Palm Beach Post Memorials and Obituaries

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Savannah, Georgia Susan H. "Suzy" Homer 1949 — 2024 HOMER, Susan Harriet (Suzy), age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah, GA on June 11, 2024. Suzy was born in Boston, MA, on October 21, 1949, to Adelaide (Irwin) and Richard William Homer. Suzy was predeceased by her mother and father of Tequesta, FL and Kennebunk Beach, ME and her niece Avery Miller Johnson of Portland, ME. She is survived by her two sisters Deborah Homer Wilkins of ME, Patricia Jayne Homer, Savannah, GA, and nephew Turner Christopher Johnson, Boothbay Harbor, ME. Suzy grew up in Wellesley, MA, and attended Dana Hall School and Wellesley High School. She graduated with an associate's degree in child development from Garland Junior College, Boston, MA, and a...

Jupiter, Florida Joan Marie Raspa 1952 — 2024 Raspa, Joan Marie, 72, of Jupiter, passed on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens. She was born May 18, 1952, in Marshfield, MA, the daughter of the late Daniel and Dorothy (King) Lydon. She spent most her childhood traveling all over the country as an Air Force Brat. She obtained an Associates Degree in Human Resources Prior to moving to Jupiter 21 years ago, she lived in Mansfield, MA. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a receptionist for the PGA Resort and Spa. She also donated her time to the Honda Classic as a caretaker for the children of the player's families. Joan is survived by her husband, William Raspa of Jupiter; a...

Palm Beach Shores, Florida Vincent Gerald Allora 1945 — 2024 Dr. Vincent Gerald Allora peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. "A shining example of compassion and love, and his legacy will live on through the lives he touched. Let your soul be at rest once more." In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Vincent's memory to World Central Kitchen (wck.org) and Doctors Without Borders (doctorswithoutborders.org) Full obituary at www.howard-quattlebaum.com

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Francis James Hogan 1935 — 2024 Francis James Hogan (1935 - 2024) With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Francis James Hogan, a titan in the Military Resale Market, on April 18, 2024. Mr. Hogan, 88, served as the Executive Chairman of Overseas Service Corporation (OSC), now OSC~WEBco, a leading worldwide sales and logistics agent specializing in service to the U.S. Military Resale System. Mr. Hogan's journey with OSC began in 1959, where he began his career in the company's mailroom while still pursuing his education. Through determination and unwavering dedication, he ascended the corporate ladder, assuming various roles until he was appointed the company's second President and Chief Executive Officer in...

Hyde Park, New York Mildred S. Jacoby 1936 — 2024 Mildred Sophia (Ruhmer) Jacoby of Jupiter Florida, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024 with her children by her side. She was 88 years old. Millie was born at home on January 9, 1936 and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Millie spent her summers with her parents and her sister Gisela at their country home in Hyde Park, NY where they would escape city life to enjoy the outdoors. She loved "Hyde Park", going for walks, bird watching, gardening, and making use of what they had to build, from nothing, a home that her children, grandchildren and extended family continue to enjoy to this day. Millie and her family attended Zion German Lutheran Evangelical Church in Brooklyn where her best friend...

Jasper, Georgia Myron W. Cost 1942 — 2024 Myron W. Cost, 81 of Jasper, Georgia passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024. Myron was preceded in death by his parents Harold Cost and Zora Louise Noe Cost, his sisters Elizabeth Jane Cost Kiser, Rusene A. Rittenhouse Hicks and step son Shane T. Rippey. Myron is survived by his wife Marjorie "Jake" Cost, his sister Rebecca J. Rittenhouse Harvey, (Michael) step son Curt A. Walker (Angela) grandchildren Caleb, Hannah and Luke. Daughter-in-law Lori Rippey, grandchildren Brandy Kohler and Robert Koehler, great grandchildren Carter, Joseph "Chief", Bryson and Bently. A host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Myron was born in Ohio and taught airplane aerobatics at Ohio State...

Ahoskie, NC, North Carolina Wayland Lawrence Jenkins, Jr. 1931 — 2024 Wayland Lawrence Jenkins, Jr., age 92, died Saturday, March 2, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Jenkins was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 10, 1931, was the son of the late Wayland L., Sr. and Sallie Harrell Jenkins of Aulander, NC and the grandson of Joseph Henry and Olivia Benthall Jenkins and William Joseph, MD, and Bettie Rice Harrell, all of Aulander. In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Jenny Cooke Jenkins. A native of Aulander, North Carolina, he maintained homes for many years in his favorite cities of Arlington, VA, Delray Beach, FL, and Ahoskie, NC. Mr. Jenkins was a graduate from Aulander High School and Wake...

West Palm Beach, Florida Patricia A Roche 1929 — 2024 Patricia "Pat" Roche, 94 years young of West Palm Beach passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, surrounded by her children. Originally from Davenport, Iowa, she was a resident of Palm Beach County since 1970. Pat and her husband, Jack, were founding members of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church and she was a parishioner of St. Clare Catholic Church for the last 25 years. After attending Barry College, now Barry University in Miami, Pat moved to Chicago to begin her fashion career. She was there briefly until she met her husband, Jack. Her first date with him was at Davenport Country Club for a round of golf, which was the beginning of their courtship, followed by 57 years...

Lake Park, Florida Margaret Powell von Unruh 1930 — 2024 Margaret Powell von Unruh, beloved Palm Beach County music educator, church pianist, and piano teacher, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She was 93 years old. 'Meg' was born in 1930 in Pahokee, Florida, to parents Samuel Wilson Powell and Ora W. Thompson. She began playing piano at 5 years old and became the Church Pianist for Pahokee Baptist Church by her Junior year of high school. She graduated from Florida State University in 1953 with a degree in Music Education and returned to teach in Palm Beach County for six years before moving to Augsburg, Germany to teach in a U.S. Army school for two years. Soon after her return to Palm Beach County she...

North Palm Beach, Florida David Scott Wood 1936 — 2024 David Scott Wood passed away peacefully at home on February 7th, 2024 due to long term health complications. He was 87. David was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 11, 1936 to Lewis John Wood II and Nelle Brewer Wood. The family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana when he was six. He graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Business Administration/Finance and an M.B.A. in Business and Economics. He was a devoted member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. David also served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Artillery Strike Force. David was the Founder and Chairman of David Wood Personnel, which had offices throughout South Florida, for fifty-seven years. He loved finding jobs for people, and was...

Jupiter, Florida Barbara Van Sant Lynch 1932 — 2024 LYNCH, Barbara Van Sant was born to Mary McGervey Van Sant and Franklin Day Van Sant on January 11, 1932 in Washington, D. C. She died peacefully on February 7, 2024 and went to be with the Lord. She was predeceased by the love of her life, William Walker Lynch after a marriage of 67 years. A Roman Catholic as was her husband, she loved God, her family and the U. S. Constitution. After working in Washington for Lykes Brothers Steamship Company she retired to give the rest of her life to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She gave birth to four sons, John, William, Jr. (Linda), Franklin (Abigail) and Mark (Kathleen). She also buried herself in...

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Albert James Schott 1940 — 2024 Jim Schott passed away after a brief illness on January 31, 2024. Jim was born on November 4, 1940 in Baltimore MD, to parents Albert and Ruth Schott. After serving in the Army Jim embarked on a very successful 43 year career with Master Builders Technologies. Retirement brought more time for travel and golf. He spent many years as a member of North Palm Beach CC playing with a special group of friends. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Jane Madden Schott, sister Louise Gott (Gilson), daughter Amy Peters (Bryan), stepson David Donnelly (Vicki) with whom he had a very special bond and five adored grandchildren. Jim's journey was a testament to his warmth, generosity, and the profound...

Palm Beach Shores, Florida Robert G. Dawson 1938 — 2024 Robert G. "Bob" Dawson, 85, of Palm Beach Shores, Fla., and Westerville, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on July 26, 1938, in East Liverpool, Ohio. A graduate of East Liverpool High School, he went on to get his B.S. in Education at Bowling Green State University and his M.Ed. at the University of Dayton. Bob was an outstanding basketball athlete in high school and at Bowling Green, leading his team to the NCAA Tournament as senior captain. Upon graduation, he enjoyed a long, celebrated career as a high school basketball coach, as well as a teacher and school administrator. Upon retirement, he enjoyed many years...

Seven Devils, North Carolina Robert David Bridges 1947 — 2024 Robert David Bridges, age 76, of Seven Devils passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. He was born July 8, 1947, in West Palm Beach, Florida. A son of the late Merle David and Patricia Bridges. He is survived by his wife, Norma Bridges of Seven Devils; one daughter, Robyn Fletcher and husband Ed of Raleigh; one son, Scott Bridges and wife Timona of Los Angeles, California; four grandchildren, Alyssa Bridges, Brandon Bridges, Brooke Bridges, and Tommy Bridges, two sisters, Nancy Maxwell of Yulee, Florida and Joanne Harrell and husband Andrew of Weekiwachee, Florida; and his beloved granddog Harley. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made...

New Albany Linda Womack 1941 — 2023 Linda Eaker Womack of New Albany, Mississippi, died December 24, 2023 in New Albany, Mississippi. Linda was the daughter of Vanna Lou Bell and Broadus Reginald Eaker. She was predeceased by her husband W. Dave Womack; her parents; sisters Wanda Eaker Henderson, Wava Eaker Hall Rakestraw, and Kaye Eaker Hall. She is survived by sons David Reginald Womack (Rhonda), Herndon, Virginia; Mark Howard Womack, Palm Springs, Florida; grandsons Caleb William Womack and John David Womack of Herndon, Virginia; sister Gloria Eaker Bennett (Mike), and brothers James Reginald Eaker (Joyce) New Albany and Larry Keith Eaker, Tupelo, Mississippi. Linda graduated from Ingomar Attendance Center in 1958;...

Stuart, Florida John L. Fitzgerald 1928 — 2023 John L. Fitzgerald (Jack) left this world peacefully on November 21, 2023 after a long well-lived life at the age of 95. He remained healthy, sturdy and young at heart into his early nineties. Born August 4, 1928 to John and Madeline Fitzgerald, he was raised in Clifton, New Jersey an only child having lost a brother and a sister at birth. His mother died when Jack was a young teenager, when his stepmother stepped in to help raise him. As a result of childhood circ*mstances he became and was always independent and a self thinking individual. Jack attended Clifton High School and he graduated from Lafayette College in 1950 with a degree in Administrative Engineering. When the country was...

Boynton Beach, Florida Judith M. Weston 1947 — 2023 Judith M. Weston, age 75, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home in Boynton Beach, Florida. The daughter of William and Rita Willitts, both deceased, she was born on November 21, 1947 in Kearny, New Jersey. She lived in Andover, Massachusetts for 21 years and resided in Rye Beach and Exeter, New Hampshire for 16 years until she relocated with her husband to Boynton Beach, Florida in 1996. Mrs. Weston was a graduate of Presentation of Mary Academy in 1965 and attended Fisher Junior College in Boston. Mrs. Weston spent her business career as an Administrative Assistant in both the computer and publishing industries and had most recently retired from the Palm Beach County...

Stuart, Florida Gerald Norman "Norm" McCann 1934 — 2023 Gerald Norman "Norm" McCann (89), of Flat Rock, North Carolina, passed away on October 6, 2023, surrounded by family. Norm was born January 17, 1934, in Wilkinsburg, a suburb of Pittsburgh. He was the third child of Harry and Jewell McCann. In high school he was a talented athlete. He met his bride of 69 years while they were in grade school. They were married in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army in the intelligence service during the Korean War. Utilizing the GI Bill Norm graduated first in his class with an accounting degree from Duquesne University and earned his CPA certification. After success in a corporate career, he became an entrepreneur, business leader, and owner for over...

Wilmington, North Carolina Gladys Pearl Dubuque Metz 1925 — 2023 Gladys Pearl Dubuque Metz, age 98, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Lake Worth, Florida sadly left us on September 14th, 2023. Gladys was born June 15, 1925, in Mount Vernon, WA, where she attended Mt. Vernon High School. She was the fifth of six children growing up in Milltown, Washington. She married Robert Metz (Navy and Air Force military), and accompanied her husband on multiple domestic posts, including the Hawaiian Islands, Dover, Delaware, and Memphis, Tennessee before retiring to Lake Worth, Florida, where she enjoyed many years as a homemaker, hair stylist, and ice cream store franchisee, and raising her beloved poodles. She was active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post...

Fort Meade, Florida Francis Neal Settle 1942 — 2023 Francis Neal Settle of Fort Meade passed away peacefully Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home. He was born May 19, 1942 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Huebert and Arlene Settle. In 1969 Francis moved from Kentucky to Boynton Beach, Florida and has been a resident of Polk County for the last five years. He served with the United States Air Force from 1962 until 1965 during the Vietnam era. Francis was an aviation mechanic and was the mechanic on a plane that broke a test plane speed record. He was active in the Fly Wheelers Club, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and enjoyed the Sun-N-Fun Event. Francis is survived by his sons, Robert Settle and wife Heather of Fort Meade, and Leslie Settle and...

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