Obituaries

Zachary Mettler

Sep 29, 2017

Zachary Christopher Mettler, born March 2, 1987 in Austin, Texas, passed away at home on September 29, 2017.

Zach is survived by his parents, Joan and Paul Mettler, of Atlantic Beach, Florida; his sister, Lauren Lydic; and his beloved son, Elijah Mettler. Zach was preceded in death by Amanda J. Koronik: his best friend, the love of...

Elba Engmann

Sep 28, 2017

Elba Adela Engmann, 91, passed away on September 28, 2017 at her home, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Elba was born on January 12, 1926 in Chincolco, Chile.  She grew up in Chile and graduated from Teresian Boarding School in Santiago, Chile, and Santiago Business College.  She then worked for a furniture import/export company in Santiago before...

John Wolford

Sep 23, 2017

John L. (Joe) Wolford, M.D., born on June 25, 1925, died on September 23, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.  Dr. Wolford is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary R. Wolford.  He had seven children: Mary Jo Gleason (John F. Gleason – deceased); Janie Wolford; John L. Wolford, Jr., M.D. (Elizabeth); Thomas L. Wolford,...

Lorine West

Sep 23, 2017

Lorine West, 92, of Grove City passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23rd in Jacksonville, Florida.  Lorine lived a blessed life.  She loved her family, her church, her friends and neighbors.

She was born in West Liberty, Kentucky.  She moved to Dayton in her early twenties.  She went on a blind date with a gentleman named Archie...

Muriel Lordan

Sep 21, 2017

Muriel J. Lordan passed away quietly in her sleep at the age of 94, on September 21, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in 1923 in Brooklyn, New York.

After graduating from high school, Muriel joined Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, known today as MetLife. For the next forty years, she dedicated her professional career to MetLife....

Garland Longhouser, Jr.

Sep 18, 2017

Garland A. Longhouser Jr., Captain, United States Marine Corps Retired, has received his final permanent Change of Station Orders effective September 18, 2017.  Born to Margaret A. (Wernz) Longhouser and father Garland A. Longhouser Sr., both deceased, in Chicago, Illinois 1931.  Married (57years) to Marjorie E. (Wilson) Longhouser of Washington D.C., a Son Garland A. Longhouser III of Jacksonville,...

Allison Hawkes

Sep 17, 2017

Allison Leslie Maskell Hawkes went to be with her Lord on September 17, 2017.  She was born October 14, 1958 in Melrose, MA, where she grew up in a loving household.

Allison’s earthly calling was first and foremost as a loving wife to her husband of 33 years, Jim Hawkes; and loving mother to her three sons...

Paul Deegan

Sep 17, 2017

Paul M. Deegan, 83, passed away September 17, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Sewickley, PA on May 18, 1934. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army and was employed by E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Margie Deegan;...

Larry Doering

Sep 17, 2017

Larry Michael Doering, 69, died Sunday September 17, 2017. Since March 13, 1948 he spent his life touching the hearts of his family, friends and neighbors. He worked as a stone mason, bricklayer and construction superintendent his entire life. He possessed instinctive artistic skills and a quick wit. He loved hot cars, hot women, scrabble, hunting for shark's teeth...

Virginia Braddock

Sep 13, 2017

Virginia D. Braddock, 93, passed away September 13, 2017 at the McGraw Center of Community Hospice of Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born the 3rd of 5 daughters of John & Lydia Darden of Suffolk, Virginia on July 04, 1924, and resided in Jacksonville Beach, Florida since 1946.

Virginia was a compassionate, hardworking homemaker who raised a husband...

Paschal Owen

Sep 13, 2017

Paschal L. Owen, 82, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away on September 13, 2017.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sat., September 16th in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, with Reverend Michael Larkin officiating.

Betty McIlrath

Sep 11, 2017

On September 11, 2017, Betty (Duke) McIlrath, age 88, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, beloved wife of James “Jim” McIlrath; stepmother; loving aunt and grandmother passed away after a long and strong battle with heart disease.

Lover of life, Betty led a full life of travel, golf and bridge she shared with her beloved husband Jim McIlrath. ...

Thomas Taylor, Jr.

Sep 4, 2017

Thomas R. Taylor Jr. ,31, died suddenly September 4, 2017. He was born June 20, 1986 and was raised in Atlantic Beach, FL. He graduated from The Marine Science Center in 2004.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Thomas found his passion in sales. He was consistently one of the top performers at Jack Hanania's Volkswagen of...

William Boyer

Sep 4, 2017

William Boyer, 77, passed away September 4, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.   He was born on August 18, 1940 in Buffalo, New York to William and Helen Boyer. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy before marrying his beloved wife Kay.He was passionate about his family and had a lifelong love of golf. He worked in the insurance...

Annelle Griffin

Sep 2, 2017

Annelle Stem Griffin passed away peacefully on September 2, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born on April 23, 1934 in Evanston, Ill.

Annelle went to high school in Albany, GA and then she attended the University of Georgia.  She was a member of Alpha Delta PI and it was at UGA where she met the love...

Evelin Deschner

Aug 31, 2017

Evelin Renate Deschner, 81, passed away August 31, 2017.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Robert Lingenfelser

Aug 30, 2017

Robert G. Lingenfelser

October 13 1937 – August 30, 2017

It is with heartbreak we announce the passing of our beloved father.  His presence and influence in our lives will forever be missed.  After battling dementia for a number of years, he passed away on Wednesday, August 30th 2017 at the age of 79 years. ...

Robert Cannistraro

Aug 28, 2017

Robert P. Cannistraro (Bob), 75, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2017, with family by his bedside holding his hands. Bob was born on November 30, 1941 in Waltham, MA. He grew up in Waltham, lived in Westport, MA and later resided in St. Mary’s, GA.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Mary...

Wayne Willey

Aug 26, 2017

Family and friends mourn the death of Wayne R. Willey, 67, who passed away Saturday, August 26th, 2017.  He was born May 31st, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Belchertown, MA.

Wayne moved to Jacksonville in 1968 to attend college.  He soon fell in love with Neptune Beach and made it his home for the...

David Lasher

Aug 26, 2017

David L. Lasher, III, 84, passed away August 26, 2017 at Baptist Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1932 in Baltimore, MD.  He grew up in Asheville, NC, and retired in 1986. David graduated from Wofford College, in Spartanburg, SC, and majored in History. After graduating, he proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy, as a Naval Officer,...