Deaths in South Florida: 6/23
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Ceil Brown of Tamarac, Florida passed away on Tuesday June 11th, 2019 in the second month of her 100th year of life. She was born Celia Becker April 13, 1920 in the Bronx, N.Y. and was married to Mike Brown for 56 years until his passing on December 30th, 1996.Ceil was a successful and well known real estate broker in South Florida for over 50 years as a V.P./Branch Manager of the Keyes Company and then as the founder of Ceil Brown Realty which she managed with her daughter Lynda. "Call Ceil to make a Deal"Ceil is survived by her daughters Lynda Brown, Sandra Smallwood and Joanne Russo and by her son Steven Brown and her sister Etta Becker."For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance." GibranWe take comfort that Ceil and Mike are dancing, together now forever.
Marlene Andrea Lyn deLeon, 60, of Sunrise, passed away on June 10, 2019. She is survived by her husband Robert, son Brian, daughter Kaitlyn, sister Susan Lyn Smith, brothers Robert Lyn, Jr. and Ramon Lyn. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Daphne Lyn. Funeral mass will be held at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 200 N. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324 on Saturday, June 29th at 9:30AM.Cremation by Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home
Charles E Huckins, Lighthouse Point,passed away on June 20,2019 at the age of 89. He is survived by his 3 children Barry,Bruce, and Brenda as well as 6 grandchildren and 12 ! grandchildren.He is predeceased by his wife Miriam and grandchild Bj.He was born in Jonesport ME and moved to Baltimore in 1956 where he met his wife at Bendix Radio Corp where they both worked him being an electrical engineer. Bendix moved in 1966 to Fort Lauderdale and In 1968 the family followed. He retired from Bendix avotics in 1991.He was an avid genealologist and a member of the Pompano ELks Lodge 1898.A memorial will be forthcoming later this year with his remains interred at Forst Lawn Cemetery in Pompano Beach FL
With Sadness & heavy hearts, our mom/grandmother/great grandmother Edythe Katz, passed away May 30th, 2019 at the age of 93 surrounded by her daughters.The love of her life Charles Katz (husband) preceded her in death, as did her step-daughter Janet (Katz) Greenspan. She will be lovingly missed by her daughters, Bonnie Austin; Ann (Gary) Brown; Jodi (Dan) Murphy & her Step-Children, Barbara (Marty) Rosen & Jack (Elena) Katz.She will be forever remembered with love by her numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Edythe loved life to the fullest, and always had a smile on her face. She had a passion for singing & acting and would have a song for every situation. She had a "Larger than life Personality" and touched the lives of all she met. Charles would always say "Once someone meets Edythe, they will never forget her."Edythe was truly memorable. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.A Celebration of her life to follow.
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Widow, of beloved husband, Halford. Mother of Beverley and Nicky was called home on Monday, June 10, 2019.Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019Bethel Gospel Chapel1444 Northwest 15th AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
Robert Thomas Clark passed away of heart failure, May 28, 2019 in Tamarac, Florida. He would have been age 91 on June 23rd. Robert is survived by his daughter, Laura Costello, his grandchildren, Daniel Costello and Lisa Coffy, and great-grandchildren, Kate and Caroline Costello. He was soon to have a 3rd great-grandchild, baby girl Coffy, due in 3 months. He is also survived by his sister, Rita Blaisus. Robert was born June 23, 1928, in Hazel Park, Michigan, near Detroit. His parents were John and Theresa Clark. He also had a younger brother, Roger Clark, who predeceased him. Robert was on active duty in the Navy from January 1952 to November 1953, and advanced to Petty Officer MR3. Robert married Betsey McCosh December 26, 1952, and was married for 64 years, until Betsey's death in January of 2017. Robert attended Chrysler Institute and worked for Chrysler his entire career, in both Detroit, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri. He started as a tool and die maker, and ended as the quality control manager of the Chrysler Truck Assembly plant in St. Louis. After retiring, they moved to Venice, Florida and in 2014 they moved to Tamarac, Florida. Robert's ashes are buried at the Military National Cemetery, in Lake Worth, Florida.
Lilian Naomi Anderson passed away on June 12th, 2019, after a short illness, at the age of 96. She is survived by her four children – David, Janet, Eric and Tom, as well as five grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.Lilian was born on November 5th, 1922 in China, the daughter of a Lutheran missionary. She lived in China for much of her early years. After returning to the US, she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in sociology.In 1946, she married Rev. Luther Anderson, settling initially in Seattle. After serving in East Orange, New Jersey for 11 years, the Andersons moved to Wilton Manors in 1960 where Luther became the pastor of First Lutheran Church in downtown Fort Lauderdale, a position he held until 1988. Lilian was deeply involved in the congregation as the 'Preacher's wife', a time period of dramatic growth and change in South Florida. She was also heavily involved in Florida's Church Women United. During that time, Lilian and Luther traveled throughout the world, though their trips back to China were particularly special.Lilian and Luther had been married 55 years when Luther passed away in 2002. Upon his death, she moved to John Knox Village in Pompano Beach where she lived for the balance of her years.A memorial service will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, located at 7875 West McNab Road in Tamarac, on Tuesday, June 25th at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lilian's name may be made to All Saints Lutheran Church.
Passed away peacefully on June 15, 2019. She was 101 years old. Born to Laura Amy Shealey Oxner and Martin Luther Oxner on March 31, 1918. She was the fifth child born of this union in Leesville, South Carolina. Maye married James Grigsby Adams on December 6, 1936. He passed away on August 30, 1992. They were married for almost 56 years.James and Maye had three children Brenda in 1940, Jamie in 1943 and Beth in 1946.In December 1954, she began her working career in food service for the Broward County School District. First she worked at Olsen Middle School as Assistant Manager, then 6 years later she was promoted to Cafeteria Food Service Manager at Dania Elementary School and dedicated 30 years of service before she retired. Maye was a member of the Dania Methodist Church from 1946 until the church closed in 2003. She sang in the choir for over 50 years, was assistant to the Church Treasurer for 11 years and belonged to the Women's Circle that hosted fundraising for the congregation. Maye also was involved in the Dania Lions Club for over 17 years. She cooked and served meals for the membership. She was an active member and on the 65th anniversary she received a Lifetime Achievement award for 50 years of service to Lionism. She loved to travel, going to Europe in 1984 with her fellow church members. They visited Egypt, The Holyland and Germany to see the Passion Play in Oberammergau. Two years later they traveled to the British Isles, England, Ireland and Scotland. Her and her husband also traveled with the Lions Club Intl to Southeast Asia, China, the Hawaiian Islands and Mexico City. She cruised three times. Alaska in 1996, the Caribbean in 1998 for her 80th birthday and back again in 2013 for her daughter and son-in-law's 50th wedding anniversary.As a woman of many talents, Maye had the aptitude and desire to learn. She also love to cook, bake and read incessantly. Lets not forget she was also her High School Beauty Queen for the Class of 1935.She was a great mom to all, mother to three, grandmother to four, great-grandmother to six, mother-in-law to four and foster mother to many. We will miss her greatly until we are reunited with her again. Services will be held on Monday June 24, 2019 at Fred Hunter, 6301 Taft St, Hollywood. Viewing 11:00am-1:00pm Funeral 1:00pm-1:30pm Burial at Dania Memorial Park Cemetery, 300 S Dixie Hwy, Dania. Receiving guests at Dania Beach Lions Club, 501 SW 4th Ave, Dania.
Most will remember Bea as a top producing, award winning Realtor and Broker specializing in properties in the Lighthouse Point area. Partnering with her daughter Lizann they offered clients great knowledge of the market they called home. Bea's other lifelong job can be summed up with what she often told her five kids. "I am the mother!" Bea is survived by four of her five children, Kingsley G. Brown "King"-(AnneMarie Dienstbach), Marcia Brown Finch-(Dallas), Garwin L. Brown "Gar"-(Jody), Elizabeth Ann Kelly Brown "Lizann". Her youngest Curtis Christopher Brown "Curt" went to heaven 7/31/1991. Bea is also survived by her sister Jane Hester Strauss, and her beloved nieces and nephews and their children. Bea was the first born of George Black Hester, an Olympic sprinter and national record holder and Isobel Kelley Hester, a nationally ranked swimmer and diver. Bea attended Ohio Wesleyan University where she was a proud Kappa Alpha Theta. Though Bea's main passions were Real Estate and her children, she also hosted over 200 foriegn language students and loved the role of mentoring them. Born Catholic, she lived her faith and brought many to Christ including many of her students. Bea was an avid traveler, loving trips to Italy and Vail. She was always physically fit and active. Bea lived her life to the fullest and she will be missed by many. Please join us for a Memorial Mass at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 12, 2019 in the chapel at St Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441Donations may be made to the FAU Foundation, Memory & Wellness Center, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Bernard Rosenbloom passed away on June 18, 2019 at the age of 89. He was surrounded by his loving wife and devoted children. Bernie was born in Brooklyn, New York to parents Benjamin and Bella Rosenbloom. He was a veteran of the Korean War and graduated summa cum laude from NYU with a degree in industrial engineering. He went on to become a successful businessman in South Florida. Bernie loved to travel and play golf. He was a devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bernie is survived by is wife Betty, daughters Stephanie (Andy) and Leslie, stepchildren Gregg, Marla, Scott (Sheila), and Tami, sister Roz Horowitz, sister-in-law Anita, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother Hy Rosenbloom. Services will be held graveside at Beth El Memorial Gardens in Davie, Fl on Sunday, June 23 at 11:30am. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Foundation.
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Jeanne B. Murray of Deerfield Beach passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was 93 years old. Jeanne was born on April 1, 1926 in Erie, Pennsylvania to parents Nelson and Adelaide (Hardner) Baldwin. She moved to South Florida in 1960 making her home in Deerfield Beach. She was a long-time employee handling secretarial duties with the City of Deerfield Beach. Jeanne enjoyed being an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 60 years; still meeting with her sorority sisters for lunch almost every month. She was also a member of The Daughters of the King at St. Gregory's' Episcopal Church in Boca Raton, where she began attending services in the early 1960's. She was a devout Christian, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Jeanne is survived by daughter Pam (Randy) Barnett, and sons Harry Murray, Kevin (Janice) Murray and Michael Murray. Beloved grandchildren: Jessica Hanshaw, Trevor, Bradford and Hayley Murray as well as 12 great-grandchildren. Jeanne is now reunited in heaven with son Terry Murray and grandson Terrance Murray. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 28, 2019 at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church – 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton 33432. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health System (305-243-9088); Hope Hospice; or a charity of your choice.
June 2, 1951-June 19, 2019. We mourn the loss of Jeffrey, husband of Deborah for 45 years, father of David and spouse Melanie, Jennifer and spouse Juan Jose, grandfather of Abraham Jonah. He was a partner at Greenberg Traurig LLP, where we was co-chair of their ESOP group. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Words cannot express our sorrow. Contributions in his memory may be made to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum or any charity of your choosing.
Wittenstein, Frederick M., 87, of Boca Raton, FL passed on June 17, 2019. He is survived by his Loving Wife, Ethel, Beloved Sister, Judy, Adoring Daughter, Alyce and Grandchildren, Aidan and Nova. Fred grew up in Brooklyn and enjoyed a successful career as an Attorney. He loved playing tennis and chess. He was known as a good and caring man with a wry sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
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