Obituaries

Jason Chapman

Jason Chapman

Nov 23, 2024

How do you write a novel when only half the story is known?

 With love for the history already penned. With sadness for what is missing.

 Jason Christian Chapman passed away the morning of Nov. 23, 2024 — his story ending all too abruptly with many chapters that will never be written. But, instead of mourning what cannot be finished, we look...

Helen Trentadue

Helen Trentadue

Nov 20, 2024

Helen (Spage) Trentadue, 89, of Jacksonville, FL (formerly of Arlington Heights, IL), passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1935, in Chicago, IL to the late Andrew & Blanche Spage. Helen attended Wright Junior College, following which she began working in the banking industry. 

In 1955, mutual friends introduced Helen to Vic Trentadue. They immediately...

Gerald Wilson Gray

Gerald Wilson Gray

Nov 20, 2024

Gerald Wilson Gray (AKA Jerry), 86, passed away on November 20th, 2024. He was born August 17th, 1938, in Sidney, Ohio, and retired in Jacksonville, Florida in 1981. 

Jerry pridefully served his country in the U.S. Navy for 23 years as a Chief Electrician. After retirement, he started Double J’s Repair Shop in Palm Valley with close friend and fishing buddy,...

Clara Rouviere

Clara Rouviere

Nov 15, 2024

Clara I. Rouviere, 57, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away November 15, 2024. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 9:00 am in St. Joseph Old Historic Church. 

Carole L Kretzer

Carole L Kretzer

2024

Carole L. Kretzer, 85, passed away November 15, 2024

Janet M. Merta

Janet M. Merta

Nov 15, 2024

Janet Mae (Hecht) Merta passed away November 15, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1931, in Lakefield, MN. Janet lived in several states throughout her life: Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Kentucky, North Carolina and finally in Jacksonville Beach, FL near her son Robert.

Janet is survived by her children, Jacqueline (William), Randall (Lea Anne), and Robert (Gina); her 9...

Patrick Oliver Venzke

Patrick Oliver Venzke

Nov 14, 2024

Patrick Oliver Venzke, 49, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 14 2024. 

Patrick's memorial will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am at Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 S. Third St., Jacksonville Beach, 32250. There will be a reception immediately following the celebration of life services.

 In lieu of flowers, we are accepting donations to go towards service...

Kathryn Latorre

Kathryn Latorre

Nov 14, 2024

Kathryn Latorre, 66, passed away November 14, 2024. She was born October 9, 1958, in Brooklyn, NY. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY and raised her family in Brooklyn, NY, Puerto Rico and Atlantic Beach, FL.

 Kathy worked for the Atlantic Beach Tax Collectors Office for 25 years. More than anything she was an adoring wife, a loving and supportive mother...

Karen E. Aibel

Karen E. Aibel

Nov 13, 2024

Karen Elizabeth Aibel, 62, passed away November 13, 2024, in Jacksonville, FL. She was born August 26, 1962, in New Rochelle, NY. 

Karen grew up in Scarsdale, NY and spent her college years at Boston University and the University of Arizona in Tucson. Professionally, Karen spent more than 30 years in both large and small organizations in sales, business development, and...

Nadine C. Woodall

Nadine C. Woodall

Nov 12, 2024

Nadine C. Woodall, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Currently, no service is scheduled. 

Peter Bennett Nelson

Peter Bennett Nelson

Nov 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Bennett Nelson on November 7, 2024, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 9, 1980, Peter's gentle nature, keen intellect, and deep appreciation for life touched all those around him.

Peter's early years were marked by a profound love for the ocean and surfing. From...

Mark Andrew Conway

Mark Andrew Conway

Nov 3, 2024

Mark Andrew Conway, 68, of Atlantic Beach passed away on November 3, 2024. Services will be held at a later date.

Barbara S. Heamon

Barbara S. Heamon

Nov 3, 2024

Barbara Heamon, 91, longtime resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, died on November 3, 2024, with her family by her side. 

She was born to the late Carl and Florence Shrader on June 14, 1933, in North Jackson, Ohio. When Barb was a young girl her family moved to Findlay, Ohio, where she did most of her growing up. After graduating...

Leng C. Hor

Leng C. Hor

Oct 31, 2024

Leng Chhay Hor, 79, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 with his loving family by his side. A visitation and service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 p.m. The service will follow around 4:00 p.m.

Joseph E Imholz

Joseph E Imholz

2024

Joseph “Joe” Edward Imholz, age 92, entered eternal rest on October 30, 2024. Born on April 27, 1932 in Queens, NY to the late Francis and Phyllis Imholz, he was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Pam of 35 years and an amazing role model and father. “Pops” to his children and “Grandpa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Michael Dean Myers

Michael Dean Myers

Oct 29, 2024

Michael Dean Myers, loving husband and devoted father, passed away on October 29, 2024, at 1:30 am at Baptist Beaches Hospital in Jacksonville Beach, FL. 

He was born May 2, 1952, in Findlay, Ohio, to Glen and Grace Myers. He served in the United States Navy as well as the Coast Guard reserves. Michael was employed by CSX railroad where he...

Sridharan Manavalan

Sridharan Manavalan

Oct 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sridharan Manavalan on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Final rites will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 31 in Quinn Shalz Funeral Home followed by a viewing until 9:45 a.m. 

Carol Lynne Frauenheim

Carol Lynne Frauenheim

Oct 25, 2024

Today, we gather to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman—Carol Lynne Frauenheim, born on September 7, 1943, in El Centro, Colombia, South American. Lynne was the third sibling (Ann, Bob, Don, Jane, and Rick) born to Frederick & Bertha Amelia Mae Wellington. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, amazing mother, devoted Nana, cherished friend, and an inspiring teacher...

Marzio Alfonso Trotta

Marzio Alfonso Trotta

Oct 23, 2024

Marzio Trotta, 83, passed away October 23, 2024. He was born July 31, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a resident of Manhasset, New York for 47 years and relocated to Ponte Vedra Beach in 2021. He was a member of Sawgrass Country Club for 24 years.

Marzio proudly served in the United States Marines from 1961 to 1967. He...

Raymond Austin Smith

Raymond Austin Smith

Oct 20, 2024

Raymond Austin Smith, born March 13, 1927, and died October 20, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 97. 

 He is survived by his two daughters, Gloria Moore and Karen Ducar; son-in-law, Dan Ducar; grandson, Austin Ducar; granddaughters, Ashley Moore, Chelsea Leonard; son-in-law, Jeffrey Leonard; great granddaughter, Emily Leonard; and his partner of 11 years, Doreen Brooks, as well as...