Obituaries

Jan 15, 2017

John D. Cochrane III (Jack) turned 90 on Nov. 12, 2016 and passed away on January 15, 2017 after a brief illness. He lived a long and full life.  They broke the mold when Jack Cochrane came into the world and heaven is bracing for his entry!

He was born in Wyoming, OH to John D. Cochrane...

Jan 15, 2017

John Pyram King, Sr, 94, of Neptune Beach, FL, passed away peacefully in his residence on January 15, 2017. Born Johnnie, in Wilmington, NC, to parents Beatrice C. Risley and Sion J. King, Sr. John was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, FL, member of the Advent Christian Church, and since 1951, a 32nd Degree Freemason...

Jan 13, 2017

Doris Wolff Wangerin passes peacefully on Jan 13, 2017 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Doris was born Feb. 7, 1921 in Florence, SC, and graduated in 1942 from Winthrop University, Rock Hill, with a degree in Mathematics. She was recruited by the Department of Defense and upon graduation Doris was employed by the Ballistic Research Lab, Aberdeen, MD. She...

Jan 13, 2017

Our beloved Mother, Phyllis S. Moxley, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the morning of Friday, January 13, 2017.  Phyllis was born in Gettysburg, PA on August 1, 1918 and was the daughter of John and Marguerite Snyder. She was married to William G. Moxley for 76 years before his death on October 8, 2015....

Jan 12, 2017

Dear Friends,

We regret to inform you that long-time parishioner, staff member and friend Todd Brdlik has died. Todd has served the church for over 25 years, as a sexton, sound booth operator, and bus driver. He was a special person who always had a friendly "hello" for each and every one of us. His kind heart...

Jan 11, 2017

Stephen Kopach, age 94, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away January 11, 2017 surrounded by his family.  Born in Singac, NJ to parents Julia and Frank Kopach, Steve was a graduate of Central High School in Paterson, a lifelong member of St Johns RO Church, and a Freemason for more than 50 years.  In 1943, he entered the...

Jan 10, 2017

Billie Ray "Gumby" Stevenson, 64, departed this life on January 10, 2017. He was born June 11, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri. He retired to Jacksonville Beach in 2012.

Billie proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He loved hunting, fishing, traveling, and beautiful days on the beach. This was only when a...

Jan 7, 2017

Sherrie Trechel, 59, passed away on January 7, 2017 at her home in Atlantic Beach, Florida. She was born in Ocean Grove, New Jersey and has lived in Florida since 1984. Sherrie’s passion for rescuing animals began at an early age when she would bring home squirrels, turtles, and other creatures in need.  She is responsible for finding many...

Jan 7, 2017

Helen L. Brown was born in Montgomery, AL, to James T. and Helen Leeper who predeceased her. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 73 years (married August 6, 1943) J. Brooks Brown, M.D.; a son, J. Brooks Brown, Jr. of St Augustine and Middleburg; a daughter Beverly Terry (Timothy) of Orlando; a granddaughter Kathryn Carter...

Jan 6, 2017

Lewis Clifton Stewart, Jr., 70, passed away January 6, 2017. He was born on November 21, 1946 in Portsmouth, VA. He grew up in Chesapeake, VA and lived across the Southeast in Knoxville, TN, Kent, OH, Chesapeake, VA, Charlotte, NC, Columbia, SC and Ormond Beach, FL before working and finally retiring in Jacksonville, FL.

Cliff graduated from...

Jan 5, 2017

Phaon B. Derr, Jr., Captain U.S. Navy, Retired, died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL on January 5, 2017. He was 93 years old.  Preceded in death by his wife, Katherine, two daughters and a brother, he is survived by his three children, Patricia Shaw (Steven), Phaon Derr (Jeanine) and Chris Derr (Wilna), eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, a...

Jan 2, 2017

Eugene “Gene” J. White, 86, passed away January 2, 2017. He was born February 23, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in Gladwyne, PA and retired to Ponte Vedra Beach in 1980.

Gene started his career selling galvanized trash cans for Wheeling Steel and was chosen to appear on the popular television show “What’s...

Dec 30, 2016

Bennie E. Baskin, 93, departed this earthly life at 9:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. He was born Oct. 5, 1923, in Banks, Alabama, the son of Lee Roy and Mammie Baskin.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He came to Kokomo in 1948 after graduating from Tuskegee University and retired from Haynes...

Dec 30, 2016

Mary M. Kukla, 78, passed away December 30, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home

Dec 29, 2016

Delmar (Del) Leftwich, 84, was called home by Jesus and returned to his heavenly father on December 29, 2016.  He was born on August 4, 1932 in Wise County Virginia.  Raised by his maternal grandparents, Del grew up in the coal country of Kentucky and Virginia and attended high school in Tazewell, Virginia.

Del proudly volunteered and...

Dec 29, 2016

Our mother, Barbara Lee Ditzel, age 89, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was welcomed gently into eternity by our Lord and by her loving husband, our Dad, John Edward (Jack) Ditzel, on December 29, 2016.

Barbara was born in Washington, D.C. on August 10, 1927.   She lived on Rosemary Street in Chevy Chase, MD. during her early...

Dec 29, 2016

Wayne Allen Kilburn of St. Augustine, Florida passed away at his home on December 29th, 2016 surrounded by his family and friends after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Georgianne V. Kilburn “Gigi”; daughter, Constance Celia Kilburn; future son-in-law Chase Franklin McDougald; brother, Vernal Julius Kilburn, Jr and his wife Tangie; brother, Gerald Peter...

Dec 27, 2016

Emory Hines Stansell, Jr., passed away on December 27, 2016.  He was born January 4, 1933 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Emory Hines & Sybil Neel Stansell.

Emory attended Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, but graduated from Manatee High School in Bradenton.  He then proudly served our country in the U.S. Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees)...

Dec 21, 2016

Adeline (nee Avjian) Ruggles, 73, passed away Dec. 21, 2016. Born 1943 in Malden, MA, graduated MHS. Successful career in computer software sales. Enjoyed volunteering for hospice in Haverhill, MA. Active member and volunteer at Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Survived by sister, Helen MacKnight; brother, Albert Avjian; children, Mary Gudewich, Laurie Spataro and Thomas Ruggles; grandchildren, Jacqueline, Steven, Nathaniel, James, Hunter,...

Dec 20, 2016

Kathleen Porter Mier, 81, departed this life on Dec. 20, 2016 at McGraw Hospice Center from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Jacksonville, FL on Dec. 23, 1934 to the late Edwin T. and Ethel Brooks Porter and step mother, Eunice Porter. Graduated from Jackson High School and worked at Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.

Kathy was a...