Obituaries

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...

Carol Jean Phillips

Carol Jean Phillips

Sep 23, 2023

Carol J. Phillips, 69, passed away September 23, 2023. She was born October 29, 1953, in Rochester, NY and grew up in neighboring towns. She retired to Florida where she was a resident for 16 years. 

During her youth, Carol was active in art class and ski club. She enjoyed marching band, especially twirling her baton. She graduated from Hilton...

James W. Langham, Jr.

James W. Langham, Jr.

Sep 17, 2023

We are saddened to announce the death of Jim Langham of Jacksonville Beach, FL, who peacefully passed away, surrounded by family on September 17, after a brief illness. Jim loved his family, God and country. Jim never met a stranger and had a wonderful ability to create a lasting bond with people wherever he went. He will be missed by...

Charles Hyman Calhoun III

Charles Hyman Calhoun III

Sep 16, 2023

Charlie Calhoun, 80, passed away on September 16, 2023, after suffering a stroke. He was born in Macon, GA on November 21, 1942, and lived in Tallahassee, Columbia, SC, Miami and Ponte Vedra Beach. 

Charlie attended Florida State University where he captained the football team in 1963-64. He was president of Phi Delta Theta and was active in ODK, Gold...

Lewis Ivey Wade, Jr.

Lewis Ivey Wade, Jr.

Sep 15, 2023

 

Lewis Ivey Wade, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. The son of the late Lewis Ivey Wade and Betty Jane VanPelt Wade, Lewis was born on March 6, 1954, also in Jacksonville. He spent his formative years in Folkston, Georgia, and Jacksonville, where his great-grandfather, N. G. Wade,...

Agnes Leona Leskanic

Agnes Leona Leskanic

Sep 15, 2023

Jacksonville, FL- Agnes Leona (Zalewski) Leskanic (93 years) of Jacksonville, FL passed away on September 15, 2023, at her residence at Cypress Village. 

Agnes was born on November 23, 1929 in Passaic, NJ to Martin and Sophie (Mlarnz) Zalewski, as the youngest of 3 children. She grew up in Garfield, NJ graduating from Garfield High School and Passaic Secretarial School. ...

Roberta Kane O'Sullivan

Roberta Kane O'Sullivan

Sep 13, 2023

Roberta Terese Kane O’Sullivan passed away peacefully Wednesday; September 13 surrounded by family and friends. We all knew her as Berta, or just Bert. She was born November 18, 1964, the youngest of six children, to Barney and Marianna Kane. She graduated from Fletcher HS in 1982 and University of Florida, 1988. Berta’s family was always the center of her...

Luis Sanchez Caballero

Luis Sanchez Caballero

Sep 7, 2023

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Jather "Jay" Rhue

Jather "Jay" Rhue

Sep 7, 2023

Jather "Jay" Rhue, 86, passed away on September 7, 2023.