Sharon Elizabeth Nadeau, 52, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at the Ponce de Leon Care Center in St. Augustine.
Mrs. Nadeau was born on July 16, 1955, in Bristol, Conn., to Lawrence and Georgianna Rabion. She moved to St. Augustine in 1982 and was of the Catholic faith.
Services: Craig Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, 11 a.m. A reception will follow at her daughter's home.
Calling hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Survivors: Her parents, Lawrence and Georgianna Rabion; companion of 25 years, Lloyd McRoberts of St. Augustine; daughter, Julie Humphrey of St. Augustine; sisters, Debra and Dawn Rabion, both of Connecticut; brother, Thomas Rabion of Connecticut; and grandson, Geoffrey "Mikey" Humphrey of St. Augustine.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 2/4/08)
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NAMAUU, Flora Maldonado
Flora Maldonado "Mama Flora" Namauu, 89, of St. Augustine, died May 3, 2008, at St. Augustine Health and Rehab-ilitation Center. Mama Flora was a native of Hakalau, Hawaii, born Dec. 28, 1918, and was a native of St. Augustine since 1976. She was a retired presser at Hilo Quality Cleaners in Hilo.
Funeral services will be held in Hilo at a later date. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday with a eulogy service at 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Allie Cemetery, Hilo, Hawaii.
She is survived by her children, Adela Campbell, Green Cove Springs, JoAnn Anderson, Virginia Beach, Va., John Namauu, Hilo, Harry Namauu, Las Vegas, Nev., Richard Maldonda, Honolulu, Hawaii, Florence Przybys, Tacoma, Wash., Mary Auer, Moscow, Idaho, Raymianna Ha'O and Evelyn Stenback, both of Kona, Hawaii; 33 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park assisted the family.
(St. Augustine Record, 05/07/08)
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NAGY, Thomas J.
Thomas J. Nagy, 65, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Fords, N.J., and grew up in Miami, Fla. He had resided in St. Augustine since 1991, moving here from Gainesville. Mr. Nagy served in the U.S. Coast Guard in North Carolina and Key West. For 15 years he worked for Publix Super Markets, Inc., as an assistant manager in Gainesville, and as a store manager in New Port Richey. He also worked at the Holiday Inn Express at Highway 16 and Interstate 95 in St. Augustine until his retirement in 2007. More than anything, Tom loved his family and enjoyed caring for his granddaughter, Abby.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Anastasia Baptist Church with Rev. Adam George officiating. Interment will follow at Decoy Cemetery in Clay County. A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Dykes Nagy of St. Augustine; daughters, Natasha Nagy of Jacksonville, Shannon Schmedes and her husband Joey of St. Augustine, a stepson, David Bowman of Inverness, Fla.; a sister, Martha Hendricks of Lake Butler, Fla.; a brother, Dr. Steven Nagy and his wife Suzanne of Auburndale, Fla.; and his beloved granddaughter, Abby Schmedes.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/29/08)
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NEALING, Deborah M.
Deborah M. Nealing, 50, of Jacksonville, died May 11, 2008, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center Community Hospice. She was a native of Tallahassee, residing most of her life in Jacksonville. She worked in financial services, medical billing, practice management and owned her own business while in Jacksonville.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, 3600 Third St., Jacksonville Beach. Officiating: Rev. Mike Johnson.
Survivors: Her husband, Walter Nealing, St. Augustine; a sister, Denise Gray; a brother, Scott McKenzie; sons, John Paul and Mitchell McCormack of St. Augustine.
In charge: Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 05/14/08)
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NELSON, John R.
John R. Nelson, 62, of Gainesville, an entrepreneur who built a multi-state telecommunications company, died March 1, 2008, of cancer at the North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville.
Mr. Nelson was born Aug. 16, 1945 in Elkins, W.Va. He graduated from Elkins High School in 1963 and attended Shepherd College in Sheperdstown, W.Va. Following college he entered banking and later the retail business in Buckhannon, W.Va.
In 1989, he established Central Services Group Inc., based in Gainesville. He founded Ring9, a company that provided telephone services over the Internet in 2003. He served as president and CEO of both firms before his retirement.
He is survived by Bonnie Kees Nelson, his wife of 40 years, of Gainesville; a son, John Nicholas Nelson, and his wife, Ann, of Gainesville; a sister, Jenny Nelson Phillips and husband, Bill of Elkins; and two nephews, John Nelson Gunning of Fairmont, W.Va., and Scott E. Gunning of Atlanta.
A memorial service is planned for March 6, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at the West Area Williams Thomas Funeral Home in Gainesville, following cremation. A graveside service will be scheduled in Elkins at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
The Williams-Thomas Funeral Home in Gainesville in cooperation with the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins, W.Va., are coordinating arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/4/08)
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NEMETH, Jessie Florence
Jessie Florence Nemeth, 90, of Elkton, died April 19, 2008, at her home. She was a homemaker and was originally from Toronto, Canada.
Services: Fred Woods Funeral Home in Livonia, Mich. Visitation is Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Burial: Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Survivors: sons: Frank Nemeth, Enunclaw, Wash.; David Nemeth, Chino Valley, Ariz.; Robert Nemeth, Kalkaska, Mich.; daughters: Beverly Kedzierski, Elkton; Joan Hall, Hawthorne, Fla.; Carol Keeler, Palm Coast; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband Frank Nemeth.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/21/08)
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NESS, Bradley W. "Brad"
Bradley W. "Brad" Ness, 21, of St. Augustine, died June 11, 2008, in Deltona. He had resided in St. Augustine since 2006 and was a student at the University of Miami.
Survivors: His mother, Mary Ness, father, Bill Ness, a sister, Laura Marie Ness, and his grandmother, Marie Clarey.
In charge: St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 06/15/08)
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NEWELL, David
David Newell, 51, of Palatka, died Feb. 26, 2008, at his home, Mr. Newell was a native of Augusta, Maine, and had resided and attended schools in St. Augustine, having resided in Palatka for the past nine years. Mr. Newell had worked as a farmer before becoming disabled.
Services: A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday at Masters Funeral Home of Palatka. Officiating: The Rev. Joey Floyd.
Survivors: His companion of nine years, Marianna Esposito, Palatka; a daughter, Trisha Kay Winfree, Palatka; brothers, Joseph Newell Jr., Neil Newell and Daniel Newell, all of St. Augustine; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Connie Newell and a sister, Louise Poole.
Memorial donations may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, 1040 Woodcock Road, Orlando, FL 32083.
In charge: Masters Funeral
(St Augustine Record, 2/28/08)
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NEWETT, Alan D.
Alan D. Newett, 52, passed away at Baptist Hospital-South April 5, 2008 after a battling a long illness. He was born to Bill and Ann Newett in Hartford, Conn. He later moved to California where he earned a degree from Mesa College. Alan moved to Florida 14 years ago, where he worked in the pond and water management and maintenance field.
A highlight of his life was a bicycle trip through Europe in 1979. Beginning his trip in Brussels, he rode through Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and on to Athens, Greece.
He is survived by his loving parents, William M. and Ann Newett of St. Augustine; his sister Nancy A. Lorch (Kevin) of San Diego, California; his brother: William "Mac" Newett (Cyndi) of Bakersfield, Vt., and three nephews: Christopher, Nicholas, and Noah.
His family will hold a memorial service at a future date in St. Augustine, followed by a ceremony in the desert, east of San Diego. For directions and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.craig funeralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/6/08)
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NEWMAN, Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown Newman, 70, born Patricia Lynn Brown to her loving parents, Robert S. Brown and Helen E. Brown of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Dec. 6, 1937, died peacefully at her residence in St. Augustine on July 15, 2008. She was a graduate of Fort Lauderdale High School and attended the University of Florida where she was Homecoming Queen, a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and reigned as Orange Bowl Queen in 1956.
She is survived by her beloved brother, Robert Brown of St. Augustine; four loving sons, Scott (Juli) of Coral Gables, Frank (Maritza) of Los Angeles, Lee (Susan) of Charlotte, and Jimmy (Amy) of St. Augustine; 10 grandchildren (Christopher, Schafer, Ellie, Natalie, Kelsey, Jenna, Jonathan, Jack, Max and Lola); and numerous extended family members and friends.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to Community Hospice at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 07/18/08)
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NEWSTADT, Karen
Karen (Dynamite) Newstadt, 56, passed away on Feb. 27, 2008, at Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla., after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Newstadt was a former resident of St. Augustine for many years.
She is survived by a daughter, Jenifer Newstadt; son, Neils Newstadt; mother, Margaret Jenigen, all of St. Augustine; a brother, Keith Jenigen, and wife Diane Jenigen of Cedar Key; niece, Amy Jenigen (Adrian) and family of State College, Pa.; and nephew, William Jenigen of Tarpon Springs.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
(St Augustine Record, 3/9/08)
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NICELEY, Glenn Edward
Glenn Edward Niceley, 75, of Interlachen, and former St. Augustine resident, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at Flagler Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Buena Vista, Va., he moved to Interlachen in October 1982 from Harpers Ferry, W.Va., after retiring with 25 years of service with the Central Intelligence Agency. He entered the U.S. Army in Nov. 1952 and after infantry basic training and completion of combat photographers school in May 1953, spent the next 15 months in Korea with the 392nd graves registration company. During this time, he served as company photographer and worked on teams searching for MIAs. He remained in the Army Reserves and joined the 316th Special Forces Detatchment (ABN) in 1960 and retired from the 11th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in 1980 with the rank of first sergeant of the headquarters and headquarters company.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lisa Marie Pierce.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Niceley of Interlachen; his children, daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Fred Vanicek of Interlachen, son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Penny Niceley of Interlachen, daughter, Tiffany Niceley of Winter Springs; grandchildren, James and Natalie Niceley, Glenn Niceley of Interlachen and great-grandson, Landin Niceley; a brother, Kentworth Niceley of Hamilton, Ohio; and sisters, Mary Kay Via of Hollister, and Vivian Workman of Victor, W.Va.
Services celebrating Glenn's life will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Interlachen with Rev. Jim Roberson officiating. Burial with military honors will be Wednesday at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Interlachen.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Glenn's memory to the building fund of the First Baptist Church of Interlachen, P.O. Box 108, Interlachen, FL 32148
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Interlachen.
(St Augustine Record, 2/26/08)
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NICHOLS, Harold J. "Nick"
Harold J. "Nick" Nichols, 86, of 19 River Road in Tupper Lake, N.Y., and 1039 Alcala Drive in St. Augustine, died peacefully with friends and family at his side, on Monday afternoon, June 23, 2008, at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, N.Y.
Born on July 4, 1921, Nick was the only child of Harold Manning Nichols and Belle Brothers Nichols. He lived in his father's ancestral home in Louisville Landing and attended a one-room school in the country until he entered Massena High School in 1932. He graduated in 1936, just two weeks before his 15th birthday.
Too young to enter college, he took a post-graduate course at the high school. He graduated from Canton ATI in 1939 with an associate of arts degree in chemistry and later earned a bachelor's of science in business administration in 1975 from SUNY Empire State College.
On June 7, 1943, he married the former Marion Wood in Tupper Lake. Friends shared their wartime gas rations to fund their honeymoon in Montreal. The couple first lived in Schenectady, N.Y., where he was a chemist and supervisor at Schenectady Varnish. The family moved to Tupper Lake in 1949, whereupon Nick established the Nichols Insurance Agency. Originally specializing in life insurance, he found that chain saw insurance was a great seller in the busy logging years of the '50s and '60s. As time went on, the business expanded into all areas of insurance. Nick became very active at the state level in the New York State Independent Agents Association and served as its president in 1966-1967.
During the family's early years they enjoyed camp life, water skiing and snow skiing together, as well as long vacations pulling a travel trailer. Following his retirement, Nick and Marion spent winters in Florida, enjoying Winnebago rallies throughout the South.
Always very active in community affairs, Nick quickly became a devoted member of the Tupper Lake Lions Club, sponsoring several new members and chartering new Lions Clubs in northern New York. He moved quickly through all the offices, serving as president of the local club in 1954-1955, and as District Governor of District 20-W in New York State.
He organized an eye bank and sight conservation committee and was director of the Northeastern New York Sight Conservation Society in 1978. At that time he also instituted a new Lions Club in Clearwater, Fla.
His extensive community service also included membership in the Mt. Morris Committee, which was instrumental in the development of the Big Tupper Ski Center. He was president of the chamber of commerce for many years and was its choice for Citizen of the Year in 1964. He was a longtime member of the Tupper Lake Country Club Board, served on the local library board for many years, was a charter member of the local rescue squad and a dedicated member of several community development corporations.
He played an instrumental role in many more community affairs.
During this past year, Nick's life was greatly enriched by the love and companionship of his team of caregivers.
Nick was predeceased by his wife, Marion Wood Nichols, in 1996.
He is survived by his four children, Beth Johnson, Pam Belleville and Stuart Nichols, of Tupper Lake, N.Y., and Julie Welch Tomlinson of Potsdam; as well as his longtime companion, Belle Waldron, now of Mesa, Ariz. He doted on his six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Those wishing to remember Nick might consider contributions to the Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Squad or to The Wild Center, Tupper Lake's Natural History Museum, in care of the funeral home, Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, at 24 Cliff Ave., Tupper Lake, N.Y. 12986.
Family members will hold a private service and burial of his ashes at their convenience.
(St Augustine Record, 07/02/08)
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NISSEN, George F.
George F. Nissen, 77, died April 18, 2008. He was born July 12, 1930, in Oelwien, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by one son, Allen Noble; by his parents, Mary and Richard Nissen; one brother; and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Charles Nissen and Larry Noble; four granddaughters; eight great grandchildren; two brothers, Alan and Raymond; and many nephews and nieces.
George retired from Publix Super Markets in 1992 after 20 years. He played the banjo with the First Coast All Natural Banjo Band for several years. He was an avid fisherman, loved to be with his friends on the water any day. Played golf and was a starter at Champions Club and Cimarrone Golf Club where he met good and lasting friends.
He had a long battle with multiple myeloma and fought the good fight. George loved life, and, in return, he was blessed with many people who loved him back. He leaves his footprints on the heart of many people.
All services will be held at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2008, with the Rev. Wesley Slough.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of North East Florida.
Honorary pallbearers are Tim Herb, Steve Hiers, Mark White, Marty Head, Phil Cole, and Chris Strickland.
Arrangements made by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223
(St Augustine Record, 4/19/08)
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NOCK, William Justice "Bill"
William Justice "Bill" Nock passed away peacefully at his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008. He had just celebrated his 56th birthday. At his death, he was with his family: his wife, Vicky, daughter, Carolynn, and son, Nick.
His son, Edward Osmond Nock, and his parents, John and Edith Nock, preceded him in death.
Bill was born in Raleigh, N.C. His family moved to Camden, S.C., where he and his brother, Skip, burned down a barn. His family moved shortly after that to Cheraw, S.C. where he lived until 1970, graduating from Cheraw High School. His family relocated to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1968 where his father, John, built Seamont Campground (now the Beachcomber Resort). Bill graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in English, and from Stetson Law School. He practiced law in St. Augustine with the firm of Cushman and Nock.
Bill will be well remembered for the years he practiced law in St. Augustine and the many people he helped. He will be remembered, too, for his great wit. He never forgot a joke, and his courtroom antics were often humorous and impressive. In the last years of his life, Bill and Vicky played on the St. Johns River in sailboats, houseboats, airboats, pontoon boats and ultralight aircraft. He even tried gator hunting.
Bill will be cremated, as per his wishes. A celebration of life party will be held in Cocoa Beach this Saturday from 1 until 5 p.m. at 4425 Kumquat St., Cocoa, Fla. 32926.
Surviving Bill are his wife of 10 years, Vicki; son, Nicholas Nock (Alicia); daughter, Carolynn Nock (Stephen), and her two sons, stepson, Tyler Harle, stepdaughter, Valery Hadle; brother, John "Skip" Nock (Kitte); their two sons and two daughter, his sister, DD Nock Stein (Tracy), their two daughters; brother, Page Nock (Nancy), their two sons and three daughters, brother, Thomas Nock (Barbara), and their son and two daughters. His aunt and uncle, Johnny and Farrish Justice of North Carolina also survive him.
All is now. "For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life.
For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.
And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand unencumbered."
-- Kahlil Gibran
(St Augustine Record, 01/16/08)
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NORMAN, William John
William John Norman, 48, St. Augustine, died July 6, 2008, at his home.
He was born in Spencer, W.Va., and resided in St. Augustine since 1983, moving here from New Castle, Pa. He worked as a carpenter, and he was of the Methodist faith.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sherree Norman, St. Augustine; one son, Jacob Wilkerson (Erin), Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters, April Lorraine Norman and Elizabeth Victoria Norman (Robert), of St. Augustine; three sisters, Stella Kerby (Ben), Sue Wright (Danny) of Spencer, and Sharon Bracewell of Scotsbury, Fla.; four brothers, Garold Dean Norman Jr. (Julie), Nolanville, Texas, George Michael Norman, St. Augustine, Larry Norman (Wendy), NewCastle and Gary Dale Norman, Hong Kong; two grandchildren, Robert Jerome Hollimon and Connor James Wilkerson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Rogers Norman and John Garold Norman.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/09/08)
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NORRIS, Rebecca L.
Rebecca L. Norris, 60, died at her home with family June 23, 2008. Becky and her husband Bill moved to St. Augustine six years ago. Becky worked at Shands and Flagler hospitals.
She is survived by her husband, Bill; daughters, Shawn Allen and Michelle Edenfield; son, John Allen; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private services will be held Monday.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/25/08)
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O'BOYLE, Catherine
Catherine O'Boyle was born in N.Y. on February 27, 1934, and died May 28, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Mary O'Boyle, her brother, William, and sister, Mrs. Mary Warren.
After graduating from St. Patrick's Cathedral High School in N.Y., she joined the U.S. Air Force, where she spent three happy years. She then trained as a nurse at the Bellevue Nursing School in N.Y. She was a very dedicated nurse and her patients were always her primary concern. She eventually held a prestigious position as an assistant executive director of the Emergency Center in Bellevue Hospital, N.Y. She was a published author of a well-received book on emergency nursing.
Shortly after retiring, Kay moved to St. Augustine. She quickly became involved in the community where she leaves behind numerous good friends and golf companions.
A visitation will be held at Craig Funeral Home on Friday, May 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at San Sebastian Catholic Church, The Rev. Thomas Walsh officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to The American Cancer Society.
She is survived by her sister, Eleanor O' Boyle also known as Sister Rose, her brother, Patrick O'Boyle and his wife Rosemary, brother-in-law Gene Warren, nephew Matthew O'Boyle, nieces, Kristin Tobin and her husband Bobby, Deborah Olsen and her husband, Danny, Gena Dell and her husband John, grand-nephews Josh Olsen, Derek Olsen, Jack Patrick Tobin and grand-nieces Megan Olsen and Amber Dell.
(St Augustine Record, (05/29/08)
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O'CONNELL, Barbara A
Barbara A O'Connell, 73, passed away at St Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville on Sunday November 25, 2007 after a lengthy illness.
Barbara was born in Columbus, Ohio to Ellis and Doris Craig who preceded her in death. Barbara lived in New York state, Massachusetts, Indiana, Virginia, Michigan and Florida throughout her life. She and her husband, James O'Connell moved to Florida in 1997. In Michigan, Barbara and James started and managed a thoroughbred horse farm and were involved with rehabing residential properties. In St Augustine, Barbara was active with EMMA Concert Association as a member of the board and president of the EMMA Guild. She was also active with the St Augustine Garden Club and was president of the Woodland Circle for three years. She was a member of St Anastasia Catholic Church and was a charter member of the adult choir.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jamess O'Connell of St Augustine; her brother, Victor Craig of Arcadia; a daughter, Nancy Maitre of Farmington Hills, MI; sons, James and Daniel O'Connell, both of Peck, Idaho and sons Michael O'Connell and Charles McDonald of Brighton, MI; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 9 a m on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at St Anastasia Catholic Church with The Rev Seamus O'Flynn officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to the EMMA Concert Association, P O Box 860130, St Augustine, FL, 32086.
Craig Funeral Home is serving the O'Connell family.
(St Augustine Record, 12/04/07)
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O'CONNELL, Gloria Muniz
Gloria Muniz O'Connell, 79, of Keystone Heights, died Nov. 22, 2007, at the Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. Mrs. O'Connell was a native of Spain, born Dec. 14, 1927, and came to the United States in 1959 from Cuba. Mrs. O'Connell earned a B.A. degree in accounting from the University of Havana and was employed as a property manager for National Hud Property Inc. in Gainesville and was a communicant of St. William Catholic Church in Keystone Heights. She was a member of the Ladies of the Knights of Columbus, past president of the Ladies Guild at St. William Catholic Church, recording secretary for the St. Augustine Deanary and past president of the Keystone Heights Woman's Club.
Services: A Rosary service will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., and a memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday. Both services will be at St. William Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Keystone Heights Cemetery.
Survivors: Her husband of 43 years, Richard James O'Connell; one daughter, Kathy O'Connell; other family members. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph J. and Anna G. Muniz Gomez. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Haven Hospice of the Lakes, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32117.
In charge: Jones Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights.
(St Augustine Record, 12/10/07)
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O'KEEFFE, Sister Mary Kieran
Sister Mary Kieran O'Keeffe, SSJ, 86, died April 22, 2008, at Our Lady of Lourdes Convent in St. Augustine. She was a native of County Cork, Ireland. She left her homeland as a young girl of 18 to begin her life and ministry as a Sister of St. Joseph.
She ministered in the field of education for 30 years with the first 20 years spent in the Diocese of St. Augustine, moving back and forth between St. Augustine (St. Agnes School and Cathedral Parish School) and Jacksonville (St. Paul School, Riverside).
She started out teaching first- and second-graders and moved up the grades to seventh grade. The next 10 years were spent in schools in the southern part of the state and were all devoted to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students. These schools included St. Mary's, Miami; Sts. Peter and Paul, Miami; St. Juliana, West Palm Beach; Sacred Heart, Lake Worth; and St. Stephen, Miramar. The 1967-68 school year found her back in St. Augustine at St. Agnes School.
She moved from the classroom to the hospital room, where she spent a year visiting the sick at Mercy Hospital. She became a member of the Pastoral Ministry department at Mercy Hospital in 1972. She began that ministry on a full-time basis and, as time went on, reduced her hours to part time and then to volunteer status.
For the last 15 years, she had a ministry of prayer remaining in Miami until this past year when she returned to St. Augustine.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sisters of St. Joseph Development are gratefully appreciated.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Convent Chapel, 241 St. George St., officiating, The Rev. Christopher Liguori. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery.
She is survived by three sisters, Margaret O'Keeffe, Anne Latchford and Bernadette Van Haeften, all in England, and nieces and nephews living in Ireland, England and Canada.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/25/08)
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OLIVER, Joseph Sr.
Joseph "Zay" Oliver, 84, of St. Augustine died Friday, April 18, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was born to Mary and Frank Oliver in Fernandina Beach, and at the age of eight his family moved its shrimping business to St. Augustine. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Ann Murphy Oliver. He is surivived by his brother, Jack Oliver; his children, Jo Ann Roberts (Bob); Susan Ledford (David); Joseph Oliver, Jr. (Chris); Bonnie Stansel (Jimmy); Michael Oliver (Gail); Margie Alexander (Tommy) and Patricia Meredith (John), together with 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church where there will be a Memorial Mass Tuesday, April 22, at 9 a.m. officiated by Father Seamus O'Flynn.
Visitation with the family will be at Craig Funeral Home Monday, April 21, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park in in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/21/08)
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OLIVIER, Lavaud
Lavaud Olivier, 55, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 15, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mr. Olivier was a native of Lagonave, Haiti, and had resided in St. Augustine for the past five years, coming from West Palm Beach, Fla. Mr. Olivier was a self-employed landscaper.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in West Palm Beach. Calling hours: Steven Brothers & Siders Funeral Home, (561) 797-3500 or (561) 833-5526. Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, West Palm Beach.
Survivors: Two cousin, both of St. Augustine, and other relatives.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son is in charge of local arrangements, Stevens Brothers & Siders Funeral Home, 1803 N. Tamarind Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 in charge of arrangements in West Palm Beach.
(St Augustine Record, 2/21/08)
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OLSON, Dannette Strange
Dannette (Strange) Olson of St. Augustine, Fla., died in Flagler County Feb. 13, 2008.
She was born Oct. 18, 1955, in Jacksonville, Fla., and lived most of her life in St. Augustine. She was the bookkeeper and former owner of the Surf Station II and was a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N). She was a member of the Atlantic Beach Tennis Club and the Anastasia Athletic Club. She was of the Baptist faith.
The family will receive friends and family 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the Grace Pointe Baptist Church, 6900 U.S. Highway 1 South, St. Augustine. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at the Grace Pointe Baptist Church with the Pastor Steve Smartt officiating. Interment will follow the funeral at Evergreen Cemetery in St. Augustine.
Dannette is survived by her husband, Andrew P. Olson of St. Augustine; her parents, Frederick and Lillian Vaill of St. Augustine; sisters Julia Gatlin of St. Augustine and Melissa Quickel of Baltimore, Md.; and brothers Tory Strange, Bo Strange and Charles Vaill, all of St. Augustine. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father, V. Bryan Strange, and her brother, Todd Vaill.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the St. Augustine Humane Society Inc., 1655 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 2/17/08)
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O'NEAL, Carlton
Carlton O'Neal, St. Augustine native and lifelong resident, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the age of 81 after a brave battle with cancer.
He graduated from Ketterlinus High School in the class of 1946. He served in the United States Navy near the end of World War II, and, at the termination of his Navy service, he returned to St. Augustine and operated Carlton's Interiors until his retirement in 1995.
He was active in many civic organizations, serving as president of the St. Augustine Jaycees, the American Red Cross and Toastmasters. As a board member of Community Chest, he was instrumental in the transition to the United Way of St. Augustine and served that organization as president.
He was a charter member and past president of the St. Augustine Ballroom Dance Association, where he and his wife, Frances, spent many happy evenings on the dance floor. He chaired the St. Johns River Community College Board and the City Planning and Zoning Board.
Carlton O'Neal was actively involved in the First United Methodist Church since his early teens. He held many positions within the church leadership and also enjoyed singing in the church choir. He was also Mason and a member of the St. Augustine Shrine Club. Carlton and Frances traveled on many Shine tours.
Carlton O'Neal was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Frances Farmer O'Neal, also a St. Augustine native and lifelong resident; his daughter, Jane O'Neal Jens, son-in-law, Brad, and grandson, Justin. He is also survived by his sister, Dorena Chitty Feldman of Jacksonville, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Carlton O'Neal will be greatly missed.
The memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. today, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall.
Funeral arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park. Please visit Mr. O'Neal's memorial page at www.craigfuneralhome.com.
(St Augustine Record, 4/19/08)
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O'NEILL, Dr. James L.
Dr. James L. O'Neill, 80, died peacefully at his home on July 1, 2008, after a long and brave battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lamona; daughter, Heather Horner and her husband, Scott; and granddaughter, Madison, the light of his life. Also surviving him is his extended family: mother-in-law, Vera Gandee; father-in-law, Ted Brallier; brother- and sister-in-law, Marvin and Phyllis Mills; and many nieces and nephews.
James led a life full of God's blessings and made friends everywhere he went. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1928, he spent most of his life in Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
James served in the 101st Airborne of the U.S. Air Force and earned several degrees, including a diploma of theology from Midwestern Theological Seminary; doctorate of ministry and doctorate of theology from Luther Rice Seminary; and doctorate of education (ABD) from Nova Southeastern University.
His life's calling was to serve God as a minister and he led churches in Florida and Alabama and participated in ministries around the United States and in Jamaica. Before entering the ministry, he taught junior high English and served as chaplain/instructor at the U.S. Power Squadron in Fort Pierce, Fla.
In addition, he served as professor and administrator assistant dean at Luther Rice Seminary. His interests were archeology, volunteering at the living history museum at the Spanish Quarter, volunteering in his wife's kindergarten classroom and HAM radio.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of James' life at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 11, at Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Haven Hospice, the American Cancer Society or Anastasia Baptist Church.
(St Augustine Record, 07/04/08)
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O'ROURKE, Catherine C.
Catherine C. O'Rourke, 78, of Palm Coast, Fla., died May 22, 2008, at Florida Hospital Flagler. She was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. She worked as an AT&T operator and did mission work with the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Palm Coast for many years.
Services: Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Jim Casapulla. Calling hours: Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Survivors: Her husband, Edward O'Rourke, Palm Coast; her daughters, Dawn Marie O'Rourke and Bridget O'Rourke, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; her sisters, Mary McCarthy, New York, N.Y., Helen Carlock, St. Augustine; her brother, William Hickey, Keystone Heights, Fla.; and three grandchildren.
In charge: St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 05/29/08)
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O'STEEN, Ethel Sue
Ethel Sue O'Steen, 84, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 22, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mrs. O'Steen was a native of Gate City, (Cassard) Va., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1946. Mrs. Osteen worked in restaurants and was a cook at O'Steens Restaurant for 15 years. She was of the Baptist faith.
Services: None.
Survivors: Her sons, Charles "Chuck" O'Steen, Palm Coast, and Joseph O'Steen, St. Augustine; one sister, Dawn Redmond, St. Augustine; and one brother, Dewey Cole, Ridgeville, Ind.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Pearlie Cole, and brothers, Kyle and James Cole.
(St Augustine Record, 01/25/08)
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OSTERHOUDT, Dorothy E.
Dorothy E. Osterhoudt, 81, of St. Augustine, died June 1, 2008, at her home.
Services: Funeral services will be held 8 a.m. Friday at San Sebastian Catholic Church. Officiating: The Rev. Thomas Walsh. Calling hours: Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Burial: San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Survivors: Her sons, Darryl and Terrance Osterhoudt; daughter, Brenda Osterhoudt; sister, Janet Driggers; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/04/08)
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OTERO, Eva Mae
Eva Mae Otero, 91, of St. Augustine, died April 4, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mrs. Otero was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 25 years or more. She had many occupations during her lifetime and was a first-class welder during World War II. She later worked with the Green Thumb and the ARC programs.
Services: A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 4281 Myrtle St., St. Augustine.
Survivors: A son, Charlie High, Pensacola, Fla.; daughters, Lomie Coleman, Katie Brower, and Tima Tarashik, all of St. Augustine; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
(St Augustine Record, 4/10/08)
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PACETTI, Cecil Francis Sr
Cecil Francis Pacetti Sr., of Elkton, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Flagler Hospital.
A lifelong resident of St. Johns County, he is probably best remembered for his years owning and operating Pacetti's Grocery, a general store in Elkton. Cecil worked for many years as a civilian Naval employee before, during and after World War II and was at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Having served as a welder, fitter, and aircraft loftsman, he left civil service shortly after the war. He returned to NAS/JAX in the late 1960s where he finished his career as a shop supervisor and retired in 1979. In retirement, Cecil found great joy in his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, fishing and growing datil peppers.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Elkton. Burial will be in St Ambrose Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Dorothy Pacetti; sons, John F. Pacetti of St. Augustine, Cecil F. Pacetti Jr., and his wife, Sharon, of Ormond Beach, Robert W. (Wayne) Pacetti and his wife, Michelle, of St. Augustine; seven grandchildren, Deena (Pacetti) Fudge, Justin Pacetti, Christy (Pacetti) Looney, Brian Pacetti, Amber Pacetti, David Pacetti, Melissa Pacetti and four great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Jared, Nickolas and Kylie.
He is pre-deceased by his wife of 51 years, Beatrice M. Pacetti.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/13/07)
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PAH, Mary June
Mary June Pah, 76, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 5, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Pah was a native of Montreal, Canada, and had resided in St. Augustine since 1989. Mrs. Pah worked in sales at a department store.
Services: Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Monday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Officiating: The Rev. Seamus O'Flynn.
Survivors: Her husband, Rudolf; daughters, Corrine Joyce Kruse, Rochester, Mich., and Sharon N. Caldwell, Rewalki, Wis.; son, Jeffrey M. Pah, Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren; other relatives.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 2/9/08)
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PALMER, Deaconess Lula Mae
Deaconess Lula Mae Palmer, 82, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 28, 2008, at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center. Deaconess Palmer was a native of Snead, Fla., and was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Deaconess Palmer was a domestic engineer at Flagler Hospital, a member of the Deaconess and the Usher Boards at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Officiating: The Rev. Ron Rawls, pastor. Calling hours: 5-9 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel and from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Burial: Craig Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors: Her brothers, Ulysses Grace, St. Augustine and Willie Sand Jones, Miami, Fla.; sisters, Othel Chapman, Hattie Rogers, Willie Ruth Howard, all of Miami, and Emma Lee Hill, Santa Ana, Calif.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/6/08)
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PANITZ, Leon Jay Sr.
Leon Jay Panitz Sr., 89, died July 5, 2008, at Rivergarden in Jacksonville. Mr. Panitz was a land developer and long-time resident of St. Augustine.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 at Craig Funeral Home.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 07/09/08)
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PARKER, Nancy Sheath
Nancy Sheath Parker, 86, of St. Augustine, died May 9, 2008, at her home. She was a native of New Zealand and had resided in St. Augustine since 1984 after moving here from Tampa. She worked for many years in Europe as an English professor.
Services: Private services are planned.
Interment will take place in Fairall Cemetery in Waynesburg, Pa., at a later date.
Survivors: She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry S. Parker.
In charge: St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 05/18/08)
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PATE, Jackie M.
Jackie M. Pate, 82, of Collinwood, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro, Tenn. She was a Miami native who moved to St. Augustine and worked as head teller at Barnett Bank until she retired. She left St. Augustine for Tennessee in 1992.
She was a member of Houston Baptist Church.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Houston Baptist Church near Waynesboro, Tenn. Officiating: Rev. Carroll Littrell. Burial: Her body will be cremated.
Survivors: Son L.G. "Rusty" Pate of Collinwood, Tenn.; daughter Judy Pate Martin of Collinwood, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.G. Pate.
In charge: Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County, Inc.
(St Augustine Record, 01/20/08)
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PATEL, Yogeshkumar B.
Yogeshkumar B. Patel, 48, of St. Augustine, died April 1, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
Mr. Patel was a native of India and had resided in St. Augustine.
Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors: His daughter, Monica Patel; son, Sagar Patel, both of Plant City, Fla.; sisters, Bhariben and Daxaben Patel, both of St. Augustine, and Sudhaben Patel, Florence, S.C.; brother, Kaushikbhai Patel, St. Augustine.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/3/08)
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PATTHEY, JoAnn
JoAnn Patthey, 63, of St. Augustine, died May 6, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Patthey was a native an lifelong resident of St. Augustine. She was a homemaker and was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith.
Survivors: Her husband of 44 years, Clyde Patthey; daughters, Tony Denise Ladwig, Jackson, Miss., and Nangy Yoeman, St. Augustine; sister, Frances Augustine; brother, William Harold Cooper, both of St. Augustine; four grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 05/09/08)
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PATTERSON, Clayton James
Clayton James Patterson, 21, of Hastings, died Jan. 7, 2008, in St. Augustine. Mr. Patterson was a native of Daytona Beach, Fla., and had resided in Hastings. Mr. Patterson was an artist.
Services: A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home. Officiating: The Rev. David Shokes.
Survivors: His mother and step-father, Nancy and Geoff Cox, Hastings; father, G. Scott Patterson, Ormond Beach; maternal grandparents, John and Lucille Drew, Interlachen, Fla.; paternal grandparents, James and Marge Patterson, Ormond Beach and Bill and Aerolene Cox, Auburntown, Tenn.; step-sister, Tanya Cox, Tallahassee; brother, Austin Pons, Edgewater, Fla.; step-brother, Michael Cox, Orlando; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/11/08)
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PATTERSON, James Artis
The Rev. James Artis Patterson, 91, died on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Fla.
The Rev. Patterson was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patterson, Sumner, Ga., on Nov. 21, 1916. He was raised in Worth County, Ga., being one of 10 children. In 1932, he married Thelma Hobby of Worth County, Ga. Their daughter, Gwen, was born in Moultrie, Ga., in 1946.
The Rev. Patterson attended Norman Junior College and the seminary at Mercer University. He served at several churches in South Georgia, the latter two being the Lenox Baptist Church in Lenox, Ga., and the Statenville Baptist Church in Statenville, Ga., before moving to St. Augustine in 1963 with his wife and daughter. The Pattersons attended Ancient City Baptist Church for many years. The Rev. Patterson served as a Southern Baptist pastor for 30 years.
The Rev. Patterson is predeceased by his first wife Thelma, who died in 1979. He is survived by his second wife, of 27 years, Theresa Hattin; his only child and daughter, Gwen, from his former marriage to Thelma Hobby, and his son-in-law, Allan C. Reichert of St. Augustine; a brother, Lamar (Frances) Patterson of Sumner, Ga.; a sister, Doris P. Berry of Sumner, Ga.; three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, in Burlington, Vt.; several nieces and nephews.
A viewing will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, from 5-7 p.m. at the Loomis Funeral Home in Apopka, Fla., with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. at the same location. A private graveside service and interment will follow on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Memorial Park, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.
Funeral arrangements: Loomis Funeral Home in Apopka, Fla. and Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 05/20/08)
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PATTHEY, Matilda Anne
Matilda Anne Patthey, 87, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 24, 2007, at her home. Mrs. Patthey was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Mrs. Patthey was a homemaker.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Survivors: Her daughters, Clarinda M. Cooper and Phelinda Hopkins, both of St. Augustine, Gloria Masters of Elkton and Sheila Dove of Shawsboro, N.C.; sons, George and Clyde Patthey, both of St. Augustine; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Eugene Patthey, and a grandson, Gary Robinson. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Community Hospice Northeast, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/26/08)
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PAYNE, Sylvia
Sylvia Payne, 79 of St. Augustine Beach, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Mrs. Payne was a wife, mother and business woman. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Fla. The former Sylvia Spevak was married to Morton L. Payne, who predeceased her in 1990.
Sylvia owned and operated several businesses along with her husband, most notably "Sylvia's Things to Wear." Located in Palatka and Jacksonville, Fla., Young Ages Clothing located in Palatka and Morton's Gems also located in Palatka. Sylvia and her husband retired to St. Augustine in 1990, where she enjoyed playing Mahjong with friends and traveling.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. at Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery where she will rest beside her beloved husband. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Community Hospice N.E., 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She is survived by her son, Alan Payne (Wendy); grandson, Seth; granddaughter, Elyse of Niceville, Fla.; daughter, Jacklyn Payne, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; and brother, Sheldon (Claudia) of Jacksonville.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 05/16/08)
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PAYNE, William F.
William F. Payne, 91, St. Augustine, died March 27, 2008 at his home.
He was born on the Cherokee Indian Nation in Wagoner, Okla., and was reared in Worcester, Mass. He lived in Massachusetts and New Jersey for many years and he moved to St. Augustine from Cape Cod 20 years ago.
He graduated as a mechanical engineer from Worcester Polytechnical in 1939 and began his career with Colt Firearms Corp. He moved to the Curtiss-Wright Aeronautical Corp., and became involved in aircraft power plant development and production. After 20 years at Wright he later joined the Kearfott Corp., which later became known as the Singer-Kearfott Corp., as a navigation systems engineer, which took him all over the world before retiring. He was a member of the Navy League, the R.S.V.P., and was a volunteer with the St. Francis House, the Lighthouse Museum, and the Lightner Museum.
Memorial services: Will be held at a later date.
Memorials: Flowers are gratefully declined; those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Haven Hospice, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
Survivors: His wife of 65 years, Shirley Payne, St. Augustine; son, Roger C. Payne, New Hope, Pa.; daughter, Diane Payne, Atlanta; two sisters, Eleanor Lawrence, Albuquerque, N.M., Martha Tidman, Grafton, Mass., and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, William A. and Douglas B. Payne.
Arrangements: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/30/08)
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PEACOCK, Joseph Francis and Rose June
Joseph Francis Peacock, 80, of Ormond Beach, Fla., died Jan. 7, 2008, and Rose June Peacock, 78, of Ormond Beach, died Jan. 2, 2008, at The Hospice of Volusia/Flagler in Orange City, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Peacock were natives of York, Pa. Both had lived in St. Augustine from 1972 to 2001. Joseph was retired from World Check Control, and Rose was retired from Flagler Hospital. Joseph was an active member of the Man to Man Group and was recognized for his volunteer service in 2001. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Services: A joint memorial service will be held Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. in Altamonte Springs at Annunciation Catholic Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the services at the home of their son in Longwood.
Survivors: They are survived by sons Joseph P. Peacock and Thomas M. Peacock; daughters Rosanna Woods, Susan Rich and Elizabeth Hobson; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Peacocok is also survived by a brother, Raymond Peacock, and a sister, Nancy Haines. Mrs. Peacock is also survived by a sister, Sara Strausbough.
Donations may be made in their names to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 1625 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Orange City, FL 32763. In charge: Collison Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 335 East State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32750.
(St Augustine Record, 01/27/08)
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PEARSON, Thomas James
Thomas James Pearson, 84, of Hazlehurst, Ga., died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, in Hazlehurst. He was a dispatcher for Florida Power and Light and served in the U.S. military during World War II.
Services: 1 p.m. today at Craig Funeral Home. Visitation: was held on Monday at Craig Funeral Home. Burial: Craig Memorial Park. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, (800) 274-6614.
Survivors: His wife, Mary Etta Pearson; a daughter, Catherine (Rocky) Walker, of Venice, Fla.; sons John (Barbara) Pearson of St. Augustine and Gerry Pearson of Aiken, S.C.; step-daughters Ruthy (Tony) Hatton of Hazlehurst and Christine Connell of St. Augustine; step-son, Robert Walters, Dallas, Ga.; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park. Please view Mr. Pearson's memorial page at www.craigfuneralhome.com.
(St Augustine Record, 01/22/08)
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PEASE, Charles Eugene
Charles Eugene Pease, 82, of St. Augustine, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at Flagler Hospital. He was a native of Miami, Okla., who had lived in the St. Augustine area since 1983.
He retired from working as a truck driver after 30 years. He was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Anastasia Catholic Church and a member of the Elks and the Amateur Ham Radio Club of St. Augustine. He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II.
Services: A memorial mass will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Burial: He will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the St. Augustine Humane Society.
Survivors: His daughter, Maryanne Pease; step-daughters Rosemary Sims and Jane Good; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his first wife, Christine Testory Pease; second wife, Joan Dunn Pease; and a son, Charles Dempsey Pease.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, 12/30/07)
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PECK, Carl Thomas
Carl Thomas "Tom" Peck, 78, of Satsuma, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center. The Jacksonville native lived in Satsuma since 1996, coming from Molasses Junction. He was a member of the Satsuma First Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired after 32 years with Southern Bell working as a telephone test desk man and had worked as a farmer for 11 years in Georgia. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 23 F&AM and the Morocco Temple Shrine, both in Jacksonville, and was a member of the Scottish Rite. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and bird dog trainer and his dog "Rex" won the 1959 Bird Dog Field Trials in Jacksonville.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Jean Peck of Satsuma; daughter, Gail Murrow of Satsuma; son, Ricky Peck of Molasses Junction; brother, Hiron Peck of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Julie Grace and Jamie Murrow, both of Palatka, and Tommy Murrow of Perry; great-grandchildren, Brandon Grace, Brittany Grace, and Halee Grace, Cole Murrow, and Taylor Murrow, all of Palatka, and Wyatt Murrow of Perry.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Rev. Don Ramsey officiating. Burial will take place Sunday at the Townsend House Cemetery in Dade City, Fla. Memorial donations can be made to: The Children's' Burn Unit, c/o The Scottish Rite Foundation, 965 Hubbard St., Jacksonville, FL 32206. Friends may call Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 4/5/08)
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PENROSE III, Thomas F
Thomas F. Penrose III, 83, of Palm Coast, died Dec. 24, 2007. He was born in Plainfield, N.J., and moved to the area in 2004.He was the owner and operator of Liberty Bell Associates in Princeton, N.J. He was also a Navy hospital corpsman in World War II and served in the Korean War.
Services: Saturday, 1 p.m, Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road, South Flagler Beach. Memorial donations may be made to the New Jersey Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (NJRID) Board, which Penrose was the founder of, P.O. Box 9900, Trenton, N.J. 08650.
Visitation: Friends may visit at 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
Burial: Following the service at Flagler Palms Memorial Gardens.
Survivors: Daughter, Deborah B Penrose, Palm Coast; brothers: Robert Penrose and Arthur Penrose, both of Point Pleasant beach, N.J.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maryly.
In Charge: Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 12/27/07)
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PERICOLA, Joseph W.
Joseph W. Pericola, 76, of St. Augustine, died March 17, 2008, at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. Mr. Pericola was a native of Pensacola, Fla., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1997, moving here from Bonifay, Fla. He was a retired welding inspector.
Services: Private services will be held.
Survivors: His wife, Verina Pericola; son, Anthony Pericola; daughters, Cassandra J. "Cassy" Pericola, all of St. Augustine, Angilina Pericola, and Palina Spradling, both of Utah; brother, Frederick Hilton "Rick" Schilling, Ponte Vedra Beach; sisters, Peggy D. Nazworth, St. Augustine, Diane Bianchi, Sandy Springs, Ga., and Mary Delores Malone, New Symrna, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Edward and Jane Schilling Pericola, and a brother, Frank E. Pericola, Jr.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/20/08)
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PERKO, JoAnn Kinum
JoAnn Kinum Perko, 84, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Monday, June 16, 2008. She was the daughter of the late George and Estelle Stewart Kinum. JoAnn was predeceased by her husband, Carl Perko. She is survived by several cousins.
Previously, she lived in Loudonville, N.Y., the Stockade area of Schenectady, N.Y., and Sedona, Ariz. JoAnn was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and a charter member of the New York Capital District Chapter of the 99s, a women's pilot organization founded by the late Amelia Earhart.
She contributed much time and energy to various committees at Ocean and Racquet Resort, where she resided in St Augustine. She was a member of Anastasia Baptist Church. Through her membership in National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, a federal retirement organization, she assisted military wives in gaining knowledge about their benefits. In addition, JoAnn was a very talented seamstress, artist and creative homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32257. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
(St Augustine Record, 06/19/08)
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PETERSEN, Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn Petersen, 50, of St. Augustine, died March 12, 2008, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Ms Petersen was a native of Albany, Ga., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past six years. Ms. Petersen was a graduate of Albany High School and of the Albany State College, graduating as a nurse. She worked for 25 years in nursing while living in Albany. She also worked at the Ocean Blue and The Point Restaurant on Vilano Beach.
Services: A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 12 noon until 4 p.m. at 212 Puebla Road, St. Augustine.
Survivors: Her fiance, Big Mike, Treasure Beach; daughter, Janice Petersen, Columbus, Ga.; sister, Janet Permar; Atlanta, Ga.; brothers, Charles Strickland, North Carolina, Ray Strickland, Atlanta; nieces, nephews other relatives and friend.
(St Augustine Record, 3/19/08)
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PIESCO, Carmine James Jr.
Carmine James Piesco Jr., 61, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2008, with his wife at his side after a battle with cancer.
CJ moved to St. Augustine in 1990 from Bayshore, Long Island, N.Y., where he worked as a crew scheduler for Pan American Airlines for 21 years. He worked in the St. Augustine area as a land surveyor, before moving to Melbourne.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Anastasia, of Melbourne; sister, Anita Hardy, of Jamestown, Ky.; brothers, Joe Piesco, of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mike Piesco, of St. Augustine, Tony Piesco, of Fairhope, Ala., and Crawford Piesco, of Tampa.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carmine James Piesco, of Decatur, Ala., and his mother, Renee Schmidt, of St. Augustine.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine at 4 p.m. All wishing to attend are invited and appreciated.
Interment will be Friday, June 20, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Florida National
(St Augustine Record, 06/18/08)
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PIKE, Jill Thompson
Jill Thompson Pike, 73, of St. Augustine, April 3, 2008 at her home. She was born in Yonkers, N.Y., and was a longtime resident of Hawthorne, N.Y., where she worked as a registered nurse, before retiring to St. Augustine in 1989. She was a member of the Cathedral Parish and had attended St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Services: St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Officiating: Rev. Seamus O'Flynn and Rev. Terrance Morgan. Flowers are gratefully accepted or those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall St., 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10005.
Survivors: She is survived by a daughter, Laura Pike of Mahapac, N.Y.; sons, Jeff Pike of St. Augustine, Kenneth Pike of Hamden, N.Y.; a brother, John Thompson of Yonkers, N.Y.; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Howard Pike.
In charge: Kotrady - Hudgins - Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 4/6/08)
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PITCOCK, Raymond Irvin
Raymond Irvin Pitcock, 81, of Hagerstown, Md., died Feb. 14, 2008, at Washington County Hospital. Mr. Pitcock was a native of Edinburg, Va., and was a former resident of St. Augustine for over 43 years. Mr. Pitcock was retired from Grumman Aircraft in St. Augustine and was a member of Ashlar Masonic Lodge No. 98.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Craig Memorial Park. The Rev. David Shokes, officiating and members of the Ashlar Masonic Lodge No. 98. Members of the lodge will meet at the cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Estelle Pitcock; daughters, Gretchen Burks (Ken) and Jackie Rice (Larry); son, Ray Pitcock (Peggy), all of St. Augustine; sister, Emily Hall, Front Royal, Va.; 12 grandchildren: Brett, Michelle, Kelly, Debbie, Diana, Kenny, Dustin, Melissa, Kim, Chris, Chad and Alan; 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and May Pitcock and a brother, Richard Pitcock and his first wife of 42 years, Geraldine Pitcock.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to a favorite charity or St. Peters Lutheran Church, 21348 Old Forge Road, Hagerstown, Md.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 2/21/08)
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PITTMAN, James Gregory
James Gregory Pittman, 57, of Switzerland, Fla., died Jan. 19, 2008, at his home. He owned Horizon Industrial of Orlando for 23 years and then sold it to Miller Bearings Inc., where he continued as director of material handling. He was a graduate of Valdosta State College, Georgia.
Services: Wednesday, 11 a.m., San Juan del Rio Catholic Church in Switzerland.
Visitation: Scheduled for 5 p.m. with prayer vigil at 6 p.m. at San Juan church.
Survivors: Wife, Susan; daughter, Seana Pittman, Switzerland; parents, James and Juanita Pittman; brother, Gary Owen Pittman; sister, Tammy Moffses; all of Jennings; sister, Angela Ankerman, Greensboro, N.C.; one grandson.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/21/08)
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PITTMAN, Melvin
Melvin Pittman, 46, of St. Augustine, died Nov. 25, 2003, at home. He was a native of Port St. Joe, and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 29 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood Club and New St. James Missionary Baptist Church.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. James MBC. Officiating: Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, pastor. Calling hours: Friday, 5 to 9 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery.
Survivors: Brothers, John Pittman, Largo, and Michael Pittman, Tampa; sisters, Lois Rollins, St. Augustine, Cynthia Lee, Titusville, Edith Williams, Anchorage, Alaska, Carolyn Pittman, Port St. Joe and Caroline Pittman, Panama City.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 11/2003)
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PITTMAN, Rose Marie
Rose Marie Pittman went to heaven Nov. 3, 2007. A St. Augustine native, Rose was born Aug. 21, 1923, to the late Edgar Robinson and Mae Masters Robinson. She was an operator and supervisor for Bell Telephone and an assistant train rules examiner for Florida East Coast Railroad.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 62 years, William Medrick Pittman, whom she met while she was working as an operator in St. Augustine, and he was stationed at Green Cove Springs Naval Air Station during World War II.
Rose Marie and Bill had three sons, William II of St. Augustine who was waiting for his mother in heaven, Terry Lee Pittman of Jacksonville and Timothy Pittman of Deltona. Her passion was her family. In addition to her three sons, she was a grandmother of nine and a great-grandmother of 15. While this count represents her natural children and grandchildren, she was a mother figure to many more during her lifetime. Friends are encouraged to attend visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, across the street from Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Blanding Blvd., on Jacksonville's Westside.
Rose was a founding member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she worshipped for the past 50 years. A funeral Mass will be held for her there Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007. She will be laid to rest at San Lorenzo Cemetery in St. Augustine following the Mass at Sacred Heart.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Blanding Chapel, 5753 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244.
(St Augustine Record, 11/06/07)
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PLAAG, Rosalie Jean
Rosalie Jean Plaag, 64, of St. Augustine, died April 6, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Plaag was a native of Pinehurst, Mass., a longtime resident of Toms River, N.J., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1994. She was an office manager for Florida Sports Medicine Institute and had worked there for the past 10 years.
Services: 4 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home. Officiating: The Rev. David Shokes. Calling hours: 2-4 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home.
Survivors: Her husband of 42 years, William C. Plaag; sons, William C. Plaag Jr., St. Augustine and Key West, and Douglas P. Plaag, Seaside Park, N.J.; five brothers, Harry, Kenny, Billy, Fred, and Alan Martell; five sisters, Grace Calileo, Joan Lesnett, Barbara Young, Dorothy Barry, and Marylin Futch. She is preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or a memorial donation may be made in her name to American Cancer Association, 300 Healthpark Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/8/08)
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POFFENBARGER, Una Holgerson
Una Holgerson Poffenbarger, beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, following a long illness.
Born Oct. 20, 1921, in Jacksonville, she attended local schools. She considered herself a lifelong Floridian, despite having lived in Chicago, New York and Philadelphia with her husband, Garland, a Navy Commander, for brief periods during World War II and then in the Philadelphia area during her children's teenage years.
A homemaker, she will always be remembered for her beauty, diplomacy, imagination, love for all animals, irreverent sense of humor and her enduring fascination with human behavior. She gave her children a rich and unforgettable upbringing.
She is survived by her son, Timothy Poffenbarger, and wife, Eileen, of Lancaster, Texas; daughter, Joanna Poffenbarger, and husband, Michael Flitter, of New Hope, Pa.; grandsons, Jeffrey Poffenbarger of Madison, Wisc., Cade Flitter of New York City, Mace Flitter of Philadelphia and New Hope, Pa., and Payton Flitter of New Hope, Pa.; many precious nieces and nephews; and her "sisters of the heart," Rita Holgerson of Taunton, Mass., and Bonnie Poffenbarger of Weston, Fla.
In lieu of flowers or ceremony, donations to the Humane Society of any city would be a perfect tribute to her life.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/24/08)
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POIRIER, Francis L.
Francis L. "Frank" Poirier, 82, died May 22, 2008, at Riverwood Nursing Center in Jacksonville.
He was born in Winchester, Mass., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1990, moving here from North Hampton, N.H., to live near his grandsons, Chris and David Bicknell. He served in the U.S. Air Force and attended Tufts University and Brown University. He worked for various flooring companies, including Mohawk Carpet and Trend Mills Carpet, and later owned and operated Sarasota Sign and Carpet in Sarasota. He was a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207, with the Rev. Thomas Walsh, Pastor, officiating. For directions, call 824-1625.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Adele Poirier, and two sons, Thomas and Gary Poirier. He is survived by two daughters, Gayle Poirier and Sarah Bicknell, both of St. Augustine; a son, Richard Poirier of Sanbortan, N.H.; and five grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/27/08)
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PORTER, Dexter Eugene
Dexter Eugene Porter, 45, of San Francisco, Calif., died May 15, 2008, at his residence. He was a native of Hastings. He later had a career in fashion and entertainment. He lived in Germany for more than 20 years.
Services: Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Hastings. Officiating: The Rev. Lorenzo Laws. Calling hours: Friday, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Coleman Chapel. Burial: Palatka Memorial Gardens.
Survivors: His brother, Hiawathia Porter, Hastings; his sisters, Jaynice Brathwaite, Newark, Del., Nancy Porter, Middletown, Del. and Almatese Rivera Middletown, Del.
In charge: Coleman's Mortuary of Hastings
(St Augustine Record, 05/30/08)
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PORTER, Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne Porter, 77, of Schenectady, N.Y., died April 20, 2008, at her residence. She lived most of her life in Maryland and had been a resident of St. Augustine, Fla., for the past 14 years. She enjoyed cooking and traveling. She received her degree in nursing from Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and spent most of her career in Washington, D.C., as an occupational Health Nurse.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Edwin Porter.
Survivors, daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl Porter Dessel and Daniel Dessel, Poolesville, Md., and Noel and Ronald Hill, Exton, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Paul and Phillip Hill and Stephen Dessel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/23/08)
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POST, Betty Louise
Betty Louise Post, 85, of St. Augustine, died May 22, 2008, at her residence. She was a secretary for an auto sales company.
Services: Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Morgan. Calling hours: Sunday, 1-3 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
Survivors: Her daughter, Barbara Ingram, Remus, Mich.; son, Stephen Post, Belize; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 05/24/08)
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POULIOTTE, Betty Faye
Betty Faye Pouliotte, 69, of Madison, Fla., died Monday, May 12, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Pouliotte was a native of St. Augustine and had resided in Madison for the past 10 years. She was a homemaker and was co-owner of B&GP Enterprise, gun dealers, where she worked side by side with her beloved husband. She was a member of the NRA and was of the Catholic faith.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with a viewing from 10-11 a.m.
She is survived by her spouse of 46 years, George Pouliotte, Madison; sister, Johnnie, Fernandina, Fla.; brother, Eddie, Brunswick, Ga.; children, Ernest, Kim, Shelly, David, Georgette and Shawn, all of St. Augustine; 13 grandchildren, Tiffany, George, Ernie, Boomer, Elizabeth, Alan, Raven, Amanda, Christine, David, Kaylee, Bunky, Arianna, all of St. Augustine; seven great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Destiny, Michael, Charlotte, Zeta, Sterling and Caleb, all of St. Augustine.
Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/16/08)
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POWERS, David W.
David W. "D.W." Powers, a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II and Korea, died March 8, 2008, at the Ponce de Leon Care Center in St. Augustine. He was 86 years old.
Mr. Powers served his country proudly and received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in 1950 as a staff sergeant. He remained in the Washington, D.C., area managing a grocery store chain until he retired and returned to St. Augustine. Mr. Powers spent part of his retirement as a bridge tender on the Crescent Beach Bridge.
"D.W." had enjoyed good health until the last few months and was always a very independent individual. He always looked forward to attending church and having dinner with his nieces, Joann and Betty, and great niece, Sheri, at his favorite restaurant. He was a very kind individual and has helped many people over the years. He will be missed greatly by his family, friends and his faithful dog Zack. He is of the Christian faith and the family takes comfort in knowing that he is in glory with his Savior. We do not say "good-bye," we just say, "Uncle D, we love you and we'll see ya later."
Survivors include his nieces: JoAnn Boggan of Palatka, Betty Massey of St. Augustine, Sandra Graham of Tennessee; great-niece, Sheri Burns of St. Augustine; his nephew: Don Bush of Green Cove Springs; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family appreciates: Summerville Assisted Living, Veterans Services Office (Joseph McDermott), Ponce De Leon Care Center, Haven Hospice and Pastor Don Burnett of St. Johns Avenue Baptist Church.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
For directions and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.craigfuneralhome.com
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/11/08)
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POWER, Thomas Edward Sr
Thomas Edward Power Sr., 61, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 5, 2008, at his home.
He retired after 25 years as a vice president of Cigna Insurance Co. and he also owned T.E. Power and Co. Inc. for several years. He was a parishioner at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, and a chaplain at Flagler Hospital and ministered to local prisons and hospices.
Services: Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. A Catholic mass will be held Wednesday, with the time and location to be announced.
Burial: San Lorenzo Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors: Wife, Sheila Power; sons, Thomas E. Power Jr. and James R. Power; daughter, Emily Betz; sisters: Joanna Power and Carol Marks; brothers: John Power, Patrick Power and Lawrence Power; two grandsons.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/07/08)
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POYNER, Elizabeth Jean
Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Poyner, 71, slipped peacefully into the presence of her heavenly Father on Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, after a courageous two-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones and her devoted husband of 50 years.
Born Oct. 10, 1936, in Waterloo, Iowa, Betty was the youngest of three children of Wert and Violet Van Eaton. After growing up in Waterloo, Betty's professional nursing career began when she completed her RN degree at Kahler Methodist Nursing School in Rochester, Minn. She then went on to earn her BA Professional Arts degree from St. Joseph College in Windham, Maine, and an MBA from Frostburg University in Frostburg, Md. From 1991 to 2005, Betty was the director of Flagler Hospital's Home Health Services in St. Augustine, Fla., retiring in December 2005. In 2004, Betty was selected to become an elite member of the Certified Home/Hospice Care Executives. After retiring from Flagler Hospital, she continued to work part time for Parkview Baptist Church, located in Palm Coast, Fla.
Betty was married on June 7, 1958, to Randall Eugene Poyner of Jesup, Iowa. During these 50 years of endearing companionship, Betty was a devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother. Because of Betty's love for her God and innate sense of service, she also embraced the pastoral ministry alongside her husband, the Rev. Dr. Randy Poyner, by directing women's ministry and Christian education in Goshen, Ind., Johnstown, Pa., Lansing, Mich., Fort Myers, Fla., Hagerstown, Md., Little Rock, Ark., and Palm Coast, Fla. Betty's homestyle cooking was just one of her many endless gifts of hospitality.
Survivors include her husband; three children, Susan (Mike) Blackwell of Fort Myers, Fla., Timothy (Sue) Poyner of Winona Lake, Ind., and Mark (Christy) Poyner of Charleston, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Keith and Harmony Blackwell, Jordan, Jacob and Karly Poyner, cameron and Ashley Poyner; siblings, Janie (Lindsey) Russell and James (Helen) Van Eaton; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Poyner will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church, 5435 Belle Terre Pkway. in Palm Coast, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Betty's name to the Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129 or the Pastoral Care Ministry of Parkview Baptist Church.
Arrangements are under the care of Clymer Funeral Home in Palm Coast, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 12/14/07)
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