Obituaries

Dec 13, 2016

Virginia T. Gross (Jenny), 90, passed away December 13, 2016.  She was born January 24, 1926 in Vincent, Kentucky.  She resided in Kentucky most of her life where they raised their family, and ultimately retired in Frankfort.

Jenny is survived by her daughters Donna (Jeff) Smith and Dee Dee (Bernie) Schoeberl; grandchildren, Tyler, Zachary, Ethan, Jason, and...

Dec 12, 2016

James Joseph Patti, 57, passed away Dec. 12, 2016. He was a native of Jacksonville, living in the beaches area for over 20 years.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Lori Patti; daughter, Aimee Santimauro (Brian); son, Michael Patti; grandson, Luca Santimauro; parents, Bill and Mickie Patti; sister, Lisa (Greg); brothers, Pat Patti...

Dec 11, 2016

Allan James Cummings, 79, of Jacksonville Beach, FL passed away on December 11, 2016. Al was born in Cedarhurst, NY on April 27, 1937. He was married to Alberta Cummings for 25 years, who passed away earlier this year.

Al was a well-respected Xerox executive, loving father, husband and brother, and will be fondly missed by his...

Dec 10, 2016

Mary Joan Hunavy passed away December 10, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL. Born in Clarion, PA to the late Harry and Ada Wetzler Kimpel, she was a graduate of Clarion Area High School; Marion Junior College, Marion, VA in Home Economics; Theil College Greenville, PA with a Bachelor degree in the Social Sciences, specializing in History, Psychology, Theology and Education....

Dec 9, 2016

Elizabeth “Sissy” Cash Reed, professor and resident of Jacksonville, FL, died on December 9, 2016, at the age of 91.  Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Lissa Fiser Gold and Leonora Reed St. Laurent (Philip), both of Jacksonville; grandsons, Noel Reed Fiser (Carolyn) of Bainbridge Island, Washington; Barrett H. Fiser (Tonya Lee) of Ocean Grove, New Jersey; and Patrick...

Dec 8, 2016

Maryland resident Jane V. Sevier, 85, died peacefully Dec. 8, 2016, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida with her family by her side.

Mrs. Sevier was born August. 1, 1931, in Baltimore, Maryland to Jas Raymond Goldstraw and Mary Elizabeth Peterson. She was a longtime resident of the Baltimore area where she met her husband, Joseph C. Sevier,...

Dec 8, 2016

Brian J. Merchant, 63, passed away peacefully Dec. 8, 2016 after a brief illness.

He will be missed by his friends and family.

Brian is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Susan; son, Chris; 3 grandchildren; brother, Mike (Mary); sisters, Barbara (Rich) and Linda (David).

Private family services were held.

Dec 7, 2016

Donna Marie Vigilante has lost her oldest son, James Anthony Plance.  Born January 11, 1981, died December 7, 2016.

He is survived by his brother, Troy Lamar Kelly; mother of his children, Christen Taylor; daughter Carly Moon and another child on the way.  James left behind a huge, extended family who loved him dearly.  His loss is...

Dec 6, 2016

Alfred M. Salzer, 67, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on December 6, 2016. Born on February 4, 1949 to Grover W. and Freddie Salzer.

After Graduating from Lee High School in 1967, he served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. He retired in 2009 from BellSouth/AT&T Telecommunications after 36 years.

He...

Dec 6, 2016

John Michael “Mike” Wallis met his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 after suffering complications from recently diagnosed lymphoma.

He was born on October 10, 1961 in Memphis, TN to Jack B. and Lois Wallis. Survivors include his parents, his wife, Annette, their children Andrew and Kristen, his sister Debbie Brown (Terry), his nephew Michael Brown...

Dec 4, 2016

Diogenes Antonio Vecchione, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away December 4th 2016, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Venezuela June 13th 1942, to parents Diogenes and Miguelina (Tovar) Vecchione.

He will be remembered for his vibrant and energetic, youthful soul. His legacy is one of family unity. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife...

Dec 3, 2016

Sandra Bell-Kroeger, 73…or 68 depending on which form of ID you may have! J

Sandra Bell-Kroeger, age 73… yes 73 years young… of Atlantic Beach, FL joined her daughter and God in Heaven on Saturday, December 03, 2016. Fashionable, beautiful, and simply super fun Sandra Bell-Kroeger was born to the late witty William (Bill) and gorgeous Valerie...

Dec 3, 2016

Gloria Colleen Curtin was born a Reiley in Jacksonville, Florida in 1948. After graduating from Bishop Kenny High School, Colleen attended (then) North Florida Junior College in Madison, Florida. At points in her life, Colleen was a retail store manager, Florida real estate sales associate, long time nanny and a marina dockmaster. She is survived by her son, Alexander...

Dec 3, 2016

Juanita Mealor Upchurch, 96, passed away Dec. 3, 2016. She was born Dec. 4, 1919 in Athens, GA.

Juanita is survived by her daughters, Nancy Browne (Jette) and Susan Buck (Tommy); grandchildren, Bo Thurston (Pattie), Mike Thurston (Laura), Henry Swift, Richard Swift (Hannah) and John Swift; great grandchildren, Lauren, Allison, Abby and William Thurston as well as...

Dec 2, 2016

Raymond Gannon, 86, passed away December 2, 2016. He was born in East Orange, NJ. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 through 1953, and retired from Fiske Brothers Refining Co. as office manager after 38 ½ years. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, serving on the committees of Fellowship, Trustee, Stephen Ministries, The Senior Saints...

Dec 2, 2016

David C. Morenus III, age 65, of Atlantic Beach, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016.  David was born in Watertown, NY to the late David C. Morenus, Jr. and Minerva (Calwell) Morenus.  He graduated from Belleville Academy in 1970 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on November 11, 1970, serving 21 years.  He retired in 1991.

David was a devoted husband and loving father.  He...

Nov 30, 2016

Katherine Rose Amato, eleven years old, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida passed away on November 30, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her family.  Visitation will be held at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home on Friday December 9, 2016 from 3:00-7:00pm.  The Celebration of Kate’s Love and Light will be held at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach on Saturday December 10,...

Nov 30, 2016

Dr. Paul R. Ocken, 77, passed away November 30, 2016. Paul was most recently a resident of Ponte Vedra, FL, and also counts Watchung, NJ, Nantucket, MA and New York, NY as former homes. Paul was born on July 11, 1939 in the Bronx, NY, where he was known as “Pinky,” a stickball-playing kid who was a full 6’2”...

Nov 29, 2016

David Ward Bowler, age 72, passed away, November 29, 2016, after a two-year battle with cancer. David leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Babs; daughters Kaki (Tim) and Christi (Bill); Babs’ son Doug (JoJo); grandchildren, Kelsey, Jack and Phebe; siblings Lucy, John (Susan), Mary (Bob), and Peggy (George); and 26 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Nov 24, 2016

Captain Jack Almand Pate was born in Cordele, Georgia on 28 February 1923. He graduated from high school there in 1940, having served as Class President of both the Junior and Senior Classes and as a four-letter athlete on the school’s teams. After attending Auburn University for a year, he received a senatorial appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy...