Obituaries

Feb 15, 2020

Barbara Ann (Bass) Bruski was born in Hazlehurst, GA on January 30, 1945 and died in Jacksonville, FL February 15, 2020. She graduated from Englewood High School. She worked in retail sales for F.W. Woolworths from 1964 until retiring in Jacksonville Beach.

She is survived by her husband Jim Bruski; daughter Angela (Charles) Williamson; granddaughter Paige Williamson...

Feb 14, 2020

Robert Harris, a loving father, brother and friend to many, passed away at the young age of 52 on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was a lifelong resident.

Robby lived in Jacksonville Beach, where he was a local business owner of several successful landscaping companies. He enjoyed...

Feb 14, 2020

On Friday Morning, February 14th, 2020, God dispatched one of his angels to transport his faithful servant from his earthly charge to get him his heavenly crown, Jimmie Ray Kennedy. He was born on December 5, 1955 to the late Mr. Ivory Lee Kennedy and Mrs. Irish Rose Kennedy.

At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ...

Feb 14, 2020

Christopher S. Phillippo, 52, passed away at home in Jacksonville Beach on February 14th, 2020. He leaves behind to grieve his loss, his loving wife Stephanie, son Chris, sister Tara Floyd (James), nephews, and other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father and stepmother Terry and Karen Phillippo.

Chris was a gifted guitarist...

Feb 13, 2020

Mary Butera Wrenn, born August 11, 1920 in Serradifalco, Sicily, daughter of the late Liborio Butera and Leonarda Arcamese, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020 at age 99, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

In 1982, Mary retired from The United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare after a dedicated career in administrative services. A first-generation...

Feb 9, 2020

Christian Ramos, 18, of Ponte Vedra Beach passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born November 21, 2001 in Tampa, Florida.

A Gathering of family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00 p.m.

Feb 9, 2020

Sally Chapman LeBlond passed away after a brief illness at the age of 96 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on February 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years.

Sally was born on July 12, 1923 in New York City, the daughter of Edward and Loretto Chapman and grew up in the...

Feb 8, 2020

Jean Taylor, 85, passed away at Beach House in Jacksonville Beach. She was predeceased by her husband and love of her life, Coach Jack Taylor. She is survived by her daughter Juli Weaver (Mike), grandsons Michael and Taylor Weaver, and son Jim and his family.

A Gathering for family and friends will be held Wednesday, February 12th, from...

Feb 7, 2020

James Arthur Bersinger, 91, passed away February 7, 2020. He was born on February 22, 1928 to Lester and Grace Bersinger in Daytona Beach, Florida. He grew up in Flint, Michigan, raised his family in Flushing, Michigan then relocated to Jacksonville, Florida in 1969.

After graduating from high school, Jim attended Ferris State University then joined the...

Feb 4, 2020

Paul Raymond Kasper, 54, passed away February 4, 2020 in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He was born June 30, 1965 in Sewickley, PA. He became a Physician’s Assistant at Mayo Clinic after graduating from Penn State and Duquesne University.

Paul is survived by his mother, Margaret Kasper; brother, John Robert “JR” Kasper; aunt and uncle, Agnes and Paul...

Feb 2, 2020

Gwendol O’Neal Easton, 78, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the Morris Center for Caring, Jacksonville, FL.  “G.O.” was born on July 22, 1941, in Hancock County, KY, to James and Marjorie Easton.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Terri, in 2005; father, James, in 2012; and brother, Jerry, in 2019.  G.O. is survived by his mother, Marjorie...

Feb 2, 2020

Dr. Merrill J. (“MJ”) Palmer, beloved husband, father, teacher, mentor and friend, passed away from complications related to lung cancer on Feb. 2, 2020.  He was born on Nov. 30, 1939, in Elmira, NY and was a Beaches resident for over 40 years.

Dr. Palmer received his B.S. in Music Education at SUNY at Fredonia, his M.M....

Feb 1, 2020

Jim Brunson was born August 5, 1926 and passed in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on February 1, 2020.  He passed from non-COVID related natural causes.

Raised on a farm in Greenville, AL, he graduated high school from Marion Military Institute then attended the US Naval Academy (Class of 1948 B).  His 34-year Navy career was a captivating...

Jan 28, 2020

Diana Weizer Kane passed away at home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on January 28, 2020. She was born on October 24, 1956 in Trenton, New Jersey. Diana grew up in Summit, New Jersey, and lived many years in Summit and Maplewood, NJ before retiring in 2008 with her husband to Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Jan 28, 2020

Marcel “Marty” Roy, age 89, of Jacksonville, FL was welcomed to Heaven January 28th, 2020.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 1st, at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Beaches Memorial Park, Atlantic Beach.

Marty is survived by his wife...

Jan 27, 2020

Joseph Michael Girardot, 21, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away on January 27, 2020, a victim of a tragic vehicular accident.  This sudden passing will not diminish the beauty of the many joyous memories of Joseph Michael's short, but full life.

Joseph Michael Girardot was named in honor of St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of families, and...

Jan 24, 2020

Albert Frederick Dean, 91, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida peacefully left his earthly home and entered into his Eternal home on January 24, 2020. Al was born February 23, 1928 in Queens, NY to Willard & Josephine Dean.

In 1960 he moved to Florida. After serving for 28 yrs. he retired from the Jax Bch Fire Department as...

Jan 21, 2020

Janice Marie Parr Wiesner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away January 21, 2020. She was born in Trinity (East Texas) and lived in many places before settling in Atlantic Beach, Florida for over 35 years.

Janice was always involved with the Church since she was a young girl. Her thirst for knowledge and fellowship led...

Jan 21, 2020

Ronald Parker, 81, entered Heaven's Gates on January 21, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was born October 11, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has lived at the beaches for over 57 years.  He was a loving husband of 55 years to Sandy Parker (Oromaner); devoted father to Debra Klein (Parker) and Cheryl Carlyle (Parker); and wonderful grandfather to...

Jan 17, 2020

Catherine “Cathie” M. Stanley of Ponte Vedra Beach passed away on Friday January 17, 2020.  She was 93 years old.

Cathie, the daughter of William and Catherine McIlvenny was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Following the second World War she met the love of her life, Tom Stanley, married and focused her energies on...