Natalie Lederer (2/05/27 – 7/08/26) Natalie Irene Lederer (nee Mattson), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, relative, and friend, passed away on July 8, 2026, after a short illness. Born in Bessemer, MI, Natalie was the first in her family to go to college. It was at the University of Michigan that she met … Continue reading In Memoriam: Natalie Lederer (1927-2026)
Martha T. Holden (1948 – 4/16/2025) Martha T. Holden, 77, died in the ICU at Ellis Hospital in the early morning hours of April 16, 2025. Her husband and daughter were both with her. Martha was born in Schenectady to the late Ralph and Martha Barlow Trumbull. She was a graduate of Linton High School … Continue reading In Memoriam: Martha T. Holden (1948-2025)
John J. Considine (07/18/1948 – 09/17/2024) Former Florida State Representative, John Considine, III, died September 17, 2024 in hospice care and surrounded by his family. His last moments with his family were beautiful. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 18, 1948 the first of three children born to John Considine, Jr. and Louise … Continue reading In Memoriam: John J. Considine (1948-2024)
KennethWGross • (8/7/1943 – 3/18/2024) Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Bexley, OH Kenneth W Gross, age 80, died peacefully on March 18, 2024 after a brief illness, his wife Bonnie Gross at his side. Ken lived a life he loved, filled with family, good friends, travel, and professional success. Born in Rockville Centre, NY, he … Continue reading In Memoriam: Kenneth Gross (1943-2024)
Creighton Craig Lederer, August 19, 1927 – August 18, 2023 Memorial Service on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 11:00 a.m. First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beaches 635 Prosperity Farms Rd, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Lunch to follow in the Fellowship Hall Creighton Craig Lederer died on August 18, 2023, one day before … Continue reading In Memoriam: Creighton Craig Lederer (1927-2023)
Patricia Evans (nee Russell), 71, of Reston, VA passed away on August 18, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1951 in Hartford, CT to Don and Jane Russell. Patty graduated from Riviera Beach High School in Palm Beach County, Florida and then earned a B.A. in History from Elon University, where she was chief … Continue reading In Memoriam: Patricia Russell Evans (1951-2023)
We have learned that Reverend Jose Ballester died Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023. His wife, Susan posted on social media that he passed away very peacefully following a brief hospital stay. He was 71 years of age at the time of his death. Reverend Ballester served the 1stUUPB as an interim minister from 2003 – … Continue reading In Memoriam: Reverend Jose Ballester (1951-2023)
We have learned that our long term Music Director died Sunday morning, June 4, 2023 after a year long series of health concerns. She died on the very day this congregation celebrated her ten year anniversary as our Music Director. Peilin was admired and beloved by the congregation, especially those who interacted with her planning … Continue reading In Memoriam: Peilin Ko (1973-2023)
We learned of the recent passing of one of this congregation’s early members, Alexander (Alex) Wallace Dreyfoos Jr.. He died early Sunday morning May 28, 2023. He was 91 at the time of his death. Mr. Dreyfoos was described in a front page article in the Tuesday, May 30, 2023 edition of the Palm Beach … Continue reading In Memoriam: Alex Dreyfoos (1932-2023)
We have received word that former member Carol Loreto Maddox died on Saturday, Dec 31. We will pass along more information in this space as it becomes available. There will be a gathering to remember her this coming Wednesday. Here are the details: When: Wednesday, January 11 from 1pm-4pm Where: Beryle Goverman’s Clubhouse Flagler Pointe, 1801 … Continue reading In Memoriam: Carol Loreto Maddox
