Obituaries

Larry Mark Wright

Larry Mark Wright

Dec 27, 2024



Larry Mark Wright, 82, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children.

Born on March 3, 1942, in Greenville, SC, Larry grew up in the Brunswick and St. Simons area of Georgia. His early childhood was challenging, as his parents divorced when he was young. Larry and his siblings spent a...

Nancy J. Randall

Nancy J. Randall

Jan 12, 2025

Nancy J. Randall, 83, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please check back for the full obituary. Services are pending at this time. 

John "Jack" D Hardman

John "Jack" D Hardman

2025

John D. Hardman (“Jack”) passed away on January 8, 2025, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Jack was born on November 14, 1939, in Trenton, New Jersey. At age 11, after multiple moves, he and his family settled in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Lakeshore Junior High and Lee High School, graduating in 1957. He earned his B.S. in mathematics and physics...

Spiro Josifi

Spiro Josifi

Jan 8, 2025

Spiro Josifi, 85, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m, at Quinn Shalz Funeral Home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

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Lynda Skinner Zehmer

Lynda Skinner Zehmer

Jan 7, 2025

Lynda Skinner Zehmer passed away on January 7, 2025, after a long illness. Lynda was born on March 19, 1951 in Dublin, Georgia, the daughter of Nell Schwalls Skinner and R. H. Skinner of Swainsboro, Georgia. Lynda is survived by her current husband, John H. Zehmer, her three sons, Anthony A. Hirst, IV, Sean H. Zehmer, and Alexander S. Zehmer,...

Randy P. Mickens

Randy P. Mickens

Jan 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randy P. Mickens, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, on January 4, 2025, at the age of 64. Randy was born on January 21, 1960, in Long Branch, New Jersey, to Walter and Viola Mickens. Randy’s vibrant spirit and zest for life touched everyone he met.

A proud graduate...

Richard Alan Helgeson

Richard Alan Helgeson

Jan 4, 2025

Richard A. Helgeson (72) of Ballwin, Missouri and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away at home on Saturday January 4, 2025, after a brave battle of cancer. He was surrounded with love by his wife and his family. Richard was born November 28, 1952, and was raised in Naplate/Ottawa, Illinois.

Professionally, Richard worked for Eaton Corporation as a quality assurance manager....

James Dougherty Estes

James Dougherty Estes

Jan 3, 2025

A colorful storyteller with a quick wit and dry sense of humor, James Dougherty Estes, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida, died on January 3, 2025.

 He was born in Kansas in 1937 to Ruth and Everett Estes, the third of four children, and did well in school. James graduated from Benedictine College and began work at Delta Airlines. He was one of...

Carol Wojcik

Carol Wojcik

Jan 1, 2025

Carol (Perez) Wojcik, beloved wife of Kenneth and loving mother of Kristin and Steven (Stephanie), passed away on January 1, 2025. She left behind her twin brother Victor (Kay) Perez as well as three sisters and a brother. 

 Services will be held on Thursday, January 9 at Quinn Shalz Family Funeral Home, 3600 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. A...

Theresa Marie Means

Theresa Marie Means

Jan 1, 2025

Theresa Marie Means, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on May 17, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Theresa lived a life full of grace, love, and service to her family and community.

Theresa was predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years, Stewart Means. Together, they built...

Robert J Castranova

Robert J Castranova

2024

Robert "Bob" J. Castranova, 77, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, with Jackie and Michael by his side. Born on December 19, 1947, in Staten Island, NY, Bob spent his early years in New York and St. Louis. He also moved extensively for his career before making his home in the Atlantic Beach area in 1988.

A proud veteran, Bob...

Douglas Arthur Hartman

Douglas Arthur Hartman

Dec 30, 2024

Douglas Arthur Hartman, age 86, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away on December 30, 2024. Douglas was born in Baltimore, MD on April 25, 1938 to William Arthur Hartman and Ruth Bayrle Hartman. 

 Douglas’ career in the candy industry began in 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, where he worked as an industrial operations engineer for Y&S Candies, the makers of Twizzlers....

Anna Scamardo

Anna Scamardo

2024

Anna Scamardo, 94, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away December 29, 2024. Please check back for full obituary. 

Pushpa Lata Mehrotra

Pushpa Lata Mehrotra

Dec 25, 2024

Dr. Pushpa Lata Mehrotra passed away, surrounded by her family, on December 25, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was 84 years old. 

Pushpa was born and raised in Moradabad, India, in a very close-knit and loving family that included her parents, six siblings and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. 

At a very young age, Pushpa knew she wanted to be a doctor....

Colleen Roberts Schneider

Colleen Roberts Schneider

Dec 23, 2024

Colleen Roberts Schneider, 56, of Ponte Vedra, Florida, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida, after a long illness.

 Colleen was born on February 5, 1968, to Gloria and Adair Roberts in Richmond, Virginia. She spent her childhood in Hillsborough, New Jersey, alongside her younger brother, Jack, and younger sister, Martie. Colleen graduated in 1986 from Immaculata High School...

Kenneth Haines Creveling, Jr.

Kenneth Haines Creveling, Jr.

2024

Kenneth Haines Creveling, Jr., a Ponte Vedra Beach resident for 38 years, passed away on Dec 21, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 2, 1938, and is son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Creveling (Joan) of Allenhurst and Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. Ken graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he...

Frances V. Setaro

Frances V. Setaro

Dec 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frances “Fran” Vera Setaro, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who left this world on December 20, 2024, at the age of 80. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Fran lived a life filled with love, care and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.

Fran was predeceased...

Henry Hugh Oliver, Jr. (Skip)

Henry Hugh Oliver, Jr. (Skip)

Dec 19, 2024

Skip Oliver, 77, passed away December 19, 2024. He was born August 16, 1947, in Marietta, Georgia, to Hugh and Ruby Oliver. Along with his parents and siblings, Kay, John, and Carol, he moved to the beaches in 1958. 

He graduated from Fletcher High School and worked for CSX for a number of years before becoming a talented general contractor, roofing...

William Dempsey

William Dempsey

Dec 14, 2024

William Joseph Dempsey, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on December 3, 1938, in New York City, NY, William would go on to lead a life filled with commitment, humor, and unwavering love for his family and community.

A graduate of Monmouth College, class of 1965, William...

Wesley Cross Paxson, Sr.

Wesley Cross Paxson, Sr.

Dec 13, 2024



 

Wesley Paxson Sr., 100, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at McGraw Hospice Center in Jacksonville. Born December 23, 1923, in Chester, PA, to Anna Cross and Frank Paxson, he moved to Jacksonville in 1925 when his father was transferred by Sun Oil Company, and he remained a lifelong resident.

A standout basketball player at Riverside High School and Georgia...

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