Obituaries
Stephen Zachary Valdes
May 3, 2023
Stephen Zachary Valdes passed away May 3, 2023, of a heart attack in Jacksonville, FL. He was 65. Steve was born in El Paso, TX, the oldest child of 4 siblings. As a youth, his natural curiosity fostered lifelong passions including AV electronics, listening to, and creating music, and practical handyman work.Like his father, he enlisted in the Armed...
Dr. Ellan Marie Schlinger Duke
May 2, 2023
Our beloved Dr. Ellan Duke, born October 1, 1960, went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023. Dr. Ellan was a bright light in this world, and her legacy will continue to shine for all those whose lives she touched. Her faith in God and passion for serving others was evident in every aspect of her life....
Kayleen Savonn Brown
Apr 30, 2023
Kayleen Savonn Brown, 17, passed away suddenly on April 30, 2023. She was born July 30, 2005 in Jacksonville, FL. Kayleen was a Senior at Atlantic Coast High School. After graduation, she planned on starting her first job , attending FSCJ (followed by UCF), and spending the summer with her best friends.
Kayleen loved the beach, the water, and waking...
Hannelore Black
Apr 27, 2023
Hannelore Black, 87 of Jacksonville, Florida, passed from this earth on April 27, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1936, in Rohle, Germany.
She grew up in Munich, Germany. It was here that she met her husband of 55 years, Billy Gene Black of Bastrop, LA. He was studying at University of Munich to become a doctor. She...
Gwen Knight Snowden
Apr 26, 2023
Gwen Knight Snowden, our mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully on April 26 after a long illness that dimmed but could never quite extinguish her bright light. We will miss her vivacious smile, her supportive warmth, and her ability to make every one of us feel extra special. Her departure leaves an aching void but also...
Edwin Michael Scottaline
Apr 26, 2023
Edwin Scottaline 8/02/30 -4/26/23
Edwin went home to our Lord and the angels in heaven to reunite with his bride of seventy -one years. While originally from Brooklyn, Edwin and his loving wife Marie moved to West Babylon on Long Island where they raised their three children. More recently, Edwin and Marie had been residing in Jacksonville Florida. After...
Dorothy "Dottie" E. Hawkinberry
Apr 26, 2023
Dorothy (Dottie) Hawkinberry, 85, passed away April 26, 2023. She was born September 25, 1937 in Rhode Island and moved to Jacksonville Beach in 1967.
Dottie was a cherished and loving wife to her husband Charlie for 60 years. She dedicated her life to her family including her 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She loved her family,...
Vara Suresh
Apr 24, 2023
With great sadness and a heavy heart we share the news of the sudden passing of Varalaxmi Suresh. She served the community as the ICS president in 2019, as member of the ICS Advisory Board and as EC member for several years. It was under her leadership that ICS reached new heights of 500+ memberships -highest ever. She was also...
John David Smith
Apr 24, 2023
John David Smith, 75, of Neptune Beach, Florida passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2023. He was born August 24, 1947 in Paterson, New Jersey to John and Evaline Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Catherine Smith; son, Kevin Smith; and many other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in...
Roger John Fait
Apr 21, 2023
Roger John Fait, 82, passed away April 21, 2023. He was born and grew up in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and graduated from The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He owned and operated a printing business in St. Louis, MO before retiring to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL in 1996. He enjoyed many years of travel in a motorhome...
Daniel Bruce Anderson
Apr 19, 2023
Daniel Bruce Anderson, 53, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Sarah (Duerr) and their daughters Abigail, Elizabeth “Pie” and son Matthew, as well as his sister Kristin (Middendorf), brother Mark, and his parents Bruce and Mary (Clawson).
Dan was an adoring father to his...
George Irvin Knowles
Apr 19, 2023
George Irvin Knowles, 92, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, died 19 April 2023 peacefully at home. Born 19 March 1931 in Scranton PA, son of the late Irving F. and Martha Marietta (Gowe) Knowles, he spent his early life in Glenburn, PA and Clarks Summit, PA.
George was a member of the 1949 graduating class of Clarks Summit High School. ...
John Francis Corrigan
Apr 18, 2023
John F. Corrigan, age 91, passed away on April 18, 2023. John is survived by his wife Patricia, children Tim (Nancy), Michael, Peter (Laurie), Mary Pat and Matt (Mary), grandchildren Brian (Sara), Kevin (Kaiti), Kate, Jack, Liz, John and Jane, and great-grandson Patrick. He also considered Patricia’s children and grandchildren Kate, J. (Marly), David, Gabe, Mary Peyton, JoJo and Rocky...
David L. Solomon III
Apr 18, 2023
David L. Solomon, III (1947-2023) passed away on April 18 after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer's Disease. David was the cherished husband and true love of Kathleen Long. He was the deeply loved father of Melanie and special father-in-law of William G. Dobbins and grandfather, "Papa", of William and W. David Dobbins. He was the beloved brother of...
Seymour Meyers
Apr 17, 2023
Seymour “Steve” Meyers died unexpectedly on April 17th, 2023 after battling a long illness.
Steve was born on December 27th 1939, in the Bronx, New York and was the only son of Henry Meyers and Ethel Rohrlich Meyers. A graduate of De Witt Clinton High School in New York, Steve proudly served his country in the National Guard.
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Sue A. Eischen
Apr 14, 2023
Sue Eischen, 83, passed from this life into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday April 14, 2023.
Sue was born in Lakeland, Florida on July 12, 1939. Daughter of James W. and Myrtis Porter, she grew up in Central Florida surrounded by beautiful and bountiful orange groves.
Sue met and later married the love of her life, Ike...
David C. Mills
Apr 13, 2023
David C. Mills, 53, passed away April 13, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born May 13, 1969, in Bellefonte, PA, and spent his youth in Tyrone, PA.
David was a wonderful father that dedicated his life in service to others; first as a firefighter, then twenty years in the U.S. Navy. David worked hard to provide for his family...
Rolando E. Valdes, Sr.
Apr 11, 2023
Rolando Elier Valdés passed away on Easter week April 11, 2023, at the age of 93 years and seven months. He was born on 18 September 1929 in Guanabacoa, a suburb of Habana, Cuba. He grew up in Cuba until about the age of 10, when he was taken to Mexico by his father with...
Edward Mickler, II
Apr 10, 2023
Ed was born January 13,1939, in Jacksonville, Florida, where he lived his entire life. He passed away April 10 in South Ponte Vedra Beach at the age 0f 84. Ed fought many illnesses in his lifetime and won. However, angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma proved to be one battle he could not win.
Ed was truly a self-made man with many...

