Obituaries

Mar 25, 2017

Mary Lou Papy Bull, 79, passed away at the McGraw Center of Community Hospice after a long illness. Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Eugene and Juanita Papy and grew up in Tampa, Florida. Mary Lou was a wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed life to the fullest. She was an accomplished artist and craftsperson in many...

Mar 24, 2017

Judson Lewis Rigby, 93, passed away March 24, 2017.  He was born February 22, 1924 and raised in Mt. Vernon, NY.

Jud was an Eagle Scout and proudly served our country as a captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.  He flew 63 combat missions with the 12th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron and was...

Mar 23, 2017

Gerald Timothy (Tim) Lane, born October 27, 1933, to Jerry and Ruth Lane, died peacefully March 23, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends.  God’s presence was so profound as he passed into His hands.

Tim was an inspiration to all who knew him, known for his infectious smile, sense of humor, faith in God, love for...

Mar 20, 2017

Thomas Edwin Stinson, Jr. (1953-2017)

Ed Stinson of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on March 20, 2017 at the McGraw Center for Caring. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama the son of the late Thomas Edwin and Julia Brown Stinson. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Diana (Graef), children Emily “Em” and Thomas III...

Mar 15, 2017

Elvira Bautista White (Nacis), 68, of Jacksonville, FL passed away early morning of Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at her home where she preferred to be with her loved ones. After a

courageous hard fought battle with cancer of over ten years, her incredible heart pressed forward with strength in God and trust in our Savior Jesus Christ....

Mar 14, 2017

Crystal (McMinn) Hill, age 33, of Neptune Beach, Florida passed away on March 14th due to complications from heart surgery. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 28, 1983 in Memorial Hospital.  Crystal was a lifelong Beach resident attending Beaches Chapel School and Duncan U. Fletcher High School graduating in 2001. Crystal married Richard Hill on June 30,...

Mar 13, 2017

Nancy Carver Adams, 73, passed away suddenly on March 13, 2017 while hospitalized battling aggressive lung cancer. She lived in Cypress Village in Jacksonville.

She was born October 21, 1943 to her late parents, Robert Carver and Margaret Brett Carver, in Lakewood, OH. She graduated from Lakewood (OH) High School in 1961, received a Bachelor’s degree from...

Mar 10, 2017

Eileen Marie (Cole) Moffa, 51, of Jacksonville, FL, originally from Greensburg, PA, passed on Friday, March 10, 2017 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was at home, in the care of her family.

The youngest of eight kids, “Beanie” grew up in Greensburg, graduating in 1983 from Greensburg Salem High School and getting married in 1985. She...

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,...