All Obituaries

Pedro A Colon Miro “Pete”  Age 71  from Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. Passed away on December 22nd 2021. Over the years he was a consistent and reliable figure in our lives. He led his life with so much generosity and diplomacy. Always driven by compassion and understanding. It’s these qualities that should be at the core of each us and hope that his grandkids mimic for future generations. He will be missed and we will hold his memory in our hearts forever. He is...

Jacques André White, 1964-2021, leaves a beloved twin brother, older brother, younger sister, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Jacques also had many cherished friends/coworkers from nearly lifelong service as a Macy’s Associate. Jacques was a huge fan of Hollywood movie stars and pro tennis. He was accepted to the New York University and attended the University of Southern California. We will miss Jacques’ gentle soul on earth, but we can still feel him...

C. Don Petersen, Sr. passed away in Fort Lauderdale on December 13, 2021 at the age of 80.  Don lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for over sixty years.  He grew up in Cleveland Ohio.  He was an excellent athlete, extraordinarily gifted.  Don lettered in swimming, basketball and baseball at Shaw High School.  He was awarded an athletic scholarship to Rutgers University where he excelled in basketball and baseball and in his academic studies.  At the end of his...

Israel Rodriguez, cariñosamente conocido como Chicho, fué llamado al cielo Diciembre 7, 2021. Tenía 91 años de edad. El deja atrás su esposa de casi 69 años, Norma, dos hijas, Adria y Normy, dos yernos, Pablo y Juan y tres nietos, Derrik, Daniel y Lauren. Israel nació en Guantánamo, Cuba. Le encantaba jugar baseball. Fué gerente de una joyeria y tambien era un experto reparador de finos relojes. Conoció el amor de su...

Paul Schuller Gartner was born April 30, 1934 in Salem, OH and later moved to reside in South Florida.  Paul passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021 after a wonderful life in Wilton Manors, Florida.  Paul enjoyed decorating as a member of American Society of Interior Design (ASID), selling Antiques, caring for several pet Schnauzers and he liked raising orchids with his membership in the American Orchid Society.   Paul had a big heart and an...

William J. Langen(Will),39, born in Rochester, NY, 7/27/82.  Resided in Davie, Florida. Died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Survived by his mother, Susan Drobek(Charles Hutchins), father, William E. Langen (Kathleen Langen), sisters Tara Gerrard(Steven Gerrard), Lisa Simmons(Mark Simmons), niece Marli Simmons, nephews Mason & Brody Simmons, and his girlfriend Jasmin Mencia and her daughters Allison Cortes & Rachele Mencia, as well as many cousins, aunts,...

Emily Nichole Schmitt, 27, of Hollywood, Florida, passed away suddenly on October 31, 2021. She was born in Springfield, Missouri on August 22, 1994. Precious daughter of Peter and Jodie Schmitt; beloved sister to Danielle Schmitt, Zachary Schmitt and Connor Schmitt; loving mother to Layla Noelle Inman; cherished granddaughter and niece. Emily grew up in Fort Mill, South Carolina and attended college at the University of South Carolina and Arizona State University, studying art and medical...

John J Makos III, 77, a long-time resident of Ft Lauderdale, died on September 28, 2021, at an assisted living facility in South Florida. The cause was complications of Lewy Body Dementia. Raised in Dracut, Massachusetts, John was the son of the late John J. Makos and Rosemary (McKee) Makos. John graduated with a B.S. degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and left the university years later with an M.S., and all but his doctoral dissertation in genetics....

Robert Donald Harston born September 30, 1962 died unexpectedly, July 9, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. He lived life to its fullest and had numerous friends in Boston, Saint Louis and south Florida. He is survived by his father, Robert M. Harston, his stepmother, Marica Harston, his stepfather, Robert Brown, his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Jack van Es, and his nephew, Tyler van Es.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Gretchen A. Brown. He was a talented interior...

After a brave battle with cancer, Stephen Paul Schmergel passed away September 10, 2021, at home in Pembroke Pines, Florida, surrounded by his loving family and friends.          Stephen was born December 18, 1951 in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Long Island, New York.   He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Yvonne Schmergel, née Schauseil, three children Ava (Sid) Burnside, Stephanie Schmergel and Danielle Schmergel; his beloved cousins...