Obituaries

Patricia A. Hirschler

Patricia A. Hirschler

Oct 26, 2023

 

Patricia Shannon Hirscher 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26th, 2023. Pat was born August 18th, 1940, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Hannah and John Shannon. 

Pat lived as a faithful Catholic who graduated from Bishop Kenny High School and was a longtime member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.  

Pat was a dedicated wife, mother, and Nana,...

Philip G. Howe, Jr.

Philip G. Howe, Jr.

Oct 26, 2023

 

Philip Gardner Howe, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on October 26, 2023.  He was born on September 6, 1936, in Jacksonville, Florida to Philip Gardner Howe and Katherine Blackburn Howe.  He and his family moved to the beaches in 1969.

Phil graduated from Georgia Tech in 1958 with a degree in Industrial Management and...

Charito Arce Racho

Charito Arce Racho

Oct 25, 2023

 

Charito (“Chito”) Arce Racho, 80, passed away peacefully at home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida on October 25, 2023, with his wife and children by his side. 

Chito was born to Honorato and Isabel Racho on August 28, 1943, in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older siblings Rosalina, Rodolfo, and...

Donald L. Daugherty

Donald L. Daugherty

Oct 25, 2023

 

Don Daugherty, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2023.

Don was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA where he was a proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

His career in Industrial Sales moved him to many cities. When he was transferred to Jacksonville, he knew he had found his new home. However, he never...

Mehmet Ulku Goncer

Mehmet Ulku Goncer

Oct 23, 2023

Mehmet Ulku Goncer, 90, passed away October 23, 2023. He was born February 13, 1933 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Ernine Marian Astolfi

Ernine Marian Astolfi

Oct 19, 2023

 

Ernine M. Astolfi, 92, of Cypress Village, Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on October 19, 2023. She was born in Herrin, Illinois on August 7, 1931, the daughter of Maurine and Ernest Kratsch and was the stepdaughter of Alex F Yaworski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund G. Astolfi.  She is survived by her sons, Robert Astolfi...

Martha Jacobs Batey

Martha Jacobs Batey

Oct 18, 2023

Martha Jacobs Batey, 81, passed away on October 18, 2023. Born in Santa Barbra County, California, Martha was the daughter of David McGill Batey (Jacksonville, FL) and Lucy Gee Linn Batey Schmitz (Tarpon Springs, FL). Marti, as she was called by friends and co-workers, spent her childhood years in Detroit attending Cooke and Redford High Schools. She was very active...

Anita Rosenbaum Perlman

Anita Rosenbaum Perlman

Oct 18, 2023

Anita Rosenbaum Perlman, 93, passed away on October 18th, 2023.  She was born in the Bronx, New York to Francis and Isidore Rosenbaum.  She was predeceased by her son Kenny Zamm and brother Gerald Rosenbaum. 

Anita arrived in Jacksonville in 1963 and went into the family business, Arlington Men’s and Boy’s shop, and later The Matador Men’s shop in Regency...

Evelyn Marie Ebitz

Evelyn Marie Ebitz

Oct 16, 2023

Evelyn Marie (Zess) Ebitz, 97, of Jacksonville, FL, died on October 16th, 2023. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 71 years, Frank, and her sister, Dorothy Ritz.

Born in Washington, PA in 1926, Evelyn graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School. While attending high school, she worked at a local bakery, and after graduation, a law firm....

Rita Mae Rabjohn-Fincher

Rita Mae Rabjohn-Fincher

Oct 13, 2023

Rita Mae Rabjohn-Fincher, 74 of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on October 13, 2023. Rita was born on October 20, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas.Rita is survived by Dominick Bisbano of Jacksonville, Florida; her son, Trey Fincher of Fayetteville, Arkansas; sister, Deborah Williams (Roger) of Cardova, Tennessee; nephew, Michael Songer; and many other family members and friends. She was predeceased by;...

Carol Christine Cassetta

Carol Christine Cassetta

Oct 12, 2023

 

Carol Christine Cassetta, age 69, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Carol was born March 27, 1954, in Jacksonville, FL and has been a long-time resident of Hortense, GA. 

Carol was raised in Jacksonville, FL and attended Fletcher High School. She was the Founder/President of Inspirational Promotions, Inc. and had a strong devotion to her faith. She was...

Robert "Bob" Glenn Rennie

Robert "Bob" Glenn Rennie

Oct 8, 2023

Robert “Bob” Glenn Rennie at the age of 74 returned to his heavenly home on October 8, 2023. Although unconscious, family and friends were by his side to express their love and friendship before his passing.

Bob was born to Robert John Rennie and Helen Glennaire Rennie on May 25,1949 in Elmira, New York.

Survived by: Spouse, Nguyet “Kim” Rennie;...

Joyce Keenan Sassa

Joyce Keenan Sassa

Oct 7, 2023

Joyce Keenan Sassa passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was born July 31, 1931, in Camden, New Jersey to Elwood and Mae Keenan. Joyce was raised in Woodlynnne, New Jersey and attended Collingswood High School.

Joyce and J. Lawrence (Larry) Sassa were married in May of 1952. Their family lived in New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania...

Clarissa "Risa" H. Hill

Clarissa "Risa" H. Hill

Oct 6, 2023

 

Risa Hill, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, with her devoted and beloved Husband and Mother at her side.

Born on November 27, 1957, in East Prairie, Missouri to Clo and Floyd Husk, Risa graduated from Fletcher High School and was a long-time resident of Neptune Beach, Florida. She worked for many years at Triad Financial...

Richard Frank Russo

Richard Frank Russo

Oct 3, 2023

Richard Frank Russo, 77, passed away October 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. He fought cancer and tried his best to beat it.

Born September 5, 1946, in Freeport, NY to Salvatore and Virginia Russo, he spent his early years on Long Island. Moving with his family to upstate New York, he graduated from Cherry Valley High School in 1964....

Joseph Nicholas Pugliese

Joseph Nicholas Pugliese

Oct 2, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Joseph Nicholas Pugliese(1935–2023)

Joseph Nicholas Pugliese, 88, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Joe was the eldest child of Angelo and Mary Pugliese, whom he loved dearly.

Joe served in the U.S. Army in Germany and later enjoyed a very...

Timothy William Carr

Timothy William Carr

Sep 30, 2023

 

Timothy William Carr passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side.

Born July 14,1948 to William and Rosalie (Mahoney) Carr, Tim lived his rambunctious young life in Watervliet, New York with his two brothers, Bill, and Jim, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends nearby. 

Family vacations to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire...

Stephen Andrew Mangine

Stephen Andrew Mangine

Sep 30, 2023

 

Stephen A. Mangine, 73, a resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away with his wife of 47 years, Karen, and son Stephen, Jr. at his side.

Born in Glens Falls, New York, he moved to Springfield in 1975 when he met Karen. Stephen was an avid golfer and sports fan.

He is survived by Karen, Stephen, Jr. (Kate),...

Dorothy Joan Eddins

Dorothy Joan Eddins

Sep 25, 2023

 

Dorothy Joan Slack Eddins

Joan, daughter of the late James Warren Slack, Jr and Dorothy Marie Ash Slack was born in Louisville, KY, on July 7, 1952.

She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony (Tony) B. Eddins of Jacksonville Beach, FL; stepdaughter, Karen Eddins of Holly Springs NC; brother, James Warren Slack, III (the late Barbara Dove) of...

Betty Gardner Larkins

Betty Gardner Larkins

Sep 25, 2023

Betty Gardner Larkins, beloved wife of Sovern John (Jack) Larkins, passed away on September 25, 2023, at Vicars Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK, and grew up in Bowling Green, KY, where she graduated from College High School. She attended Randolph Macon Woman's College, then transferred and was graduated from Vanderbilt University, where...

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