Obituaries

Mar 9, 2017

Matthew L. Blakely of Stratford, Connecticut (currently resided in Atlantic Beach, Florida), beloved husband of L. Rita Blakely, passed into eternal rest on March 9, 2017.  Matthew was a native of Stratford, Connecticut, having lived there most of his life.  He was educated in local schools and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1941.  While engaged in graduate...

Mar 9, 2017

Virginia Ruth Zeigler Meister, 1922-2017, Local Businesswoman

A true member of the “greatest generation”, Virginia Ruth Zeigler Meister, local businesswoman, passed into the hands of our Lord on March 9, 2017, in Jacksonville Beach, FL.   She was 94 years young!  Virginia had been a Bradenton, FL resident since 1993.  Then in 2013, she moved to...

Mar 8, 2017

John James McLaughlin III – A Life of Faith in Action

When the Diocese of St. Augustine needed a new vision and savvy fundraising for its schools, John McLaughlin went into action. Building a task force of thirty, they revitalized the Catholic schools and made it possible for far more children to be...

Mar 8, 2017

Patricia Lee Tomlinson passed away March 8, 2017 after battling and beating two different cancers over an 8-month period. Her courage and determination inspired all of those who were blessed to witness her resolve.

Lee was born August 14, 1942 in Long Island NY.  She graduated from Port Chester High School in 1960 and Endicott Jr. College...

Mar 7, 2017

Kathleen O’Malley Hills formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on March 7, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marie O’Malley. Survived by her brother, Eugene; sons, Kevin (Karen), Bryan (Linka), Dennis and Mark (Cheryl); and 10 grandchildren.

She was loved by all and will be missed immensely. Services will be held at...

Mar 6, 2017

Mrs. Betty J. Schultz, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away at her home on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the age of 82.

Betty was born to parents William Kinslow and Clora Smith on Sept 2, 1934 in Indianapolis, IN. She married Harold A. Schultz and was married for 56 years.

Betty was predeceased by her...

Mar 3, 2017

Chief Master Sergeant Donald D. Stockhoff, USAF Retired, died peacefully in Jacksonville, FL on March 3, 2017.  Chief Stockhoff was born in Coquille, OR on March 29, 1937 to Kenneth G. Stockhoff and Geneva Schaer Stockhoff.  As a teenager he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his two brothers.  He was also a champion high diver.  He had an innate...

Mar 2, 2017

Maria Julia Perez, 69, passed away March 2, 2017. She was born July 30, 1947 in Havana, Cuba. She resided in the beaches area since 1986.

Maria Julia was known for her infectious smile and her infinite capacity to love. She gave so much of herself to family and friends, loved to travel, try new things and...

Feb 28, 2017

Jean T. Shoff passed away February 28, 2017 at her home with her son Daniel by her side. She was born May 9, 1921 in Kingwood, West Virginia.

Jean graduated from University of Pittsburgh, married Ronald E. Shoff and together they adopted twin sons. She owned her own real estate company in Pittsburgh, PA prior to moving...

Feb 28, 2017

James L. McInerney, 88, passed away Feb. 28, 2017. Born January 20, 1929 in Newton, Mass., to the late Kathryn L. and James F. McInerney. Jim graduated from Boston College in 1950 and began a long and successful career in merchandising and store operations in New England, N.Y., N.J. and the Midwest and arrived in Jacksonville on Valentine’s Day...

Feb 27, 2017

Shirley V. Munson passed away February 27, 2017. She was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on December 27, 1920. Shirley is the daughter of Glenn and Mildred Hazen Humbert. She grew up in South Dakota. She married James I. Munson, Jr. in 1940, and followed him to New York subsequently settling in New Jersey. Jim and Shirley eventually retired to...

Feb 26, 2017

Nancy D'Onofrio, 81, died on February 26, 2017.  She was surrounded by family at the time of her peaceful passing. Nancy will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a devoted wife to Tony for 60 years.  Together they achieved Lifemaster status in bridge and intimidated many card playing opponents.

An artist, decorator,...

Feb 23, 2017

Helen E. Harrill, 87, passed away at her home, February 23, 2017. She was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina and moved to St. Augustine, FL in 1966. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and being at the lake house.

She is survived by her daughter Debra Sanders (Sandy); grandson, Charles Sears (Rony).

A Celebration of Life...

Feb 20, 2017

Alice Fay Hutton of Atlantic Beach, FL died February 20, 2017.  Born June 10, 1926, she was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Temple Fay of Philadelphia, PA and is predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Robert C. Hutton

Alice Hutton attended Springside School, Philadelphia; Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts; Temple University, Pennsylvania; and DeKalb College, Georgia....

Feb 19, 2017

Elizabeth L. Harther, 90, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away on February 19, 2017.

Betty was raised in Montclair, NJ. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. She met her husband, Peter J. Sala there. They raised five daughters in Essex Fells, NJ. He predeceased her in 1977.

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Feb 18, 2017

Phyllis Lee Perry Bennett, 76, passed away February 18, 2017. She was born October 13, 1940 in Charlotte, NC and moved to Jacksonville at the age of 5.

Phyllis is survived by her children: Kevin Carmichael (Tina), Kirk Carmichael,  Kelly Bass (Jon), Tommie Lee Lehman (Jim); 7 grandchildren, Noreen Bruce, Melissa Buchanan, Justin Bass, Austin Bass, Nicholas...

Feb 18, 2017

Eleanor Josephine Cook, 83, passed away February 18, 2017. She was born March 11, 1933 in Moultrie, GA and moved to Jacksonville with her husband, Charles E. Cook in 1952. She later retired to Ponte Vedra Beach.

Eleanor retired with The Prudential Insurance Company after 38 years as a health underwriting consultant. At age 63, she got...

Feb 17, 2017

Clifford E Edgar Sr, 69, of Atlantic Beach, passed away Friday February 17, 2017 at Beaches Baptist Medical Center. Cliff, a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 10, 1947 to the late Harry & Elewese Edgar.

Cliff was an avid fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars, NASCAR, Westerns, M&M dispensers,...

Feb 16, 2017

Victor Francis Donnelly, 89, originally of Newark NJ, passed peacefully at his home in Jacksonville, FL, February 16, 2017.

He was preceded in death by Agnes M. Donnelly, his best friend, beloved wife and high school sweetheart. They were loving parents to their children: Patricia, Michael, Jill and Robert. They are also survived by his brother, Thomas...

Feb 14, 2017

Ruby Sewell, 98, passed away Feb. 14, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL where she lived for 17 years after moving from Atlanta where she spent many happy years teaching yoga, dance and exercise.

Ruby is preceded in death by parents, James and Kate Laney; and her spouse, Floyd. She is survived by her son, Floyd (Hilda); grandchildren, Richard,...