All Obituaries

Mr. Robert “Bob” Rutledge Tinker, age 85, of Dania Beach, Florida died on Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home with his best friend, husband and caretaker by his side. Bob was born on August 20, 1933 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, oldest child to the late Charles Lawrence and Fran Rutledge Tinker.  Following high school Bob enrolled at the University of Miami and earned a BBA degree. While attending UM, Bob was very active in water skiing, which would play a major role...

Mr. Shane S. Waters, age 46, of Wilton Manors, Florida died Monday, February 25, 2019 with his family at his bedside. Shane was born on April 2, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois a son to Schley Waters and Marta Gay Hughes. After graduating high school, Shane decided to join the US Army where he proudly served his country.  After being honorably discharged from the US Armed Forces, Shane made his life long career in the skies. Shane worked for Northwest Airlines as a flight attendant where he...

Beverly Shane McClellan, age 49, of San Diego, California and Fort Lauderdale, Florida died on October 30, 2018 at her home in San Diego with her closest family and friends by her side. Born on July 6, 1969 in Kingsport, Tennessee and raised in Gate City, Virginia. Beverly moved to Florida in her teens and while being a nurse’s assistant and dental assistant she discovered her passion and love as she began her musical artistic career.     Beverly learned to play...

Mr. Tony Carter, age 49, of Winter Park and Fort Lauderdale, Florida died suddenly on Friday, March 15, 2019 while at his family vacation home in Fort Lauderdale. Tony was employed with Liberty National Life where he served for over 20 years and at the time of his passing was a Regional Agency Director. Prior to his adult career Tony served his County in the US Navy. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him and will be especially in the hearts of his wife, Lisa Leon Carter, who was...

Mrs. Viola Drongoski, age 97, of Coconut Creek, Florida died on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 1:10am following a brief illness. Viola was born on May 20, 1921 in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania.    A daughter to the late Stanley and Catherine Lewicki Bratosz.  Viola and her late husband, John who preceded her in death on November 9, 2008 had made a home in South Florida for the last 25 years. Over the course of that time, they  became active members of the...

Mr. Vincent “Vinnie” Edward Radzimski, age 45, of Hollywood , Florida, died suddenly on Saturday, February 09, 2019.  Vinnie was born on September 18, 1973, in Orange, New Jersey, a son to Margaret Ann Charles Rothfuss and the late Raymond Rothfuss.  Vinnie was raised in Kearney, New Jersey.  His family relocated his sophomore year to South Florida where he later graduated from South Broward High School, as well as earned a vocational degree in welding....

Glenda Jarvis Ryan, age 57, of Weston, Florida died on February 5, 2019.  A Celebration of life service will be held on February 15, 2019 at the Reality Church, 2600 Country Club Way, Weston. Glenda leaves behind her sister, Janice Jarvis; 2 nephews, a host of cousins & friends from all parts of the world.  Life Celebrations Memorial Chapel is honored to assist the Ryan family in helping make final accommodations for Glenda. 

Jamie McManus, age 37, of both Wilton Manors and of Nashville, TN died on January 2, 2019.  Arrangements will be held in Nashville, TN  

Mr. Marlon Nicholas Shirley, age 38, of Fort Lauderdale died suddenly on November 7, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida while working to provide cleanup for the city following the fatal hurricane that swept through the city. Born on December 16, 1979 in Kingston, Jamaica a son to Solomon and Janet Blake Shirley. Marlon was employed by his family working for Island Recovery, a company that provides disaster cleanup relief.  Marlon was an avid fan of Liverpool Football Club. He loved playing...

Mr. Douglas A. Knittel, age 78 of Oakland Park, Florida died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Holy Cross Hospital with close friends at his side. Douglas was born on August 8, 1940 a twin brother to Gary and son of the late Harry and Helen Sieb Knittel. Born in New Jersey, Douglas made his home in South Florida where he made a second family for himself. He was an electrical engineer before retiring and after retiring he became a regular at several area known bars with his longest tenure being...