All Obituaries

Lois Ann Balestier Cuffe, 88, passed away on February 17, 2020.  She was born on April 27, 1931, in the Bronx, New York.  She grew up in Teaneck and Hackensack, New Jersey and graduated from Hackensack High School. She met the love of her life, Frank Cuffe, when Lois’ parents bought Frank’s grandfather’s house in Hackensack.  They were high school sweethearts and married in 1953. Lois went to secretarial school and worked in the heart of New York City until...

Norma Frances Hayden, 96, of St. Augustine passed into eternal life on February 15, 2020. She was born on March 22, 1923 in Boston, Mass. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Virgil Hayden; son, Robert Hayden; grandson, Christopher Stark; and great-grandson, Douglas Buffington III.  She is survived by her two daughters, Sally Hayden and Susan Buffington; son-in-law, Doug Buffington; grandchildren Douglas Buffington, Jennifer Butts, Kayte PInkowski, Nick Stark, Tim...

Mary Ann Beckwith, 95, died on February 15, 2020.  She was born on November 20, 1924, in Newberry, South Carolina, to Thomas Edward Davis and Mildred Purcell Davis.  Mary Ann graduated from Winthrop College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and was listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 1946. Mary Ann worked in New York City for I. Magnin and in publishing for Condé Nast.  In 1951, she married Charles Gates Beckwith, an architect.  They moved...

Barbara Ann (Bass) Bruski was born in Hazlehurst, GA on January 30, 1945 and died in Jacksonville, FL February 15, 2020. She graduated from Englewood High School. She worked in retail sales for F.W. Woolworths from 1964 until retiring in Jacksonville Beach. She is survived by her husband Jim Bruski; daughter Angela (Charles) Williamson; granddaughter Paige Williamson (friend Joey); great granddaughter Ava Lyn Bryant; great grandson Orion Alicia; brother Glen (Sharon) Stone; and daughter...

Robert Harris, a loving father, brother and friend to many, passed away at the young age of 52 on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was a lifelong resident.  Robby lived in Jacksonville Beach, where he was a local business owner of several successful landscaping companies. He enjoyed playing golf, surfing, fishing, riding his motorcycle and making memories with his friends and family. He will be...

Mary Butera Wrenn, born August 11, 1920 in Serradifalco, Sicily, daughter of the late Liborio Butera and Leonarda Arcamese, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020 at age 99, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In 1982, Mary retired from The United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare after a dedicated career in administrative services. A first-generation American, Mary was a proud patriot and became a naturalized citizen in 2009. She was a beloved friend to many and a devoted...

 Charles Barrett Merrill, Jr., known as “Brett”, passed away on February 12, 2020 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida while doing what he loved – playing tennis with his best friends.  Brett was born March 22, 1942, in Cornwall, New York to the late Charles Barrett “Barry” Merrill, Sr. and Hope Hollenbeck Merrill.  The oldest of four children, Brett is survived by siblings Marsh Merrill, Susan Knoble and David Merrill. In 1948, the family moved to...

Christian Ramos, 18, of Ponte Vedra Beach passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born November 21, 2001 in Tampa, Florida. A Gathering of family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00 p.m.

Jean Taylor, 85, passed away at Beach House in Jacksonville Beach. She was predeceased by her husband and love of her life, Coach Jack Taylor. She is survived by her daughter Juli Weaver (Mike), grandsons Michael and Taylor Weaver, and son Jim and his family. A Gathering for family and friends will be held Wednesday, February 12th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.  A private family service will be held at...

James Arthur Bersinger, 91, passed away February 7, 2020. He was born on February 22, 1928 to Lester and Grace Bersinger in Daytona Beach, Florida. He grew up in Flint, Michigan, raised his family in Flushing, Michigan then relocated to Jacksonville, Florida in 1969. After graduating from high school, Jim attended Ferris State University then joined the U.S. Navy. He proudly served our country aboard the U.S.S. Philippine Sea aircraft carrier where he worked on the flight deck.  During...