Obituaries

Wilton Manors Florida Obituaries

Helen C. Putman

Helen C. Putman

Nov 6, 2024

Helen C. Mlynek Putman, age 90, of Pompano Beach, Florida passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2024. Helen was born in Toledo, Ohio April 27, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes(Lukes) Mlynek of the Czech Republic. Helen started working as a switchboard operator with Ohio Bell after graduating from Waite High school in Toledo, Ohio....

Mary-Ellen Batcho

Mary-Ellen Batcho

Nov 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary-Ellen Batcho on Nov 3, 2024 at the age of 77. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary-Ellen was known for her warmth, kindness, and devotion to her family and community.

Born on November 4, 1946 in New York, Mary-Ellen spent her life caring for others and brightening every room she entered....

John A. O'Connor

John A. O'Connor

Sep 4, 2024

John O’Connor 78 of Oakland Park, Fl passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024 in Oakland Park. A Native of Philadelphia, John was a resident of Ft. Lauderdale since the late 1960’s. He and his Wife Julie owned and operated the Cookie Shop in Lauderdale by the Sea for close to 60 years, He was a member of Christ Church...

Doris Marie Weaver

Doris Marie Weaver

Aug 20, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Doris Marie Weaver, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of everyone she met. Known affectionately as "Marie" by family and friends, and lovingly called "Mama" by those closest to her, she embodied strength, resilience, and a boundless capacity for love.Marie was born in Martinsville, Indiana, as one...

Alejandro Efrain Solano

Alejandro Efrain Solano

Aug 17, 2024

Alejandro E. Solano 94 of North Miami Beach died with his family by his side on Saturday August 17, 2024. Formerly from Guayaquil, Ecuador Alejandro moved to the United States in 1990 bringing with him his trade of being a Jewelry maker, he was known as the Maestro of Jewelry. He is survived by his wife Maria, Sons: Miguel (Betty)...

Verna Dellinger Gioseffi

Verna Dellinger Gioseffi

Aug 15, 2024

Verna Gioseffi, 98 passed peacefully on August 15. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 31st, 1926. Verna’s parents moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1925 from Cherryville, North Carolina. Verna was born at home in a little house in downtown Fort Lauderdale where The Broward Center of Performing Arts stands today. When Verna was an infant the family house was...

Patricia Joan Farley

Patricia Joan Farley

Aug 14, 2024

 

Patricia (Pat) Farley Passed away at the Belmont Village Nursing Home, Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Wednesday, August 14. She was 91. Pat and her husband Denis lived in Monmouth County for 51 years. Pat had a fall on October 24 last year and broke a hip. She was making progress with rehab when she fell and broke the other hip....

Mary Alice Miller

Mary Alice Miller

Aug 11, 2024

Mary Alice Miller, 73, of Oakland Park passed away Sunday August 11, 2024, due to heart complications. A Florida resident for over 50 years.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was loved by anyone who came in contact with her.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Paula Taylor of Louisiana and Sherian Brashear of...

Kit E. Orcutt

Kit E. Orcutt

Jul 30, 2024

Kit E. Orcutt, 64 of Tamarac, died on Sunday July 30, 2024, A resident for 60 years, formerly from Illinois. Kit is survived by his Son Kristopher of Tamarac, Daughter: Tiffani Orcutt of Pompano Beach, Grandchildren: Gianna, Kaiden, Jakob, Norah, Nathan. He was a member of AMA and his passion was building and flying his RC planes and gliders. A...

Mark Allan Slepski

Mark Allan Slepski

Jun 28, 2024

Mark Slepski 72, of Fort Lauderdale passed away on Friday June 28, 2024. Mark grew up in Wilton Manors and loved playing semi pro volley ball, baseball, and was a semi pro bowler. He attended St. Clement elementary and was a graduate of Fort Lauderdale High School. Mark is Survived by his sister Pamela Slepski Lucas, Cousins Patrick Raleigh, Kate...

Elizabeth Ann Dittmar

Elizabeth Ann Dittmar

Jun 11, 2024

 It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Elizabeth “Libby” Hammett Dittmar. Mom passed peacefully in her sleep on June 11th, 2024 after a very long and truly herculean struggle with multiple health issues. Time and time again she came back from the brink to defy the odds and...

Mary Ann Morgenstern

Mary Ann Morgenstern

Jun 11, 2024

Mary Ann (Mimi) Morgenstern passed away on June 11, 2024. Born & raised in Toledo, OH she made the move to Florida in 1952. She resided in Wilton Manors where she raised her 5 children. Mimi worked at The Jimmy Evert Tennis Center in Holiday Park for 27 yrs. After retirement she volunteered at the Wilton Manors library. Mimi loved...

Richard W. Burggraf

Richard W. Burggraf

May 28, 2024

Richard "Dick" William Burggraf, a gentle soul and extremely talented musician, passed away on May 28, 2024, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, at the age of 68. He was born on December 5, 1955, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

 

Dick was a quiet man, but faithfully sang in the Sanctuary Choir at New Presbyterian Church every Sunday as well as all their concerts....

Jay Robert Miller

Jay Robert Miller

Apr 10, 2024

Jay R. Miller 78, of Oakland Park passed away on Wednesday April 10 2024. A resident for over 50 years, Jay was a Vietnam Veteran with the US Air Force. Jay was the owner of Jays everything electric. A member of the Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Post 222. He was an ardent softball, Player. He is survived by...

Edward John White

Edward John White

Mar 30, 2024

Edward John White, 77, of Oakland Park passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  Edward proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in both Pensacola, FL and Japan.  He moved his family from Cliffwood Beach, NJ to Oakland Park in 1979 where Edward worked as a mechanic for Holman BMW for over 40 years.  He faithfully served as Deacon...

Julianne Liess O'Connor

Julianne Liess O'Connor

Mar 29, 2024

Julie O’Connor of Oakland Park, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, at her family’s home in Oakland Park.

A native of Philadelphia, Julie was a resident of Ft. Lauderdale since the late 1960s. She, and her husband John, owned and operated The Cookie Shop in Lauderdale By-The-Sea for almost 60 years. She was a member of Christ Church...

Dennis D. Turpel

Dennis D. Turpel

Mar 18, 2024

Dennis D. Turpel 69, of Stuart Fl. Passed away on Monday March 18, 2024. Born in Waukegan, Ill.    Dennis was a professional musician playing the base guitar in his teens and 20” s. Dennis then became a Master Chef spending his summers in North Carolina, New York, Maine and Massachusetts and Winters at the Lost Tree Country Club and...

Shirley Mae Henry

Shirley Mae Henry

Mar 9, 2024

Shirley Mae Henry 89, of Oakland Park passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024. A resident since 1950 formerly from Iron Mountain, Michigan. She is Predeceased by her Husband Fred and Daughter Debbie.  She is Survived by her Sons: Terry (Becky) Henry of Pompano, Fred (Vicki) Henry Jr. of Jacksonville. Robert (Linda) Henry of Oakland Park. Son in law Paul...

Robert W. Anthony

Robert W. Anthony

Feb 19, 2024

Robert "Tony" Anthony passed peacefully after a brief illness. Robert is survived by his wife, Margaret Anthony, his daughter Charity Mae Anthony, and his stepsons, John, Christopher and Gareth Murphy.  He also had many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Robert was a Coast Guard veteran and a longtime member of the DeLand, Fl VFW.

Joseph A. O'Gorman

Joseph A. O'Gorman

Feb 12, 2024

Joseph A. O’Gorman III, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 12, 2024. Joe was born on November 27th, 1943 in White Plains, New York and relocated to Wilton Manors in 1955 with his family. Joe was the proud owner and operator of O'Gorman Bros Van Lines. Joe is survived by his sons: Joseph A. O’Gorman IV of...

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