Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society

Georgios Antonios Molfetas died on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at the age of 77; after four hospitalizations spread over five months. He fought until the end through kidney disease and Parkinson's to spend every moment possible with his wife and kids. He was surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter-in-law; passing peacefully in his sleep at Advent Health Hospital in New Smyrna Beach, FL. He was born on February 20th, 1945 in Erisos, Kefalonia, Greece; during the last months of WWII and the Nazi occupation of the Ionian Islands. George was the youngest child of Sophia Molfeta (ne? Vasilato) of Agrile, Kefalonia and Antonios Georgios Molfetas from St. Jerusalem, Kefalonia. He survived the...

David Carl Moja, 88, of New Smyrna Beach - a great husband and father - went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2022. Dave was born in Hayward, California in 1933, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of San Jose State University. He received a master's degree from Florida Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. from Nova University. He spent his career as a NASA Engineer and a College Professor. He was an active member of St. Peter the Fisherman Episcopal Church in New Smyrna Beach. He was predeceased in death by his parents, David Moja and Caroline Knudsen Moja, a brother, Benjamin Moja and a sister, Lila Moja Northern. He was also predeceased in death by his first wife,...

Karen Sue Keeney 75 of Daytona Beach, Fla. Formerly of Huntington, W.VA Passed away Sunday April 10th, 2022, at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach Fla. Memorial services will be held Saturday May 7th at 2pm at her beloved church Westminster by the Sea. Rev. Dr. Jeff Sumner will perform the services. A private spreading of the ashes will follow at her churches scatter garden. Karen was a former makeup artist with Chanel. Karen was Born on November 6th, 1946, in Huntington, W.VA. The Daughter of the late Clyde Wilson Keeney and Wanda Emogene Rowsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Deceased Daughter Noel Keeney-Nazar , and Brother Larry Dale Keeney. She is survived...

Jason Brian Fadden, 41, New Smyrna Beach, died April 8th. Jason is the beloved Son of Sandra Fadden Detloff, New Smyrna Beach and the late James Edward Fadden, Toledo, Oh. Jason is survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and his extended family, the Detloffs, New Smyrna. Services are private.

Nora Meckel passed away in hospice April 6th, 2022 with family members at her side. Born March 6, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland to Mary and Daniel Carmen. She was preceded in death by her parents and her second husband, Robert ('Bob') Niemeyer. She is survived by her brother, Dan Carmen, her sister, Donna Krause, her children Teri Kennedy, Lenore Bennett, Jeff Wiechert, Dana Story, Daniel Wiechert, 10 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Nora was a 1957 graduate of Seton High School. She was married to Christopher Wiechert, of Baltimore, MD, November 1957. She spent most of her time keeping up with raising, feeding, transporting, and cleaning up after 5 children. After her divorce...

Heaven welcomes Anna Mae Burkholder, who passed away on April 3, 2022. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, James Burkholder and son, Roger Burkholder. She is survived by son, Scott Burkholder of Pennsylvania and daughter, Nancy Burkholder Givens of New Smyrna Beach, Florida as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Leon Otis Berard passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 at Advent Health in New Smyrna Beach, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Leon was born April 11, 1937 in Willimantic, Connecticut and was the son of the late Yvonne (Lussier) & Otis Berard. He is predeceased by his brother Robert Berard, sister Loraine Berard Pepin and brother Norman Berard. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lillian Luthi Berard, his children John Berard and wife Laurie of Hampton, CT, Michael Berard and wife Brenda of Colchester, CT and Jackie Berard Moffitt and husband Milton of Scotland, CT. As well as eight grandchildren; Ashley Moffitt Chaudhry and her husband Al, Brittany Berard Gercken, Jake...

Mary A. Miller (maiden name Hogan), 81, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away on February 25, 2022. Mary was born in St. Mary's hospital in Decatur Illinois. Mary was the daughter of Raymond and Barbara (Rauch) Hogan. Mary married Robert A. Miller on 11-21-1959. He proceeded her in death. Mary is survived by two sons and a daughter; Charles Miller and spouse Janet, Curtes Miller and Carmen Brown and spouse Jason Brown. Mary is survived by three grandchildren and two great granddaughters. Mary also leaves three brothers and one sister and their spouses. A celebration will be held at Baldwin Brothers on Saturday March 19, 2022 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. Casual attire and pretty colors for...

Robert "Earl" Daley was born May 8, 1934 and was the founder of Daley Excavating & Services in Salem, Ohio. He passed away in his sleep the morning of February 23 at the Advent Health Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL. He was proceeded in death by his sister Christina, brother David Daley, and son Robert Daley. He will be missed by his wife Karen, his children Dan Daley (Kathy), Kelly Daley (Virginia), Janet Stenman (Michael), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on March 19th in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Donna Grabowski Maryes, 67, passed away February 12, 2022. She was born on October 1, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan. A graduate of New Smyrna Beach Senior High School and University of South Florida, Donna was employed as a teacher in the Volusia County School District before her retirement. During her career as an educator, she taught and inspired students at Samsula, Read-Pattillo and Indian River Elementary schools. Donna enjoyed reading, traveling, and time spent with family and friends. She is survived by her son, Rory Maryes; daughter, Shay Maryes; grandchildren, Kailani Maryes, Lark Maryes and Kinley Fisk; parents, Gene and Joann Grabowski; brothers, Mark (Ronnie) Grabowski, Earl...

Edward H. Kemner, Jr. passed from this life to eternal life on February 8, 2022 at age 88. Ed was the husband of Katherine May Oathout Kemner for 66 years. Ed and Kathy moved from upstate NY to make their home in Edgewater FL in 1989. His love for his Lord and Savior was evident in all he did at home, work and play. Ed was a former member of East Glenville Community and First Presbyterian Church and, after moving to FL, Edgewater Alliance Church (CM&A), Edgewater FL. Church service included deacon, elder, trustee and Sunday School teacher. Edward is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Marion Kemner of Schenectady NY and his sister Orpha Knox of Houston TX. Edward is survived...

Walter H. Wistrand Jr. passed away February 7, 2022 in New Smyrna Beach, Fl. He was born at Womens Hospital in Flint, MI to Walter Harold Wistrand and Gail Bruce Wistrand on January 12, 1925. After graduating high school in 1943, Walter joined the Army with several buddies. World War II was raging and after training in communications in Meridan, Mississippi, he joined the 131st Battalion leaving for the China-Burma-India theater where he was in the glider troops until they were disbanded due to the high mortality rate. He then spent the remainder of his active duty laying phone lines ahead of front-line troops. Walter was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Victory...

James M. Good, 65, of New Smyrna Beach, FL and NJ, passed away Jan.30, 2022. Jim was a professional Audio Engineer who toured and mixed major Artists, Corporate shows, Sports and co-owned "All In One Audio." He was a member of IATSE local 631 (Orlando) and local 917(Atlantic City). Full Obit at Legacy.com. Mass is 10AM, Feb.12,2022 at Our Lady Star of The Sea,4000 S. Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach with a Celebration of Life 4-6 PM at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home, 1 N. Causeway, NSB.

Paul Edward O'Neill, 72, of Edgewater, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2022. Paul was born in Newport News, Virginia, on September 14, 1949 to Paul O'Neill and Gertrude (Gertie) Foster O'Neill. He graduated from Denbigh High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army. Paul married Cynthia Dianne O'Mary. His career was spent with the Department of the Navy. Together Paul and Dianne lived in the Philippines, Italy and Guantanamo Bay as part of his work with the government. Paul is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Dianne O'Neill, and sisters, Patricia and Linda O'Neill. A celebration of Paul's life will be held Sunday February 20,...

Johnny E. Mullins, 82, of 1000 Washington Street, New Smyrna Beach, passed away on January 20, 2022. Johnny was born May 1, 1939 and graduated from Chisholm High School in 1957. He received his Bachelors Degree from Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi and was employed by General Electric in Daytona Beach in the Quality Control Department. He served four years in the U.S. Army Infantry as an Intelligence Specialist and was later employed by Orangeburge, South Carolina, as a Senior Contractor Engineer. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Farmer and Marian Pearson; two brothers, James E. Mullins and Fred A. Mullins. He is survived by one brother, Franklin D. Mullins...

Emmerich John Bares III July 29, 1942 - January 15, 2022 After a courageous and valiant battle with cancer, Emmerich John Bares III passed away January 15th, 2022 with his beloved wife at his side and surrounded by love from family and friends. Born in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Emmerich J and Mary Jane Bares. He attended Binghamton North High School and went on to Broom Tech Community College and Missouri Valley College. He began his working career in the family business carving granite and marble. He went on to form many businesses throughout his life. Challenge was his middle name. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Thompson Bares, his two daughters, Kimberly Bares...

John McCormack Long, 91, of Tully, New York passed into glory on January 4, 2022 comfortably in his home at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie, TN. He was enveloped by the love of his close friends and fellow residents, his youngest nephew Ed, and his amazing care team led by Rikki Barrick from Senior Solutions. Jack is the son of Frank and Josephine Long. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Smyrna Beach, FL and has been a beloved friend and attendee of Union Primitive Baptist Church in McKenzie, TN for the past year. Jack worked with the Onondaga County Highway Department and Saulsbury Fire Equipment before retiring to New Smyrna Beach in 1996. While in New...

Paul J. McDermott, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was a well-known softball player and Villages resident since 2010. Paul was born on January 24, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to parents Paul J. McDermott, Sr. and Helen (Katerba) McDermott. Government service called Paul to serve our great nation in the US Army's 101st Airborne and later in the NYFD and New Smyrna Beach PD. In the early 70's he moved his family to south Florida so they could enjoy his love for boating in the clear blue ocean waters. It was there he built a successful real estate company, Homeland Sales Realty, continuing to honor the red, white and blue. His recreational passion was being...

Patrick John Magrady passed away on December 8, 2021. He was born on April, 1949 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, Jane Conklin Magrady, three brothers, Michael, Joseph and Robert and one special sister, Maureen, who has been residing with he and his wife in the winter months for about 10 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Magrady. Raised in Chicago and Oak Park, IL, he attended Fenwick High and Oak Park and graduated in 1967. Patrick went on to Loyola University and University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, graduating in 1976 with a B. A. degree in Plastic and Graphic Arts. Pat's father, "Jack," called him "Downey," as the family hailed...

Larry Edward Creasy, 74, of Edgewater, FL, died at his home November 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents Dock and Doris Creasy, and a sister Tracy of Salem, VA. Larry leaves behind his loving wife, Pamela, and faithful dog, Sugar, of Edgewater, FL; a sister, Lois Sowder; aunt, Carol Basham; children Jeri Mundy (Tim) of Roanoke, VA, Sandra Korzun (Joel) of Chesapeake, VA, Aaron Creasy (Veronica) of Myrtle Beach, SC; step-daughter Brittany Proffitt of Sandy Level, VA; grandchildren Chris Mundy, Heather and Adam Korzun and Alexia, Kayla and Amelia Creasy. A ceremony of remembrance will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made...

William Eager Sr, 84, resident of Summerfield, FL passed away on August 27, 2021. He was born August 28,1936 in Elgin, Illinois, the only child to the late James and Eleanore (Heinmann) Eager. Bill enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Westover AFB in Chicopee, MA where he met his cherished wife of 37 years, the late Teresa (Smist) Eager. Later Bill received his commission in the Navy where he served as a Reservist for 20 years, retiring with the rank of Commander. He earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Western New England College and a MS in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Bill loved teaching, and taught part time at Western New England College,...