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Michael Martin Abbruscato, 66, peacefully went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Palm Coast, Fla.
Michael was born on Thursday, June 17, 1943, in Bridgeport, Conn., to the late Michael Joseph and Lila S. (Terwilliger) Abbruscato. Mr. Abbruscato proudly served his country, faithfully in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was an E-5 sergeant at Camp Lejeune, Ammo Company, in North Carolina having served in the Vietnam War.
He was employed as a supervisor at Avco Textron Lycoming in Stratford, Conn., for 32 years and was a previous co-owner/operator of Spanky's Pizza House II in St. Augustine, Fla., for 10 years.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by signing Michael's guest book online at www.WattsFuneralHomes.com.
Mr. Abbruscato is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Daisy R. Abbruscato of Palm Coast; daughters, Terri-Lynn Scinto and Mikaela Abbruscato, both of Palm Coast, and Janice Marie Lane of Meriden, Conn.; son by choice, D. Michael Lane of Meriden, Conn.; brothers, Charles Richard Abbruscato and wife, Nancy, of Viera, Fla., and James Abbruscato and wife, Karen, of Hamden, Conn.; sister, Lollie Carpinelli and husband, Tony, of Crescent City, Fla.; grandchildren, Tyler, Zackery, Michael, EmmaLee, Nathan and Jake. Many co-workers, including Stanley Kujuc and Bradley Marshall; many other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.
A celebration of Michael's life will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at Watts Funeral Home Chapel in San Mateo, Fla. Military Honors will be bestowed by the Marine Corps.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Watts Funeral Homes Inc., San Mateo, Florida.
(St Augustine Record, 09/03/09)
Lois Marie Abbott, 82, passed away at her home on Aug. 29, 2009.
She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Stiffler (Harry) and Linda Abbott; two grandchildren, Trisha Smith (Dan) and Jason Pinoni (Brittany); three great-grandchildren, Dominic Porter, Jillian Carr and Lia Smith; and three brothers, Arnold, Peter and Robert Woods.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Craig Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Craig Memorial Park.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 09/01/09)
Born July 6, 1927 - Died Dec 12, 2008
Philip Joseph Abood, 80, a Jacksonville native, died on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at his home in St. Augustine.
Dr. Abood was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Isaar N. "Richard" Abood. He served honorably in the United States Coast Guard from 1951-1954. He graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Dental School.
In 1961 he moved his family to Jacksonville to open his dental practice marking the beginning of 45 years of dedication to his patients, their families and the Jacksonville community.
During this time he served on the Georgetown Dental Alumni Board, the Board of Governors, and he was a member of the American Dental Association, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a distinguished recipient of the Apollonian Award.
He co-authored one of the first software programs for Dental Office Management, was vice chairman of the Florida Dental Association Peer Review, chairman of the Jacksonville Medical Center Division of Dentistry, General Practice Residency for the University of Florida College of Dentistry.
Dr. Abood was the founder of the Jacksonville Dental Mutual Aid Society. He was instrumental in introducing and educating dentists in Florida on the use of nitrous oxide as a form of sedation. Dr. Abood was a 4th degree Knight with Our Lady Queen of the Knights Assembly 2679, a Eucharistic minister and a faithful servant of the Catholic Church.
He was a devoted husband to his wife of 59 years, Patricia, St. Augustine. He is also survived by his children, Peter (Debi) Abood, Wichita, Kan., Dr. Mark (Theresa) Abood, Jacksonville, Trish (Kirt) Wightman, Hoschton, Ga., Stephany (Earle) Lantz, St. Augustine, Laura (Greg) den Boef, Jacksonville; two sisters, Barbara Sledjeski, Centreville, Va., Rosemary Lyon, Mansfield, Conn.; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, at San Jose Catholic Church. A visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. will precede the services.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers and Community Hospice of NE Florida for the loving care they gave him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 and Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville, 1050 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, FL 32209.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home, St. Augustine, is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 30, 2011 )
Terry E. Abrams, 63, a resident of St. Augustine since 2000, died Sept. 10, 2010, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center. He previously lived on Long Island, where he was raised and showed AKC-registered German Shepherds. He also enjoyed playing guitar, singing, dancing, and playing darts.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 13 South Dixie Highway.
Terry is survived by his mother, Estelle; brothers, Larry and Bruce, Long Island, N.Y., Jack of Stephens City, Va., Daniel Gwizdak, Jacksonville; sister, Barbara Kelly; biological mother, Mabel Gwizdak, both of St. Augustine; children, Donny and Danny of New York; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Abrams.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 19, 2010)
Helen Acerro passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side, on Sunday, June 28, 2009.
Born in New York City, Helen moved to Florida in 1979.
She is survived by her niece, Nan Corrado, husband, Tommy, and their children, Kelly, Matt and Joey.
A Memorial Mass is planned at St. Anastasia Church in August.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 07/11/09)
On Oct. 25, 2010, after 97 years of living life to its fullest, Margaret B. Ackland of St. Augustine has passed on to take her rightful place among the angels. Margaret led a life dedicated to family, church and service to others. She will be missed deeply by her family and friends but leaves behind the memory of an inspirational life of loving and caring for others.
Born April 12, 1913, to a farming family in Viborg, S.D., Margaret developed a love of nature and all growing things that continued through her long life. She was well known for taking care of plants and "weeds" alike in her gardening efforts. While working for the U.S. Government during World War II, Margaret met and married George Fredrick Ackland, eventually making their home outside Rochelle, Ill., where they spent many happy years farming and raising their three children.
Miami, Fla., became Margaret"s home in 1957. There she worked as a legal secretary to the attorney general and a circuit court judge, as well as working beside her husband in managing their apartment business. Upon retiring to St. Augustine in 1981, Margaret began her volunteerism in earnest.
In 2006, Catholic Charities bestowed the Good Samaritan Award on Margaret in recognition of her many years in the Flagler Hospital Auxiliary, where she worked in outpatient surgery, eventually topping 5,500 hours of service. Margaret was also a member of the volunteer corps at the St. Johns County Council on Aging. Her service there included helping with the celebrity breakfasts, bingo and delivering Meals on Wheels for 15 years. Her nomination noted that she goes above and beyond in delivering meals, as she "brightens the seniors" day, chats with them and checks on their well-being." Margaret is a long-standing member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church and worked with the Rosary Guild and Church Guides for many years. She also served for 10 years on the board at Pelican Inlet Condominiums.
She is survived by her son, Marvin, and wife Kay; her daughter, Kay Benford, and husband Mac; grandsons, Matthew Ackland and Wade Benford; sister-in-law, Rita Goodhope; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, George, son, Steve, and grandson, Brian, as well as her four brothers and sisters.
Our hearts are heavy with her loss, but her legacy of strength and caring will be with us always.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margaret's name to the Tranquility Garden at Flagler Hospital Health Care Foundation.
A Catholic Mass will be celebrated in her honor at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at St Anastasia Catholic Church. A memorial service will also be held at the Pavilion, her home for the past five years, 161-B Marine St., at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 28, 2010)
Raymond William "Randy" Ackley, St. Augustine, died Feb. 6, 2011 at the Bailey Center for Caring. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and has resided in St. Augustine for the past 20 years, moving here from Philadelphia. Randy was a self employed painting contractor. He was an accomplished drummer and played in various bands throughout Philadelphia. He had a big heart and was the type of person who would do anything for anybody.
Memorial services will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 9, 2011 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with The Rev. Pat Turner-Sharpton, officiating.
A visitation, beginning at 5 p.m., will precede the services.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Bailey Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
He is survived by his wife, Angie Crosby Ackley, St. Augustine; mother, Margaret "Peg" Ackley, Philadelphia, Pa.; two sisters, Rita Ackley, Pennsylvania, Margaret "Peggy" Ackley, Philadelphia; two brothers, George and James Ackley, Philadelphia; two step-daughters, Madison Crosby, Jessica Wilson, both of St. Augustine; three nephews, Andre, James, and Gage Ackley; one niece, Nora Ackley; and a host of other extended family.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 8, 2011)
Betty Sue Griffin Acosta died peacefully, June 27, 2009, in the McGraw Center for Caring, following a short illness.
She was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. James B. Griffin and since 1938 was raised in St. Augustine, where she attended St. Joseph Academy and Ketterlinus High School.
She is survived by her sister, Carolina Griffin Moreau; her three children, Susan Page Acosta-Peeler and Michael, Clayton Acosta and Patsy, and Robbin Brooke Acosta Tanner Chris; grandchildren, Jennifer White and Dave, Andrew Acosta-Peeler, Emmalee Page Acosta-Tanner, Amber, Cullen and Easton Acosta; great-grandchildren, Mary Page, John, Freddie, Katie and Andy White.
(St Augustine Record, 07/26/09)
Charles Mark Adams, 78, died at home surrounded by his family on February 26, 2010.
He was a native of Conneaut, Ohio, and lived there until he left to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. He went to work for Singer Sewing Co. and enjoyed a 20+ year career in sales and management. He later purchased and managed several Singer dealerships in both North Carolina and Florida.
Mr. Adams was a devoted member and Deacon in the Southern Baptist Church and a member of Anastasia Baptist Church.
He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his surviving family; his wife of 57 years, Carole Ann Adams; son, Michael (Ida) Adams of Concord, N.C.; two daughters, Cheryl Adams of St. Augustine, Lisa (Jonathan) Bowers of Harrisburg, N.C.; sister Audrey Campbell of Las Vegas, Nev.; 9 grandchildren, Christopher, Ryan, Stephen, Daniel, Cody, Megan, Rachel, Ashley, Matthew and one great-grand daughter, Chloe.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the American Diabetes Association 1701 N. Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA 22311, or Tribute@diabetes.org.
(St Augustine Record, 3/1/2010)
His inurnment, with military honors will be 2 p.m. Friday March 12, 2010 at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 3/10/2010)
Corliss Wyatt Adams, 88, of Glenmoor in St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2008, with his loving wife, Irene, and daughter, Lark, by his side.
He was born on June 17, 1920, in Des Moines, Iowa, and lived in numerous cities in both the U.S. and abroad during his 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy. He moved to Daytona Beach in 1979. Corliss received his undergraduate degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, his master's from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his doctorate from the University of Texas. He served as a naval pilot during WWII and the Korean War. He later worked as an aeronautical engineer at General Dynamics, where he helped design the F1-11, and then as a professor of aeronautical engineering at Embry Riddle.He was a loving, accomplished officer, husband, father and grandfather and a true gentleman who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Irene; daughter, Lark Shields, of Ormond Beach; and grandchildren, Ashley and Oliver Shields. His son, James C. Adams, predeceases him.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Creighton Hall at Glenmoor with Rev. Dr. James Balke, chaplain, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in honor of Mr. Adams may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633 or Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Arrangements are by Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 11/11/08)
Caleb J. Adams, 82, died Sept. 14, 2011 quietly at home with family members his side. Funeral services will be held Friday, 10 a.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. James Sams, pastor, officiating. He will be laid to rest at Jacksonville National Cemetery. He was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Alton Green American Legion Post #194, and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired from Jacksonville Naval Air Station as an electroplater.
Visitation hours are Thursday 5-8 p.m. at Chase Memorial Chapel and at the Church 9 a.m. Friday.
Survivors includes his wife, Catherine A. Adams, St. Augustine; daughter, Lathane Adams Clark; brother, Morris Adams (Juanita); granddaughter, Jennifer Smalls, all of Atlanta, Ga; sister-in-law, Rivanna Baker, Savannah, Ga.; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Leo C Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 22, 2011)
Emily McCoy Adams, 86, native of Damascus, Ga., entered into eternal rest June 19, 2008 at the Ponce de Leon Care Center.
Mrs. Adams attended local schools and graduated from Excelsior High School. She was employed by both St. Augustine General Hospital and Flagler Hospitals.
She was active member of her Sunday school and usher board at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church before moving her membership to Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Deaconess Board. She was a life member of the Elks Lodge.
She leaves to cherish her memory numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, including her caregiver and nephew, Col. Walter D. McCoy, Palm Coast, Fla.
A service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Richard A. Madison officiating. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. at Chase Chapel.
Leo C. Chase and Son Funeral Home is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 06/25/08)
"Mrs. Irene" (Ellis) Adams, wife of "Mr. Ken" Adams. "Mrs. Irene" was born April 6, 1927, to James Barber Ellis and Elizabeth Tolliver Ellis Fuller, Newport, Ky. She passed away at Flagler Hospital, Oct. 28, 2010.
"Mr. Ken" and "Mrs. Irene" are the parents of Vicki (Archie) Donaldson of Fleming Island, Fla., and Robert (Margie) Adams of Foster, Ky.
"Mrs. Irene" and "Mr. Ken" were united in marriage on March 15, 1947, in Newport, Ky., after a courtship of four years and seven months following World War II. "Mrs. Irene" worked for the V.A. Hospital of Ft. Thomas, Ky., for 16 years. Together, "Mrs. Irene" and "Mr. Ken" were shepherds of the "Who-so-ever" Sunday School class of middle-schoolers for 14 years at the Moultrie Baptist Church. "Mrs. Irene" has been released by her family to be embraced by her Lord, Jesus Christ.
"Mrs. Irene" was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Ellis.
She is survived by her devoted husband, "Mr. Ken"; her two children; and a brother, Henry Lloyd (Dixie) Fuller of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; and several loving nephews and nieces.
"Mrs. Irene" and "Mr. Ken" are faithful members of Crescent Beach Baptist Church, where the viewing will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor David Beauchamp presiding. Burial will be in the Jacksonville National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
Contributions may be directed to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, www.leukemia-lymphoma.org and Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 525 State Road 16, Suite 112, St. Augustine, FL 32084, www.communityhospice.com
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 31, 2010)
James C. "Mr. Jimmie" Adams, 83, St. Augustine, died Dec. 29, 2008, at the Riverwood Nursing Center in Jacksonville.
He was born in Bayard, Fla., one of 17 children, and had resided here all of his life. He had owned and operated Temperature Control Heating and Air Conditioning from 1969 until his retirement.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II in both Normandy and the Pacific Theatre. He was of the Baptist faith.
Private services are planned.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Adams; two daughters, Anastasia Williams and her husband, Mark, Pamela Sapp and her husband, Kevin, all of St. Augustine; one brother, Louis B. Adams Sr. and his wife, Nita, Macon, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Pierre; a grandson, Paul Ryan Pierre; and a stepdaughter, Valerie Prevatt.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/01/09)
Funeral services for John Ross "J.R." Adams of Winona, Miss., formerly of Charlotte, N.C., will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010, at Oliver Chapel, with burial following in the Winona Garden of Memory. Dr. Jimmy Porter and the Rev. T.R. Darsey will officiate the services. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Oliver Funeral Home in Winona.
Mr. Adams died at his home on Monday, May 10, 2010. He was 40 years old.
Mr. Adams was an EMT and firefighter and an EMT trainer. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Winona.
Survivors include his son, Jonathon Adams of Charlotte, N.C.; his parents, Jim and Alice Smith of Winona; two sisters, Carrie Graziano of St. Augustine, Fla., and Bobbie Ouzts of Winona; brother, Dean Adams of Jacksonville, N.C.; and his fiancee, Christie Welch of Winona.
Memorial contributions may be made to the International Association of Firefighters, 1750 New York Ave., NW Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20006-5395.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/13/2010)
Olive Goding "Polly" Adams, 98, of St. Augustine, passed away on Jan. 12, 2011, at Moultrie Creek Nursing Home. Born in 1912, in Farmington, Maine, Olive's mother died a few days after she was born. She was raised primarily by her grandfather, who adopted her, and with whom she had a very close relationship. Olive was called "Polly" her whole life. At age 18, she married Shirah Devoy Adams, sharing over 50 years of marriage, and living in Maine, Nova Scotia, North Carolina and eventually Florida. She had been a resident of St. Augustine since 1963, moving here from Daytona Beach. Her husband, known as "Doc" was the Station Agent for the F.E.C. Railroad in St. Augustine for many years.
In her early days, Polly worked as a hairdresser, managing her own salon. She later worked as a church secretary, but most of her time was spent raising her family and being a devoted wife and mother. She loved to travel with her husband, as well as with her children and grandchildren. She thoroughly enjoyed having friends and relatives visit her at home, and found equal pleasure in going to their homes.
She is survived by her three children: Dr. William M. Adams, and his wife, Naoko, of Bellingham, Wash., Dr. Douglass F. Adams, and his wife, Eleanor, of Dover, Mass. and St. Augustine, and Linda Hubert of Troy, Ill. She is also survived by 11 grandchilden and 10 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando. In lieu of flowers, donations in Olive's memory can be made to: St. Francis House, 70 Washington St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 16, 2011)
Selina Lynn Adams, 44, of St. Augustine passed away Aug. 16, 2010, at Shands Jacksonville.
She is survived by sons, David A. McGlashan and Len Adams; a daughter, Arlene Adams; two grandchildren; husband, Lenyear Adams; sisters, Tina Gallentine, Barbara Brackett and Teresa McGlashan; a brother, Paul McGlashan; and parents, Jimmy and Sandra McGlashan.
She was employed by Wal-Mart and will be missed dearly.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park was in charge of arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record from 8/20/2010
Jerry L. Adamson, a.k.a. "Boatman," 67, passed away on Oct. 21, 2008. He was born Dec. 3, 1940 in Adams County, Ohio. Boatman was a riverboat pilot on the Ohio River, a painter, and a bartender at C.J's Bar. His door was never locked and he helped many a friend.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Adamson; daughter, Liba (Paul) Markowski; sons, Chris Adamson and Shane (Dorothy) Adamson; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jimmy Adamson. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert and brother, Jack.
Please donate in his memory to St. Francis House or to your favorite charity.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/28/08)
Born: November 16, 1942
Place of Birth: Kensington, Maryland
Death: June 2, 2010
Place of Death: Palatka, Florida
Occupation: Aerospace Industry
(St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements)
Rosemary Ann Aeschbach, 74, of St. Augustine, died March 12, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Aeschbach was a native of Buffalo, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1974. She owned and operated several businesses and was the original owner of Panama Hatties. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Services: A memorial service will be held 9 a.m. Monday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Officiating: The Rev. William C. Mooney, pastor.
Burial: San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Survivors: Her daughters, Lisa Cornish, St. Augustine, and Lori McFadden, Tallahassee; brother, Theodore Polakiewicz, Tennessee; sisters, Florence Lolito and Stella Pawlick, both of New York; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/15/08)
Gail Ann Agan was born March 29, 1966, in Indianapolis, Ind. A longtime resident of Florida, she passed away March 8, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.
Gail was preceded in death by her father, Wendell Agan; her mother, Betty Agan; and her two sisters, Kay Bradburn and Karen Croft.
She is survived in death by her fiancé, Charles Ray Westberry; her four children, Jennifer Childers, Michael, Shawn Hughes and Samantha Hughes; her grandson, Gavin Taylor; her three brothers, David, Dennis and Elvis Agan; her sisters, Carol Agan and Donna Leach; her 12 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces.
Gail was a fun-loving person in life. She was a Florida Gator fan and enjoyed spending time with her family. Gail never met a stranger; everyone was a friend to her.
Gail will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Roberts Hospice Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka, in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 11, 2011)
Ohannes "John" Ajemian, 81, passed away at Flagler Hospital on Sept. 11, 2010.
Ohannes was born in the Old City of Jerusalem in 1929. His father was Arsen Ajemian, and his mother was Sarah Karagusian Ajemian. He also lived in Jordan, Lebanon, San Francisco and St. Augustine.
In 1957 John married his wife of 54 years, Shnorhig" Grace Satamian. She worked as a seamstress and he worked as a goldsmith. They were active members of the Nazarene Church in Beirut, Lebanon, using their musical talents by singing in the choir. John also enjoyed playing the harmonica.
He is survived by his wife, Grace; son and daughter-in-law, Krikor Ajemian and Rebecca Searles Ajemian; brother, Levon Ajemian; and sister, Lilly Ajemian.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, September 12, 2010)
Daniel Everett Akers, 24, St. Augustine, died April 22, 2010. He was born in Jacksonville and had resided in St. Augustine for most of his life. He was a 2003 graduate of St. Augustine High. After graduation he served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed as a warehouseman at Champion Brands in Jacksonville and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Memorial services will be held 9 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, with the Rev. Seamus O"Flynn officiating.
Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Samantha Akers; son, Jake Garron Akers; parents, Michael Dee and Janice Akers, all of St. Augustine; sisters, Cristina Garcia, Panama City, Fla., Brianna Akers, St. Augustine; maternal grandparents, Ed and Melba Taylor; paternal grandmother, Gwendolyn Akers, all of Jacksonville; and numerous aunt, uncles and other relatives.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in the St. Augustine Record, 4/27/2010)
Dolores Elizabeth "Mickey" Albanese, 78, St. Augustine, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 28, 2009. Mickey was born to Charles and Marie Vierschilling on Nov. 14, 1930. She was a former resident of Palisades Park, N.J., and Delray Beach, Fla. She moved to St. Augustine in 1986. She was of the Catholic faith.
On Aug. 14, 1953, she married John Peter Albanese, who went home to heaven in 1983. They had two children, Antoinette and Nicholas Charles (Tonnya). She had four grandchildren, John McKenny (Rachel), Merideth, Nicholas E. and Vincent Albanese. She had three great-grandchildren, Joseph and Dominic Albanese and Samantha McKenny.
She was predeceased by her brother, Charles, and is survived by her sister, Rose Druvet (Claude) and several nephews and nieces. Mickey was greatly loved by her friends and family and will be sorely missed by all.
Memorial services will be held 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Andy Blaczkowski officiating.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/31/09)
Eva Joan Alberts, 64, St. Augustine, died Sept. 27, 2009, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. She was born in Lakeland, Fla., and had resided in St. Augustine for 10 years, moving here from Lakeland. She was a homemaker.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the American Cancer Society, Community Hospice of NE Florida or your local Humane Society.
She is survived by two daughters, Lorri Newstadt (Sam) and Angie Faircloth, both of St. Augustine; sister, Earnestine Hammock (Harold), Bonifay, Fla.; brother, Lonnie Weatherford (Joan), Marietta, Ga.; grandson, Conner Andrews, Jacksonville; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/02/09)
Bruce E. Albrecht, 59, of Colonial Beach, Va., formerly of St. Augustine, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 at Westmoreland Rehabilitation Center, Colonial Beach.
Bruce is survived by his mother, one sister, one brother and a sister-in-law.
No services are planned.
Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, Colonial Beach is handling the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 9, 2010)
Alice Y. Albright, 79, St. Augustine, died July 18, 2000, at home. She was a native of Early Branch, S.C., who moved to St. Augustine in early childhood. She was a member of Phi Delta Kappa sorority. She was also a former choir member, a member of the Parsonage Aid Board and Church Librarian at the First Baptist Church.
Services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Allan C. Pennill Sr. officiating.
Burial will be in Pinehurst Cemetery. Friends may call at Chase & Son today from 5-9 p.m., and at the church Saturday from 12 noon until the hour of service. The procession will leave from 106 N. Rodriguez St. at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Survivors include a daughter, Myra Mills, St. Augustine; a son, Michael Richards, New York, New York; two sisters, Beatrice Lovell and Queen E. Mitchell, both of St. Augustine; four grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and other relatives.
(St Augustine Record, 07/21/2000)
Crystal Beryl Croney Alden, 68, St Augustine, Fla., died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Victor Alden; three sons, John Neeld, Daniel Neeld, and Wayne Croney; two daughters, Tina Szortyka, and Renay Neeld; 14 grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/9/2010)
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Gary Alderman, 60, of Crescent Beach, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Flagler Hospital following a short illness.
He was a native of Palatka and had resided in St. Johns County for the past 15 years coming from Stuart, Fla. He had attended Palatka High School and the Woodward Academy in College Park, Ga., and graduated in 1969 from Golden Hills High School in Ocala. He began working as an appliance repairman in the family business, Putnam Appliance, and later owned and operated his own appliance business, Alderman Appliance. Gary"s interests were riding motorcycles and deep sea fishing. Gary also enjoyed smoking mullet, turkey and hams for friends and family around the holidays.
He was preceded in death by his father, Emery Alderman.
He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Noone of Palatka; a son, G.E. Alderman of Interlachen; and a sister, Diane Emond.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Brother Charlie Rabun officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.Johnson-OverturfFunerals.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 7, 2011 )
Audrey Schwenk Aldridge, 86, passed away Aug. 21, 2008.
The daughter of Edwin and Rosalind Miller Schwenk, she was born on Nov. 12, 1921, in Southampton, N.Y., where she resided until 1979 before moving to Delray Beach and later to St. Augustine.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford J. Aldridge, and is survived by two daughters, Diane Solms (George), of St. Augustine and Pamela Damus, of Ponte Vedra Beach; five grandchildren, Robert Solms (Kristine), of Lakeland, Michael Solms (Susan), of St. Augustine, Elizabeth Solms, of New York City, Elizabeth Damus Foudy (Patrick), of Los Angeles, and David Damus, also of Los Angeles; four great-grandchildren, Kasandra and Kimberly Solms, of Lakeland, and Matthew and Sydney Solms, of St. Augustine; a brother, Edwin Miller Schwenk (Diana), of Southampton; and a sister, Beverly Wagner (Harry), of Boynton Beach.
A private family celebration of her life will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or to the library of Mill Creek Elementary School,
International Golf Parkway, St. Augustine, FL 32092
(St Augustine Record, 08/24/08)
Barbara Jean Alexander, 77, of St. Augustine, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine following an extended illness. She was a native of St. Louis, Mo., and resided in St. Augustine for the past 15 years, moving there from Palatka. She had worked as a lab technician with Dr. Charles Barrineau and Dr. Fairfax Montague in Palatka and later with the St. Augustine General Hospital and Flagler Hospital. She had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Palatka.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Walt Alexander; two sons, James Alexander and wife, Shanna, of Palatka, and Keith Alexander and wife, Debra, of The Woodlands, Texas; a daughter, Lynne Powell, and husband, Dr. James Powell, of St. Augustine; four grandchildren, Josh Alexander and wife, Regina, of Palatka, Gary Wilson and wife, Sharee, of St. Augustine, Jeremy Alexander and wife, Tonya, of Palatka, and Leslie Alexander of The Woodlands; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka, with the Rev. Ken Johnson officiating.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or memorial contributions can be made to The Kiwanis Club of the Azalea City Foundation, P.O. Box 508, Palatka, FL 32178.
Memorials and condolences can be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 11/10/2009)
Dorothy Thomas Alexander, 79, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 2, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mrs. Alexander was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Mrs. Alexander was a homemaker, a member of the Church of God by Faith where she was an assistant president of Home Mission, Sunday school secretary, Willing Workers Club secretary and a Mother of the church.
Services: Noon Saturday at New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry, The Rev. Ronald Stafford, pastor. Officiating: The Rev. Lawson Foster, pastor of Church of God by Faith. Calling hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors: Her daughter, Doris Alexander Scott, St. Augustine; sisters, Ethel Thomas, Jacksonville and Genetha Smith, Crescent City; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two godsons; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benson Alexander, children, Barbara Jean Alexander Wright, Benson Alexander Jr., and Brenda Joyce Alexander; brothers, Rufus Thomas, Jerry Bell Thomas, John Thomas Jr., and a grandson, John Wright Jr.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 01/10/08)
Steve Alexander -- "Chico" of Montauk Point, Long Island, "Steve Green" of Key West, and "Tassel Steve" or " Steve A" of St. Augustine -- left us unexpectedly on Nov. 11, 2008. The avid fisherman, charter boat captain, eBay entrepreneur and Harley Davidson enthusiast that he was is gone but not forgotten and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his always loving wife, Doris; daughter, Brandi; son, Donald; and grandson, Ethan; along with many grieving friends.
A celebration of life memorial picnic will be held at Lighthouse Park in St. Augustine. All friends are invited to attend on Nov. 23, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). Please bring your own picnic lunch and join us in celebration.
Donations to help defer costs will be graciously received at P.O. Box 63, St. Augustine, FL 32085.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/16/08)
Gabrielle Marie Alexis-Gelin, 54, died Sept. 20 at Florida Hospital-Orlando. Funeral service 12 p.m. Saturday, visitation 11 a.m. at Gods Family Bible Church, Palm Coast. Survivors, husband, Ricot; daughter, Fabiola.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 29, 2011)
George Walton Armston, 86, of Palm Coast, Fla., died Sept. 23, 2011, at Florida Hospital Flagler.
Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 27, 2011)
Grover Alison Jr., 88, passed away on Jan. 30, 2009, at Stephens Memorial Home following an extended illness. He was born July 27, 1920, in Gainesville, Fla., the youngest son of Grover and Edelweiss Price Alison.
While spending most of his youth in Gainesville, Grover moved and graduated from Leesburg High School in 1938. He attended Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y., and then the University of Florida where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, graduating in 1942.
Grover received a divinity degree from the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn., in 1944 and was ordained an Episcopal priest. He served as rector of St. Mark's Church in Starke, Fla., as well as chaplain at Camp Blanding. From 1946-57, Grover was the priest in charge of Grace Chapel, now San Jose Episcopal Church in Jacksonville. Serving a growing congregation, he oversaw the creation of the affiliate church day school in 1955. Grover also served at the Church of Our Savior in Mandarin as well as chaplain for Bolles Military Academy.
After leaving the ministry in 1957, Grover led a life of travel. He did relief work in Africa and the Caribbean area for Church World Service. Subsequently, he founded Bell, Book and Candle, the first American-style bookstores in Puerto Rico. He also lived in Costa Rica and Brazil while representing American publishers throughout Latin America.
Even upon retiring to Barrataria Island at Matanzas Inlet, St. Augustine, Grover continued traveling extensively around the world as a cruise ship host for Cunard and Golden Bear Travel. While home, he enjoyed his family and dog, Tawny Marlena, the St. Augustine Duplicate Bridge Club, St. Anastasia Catholic Church and Trinity Episcopal Parish.
Grover is survived by his children, Margaret Wiles and John Alison of St. Augustine and Tom Alison (Elizabeth) of St. Petersburg; his brother, John Richardson Alison (Penni) of Washington, D.C.; eight grandchildren, Aimee and Michael (Ana) Wiles, Melissa Irre, Chris, Tom (Rebecca), Michael, David and Matthew Alison, and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Landon Alison, and his former wife, Virginia Thomas Alison
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 14 at Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Augustine. The Rt. Reverend Charles L. Keyser, assisting bishop of the Diocese of Florida, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Weed, 11057 Camp Weed Place, Live Oak, FL 32060.
(St Augustine 02/08/09)
A. Linda Allen, 100, of St. Augustine, died on April 15, 2008, at her residence in St. Augustine.
She was born in Hazleton, Pa., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1997, moving here from the Tampa/St. Pete area.
Ms. Allen was a graduate of Loyola-Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif., with a degree in education. For many years, she traveled the world working as a private tutor, teaching English, Spanish and French.
In later years she owned and operated a bed & breakfast in Massachusetts and a health food store in Los Angeles.
She was a lifetime member volunteer for the American Red Cross and a member of the British Guild of Drugless Practitioners. Locally she was a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church and was very active at the Council on Aging.
Services: A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008, at the Council on Aging, 180 Marine St.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Virginia Martini.
Survivors: She is survived by a niece, Jackie Hayter and a nephew, Michael Nessler, both of St. Augustine.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/18/08)
Addie Marie Allen, 91, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully June 15, 2008, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was born in Pittsburg, Kan., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1974, moving here from Detroit, Mich. Addie enjoyed traveling, golf, dancing and the pleasure of many good friends. She was a member of the St. Augustine Shores Ladies Golf Association, the Riverview Club and the St. Augustine Ballroom Dance Association. She was of the Methodist faith.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel of St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 S.R. 207. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory for the residents' social activities to Activities Director Viva Symonett, care of Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center, 200 Mariner Health Way, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
Interment services will be private.
She was the loving wife to Robert Allen for 73 years; beloved mother to Faira Lee Tuzinowski and Toby Jane Fox; grandmother to Michael, Allison and Robert; great-grandmother to Todd, Tabatha and Cassaundra.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Little.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/18/08)
Funeral services for Clifford L. Allen, 94, who passed away unexpectly on Sunday morning, July 5, 2009, will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. at his former church, Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, 623 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala, Fla.
Mr. Allen was a resident of St. Augustine, residing at 219 Phoenetia Drive.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children and his caregiver, Mrs. Gracie L. Gardner, and family.
He was a member of the New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry, under the leadership of the Rev. Ronald L. Stafford.
Williams Funeral Home, Bartow, Fla., in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/10/09)
Edison Ford Allen, 77, of St. Augustine, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at home.
The Beaumont, Texas, native moved from Norfolk, Va., to St. Augustine in 2003. He was a retired U.S. Marine Corps master gunnery sergeant and a member of the Norfolk, Va., TSIGA Golf League, BFW, FRA and American Legion.
Services: Private services will be held at a later date. Burial: Cremation. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors: His wife, Jean Allen; a daughter, Jackie Allen; sons, George, Chris, Mark and Jeff Allen; brother, Percey and Louise Allen; step-children, Jack Curtis, Robbie Boggs and Michelle Hunt, and his extended family, Dave, Diane, Laura and Leah Rondinelli; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity.
Funeral arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park. Please view Mr. Allen's memorial page at www.craigfuneralhome.com.
(St. Augustine Record, 01/7/08)
Harold Wayne Allen, 76, went to be with our Lord on May 29, 2010, following a lengthy illness in Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine, Fla. Born in Swannanoa, N.C., to Edison and Annie Allen, he is survived by his brother, Thomas R. Allen of Greenville, S.C.; three children, Kathy Fleming, Mark Allen and Michael Allen; and his devoted wife, Phyllis.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a member of the Swannanoa Baptist Church and Arden Baptist Church. He was also an active member of his community in Campobello, S.C., after retiring from Ball Manufacturing Corporation in Arden. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman and dog trainer and a trophy-winning skeet shooter. He belonged to the North Carolina Wildlife Association and the Polk County Wildlife Club. He did numerous good deeds for his neighbors and friends. He will be missed immensely.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the children's education fund at St. Augustine Lighthouse. The family will hold private services in Asheville, N.C., at a later date.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 6/2/2010)
James David "Big Dave" Allen, 54, of St. Augustine, passed away on July 28, 2010, at his residence. He was a self-employed flooring installer for many years.
He is survived by sons, David Allen Jr., and wife Sarah of St. Augustine, and Clifton Allen and wife, Lizzette of Palm Coast; a sister, Lisa Allen of Douglasville, Ga.; a brother, Mike Allen of Henry County, Ga.; and granddaughters, Rylee Allen and Adelyn Allen.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/31/2010)
Lloyd Ray Allen, 86, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 11, 2008, at Our Family and Friends Assisted Living Facility. Mr. Allen was a native of Heber Springs, Ark., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 28 years. Mr. Allen was a retired communication specialist for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and served in the Rainbow Division of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Southern Baptist faith and the Army Rainbow Division Retirees.
Services: Private services are planned. Calling hours: None. Burial: Craig Memorial Cemetery.
Survivors: His daughter, Betty Wendt, Phoenix, Ariz.; son, Henry Glenn Allen, Munich, Germany. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carlene.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/19/08)
Robert C. Allen, 77, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Aug. 5, 2010, at his residence.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his brother, Charles Allen.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/7/2010)
Ronald David Allen, 53, of 1950 Sheridan Dr., St. Augustine, died June 8, 2008 at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center. Dave, as his friends called him, was born in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 1, 1954. His family moved to Jacksonville in 1956. He later attended Rebault High School. His family moved to the Clay Hill area of Clay County in 1972 where he resided until he moved to St. Augustine in 1974. He lived here off and on till his death and considered St. Augustine his home.
He worked as a truck driver by profession until he became unable to drive. He fought a long and exhausting battle with cancer.
The last seven or eight years, health providing, he worked for the St. Augustine Record as a newspaper hawker on the corner of Cordova and King Street. As one of the oldest and last hawkers left in the country he loved his job. He made many friends and enjoyed meeting people and giving directions to the tourist.
Dave was known as the 'man with many hats'. His most famous was the Davy Crocket coon skin had that he most often wore. He was always there in the middle of the street with his newspapers, his keen wit and friendly smile. He will be missed!
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 at Bethany Baptist Church on C.R. 208 in Bakersville at 7 p.m. All wishing to attend are invited and appreciated. Dave is survived by his mother, Sara G. Allen, and three brothers, Raymond, Randal and Darrell, all of Florida
(St Augustine Record, 06/10/08)
Tara Laceylynn Allen, 41, passed away on Aug. 6, 2011. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL; (904) 288-0025.
(Published in St. Augustine Record)
William Michael "Mike" Allen, 52, passed away at home July 30, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 20, 1956 in Norfolk, Va., the son of Richard Jerome "Jerry" Allen and Marie Hicks Allen.
Mike was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy in St. Augustine and Florida State University, and he obtained a law degree from Stetson University College of Law.
As a lawyer involved in real estate development, he began his career with Hall Properties, Inc. in Jacksonville. He then served as vice president of real estate for Stein Mart Inc., from 1993 to 2008.
Mike was a faithful member of Second Church of Christ, Scientist in Jacksonville and, subsequently, First Church of Christ, Scientist in Jacksonville Beach, where he served as First Reader, Board Chairman, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher.
An accomplished athlete, in high school Mike participated on the football, basketball, swim, golf, and track teams, and played water polo at FSU. He enjoyed playing sports with friends in the Jacksonville Bar Association Lawyers League. He also enjoyed golf, which he began as a youth at Hyde Park Golf Club and Duclay Country Club in Jacksonville. He enjoyed all water sports, including sailing, surfing, water skiing, and swimming.
Mike enjoyed working with children and read to students in the Readers Aloud program at Ponte Vedra/Palm Valley Elementary School. He was the founding chief of the Ponte Vedra Beach YMCA Indian Princess Creek tribe. He also enjoyed coaching his children in soccer and basketball.
He was a member of The Florida Bar, the International Council of Shopping Centers, a former member of Timuquana Country Club and a current member of the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.
A loving, supportive husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Mike is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Claiborne Allen; his children, Katherine Elizabeth Allen and William Claiborne Allen, Ponte Vedra Beach; sisters, Lenore Allen Upp (John), St. Augustine; Jennifer Allen, Jacksonville; Amy Allen, Tamarac; brother, Adam Allen (Joyce), Lake Worth; and grandmother, Frances Allen, Norfolk, Va. Mike is also survived by a wealth of extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Convention Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1505 2nd St., North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 or a charity of your choice.
Please visit the online tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com.
Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 08/01/09)
Donald R. Allender, 70, San Mateo, died Dec. 8, 2009, at the Samantha Wilson Care Center. Born in Wichita, Kan., he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a retired aircraft mechanic, having worked with Northrop Grumman.
Private services are planned.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/10/2009)
William L. Alley, 75, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 14, 2007, at The Hadlow Center Hospice Center in Jacksonville. Mr. Alley was a native of Lucasville, Ohio, born July 25, 1932, to William P. and Hazel M. (Buckner) Alley, and had resided in St. Augustine. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had worked for the Armco and Baltimore Steel companies as a supervisor.
Services: A memorial service will be held Jan. 12, 2008, at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors Funeral Home, 347 W. Center St., Marion, Ohio. Burial: Grand Prairie Cemetery with a veteran service conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council.
Survivors: His wife, Donna Alley; children, Deborah and Dotti Alley, both of St. Augustine, Dan Alley, Wichita Falls, Texas. step-sons, Jay, Florida, Jeff, Georgia, and John Martin, Iowa; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren; his brother, Sonny Alley, Arizona. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donita Alley Quarto and brothers, Jim and Nick Alley. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to any Marion, Ohio Hospice facility or to the Community Hospice Foundation, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Condolences may be sent to www.gunderhallandfolk.com.
Local arrangements are being provided by Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
In charge: Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors.
(St Augustine Record, 12/18/07)
Kevin E. Aitken, 48, St. Augustine, died Sept. 21, 2010, at his home.
He worked as a senior technician for A.O.L.
Private services are planned.
He is survived by his wife, Brett; daughters, Madelyn "Mera" and Victoria; and one son, Richard, all of St. Augustine.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 26, 2010)
John Thomas Altiery, 77, of St. Augustine, Fla., died June 9, 2010, at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Joliet Township, Ill., and had resided here for the past two years. He had worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, where he was the youngest American war hero and recipient of the Purple Heart.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Joliet, Ill.
He is survived by daughters, Dawn Machak, Sherwood, Ill., and Kelly Kerr, Joliet, Ill.; sons, John Altiery Jr. and Thomas Altiery, both of St. Augustine; sisters, Donna, Beverly, Renee and Sandra; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/10/2010)
Maria Esther Alvarez, 87, of Hastings died March 28, 2008, at Flagler Pines Nursing Home in Bunnell. Ms. Alvarez was a retired pharmacist.
Services: Private services are planned.
Survivors: Her daughter, Teresa Alpizar, Hastings; brother, Reinaldo Monteagudo, Miami. She was preceded in death by her son, Jose Alvarez.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 3/29/08)
Mark R. Amann, 67, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Atlanta, Ga., died Monday, July 27, 2009, at Hospice Atlanta after suffering a brain tumor.
Mark was the eldest son of now deceased Louis and Nancy Amann, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Atlanta, Ga.
He is survived by his daughter, Marcy A. Owens, her husband, Johnny S. Owens; three wonderful grandchildren; sister, Mary A. Destro; brother, Peter A. Amann; and nieces and one nephew.
Mark was a graduate of the Marist School and attended Christ the King Cathedral in Atlanta. Mark spent 16 special years in St. Augustine in volunteer service to such organizations as the Knights of Columbus, the Basilica of St. Augustine, the GOP, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Habitat for Humanity, Flagler Hospital and the St. Augustine Fire Department, all of which were greatly important to him.
The family will receive friends at the Craig Funeral Home Thursday evening, July 30, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. Prayer service to begin at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at the Basilica of St. Augustine on Friday at 11 a.m. followed by interment at San Lorenzo Cemetery. Donations may be made in Mark's memory to the St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record. 07/30/09)
Helen Catherine Amato, 72, of St. Augustine died Sept. 7, 2008, at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Fla.
Services will be announced.
She is survived by her sister, Marilyn, (Joe) Mickler of St. Augustine; nephews, Randy and Richard Mickler.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 9/9/08)
Richard "Dick" Ambrose passed away at sunrise, June 12, 2008, in Tucson, Ariz.
He was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Norton, Kan., to Leora Kuchera and Raymond Ambrose. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the beginning of World War II, flying hundreds of missions to the European front. At the end of the war he helped relocate concentration camp survivors and flew top German scientists Von Braun and Ley to the U.S. Following the war, he attended Stanford University.
He married Shirley Otter in 1948, and they settled in Manhattan, Kan., where he owned and operated several dairy plants, including Chappell's All Star, and a cattle ranch east of Manhattan. Upon retirement, he and second wife, Orlain, moved permanently to Tucson. Dick was an expert trap and skeet shootist, waterfowl hunter and fisherman, and an avid golfer well into his 80s. He had a lifelong love and compassion for animals of all kinds.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Orlain; daughter, Dena Raye Ambrose; and sister, Gloria Bartholomew. He leaves his loving family, son, Rick Ambrose; daughter, Bryanne Ambrose Hamilton (Bill), of St. Augustine; grandchildren, Richard Jason Ambrose, Emily Ambrose Zeka, Portia Ambrose, Jacob Hamilton and Grey Hamilton; one great-granddaughter, Aniston Zeka; nephews, Bart, Paul and Tarry Bartholomew.
Dick will be missed by family and friends alike. He will be missed on the golf course and telling stories around the card table at the Tucson Country Club. He will be missed in the middle of a corn field in Kansas, surrounded by 50,000 Canada geese. He will be missed on a Canadian lake, fishing for walleye and northern pike with his friend Bill Noble. He will be missed sitting by his pool, watching the birds and sunsets in his beloved Sonoran Desert, his loyal dog, Nickie, by his side. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to the Tucson Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited or the animal shelter of your choice.
A memorial gathering was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Tucson Country Club, with a future event to be held in Manhattan, Kan.
(St Augustine Record, 06/29/08)
Dalbert M. Ameil Sr., 74, St. Augustine, died Jan. 22, 2009, at his home.
He was born in Hartford, Conn., and had resided here since 2000, moving here from Connecticut. He had worked as a truck driver before retiring. He was a member of the American Deaf Association.
Private services are planned.
He is survived by three children, Diane Banaszewski, Covington, Ga., Dalbert M. Ameil Jr., St. Augustine, Rocky Ameil and his wife, Elaine, Odessa; his former wife, Marion Ameil, East Hartford, Conn.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other family members.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/25/09)
Patricia Hansen Ames, 77, of Crescent Beach, Fla., passed away June 14, 2011, at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida"s Bailey Center in St. Augustine.
Pat and her predeceased husband, Walter, lived much of their married life abroad, raising their three children in Venezuela and Puerto Rico before moving to St. Augustine in 1994.
A career Realtor, avid swimmer, stained glass artist and dog lover, she recently volunteered as a foster parent for S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue of St. Augustine.
Pat will forever be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother by her surviving children, Michael, Susan and Bradley; grandchildren, Samantha and Carter; and brother, Eric Hansen, of Birmingham, Ala.
A memorial service for Pat will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue of St. Augustine, Fla.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 28, 2011)
Walter M. Ames died Nov. 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Pat; sons, Michael and Bradley; daughter, Susan (Michael E.); brothers, Carter, Peter and Hunter; sister, Sally; and grandchildren, Samantha and Carter. He will be honored at Florida National Cemetery at a later date.
(St Augustine Record, 11/14/08)
Died Dec 15, 2008
Elizabeth Andersen, 89, of Tallahassee, died April 9, 2010, in Tallahassee. The service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the St. Andrews Lutheran Church by the Sea in Jacksonville Beach.
A native of Greely, Pa., she had lived in St. Augustine from 1985 until 2008. She was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church by the Sea.
Survivors include her daughter, Kristine Klob (husband, Marshall) of Tallahassee; grandchildren, Jason (wife, Brenda) and Robin; and her great-grandchildren, Jack, Eliza and Alanna.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Lutheran Church by the Sea, 1801 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
Fairchild Funeral Home (850-386-8686) is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 4/13/2010)
Eugene R. Anderson, 54, of Hastings, died April 22, 2008, at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center following along illness. Mr. Anderson was a native and lifelong resident of Hastings. He was a truck driver, a graduate of Walter E. Harris High School, class of 1972. He was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church of Hastings, sang in the Male Chorus and was a former member of Masonic Lodge of Hastings.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Lord's Temple, Hastings. Officiating: The Rev. Charles Ferguson. Calling hours: 6-7 p.m. Monday at Gethsemane MB Church, 7:30-9 p.m. at Coleman's Mortuary, and one hour before services Monday at the church.
Burial: Palatka Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Survivors: His wife, Barbara G. Anderson, Hastings; son, Chaddrick Anderson; daughters, Andrea Anderson and Jennifer Anderson, both of Hastings, and Tasha Foster, East Palatka; sisters, Carolyn Sainpaulin, Orlando, Valgene Simmons, Miramar, Fla., Gwendolyn Carey, Armstrong, Tiowana Johnson, Hastings; brothers, Raymond Anderson and Lorenzo Williams, both of Ontario, Canada, Ronald Williams, Charles Clark and Kevin Williams, all of Hastings; and other relatives and friends.
In charge: Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 4/26/08)
Juanita Anderson, 92, of Lakeland, Fla., died March 28, 2008, in Lakeland. Mrs. Anderson was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Feb. 4, 1916, grew up in St. Augustine and worked at the The Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh C. Anderson.
She is survived by two sons, Robert Anderson of Lakeland and Terrell Anderson of Charleston, S.C.; a daughter, Anita Jo Wagoner of Asheville, N.C.; four grandchildren, Lavonne Benson, Matt Borum, Shannon Fowler and Carmen Anderson; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Arlington Memorial Park, Jacksonville, on Thursday, April 3, with visitation from 10 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a graveside service.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com.
Heath Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Lakeland, Fla., assisted the family.
(St Augustine Record, 4/1/08)
Ludwig O. Anderson, 94 of Richboro, Pa., died peacefully Wednesday. Jan. 30, 2008 at Manor Care, Yardley. Born in Brunswick, Ga., Mr. Anderson was a former resident of St. Augustine, Fla., for 18 years. He was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Since retiring as an auto mechanic who owned his own garage, Ludwig enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with his family. He will be remembered by all as a kind and generous man.
Son of the late Gustav and Leila Fahm Anderson, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Butts Anderson, he is survived by his daughter, Alice Anna Herbert and her husband, William of Richboro; five loving grandchildren, five dear great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services and interment were privately held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements: Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro Pa.
(St Augustine Record, 2/3/08)
Martha Anderson, 65, DeLand, Fla., passed on Aug. 10, 2011 in Florida Hospital. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on May 29, 1946 to Alfonse and Dorothy Kolodziejczak. Martha was loved by her family, friends and all she came in contact with. She enjoyed spending her time around children, shopping, music, and conversation. She told interesting and beautiful stories. She was always there giving to others, unconditionally.
She will be greatly missed by her son Thomas Clayton Schafer; her grandson, Sean Schafer, who both reside in Plant City, Fla.; her brother, Alphonse Kolodziejczak and his wife, Mary Therrrien, who live in Williamsville, N.Y.; and her three sisters, Mary Leonardi, Michele Hackett, Maria Magruder and her husband Terry Magruder, who all reside in St. Augustine, Fla. Martha will also be missed by her niece, Angela O"Donnell, and nephews, Scott Leonardi and Oliver Kolodziejczak, who all live in St. Augustine.
Peace be with you, we love you Martha.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 17, 2011)
Uteaner Anderson, 88, of St Augustine died December 2, 2007 at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs Anderson was the mother of Joe Ann Anderson Ulmer, a Civil Rights demonstrator and one of the St Augustine Four. Mrs Andersonwas born June 23, 1919. She was united in marriage to the late Hurley Anderson Sr, and the mother of 13 children. She was an active member and deaconess of Zion Baptist Church.
She retired from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, where she was employed for 23 years.
Uteaner was an active supporter of the Civil Rights demonstration and also an active supporter of her daughter's involvement in the demonstration during 1963. The youths were refused service at the Woolworth lunch counter and were subsequently sent to a reformatory school. Six months later they were released by the Governor's cabinet in 1964. Uteaner was a faithful supporter of the four youths, she even refused to sign the petition proposed for the parents of the four youth to sign and she also supported the Embrace our Youth Committee of St Augustine, FL.
Funeral services will be held 1 pm Saturday at Zion Baptist Church with the Rev James Samms, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.Viewing will be held 5 to 8 pm Friday in the chapel of Leo C Chase & Son Funeral Home and from noon Saturday until the hour of service at the church.
She is survived by her sons, Hurley Anderson Jr, Miami, Edward Anderson, Vermont James Anderson and Randell (Anna) Anderson, all of St Augustine, The Rev Kendall Kent (Karen) Anderson, Avery Anderson, both of Jacksonville; daughters, Joe Ann Ulmer, Jacksonville and Dr Fay Anderson Davis, St Augustine; 45 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded also in death by her sons, Donald Anderson, Cornelious Anderson and Albert Anderson; and daughters, Patricia Ann Anderson and Delores Washington.
(St Augustine, 12/07/07)
William L. Anderson Sr., 84, of St. Augustine, Fla., died June 13, 2011, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring,
He was born In Milledgeville, Ga., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past four years. He had retired as a manager with Southern Bell. A graduate of the Georgia Military College, he also served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during World War II.
Mr. Anderson was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. He was an avid antique collector.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dr. Dudley Weaver, pastor, officiating. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing to may make a contribution in his memory to Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; daughters, Jackie Burford (John); Boca Raton, Fla., and Judy Glisson (Kieth) St. Johns, Fla.; son, William Anderson Jr. (Jerry) St. Augustine; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, J.D. Anderson.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in St. Augustine Record on June 14, 2011
Zamarrious DaMarcus Anderson, 2, St. Augustine, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at E.A. Kelley Memorial COGIC at 11 a.m. Saturday, with Elder Donald Kelly, pastor, officiating. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. at Chase Chapel. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Tanika Anderson, St. Augustine; father, Willie Reynolds, Palatka; sisters, Zanteria Reynolds and Dashionnah Bullard; brother, Willie Reynolds, IV; and grandparents, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/5/2010)