Obituaries

Frances Tillman

Frances Tillman

Jun 24, 2011

Frances Gaines Tillman was born in Waynesboro Ga. on October 21, 1920 (according to Ga. Vital records) or October 21, 1908 (according to what is being described as a “slave date”) listed in the family bible. She was the first of six children born to the late Nathaniel Roscoe Gaines and Mattie Barnes Gaines. Frances lost her mother when she...

Joseph "Pizza Joe" Costanza

Joseph "Pizza Joe" Costanza

Jun 24, 2011

Mr. Joseph "Pizza Joe" Costanza, 85, of Jupiter, Florida passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Costanza was born December 12, 1925 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. He was a proud United States Army veteran and the Merchant Marines during World War II. He is predeceased by his loving wife Margaret Costanza....

Edward Rothenstein

Edward Rothenstein

Jun 24, 2011

Services for Edward Rothenstein are under the care of Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522. (914) 693-3330

Manuel Alejandro Otano

Manuel Alejandro Otano

Jun 23, 2011

Mr. Manuel Alejandro Otano, 28, of Wellington passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 at JFK Medical Center following a brief illness. Manuel was born October 8, 1982 in Hialeah, Florida and was a realtor. Manuel is survived by his loving parents, Pedro & Rosa Otano of Wellington, Florida; brother, Pedro Otano Jr. of Wellington, Florida. Graveside Services for Manuel will...

Alicia Padilla

Alicia Padilla

Jun 21, 2011

Alicia Padilla of Boynton Beach, Florida on June 21, 2011 in her 86th year. A funeral service for Mrs. Padilla will take place at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 25th at Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time.

Milton Kokot

Milton Kokot

Jun 18, 2011

Age 82, of Royal Palm Beach, passed away in Atlantis, Florida on June 18, 2011. Mr. Kokot was born on September 27, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a veteran of The US Army. Mr. Kokot was predeceased by his wife Betty in 1993. He is survived by his two sons, Gary (Marie) Kokot and Arthur Kokot; granddaughter, Rebecca...

Virginia Verner Bennett

Virginia Verner Bennett

Jun 18, 2011

Mrs. Virginia Verner Bennett, 88, Palm Beach Gardens passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 following a brief illness. She was born December 18, 1922 in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Andrew Marshall & Zella (Hogan) Verner and a lifelong resident of Palm Beach County. She was a retired bank teller and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Bennett is...

Jacory & Jacoby Lanier

Jacory & Jacoby Lanier

Jun 17, 2011

Jacory & Jacoby Lanier, passed away June 17, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida. Infant sons of Nadieda & Wachovia Lainer of Lake Worth, Florida. Graveside Services for Jacory & Jacoby will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Palm Beach Memorial Park, Lantana, Florida.

Ramona Sanchez-Ramos

Ramona Sanchez-Ramos

Jun 16, 2011

Ramona Sanchez-Ramos of West Palm Beach, Florida on June 16, 2011 in her 89th year. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Celia S. Vaughn

Celia S. Vaughn

Jun 14, 2011

Celia S. Vaughn of West Palm Beach, Florida on June 14, 2011 in her 92nd year. Beloved mother of Daryle and William, mother-in-law of Luz Marina, sister-in-law of Betty Jean Vaughn, cherished grandmother of Derek Vaughn and Daniel Vaughn. Reposing 12 Noon until 12:30 PM Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach....

Ronnie R. Smith

Ronnie R. Smith

Jun 14, 2011

Mr. Ronnie R. Smith, 61, Lake Worth passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his home following a long courageous battle with cancer. Ronnie was born April 28, 1950 in Galax, Virginia to the late Paul & Annie (Creed) Smith and moved to the West Palm Beach area in 1963 from Virginia. He was an electrical inspector for the Village...

Maureen Pender

Maureen Pender

Jun 14, 2011

A graveside service for Mrs. Pender will be held 3 PM Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Palm Beach. A service of Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

William W. Branin, Sr.

William W. Branin, Sr.

Jun 13, 2011

Age 78, of West Palm Beach, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on June 13, 2011. Mr. Branin was born on January 26, 1933 in Red Bank, New Jersey to the late Robert & Whilda Branin. He graduated Red Bank High School in 1951 then earned his AA degree from Brookdale College in the 70s. Mr. Branin...

Rosa J. Oliveras

Rosa J. Oliveras

Jun 11, 2011

Age 91, of Royal Palm Beach, passed away at home on June 11, 2011. Rosa was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico on May 6, 1920. She was predeceased by her husband, Miguel Oliveras in 2007. Mrs. Oliveras is survived by her children, Julio J. Godreau, Jose N. Godreau, Eulogio Ortiz and Irma I. Ortiz; grandchildren, Michelle, Kevin, Brian, Ritchie, Jeff,...

Charles A. Walsh

Charles A. Walsh

Jun 11, 2011

Age 94, formerly of West Palm Beach, passed away on June 11, 2011 in Winter Haven, Florida. Mr. Walsh was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 21, 1917. He was a veteran of World War II serving in The US Air Force. He was predeceased by his wife Mary in 2005. Mr Walsh was also predeceased by his daughter...

Colonel Russell Alan Turner, II

Colonel Russell Alan Turner, II

Jun 8, 2011

COLONEL RUSSELL ALAN TURNER, II UNTIED STATES AIR FORCE, RETIRED 81, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away Wednesday June 8, 2011 following a brief illness. Colonel Turner was born November 16, 1929 in Glendale, Ohio to the late Russell Alan & Ann G. (Brooks) Turner Sr. and moved to the Lake Worth area in 1978. He is a retired Air...

Louis John Goodman

Louis John Goodman

Jun 7, 2011

Louis John Goodman of West Palm Beach, Florida died peacefully in his sleep on June 7. He was 89 years old. Born July 9, 1921 in Enfield, NH, he was the seventh of thirteen children of Anna and Benjamin Goodman. Louis Goodman devoted his life to his education and the education of others. He graduated Lebanon High School in 1939...

Edward "Ed" Lato

Edward "Ed" Lato

Jun 6, 2011

Mr. Edward "Ed" Lato, 68, Greenacres passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at JFK Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born May 23, 1943 in Providence, Rhode Island and moving to Greenacres in 2009. He is predeceased by his mother Ethel (Harvey) Lato. Mr. Lato is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Merry Ann (Cadile) Lato...

Carolyn H. Chapman

Carolyn H. Chapman

Jun 6, 2011

Mrs. Carolyn H. Chapman, 86, Lake Worth, passed away June 6, 2011 following a brief illness. Mrs. Chapman was born October 30, 1924 in Delray Beach, Florida to the late William Edward & Mary Gertrude Crocker and a life long resident of Palm Beach County. She is predeceased by her loving husband Billy G. Chapman, five sisters and a brother....

Joan M. Barnett

Joan M. Barnett

Jun 3, 2011

Age 59, of Palm Springs, Florida passed away June 3, 2011. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her husband of 37 years, Wayne F. Barnett, her daughter, Kari Barnett, two brothers, Richard (Leslie) Millay, Stephen (Cindy) Millay, niece, Jillian (Mark) Gregory, three nephews, Kyle Millay, Stephen Millay and Tyler Millay. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM...

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