Plantation and Sunrise, FL Obituaries

2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rocco Sandro Fabiano. 

May 3, 2026

Karen Helene Dunne was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 19, 1964. She is the third child and second daughter of Paul and Helene Dunne. While the Dunnes moved around in Karen's early years, they joined the budding community of Plantation in 1969-- and it is ultimately where Karen lived most of her life. She and three out of four...

Jun 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mary Anna “Ann” Martin

Mary Anna “Ann” Martin passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, kindness, and friendship that touched countless lives.

Ann was born on January 31, 1936, at North Hudson Hospital in Weehawken, New Jersey. She was baptized on July 4, 1936, at Our Lady of Grace Church. Raised in Cliffside Park, New...

May 24, 2026

Harold D. Hensley, a devoted family man, proud Marine veteran, and esteemed businessman, passed away on May 24, 2026, in Davie, Florida. Born on June 19, 1947, in Coal Mountain, West Virginia, Harold’s life was a testament to dedication, service, and unwavering love for those around him.

Raised in Lowell, Kentucky, Harold's formative years were marked by active participation in his...

May 26, 2026

Anthony (Tony) Carlone, 76, passed away at home on May 26, 2026. Born on April 12, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, he was a graduate of Commack High School.

Tony was predeceased by his parents, Margaret (Margie) Mocerino Carlone and Anthony (Tony) Carlone, as well as the love of his life, his first wife, Dawn Mansfield Carlone. Tony and Dawn...

May 28, 2026

In Loving Memory of Pilar Tobalina de Rodriguez

Sunrise: January 26, 1935

Sunset: May 28, 2026

Pilar Tobalina de Rodriguez was an extraordinary woman whose life was defined by love, devotion, and family. Born on January 26, 1935, she lived a long and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and...

Jun 11, 2026

Phyllis Scafuri Ciorra DeMasi passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, in Tamarac, Florida, at the age of 91. Born on April 16, 1935, Phyllis spent her early years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, growing up in Larimer and later Morningside before eventually making her home in South Florida.

After retiring from Sears following more than 40 years of dedicated service, she enjoyed...

Jun 3, 2026

Peter Charles Schlesser, 88, of Tamarac, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born to the late Anthony Schlesser and Lucille Berls on February 12, 1938, in New York City, New York. He graduated from the Academy of Aeronautics and was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. He served as a Naval Aviator, piloting carrier-based surveillance planes. He...

May 27, 2026

Hilda Chan, aged 90, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, in Bonita Springs, Florida. She was born on November 21, 1935, in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. In 1982, she immigrated to the United States, and resided in Plantation, Florida, until 2023.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Hilda is lovingly remembered by her surviving family: Daughters Hilda (Zamora), Maria (Marin), Sylvia,...

May 26, 2026

Jessie Chiccone, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2026 while under Vitas Hospice Care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was born August 29, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Baraso and later baptized on October 31st, 1937.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

May 26, 2026

Charles H. Goerl, 90, of Davie, FL passed away on May 26, 2026 with his family close by. He was born to the late Adam (Charles) Goerl and Dorothy Keyes on September 08, 1935 in Manhattan, NY. After completing school he married his wife of 58 years, Marie Clarke on June 23rd, 1956.

The patriarch of his family, he volunteered with...

May 23, 2026

Herman A. Heinlein, born in Hempstead, New York on May 13, 1933 joined his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Ardini and his two wives, Mary Ann Heinlein and Ida Moriconi-Heinlein. He is survived by his sister, Rose Daley, his brother, George Heinlein, his six sons, Herman, Edward, John, Joseph,...

May 19, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ruby Beebe. Born on December 21, 1948, in Grundy, Virginia, Ruby moved to Florida in 1976 with her family, where she dedicated her life to love, hard work, and caring for those around her.

Ruby was a talented hairdresser for over 45 years, touching many lives with her...

May 18, 2026

Lorraine Andersen Stevens, lovingly known to all as "Sweet Lorraine," passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Born on July 28, 1978, in West Islip, New York, Lorraine's life was a profound testament to kindness, love, and unwavering dedication.

Lorraine was a gifted licensed professional counselor, enriched by her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Her career...

May 18, 2026

With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Debbie Connor, a woman whose life was defined by love, laughter, family, and unwavering devotion to the people she cherished most.

Deborah (Debbie) McGowan was born on April 24, 1951, in Minneapolis, the fourth and youngest child of Donald and Margaret McGowan. At the age of 12, she moved with her family to...

May 18, 2026

May 16, 2026

Dorothy M. Dillon, a dedicated and cherished member of her community, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Saint John’s Rehab in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Born on January 22, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and service.

A woman of strong conviction and independence, Dorothy resided on her own until shortly...

May 15, 2026

We announce with solemn respect the passing of Rachel J Abadi, born September 13, 1934, who departed this life on May 15, 2026. Rachel’s life will be honored and remembered by those who knew her.

A service to celebrate Rachel’s life is scheduled to take place on May 27, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church located at 3716 Garden Ave, Miami...

May 14, 2026

On May 14, 2026, the world lost a bright and gentle soul. Nathan Deacon Walters, born October 29, 2001, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 24. His easygoing nature, loving demeanor, and gentle soul reflected a generous spirit that touched the lives of family and friends alike. Though his time with us was far too short, the warmth, humor,...

May 12, 2026

Charles Riley Cary was born on September 29, 1929, in Arkansas City, Kansas. He entered a world marked by uncertainty, as the stock market crash that ushered in the Great Depression had occurred just a month earlier. One of his earliest memories was from the mid-1930s, when “a clean-looking man came to our back door, not the front, asking my...