All Obituaries

Richard J. “Courtney”, 82, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 24, 2020 with his “best friend” Lorraine and his cat, Kittie nearby.  Born in Dearborn Michigan, he was the son of the late John and Marie (McErlaine) Courtney. He is survived by his partner Lorraine Wilby, his sister MaryAnn Gasser, his brother-in-law Bud Gasser, his daughter Kelley Courtney, his son Timothy Courtney, and his grandchildren. He was the...

On March 29, 1961 Dorothy (Boertmann) and Earl Meador welcomed their third of 5 children, Keith. Keith was a good natured child, warm friendly and outgoing.  He was a Boy Scout and played football at East Detroit High School. He attended Western Michigan University but was looking for adventure. He worked in the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico, then acquired a pilot’s license and piloted yachts.  This took him to the Bahamas where he met his wife, Tia Morgan.  They...

Michael Bicknell Parsons Sant - born November 5, 1943 in Seattle and left her friends and family on August 17, 2020. Michael was many things depending upon who you were and how you knew her.  By profession she was a nurse (R.N.), Sunday school teacher, 3rd grade teacher, health educator, and AIDS Surveillance staff member. In her personal life she was a creative soul who loved to crochet and tackle any arts and crafts project thrown her way.  She was a cat lover but would lend a...

Eleanor Reese-Saton died peacefully on August 4 from natural causes.  Born Eleanor Mumford Hissey on April 25, 1916, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Ethia Shockley and John Timanus Hissey.  She lived in the Baltimore area with her husband, William Evan Reese, until they retired to Boca Raton, Fl. They enjoyed 57 years of wedded bliss.  She enjoyed reading, soft music, walking on the beach, doing crosswords and going on cruises.  Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She is...

Sandra Elisabeth Edgcumbe, 62, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away on July 26th. She was born on January 15th, 1958 in Houston, Texas, to Sam L. and Kathryn V. (Hausman) Chumley.. She is survived by her daughter Harper Edgcumbe, brother Tom Chumley, sisters Beverly Clubb and Barbara Ginn, and family including Charles Widry, Michael Smith, Erika Cespedes, and Liam Bleu. No Services are planned at this time, but when they are it will be posted here. DO NOT SEND FLOWERS TO THE FUNERAL...

Richard Farrell, 76, passed away in the early morning on July 16th, 2020. He lived a full and colorful life. He was born in Bronx, NY and moved to Hallandale, FL in the late 1940s. He grew up in the Hallandale/Hollywood area and, ultimately, called Fort Lauderdale his home. He served in the Air Force in the 1960s. He was involved with the offshore powerboat racing community in the 1970s and was active in the local Ft. Lauderdale jazz community throughout his life. He later became a real...

Tory Arner, 37, Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Pottstown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 13, 2020. She was the daughter of Terry and Rita (Spinetti) Arner. She was a creative, loving soul who used her energy to help and love others unconditionally and her life will outshine her death. She was “fur mom” to beloved pets: Isabella, Nikko, Vito, Gianna, Ami, Cecily, Petal and Roman, many of whom were waiting for her at the rainbow bridge. Tory is also survived by sister...

Dr. Joseph J. Matonis (Joe), a retired Anesthesiologist passed away on July 5, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.  He was born on May 7, 1940 to Joseph & Nelly Matonis in Paterson NJ. He graduated from St. Mary's High School and went on to receive his B.A. in Biology from the University of Louisville KY. He went on to the University of Bologna, Italy and received his Medical Degree in 1973.  While attending Medical School he had the opportunity to visit...

Benito P. Moya, 84, of Pompano Beach, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Catholic Hospice - Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Moya was born in Camaguey, Cuba to Benito A. and Ramona (Resto) Moya. He spent his career as an Electrical Engineer in the Oil Industry. He is survived by his long time friends: Martin Casanova, Frank Belina and many other friends. There are no services planned at this time. It was his wish that his cremated remains be scattered...

Leona Maxine Hofert, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 20, 2020 with her dear friend, Dr. Michael Neam and family nearby.   She celebrated her Milestone 100th Birthday on May 28, 2020 surrounded by friends and family.    Maxine was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 28, 1920 to Glenn and Lucille (Kirsh) Powers.   She was the youngest of five children and was predeceased by her two brothers Cecil Powers and Virgil...