Beaches Chapel by Hardage-Giddens

Michael P. Hinchman, 67, of Jacksonville Beach, Fl., passed away February 16, 2022 with loved ones by his side. Mike was a 1972 graduate of Marcellus Central Schools and resided in Camillus for many years. He worked at Camillus Cutlery for many years before his career with Pass & Seymour-LeGrande, retiring in 2015. He was happiest traveling and enjoying retirement with his partner, Gezina. Mike is survived by his partner Gezina Shank, sisters Denise (William) Montroy, Linda Fisher, and Mary Hinchman, brothers David (Shelly) Hinchman, Jeffrey Hinchman, and several nieces and nephews. Per Mike's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.

Frances Patricia "Pat" Skillman, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia, on January 30, 1938. She was a loving, devoted wife to her husband James Skillman of forty-seven years. She was pre-deceased by her parents Dan and Louise Holly and her brother Jimmy Holly. She is survived by her brother Dan (Betty) Holly Jr., and her sister-in-law Peggy Holly. She was a caring and compassionate mother of five children: Yvonne (Ray) Johnson, Tammy (Copeland) Wasson, Teresa (Ross Kinsey) Buck, Anthony (Lisa) Copeland and James Skillman, Jr. Pat was a grandmother to fourteen grandchildren and a great-grandmother to twenty great-grandchildren....

Kevin M Boyce (Dubya) went home to be with his Lord on January 14, 2022. Kevin was born on July 17, 1979, in Laconia, NH to Edward (Beaver) Boyce and Donna Boyce (Corneau). Kevin was a Navy kid and lived in various states, NH, VA, CA and FL, which is where he remained the rest of his life. Kevin worked various jobs such as security, house painting, and at Home Depot. Kevin was a volunteer fire fighter when he was younger, and it brought him great joy helping others. Kevin loved to draw and was very talented at it. He also loved sports and playing soccer as a youth. He was an avid Notre Dame and Patriots fan. He also loved fishing. Kevin was a collector going from one thing to another. From...

Betty (May) Embry, age 96, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, January 8, 2022, at her assisted living home at Cypress Village, Jacksonville, where she had lived for just over one year. She is survived by her children, Joel Embry (Ginny Myrick) of Jacksonville, Paul Embry of Fernandina Beach, Vicki Embry of County Wexford, Ireland, and Abigail Embry of Vidalia, GA, as well as 4 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Edwin, as well as her grandson, Joel, Jr. Betty and Edwin grew up together in the same neighborhood of their hometown of Quincy, FL, but didn't make that spark until exchanging letters while Ed was overseas in the Pacific as a Marine...

Vicki Lynn (Johnson) Schellhase, 76 a resident of Jacksonville Beach FL, formally of Wheeling, WV passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Vicki was born on December 25, 1944 in Cameron, WV and was a 1962 graduate of Wheeling High School, Wheeling WV. Her greatest and most cherished accomplishment was raising her three children whom she adored. She was preceded in death by a sister Sherlene Moore, a niece Lori Ann (Neer) Swanko, and her mother Ruth A. Johnson. She is survived by her loving children Carl J. (C.J.) Schellhase Jr. and his partner Scott M. Carlson of Aurora, IL, Charles R. Schellhase (Shani) of Wheeling, WV, and Amy L. Fisher (Mark) of...

Richard J. O'Rourke (Dick) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away on September 7, 2021 at The McGraw Hospice Center, with his family by his side. Dick was born to Frank E. and Kathleen O'Malley O'Rourke on September 17, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from St. Francis Preparatory High School, Brooklyn, NY in 1951. Following graduation, Dick enlisted in the US Coast Guard and served during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, Dick began his insurance career with Marsh McLennan, the largest insurance brokerage firm in the country. While there, he attended the College of Insurance. In 1957, Dick joined Ter Bush & Powell, a regional brokerage firm in Schenectady, NY. Through the...

It is with both joy and sadness that we share the homegoing of our father, Tom McCoy, on July 30, 2021. He was 96 years old and lived a life that many people only dream about. He had some amazing experiences and stories over the years that made his life rich, interesting, and well-lived. Tom loved his family dearly, including a son, Thomas Tyndall McCoy, Jr. (deceased) and two daughters, Terri McCoy of Jacksonville, FL and Beth Thomas (Blake) of Daytona Beach. He had three grandchildren including Laura Brown (Clint) of Washington DC, Lindsey Venema (Dan) of Daytona Beach and Luke Thomas (Ashley) of Ormond Beach. He also had two great grandsons, Hudson and Remy Brown, plus many nieces and...

Jacksonville Beach, FL- Janice Flynn Pitcairn passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 20, 2021, at 80 years of age. Born the youngest of nine children in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Adele Flynn. She grew up on Beechwood Blvd in Squirrel Hill. Janice became a homemaker in O'Hara and Indiana Townships and an avid tennis and platform tennis player at the Pittsburgh Field Club. She spent and enjoyed countless hours on the courts introducing and teaching her three sons how to play. Later in life, she relocated to Jacksonville Beach FL; owning and operating "Janelle's Collection" a custom and costume jewelry business. Janice always enjoyed...

Jacksonville Beach, FL- Janice Flynn Pitcairn passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 20, 2021, at 80 years of age. Born the youngest of nine children in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Adele Flynn. She grew up on Beechwood Blvd in Squirrel Hill. Janice became a homemaker in O'Hara and Indiana Townships and an avid tennis and platform tennis player at the Pittsburgh Field Club. She spent and enjoyed countless hours on the courts introducing and teaching her three sons how to play. Later in life, she relocated to Jacksonville Beach FL; owning and operating "Janelle's Collection" a custom and costume jewelry business. Janice always enjoyed...

Dr. Thomas Joseph Connolly of Jacksonville, FL lost his brief but valiant battle against ALS on the morning of his 80th birthday with his entire family by his side. Thomas was born in Dubuque Iowa on June 15, 1941 to Albert and Margaret Connolly and loved telling stories of his small-town childhood growing up in Farley, Iowa. He earned a B.A in history and an M.A. in education from Loras College. He began his flying career as a U.S. Navy aviator, and it was while stationed at NAS Jax in 1965 serving as a Naval Flight Officer with the Navy Weather Squadron (Hurricane Hunters) when he met the love of his life, Barbara Livingston of Winter Haven. Together they had two beautiful daughters and...

Dr. Thomas Joseph Connolly of Jacksonville, FL lost his brief but valiant battle against ALS on the morning of his 80th birthday with his entire family by his side. Thomas was born in Dubuque Iowa on June 15, 1941 to Albert and Margaret Connolly and loved telling stories of his small-town childhood growing up in Farley, Iowa. He earned a B.A in history and an M.A. in education from Loras College. He began his flying career as a U.S. Navy aviator, and it was while stationed at NAS Jax in 1965 serving as a Naval Flight Officer with the Navy Weather Squadron (Hurricane Hunters) when he met the love of his life, Barbara Livingston of Winter Haven. Together they had two beautiful daughters and...

Nancy Cooney Kolb died of natural causes in her own bed in Atlantic Beach, Florida on April 26, 2021, with several of her children at her side. She was 91 years old. We are grateful that she had such a long life, filled with many adventures and pleasures, including a 48-year marriage to her high school sweetheart, Ed Kolb. Born on January 10, 1930 in Buffalo, New York to Eunice Packard Cooney and Edwin Robert Cooney, Nancy graduated from Cornell University in 1952, and in 1953 married Edwin Richard Kolb, also of Buffalo. Nancy was known for her gentle charm and sweet disposition, cornerstones of her personality which stayed with her throughout her life. Her understated but clever wit hinged...

Nancy Cooney Kolb died of natural causes in her own bed in Atlantic Beach, Florida on April 26, 2021, with several of her children at her side. She was 91 years old. We are grateful that she had such a long life, filled with many adventures and pleasures, including a 48-year marriage to her high school sweetheart, Ed Kolb. Born on January 10, 1930 in Buffalo, New York to Eunice Packard Cooney and Edwin Robert Cooney, Nancy graduated from Cornell University in 1952, and in 1953 married Edwin Richard Kolb, also of Buffalo. Nancy was known for her gentle charm and sweet disposition, cornerstones of her personality which stayed with her throughout her life. Her understated but clever wit hinged...

Michael Guide, Sr., 60, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on March 31, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Debra (Stoklosa) Guide; sons Michael Guide, Jr. of Lockport, Illinois, and Kevin Godell (Marissa Suldiro) of Worth, Illinois; daughter, Melissa Walton (Matt) of Blue Island, Illinois; step-daughters Kristina Betz of Chicago, Illinois, and Sandra Betz of Atlantic Beach, Florida; grandson Kevin Michael Godell, Jr.; brother Anthony Guide and sister Melody Roberts. Michael was born in Chicago, IL on May 15, 1960, and was preceded in death by his parents Anthony Joseph and Mildred Guide; and brother Leo Guidi. Michael worked in the maintenance field for many years before...

Jim was born March 30,1935 in Johnson City, TN as the youngest of 6 brothers and 2 sisters and died on March 14, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. Jim attended high school at East Tennessee State University Training School where he played basketball. After high school he served in the Navy and later obtained a degree in Business Administration from ETSU. Following college, Jim went to work for the Social Security Administration and was tasked with opening their first office in Ft. Pierce, FL. He served as the area manager for a number of years before leaving government work and embarking on numerous entrepreneurial adventures including car washes and real estate investing & development. During...

Margaret Garner Reisler, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Jacksonville, and Indianapolis, passed on peacefully, in the company of family, on 2/20/21 in Jacksonville, Fl at the age of 97. Born in Toccoa, Ga, she was graduated from Brenau University where she was a member of Tri Delta. Mrs. Reisler taught Speech & Drama at the Country Day School (Maine), Marion College (Indiana), and Butler University (Indiana). She held a membership with the National Society of Arts & Letters. Mrs. Reisler and her husband Phil owned & operated Camp Manitou for Boys in Ontario, Canada. She was active in several Methodist Church communities, served on the Bishop's Council, & as a member...

Sybil Smith Register, age 82, passed away at her home in Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Sybil was born in Blountsville, Alabama on January 17, 1938. Sybil was the daughter of Howard Smith and Katie Lee Mead Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Adarene Smith, and brother Carroll Smith. Sybil attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Georgia Baptist Nursing School in Atlanta with a nursing degree in 1960. Sybil was a well-respected Registered Nurse in Recovery and Intensive Care Units throughout her career. Sybil married Martin Wade Register in Atlanta, Georgia on December 10, 1960. They were married for 29 years until Martin's death...

William Robert Lund, 68, of Jacksonville (formerly of Saint Petersburg), passed away November 16th, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ, on August 13th 1952. Bill was survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Claudia Lund, his two children, Kristin Noel Lund-Hawkins (Joshua), Michael John Lund and his grandchildren Dylan Michael Hawkins, Noelle Coggin Hawkins and Harmony Reign Hawkins. Funeral arrangements will be held at 10:00 AM, November 21st at Beaches Chapel by Hardage -Giddens, Jacksonville Beach, FL. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Tunnels 2 Towers or St. Judes Hospital.

W. Lee Spain, 82, of Neptune Beach, Florida, passed away on October 15, 2020. He was born in Newport News, Virginia, on October 8, 1938. He graduated Warwick High School, studied electrical engineering at Virginia Tech, and served in the Navy as an electronics technician. Lee met his future wife, Kerstin Spain, when his ship, the USS Bigelow, made a port call in Stockholm and the couple was married on April 3, 1966. Lee had a long career in the shipbuilding industry beginning with summer jobs testing hull designs in the model basin at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock and rising from draftsman to designer at that shipyard. He ultimately rose to Systems Engineer with Navy...

Dr. Charles Galloway was the world's most interesting man. From humble beginnings, driven by his academic curiosity and unquenchable pursuit of excellence, he rose to international academic fame for his groundbreaking work in non-verbal communication. He was the trusted, subject-matter expert on that which is left unsaid. Dr. Galloway combined his love of the performing arts with his passion for education. He uncovered that, while those in performing arts were well aware and practiced how their body language and intonations communicate, educators at that time were not attending to this aspect of their practice. He characterized his non-verbal communication research as exploring...

Nancy Shimp Fredeking, 81, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on September 10, 2020. Nancy was born in Ohio on October 29, 1938 to Bert and Charlotte "Gwen" Shimp. She was raised in Huntington, WV and a proud graduate of Huntington High School where she made many beloved friends. After graduating high school, she married her husband of 50 years, William "Bill" Fredeking and attended Marshall University. At Marshall, she was a member of the Pi Kappa Sigma (Sigma Kappa) sorority. Nancy loved being a mom and was extremely involved in her childrens activities. She was a Campfire Girls and 4-H counselor, a band booster, and all-around sports mom, before it was a thing. She was also a...