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Benson Alexander Sr.
Funeral services for Deacon Benson Alexander Sr., 71, 662 Cathedral Place, who died May 5, 1997, at Flagler Hospital, will be held at noon today at Tabernacle Baptist Church, with Elder Lawson Foster, pastor of the Church of God by Faith, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. today until the hour of services.
Chase and Son Funeral Home is in charge.
Margaret Collier
Funeral services for Margaret Donaldson Collier, 69, Hastings, who died May 7, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West, will be held at 1 p.m. today at Mt. Zion AME Church, with the Rev. S.P. Bradley officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Hastings. Friends may call at the church from noon today until the hour of services.
Coleman's Mortuary is in charge.
Doris Gaw
Doria E. Gaw, 82, died May 9, 1997, at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Bay City, Mich., and moved here in 1972 from Salina, Ohio.
Private services are planned.
She is survived by her son, David Gaw, Orlando; a daugher, Martha Kinkel, Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie Harris
Funeral services for Deacon Johnnie Lee Harris Sr., 73, 870 Bruen St., who died May 5, 1997, at his home, will be held at 3 p.m. today at New St. James Baptist Church, with the Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 2 p.m. Saturday until the hour of services.
Chase and Son Funeral Home is in charge.
Annie Hartley
Graveside services for Annie Beatrice Hartley, 86, St. Augustine, who died May 8, 1997, at Mariner Health Care Center, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Evergreen Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Emily Johnson
Emily Jane Johnson, 96, died May 9, 1997, at the Senior Citizens Home. She moved here in 1971 from Kane, Pa. She was an inspector for Apsco Manufacturing in Rockford, Ill. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at Croyle Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
She is survived by her son, Michael, of St. Augustine, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Margaret Mason
Memorial services for Margaret Ann Mason, 54, St. Augustine, who died Feb. 27, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Interfaith Chapel, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, with Father Rene Robert officiating.
Mrs. Mason was born in Scranton, Pa., and she was a member of Cathedral Parish. She had resided in St. Augustine for 16 years, and was the daughter of the late Vincent Jimmy Occhipinti.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Mason, St. Augustine; a son, Eugene Mason, and a daughter, Robyn Mason, both of St. Augustine; her mother, Margaret Ann Russin Occhipinti, Pennsylvania; three sisters, Roe Kolejeski, Dunmore, Pa., Joanne Sanders, Jessup, Pa., and Lucia Oswald, Dalton, Pa.; one brother, Vincent Occhipinti, Burke, Va., and other relatives.
Joseph Desmarais
Joseph Fidelevin Desmarais, 82, St. Augustine, died May 8, 1997, at his home. He was born in Notre Dame, Quebec, Canada, and had lived in St. Augustine since 1986. He was retired from General Electric and was of the Catholic faith.
Private services are planned.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Desmarais of St. Augustine; two daughters, Theresa Martell of Burlington, Vt., Claire Hall of Milton, Vt; one son, Roland Desmarais of Beacon, N.Y.; two sisters, Helen Bunce of Vanier, Ontario, Canada, Loretta Kronick of St. Augustine; two brothers, Emile Desmarais of Winooski, Vt., Joe Desmarais of Miami; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Mason
Memorial services for Margaret Ann Mason, 54, St. Augustine, who died Feb. 27, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Interfaith Chapel, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, with Father Rene Robert officiating.
Kathryn Thomas
Kathryn Thomas, 87, St. Augustine, died Friday, May 9, 1997, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Delaware, Ohio, and came to St. Augustine 25 years ago from Washington, D.C., where she was Employee Relations Specialist for the National Park Service.
She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church, Flagler Hospital Auxiliary, a charter member of the Shores AARP and was a volunteer at the Castillo de San Marcos National Park Service Office in St. Augustine.
Service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Croyle Funeral Home.
Charles Donahoe
Charles Richard Donahoe, 84, St. Augustine, died May 11, 1997, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Craig Funeral Home.
Kathryn Thomas
Funeral services for Kathryn Thomas, 87, St. Augustine, who died May 9, 1997, at Flagler Hospital will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Croyle Funeral Home.
Charles Raymond Rowley
Charles Raymond "Ray" Rowley, 71, died May 9, 1997, at his daughter's residence in St. Augustine. He'd been living in St. Augustine since 1966, following his retirement from the U.S. Navy. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict. He was formerly employed by Florida Pest Control in Palatka for 10 years and he made and sold clocks and tables.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Masters Funeral Home, Palatka, with Rev. Joe Sweeney officiating. The U.S. Navy will bestow military honors. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until the hour of services.
Those wishing may make contributions, in his memory, to Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, 32257.
Survivors include his companion, Delores Rowley, St. Augustine; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Grace "Mim" and Greg Stratton, St. Augustine; four sisters, Iva Mae Hughes, Ardell Hoffman, both of Indiana, Mildred Yost, Deland, Awilda Brantley, LaPorte, Ind.; one grandson, Ereckson Brown, St. Augustine; and several nieces and nephews.
Juanita Badger
Juanita Ward Badger, 78, Wesley Manor, died May 11, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East. Born in Federal Point, she had resided in Wesley Manor since 1993, moving there from Federal Point where she'd lived from 1944-93. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Federal Point, and also served on the altar guild. She had retired after 29 years as a school teacher with the Putnam County School System and was a member of the Putnam County Teachers Association. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 48, Hastings, and Chapter No. 33, Palatka, and she served three times as worthy matron of the Hastings chapter.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. James G. Smith and the Rev. Joe Noll officiating. Burial will be in Federal Point Cemetery. Friends may call at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka, from 5 to 7 p.m. today.
Those wishing may make a donation, in her memory, to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 130 Commercial Ave., East Palatka, 32131, or to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 12502 N. Pine Drive, Tampa, 33612-9499.
Mrs. Badger was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Baugher.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Walter E. Badger, Wesley Manor; a daughter, Kathy B. Weaver, Bristol, Ind.; one sister, Freda L. Langenwalter, East Palatka; a brother, Harold E. Ward, Albuquerque, N.M.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Charles Donahoe
Charles Richard "Dick" Donahoe, 85, died May 11, 1997, at his home, following a long illness. He was born in Bedford, Pa., and he had resided here for the past 51 years. He was one of the partners of the original St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains Inc., and he was the owner of Donahoe's Flowers. He was a member of Cathedral Parish and an active supporter of Catholic Charities.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Prayers will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home chapel. Friends may call at Craig chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife, Alice R. Donahoe; a daughter, Sherry Ricker; one granddaughter, Sheila Cribbs; and a great-grandson, Brandon Cribbs.
Elizabeth George
Elizabeth S. George, 63, Palm Coast, died May 10, 1997, at her home. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and she had resided in St. Augustine since Nov. 1996.
Those wishing may make a donation, in her memory, to Memorial Hospitals Hospice Care, Dr. Karin Bigman, 875 Sterthaus Ave., Ormond Beach, 32174-9976.
Survivors include her husband, Frank George, Palm Coast; two daughters, Eva Piassek, Cranford, N.J., Elaine Van Gorp, Ridgewood, N.J.; a son, Frank George, Orlando; one brother, William Deeley, Philadelphia; and three grandchildren.
Alderson's Palm Coast Community Funeral Home is in charge.
Anthony Mitchem
Anthony Caleb Mitchem, infant son of Heather Mitchem, died May 12, 1997, at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville. He was born in St. Augustine.
Graveside services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at San Lorenzo Cemetery, with the Rev. Tim Lindenfelser officiating.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his maternal grandparents, Tim and Shirley Mitchem, and his maternal great-grandparents, John and Shirley Hartley, all of St. Augustine; and a maternal great-grandmother, Doris Mitchem, Jacksonville.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Edward Pierce
Edward Franklin Pierce Sr., 85, St. Augustine, died May 12, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East. He was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, and he was retired from Florida East Coast Railway. He was a member of Cathedral Parish.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary C. "Peaches" Pierce, St. Augustine; four sons, Edward F. Pierce Jr., Gerald D. and Kenneth L. Pierce, all of St. Augustine, George J. Pierce, Elkton; 21 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren.
Charles Donahoe
Funeral services for Charles Richard "Dick" Donahoe, 85, who died May 11, 1997, at his home, following a long illness, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Prayers will be said at 7 p.m. today at Craig Funeral Home chapel. Friends may call at Craig chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. today.
Clement Langlois
Clement Alexander Langlois, 76, 816 Alhambra Ave., died May 12, 1997. He was born in South Portland, Maine, and he graduated from South Portland High School in 1938. In high school, he was an outstanding left-handed baseball pitcher for three years, and he also pitched in the local twilight league and in the service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II in the military police, and he was a member of the Army Occupational Forces in Japan. He served in the U.S. Post Office in the greater Washington, D.C., area for 30 years, retiring to St. Augustine in 1977. He was a member of the St. Augustine branch of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and he worked several years as a security officer in St. Augustine. At his request, there will be no service in St. Augustine. A memorial service is planned at Holy Cross Church, South Portland, July 22, his birthday. Survivors include sisters, Ann Levesque, Rochester, N.Y., Jeanette Langlois, a sister in the Convent of Jesus and Mary in Quebec, Canada; a brother, Edward, South Portland; and 10 nieces and nephews. Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Richard Lewis Jr.
Richard "Dad" Lewis Jr., 43, 761 Volusia St., died May 7, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West, following a long illness. He was a former member of Bethel Baptist Missionary Church, and he was a member of the Class of 1971 at St. Augustine High School. He was last employed by the Columbia Restaurant. Survivors include his mother, Lurene Louis, St. Augustine; father, Richard Lewis Sr., Hollandale; a brother, Roselle Lewis, St. Augustine; five sisters, Gearldine L. James, Charleston, S.C., Geneva L. Smith, Wyline L. White, both of St. Augustine, Lorraine L. Jackson, Mayport, Rosa L. Raggins, Elwood. Arrangements will be announced by Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings.
Kathryn Thomas
Funeral services for Kathryn Thomas, 87, St. Augustine, who died May 9, 1997, at Flagler Hospital will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Croyle Funeral Home.
Laura Johnson
Laura Johnson, 73, died May 12, 1997. Born in Worcester, Mass., she had lived in Shrewsbury, Mass., and, for the last 14 years, in St. Augustine.
Private funeral services are planned. Those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to the American Cancer Society, POB 5355, St. Augustine, 32085.
She was the wife of the late Ralph Johnson.
Survivors include two sons, Kent Charles Matthews, Ralph Richard Johnson Jr., both of Jacksonville; three sisters, Diana Laura Leofanti, North Grafton, Mass., Laura Rae Krause, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sandra Rose Lessard, Lakeland; a brother, Anthony Francalangia, Concord, N.H.; three sisters, Theresa LeMay, Worcester, Rose Sisko, Rosemarie Young, both of Oxford, Mass.; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 6940 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, is in charge.
Richard Lewis Jr.
Funeral services for Richard (Dad) Lewis Jr., 43, 761 Volusia St., who died May 7, 1997, in Flagler Hospital West, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 35 Duval St., with the Rev. Major Highman officiating. Burial follows in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, and from 1 p.m. Saturday until the hour of services.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, is in charge.
Maylene Masters
Maylene Elizabeth Masters, 89, New Smyrna Beach, died May 13, 1997, at Ocean View Nursing Home, New Smyrna Beach. She was born in St. Augustine and moved to the New Smyrna Beach area 31 years ago. She was a cosmetician for a St. Augustine drug store, prior to her retirement, and she was known as "The Piano Lady" when she appeared on radio station WFOY in St. Augustine and played for various functions.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna Beach. Burial will be in Sea Pines Memorial Gardens, Edgewater.
Friends may call at Dudley Funeral Home, 1108 N. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna, from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Mersades Swain, New Smyrna Beach; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
