All Obituaries

  Janet Larue Grimes was born on February 11, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to Joseph and Elizabeth Fleming Grimes. She grew up in Windber, PA the oldest of 4 sisters, Jean, Cathy, and Mary Jo who she loved dearly. In 1947, Janet started dating William “Bill” Zepka when their love story began.  He graduated high school and enlisted in the Army after graduation. Janet and Bill continued to date. Janet graduated from Windber High School in 1951. She worked at the Johnstown...

Mr. Marc Champlain, age 64 of Fort Lauderdale died July 17, 2020.  Born on July 13, 1956 in Canada, Marc worked in construction for most of his life.  He leaves to cherish his fiance, Marie-Josee Thifault along with a host of other relatives and friends. Marc's request for cremation will be honored by the family and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at LifeCelebrationsFL.com Local arrangements under the...

Mr. Don Dovan, age 68 of Boston, MA died on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Tamarac, Florida following an illness. Don is survived by his wife, Blanca Irizarry whom he shared a life with, a son, Hiroshi as well as a number of other relatives. Don worked and retired from Fidelity after many years. Family will have a graveside service on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Boston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at LifeCelebrationsFL.com Local arrangements under the direction of McWhites.

Mr. Paul F. "Swifty" Swift, age 75, of Dania died on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Memorial Hospital.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced as soon as they become available. 

Mr. Antoine “Tony” Noufal Gerdak, age 65 of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away suddenly from complications of a surgery. Born on March 31, 1955 in Lebanon a son of Jamal Karrat Gerdak and her late husband Najib Gerdak.  In addition to his mother, Tony is survived by his 2 children, Tommy and Elias; 2 sisters, Marie and Randa; 5 brothers, Harry, Elias, George, Tom and Solomon; a host of other relatives and friends also survive. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the family will...

Mr. Norberto Chabrier, age 86 of Orlando and formerly of Fort Lauderdale, FL died on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Metro West Nursing and Rehab following an extended illness. Born December 26, 1933 in Puerto Rico a son of the late Miguel and Lydia Maldonado Chabrier.  Norberto spent his career working as an auto mechanic and was a proud union member of U.A.W. local 259 in New York. He was known to many as an avid baseball fan both as a player and spectator and enjoyed time fishing,...

Mr. Steven Hughes, age 49 of Wilton Manors died February 22, 2020 following a brief illness.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced as soon as they become available. 

Mr. James Luther Stroud, age 60, of Lavonia passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home. Born September 5, 1959 in Royston, he was the son of the late Patrick Henry Stroud, Sr. and Lettie Pearl (Gray) Stroud. He is survived by his wife: Tina (Frix) Stroud of the home; daughter: Brandie Ann Stroud; stepsons: Jason (George Castrataro), Christopher Cook (Deserie) and Josh Eller; grandchildren: Gavin and Olivia Cook; siblings: Patricia S. West (William), Junior Stroud (Debra), Wanda C....

Salvadore "Sal" Minnicchi, age 73 of Lauderhill, Florida died suddenly while family was visiting from out of town. Arrangements are incomplete at this moment but will be announced as soon as they become available. 

Local DJ and musical icon, Sergio Luis Rodriguez-Rivera, age 55, of Wilton Manors, Florida died suddenly on January 22, 2020 at Holy Cross Hospital. Sergio was preceded in death by Emmy award winning husband, John Mula on February 25, 2018.  Born in Mexico having moved to the USA as an early adult, Sergios life and career had never forgotten his true love, his country and family in Mexico. He leaves to cherish a host of relatives, including sisters and brothers, half sisters and...