Obituaries

Sophie Wertz

Sophie Wertz

Jul 8, 2010

Age 92, of West Palm Beach, passed away in Atlantis, Florida on July 8, 2010. Sophie was born in New York City on November 30, 1917. She is survived by her three sons, Frederic Wertz, III, Richard Wertz & Charles Wertz. Sophie will also be lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Private cremation services are under...

Michael J. Drake

Michael J. Drake

Jul 6, 2010

Age 63, of Boca Raton, passed away on July 6, 2010. Mr. Drake was born on August 24, 1946 in New Jersey. He is survived by his daughter Kimberlye J. (Mark) Hansel. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, West Palm Beach.

Enriqueta "Ketty" Aponte

Enriqueta "Ketty" Aponte

Jul 6, 2010

Age 88, of West Palm Beach, passed away on July 6, 2010. Enriqueta was born on March 4, 1922 in Guayama, Puerto Rico. She was predeceased by her husband Rafael in 1992. Enriqueta is survived by her children, Dalia M. Aponte, Elpidio R. Aponte & Nilda Aponte; three grandchildren & six great grandchildren. A funeral service for Enriqueta will take...

Bobbie Imogene Snider

Bobbie Imogene Snider

Jul 3, 2010

Age 79, of West Palm Beach, passed away in Wellington on July 3, 2010.Bobbie was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee on August 17, 1930. She is survived by her son, Jack L. Strong; daughter, Patsy Hazelett; brothers, Bill Scantland, Arnold Scantland, Don Scantland and James Scantland; sisters Linda Turcotte and Opal Trent; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Private cremation services...

David "Dave" Crooks

David "Dave" Crooks

Jul 1, 2010

Mr. David "Dave" Crooks, 52, Lake Worth, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Wellington Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Crooks was born September 25, 1957 in New Brunswick, Canada to the late William & Clara (Lamb) Crooks. Mr. Crooks moved to the Lake Worth area in 1972 from Syracuse, New York. Dave was the owner of...

Raymond Dale Creech

Raymond Dale Creech

Jun 28, 2010

Raymond Dale Creech of Lake Worth, Florida on June 28, 2010 in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Jeanette, loving father of Donna, Shery, Dale, Robert, Anthony, Linda and Marsha, father-in-law of Georg, Bob and Corrye, dear brother of Ann and the late Robert, brother-in-law of Michael, loving son of the late Raymond, Candace and Henry, beloved nephew of Clifton...

Katherine Cranden

Katherine Cranden

Jun 25, 2010

Katherine Cranden of West Palm Beach, Florida on June 25, 2010 in her 86th year. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Weatherhead & Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Road, Brick, New Jersey 08724 732-920-1811. A service of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Dolores A. Ryan

Dolores A. Ryan

Jun 23, 2010

Mrs. Dolores A. Ryan, 79, Lake Worth passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at JFK Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Ryan was born May 14, 1931 in Eaton, New York to the late Edward & Agnes (Fedor) Kula. Mrs. Ryan moved to the Lake Worth area in 1972 from New York and retired as a pari-mutual employee for...

Filiberto Soriano

Filiberto Soriano

Jun 23, 2010

Age 90, of Jupiter, passed away on June 23, 2010. Filiberto was born on August 22, 1919 in El Salvador. He is survived by his wife, Graciela Soriano; children, Silvia Soriano, Ricardo Soriano, Miriam Gamez, Edwin Soriano, Ada Lopez and Jose Soriano; 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Filiberto was predeceased by his son, Filiberto Soriano, Jr. The family will...

Sonya K. "Sunny" Brodrick

Sonya K. "Sunny" Brodrick

Jun 19, 2010

Sonya K."Sunny" Brodrick of Palm Springs, Florida on June 19, 2010 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of David, loving mother of Sherman, Scott, Seith, Stewart, Shawn and the late Steven, cherished grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 12. Memorial Service, 5 PM Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Palm Beach Baptist Church, 6201 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth, the...

Juan "Oriente" Campanioni

Juan "Oriente" Campanioni

Jun 18, 2010

Age 79, of West Palm Beach, passed away in Atlantis, Florida on June 18, 2010. Juan was born in Cuba on October 2, 1930. He is survived by three children, Nancy Hernandez, Orlando Campanioni, Jr. & Miguel Campanioni; grandchildren, Lissette Sanchez, Alberto Hernandez, Eduardo Hernandez, Orlando Campanioni, III, Anthony Campanioni, Giovanni Campanioni and Yankiel Campanioni; great grandchildren, Alberto Hernandez &...

Lorraine Hottinger

Lorraine Hottinger

Jun 14, 2010

Lorraine Hottinger of West Palm Beach, Florida on June 14, 2010 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Richard, loving mother of Christina and Philip, cherished grandmother of 3. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Melanie A. Hawthorn

Melanie A. Hawthorn

Jun 14, 2010

Melanie A. Hawthorn of Greenacres, Florida on June 14, 2010 in her 48th year. Beloved mother of Cory and Kathryn, chershed grandmother of Ariana, dear sister of Michael, loving daughter of Joy. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Cruz Z. Uribe

Cruz Z. Uribe

Jun 13, 2010

Cruz V. Uribe of Lake Worth, Florida on June 13, 2010 in her 65th year. Beloved mother of Rogelio. Funeral services and burial will be held in Mexico. A service of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Michael James Vice

Michael James Vice

Jun 13, 2010

Age 54, of West Palm Beach, passed away in Wellington, Florida on June 13, 2010. Michael is survived by his wife, Mary L. Vice; son Michael Vice; brothers, William (Juli) Vice & Shawn (Diane) Vice. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 17th from 7:00 PM to...

Claribel Alicea

Claribel Alicea

Jun 13, 2010

Age 83, of Greenacres, passed away on June 13, 2010 in Atlantis, Florida. Claribel is survived by her children, Dennis(Chris)Alicea, Irma Alicea, Judy(Harry)Kelley, Elizabeth Cruz, Yvette(Jim)Viggiani; brothers, Guillermo Ortiz & Ruben Ortiz; sisters, Ester Castro & Luz Delia Vizcarrondo; grandchildren, Roly, Roxy, Daniel, Elizabeth, Tim, Jose R., Diane, Michael, Blue & Jenny. Claribel is also survived by 10 great grandchildren....

Mary M. Roppolis

Mary M. Roppolis

Jun 12, 2010

Mary Roppolis, 80, of Royal Palm Beach died Saturday, June 12. Known for her devotion to family and friends, Mary was born in Brooklyn, New York. After marrying her husband, George, they moved to Nyack, New York, where Mary continued her career with the telephone company. The moved to Florida in 1974, and Mary retired from the telephone company after...

Lucrecia Fernandez

Lucrecia Fernandez

Jun 12, 2010

Age 77, of West Palm Beach, passed away in Atlantis, Florida on June 12, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Jose B. Hernandez. A memorial gathering will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Beatrice Rosenthal

Beatrice Rosenthal

Jun 10, 2010

Age 89, of West Palm Beach, passed away on June 10, 2010. Mrs. Rosenthal is survived by her grandson, Mark A. Rosenthal and two nephews, Frank & Steve Bassoff. A celebration of Beatrice's life will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 19th at the home of her grandson, Mark A. Rosenthal. The address is 822 Azure Avenue, Wellington,...

Clare M. Smith

Clare M. Smith

Jun 10, 2010

Age 78, of Lake Worth, passed away on June 10, 2010. Mrs. Smith was born on February 23, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts. She is survived by her children, William Smith, Thomas Smith, Heidi Cerreta, Michael Smith, Craig Smith, Lisa Boorom, Glenn Smith, Linda Austin and Mark Smith. Mrs. Smith is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She...