Stephen (Steve) M. Balog passed away on January 29, 2026, in Plantation, Florida. Born on September 26, 1939, in Trenton, New Jersey, Steve was the beloved son of the late Esther M. Balog and the late Steve Balog. Steve's formative years were spent in Trenton, where he attended St. Stephen King of Hungary Church and grammar school. He later continued his education at Trenton Catholic Boy’s High School, laying the foundation for a life marked by faith and service. Steve proudly served ...

Sara Isabel De Yarza passed away on January 12, 2026. She is survived by her loving wife, Gabriela Moreno, two children, Melissa Aguero Deyarza Sommerer and Alexander Moreno Deyarza, one grandchild, Liam León Sommerer, her brother and sisters, Carlos De Yarza, Diana Hernandez, Lourdes Gonzalez, Noemi Rodriguez, and Jennifer Fosse, and her stepmother, Maria Elena De Yarza. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos Alberto De Yarza Sr. and Sara Isabel Gonzalez, her stepfather, ...

Mary Janice (Jan) Weidner Franceski, 78, of Lauderhill, FL, passed away September 29, 2025 in the Catholic Hospice of Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  She had been suffering from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.   Jan was born to James and Winifred Weidner on April 15, 1947, in Scranton, PA.  She graduated from Marywood Seminary in Scranton and attended the University of Scranton as part of her program of student nursing at State Hospital in Scranton.  ...

James Richard Dawson, known to all as “Jimmy,” 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home in Hollywood, Florida.  Born to Dennis and Virginia (Swords) Dawson in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he graduated in 1971 from Bassick High School, where he met his now ex-wife, but great long-term friend, Francesca Walker (Dawson). After high school, he served honorably in the United States Navy for two years. Jimmy is survived by his loving daughters, Maureen Johnston ...

Johnny Edward O’Brien passed away at the age of 72 on April 24, 2025. He was born to the  late Freddie Edward O’Brien and Evelyn O’Brien Toups on October 02, 1952. While a native of Pascagoula, MS, Johnny split his time between Ramrod Key, FL and Biloxi, MS.  Johnny graduated in 1970 from OLV Catholic School (Pascagoula, MS) and attended MGCCC Perkinston where he was a member of the 1971 National Junior College Football Championship team. After school, he worked ...

Gary was a devoted & loving husband, son & grandson who took care of his family through their illnesses without a single complaint. He taught for over 31 yrs at HCC, USF & Tampa College and won numerous speaking awards and awards for his acting performances, including a one-man ethnographic play on the Lectors who used to read to the cigar rollers in Tampa which he researched, wrote, directed and  acted in and which his father helped him to build the ...

James Robert McCoy, 85, passed away March 8, 2025, in Sunrise Florida. He was born in Topeka Kansas, November 5, 1939. Jim was best known for his love of children, computers and engaging in conversations on any topic. Jim was a proud Navy man and had served on the USS Los Angeles, as a Guided Missile technician. When his Navy service was completed, Jim worked for American Aviation where he was responsible for reviewing and approving building plans for the Apolo mission. Jim soon went to work ...

Jewel Dean Imler 79,of Miami Florida passed peacefully on 12-1-2024 with her Family at her side. She is leaving behind a loving Family that will miss her dearly. From the very beginning she was a fighter, facing every challenge life presented with unwavering strength and joy. She was always know as PARKER STRONG. She truly was an extraordinary, life embodied, a harmonious blend of fierce,with a compassionate heart, touching the lives of many of countless Family,Friends and all ...

Doreen Mary Gardner, age 88, a cherished mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, in Plantation, Florida. Born on February 4, 1936, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Doreen devoted her life to the care and well-being of others, both professionally and personally. Doreen's career as a nurse spanned an impressive 45 years, with over 25 years of service at the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Her commitment to nursing was matched by ...

Frank Shulman, 89 of Pompano Beach, Florida died peacefully in his wife Nicole’s arms on November 17, 2024 A memorial service will be held on December 2, 2024, at John Knox Village at 651 SW 6th St, Pompano Beach, Florida, with a reception immediately following.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be given to the Southern Poverty Law Center or to Doctors Without Borders.  Frank is survived by his wife Nicole “Nikki”, and the children they had together, or who ...