Fort Lauderdale, FL Obituaries

Richard Joseph Karp passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on August 17, 1936.

Phyllis Lorraine Orlan, born on May 27, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 90. A Chapel Service will be held at the Star of David Memorial Chapel, located at...

Joan Ellen Valenti passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on February 25, 1951, in Huntington, New York. Joan was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Shirlene Simpson, lovingly known as “Nanny,” passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on October 19, 1944. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rodney Delucia. Sh...

Marcel Baumzweig passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born in Paris, France. Marcel was a resident of Coral Springs, Florida. A funeral service will be held at Star of David Memo...

Winifred O'Connor, born on May 14, 1929, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 96. She was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Vicky French, born on September 26, 1952, in Fort Myers, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 73. Vicky resided in Fort Myers, Florida.

Rosilyn Rosenberg, born on February 21, 1939, in Bronx, New York, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 86. She was a resident of Hillsboro, Missouri. A gathering for family and friends will...

Indarjit Nandoo, born on August 1, 1940, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 85. He was a resident of North Lauderdale, Florida. A visitation will be held at the Star of David Memorial Cha...

William "Bob" Robert Mayes, aged 71, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, located at 2401 Southwest 6...

Terrence F. Hurley, born on October 24, 1948, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Terry Suskauer, age 92, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. Timelessly beautiful, sassy, and a force of nature, she was endlessly adored by her family and Long Beach...

Carl Ellison, born on October 27, 1958, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 67. Carl was a resident of Detroit, Michigan.

Marcia B. Mittelmark, born on May 3, 1934, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 91. Marcia was a resident of Hendersonville, North Carolina. A funeral service will be held at the Star of Da...

Pinhas Jacobov, born on May 2, 1928, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 97. A funeral service will be held at the Star of David Memorial Chapel, located at 7701 Bailey Road, North Lauderd...

Dalia Raquel Paniagua, born on April 29, 1953, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 72. A committal service will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, located at 12777 State ...

Gerhard (“Garry”) J. Baumer, 84, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on January 11, 2026, following complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Munich, Germany, in 1941 to ...

Urbano Licea, born on May 18, 1947, in Cuba, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Urbano was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Nicholas C. Nelson, aged 88, passed away on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1937. Nicholas was a resident of Lauderhill, Florida.

Joanne Barbara Dallas, born on May 11, 1930, in Dover, Ohio, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 95. Joanne was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Marilyn Killeen, born on June 27, 1932, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Marilyn was a resident of Oakland Park, Florida. A funeral service will be held at Star of David Memorial Ch...

Susan Elaine Katz-Jacobsohn was born on February 13, 1947, in Neptune, New Jersey, and passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78. Susan was a resident of Plantation, Florida. A chapel service...

Donald William Birkmaier passed away peacefully at the age of 88, leaving a legacy of love and creativity. He was born on October 11, 1937, in College Point, New York, to John and Mildred Birkmaier. ...

Rita Rose Wagner 1947-2026 Rita Rose Wagner died in the early morning hours of January 10, 2026 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Rita was born on February 13. 1947 in the Bronx, New York. S...

Phillip Edward Hales was born on March 1, 1944 in Syracuse, N.Y. to Henry Leonard and Anita Hales. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he ...

Linda Matthews, 80, a lifelong resident of Ft. Myers, FL passed away on January 8, 2026. Born April 5, 1945, to Areeta Gala and Jessie Hawkins. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Matthews, daughter...

Olive Louisa Riffin went to her forever home on January 9, 2026. Her strong faith and the love of her family carried her through her final days as she patiently prepared for her homecoming. Olive was...

Derek Douglas Bess, a resident of LaBelle, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 39. Born on April 5, 1986, Derek is remembered by those who knew her.

Dean Ronald Stelmach, born on October 27, 1956, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 69. Dean was a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida.

Xiomara C Prieto, born on December 9, 1937, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 88. She was a resident of Pembroke Pines, Florida. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, loc...

Ibrahim Ali Milhem Aboulhosn, age 102, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1924, in Lebanon, and lived a long, full life marked by devotion to family, service to ...

Herbert Bernard Steinberg, born on March 4, 1933, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Cooper City, Florida. A graveside service will be held at the Star of David Me...

Michael Prentice Wheeler, born on September 18, 1956, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 69. Michael was a resident of Oakland Park, Florida.

Mercie Maude Nattoo Auntie Munchie, Ms. Munchie, Mom, Mamma Mercie was born on July 10, 1929, in Commodore, Jamaica, third child of Ada Bennet and Pigeon Nattoo. At the age of one, Mercie contracted ...

Louis Scala, born on November 24, 1929, in Perth Amboy, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 96. He was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.

Ecberto Isidro Vera Zamora (EC), 65, of Davie, Florida passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 13, 2025. EC was a proud Marine, devoted grandfather (papa EC), father, son, brother, friend, and a ma...

Bernard Newman, born on May 2, 1929, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 96. Bernard was a resident of Sunrise, Florida. A funeral service will be held at the Star of David Memorial Chapel,...

Lawrence Katsoff passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on July 29, 1930. A funeral service will be held at the Star of David Memorial Chapel, located at 7701 Bailey Road, Nort...

Jose M Gracia, born on April 14, 1939, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

It is with profound sadness that we bid our final farewell to our beloved Lidia… Lidia was more than the love that bound our family together—she was the very heart of our home. As a devoted wife (a da...

Shirley Joanne Kroll passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on December 20, 1942, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Shirley Joanne Kroll was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Marcia Benezra, born on March 28, 1932, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 93. Marcia was a resident of Coral Springs, Florida. A graveside service will be held at Star of David Memorial G...

Michael Thomas Scanlin, born on October 15, 1945, in Biddeford, Maine, passed away on January 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 80. Mike earned a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree...

Donna Kamataris Becker passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 69. She was born on January 7, 1956. Donna was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.

It is with heartfelt sadness today that we announce the passing of Frederick Adolphus Mitchell lovingly known and called Pappy by his family and friends. Frederick was one of the eight children born t...

Ralph Zenker passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on April 6, 1939, in Gackle, North Dakota. Ralph was a resident of Escanaba, Michigan.

Thelma Irene Cherrington, 91, resident of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Cherrington was born Thelma Kidwell in Columbus, Ohio August 26,...

Myrna M. Swirsky, 84, of Tamarac, Florida passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Sam Swirsky and her parents Harry and Sylvia Mange...

Rosimeire DaMacEno Duarte, born on September 29, 1967, in Brazil, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 58. A graveside service will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, loc...

Kevin Patrick O'Donnell, born on April 7, 1955, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 70. He was a resident of Oakland Park, Florida.