Obituaries

Janet Marie Williams

Janet Marie Williams

May 26, 2024

Janet Marie Wilkinson Williams

Went to Heaven Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Janet was born January 11, 1961 in Corpus Christi, Texas. In her younger years, her family moved often before finally settling down in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Janet graduated from Fletcher High School in 1979. She met her high school sweetheart, Greg, at Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) at St. Paul’s Catholic Church when...

Joseph "Joe" Frank Vella

Joseph "Joe" Frank Vella

May 24, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Vella, 84 years old, of Ponte Vedra, FL, passed away on May 24, 2024, after courageously battling significant health issues.

 Joe was born in Detroit, MI, to Elizabeth and Vincent Vella. Joe was the oldest, and his three younger siblings were John, Robert, and Marianne. Joe began his 40+ year Employee and Labor Relations career as the Labor Relations...

Gloria N. Acosta

Gloria N. Acosta

May 23, 2024

Gloria Nilda Acosta-Martinez passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. Gloria was born on March 29, 1931, in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, to Juan and Guadalupe Acosta. She was known for fostering long-term relationships with grace and understanding and lived a life filled with love, passion, and class.  Gloria's journey was filled with many achievements, but she always held her family close to her heart...

Gary Lee Anderson, Sr.

Gary Lee Anderson, Sr.

May 21, 2024

Gary Lee Anderson, Sr. of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, May 21, 2024. He was born in Waterloo, IA on April 16, 1947.  Gary graduated from Boys Town Nebraska in 1965.   Gary proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1966-1991. Gary had a decorated career as a USN Chief Petty officer who...

Joseph Martin Fiorito

Joseph Martin Fiorito

May 20, 2024

In Memory of:

Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather Joseph M Fiorito of Jacksonville, Florida

formerly of Croton-on-Hudson, NY and Green Valley, AZ. passed away on Monday May 20th, 2024. He was 95 years young, born January 13,1929 to parents Martin (Patsy) and Mary(Zerrello) Fiorito.

He married his high school sweetheart Anne (Nancy) Ferguson. They were married for 70 years until her passing January 25,2019.

 

Our Dad was 17 yrs. old when he joined the U.S. Navy in 1946. He was a seaman 1st machinist mate prior to his discharge in December 1947....

Mary "Clo" Husk

Mary "Clo" Husk

May 17, 2024

Mary Clo Husk born September 14, 1936, to Albert and Mary Arnold in East Parrin, MO. Married her hometown sweetheart Floyd Husk on October 5, 1955. They were married for 55 years and had three children Steve, Risa, Bryan.

Floyd being in the US Navy they moved to Jacksonville Beach in 1972. Clo worked for US Atlantic Fleet Integrated Logistics overhaul...

Gale Simmons Leas

Gale Simmons Leas

May 16, 2024

Gale Simmons Leas passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, at the age of 68. She was born and grew up in Long Island, New York, but lived in Atlantic Beach, Florida for over forty years. She graduated from Duke University in 1977 and received her MBA from the University of North Florida in 1994. While in college, she met...

Terry Lee Elder

Terry Lee Elder

May 16, 2024

Terry Lee Elder, a cherished veteran of the United States Marine Corps, passed away on May 16th, 2024, after bravely battling cancer.

 Born on August 24th, 1946, in Decatur, Illinois, Terry was the beloved son of Carl Jackson Elder and Bessie Alberta Guffy. He spent his formative years in Chicago, Illinois, attending Kelvyn Park High School.

At the age of 19, Terry...

Charles LeRoy Klingensmith

Charles LeRoy Klingensmith

May 16, 2024

Charles LeRoy Klingensmith, 77, passed away May 16, 2024.

Venkatasubban Kunisi

Venkatasubban Kunisi

May 16, 2024

Dr. Venkatasubban Kunisi, professor emeritus at the University of North Florida, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, after many months of struggle with respiratory failure. He lived a long, happy life dedicated to science, higher education, carnatic music, a love of tennis and, most of all, his family and friends. 

He is survived by his wife Saraswathi Kunisi, daughter Sharmila...

Taylor Osborne Locke

Taylor Osborne Locke

May 15, 2024

Taylor “Tates” Locke passed away on May 15, 2024. He was born February 26,1937 to Ed and Glenna Locke and grew up in Batesville, Indiana. He lived in many places depending on where his career took him before ultimately settling in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Tates was involved in basketball for the better part of 60 years. He was a dedicated coach,...

Nina Maria Campbell

Nina Maria Campbell

May 13, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Nina Campbell, a strong and independent woman full of zest for life. Born on January 7, 1948, she passed away on May 13, 2024. Nina's life was centered on her core principles: staying healthy, having fun, and never letting age define her. She lived life on her own terms,...

Patricia Roberts Shatley

Patricia Roberts Shatley

May 13, 2024

Patricia Roberts Shatley, a beloved resident of Jacksonville, Florida, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a cherished legacy of love, laughter, and a profound impact on the lives of those who knew her.Patricia, affectionately known as Tricia, was a beacon of warmth, kindness, and compassion, touching those...

Mildred "Jerry" Crouch

Mildred "Jerry" Crouch

May 12, 2024

Jerry Crouch, 94, of Jacksonville Beach, FL passed away on May 12, 2024.  She was born to Mildred and Joe Foley on August 6, 1929 in Worcester, MA and was the third of six children in her family.  When her father became an attorney with the US Justice Department, the family moved to Arlington, VA.  Jerry graduated with a BA...

Conrad Chester Jankowski

Conrad Chester Jankowski

May 12, 2024

Conrad C. Jankowski, 90, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away on May 12, 2024.  He was born to Chester and Harriet (Stachowiak) Jankowski on December 13, 1933 in South Bend, IN.  

Conrad proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956-1958 and earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1961.  Following graduation, he...

Dr. Robert E. Burleigh III

Dr. Robert E. Burleigh III

May 11, 2024

On May 11, 2024, Dr. Robert Ellsworth Burleigh entered eternal rest peacefully and in the company of his wife, Susan, and daughter, Kathryn, in Jacksonville Florida at the age of 78. 

He was born on September 18, 1945 to Lillian (nie) Dietrich and Robert Burleigh in Rochester, New York.  He attended West High School where he excelled academically and was a...

Nicolette V. Lent

Nicolette V. Lent

May 10, 2024

Nicolette Vroom Lent, “Nikki”, 76 passed away peacefully at Community Hospice Hadlow Center in Jacksonville, Florida on May 10, 2024. She was born November 26, 1947, in Oakland, California to Jacques Edward Vroom and Martha Elizabeth Prendergast, who both preceded her in death. She was the widow of George N. Lent Jr, who also preceded her in death in 2010....

Donald Felix White

Donald Felix White

May 8, 2024

Donald Felix White, 81, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday 8 May 2024. He was born 23 March 1943 in Atlanta, GA. He was a long time resident of Neptune Beach.  He was a graduate of Bishop Kenny '61, FSU '64, Masters from FSU '67.

He is survived by his loving wife,  of almost...

Scott William Imray

Scott William Imray

May 8, 2024

Dr. Scott W. Imray, DMD, age 68, passed into the arms of Jesus on May 8, 2024 after a valiant 14 month fight with brain cancer.

Scott is survived by a loving family: wife of 44 years, Rose (Kues) Imray; daughters, Robin (Michael) Maushart and Stephanie Forbes; sisters, Caryl (Steve Donahue) Culbertson and Dina (Duane) Howell; in-laws, Jeanne Kues, Jack (Kim)...

Berthe Elaine Wells Keith

Berthe Elaine Wells Keith

May 8, 2024

Berthe Elaine Wells Keith was born October 19, 1941 to D. Alberta Hawker Wells and James Port Wells, in her grandparents’ home in Menan, Idaho. She grew up in communities in California and then Iowa City, IA.  She graduated high school as covaledictorian in 1959 and went to Mount Holyoke College as an Emily Dickenson Scholar.  She received her BA...

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