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Dennis Ruber
May 06, 2026
Dennis Ruber lived an abundantly full 86 years and died suddenly on May 6, 2026, cherished by everyone fortunate enough to know him. Born in 1939 in Chicago to Mae and Robert Ruber, Dennis spent his early childhood at his father's soda shop, equal parts helpful and mischievous, and already...
Lawrence J Smith
May 06, 2026
Lawrence J. Smith, of Hollywood, Florida passed away May 6, 2026. Beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Grant (Eliza Egan) Smith and Lauren (Joseph) Failla, cherished grandfather of Madeleine, Tyler and Julian and dear brother of Elen Russo. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations...
Eugene "Gene" T. Lakin
May 05, 2026
Gene Lakin, 90, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. Born July 6, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Harry and Dora Lakin, Gene lived a full life shaped by service, hard work, and a deep love for his family. Gene proudly served in the United States Army in the years between the Korean and...
Joan Kandel Worton
May 05, 2026
Joan Kandel Worton, 89, died peacefully on May 5, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love and generosity — as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a “second mom” to friends, neighbors, and anyone lucky enough to find a seat at her table. There was always room for one more, and...
John Philip Capurso
May 04, 2026
John P. Capurso, born July 7, 1939 passed peacefully on May 4, 2026. Born and raised in New York, John studied advertising design at Rochester Institute of Technology. Over the years, he worked in advertising and fundraising in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Miami, Florida, most recently serving as...
Gerald Silver
May 04, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Silver, 83, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Washington, DC, Jerry was the youngest child of Ben and Sylvia Silver. At age 15, he moved with his family to Miami Beach, Florida, where he built a life defined by deep relationships,...
Claire Lebel
May 03, 2026
Claire Lebel, beloved mother, wife, and fashion icon, passed away peacefully at the age of 97. Born in Egypt on May 20, 1928, Claire was the youngest of five children, raised in a strict Orthodox home. Her early life in Egypt was marked by beauty and leisure, but in 1956, with the fall of King...
Lyubov Kaplan
May 02, 2026
Lyubov Kaplan, 69 of Hollywood, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Beloved wife of Leonid Kaplan, loving mother of Anna Kaplan (Stanislav Shraybman) and Edward (Anna) Kaplan, dear sister of Alexander Bekker, cherished grandmother of Jacob, Ethan, Ayden and Max. Edward wrote this about...
Dennis C. Dubin
Apr. 30, 2026
Dennis C. Dubin of Hollywood, Florida passed away on April 30, 2026 at the age of 78. He was born in Newark, NJ and resided in Maplewood and Livingston before moving to Florida in 1979 with his wife Lori. Dennis was a clinical Audiologist for his entire career. He and Lori opened an Audiology and...
Jay T. Euster
Apr. 30, 2026
Jay T. Euster, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Miami, Florida. He was 91 years old. Born on March 23, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jay lived a life defined by dedication to family,...