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Helen Andrasko, 96, passed away Nov. 30, 2010, at Ponce Care Center.
She was born on July 25, 1914, to Charles and Helen Skuda in Proctor, Vt. She married her beloved husband, John, on Oct. 1, 1935, and together they enjoyed more than 75 years together. She was a devoted homemaker and helped in the family business. Helen and John enjoyed traveling and vacationed in Florida since 1947, moving to south Florida in 1968 then to St. Augustine in 2003.
Helen and John both obeyed the Gospel and were baptized unto Christ. They both were active and supported foreign and local missions through the Church of Christ, proclaiming the Word of God to the world. Locally, they worshipped at the Church of Christ in St. Augustine.
Helen is survived by her husband, John Andrasko; son, Russell Andrasko of St. Augustine; daughter, Joan Peterson of Albuquerque, N.M.; grandchildren, Russell Andrasko Jr. of Thetford, Vt., Susan Pomar of St. Augustine, Wayne Andrasko of Napa, Calif., Michele Peterson of Denver and Marshal Peterson of Houston; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was loved by her family and will be missed.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Craig Memorial Park.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 2, 2010)
Betty Joyce Andreu, 61, a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, died Dec. 13 at Haven Hospice.
Survivors include: daughters Karen Andreu, St. Augustine, and Amy Barnett, Weirsdale, Fla.; sisters, Etta Pearson, Hazelhurst, Ga., Virginia Alligood, St. Augustine, Sami McKenzie, Dallas, Ga.; brothers, Ray McSwain, Dallas, Ga., and Jessie McSwain, St. Augustine; grandchildren, Keith Andreu, St. Augustine, Sydney Barnett, Weirsdale, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Roger Allen Andreu.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Greenlawn Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 12/22/07)
Esther (Sissy) Andreu, 80, went to the Lord with her family by her side on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Flagler Hospital after an extended illness.
Born on Sept. 22, 1928, in St. Augustine to Ambrose and Esther Nelson Colee, Esther was the youngest of eight children and a proud member of one of the prominent founding families who helped settle St. Augustine in the 18th century. Wed to Lloyd (Buck) Andreu in 1948, Esther was a devoted wife and mother who worked for more than 50 years as a medical assistant for five family practice physicians associated with Flagler Hospital (Drs. White, Devito, O'Connell, Hayes and Gunn). She was also a member of the San Sebastian Catholic Church. But most of all, Esther will be remembered for a lifetime of selfless care-giving to her brothers and sisters and extended family and friends. She always put the needs of her family and friends before her own.
Esther was also active in a number of local organizations, including the Menorcan Cultural Society, the Riverview Country Club, the St. Augustine Ballroom Dance Association and Heart Fund Ball.
Esther is survived by her daughter, Janet Andreu Jones of Tampa; her daughter, Marlene and husband Greg Brubaker of Gainesville; her granddaughter, Shannon, and husband, Quentin Ball of St. Augustine, Fla.; and two other granddaughters, Megan Brubaker of Tampa and Carly Brubaker of Gainesville. Esther was preceded in death by her sisters, Naomi, Edith, Lucille and Estelle, and brothers, Sterling, Louis and Ambrose Jr.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home with a short prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. A special video tribute to Esther will be presented at 6:40 p.m. just prior to the prayer service. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at San Sebastian Catholic Church with burial following at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a contribution in Esther's memory to the Alzheimer's Association online at www.alz.org, by phone (1-800-272-3900), or by mail (Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633). A special tribute site has been set up on the Web site to accept donations in Esther's name.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home and Crematory.
(St Augustine Record, 12/09/08)
Fredrick J. "Freddie" Andreu, 78, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 20, 2008, at Orange Park Medical Center.
He was born in St. Augustine and lived most of his life in the area. He was a veteran of the Korean War who served in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a brick and stone mason for many different contractors in St. Johns County.
Services: A private service will be held at a later date.
Survivors: His wife, Bettie Andreu, of St. Augustine; a daughter, Rosemary Goodge, of Orlando; sons John Mayer of Indiana, and Paul Mayer and James Michael Mayer, both of Palatka; and 12 grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 2/24/08)
The long and distinguished life of Robert (Robbie) Andreu has come to a peaceful end. Andreu, 87, passed away on Oct. 21, 2010, surrounded by family members at the Hadlow Community Hospice in Jacksonville.
A native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine and a proud Minorcan, Andreu was a veteran of World War II, a former attorney for the city of St. Augustine and a county judge.
Andreu was born on Nov. 1, 1922, at the Florida East Coast Hospital in St. Augustine. He attended local public schools and graduated from Ketterlinus High School in 1941. At Ketterlinus, he was the captain of the football team his senior year and also played basketball and ran track.
Andreu enrolled at the University of Florida in the fall of 1941 and was on the freshman football team. He left school shortly after the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor to enlist with the Army Air Corps.
Andreu served as a bombardier on a B-17 Flying Fortress and flew 35 missions over Europe, including several into Germany. His plane, nicknamed "Miss Wing Ding," fought in some of the most harrowing battles in Europe, such as St. Lo during D-Day and the destruction of war production factories in the German cities of Leipzig and PeenemŸnde. He was part of the 401st Bomb Group in the Eighth Air Force and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross one of the highest awards for valor given by the United States and the Air Medal with 14 oak leaf clusters.
After concluding his military service, Andreu returned to the University of Florida, where he graduated with a law degree in 1949. He then returned to St. Augustine to open his law practice.
In 1955, he became the St. Augustine City Attorney, a position he held until 1978, when Gov. Reuben Askew appointed him County Judge for St. Johns County. He was subsequently re-elected and served on the bench until his retirement in 1989. Andreu also served as a small claims court judge for St. Johns County from 1952 through 1972.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Memorial Lutheran Church, Pastor Kerry Hinkley, officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery with military honors.
Andreu married the former Muriel Estelle Nelson in 1950 and the couple had three children, Sandra Cornelison (Bruce), Robbie Jr. (Jill) and Tim (Luann).
Andreu was preceded in death by his wife Muriel and married the former Martha Brothers in 1980.
Andreu also was preceded in death by his parents (Robert and Mamie Andreu), sister (Betty Ann Loveland) and stepson Robert Brothers.
Andreu is survived by his wife, Martha; his three children; his stepson William; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Andreu was active in the community. He was member of the Kiwanis Club, the Ponce DeLeon Country Club and the Memorial Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council for numerous years. He also was involved in numerous other civic organizations.
An avid supporter of the University Florida and a lifelong Gators football fan, Andreu was known for the orange and blue cars he drove around town over the years and the large Gators flag that he flew in his front yard. He also had a passion for golf and playing with his numerous golfing buddies, affectionately known as the "thieves."
In lieu of flowers, donations to the N.E. Community Hospice would be gratefully appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 23, 2010)
Elder Carolyn Joyce Andrews, 59, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine following an extended illness. The daughter of Johnnie Mae Andrews Wise and Curtis Joshua Rayam, Sr., she was a native of Palatka and a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. She was a 1966 graduate of Richard J. Murray High School. In 1970, she earned a B.S. in psychology at Bethune Cookman College, Daytona Beach. She served the Lord faithfully as an associate minister at Lighthouse Church of God. In October 2002, she was ordained as an Elder under the leadership of Pastor Chris Washington at "A" Level Christian Community Church. She was a longtime Social and Rehabilitative Services Supervisor at the former Fla. Dept. of HRS (now known as DCF). She has served as an administrator, teacher, office manager, and entrepreneur over her 30+ years career. In ministry, she was the founder & owner of "Just Ask Me Services." She was a prayer instructor, a workshop and seminar leader, and a former host of "Face to Face" (church television ministry). She opened her life up to others, as well as her heart to let others see a "work-in-progress" so that hope could be established abolishing hopelessness.
To cherish her memories: Father, Curtis J. Rayam, Sr., Orlando; brothers, Alphonso (Evangeline) Horner, Miami; Curtis J. Rayam, Jr., Hardy (Cheryl) Rayam, Alfred Rayam, all of Orlando; and Thomas (Elaine) Rayam, Alabama; a host of aunts and uncles, especially Julia Mae Parker, St. Petersburg and Willie (Hazel) Andrews, Mary Elizabeth (Sam) Whitfield of Palatka. She was a godmother and a spiritual mother of countless individuals; special cousins, Marion (Eugene) Evans and Kenny Andrews, both of Palatka; Beverly Parker and Mary Barnes, both of St. Petersburg; Jackie (Gerome) Laster, Valdosta, GA.; Audrey Parker, Irmo, SC; Colonel Mary Joe (Marvin) Shank, Atlanta, GA.; and Joyce Ann (Larry) Jones, North Hill, Calif.; and a host of loving relatives and colleagues in both the Andrews and Rayam family, many other prayer partners and friends.
Visitation of family and friends will be Friday, Dec. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the "Chapel of Serenity." Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m., at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, 4909 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka. Interment will be at Oak Hill West Cemetery in Palatka. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel.
(St Augustine Record, 12/16/07)
Charles J. Andrews, 73, died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 23, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was the loving husband of 52 years to his wife, Janet.
He died peacefully, surrounded by his eight children, whom he adored: Charlie Andrews, St. Augustine, Ed Andrews, Mansfield, Mass., Mary Cralley, Princeton, Minn., Janet Andrews and Theresa Merrill, both of Plainville Mass., Mark Andrews, New Sharon, Maine, Jane Bigelow, Dundee, Fla., and Ann Tallman of N. Attleboro, Mass. Charles is also survived by 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He served in the National Guard for six years and was a machinist at Hill Machine Co. for 24 years, then Harwood Engineering for eight years, both in Massachusetts. Charles was born in Boston, Mass., and lived most of his life with Janet in Plainville, Mass., where they attended St. Martha's Catholic Church.
A memorial mass will be held there this summer. There will also be a memorial mass at Corpus Christi here in St. Augustine, where Charlie and his wife were parishioners.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/27/08)
Faye (Braden) Andrews, formerly of Moline/Rock Island and Key Largo, Fla., passed on June 22, 2010, in Florida. Faye was born on Oct. 5, 1937, in Moline, to Henry and Drucilla (Smith) Braden. She was graduate of Moline Sr. High class of 1956.
Memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home, the Rev. David Shokes, officiating.
Survivors are children, Teri (Dave) Fuller, Fred, and Steven Andrews, all of St Augustine, Fla.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy (Mary) Braden of Bettendorf, Iowa, and George (Twila) Braden of Bloomington, Ill.; and a sister, Janet Pflieder of Ohio.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/25/2010
Thelma Rose Andrews, 87, of St Augustine, died December 1, 2007 at Flagler Hospital. Mrs Andrews was a native of Hastings, FL, and was a lifelong resident of St Johns County
Services: A memorial service will be held 11 a m Thursday at the Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors: Her daughters, Mary Hall and Pat Cranford; one son, Roy Andrews, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
(St Augustine Record 12/05/07)
Deacon Tommie Lee Andrews, 85, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 22, 2010, at home. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served and was former chairman of the Deacon Board. He was retired from the Florida East Coast Railroad.
He is survived by a dedicated wife, Virginia Andrews, St. Augustine; his children, Walter Andrews, Cordelia, Ga., Curtis C. Andrews and Clarice P. Jackson, both of Detroit; and a host of grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, at St. Paul AME Church, the Rev. Ron Rawls, pastor, with the Rev. Sidney Hardy, officiating. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist and 10 a.m. until the hour of service on Saturday. Burial will be at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/26/2010)
Mary Torti Androski, 95, died in Needham, Mass., on Dec. 28, 2011, at Wingate Nursing Home.
She is survived by son, Anthony C. Torti; daughters, Dianne M. Impallaria and Linda M. Joyce. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
A memorial service was held at St. Paul Church, Washington Street in Wellesley, Mass. She was a resident of St. Augustine for more than 25 years. She lived at St. Augustine Shores and was a member of St. Augustine Shores Golf Club. She had many friends in St. Augustine.
George A. Doherty Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 10, 2011)
Mary Hartley Angus (Farrar) went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 23, 2011.
She was born in Jacksonville, Fla., on Dec. 18, 1919, to the proud parents of Raymond and Maude Mickler.
She is survived by three sons, Leroy (Carol) Hartley, Lee (Rosalyn) Hartley, and Fredrick (Linda) Hartley; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; sisters, Virginia Riley, Martha (George) Wide, Louise Johnson and Frances (Johnny) Howard; sister-in-law Latrell Mickler; and brothers, Charles Mickler and Paul (Jean) Mickler.
She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Barbara Jean Hartley; her husbands, Leroy (Pete) Hartley, Bill Farrar, and Herbert Angus; sister Annie Clare Greene; and brothers Daniel Mickler, Newman (Buddy) Mickler, Joseph Mickler. And Yulee R. Mickler.
She was affectionately known as sister, Grandma Hartley, Grama, Aunt Mary Theresa, but the name she treasured most was mother. She was devout Catholic; her religion and family being closest to her heart.
There will be a memorial Mass on Feb. 2, 2011, at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Elkton, Fla., with The Rev. Tim Lindenfelser officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests contributions be made to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 North San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 in loving memory of Mary Hartley Angus.
(St Augustine Record, January 30, 2011)
Brent Angyalfy, 22, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Dec. 20, 2008, in a diving accident.
He was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He was currently attending Florida Community College in Jacksonville and would have obtained his associate's degree in the spring. His goal was to attend the building construction program at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
He held his boat captain's license and was an avid fisherman and scuba diver. He loved to surf and was a body boarder who had qualified and participated in the East Coast Championships. He played paddle tennis on the beach and courts around St. Augustine. He was a member of the St. Johns County Lifeguard Corps. He was a hunter and snowboarder. Brent was kind, polite, gentle, fair and a hard worker. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday(today) at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held 1 p.m. until time of services at Craig Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Project Skate Inc., account No. 0300006608, at the Bank of St. Augustine.
A celebration of Brent's life will follow at the St. Augustine Boating Club, 611 Boating Club Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
There will be a "paddle out" at 11 a.m. Sunday on Vilano Beach at the walkover just north of the Villages of Vilano.
He is survived by his parents, Billy and Judy Angyalfy; sister, Summer Angyalfy Snoek (Gavin); brother, Alex Angyalfy; maternal grandmother, Mrs. John (Hon) Versaggi; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Joan Angyalfy, all of St Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/27/08)
Bengt Hubert Agelii, 65, of Houston, Texas, died Jan. 30, 2008, at Odyssey Health Care Center in Conroe, Texas. Mr. Agelii was a native of Stockholm, Sweden and had resided in St. Augustine for many years. Mr. Agelii was a Swedish Navy veteran and later held various engineering and professional positions.
Services: A remembrance gathering will be held in his honor at his home in Houston at a later date.
Survivors: His wife, Ming Chen Sung Agelii, Houston; sons, Axel Agelii, Houston, and Per Agelii, Sweden; daughters, Marie Agelii and Eva Lind; several grandchildren in Stockholm.
In charge: Carnes Funeral Home, Houston, Texas.
(St Augustine Record, 2/8/08)
Flavia H. Anthony, daughter of John David and Beryl Marie Boydston Hall, was born April 25, 1924, in Camp, Ark. She died Jan. 19, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla., at the age of 84 after a series of illnesses that finally took her life after 15 months.
Survivors include her husband, Richard A. Anthony of St. Augustine, Fla.; her two daughters, Phylis Moyer of Corinth, Miss., and Gail Nowlin of St. Augustine; her two sons, Lanny Hatman of Corinth and Gary Hatman of Harrison Township, Mich.; and three stepchildren, David Anthony, Holly Anthony and Beth Anthony; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
Flavia worked almost her entire life outside the home but was a dedicated mother and wife. She celebrated 35 years of marriage. Nothing came before her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a business woman.
Services are Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Burks Chapel, Camp, Ark., with burial to follow in the Burks Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home of Salem, Ark.
(St Augustine Record, 01/23/09)
Dorothy A. Appenzeller, 87 of St. Augustine, Fla., died Oct. 4, 2009, at her home. She was born in England on Nov. 11, 1921, and had served in the English Army as an ambulance driver in World War II. She married Sgt. Maj. Henry Posner, who was serving in the U.S. Army.
Dorothy and her son, Stratton and daughter, Janice came to the United States in 1947. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. on her birthday Nov. 11, 2009, at her home.
She is survived by daughter, Janice Edge, Grandin, Fla.; son, Stratton Posner, St. Augustine; brother, Eric Neeve, Gray County, Ga.; and two grandchildren, Kim Rist and Stratton W. Posner.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/06/09)
Jeanne Aramini, 76, passed away on March 23, 2010, following a tragic automobile accident.
She has been a loyal employee at Walmart for the past 10 years. Jeanne will be lovingly remembered as the "Life of the party" because she loved to laugh, sing and dance.
She is survived by her son, Victor Aramini Jr. of Westboro, Mass.; three daughters, Gail Metcalf of Auburn, Mass., Debbie Stratton and Melissa Aramini, both of St. Augustine; brother, Robert Pelletier of Oxford, Mass; sister, Marie Senecal of Worcester, Mass.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, Victor Aramini Sr., and son Bobby Aramini preceded her in death.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be said on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with celebrant Father William Mooney.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 3/25/2010)
Funeral services celebrating the life of Nancy A. Archambeault, 74, of St. Augustine, who passed away on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at home, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, in the chapel at Clymer Funeral Home.
The family will be receiving friends from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Clymer Funeral Home.
Nancy was born in Watervliet, N.Y., and moved to St. Augustine recently. She was a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church and volunteered at the Humane Society. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo and crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank Archambeault of St. Augustine; son, Frank Archambeault Jr. of St. Augustine; daughters, Terri Cardova of Troy, N.Y., Lorrie Archambeault of Troy, N.Y., Kelly Claus of St. Augustine, Joanne Susko of Troy, N.Y., and Karen Koloss and Nancy Desautals, both of St. Augustine; 20 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
Nancy is predeceased by her daughter June Graham.
Donations may be made in Nancy's name to St. Augustine Humane Society, P.O. Box 133, St. Augustine, FL 32085.
The Family of Mrs. Archambeault entrusted the arrangements to Clymer Cremations and Funeral Home.
(St. Augustine Record, January 6, 2011)
(St Augustine Record, 01/05/2011)
Ali N. Ardakoc died Jan. 6, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.
Ali was born in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sept. 7, 1927. He moved here from New York after 56 years and spent 16 years in Florida.
He is survived by his ex-wife and sons, Edward and Denis Ardakoc.
(St Augustine Record, January 20, 2011)
George Ardente, 92, St. Augustine, passed away at Ponce Care Center on Jan. 18, 2011.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Craig Memorial Park, with Father William Mooney officiating.
He is survived by his wife, Blanche; sons, George (Bud) and Gregory; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 20, 2011)
Mamie Arenofsky, 93, of Bayonne, N.J., died Aug. 7, 2010, at Roberts Hospice Care Center in Palatka.
She is survived by her daughter, Beth, and husband, Kalmun Lee; grandson, Marc; and two great-grandchildren.
She was a volunteer at Flagler Hospital Gift Shop in her retirement and a founding member of Temple Bet Yam. She enjoyed playing canasta and mah-jongg.
Shiva will be at Besty and Kal"s house at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010.
(St Augustine Record, 8/10/2010)
Roy James Arlotte, 84, of St. Augustine, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1925, in Weston-Super-Mare, England. At the end of World War II, he joined the British diplomatic corps and served for 30 years as a communications specialist in embassies around the world. While in Burma, he met and married the former Suzanne Celine Phillips.
He retired in Washington, D.C., in 1975 and then worked for 15 years with the Washington Metro. In 1990, he retired a second time and moved to St. Augustine. He authored a book based upon his studies of astronomy called "Cosmic Red Shift."
He was a kind and generous man who enjoyed various pursuits from astronomy to picnics at Washington Oaks and watching the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He is survived by his four daughters, Cheryl Birkhimer (Karl), Sandra Hunter, Chrystal Atkin, Andrea Tate; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne, and a grandchild, Antoinette.
In lieu of flowers or sympathy gifts, the family asks friends to make a donation to the St. Augustine Humane Society, P.O. Box 133, St. Augustine, FL 32085.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/13/2010)
Anthony N. Armata, Nov. 7, 1926 to Jan. 2, 2011, born of Italian descent from Vite, Italy, son of Erazamo and Patrina - who had five sons and one daughter (Florence, the only remaining sibling).
Erazmo started the fruit and vegetable business still in existence in the Bronx, N.Y. The brothers, Pete, Frank, Joe, and Nick, established a career in the family business, while Tony chose another path in life.
A graduate of LaSalle Academy in NYC and a varsity letterman on the basketball team, he began to shape his future. Tony attended St. John's University and then was drafted into the army during World War II, in which he was the captain of the G.I. Basketball Team and was also infamous for being a cook (family joke).
The war ended and Tony was accepted into Bowling Green, earned a degree in P.E. and was on the roster of the basketball team, which at the time won a bid into the NIT basketball tournament. At the time, this was the equivalent of being selected for a bid into the current, very prestigious NCAA tourney! Patrina, Tony's mom, became ill and so he returned home to help care for his mom and was accepted to Adelphi University, in which he was the captain of the basketball team. He went on to NYU, earned his master's degree and dabbled in chiropractic work. His passion, however, clearly was in the field of P.E. and athletics and was soon hired at Bishop Laughlin as a teacher and coach. Basketball continued to be a driving force in his life, and he still holds the Press League record for scoring 71 points in a single game!
Tony later accepted the position at Central Islip H.S. in Suffolk County, Long Island, where he became a legend in the basketball world, pioneering the "full court press," winning two county championships, numerous coaches of the year honors, and most importantly shaping the lives of so many children he coached and loved! Tony also took great pride as basketball camp director, pool coordinator and was awarded many citations for a career that spanned 38 years! Tony retired in 1989 from teaching, dabbled in the real estate market and eventually relocated to St. Augustine, Fla., with his adoring wife of 55 blessed years! Isabella Driscoll of Irish and English decent, nurse and mother of six children, was and will always be his eternal soul mate, filled with love, joy, compassion, dignity and respect. She cared for Tony and afforded him the opportunity to proudly pass in the peace of Christ our Lord! Tony is now with God in heaven, reunited with his son Michael, who died in a tragic car accident at an early, tender age of 23.
Tony is survived by his wife, Isabella; sons, John, Tony (and Lynn), Jimmy (and Karen); daughters, Susie and Terry; and grandchildren, Michael and Anthony, Casey and Amy.
Dad and mom were most proud of being the original charter members for Catholics United for the Faith, responsible for the evaluation of Catechism, which was the guiding force for all religious education. Dad was then invited by the bishop to represent the Laity in the meeting to discuss catechesis.
In St. Augustine, he was a Carmelite and was also an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister. His dedication to religious observations and commitments throughout his life was unyielding. He would arise extra early each morning to attend church and receive the sacrament of communion. Although it was very early, his children regard this time in our lives as special and ultimately important in shaping our moral characters, not to mention getting in good with the nuns at St. Patrick's, which is where we attended school. When we informed him last year that he was nominated to get into the Suffolk Hall of Fame for his achievements his only response was, "Will it get me into the gates of heaven?" and then proudly smiled.
In our last visit with dad, we knew his time on this earth was limited and gently held his hand as we sat beside him on the bed. Dad turned, looked at me and then to mom saying, "Isabel, why is Jimmy holding my hand?" The room exploded into thunderous laughter as dad's sense of humor prevailed on a day that was otherwise clouded by a sad set of good-byes! We held his hand gently that day as he had done so many times before for so many of his children and wished him a good night. Peace, love, joy and happiness dad, we look forward to seeing you again in heaven!
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday (today) at Craig Funeral Home, with a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 6 to January 7, 2011)
John Alexander Armstrong, Jr. died on Feb. 23, 2010 at San Marco Terrace. He was born in St. Augustine on May 4, 1922, the first of three children for Maria Virginia Hernandez of St. Augustine and John A. Armstrong of Jacksonville. He attended public schools in Jacksonville, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School in 1940. Summers were often spent in St. Augustine where his maternal grandparents, Henry E. Hernandez and Alice Markle owned the Ocean View Hotel.
After a short course at Massey"s Business College, he worked for the Florida Dry cleaning and Laundry Board and, later, the U.S. Corps of Engineers, while saving money for college. He began studies at the University of Chicago in 1942, but was inducted in the army in November, serving with the 514th Engineer Depot in Liege, Belgium, during 1944-45.
He earned the Ph.B. and MA degrees from Chicago, then returned to Europe in 1949 as a member of the University"s mission to the University of Frankfurt, Germany. In 1950 he enrolled at Columbia University, where he received his Ph.D. in public law and government and the Certificate of the Russian Institute in 1953. Research for his dissertation on "Ukrainian Nationalism during World War II" involved interviews with Ukrainians, Germans, and other participants, as well as analysis of German documents. This was published in 1955, with new editions in 1963 and 1990.
Other books were "Ideology, Politics, and Government in the Soviet Union," "Soviet Partisans in World War II," "The Soviet Bureaucratic Elite," "The Politics of Totalitarianism," "The European Administrative Elite," and "Nations before Nationalism." In addition, he wrote numerous articles and reviews and served on various academic and governmental committees.
He made many research trips to the Soviet Union and lived in France, Germany, and England; but his preferred destinations were Mediterranean cities, where he enjoyed photographing early Christian mosaics and Islamic architecture.
Professor Armstrong taught at the University of Denver, Columbia University, and for 32 years at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, from which he retired in 1986. He was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and various professional organizations, including the American Association for Slavic Studies, of which he was a past president. As a tour guide at the Cathedral Basilica, he emphasized the historical development of Catholicism in Northeast Florida.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine, the Rev. Andy Blaszkowski, Parochial Vicar, officiating. Burial in San Lorenzo Cemetery.
He married Annette Taylor in 1952. They have three daughters, Janet (David Blau), Carol (Terry Wilkins), and Kathryn (Vladimir Oustimovitch); three grandchildren: Kathryn, Michael, and Jack; his brother, Henry E. Armstrong; and numerous cousins. His sister, Alicia Ransom, is deceased.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/26/2010)
Freda Armstrong, St. Augustine, wife of legendary University of Denver hockey coach and NHL star Murray Armstrong, died of heart failure on March 24, 2011. She was 97.
She was known to her friends as Sis. Sis and Murray were inseparable until his death Dec. 8, 2010. They met in her hometown, Syracuse, N.Y., while he was playing for an NHL farm team and were married seven years later in 1942.
One of her fondest memories was the Detroit Red Wings' 1943 championship in which Murray played. "I got to drink Champagne from the Stanley Cup," she said.
They retired to Venice, Fla., in 1977 and in 2000, moved to St. Augustine to be closer to their son and his wife. Sis was an enthusiastic golfer and played regularly at St. Augustine Shores Golf Club until she was 95, when back and balance problems forced her to quit.
She is survived by her son, Rob, a Flagler College professor.
Memorial donations should be directed to Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Arrangements by St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 1, 2011)
Martha Armstrong, 86, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 16, 2009, at the Ponce De Leon Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings of which she was the eldest. She attended public school in Putnam County and furthered her education in Tallahassee at the Trade School of Sewing and retired from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. She was a member of Tabernacle M.B. Church and served dutifully on the Deaconess Board, Missionary Society and Choir No. 1.
She is survived by a loving and devoted family, husband of 53 years, George Armstrong; her children, Johnel N., Gregory B., and Joel E. White, Sharon W. Williams and Juliet Thompson; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins and many sorrowing friends.
Services for Mrs. Armstrong are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at Tabernacle MB Church, the Rev. Richard A. Madison Sr., pastor. Calling hours are 5 to 7 on Friday at the church and 10 a.m. until service hour on Saturday. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery.
Professional services are entrusted to Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home
(St Augustine Record, 11/19/2009)
Aubrey Allen Arnn Jr., 57, died suddenly of an aneurysm on Jan. 1, 2010, in Flagler Beach, Fla.
He is survived by wife, Tracy Arnn; mother, Margaret Arnn; father, Aubrey Sr.; siblings, Sharon and her husband Brad, David and his wife Lisa and their children Joshua and Cash, Matthew and his wife Corrie.
After graduating from Winter Park High School, Aubrey served in the U.S. Marines, then graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1977. He worked in a variety of executive positions with Eastern Airlines and with Federal Express in Macon, Ga., and in Tucson, Ariz., until he and his wife opened a bed-and-breakfast in 1999 in St. Augustine. Aubrey was a passionate soccer and rugby player, a devout Washington Redskins fan, a world traveler and a lover of art and good cigars.
He was a devoted husband, son, brother and a loyal friend. Aubrey will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved him.
A small memorial took place Jan. 2, 2010, on Flagler Beach, in celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers or gifts, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
(St Augustine Record, 1/10/2010)
Colquitt L. Arnold, 74, of St. Augustine, Fla., died March 23, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Green Cove Springs, Fla., and has resided here all his life. He served in the Florida Army National Guard for eight years. Mr. Colquitt Arnold was a farmer and timber grower and loved working with wood. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge No. 829.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, his nephew Mark Bainbridge officiating. Visitation will be held noon until time of services, also at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gloria; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Ronnie Lester; son and daughter-in-law, Colquitt Christopher and Elizabeth Arnold; all of St. Augustine; three grandchildren, Jennifer Leigh Kennington, Jillian Lynn Cameron and Ada Victoria Arnold; great-grandchild, Hunter Aaron Cameron.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/25/2010)
Guy Hudson Arnold, age 71, of Fernandina Beach, passed away at his home on August 23, 2011. Born and raised in Covington, Va., Guy served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. and retired from the U.S. Air Force as Master Sergeant.
After his years of service in the military he taught business management at both the University of Maryland and Cheyenne Community College in Wyoming. Once retired from the Air force he and his family relocated to Florida. Guy loved living on the sea and has been a resident of Fernandina Beach since 1994. He was a skillful Civil War re-enactor; he published and revised many Civil war manuals. Guy was a talented and gifted painter and writer. In his youth, he served with the Peace Corps. in Tunisia. Guy enjoyed: scuba diving, running, archeology, and other philosophical, intellectual and artistic pursuits. He will be missed by many, including his children, Cindy and Michael, his two Granddaughters, Montana and MaKinley, and his mother, Louise Fox.
Grave-side services with military honors will be held at nine a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 4, 2011)
Lorainne Joan Arnold, 68, of St. Augustine, died Aug. 8, 2008, at Shands in Gainesville.
No services are planned.
She is survived her husband of 46 years, Kenneth Arnold; sons, Richard, of Indianapolis, and Kenneth, of Baldwin, N.Y.; and grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle, Charlotte, Madison, Adam, Eva and Theodore.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/10/08)
Patrick A. Arnold, 40, of North Kingstown, R.I., passed away Monday at home. He was the beloved husband of Joy M. (Foster) Arnold. Born in North Kingstown, he was a loving son of March W. Arnold of St. Augustine, Fla., and the late Leslie Ann Moss.
Patrick was the owner and operator of Sideinc Co. Inc. and had served in the United States Army. He was a member of the R.I. Builders Association. An avid football enthusiast, he was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was the devoted father of Jordan Marie Arnold of North Kingstown; cherished brother of Thomas L. Costello of Pittsburgh, Allen Arnold of St. Augustine, and Steven Charboneau and his wife, Erica; caring son-in-law of Chester and Jeanne Foster of Warwick; and brother-in-law of Lynn and Joe DelVecchio. He is also survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to visitation 10 a.m. until noon Thursday, followed by reflections of family and friends in The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., Route 5, Warwick, R.I. (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to The Cancer Research Fund of Miriam Hospital, P.O. Box H, Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated.
The funeral home Web site is www.murphyfuneralhomes.org.
(St Augustine Record, 4/20/2010
JoAnn Artz, 54, of St. Augustine, died on May 26, 2010, at her home. She was born on July 7, 1955, in Avon Park, Fla., and grew up in Bowling Green, Fla. She had been a resident of St. Augustine for the past 23 years, moving here from Wauchula, Fla. JoAnn was a licensed practical nurse who worked for many years at the Ponce Care Center and had most recently been working as a childcare worker. She was a person who loved life and found great pleasure in gardening and cooking. Above all, JoAnn loved her family and especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Michael Artz; sons, Hans Bolding of Palm Coast and Nathan Bolding of Jacksonville; a stepson, Evan Artz of St. Augustine; her parents, Willard and Elsie Smith of Orlando; a brother, Michael Smith, a sister, Lisa Ennis, both of Orlando; and her precious grandchildren, Peyton Bolding, Tegan Bolding, Isaac Artz, Natalie Bolding and Madison Bolding.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/28/2010)
Roy T. Arzberger, 85, of St. Augustine, died Oct. 2, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 25 years, moving here from North Babylon, N.Y. He worked in industrial scheduling for Northrop Grumman, retiring in 1984 after 24 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 2850 Isabella Blvd., Suite 20, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris Arzberger of St. Augustine; four children, Roy T. Arzberger Jr. of Bethpage, N.Y., Russell Arzberger, of Bayshore, N.Y., Robin Lipp of North Babylon, N.Y., Michelle VanSicklin of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren.
Eugenia Asbell, 82, of St. Augustine, died March 28, 2010, at Community Hospice of NE Florida in Jacksonville.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs with Min. Angelo Diaz, officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Viewing will be from 5 to 7 tonight at the church.
She is survived by her children, Joseph, Dennis, Roosevelt, Sinclair, Mattie, Betty, Leola, Brenda, Barbara, Mildred and Danise, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/2/2010)
Hubert F. Asbury, 80, of St. Augustine, died March 12, 2008, at Flagler Pines Nursing Home in Bunnell. Mr. Asbury was a native of Newhall, W.Va., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1951, moving here from Newhall. He was retired from the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, where he had worked as an airplane mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served his country during World War II. He was a member of Bethel Tabernacle.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Tabernacle. Officiating: The Rev. Joe Foster, pastor. Calling hours: 5-8 p.m. Monday at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, 209 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine.
Survivors: His wife of 61 years, Exie Asbury; five children, Connie Dinelli, Bill Asbury, Lonnie Asbury, Tim Asbury and Tracy Trezza, all of St. Augustine; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/15/08)
The Ashdji family is celebrating the life of Esmail Ashdji, a man who has touched the life of every human he has come across.
Mr. Esmail Ashdji, 84, met his creator at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his beloved wife of 56 years, Mrs. Faizeh Ashdji; his six children, Steve, Fred, Esty, Dr. Rezwan Ashdji, Nora and Frank; 14 grandchildren; and one sister.
To have known Esmail is to know the definition of unconditional love and true humility. We know he is in the tender arms of his beloved creator.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine. Burial will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 18, 2011)
Joseph James Asconi entered into his eternal dream Sept. 21, 2008 at Flagler Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1919 in Jersey City, N.J., to his parents, Maria and Salvatore.
Joe served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea, and later served in the Naval Reserves. He retired from the Colgate-Palmolive New Jersey plant in 1979. Mae and Joe came to reside in St. Augustine in 1982.
Survivors include his sister, Concetta LoBue and brother, Ralph Asconi, both of New Jersey; his sons, Jon Asconi (Sheena) of Christianberg, Va., and Joe Asconi (Nona) of St. Augustine. He has two grandsons, Shawn and Patrick, both of Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mae; his sisters, Jeanette, Anna, and Angelina; his brothers, Salvatore, Jack, and Pat.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. with prayers at 6:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m at the Cathedral-Basilica followed by burial at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 9/23/08)
Joey Kurt Asplund, 51, Springfield, Mo., died April 16, 2009.
He is survived by his parents, the Rev. Ken and Norma Asplund of St. Augustine; sons, Alec and Thomas; and brothers, Larry and Reggie.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. today in Springfield. His wife, Diana, and brother, Ronny Asplund, predeceased him.
(St Augustine Record, 04/21/09)
Mary Rose Smaniotto Asselta, St. Augustine, born Feb. 1, 1914, died of natural causes on May 15, 2011, at 97 years of age. She was married to Michael J. (Duffy) Asselta, deceased.
Survived by three children, Michael Robert and Patricia; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law; and three brothers, Domonic, John, and Albert.
Mary was the oldest recipient of by-pass surgery in the history of Flagler Hospital. A celebration of life service will be held at the home of Patricia Asselta on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at 3 p.m. Call (904) 687-8716 for more information.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Brooks Clubhouse, 3197 Cortez Road, Jacksonville, FL 32246 or Community Hospice of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 17, 2011)
Julia E. Atherley, 78, passed away at Flagler Hospital July 6. She was a restaurateur.
Julia is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Lyle; daughters, Irene Dumas, Gail Domigan, Julie McCrink and Cheryl Atherley; sons, Allan MacPhee, Darryl Atherley and Mark Atherley; brother, William Robshaw; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home.
Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 07/08/08)
Willie J. Atkins, 88, of Elkton, died April 11, 2008, at her residence. She was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and was a retired coater machine operator with Bristol-Myers-Squibb.
Services: A Memorial service for Willie Atkins, 88, a native of Elkton, Fla., who died April 11, 2008, will be held Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 735 Kings Estate Road, St. Augustine.
Survivors: Daughters: Dorether Hunter and Willie Mae James of Hastings; son, Joseph Lewis of Miami; sister, Juanita Stanley of St. Augustine; brother, Ablon Anderson of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; four grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents Aaron and Gertrude Anderson, and her sister Elizabeth Robertson.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/13/08)(Updated: 4/25/08)
Glenn Frederick Atkinson died on May 5, 2010, after a brief illness at Flagler Hospital. Glenn was born on Dec. 19, 1925.
A Florida native, he served as a Naval Hospital corpsman in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. In 1947, he married Blanche Younis and together they raised four daughters. He graduated with the first class of men from Florida State University after Florida State College for Women became co-ed. For the last 38 years, he has been a resident of St. Augustine. The last 36 years he lived with his second wife, Rose Mary Strickland Atkinson. He and Rose Mary enjoyed a fulfilling life with their children and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Rose Mary, his brothers, Gerald Atkinson and George Edward Atkinson, and his twin sister, Betty Glenn Atkinson.
He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Edwin) Haire, Geri (Don) Hazelton, Terese (Tom) Combs, and Glenda (Sue Higgins) Atkinson; his stepchildren, Nancy (Guerry) Goode, Sr., Wayne (Paula) Strickland; grandchildren, Ron Walters, Christopher Hazelton, Vincent (Malinda) Hazelton, Thomas Combs, David Combs Andrea Combs, Guerry Lynn Goode Jr., Melanie Murch, Kim MacMullen, John Strickland, Laura Taylor, Stephen Strickland and Jennifer Pamer; and 12 great-grandchildren. Glenn held a special place in his heart for Sandra Goode, who cared for Glenn and Rose Mary with love and devotion.
If you wish to make a contribution in Glenn"s memory, please make a donation to your local animal shelter. A service is planned from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 21, 2010, at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/8/2010)
Rose Mary Atkinson, 83, passed into heaven on Jan. 5, 2010. She was born and raised in St. Augustine and was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. Pat Turner-Sharpton officiating. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Bay View Auxiliary, 366 Jardine Ave., St Augustine, FL 32084.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Selby Lee Strickland, and son, Selby Lee Strickland Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Glenn Atkinson; her daughter, Nancy (Guerry) Goode Sr.; son, Wayne (Paula) Strickland; grandchildren, Guerry Lynn Goode Jr., Melanie Murch, Kim MacMullen, John Strickland, Laura Taylor, Stephen Strickland and Jennifer Pamer; great-grandchildren, Madison Goode, Landon MacMullen, Aviley MacMullen, Ashton Goode, Shelby Pamer, Jacob Taylor, Jordan Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Cody Strickland, Ciara Murch, and Jaudon and Slade Strickland; stepchildren, Glenda Atkinson, Terese Combs, Sharon Haire and Geri Hazelton; and other family members and friends.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/6/2010)
Kathy Atteberry, 74, of St. Augustine, passed away on Nov. 12, 2010, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Chuckey, Tenn., and lived most of her life in Japan and Tucson, Ariz., before recently moving to St. Augustine. A devoted wife and mother, Kathy spent more than 20 years as a missionary in Japan with her husband Dudley, raising her family of five sons, and ministering to the people of Japan. She continued her ministry in Tucson as a member of the Japanese Christian Church of Tucson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Atteberry.
She is survived by her sons, Mark Atteberry of Salt Lake City, Utah; Joel Atteberry of Tucson; Timothy Atteberry of St. Augustine; Daniel Atteberry of Maui, Hawaii; and Nathanael Atteberry of St. Augustine; brothers, Harry McKee, Kenny McKee, Herb McKee, Charles McKee, and Paul McKee, all of the Canton, Ohio area; and 11 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Craig Memorial Park, with Pastor Smiley Sturgis officiating.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 16, 2010)
Michael Keith Atterberry was born on Aug. 19, 1957, and died Oct. 21, 2009. His parents were Sam "T'berry" and Beatrice "Bit" Atterberry. He was raised by his uncle and aunt, the Rev. T.L. and Sister Annie Mae Holtz.
Mr. Atterberry attended St. Johns County public schools and spent the majority of his life in the town of his birth.
Mike confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Gethsemane Baptist Church. He professed his faith in God although he did not maintain a church affiliation. Mike was a hard worker, having been employed in various capacities in the agricultural industry. At the time of his transition, he was employed by Jimmy Smith, a sod contractor.
Mike was a quiet man. He had many loyal friends with whom he spent much of his leisure time.
He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, the Rev. and Sister Holtz, and his father.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his mother; a son, Termayne Roberts; an uncle, Ulysess "Tub" Borden; a grandson, Tremayne Roberts Jr.; two cousins, who were like a brother and sister to him, Tommy (Carol) Holtz and Pamela Holtz; special friends Marshall and Liz Blue; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His funeral service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at The Lords Temple, with burial at Gethsemane Cemetery, Hastings. Viewing will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel at Coleman's Mortuary and 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Pastor Thomas Cave III will officiate.
Arrangements by Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings.
(St Augustine Record, 10/30/2009)
William L. Atwell, 81, formerly of Cumberland, Md., and Madison, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at his residence in St. Augustine, Fla.
Born Dec. 26, 1929, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Russell L. Atwell and Margaret E. (Hickman) Atwell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Nancy A. (Johnson) Atwell, in 2005; two sisters, Betty (Atwell) Harris and Denny (Atwell) Nave; one brother, James R. Atwell; and one grandson, Maxwell Atwell.
William was a graduate of Shaw High School, class of 1947, and attended Case Western Reserve University.
Mr. Atwell was a corporate officer and part owner of Quartz Scientific Inc. Upon his retirement in 1996, he and his wife relocated to Florida. They were also summer residents of Deer Isle, Maine, for more than 40 years. Mr. Atwell enjoyed travel, including trips to the American West, Japan and Europe. He had a lifelong love for railroads and spent many hours watching the trains go by, especially while visiting Cumberland.
He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey J. Atwell of St. Augustine and Christopher L. Atwell and wife, Leah, of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; and two daughters, Karen Ann Atwell of Deer Isle, Maine, and Amy E. Atwell and husband, Kirby Anderson, of St. Augustine. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Julie (Atwell) Sterle, Benjamin Atwell, William R. Atwell, Pvt. Theodore Atwell of the U.S. Army and Abigail Steinsieck; and one great-grandchild, Tyler Sterle.
Friends will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at the Behm Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio.
The funeral services will be conducted there at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, with Christopher Atwell officiating.
Per Mr. Atwell"s request, he will be shipped to Cumberland, where the second celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills, 1302 National Highway, LaVale, Md., with Christopher Atwell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Green Mount Cemetery in Cumberland, Md. Memorials may be made to his memory to The Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.haferfuneralservice.com.
Hafer Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 20, 2011)
Charles William Auge, 68, of St. Augustine, died July 29, 2009, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in LaGrange, Ga., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1993, moving here from Illinois. He worked many years as the head of research and development for Magnaflux Corp., and after moving to St. Augustine, worked as a custodian at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. He attended Homeport Christian Church.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Homeport Christian Church, with Pastor Mark Frenier officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Homeport Christian Church, 5605 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, Fla. 32086, to be used for mission work.
He is survived by his daughter, Debra Ann Baisley, Bunnell, and sisters, Betty Dingess, Georgia, Diana Albee, Leesburg, and Norma Dowling, St. Augustine.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/02/09)
Thelma E. Auge, 93, passed away at Flagler Hospital on March 5, 2009.
Thelma was a loving, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She will be deeply missed by her son, Charles William Auge of St. Augustine; three daughters, Norma Dowling of St. Augustine, Betty Dingess of Atlanta, Ga., and Diana Albee of Leesburg, Fla.; sister, Norma Schultz of Wheeling, Ill.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Community Bible Church, with Pastor John Ringo officiating.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18: And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 03/10/09)
James D. Augur, 61, died on Dec. 20, 2007, of lung cancer at Northeast Florida Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fla.
James was a resident of St. Augustine, Fla. He served as adjunct professor at Flagler College in the Fine Arts department, where he was known for his passionate and inspirational approach to teaching. James was formerly a long-time resident of Covington, Ky., where he taught art in Cincinnati area public schools.
James will be deeply missed for his warmth, love and humor by many close friends and family.
Donations in his name may be made to the Flagler College Scholarship Fund for Fine Arts Students, c/o Flagler College Advancement Office, or to Northeast Florida Community Hospice.
A Dignified Alternative Hatcher Cremations in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/29/07)
Kathleen Virginia Aul, 79, devoted wife, sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 11, 2010.
She loved her family very much and was very devoted to them. She also loved the Lord and Savior and was a member of McDowell Baptist Church.
Kathleen Virginia Wagner Aul was born in Buchhannon, W.Va., in 1931 to William Wesley Wagner and Lavina Dade Harris Wagner.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lavina Wagner; brothers, Wilbert Tharrel (Boots) Wagner, Clifford Aubrey (Cuff) Wagner, Raymond Wesley Wagner and Robert Stanley Wagner; and sisters, Mary Marie Wagner Wright, Georgia Ann (JoAnn) Wagner Thompson and Wanda Grace Wagner Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Hartsell Hinkle.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Howard Wayne Aul, of St. Augustine, Fla.; stepsons, Matthew (Kathy) Aul of Columbia, S.C., and Mark (Valerie) Aul of Norfolk, Va.; grandchildren, Lisa and Charlie Aul; sister, Betty Lee Wagner Pierce of Satsuma, Fla.; numerous nieces, nephews, friends; and her beloved dog, Lady.
Kathleen was an avid gardener and an excellent cook. In her younger years she was employed by West Virginia Glass. After moving to Florida, Kathleen worked for 25 years for Hamblen Hardware.
A memorial service to celebrate Kathleen"s life will be held Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at 11 a.m. at McDowell Baptist Church, followed at a later date by a private graveside service at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Palatka, Fla.
Flowers are gratefully accepted. Those wishing to make donations may do so to McDowell Baptist Church, 16 Bayview Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084; The Heart Program through Flagler Hospital Health Care Foundation, 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32086; or a favorite local charity.
(St Augustine Record, 1/12/2010)
Francis A. "Frank" Auletti, 66, of St. Augustine, died on Dec. 10, 2008 at his residence in the Beach Walk community at Vilano Beach.
Frank was born in Red Hook, Brooklyn, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 10 years, moving here from Long Island, N.Y. He worked as a structural mechanic for Grumman Aircraft in Calverton, Long Island, and St. Augustine, retiring in 2004.
Frank was everyone's Santa Claus. A gentle man with a beautiful heart, his warmth and subtle humor brought joy to everyone around him. Music and theater were his passion. As a playwright, Frank wrote several plays for his wife's second grade class. He appeared on stage both in St. Augustine and with the community theater in Riverhead. The Beach Walk Dinner Club regularly held on Wednesday evenings in the dining room of his home brought him great pleasure.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday with a visitation beginning at 2 p.m. at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with The Rev. Patrick Carroll officiating. Interment at Florida National Cemetery will follow at a later date. A visitation will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Saturday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Frank is survived by his wife, Nancy Yakobiszyn Auletti of St. Augustine; daughters, Ann-Marie Mistretta of Shirley, L.I. , N.Y., and Anita Auletti of Lehighton, Pa.; sons, Anthony Auletti of Olathe, Kan., Andrew Auletti of E. Quogue, L.I., N.Y., Frank Auletti of S. New Berlin, N.Y.; sisters, Catherine Appel of Babylon, L.I., N.Y., Rita Hanson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; brothers, Bobby Auletti of Patchogue, L.I., N.Y., Michael Auletti of Missouri; and 13 beautiful grandchildren.
Arrangements by St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 12/13/08
Austin "Jack" Dayton Jr., 88, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away peacefully on Oct. 5, 2010, while temporarily staying with family in Chesapeake, Va. Mr. Dayton was the loving father of one son, Rodney Dayton, and wife, Marti; and two daughters, Joyce Griffith and husband, Jim, of Oregon, and Carol Fitzgerald and husband, Bob, of Virginia. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret "Tillie" Dayton.
Mr. Dayton was retired from the Air Force, where he served 24 years as a B-52 pilot. He served with dignity and pride. After retiring, he graduated from the University of Florida, where he received a degree in accounting. He then worked for the Government Accounting Office before retiring to St. Augustine. He also loved singing and painting clowns.
Private family services were conducted.
Altmeyer Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 19, 2010)
John Lee Austin, 70, of St. Augustine, died March 11, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was a native of Terre Haute, Ind., and had resided in St. Augustine since 2000. He worked as a personnel manager for Magnavox, General Electric, in the space program and for Zimmer Medical Supplies. After moving to St. Augustine, he worked part time for Magnet Force.
Services: Private services are planned.
Survivors: Daughters, Linell Lee, Pittsburgh, Pa., Tamara Wilson, St. Augustine; sisters, Marsha Gilbert, Betty McCombs, Peggy Bays, Deborah Szatkowski, all of Terre Haute, Barbara Rohner, Columbus, Ind., Becky Fisher, Rosedale, Ind.; brothers, James Haney and Wesley Austin, both of Terre Haute, Ind.; two grandchildren.
In charge: St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
(St Augustine Record, 05/16/08)
Willie Austin, 81, lifelong resident of Armstrong, Fla., passed at home on May 4, 2010.
He was a farm laborer by trade. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Armstrong.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Armstrong, the Rev. Alphonso Harvey, pastor. Burial will be at Armstrong Cemetery with calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday (today) at the church and noon until the hour of service on Saturday.
Left to cherish his memories are devoted wife, Manda Mae Austin, Armstrong; daughters, Joyce Walker, Della Austin and Kathy Hankins, all of St. Augustine, Julie Warthaw, Palm Coast, Fla., Rena Wilson, Palatka, Fla., and Tiffany Austin, Armstrong; sons, Willie Bruce Austin Jr., Georgia, Steve Austin, Jacksonville, Fla., Ronald and Donald Robinson, Palatka, Fla., Norman Austin, Armstrong, and Willie Tolver, Fayetteville, N.C.; sister, Thetta Bryson, Wyandanch, N.Y.; 26 grandchildren; and a host of neices, nephews, cousins and friends.
Leo C. Chase & Son is entrusted with the services.
(St. Augustine Record, 5/7/2010)
Susan Lynn Autry, 47, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 17, 2007, at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. Mrs. Autry was a native of Daytona Beach, and had resided in St. Augustine since 1979, moving here from Dunn, NC.
Services: A memorial gathering will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, 209 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Survivors: Her husband, Austin "Sonny" Blackwelder, St. Augustine; her children, Joel Autry and Jason Blackwelder, both of Hastings, Faith Blackwelder, Daytona Beach, Cassie Ball, Brian Blackwelder and Christina Blackwelder, all of St. Augustine; her mother, Sandra Stewart, St. Augustine and her father, Wallace Autry, Dunn, NC.; sister, Laura Autry Cotton, Elkton; brother, Wally Autry, Apex, NC.; two grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 12/19/07)
Henry Avery, 89, born Oct. 6, 1919, in Dorchester, Mass., passed away Oct. 21, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr. Avery, a 1941 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was renowned for his natural business acumen and as a visionary who mentored many entrepreneurs on the First Coast for more than a quarter of a century.
A major in the First Infantry Division in World War II, Avery distinguished himself in North Africa and at Anzio Beach, Italy, earning the Legion of Merit, Italian Medal of Valor and the Order of Lafayette for his courage and bravery. In peacetime, he served the United States Secretary of the Army for 14 years as the civilian aide for Western Pennsylvania, working as a liaison between the community and the military.
As a leading executive in the field of manufacturing and technology, Henry Avery held key positions as a senior vice president for Koch Development Co., United States Steel Chemicals Division, Pittsburgh Chemical Co. and in a voluntary position, board chairman of Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.
As president of Avery Business Development since 1981, Avery shared his wealth of business knowledge and his unwavering faith in the American dream. He connected people with innovative ideas and individuals of high net worth ("Angels") to help establish countless successful start-up businesses throughout the Southeastern United States. In conjunction with his venture capitalism, Avery founded the First Coast Venture Capital Group Inc. in 1995 and continued to be a vibrant community leader until the end of his life.
When asked, in one of several articles that were written about him during his long and illustrious career, how he would like to be remembered, Avery said, simply, "As a father and a husband ... that's the best thing." As a result of his extensive work he earned the nickname "King of Angels," and now he is among them. His parents, Henry Parkinson Dexter and Mary Ellen Mitchell Avery, predeceased him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Ruth Halverson Avery, from Palatka, Fla.; and his children, Cynthia and Bernard Hardy, Deborah Frena, Eric and Billie Avery, and Sarah and Greg Perich; eight grandchildren, Avery and Erica Perich, Georgianna and Samantha Frena, Erin, James and Tammy Avery, Mary and Jayme Davis, and Alexander Henry Avery; two great-granddaughters, Arianna Perich and Katherine Avery; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Juelene and William Ballard, and his faithful Schnauzer companion, Savannah.
A visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. today with a memorial service in the chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Henry Avery Scholarship Fund for Entrepreneurs at Florida's only core-city business incubator, Beaver Street Enterprise Center, 1225 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville, FL 32204.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (904-249-2374).
(St Augustine Record, 10/25/08)
Robert Leroy Ayres, 64, of Leroy, Pa., died March 11, 2008, at his home. He was a graduate of St. Augustine High School and later was the farm manager of Sunshine Biscuit Farms in St. Augustine and was the service manager for the Florida Truck and Tractor Co., of Palatka. He then started his own business, Bob's Manufacturing and Repair in Elkton, which he operated until 2002, when illness forced him to retire. He was of the Methodist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, at home; a son, Robert David of Jacksonville; a daughter, Alizon Overstreet of Garner, N.C.; three brothers, Richard of Milan, Pa., Ronald of East Troy, Pa., and Larry of Cotter, Ark.; four sisters, Shirley Keller of Wellsburg, N.Y., Waneta Ashley of St. Augustine, Marilyn Shout of Elmire, N.Y., and Joan Sweat of Green Cove Springs; and two grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the East Canton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Laura King officiating.
Arrangements by P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, Dushore, Pa. To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to homerfuneralhome.com
(St Augustine Record, 05/12/08)