South Florida Sun Sentinel Obituaries

Elizabeth Roselli Scirpo

gqlshare — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000

Elizabeth (Betty) R. Scirpo, 99, of Dania Beach, passed away on December 15, 2025 in Southern Pines, North Carolina where she spent her final years near her daughter. Betty is preceded in death by her husband Paul J. Scirpo and survived by her daughter, Kathryn Scirpo Sorrell, her husband Steven, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The Visitation for friends and family is to be Monday, January 5th at 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood from 4:00-7:00. The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 6th at Little Flower Catholic Church (1805 Pierce Street Hollywood) followed by the graveside service at Fred Hunter Memorial Garden East on Taft Street in Hollywood.

Arthur L. Blutstein

gqlshare — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000

Dr. Arthur Lewis Blutstein, 88, of Boca Raton, Florida, died Monday, December 29, 2025.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Millie Malawski Blutstein; his children, Laurie Allen and Allan Blutstein (Rachael Goldfarb); his grandchildren, Danielle and Justin Allen, and Eden, Ben, Adam, and Elliot Blutstein; his sister, Suzanne Mayesh (Maurice); his niece, Flora Glouberman (Irwin Weiss), and nephew, Josh Mayesh; and his stepsons, Barry Malawski (Sandra) and their daughters Lianna and Jadyn Malawski, and Scott Malawski (Lisa) and Lisa’s son Anthony Young.

Born to Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Ruth (Moed) Blutstein on May 10, 1937, Arthur grew up in Tudor Village, an enclave of Ozone Park in Queens, New York. He graduated second in his class at John Adams High School and, by all accounts, was the neighborhood’s second-best stickball player. He attended Columbia University before earning his dental degree from New York University, as his father had before him.

Arthur began his dental career while serving in the U.S. Army in Germany, where he met his first wife, Lonnie (Balint) of Oakland, California. They married in Switzerland in 1964 and settled on Long Island two years later. Arthur opened a dental practice in Woodbury, a hamlet in the Town of Oyster Bay, with Lonnie supporting him as the office receptionist. Their marriage endured until her death in 1993.

Arthur’s life took a new turn in 1995 when he married Millie, a widow from nearby Massapequa, New York. Shortly thereafter, he retired from dentistry and moved to Florida. He enjoyed pinochle, genealogy, Little League baseball, crossword puzzles, and spirited conversations about current events and life’s injustices.

Interment will be at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Glendale, Queens, New York, on January 4, 2026.

Wilbur ‘Bud’ Nein

gqlshare — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000

Wilbur Frank ‘Bud’ Nein of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on July 30, 1935, in Reading, Pennsylvania where he grew up with his 6 older brothers and sisters, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Elizabeth, Esther Viola Hessler, Margaret ‘Peggy’ Ellen Lehman, Robert ‘Bob’ Kenneth, Betty Jane Gromis, and Richard Alan, that all preceded him in passing. He was the last of that family generation. He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Gayl Georgia Tebbe Nein, and his parents Robert Lorah Nein and Emma Viola Fischer Nein. He is survived by his sons, Brett (Beth) and Scott (Debbie), his grandchildren, Meredith, Jordan, CJ, and Meggan, and his great-granddaughter Addy. He is also survived by his loved companion for almost 30 years after his wife’s death, Lorraine ‘Cookie’ McMahon, and her children who became a second family to him. He graduated from Reading High School, served in the US Army (1953-1956) in South Korea and attended Penn State before training as a Master Plumber. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local #719 teaching apprentice plumbers for many years. He loved boating and fishing, and enjoyed years of US travel including many adventures in the Florida Keys.
A future celebration of his life is being planned for early 2026 in South Florida. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to Wounded Warrior Project and/or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Frances Fay Boeko

gqlshare — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000

Frances Fay Boeko passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at age 87. Fay was a longtime resident of Century Village in Deerfield Beach. Before her extended illness, she made the most of life there and her previous home in Pompano Beach.
Fay was born July 2, 1938, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the youngest child of Sam and Annie Boeko. She lived in Canada until moving to New York City as a young adult. She enjoyed traveling, visiting family in Canada, attending Broadway shows and movies with brother Jack, taking cruises with friends, and reading. Fay is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Norman, Harry and Jack. She is survived by nephews and nieces in the U.S., Canada and Israel.

Arthur Tuhna

gqlshare — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arthur Tuhna on December 29, 2025. His beloved wife of 70 years, Marilyn, predeceased him in 2022.
A memorial service will be held at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel in Delray Beach Thursday, January 1 at 1:00 p.m.

William Sloane Miller

gqlshare — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

William Sloane Miller, 84, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Cooper City, Florida. Born on June 12, 1941, William graduated from Miami High School and trained in the FBI, He dedicated his professional life to serving the Miami-Dade Police Department.
William was a kind, strong and gentle man who touched the lives of many. He had a deep love for his family and made everyone feel special. His passions included watching horse racing, old movies, singing oldies, and spending time surrounded by loved ones.
He is lovingly remembered by his son, Steve Miller and daughter-in law Judy Miller, daughter Stacey Danchak and son-in-law Kerry Danchak, daughter Julie Clark and son-in-law George Clark, granddaughters Megan and Lola, Sister Lynne Cooper, brother Richard Miller, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends who were his family. William was preceded in death by the love of his life, Lois Miller, his mother Charlotte Walker, father Harold Miller and brother Sandy Sterling. A celebration of William’s life will be held on January 10,2026. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved him.

Deborah Jean Tessar

gqlshare — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

8/13/45-12/18/25-Born in Brooklyn, a McArthur High, FAU & NSU graduate, Hwd Hills Elem teacher. Survived by husband William “Bill”; daughters Michelle Foster Sammartino (Chris) & Rebecca Foster Perry; sons Daniel Francis Foster, Cory & Jesse Lindahl-Tessar; their partners; 5 grandchildren; cousins, nieces & nephews.

Beverly R Breisblatt

gqlshare — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Beverly Breisblatt long time Tamarac Florida resident passed away after a brief illness on December 26th at 97 years of age. Beverly grew up in Pelham Pkwy in the Bronx and she and her husband Daniel moved to Tamarac on retirement. She raised 2 sons Warren and Stuart and was a grandmother for Joshua, Faith, Lee and Haley and a great grandmother to Benjamin. May her memory be a blessing. Any donation in her name way be done by planting trees in Israel. She will be missed but never forgotten

William Donald Bailey

gqlshare — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Don Bailey 1933- 2025

Don Bailey,founder of Don Bailey Carpets, and a Miami icon, passed away on December 21, 2025, of natural causes with his family by his bedside.

Born in a rural town in Georgia, he moved to Miami at age 6, and attended both Miami Jackson and Miami Edison high schools.
After dropping out of college, he traded classrooms for hands-on business experience. He became more than a guy who sells carpet with a crazy, nearly nude billboard, more than a guy who started successful flooring and real estate businesses, more than a numbers man, and more than the life of the party. He’s the guy who helped hard-working employees or friends in need, including assisting with housing or transportation, and mentored young people. He believed in giving back and lived as an example that the American dream is attainable, and made sure to spread joy and fun to all he met along the way.

Don is survived by his wife, Donna, his children, Don Bailey,Jr., Brett, and Jean, his daughter-in-laws, Priscilla, Josephine, and Anna, his grandchildren, Adrian, Carmela, and Cora, and honorary son, Al Hinson. Predeceased by son Robert Bailey.

Funeral will be held at Church By the Sea, 1000 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, FL, on January 3, 2026 at 4 pm.

Lori Sklar

gqlshare — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

January 15, 1957 – December 30, 2006

My Beloved Lori, Another year passes, but the memory of you shines brightly and touches the souls of all who were blessed to have known you. May you continue to be blessed forever as you walk humbly with GOD.

Your Soulmate, Beshert and Love Forever, Bill