Obituaries

Aug 5, 2016

Fernando Quintana passed away August 5, 2016.  He was born in Havana, Cuba, March 13, 1922, and migrated to New York City in April, 1960.

After a long career with Westinghouse Electric International Corporation, he retired to Jacksonville late 1984.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rosa, after 48 years of marriage.  He leaves...

Jul 31, 2016

Roxanne McCarthy Williamson passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord, surrounded by family on Sunday, July 31, 2016.  Roxanne was born in Elmira, NY on May 20, 1954 to Joseph and Patricia McCarthy.  The family moved to Jacksonville in 1958 where Roxanne attended local schools, graduating from Forrest High School in 1972.

Her husband Dr. Jerry...

Jul 26, 2016

Olivia Dimopulos Tommaney passed peacefully at her daughter's home in Atlantic Beach, FL on Monday, July 26, 2016. She was born in Haverhill, MA on February 22, 1929, where she grew up. As an adult she had the opportunity to live in Naples, Italy and Paget, Bermuda. In 1992 she retired to the beaches area.

Olivia attended...

Jul 25, 2016

David Lawrence Calhoun, 74, peacefully departed on July 25, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. He embraced each day and carried on with grace and dignity throughout his illness. His beloved grandchildren gave him a Superman tee shirt at the outset and he proudly wore it to each and every treatment.

Dave was...

Jul 23, 2016

Dorothy Cvercko passed on Saturday July 23, 2016, while reading in a lounge chair on her patio, one of her favorite pastimes of recent years. Dorothy was an active lady enjoying sporting activities throughout her life.  She was an accomplished softball player in her youth and participated for years in organized bowling and golf leagues.  She and her previously...

Jul 23, 2016

Elaine G. Neely was born in Cherry Hill, SC to the late John and Gussie Glasco. She attended Price High School and went to Tech College for typing and to be a Certified Teacher’s Aide. Elaine worked at Fiber Industrial and had her own upholstery business before she went on to aide in teaching at elementary schools. But by...

Jul 23, 2016

Henrietta Michael Hardman, 93, died on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Daughter of Joseph and Caroline Michael, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles Hamilton Hardman.

Henrietta (Hank) was born in Jacksonville, Florida, attended local schools, graduated from Ocala High School, attended Florida State College...

Jul 20, 2016

Dr. Hiram Collier Barksdale, Sr., age 94, of Jacksonville, Florida died of natural causes at home on July 20, 2016 surrounded by family.

A nationally distinguished writer, lecturer and researcher in the field of marketing, Professor Barksdale was born on December 4, 1921 in Washington County, Georgia, the son of William Henry and Maude Smith Barksdale.  He...

Jul 20, 2016

Raymond Arthur Barrett, 85, of Atlantic Beach, FL died peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 25, 1930 in Massachusetts and grew up in Philadelphia, PA.

He served in the US Air Force, then earned an undergraduate degree from Villanova and graduate degree from Seton Hall. He worked...

Jul 18, 2016

Donald P. Sterling, 61, of Jacksonville Beach, FL, passed away July 18, 2016. Our beloved Donald, son, father, brother, grandfather and friend is survived by his mother, Carole S. Moore; father, Pete Sterling; daughter, Shawn Marie Mitchell and husband Rob; son James Sterling and wife Sarah; brother, Robert J. Moore; sister, Robin S. Orme and partner William Hamilton; sister,...

Jul 18, 2016

Dr. Shailendu K. Shah, 72, passed away July 18, 2016. He was born April 29, 1944 in Ahmedabad, India. He moved to the US in 1973 and retired in Jacksonville, FL in 2009.

He served his community as a dedicated physician for many years. In his retirement he enjoyed traveling the world with his wife and family,...

Jul 14, 2016

Colonel Robert B. Clarke, U.S. Army Ret., of Neptune Beach died at his residence on July 14, 2016. Col. Clarke moved to Neptune Beach in 1985, retiring after 31 years of active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He had served in the Caribbean, Korea, France, Germany, Vietnam, and the United States, and had been awarded...

Jul 12, 2016

James "JD" "Jimmy" Dupree, 63 of Jacksonville Beach, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at McGraw Center for Caring.

Jimmy was born July 21, 1952, in New Smyrna Beach, FL and attended Terry Parker High School through his junior year.  He graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1971.

Jimmy is survived by two...

Jul 11, 2016

Gloria Marlene Pattee McGrath of Neptune Beach, FL passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, July 11, 2016. Gloria was a selfless, loving wife and friend to all who knew her.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Kendall and Mary Pattee and brother, Clayton Pattee. She...

Jul 11, 2016

Maria Marini (nee Patrizio), 84, of Vicar’s Landing, passed away July 11, 2016. She was born Jan. 7, 1932 in Italy. In 1935 Maria came to the US, growing up in Staten Island, NY.

Maria received a Master of Arts from Hunter College where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She taught in NYC and...

Jul 10, 2016

Sara Ashley Blalock, 28, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, was born May 20, 1988 and passed away July 10, 2016.

She will be missed by family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2016 in the chapel of QUINN-SHALZ Family Funeral Home with a Funeral Service at...

Jul 6, 2016

Gene Louis Lucas, 79, passed away July 6, 2016. He was born May 15, 1937 in Toledo, OH and retired from CSX as the Director of Risk Management in Jacksonville, FL 1998.

Gene proudly served in the US Army and attended the University of Toledo. He had a passion for boating, the outdoors, history, and was an avid reader.

Gene is survived...

Jun 30, 2016

John Fredric Shuler, Jr. was born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 17, 1972. He passed away June 30, 2016. His mother cried as he was the ugliest newborn, but he quickly changed into an adorable tow-headed baby boy, just as his grandmother had promised.

John was an avid athlete, excelling at baseball and Pop-Warner football at the...

Jun 29, 2016

David Warren Cole, Sr. 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on June 29, 2016. He was the second of four children of Stacy May Maxwell Cole (Gracie May) and Pearl John Cole. He was born at home in Marshall, Missouri on January 21, 1923. David attended elementary and high school in Marshall. He attended University of...

Jun 29, 2016

June 29 2016 Katherine A. Fry, 67 lost her courageous 4-year battle with Leiomyosarcoma. Born in Batavia, NY to John and Dorothy Skelton, married Joseph Fry in 1971. They moved to Jax Beach in 1985 with their 2 children Patrick and Joanna. She had two adorable grandsons, Jackson and Colin.

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