Obituaries

Richard Craig Hitchins May 01, 1945 ~ December 30, 2025

Richard Craig Hitchins, 80, died on December 30, 2025, with his wife by his side in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the second child of Clayton Stanley Hitchins Jr. and Florence Shive Hitchins. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Betsy Gioia Hitchins, and his two children, […]
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Edward Joseph Klaas September 03, 1953 ~ December 07, 2025

Edward Joseph Klaas – Ed to everyone who loved him – left this world on December 7, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Newark, NJ, and raised in Irvington, Ed built a life defined by intelligence, humor, deep integrity, and an unwavering love for his family. Ed lived in several places throughout his […]
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Lance J. Smith July 06, 1950 ~ December 23, 2025

Lance J. Smith, age 75, of Okeechobee, FL and formerly of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1950, in Mineola, New York. He was an amazing man, charming, witty, friendly, honest and always available to lend a hand. He worked for the United States Postal […]
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Sandra Lynn Galloway March 19, 1963 ~ December 14, 2025

Sandra Lynn Galloway, born March 19, 1963, passed away December 14, 2025, at the age of 62. Sandra was born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey and traveled the world extensively as a military brat. After high school, Sandra joined the U.S. Air Force and served proudly. After her military service, Sandra was self employed and […]
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Gerald F. Marshall July 05, 1947 ~ December 18, 2025

Gerald F. Marshall (Jerry), age 78, of Jupiter, Florida, and formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, entered heaven on December 18, 2025, following a short battle with brain cancer. For 43 years, Jerry devoted his life to full-time ministry, serving homeless men, women, and children through rescue missions across the country. His faith was not simply […]
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Rita Irene Cantrell Gorenflo June 01, 1952 ~ December 14, 2025

Rita Irene Cantrell Gorenflo, age 73, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Stuart, Florida. Rita was born June 1,1952 to the late Raymond and Phyllis Cantrell and raised in central Ohio. She attended nursing school in Columbus, Ohio, where she specialized in ER nursing. Rita lived in Florida 45 years. […]
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Michael Evan Richelson December 01, 1942 ~ December 03, 2025

Michael Evan Richelson, age 83, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away on December 3, 2025, after a long battle with kidney and heart disease. Born on December 1, 1942, Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was an avid fisherman and lifelong boat owner, sharing countless memories on the water with […]
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Richard and Karen Arends November 11, 2025

Richard and Karen Arends, devoted husband and wife for 48 years, passed away on November 11, 2025. Formerly of Chicago and Wauconda, Illinois they made their homes in Randolph and Denville, New Jersey, as well as South Palm Beach, Florida. They built a life centered on family, faith, and enduring love. Richard, 85, was a […]
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Esther Lee (Waddell) McCarthy October 28, 1948 ~ October 24, 2025

Esther Lee (Waddell) McCarthy passed away peacefully at home in Jupiter, Florida on October 24th, 2025, surrounded by family. She was four days away from her 77th birthday and had battled ovarian cancer for 12 months. Lee was born in Albany, Georgia and spent most of her early childhood in Albany and Thomasville, Georgia, as well […]
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Martha Elena Lahens July 29, 1937 ~ November 14, 2025

Martha Elena Lahens, beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Santiago de Cuba, Martha was an extraordinary woman—beautiful, strong, and full of grace. She married a good man, Eugenio Lahens, who was a great father and partner in building a life rooted in […]
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