 1, 2010

Age 64,of Wellington, passed away on October 1, 2010. Georgene was predeceased by her husband, Sy Scheckner in 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Jeri Bella Scheckner; mother, Evelyn Carrigan; brother, Allan Carrigan and sisters, Shirley Zahn & Evelyn Bolton. A Graveside Service will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 15th at Star of David Cemetery in...

Doris L. Bussineau

Doris L. Bussineau

Sep 30, 2010

Doris L. Bussineau of West Palm Beach, Florida on September 30, 2010 in her 78th year. Beloved mother of Chris Bussineau. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Charles M. Tryon, Jr.

Charles M. Tryon, Jr.

Sep 26, 2010

Age 77, of Lake Worth, passed away in Atlantis, Florida on September 26, 2010. Mr. Tryon was born in Miami, Florida on March 19, 1933 to the late Charles and Lillian Tryon. Charles was a retired lieutenant colonel in The US Army serving two tours during the Vietnam war. He was predeceased by his wife Mickey in 2006. Mr. Tryon...

Victor John Faster

Victor John Faster

Sep 23, 2010

Victor John Faster of Garden City Park, New York on September 23, 2010 in his 63rd Year. He is survived by his wife, Frances Faster, five children, Linette Faster-Giuliano, Darlene Faster, Victor Faster, Meleah Faster-Roumelis and Dylan Faster. Interment will take place at All Saints Cemetery, Great Neck, New York. A service of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail,...

Jose A. Perez

Jose A. Perez

Sep 22, 2010

Mr. Jose A. Perez, 53, West Palm Beach passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Mr. Perez was born May 12, 1957 in Carolina, Puerto Rico to the late Eugenio & Carmen (Rodriguez) Perez. Mr. Perez was a mail handler for the United States Post Office. Jose is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Maria (DeJesus) Perez of West...

Evelyn R. Swihart

Evelyn R. Swihart

Sep 22, 2010

Age 82, of Temple Terrace, Florida, formerly of West Palm Beach , passed away September 22, 2010. Mrs. Swihart was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Swihart in 1989. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including two children, Janet (Richard) Streeter of Temple Terrace, Florida, and Stephen (Annette) Marsteller, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, a sister, Lydia Julia, four grandchildren...

Bernard E. Sollitto

Bernard E. Sollitto

Sep 22, 2010

Ben Sollitto of Singer Island, Florida on September 22, 2010 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Nancy, loving father of Sharmon, Dorian, Stewart, Jordan, Joan Bender-Rice, Garry Bender, Margaret Collins and Robb Peskin, dear brother of Frank and Sandy, cherished grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of one. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home,...

Dewey "Gator" McLendon

Dewey "Gator" McLendon

Sep 21, 2010

Dewey "Gator" McLendon of West Palm Beach, Florida on September 21, 2010 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of June, loving father of Kevin and Jill , father-in-law of Curtis, dear brother of Gene, Irene, Sondra and Karen, cherished grandfather of Brittany, Emily, Christian and Ethan. Memorial Service, 6:00 PM Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S....

Paul Diamond

Paul Diamond

Sep 20, 2010

Paul Diamond of Lake Worth, Florida on September 20, 2010 in his 88th year. Beloved brother of Miriam Gaynor. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Edward W. Dooley

Edward W. Dooley

Sep 19, 2010

Age 88, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away September 19, 2010. Mr. Dooley was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was an area resident since 1976, having come from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, where he retired as a real estate broker. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Pawtucket Country Club and the...

Nicholas Owen Mowatt

Nicholas Owen Mowatt

Sep 18, 2010

Nicholas Owen Mowatt, infant son of Dorrant and Jacqueline Mowatt of Boynton Beach, Florida on September 18, 2010. Private services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Chivon Crystal Gnan-Mandell

Chivon Crystal Gnan-Mandell

Sep 13, 2010

Chivon Crystal Gnan-Mandell of Miami, Florida on September 13, 2010 in her 31st year. Beloved daughter of Phillip and Donna. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Further services will be held in Huntinton Station, New York under the care of M.A. Connell Funeral Home (631) 427-1123

Rufine M. Archin

Rufine M. Archin

Sep 11, 2010

Rufine M. Archin of West Palm Beach, Florida on September 11, 2010 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Jean, loving mother of Lunine, Ronalt, Josette, Frantz, Marc, Nancy, and Vladimir, cherished grandmother of Josette, Ashlhea, Phillip, Danielle, Isabelle, Eric, Nicholas, Ryan and Mathew, dear sister of Lydie, Judith and Carmen. Reposing 6-9 PM Friday at Tillman Funeral Home, 2170...

Elsa MacDonald

Elsa MacDonald

Sep 11, 2010

Age 77, of West Palm Beach, passed away on Septembert 11, 2010. Elsa is survived by her loving husband Felix Basso. A cryptside service for Elsa will take place at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in West Palm Beach, Florida.

David H. Burton

David H. Burton

Sep 9, 2010

Mr. Burton, age 88, of Atlantis Florida passed away Thursday, September 9, 2010. He was an area resident since 1978, coming from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the President and owner of International Metals Company in Tulsa until retiring in 1986. While in Florida, he was an active owner of thoroughbred race horses. He was an avid golfer and loved to...