Obituaries

Nicole Marie Przybylski

Nicole Marie Przybylski

Apr 25, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nicole Marie Przybylski, 34, on April 25,2024. She was born on July 18,1989, in Hollywood, Florida. Growing up, Nicole lived in many different places with her family while her father was active duty in the United States Coast Guard. These places included Miami, FL, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Wilmington, North Carolina, Ft Myers,...

Agnes Theresa McAndrew

Agnes Theresa McAndrew

Apr 25, 2024

Agnes T. McAndrew of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 96.  Agnes was born in New York City, New York and spent her childhood years growing up in Staten Island, New York and later Weehawken, New Jersey.  

As a young girl Agnes received a full scholarship to attend...

Rodney E. Brown

Rodney E. Brown

Apr 21, 2024

Rodney Edwin Brown, aged 54, passed away on April 21, 2024. Born on November 18, 1969, in Newark, New Jersey, where he spent his formative years before relocating to Albany, New York and starting his family. It is there that he began his Commercial vehicle driving career which continued with his move to Jacksonville, FL in 2017.

Rodney's journey of service...

Samuel Mathew Lopanik

Samuel Mathew Lopanik

Apr 20, 2024

Samuel Mathew Lopanik passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at the age of 50.

Born February 7th, 1974, in New Jersey, Sam grew up and lived most of his life in the Jacksonville beaches community. After he graduated from Fletcher High School, he learned many trades, but eventually settled into a career in real estate and investing. Sam lived...

Wanda Elaine Kyser

Wanda Elaine Kyser

Apr 18, 2024

Wanda Elaine Kyser, 96, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed from this earth on April 18, 2024. Wanda was born December 30, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to Jacob and Evelyn Himelright. Wanda was the eldest of three sisters and was raised in the "Mill House" in Bath, Ohio. After graduating from Bath School, she worked in banking for several years...

John Bruce Richardson

John Bruce Richardson

Apr 18, 2024

Bruce was born in Norfolk, VA on November 20, 1954. He passed peacefully with his brother by his side on April 18, 2024.

Bruce was educated first in Chesterfield County, VA public schools and entered sixth grade at Dupont Junior High when his family relocated to Jacksonville, FL. After graduating from Wolfson High School having been the editor of the school paper, something he credited to being interested in from the time in Virginia when his older brother brought home a high school newspaper, he was awarded a full scholarship to Jacksonville University to be editor of that school's publication. He also worked part-time from age 15 at the Jacksonville Journal. Bruce went on to attend the University of North Florida.

Over the years he owned an advertising venture that produced Yellow Pages ads across several states. Later he owned a consulting business that included Amtrak as a client. His latest endeavor focused on supporting states' interest in developing rail...

Margaret Jane Ford

Margaret Jane Ford

Apr 18, 2024

Margaret “Jane” (Pennypacker) Ford, 72, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida, following a challenging and valiant battle with lung cancer. The daughter of the late William Pennypacker and Margaret Romahn, Jane earned master’s degrees in both nutrition from the University of Florida and business from the University of North Florida. She had a long and distinguished career...

Mary Ann Smith

Mary Ann Smith

Apr 16, 2024

Mary Ann Smith, 91, born June 30, 1932, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Pavlick and was born and raised in Hunlock Creek, PA and a graduate of Harter High School. She proudly served in the United States Army, in the Women’s Army Corps...

Paul Jeffrey Wright

Paul Jeffrey Wright

Apr 16, 2024

Paul Jeffery Wright, age 65, born in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away April 16, 2024. Paul was a long-time resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He had a lengthy career in the mortgage software business.

Paul never met a stranger. He had a gift of making everyone feel at ease. He loved a good party and good food. He was an avid...

Jerry Robert Franklin

Jerry Robert Franklin

Apr 16, 2024

Jerry Robert Franklin passed away peacefully at home with his dedicated wife Ginger by his side on April 16, 2024. His legacy of love, dedication, and steadfastness will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Born on September 2, 1944, in Portland, Oregon, to Ernest and Ethel Franklin Jerry would go on to lead a life filled with...

Kathleen E. Del Vecchio

Kathleen E. Del Vecchio

Apr 14, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Elizabeth Del Vecchio, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on April 14, 2024, in Jacksonville Florida.  

Kathy was born on July 11, 1949, in Rochester New York, daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Taylor.   She married her husband William (Bill) Del Vecchio in 1966 and remained for the rest of their life together.  ...

Sheryl Ann Locke

Sheryl Ann Locke

Apr 12, 2024

Sheryl Kruse Locke, 63, passed away on April 12, 2024, at her home in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by loving family and friends after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bradford Locke, and her father, Donald Kruse. She was the loving mother of Michael Locke of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kathryn (Katie) Locke,...

Patricia B. Hernandez

Patricia B. Hernandez

Apr 12, 2024

Patricia B. Hernandez was born December 31, 1931, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Roy and Madge Pike. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Pat was known as “Grandmother from Florida”, “Mema”, “Grandma”, or just “Mom”.  She was kind, loving, friendly, and outgoing.  She loved her...

Nancy Daniel McCarthy

Nancy Daniel McCarthy

Apr 10, 2024

Nancy Lane Daniel McCarthy passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on April 10, 2024, at Vicar’s Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach with her family at her side.  She was born on October 30, 1930, in Miami, Florida, and spent her early years in Miami with her mother and father, Julian and Ophelia Daniel, and her brother Julian Daniel....

Bryan Collier Goode, Jr.

Bryan Collier Goode, Jr.

Apr 9, 2024

Bryan Collier Goode, Jr. passed away April 9, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. He was born December 20, 1935, in Montgomery, AL to Bryan Collier Goode, Sr. and Catherine McSwain Goode. Bryan attended Lanier High School and Auburn University and graduated with a major in engineering physics. He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Bryan spent a...

Harold Leonard Barton, III

Harold Leonard Barton, III

Apr 5, 2024

Harold Leonard “Bart” Barton III, 63, passed away suddenly on April 5, 2024. He was born November 20, 1960, in Michigan.

Bart followed in his father’s footsteps as a car salesman, working his way up to president of GIADA where he served for many years. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family in Ponte Vedra Beach,...

Chase Robert Startek

Chase Robert Startek

Apr 4, 2024

It is with unbearable heartbreak that our family announces the passing of our beloved son, brother and best friend, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, Chase Robert Startek on April 4, 2024, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.  Chase was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on August 31, 2006.

Chase was a beacon of light, life and happiness to his family and was...

Edward Davis Bigus

Edward Davis Bigus

Apr 3, 2024

Edward “Ed” Davis Bigus, a man of unwavering commitment, undeniable kindness, and unbridled optimism, has left behind a legacy that will forever be engraved in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him. 

On April 3, 2024, Edward passed away peacefully in Jacksonville, Florida with his loving wife Marisol by his side. Although he may no longer...

Norita S. Birdsong

Norita S. Birdsong

Mar 30, 2024

Norita Birdsong, 77, of Neptune Beach, FL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, March 30, 2024 after a short battle with degenerative brain disease.  

Norita, originally from Brooklyn, NY was the youngest of six children.  Her parents, Simon and Catherine Saunders emigrated from Cork, Ireland.  She and her surviving husband, Scott, have lived in the...

Jeanne Marie Gibbs

Jeanne Marie Gibbs

Mar 30, 2024

Jeanne M. Gibbs passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, at the age of 97.  

Mom is now reunited with her beloved husband of 56 years, John R. Gibbs who died in December, 2004.  She will be greatly missed by her 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, as well as an ‘adopted son, Kosty, and his family.  

After spending...