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PAGELABELTAG THE PALM BEACH POST REAL NEWS STARTS HERE I SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014 B7 OBITUARIE gn Aremortam For more information call the Obituary desk at 561.820.4376 TAYLOR, B. Jean B. Jean Taylor, 83, of Indiantown, FL, died April 13, 2014 at Martin Medical Center in Stuart, FL. Born in Woodbury, NJ, she had been a resident of South Florida, since 1969 and resident of Indiantown, since 1989, coming from Glassboro, NJ. Prior to retirement, she was an Administrator for Southern Bell.

Jean loved Bingo, and football, Go Dolphins! Survivors include her beloved son, Jon Taylor, of Indiantown and Ocala, and son, Mark S. Taylor; brother, Jon E. Stanton, of Tulsa, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wm. A.

Taylor, who died in 1990. Contributions as a Memorial may be made to the House of Hope, 2484 SE Bonita Stuart, FL 34997 An Online Guest-book is available at www.treasurecoastseawinds.com To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries O'SHEA, Michael Joseph -414 Michael Joseph O'Shea, 49 4-4 years, of Royal Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, -1. April 10, 2014. Mike was born to John and Ethyl O'Shea on November 24, 1964, in Long Is- land, NY. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Palm Beach County, where he attended St.

Ann's Catholic School, and later graduated r-- from Twin Lakes High School, Class of 1982. Mike later started his career as a Communications Technician, and after almost 20 years at MotorolaiNextelSprint, he retired to his home in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Mike is survived by his son, Michael O'Shea, as well as his brother, Sean O'Shea, and his four sisters, Martha Lynch, Maryanne Gallaher, Maura Bernstein, and Margaret Phillips. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 1st at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL, CREMATION EVENT CENTER, 5411 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417. Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center Drt 1110, 541 Okeechobee West Palm Beach.

33-1 OW 832-5171 ()ILA tb21)3timih wrn To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries KRINGEL, Kathleen Kathleen M. Kringel "Kathy" Age 53, of Lake Park, FL passed away April 21, 2014 after a long struggle with 'f 7 7, cancer. Kathleen was born in West Palm Beach to Milton and Margaret Kringel. She was a graduate of Cardinal Newman High School, Class of 1978 and recently, she re- If) ceived her Bachelors in Orga-- -) nizational Management and Psychology from Ashford University. Working in the Insurance Industry 23 years, Kathleen received many accolades and honors, yet the greatest joy and fulfillment came from raising her beloved son, Alan.

He was her pinnacle of strength and inspiration. Kathleen's loyalty, generosity and kindness enriched everyone around her. She touched the lives of so many, especially her son, parents, sisters, Carole Kringel and Joyce Collins; nephew and niece; Dylan and Rene Collins; and her closest cousins, Celeste, Joey, Renee, Laurie and Jean. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held for her at on Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Patrick's Church, 13591 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

She will be buried alongside her great grandparents in the Kringel Family plot, Woodlawn Cemetery, West Palm Beach, FL. Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center Dig nit 541 Okeechobee West Palm Beach. 1. 33-n7 (56 832-51 71 tv. u21 .21) 3 Li tll To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries VALDIVIESO, Mario A.

Age 56, of West Palm Beach, passed away April 26, 2014. Edgley Cremation Services, West Palm Beach, FL VAN HORN, Scott Age 37, of West Palm Beach, passed away April 23, 2014. Tillman Funeral Home Crematory, West Palm Beach, FL. LAURIE, Jean M. Age 94, of Palm Beach Gardens, passed away April 25, 2014.

Edgley Cremation Services, West Palm Beach, FL. LOWE, Lloyd Age 64, of Royal Palm Beach, passed away April 19, 2014. Timothy E. Kitchens Funeral Home, Riviera Beach, FL. PETERSON, Marcella (August 05, 1916 to April 11, 2014) Dr.

Marcella Tandy Peter, son, renowned educator and long time West Palm Beach resident died early this month. -44, fl She was 97. She began her professional career as a teacher in the Detroit public school system and was the first black woman administrator of a secondary school. She later became a Regent Assistant Superintendent for the Detroit public schools. In addition to her professional duties she also served as a wedding planner, professional shopper, caterer and travel coordinator to a host of clients around the country.

Born to Corinne and Howard Tandy in Detroit, Michigan, she was the second of six siblings. Siblings Genevieve, Christine, Howard and Robert preceded her in death. She married Detroit local business man Harvey Hughes Peterson on June 30, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1995. Dr.

Peterson received her Bachelor's Degree from Wayne State University, Master's Degree from the University of Michigan and Ph.D. in Education from Wayne State University. In 1977 Dr. Peterson accepted a post in the Carter Administration as Assistant to the Director of the Office of Revenue Sharing in the U.S. Department of the Treasury, moving to Washington DC.

In 1986 Dr. Peterson was named National Executive Director of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was an active member of the Northeasterners and the Black Women's Agenda. In 1988 the couple moved to West Palm Beach, Florida. They had many friends and were active members of Grace Episcopal Church.

Dr. Peterson is survived by her sister Valeria McCray, sister-in-law Helen Tandy; nieces Mary Esther Stepp, Vivienne Jackson, Diane Green, Gayle Smallwood and Lisa Smallwood; nephews Stephen McCray and David Smallwood; and a host of grand nieces and nephews. A sorority service will be held at a future date in Los Angeles, where she resided in her last years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association in her name. To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries MARRANO, Shirley A.

Shirley A. Marrano, age 71, of Jupiter Florida passed away April 25, 2014 after a short illness. Shirley is predeceased by her parents Rufus and Syble Shields. Shirley is survived by her husband Peter J. Marrano, her two sons Wade Wittman (Jennifer), Chad Wittman, her sisters Sharon Erny and Sallie (Randy) Conley.

She is also survived by her Sister in laws, Barbara (Mick) Honeck and Holly (Dwight) Smith along with several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of many dear friends. Especially her best friend Ann Miller. Shirley touched many hearts and lives with her love and generosity. She spent many years at a job she loved and considered like family with QVC. She will be greatly missed! A celebration of her life will be held Monday, April 28, 2014, at 11:30 A.M.

at Jupiter Beach Resort, 5 Al Jupiter, Florida 33477. Officiated by Reverend Deborah Kaiser-Cross. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries WILKINS, Robert Earl Robert Earl Wilkins, Sr. was born October 25, 1938 in West Palm Beach, FL. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Amelia Wilkins and wife, Ella Wise Wilkins.

On April 21, 2014 he was called home by the Lord to join his wife and mother. Home-Going Celebration will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 11:00 AM at Tabernacle Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 801 8th Street, West Palm Beach, FL, Rev. Gerald D. Kisner, Pastor. The Family will receive friends Monday, April 28, 2014, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Royal Palm Funeral Home, 5601 Greenwood Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL.

To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries WOLFRAM, John T. John T. Wolfram, 78, of Plantation, FL and formerly of Delray Beach, FL passed away April 25, 2014. He was graduate of Lena (IL) High School and was an Air Force veteran serving in Japan after which he had a long career programming for IBM in Boca Raton. Most currently a member of St.

David Catholic Church in Davie, FL, and a previous member of Ascension Catholic Church (Boca Raton) and St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church (Delray Beach) where he was a member of both their choirs. John enjoyed volunteering his time to help others and was a member of the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center in Sunrise, FL. He was also an avid supporter of the Catholic Church and loved spending time with his son, daughter and his grandchildren.

Predeceased by wife of 42 years, Patricia (2008), John is survived by his son, Jeff (Joanie) Wolfram, daughter, Teri (Andrew) Cuddihy and 5 grandchildren, Taryn Elizabeth and Quinn Robert Cuddihy, and Chloe Marie, Logan Alexander, and Ciaran John Wolfram. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 6PM to 8PM at Lorne and Sons Funeral Home, 745 N.E. 6th Ave. (N. Federal Hwy.) Delray Beach.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Delray Beach. Burial will follow at the South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL. John was a survivor of prostate cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to cancer charities.

Please visit www.LorneandSons.com to share condolences and sign the online guestbook. To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries WRIGHT, Cynthia Ms. Cynthia Leverne Wright of Atlanta, GA, passed away on April 19, 2014. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, 534 Fairburn Rd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Rev.

Dr. Gregory A. Sutton, pastor. Family and friends are asked to assemble at church at 10:30 AM on the day of service. She leaves to cherish her memories to her three children, Amber Jekay Wright, Aubrielle Janai Wright, and Austin Tyler Wright; father, James Wright (Mamie); four sisters, Cassandra Lewis (Allan), Shena Wright, Nedrika Medina (Johnnie), Latarsha Killingsworth; two brothers, James Wright, Jr.

and Larry Jeff Owens; the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Family; and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Murray Brothers Funeral Home, 1199 Utoy Springs Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 (404) 349-3000 www.mbfh.com. To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries REUPKE, Karl F. Age 82, of Palm Beach Gardens, died April 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife Maria of 45 years, two daughters Silvia and Linda, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

A memorial mass will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014, at 2:30 pm, at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, North Palm Beach, FL. To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries MAYNARD, Janet Janet (Cary) Eaton Maynard, age 88, longtime resident of PGA National of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, April 19, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Mildred Cary Eaton and Carl Leslie Eaton. Janet grew up in Winchester, MA, graduated from Lase II College, and was married to her high school sweetheart, John Ayer Maynard, who died in 2005.

They lived for many years in Winchester and in Saint Paul, Minnesota, before retiring to Palm Beach Gardens. Janet was active in the Winton Club in Winchester, the Skating Club of Boston, North Oaks Golf Club in Saint Paul, Arden Hills (MN) Curling Club, and PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, volunteering at many PGA events and the Ryder Cup at the Belfry in 2002. Mrs. Maynard is survived by daughters Cary (Eaton) Maynard DeCenzo (husband Mike) of Singer Island, FL and Becky (Ayer) Maynard Alter (husband Peter) of Topsham, ME; grandchildren Joseph DeCenzo of San Antonio, TX, Chris DeCenzo (wife Wendy) of Atherton, CA, Kate Lewis (husband Kevin) of Annandale, VA, Janet Stocco (husband Mac) of Belgrade, ME, and Will Alter (wife Kate) of Braintree, MA; and ten great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life for Janet Eaton Maynard is planned for early July.

Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Lasell College, 1844 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02466. Howard-Price Funeral Home 754 US Highway 1, North Pahn Beach, FL. 33408 (561) 848-9641 Condolences may be offered at www.howard-pricefuneralhome.com To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries SCHATTIE, Matilda "Kay" Matilda "Kay" Schattie, 94, of Port St. Lucie, passed away on March 28, 2014. She was born in Haze Iton, PA to the late Anthony and Mary Schattie.

After receiving her Associates De- gree, she pursued a career in Banking. She moved to New York and worked at Chemical bank (now Chase), retiring as Vice President. She moved to West Palm Beach and became very active with volunteering at Mary Immaculate and St. John Fisher church. Left to cherish her memory are her many friends, neighbors, and relatives.

A memorial mass will be held at 2:00 PM on April 29, 2014 at St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 4001 N. Shore Drive in West Palm Beach. SUPPORT SERVICES. 'rgrutyD Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center 541 Okeechobee West Palm Beach, Fl.

33-17 (56) 832-5171 tll ih.com To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries Find bereavement support groups. PalmBeachPost.comobits The Palm Beach Post MOORE, Brenda Brenda Moore, age 73, of Ju- piter, Florida passed away at Jupiter Hospice after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Newark, Ohio, on September 7, 1940 to the late 4 James and Frances McPeek. She traveled extensively with T4v her husband in the military, )41 living in Germany and Japan and numerous places in the USA. Her love of travel ex- tended into her retirement years, where she happily traveled with her husband and many close friends.

Brenda was a Medical transcriptionist for 40 years. She completed her career managing a team in West Palm Beach. She lived life to the fullest, enjoying not just her travels, but every moment with her husband, family and friends, who have shown their love and dedication to Brenda, just as she has given them for so many years. Brenda is survived by Dennis L. Moore, her loving husband of 55 years; son, Brian(Kathy) of Lake Worth Florida; beloved grandchildren Justin, Kyle and Brandon; sister Kim Downs (Richard) of Granville, and her loving nephews.

Passing before her was her brother J.Rodney McPeek (Debbie) of Granville, Ohio. The family will receive visitors at Aycock-Riverside Funeral Home, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida 33458 on Monday April 28, from 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. with a Memorial Service following at 6:30. A service will be held in Granville, Ohio at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Hospice of Palm Beach County. Howard-Price Funeral Home IC)igat; 754 US Highway 1, North Pahn Beach, FL. 33408 (561) 848-9641 Condolences may be offered at www.howard-pricefuneralhome.com To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries EN. PEWS STARTS lEtE SINGER, Sari Sari Singer of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on April 25, 2014 at the age of 91. Sari was born in Romania, daughter of Michael and Leah Soifer and sister to five siblings.

Sari's parents and brother perished in the Holocaust. Sari and her four sisters survived and relocated to the United States, Canada and Israel. Sari was known for her strength, selflessness, dedication, love of family and delicious cooking. Her greatest wish was simple yet profound: that her family should always be healthy and happy. Sari was the beloved wife of her late husband, Gyula, and ran his New York textile printing business until she relocated to Florida.

Sari is survived by her three children, Martin (Deena), Jerry (Lauretta), and Lynn (Norbert), her nine grandchildren, Nola, Jackie, Grant, Jordana (Michael), Howard (Leah), Gregory, Jessica, Corey, and Eric, and her sister, Pearl Delikat (Otto). She is also deeply missed by her loving extended family throughout the United St ates, Canada and Israel. Sari was not only a very important part of the lives of her children, grandchildren and friends, but was also a vibrant part of her community. Her absence is already felt; her rich legacy of resilience, values and family will be honored by all of those who were privileged to know and love her. Donations in her memory may be made to the Holocaust Fund at B'nai Torah Congregation of Boca Raton, Florida.

To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries ONE SUBSCRIPTION. TOTAL ACCESS. STELICHA, Harold Harold Stelicha (Red) Age 83 years. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Anna (Pekar) and Michael Stelicha Harold was a Lehigh University graduate in Bethlehem, Pa. June 1954 and a member of their ROTC.

After graduating he went into the Air Force and became a B-47 Pilot in Strategic Air Command. Married to Joan Ruth (Gerhard) Stelicha July 3, 1954, would have observed their 60th Wedding Anniversary this coming July. Beside his wife, survivors include two sons, Michael Jonas and Scott Gerhard and four Grandchildren, Robert James, Jessica Louise, Clay Regan and Jordan Rachel. He was the owner of several businesses over the years. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday April 30th at Nativity Lutheran Church and School, 4075 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Interment promptly at 11:30 AM at South Florida National South State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries Poi MD 9 HWY Aahil licach Post 21 N) I I IND' NAVY, Harold Sylvester Harold Sylvester Navy, 56, of .18 Hobe Sound passed away April 25, 2014 at Martin Hospital t'i South in Stuart with his family 'Nit- by his side.

Born in Washington, DC, he moved to Hobe Sound in .41 June 1999 coming from Jupiter 4 141401 Farms. He had resided in Florida since 1988. Harold was retired LL from the U. S. Navy and served as a Hospitalman Second Class.

He was awarded the Good A Conduct Medal twice and the Navy Achievement medal. Harold attended New Beginnings Christian Church in Palm City. He was an avid fisherman and he loved to ride his Harley Davidson Road King. He was a member of ABATE Lighthouse Chapter in Jupiter. Harold will be remembered by his family and friends for his humor and quick wit, and love of children and animals, especially his buddy, Damien.

Survivors include his loving wife, Carmen Y. Navy of Hobe Sound; children, Sean Navy of Hobe Sound and Chantel Navy of Los Angeles, CA, where she attends college; parents, Harold S. Sr. and Arlillian Navy of Silver Spring, MD; sister, Valerie Navy-Daniels and husband, Darrell Daniels of Stoughton, MA; brother, Michael Navy and his wife, Samantha of Ennis, TX. Harold was the uncle of Nicole and Dylan Daniels and Mikeala and Michael Alexander Navy.

He is also survived by his father and mother-in-law, Jose and Violeta Sierra; sister-in-law Gladys and brother-in-law, Jonathan Sierra and a host of family and friends around the country. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 PM, April 28, 2014 at Young and Prill Chapel in Stuart. Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM, April 29, 2014 at the funeral home. Committal service with military honors will be promptly at 1:15 PM at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.

a Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 A guest registry may be signed at wwwyoungandprill.com. To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries PalmBeachPost.comAccess STREIT, Victor H. Lt. Col. Victor H.

Streit USMC 96, of Jupiter, FL and for- merly of Bellmore, NY, died on April 22, 2014 at Hospice of Palm Beach County. A gradu ate of St Paul's School in Garden City, NY, he received his B.A. in French from Columbia where, more importantly, he met Mary, his future wife. While still in college he joined the US Marine Corps in 1937. During World War II, he served with the 1st Marine Division throughout the Pacific including Guadalcanal and Peleliu.

Upon his retirement from the Corps in 1949 he began a second career in public education as an administrator at Jonas Salk Junior High School in Levittown, NY. His third career was as founder of Wesley College, a secondary school in St. George's, Grenada, W.I. in the late 1970's. In 1983, Vic and Mary retired to Tequesta, where they spent many happy years at Little Club.

They moved to Allegro in Jupiter in late 2012. Surviving family includes his wife of 72 years, Mary Whitford Streit, four sons Robert (Rebecca), Andrew, Daniel (Lisa), and Tom (Chris), a daughter, Lydia Machell, and 10 grandchildren. A service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta, 482 Tequesta Tequesta, FL 33469 on Tuesday April 29th at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the American Lung Association (www.lung.org). To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries The Palm Beach Post REAL NEWS STARTS HERE O'CONNOR, Mary Age 83, of Wellington, passed away April 23, 2014.

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