Obituaries

Jan 17, 2020

Daniel McHugh passed away peacefully on Friday January 17, 2020.  He grew up in Brooklyn, New York and ultimately settled in Jacksonville, Florida.

As a young man he joined the Military and served 20 year receiving an honorable discharge. He continued to work another 10 years with Mobil Oil. He was rewarded many medals including a Good...

Jan 14, 2020

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, Dorothy Mazzeo, 89, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Brookville, New York, passed away peacefully with family members by her side. Dorothy graduated from Hunter College in New York City. She served as a teacher and an administrator of her husband Vincent’s medical practice while raising five children.

Dorothy leaves behind her...

Jan 11, 2020

Mitchell “Mitch” Rady AKA “The Breeze” passed away peacefully on January 11, 2020. A longtime Jacksonville Beach resident, he was the owner of Cadillac Productions and Gene’s Seafood Restaurant.  Breeze loved life, family, music and the Gators!

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church,...

Jan 11, 2020

Dorothea E. Neinstedt, 94, of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away on January 11, 2020.

Mrs. Neinstedt was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Neinstedt, Sr. Mrs. Neinstedt is survived by her children, Harry W. Neinstedt, Jr., Kurt R. Neinstedt, and Tina E. Neinstedt Sweet;  grandchildren, Kathy Neinstedt, Erik Neinstedt, Steven Neinstedt, Christopher Neinstedt, Kurt Christian...

Jan 7, 2020

It is with great heartache we announce the passing or our beautiful Mackinzie Powell. Mackinzie passed away on January 7, 2020. She was born September 9, 2003, to parents Marissa Smith and Zachary Powell, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mackinzie loved to paint, draw and do arts and crafts. Her favorite time of year is Winter, so she could wear all...

Jan 5, 2020

Kierin Rützou Keith, 19, passed away suddenly on January 5th, 2020.  He was born on May 2nd, 2000 in Jacksonville Beach, FL.  He grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Kierin was a proud student of Ponte Vedra High School and dedicated member of the Ocean of Sound Marching Band for 4 years, the Concert Band for...

Jan 4, 2020

Beverly “Jeanne” Rogers, age 63 of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Cypress Village Rehab after a brief, 2 month battle with cancer.

She was born on August 7, 1956 to the late Kenneth and Julia (Jackson) Rogers, and was raised in South Amboy, NJ. Following graduation from St. Mary’s High School...

Jan 3, 2020

On January 3, 2020 Ericka Lloyd, the only child of James and Angel McGarry, passed away unexpectedly.

Ericka lived and loved large.  As a graduate of the University of Florida, Ericka not only was excelling in her field of Wellness Consultant, but she also was using her entrepreneur skills to start several businesses.

Being athletic...

Jan 1, 2020

Richard and Ruth Bowser, formerly of Marsh Hammock, Jacksonville, FL recently passed away in Katy, TX.   Devoted to God, their children and each other in marriage for 72 years, Richard departed peacefully on December 20, 2019. Ruth soon followed, on January 1, 2020.

Born on May 17,1925 in Kittanning, Richard was the son of the late Lloyd...

Dec 31, 2019

Marilyn Van Huss, 90, passed away December 31, 2019.  She was born on April 4, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan.

Marilyn married an Air Force pilot, Lieutenant George “Pete” Van Huss on June 28, 1951. After a brief honeymoon in Chicago, Illinois, Marilyn crossed the ocean alone on an ocean liner to join her husband for their first...

Dec 30, 2019

Walter Bishop Colvin passed away December 30, 2019.  Born in Houston, TX on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1946, he grew up in Houston where he lived, worked and studied until 1990.

Walt is survived by his loving wife, Jenny Lee Colvin, daughter, Rachel Kirkland Goode of Texas, son, Timothy Harper Colvin of California, and sister, Lisa Spotts...

Dec 28, 2019

William E. Rush M.D.

Former longtime Grosse Pointe resident William E. Rush M.D., passed away in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 28. He was 91.

Born March 5, 1928, Dr. Rush was a Detroit native, graduating from Denby High School, University of Michigan and Wayne State School of Medicine. After three years in the U.S. Army...

Dec 28, 2019

Ernestine Parks Overfelt of Atlantic Beach, FL passed away on December 28, 2019. Born in Accomack County, VA. She had a long career in the Civil Service as a Secretary. She was a loving wife and mother of three. A woman of dignity and substance.

Ernestine is survived by her husband, Arthur E. Overfelt of 71 years;...

Dec 27, 2019

Sarah “Sally” Catherine Creaner Clark Alderman was born to Irish parents Thomas Ambrose Creaner and Catherine Fitzgerald Creaner on July 23, 1941 in Kokstad, South Africa on Hope Street in the Province of the Cape of Good Hope. She drew her last breath on December 27, 2019 surrounded in her last days by those whom she loved profoundly well....

Dec 25, 2019

Diane Sue Strang, 72, passed away December 25, 2019. She was born August 31, 1947 in Lansing, MI.

Diane retired from Deca Commissary, Mayport after 20 years. She was a loving mother, a thoughtful person and always had a sense of humor. There was never a dull moment in the Strang house.

She will forever...

Dec 24, 2019

Juliet Norred Brunson, 91, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away December 24, 2019. Born in Pine Apple, AL July 12, 1928, she was able to move off the farm and experience much of the USA as a US Navy spouse.  She moved to Ponte Vedra Beach from The US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD where she met and...

Dec 23, 2019

Maryann Lind Haas passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, at the age of 83.  She was born in New Jersey in 1936.

She received her B.S. Degree in education from Immaculata University in Pennsylvania, and did post-graduate studies in education at Temple University in Philadelphia.

Mrs. Haas was certified in education in Pennsylvania and New...

Dec 21, 2019

LCDR Thomas H. Foster II passed away December 21, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with ALS. He was born in Key West, FL in 1950. He retired to Jacksonville in 2005.

Tom graduated with the class of 1972 from the United States Naval Academy. He proudly served our country until 1992. He initially served as a Surface...

Dec 21, 2019

Zerena Jane Rocco, age 17 months, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep during the early hours of December 21, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Zerena Jane, was born in Jacksonville on July 2, 2018 to Carolyn Suzanne Foxwell and Joseph Jonathan Juymohan.  With her parents, she lived with constant blessings and support from her Yaya and Grandpa. She...

Dec 21, 2019

Eeva Liisa Molasso, 75, passed away at her residence on December 21, 2019. She was born February 24, 1944 in Oulu, Finland to Barnt and Hilkka Melart.

Eeva was a compassionate wife, mother and friend. She was an accomplished artist and writer as well as an avid gardener. She will be missed dearly by everyone who knew...