Obituaries

Karen E. Aibel

Karen E. Aibel

Nov 13, 2024

Karen Elizabeth Aibel, 62, passed away November 13, 2024, in Jacksonville, FL. She was born August 26, 1962, in New Rochelle, NY. 

Karen grew up in Scarsdale, NY and spent her college years at Boston University and the University of Arizona in Tucson. Professionally, Karen spent more than 30 years in both large and small organizations in sales, business development, and...

Kathryn Latorre

Kathryn Latorre

Nov 14, 2024

Kathryn Latorre, 66, passed away November 14, 2024. She was born October 9, 1958, in Brooklyn, NY. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY and raised her family in Brooklyn, NY, Puerto Rico and Atlantic Beach, FL.

 Kathy worked for the Atlantic Beach Tax Collectors Office for 25 years. More than anything she was an adoring wife, a loving and supportive mother...

Janet M. Merta

Janet M. Merta

Nov 15, 2024

Janet Mae (Hecht) Merta passed away November 15, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1931, in Lakefield, MN. Janet lived in several states throughout her life: Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Kentucky, North Carolina and finally in Jacksonville Beach, FL near her son Robert.

Janet is survived by her children, Jacqueline (William), Randall (Lea Anne), and Robert (Gina); her 9...

Carole L Kretzer

Carole L Kretzer

2024

Carole L. Kretzer, 85, passed away November 15, 2024

Michael Dean Myers

Michael Dean Myers

Oct 29, 2024

Michael Dean Myers, loving husband and devoted father, passed away on October 29, 2024, at 1:30 am at Baptist Beaches Hospital in Jacksonville Beach, FL. 

He was born May 2, 1952, in Findlay, Ohio, to Glen and Grace Myers. He served in the United States Navy as well as the Coast Guard reserves. Michael was employed by CSX railroad where he...

Barbara S. Heamon

Barbara S. Heamon

Nov 3, 2024

Barbara Heamon, 91, longtime resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, died on November 3, 2024, with her family by her side. 

She was born to the late Carl and Florence Shrader on June 14, 1933, in North Jackson, Ohio. When Barb was a young girl her family moved to Findlay, Ohio, where she did most of her growing up. After graduating...

Murrel Vivian (McKenzie) Homan

Murrel Vivian (McKenzie) Homan

Oct 2, 2024

Murrel Vivian (McKenzie) Homan, 97, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in her home.

Murrel was born on September 18, 1927, in Okeechobee, Florida to James A. and Carrie (Newell) McKenzie.

Murrel was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Wallace E. Homan (1991), herhusband of 54 months, Sam Eppes (2006);...

Patrick Oliver Venzke

Patrick Oliver Venzke

Nov 14, 2024

Patrick Oliver Venzke, 49, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 14 2024. 

Nadine C. Woodall

Nadine C. Woodall

Nov 12, 2024

Nadine C. Woodall, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Currently, no service is scheduled. 

Peter Bennett Nelson

Peter Bennett Nelson

Nov 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Bennett Nelson on November 7, 2024, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 9, 1980, Peter's gentle nature, keen intellect, and deep appreciation for life touched all those around him.

Peter's early years were marked by a profound love for the ocean and surfing. From...

Mark Andrew Conway

Mark Andrew Conway

Nov 3, 2024

Mark Andrew Conway, 68, of Atlantic Beach passed away on November 3, 2024. Services will be held at a later date.

Leng C. Hor

Leng C. Hor

Oct 31, 2024

Leng Chhay Hor, 79, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 with his loving family by his side. A visitation and service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 p.m. The service will follow around 4:00 p.m.

Joseph E Imholz

Joseph E Imholz

2024

Joseph “Joe” Edward Imholz, age 92, entered eternal rest on October 30, 2024. Born on April 27, 1932 in Queens, NY to the late Francis and Phyllis Imholz, he was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Pam of 35 years and an amazing role model and father. “Pops” to his children and “Grandpa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Sridharan Manavalan

Sridharan Manavalan

Oct 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sridharan Manavalan on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Final rites will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 31 in Quinn Shalz Funeral Home followed by a viewing until 9:45 a.m. 

Carol Lynne Frauenheim

Carol Lynne Frauenheim

Oct 25, 2024

Today, we gather to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman—Carol Lynne Frauenheim, born on September 7, 1943, in El Centro, Colombia, South American. Lynne was the third sibling (Ann, Bob, Don, Jane, and Rick) born to Frederick & Bertha Amelia Mae Wellington. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, amazing mother, devoted Nana, cherished friend, and an inspiring teacher...

Marzio Alfonso Trotta

Marzio Alfonso Trotta

Oct 23, 2024

Marzio Trotta, 83, passed away October 23, 2024. He was born July 31, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a resident of Manhasset, New York for 47 years and relocated to Ponte Vedra Beach in 2021. He was a member of Sawgrass Country Club for 24 years.

Marzio proudly served in the United States Marines from 1961 to 1967. He...

Raymond Austin Smith

Raymond Austin Smith

Oct 20, 2024

Raymond Austin Smith, born March 13, 1927, and died October 20, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 97. 

 He is survived by his two daughters, Gloria Moore and Karen Ducar; son-in-law, Dan Ducar; grandson, Austin Ducar; granddaughters, Ashley Moore, Chelsea Leonard; son-in-law, Jeffrey Leonard; great granddaughter, Emily Leonard; and his partner of 11 years, Doreen Brooks, as well as...

Dr. Bernardo Manuel Utset

Dr. Bernardo Manuel Utset

Oct 18, 2024

Dr. Bernardo “Bernie” Manuel Utset, 66, passed away October 18th, 2024. He was born January 21st, 1958, in Chicago but moved and spent his formative years in Plantation, FL. Bernie graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1980. He started medical school at St. George’s University before transferring and graduating from the Miller...

Elaine Perry Atkins

Elaine Perry Atkins

Oct 17, 2024

Elaine Perry Atkins died on October 17, 2024, in Ponte Vedra, Florida. She was 95 years old. Distinguished by her bright and curious mind, generosity and wry sense of humor, Elaine lived a remarkable life. 

Born in Manhattan on July 16, 1929, Elaine was the only child of Terese Carneval and Gray Perry. She grew up in New York and attended...

Thomas Riley O'Neal

Thomas Riley O'Neal

Oct 8, 2024

Thomas Riley O’Neal, Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Brother in-law, Uncle and Great Friend passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on October 8th, 2024, at Baptist South Hospital after a short battle with Lung & Brain Cancer. His wife Maggie and son Kevin and some Dear Friends were by his side. 

 

Thomas was born in Louisville, KY to Thelma &...

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