All Obituaries

Raymond "Pops" Van Nostrand Sr, loving father and husband, drew his last breath October 1, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.  Born in NY in 1943, Ray started collecting reptiles during childhood, which lead to a lifelong love for them. He married Elaine fresh out of high school and opened his first storefront across the street from the Bronx zoo. They moved to Florida in the 1970s to follow the pet trade, and in 1987, Strictly Reptiles was opened. A book was written about Ray...

  Bryan James Benway Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away on 9/22/2023. He is survived by his two sons, Anthony 37 and Ryan 33, and his brand new Grandson, Nico Elias Benway, 9mo.  Bryan grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts with this three sisters, Paula, Cheryl and Debbie. Bryan moved to Florida with his then wife and children in 1989. Bryan loved his friends, children and especially his grandson Nico more than anything in the world.   May he...

Joyce Lydia Bronock, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023, in Miramar, Florida. She was born on November 23, 1934, in London, England. Both her husband, Derek John Bronock, and her brother William Fussell (Valerie), preceded her in death. She lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and humor. Joyce was a woman of many passions. She had a love for knitting, a skill she perfected over the years, creating countless sweaters,...

Robin Rose (Steiner) Person, a mother, grandmother and friend,  passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, in Lauderhill, Florida. She was born in The Bronx, NY and was 77 years old. Raised in the Bronx, Robin was a proud New Yorker. She was a graduate of New Rochelle High School and attended Mercy College. Robin started her career as a bookkeeper and later became a manager of Laidlaw Bus Company in Nyack, NY.  Robin is survived by her children Brian Macdonald (Yvette) of...

Mary went by the name Sherry. She had been battling Stage 3c Ovarian Cancer and Stage 3b colon cancer for 31 months. She never complained. She never was in a bad mood.   The 31 chemos caused neuropathy in her hands and feet and caused nausea, weakness, loss of hair, and caused loss of appetite. She never complained! For her chemotherapy infusions, she had to sit for up to 8 hours, enduring painful arthritic problems in her knees, feet and toes. Never complained.   She had a painful...

With profound faith and acceptance of the Lord's will, we announce the departure of Mary Lou DeRolf, who was called home on June 12, 2023. Mary was born on November 28, 1943, in the humble town of Marion, Kentucky. Hers was a life well-lived, full of love, kindness, and an unique sense of humor that brought joy to all those around her. In her adult years, Mary resided in Plantation, Florida, where she succumbed to Parkinson's disease. She was a devoted mother to her sons, Brad and...

Anita Joanne Tolly Medina, 71, of Sunrise passed away on April 04, 2023.  She was born January 24, 1952, in Monroe, North Carolina. In 1971, Anita Tolly married Pedro Medina in Miami, Fl. She worked at Carnival Cruise Lines for many years. Anita graduated from Miami Springs High School in 1970.  Her spirit, humor, and love will live on in the hearts of her family and friends for generations to come. Though she is no longer with us physically, her memory will continue to...

Terry W. Lee, 70, of Coconut Grove, FL, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2023. Terry was predeceased by his mother and father, Lucy and Walter Lee, and his sister, Carol Lee Nower. He is survived by his brother, Bruce Lee (Carol Lee), niece, Shannon Migut (David Migut), nephew, Thomas Nower, and grandniece, Chloe Migut. No Services are planned at this time. Favorite quote Had I the heaven's embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and...

Margaret Ann Strizelka, known affectionately as Peg, passed away on March 29, 2023, after a short courageous battle with cancer. Born Margaret Ann Gizzi on November 16, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, she spent her final years in living in Weston, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. Peg was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength for her family. She is survived by her sons, Frank Strizelka (Nell) and Milo Strizelka (Vicki), and her...

Margarita Maria Lopez, 67, of Weston Florida, passed away on February 20, 2023 from endometrial cancer. She was born in  Medellin, Colombia to Alfonso Sierrra and Bertha Jimenez. She earned a Bachelors Degree and worked in the insurance industry. She leaves behind her husband, Marco Alberto López, a son, Nicholas Lopez and Daughter, Angelica Maria Lopez. To honor Margarita's memory, we are holding a celebration of their life on March 5 at Markham...