Recent Obituaries and Notices

James H. "Jim" Kerfien, Sr.

James H. "Jim" Kerfien, Sr.

November 19, 2009

James H. (Jim) Kerfien Sr., 72 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away on November 19,2009 at the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Volney, New York to Herbert and Doris (Haynes) Kerfien. He retired in 1973 as a senior chief petty officer after serving 20 years in the US Navy Submarine service. He had been a member of...

Paul Jacob Kurtz

Paul Jacob Kurtz

November 17, 2009

Paul Jacob Kurtz, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Paul was predeceased by his wife of 24 years, Penny Trawick. He is survived by his son, Paul, Jr.; brother, Harold; and sisters, Joanna Powers and Dorothea Donaldson. His memory will be cherished by many good friends. A memorial service will be held...

Ralph "Marty" Jameson, Jr.

Ralph "Marty" Jameson, Jr.

November 16, 2009

Ralph “Marty” Jameson, Jr., 47,of Middleburg, FL passed away Monday, November 16, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

Kenneth E. States

Kenneth E. States

November 14, 2009

Kenneth E. States, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Born on December 8, 1931 in Huntingdon, PA, he was the son of Elwood and Lillian States. Kenneth graduated from the Huntingdon High School and served in the Korean War in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. He retired from the Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution...

Virginia Rogers

Virginia Rogers

November 13, 2009

Virginia Rogers, 60, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Friday, November 13, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

Anna Gunzy

Anna Gunzy

November 13, 2009

Anna Gunzy, 75, of St. Augustine, FL passed away Friday, November 13, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

Virginia Louise Hendrick Biebel

Virginia Louise Hendrick Biebel

November 12, 2009

Virginia Louise Hendrick Biebel, 95, of Atlantic Beach, FL passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

Jo An Elizabeth Iles

Jo An Elizabeth Iles

November 10, 2009

Jo An Elizabeth Iles, 48, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

Sheila Marie Grund

Sheila Marie Grund

November 10, 2009

Sheila Marie Grund, 35, of Bryceville, FL passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

Mary Olive Mcfall Damon

Mary Olive Mcfall Damon

November 7, 2009

Mary Olive McFall Damon, 83, of Jacksonville, died at her home on Saturday, November 7. She was attended by her loving husband of 61 years, Dr. David Reid Damon, and 3 children, who were by her side during her illness. She was a 17-year cancer survivor, who fought courageously through complications due to diabetes, cancer, and other illnesses in...

Patricia M. Williams

Patricia M. Williams

November 6, 2009

Patricia M. Williams, 60, of Keystone Heights, FL passed away Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born to Joseph and Marjorie Zika on January 16, 1949 in Sandusky, OH. Survivors include her beloved husband of 27 years, Randall D. Williams; daughter, Arianne E. Jenkins; mother, Marjorie Zika; grandson, Joshua Jenkins; brothers, John and David Zika; and sisters, Jacquelyn Miller...

Dr. Hal Turkus

Dr. Hal Turkus

November 4, 2009

Dr. Hal Turkus, 58, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

Sherry Lynn Doty

Sherry Lynn Doty

November 4, 2009

Sherry Lynn Doty, 49, of Riverview, FL passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

Jorge L. Padilla

Jorge L. Padilla

November 4, 2009

Jorge L. Padilla, 47, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

John Piatek

John Piatek

November 3, 2009

A Funeral Mass will be held for Captain John A. Piatek, retired, 83, of 1426 Wilkes Point Road, Green Cove Springs, 32043, on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:00PM, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190 Highway 17 South, Fleming Island, Florida. Mr. Piatek passed away quietly at home on November 3, 2009 from congestive heart failure. A celebration of...

Calista Holland Mclane

Calista Holland Mclane

November 1, 2009

McLane, Calista “Cal”, 87, of Atlantic Beach, FL and former Winston-Salem resident passed away peacefully November 1, 2009, with her family by her side. Cal is survived by her children Bob (Pat) of St. Augustine, FL, Katherine of Durham, NC, and Marianne (Jim) Garnsey of Pompano Beach, FL; grandsons, Bob, Bill, Nicholas, and Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Michael and Amanda; sister,...

Robert Chesley Wells

Robert Chesley Wells

October 29, 2009

Robert Chesley Wells died October 29 after a brief battle with cancer. Robert was born in Jacksonville September 28, 1942. He was predeceased by parents Dorothy and Johnnie Wells of Orlando and his beloved Liz Diamond. He is survived by daughter, Dee Paez, grandchildren Jennifer and Joe Paez, two sisters Frances Stevens and Linda Houser, one aunt, Margaret Abercrombie...

Nicholas J. Ziggas

Nicholas J. Ziggas

October 28, 2009

Nicholas J. Ziggas, 65, husband of Nina Ziggas, retired US Air Force veteran, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522

Gilbert B. Warner

Gilbert B. Warner

October 28, 2009

Gilbert Burton Warner was born July 12, 1927 in Batavia, New York and departed to his Heavenly Father on October, 28, 2009 in Orange Park, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Betty J. Warner. His children, Gary Warner, Debbie Ard (Kim), Malcolm Warner (Debbie), Sister, Audrey Lee, Brother Gerald Warner (Beverly), and two grandchildren,...

Doug Lee Rickman

Doug Lee Rickman

October 27, 2009

Doug Lee Rickman, 20, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009. A DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE-HATCHER CREMATIONS (904) 260-2522