Isabel Tubell Yanni passed away peacefully at her home in St Augustine early in the evening of Jan. 3, 2008, surrounded by her children.
She was 93 years old. Isabel was born to Isbir and Saryana Tubell Nov. 17, 1914, in Jacksonville. After graduating from Robert E. Lee High School in 1932, she began a career as a secretary. Her career was interrupted when she moved to
Daytona Beach to help her sister and brother-in-law in their restaurant. Following her father's death in 1941, she returned to Jacksonville, and along with her brother Tom, took over the operation of her parents' restaurant and grocery store in
downtown Jacksonville.
She met her husband, George Yanni, in 1938. They were separated during World War II, and afterwards were reunited and married in Beirut, Lebanon, in October 1946. They returned to Jacksonville, where they began a family and business. Isabel
was an astute business woman and worked alongside her husband George to build the business. It included the development of Five Points Medical Center in Jacksonville, Floridian Motor Lodge, Madeira Heights subdivision and the Avenida Inn (formerly Days Inn Historic) in St Augustine, as well as other motels in St Augustine and Daytona Beach. They lived in St Augustine in the 1960s and then settled in Daytona Beach. After her husband's death, she eventually moved back to St Augustine to be close to her children and grandchildren.
While devoting her life to family, Isabel used her talents and enthusiasm to become accomplished in many areas. She created needlework pieces, and the sweaters she knitted were works of art. She loved to dance. She had a flair for drama and was a marvelous storyteller. She enjoyed and excelled at games and was very competitive at cards, backgammon and Scrabble. She was a gracious hostess and loved to cook, especially Lebanese delicacies. She will be remembered for her warm hospitality and beautiful parties and family gatherings. When she was in her 70s, her deep faith led her to want to reconnect with her religious heritage, and so she worked with a handful of friends to help found the Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Daytona Beach, where she is still a member.
Survivors include daughters Marilyn Nofal (Jim Fritts) and Lorri Lassiter (Charles); son John Yanni (Becky); grandchildren Bryan Nofal, Andrew Lassiter (Sam Sanabria), Kimberly Cornelison (Ryan), Joseph Yanni and David Yanni; one great-grandson, Brooks Cornelison; and numerous nieces and nephews that were dear to her heart.
Services will be in St Augustine. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, with prayers at 6:30. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8. Both services will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2940 County Road 214, St. Augustine. Burial: San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully accepted. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, or to Holy Cross Orthodox Church, 375 Fleming Ave., Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/07/08)
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YOCIUS, Ted
Ted Yocius, 75, of St. Augustine, died June 8, 2008. Mr. Yocius was a radioman and computer technician. He also ran a shrimp boat for years.
Survived by wife, Susan; daughter, Aurelia Y. Ingram; son, James K. Yocius; grands, Kristina, Chelsea, Shelby Yocius and Thomas Ingram. Services at a later date.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/11/08)
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YOEST, Gerard "Jerry" Philip
Gerard "Jerry" Philip Yoest, 61, a winter resident of St. Augustine, died May 12, 2008. He was a native of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a retired member of the Career Senior Executive Service and the foreign policy advisor to the commandant of the Coast Guard.
Services: Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Wilkinsburg, Pa. Calling hours: Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Survivors: His wife, Rae Ellen O'Hair.
In charge: Thomas L. Nied Funeral Home, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.
(St Augustine Record, 05/29/08)
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YOH, Gay L. Wilke
Gay L. Wilke Yoh, 61, of Jacksonville, passed away July 6, 2008.
She is predeceased by her father, Alvin G. Wilke.
She is survived by her husband, David J. Yoh, of Jacksonville; her mother, Freda L. Wilke, of Hastings; sister, Charlotte Markham, of Lakeland; three nephews; and one great-nephew.
Gay grew up in Hastings, Fla., was a longtime member of Kernan Boulevard Baptist Church and retired from State of Florida Employment Service.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Kernan Boulevard Baptist Church, 4000 Kernan Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32224 with the Rev. Ronnie L. McKenzie officiating. Family will receive friends at 10 a.m., before the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64114 or Kernan Blvd. Baptist Church.
Arrangements under direction and care of Eternity Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/09/08)
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YOUNG, Ernest E.
Ernest E. Young, 84, of Satsuma, Fla., died March 3, 2008. Mr. Young was a native of Ashland, Ky., and had resided in Putnam County since 1985, coming from Ashland. Mr. Young was a veteran of the U.S. Army having during World War II. He had worked for 36 years as an electrical maintenance foreman with Armco Steel Company in Ashland and was a member of the First Baptist Church of San Mateo, Fla., a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of several square dancing clubs.
Services: Were held 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. An additional service will be held in Ashland. Officiating: The Rev. Leroy Lewis and The Rev. Jim May. Calling hours: The family received friends one hour prior to services at Johnson-Overturf.
Survivors: His wife of two years, Therese V. Young, San Mateo; sons, Ronald Young, Raceland, Ky., Larry Young, San Mateo and Danny Young, Ashland; step-son, Roger Belgau, Palatka; brother, Melvin Young, Baton Rogue, La.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-grandson. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of San Mateo, P.O. Box 56, San Mateo, FL 32187.
In charge: Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 3/6/08)
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YOUNG, Keith Anthony
Keith Anthony Young, 49, died May 24 at his home in St. Augustine, where he had lived for the past 30 years. A native of Macon, Ga., Mr. Young was a self-employed carpenter who had served in the U.S. Navy.
Services: A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors: His mother, Patricia Young, of Macon, Ga.; son, Adam Young, and daughter, Ashley Young, both of St. Augustine; brothers, Scott Young and Kyle Young, both of Jupiter, and Mark Young, of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; sister, Lisa Young, of Macon, Ga.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home and Crematory.
(St Augustine Record, 06/01/08)
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YOUNGER, William R. Sr.
William R. "Bill" Younger Sr., 74, of St. Augustine, died April 4, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mr. Younger was a native of Cordova, Ky., and had resided in St. Augustine since 2007. He was a truck driver and he served his country in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith.
Services: None. Calling hours: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors: His son, William R. "Bill" Younger Jr., St. Augustine; daughters, Bonnie Stoddard, Georgia, Brenda Duggan, Connecticut, Linda Kruze, Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St. Augustine Record, 04/09/08)
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ZEILER, George William
George William Zeiler, age 89, of Land O' Lakes, Fla., passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2006. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., on Oct. 1, 1916.
George was a World War II Coast Guard veteran and received a medal for the underwater rescue of the body of an Air Force Training Pilot off the coast of Florida. He was the first underwater diver at Marineland in St. Augustine, and made "Ripley's Believe It or Not" twice for most unusual job, Underwater Window Washer; and made the first underwater radio broadcast with Drew Pearson.
George is survived by his wife of 67 years, Georgia Anton Zeiler; daughter, Linda Beckett and her husband, Edward; two grandchildren, Michael Beckett and his wife, Josephine and Jennifer Connerty and her husband, Sean; and two greatgrandchildren,
Michael Joseph and Matthew William Beckett. He is also survived by four sisters, Mitzi Upp, Gloria Gresham, Totsy Stilwell, and Orlene Richardson.
A memorial service will be held a later date. Trinity Memorial Gardens (727- 376-7824) handled arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/30/06)
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ZEPHRINE, Carlyle
Carlyle Zephrine, 69, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 11, 2008, at St. Augustine Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Zephrine was a native of Grenada and had lived in St. Augustine for the past five years, coming here from New York. Mr. Zephrine was a supervisor for New York City Department of Transportation for over 25 years. He was a member of New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry. Officiating: The Rev. Ronald Stafford. Calling hours: 5-9 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel and from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Burial: None.
Survivors: His wife, Paula St. Louis Zephrine, Brooklyn, N.Y.; daughter, Susan Zephrine Carter, Jamaica, N.Y.; sons, David Zephrine, Uniondale, N.Y., Andre Zephrine, Washington, D.C., Cornell Zephrine, Brooklyn; sisters, Julia Zephrine, Pennsylvania, Barbara Zephrine, England; brothers, Edgar Zephrine, Detroit, Mich., Lawrence Zephrine, Joseph Zephrine Jr., Fredrick Zephrine and Ian Zephrine, all of Trinidad; five grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and other relatives.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 2/21/08)
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