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Dr. Clyde Oren Hurst

Dr. Clyde Oren Hurst

Aug 28, 2019

Dr. Clyde O. Hurst, 97, died peacefully with family attending, in Pensacola, Florida, where he

has been a resident for 27 years on August 28, 2019. Dr. Hurst practiced pathology in

Portsmouth, Ohio, at Portsmouth General Hospital, later Scioto Memorial Hospital, as well as

Mercy Hospital, from 1959 until...

Willie "Rae" Pohlmann

Willie "Rae" Pohlmann

Aug 27, 2019

Willie "Rae" Pohlmann, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

She was born in Montgomery, AL on September 23, 1927. She graduated from Pensacola High School in 1944 where she met the love of her life, the late Charles "Charlie" H. Pohlmann, Jr. They were married in 1946 at St. John's Catholic Church in Warrington,...

"Fanny" Apolonia De Los-Reyes Teats

"Fanny" Apolonia De Los-Reyes Teats

Aug 24, 2019

Apolonia "Fanny" De Los Reyes Teats, age 73, of Pensacola, FL formerly of Jacksonville, FL was called home peacefully with her family at her side August 24, 2019. She was born September 01, 1945 in Balayan, Batangas in the Philippines to the late Hermogenes and Luisa De Los Reyes. Fanny was a devoted wife, cherished mother and beloved sister....

Richard Alan Griffin

Richard Alan Griffin

Aug 22, 2019

Richard Alan Griffin, 62, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.

He was born on March 5, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Jay and Trudy Griffin and became a pool player at an early age. In addition to shooting pool, he also enjoyed playing the guitar. After moving to Florida he completed training for his mortuary/funeral directors certificate....

Mary Margaret Duncan

Mary Margaret Duncan

Aug 22, 2019

Mary Margaret Duncan, 68, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.

Memorial Mass will be held 11am Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with Fr. James Valenzuela celebrant.

Catherine Archer Pieler

Catherine Archer Pieler

Aug 21, 2019

Catherine Archer Pieler, 65, of Pensacola left this earth to reunite with her beloved husband on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

She was born on November 12, 1953 in Pensacola, FL. Cathy was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She met the love of her life, Bill while working in the banking industry, and devoted her...

Mafalda Benchea

Mafalda Benchea

Aug 21, 2019

Augusta Mafalda "Muff" Benchea, 99, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on August 21, 2019 at the Haven of Our Lady of Peace, with her family by her side.

She was born January 28, 1920 in Benton, IL to Mary and Paul Kuemmel "P.K." Layman. They later moved to Lincoln, IL so they could be close to...

James Oliver Bryant, Jr.

James Oliver Bryant, Jr.

Aug 19, 2019

Master Chief James Oliver Bryant, Jr., AGCM, USN (ret.), passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Jim was born April 19, 1939 in Shreveport, LA and proudly served in the US Navy for 22 years and was a Master Chief Meteorologist in his early thirties. He was stationed all over the world including...

Bea Taylor

Bea Taylor

Aug 19, 2019

Carrie Beatrice "Bea" Taylor, born October 7, 1928 to George Jordan and Addie Gardner Jordan in Waynesboro, MS, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Baptist Hospital following a brief illness.

She was a homemaker and lovingly took care of James for 66 years. Bea enjoyed embroidering and visiting with friends. Her favorite thing was talking....

Anne Guagni Bonifay

Anne Guagni Bonifay

Aug 19, 2019

Anne Guagni Bonifay, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Anne was born to Rosa and Pietro Guagni, first generation Italian immigrants, in Raton, NM on November 26, 1927. She attended nurses training and received her RN degree at the historic Old Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. It was during this time that she met...

Patricia Jean Beal Gentry

Patricia Jean Beal Gentry

Aug 18, 2019

Patricia Jean Beal Gentry, 66, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019.

A visitation will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 9:00 am until the funeral service begins at 10:00 am at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.

Robert J. Gochoel

Robert J. Gochoel

Aug 18, 2019

Robert J. "Jim" Gochoel, 90 of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019.

Mr. Gochoel was born on February 2, 1929 and was a native of Dayton, OH and had resided in Gulf Breeze, Fl since 2005. Jim enjoyed music, golf and Ohio State Football. He had been an active member of the Antioch Temple...

Ruth J. Pekar

Ruth J. Pekar

Aug 16, 2019

Ruth J. Pekar, 100, of Pensacola FL, passed away at home Friday August 16, 2019.

Ruth was born November 9, 1918 in Beallsville, OH. She attended Ohio State University and later worked as a secretary for the railroad in Akron, OH. Ruth met her husband Frank Pekar in Ohio through mutual friends. Ruth and Frank retired in...

Benjamin Watt Mcleod, Iii

Benjamin Watt Mcleod, Iii

Aug 14, 2019

Benjamin Watt McLeod, III, 75, of Pensacola, FL, passed away at home on August 14, 2019.

He was born May 12, 1944 in Pensacola. He graduated from Pensacola High School and attended The University of Alabama. Starting as a walk-on, he earned a football scholarship and played on the 1964 and 1965 national championship teams under coach...

Christine Alexander Brooks

Christine Alexander Brooks

Aug 14, 2019

Christine Alexander Brooks, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Christine was born to Sotirios Alexander and Mamie Nall Alexander in Pensacola on February 16, 1922. She is survived by three children, Charlene Bogan, Carol Dougherty (Joe) and Garry Brooks; three grandchildren, Christopher Bogan (Laura), Ben Bogan and Anna Trezzi (Peter); three great grandchildren, Winston...

Lcdr Lawrence Russo, Jr., Usn (Ret.)

Lcdr Lawrence Russo, Jr., Usn (Ret.)

Aug 12, 2019

Mr. Lawrence Russo Jr., passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2019 at the age of 96, having been remarkably fit and healthy throughout his entire life.

Larry was born in Wakefield, Massachusetts on April 13, 1923 to Lawrence (Lorenzo) Russo and Frances (Fannie) Cieuzo Russo. His father was one of seven brothers who owned a...

John Edward Strand, Jr.

John Edward Strand, Jr.

Aug 11, 2019

John Edward Strand, Jr. 61 of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019.

John was a native and lifelong resident of Pensacola, born on August 18, 1957 to John Edward and Sarah Jane (Barrineau) Strand. After high school John joined the US Navy were served as an Aviation Tech serving for four years. Following his military...

David Paul Heine

David Paul Heine

Aug 10, 2019

David Paul Heine, age 63, of Pensacola, was called home August 10, 2019. He was born September 07, 1955 in Pensacola, FL to the late Calvin Heine, Sr. and Lois Heine Kearley. David was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pensacola since his birth. He was employed by Gulf Power, Sears, and served a decade overseas as...

Carolyn E. Ongalo

Carolyn E. Ongalo

Aug 10, 2019

Carolyn E. Ongalo, 57, resident of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019.

She was born on August 9, 1962 in Bakersfield, CA to Elaine Chamberlin and Bobby Durham. She was always a straight "A" student that enjoyed cheerleading and music. Her life was radically transformed on New Year's Eve 1982 when she became a follower...

Pamela Dawn Espersen Schang

Pamela Dawn Espersen Schang

Aug 10, 2019

Pamela Dawn Espersen Schang, 48, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

She was born in Schenectady, NY to Robert and Sharon Espersen on September 25, 1970. Pam was the office manager for a specialized hardware company. She liked country living with her family, was a great cook, and devoted wife and mother and was a person...

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