Obituaries

Paul Scioscia

Dec 3, 2017

Paul John Scioscia, 57, passed away December 3, 2017. He was born July 6, 1960 in Oak Park, IL. The youngest son to the late Eugene Scioscia, Sr. and Evelyn Kark Scioscia. He graduated from Vanderbilt University and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He started his career 20 years ago in Jacksonville, ultimately joining Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery...

Capt. Robert Brett, Sr. (USN Ret.)

Dec 3, 2017

Captain Robert Paul Brett, Sr. (USN Ret.), 95, passed away December 3, 2017. He was born in Atlanta, GA on Friday the thirteenth of October in 1922 to the late May Ferfuson and Rolfe H. Brett.

Robert moved to Port Washington, Long Island, NY at the age of 10 and was very proud of becoming an Eagle...

Mary Ellen Kessler

Nov 27, 2017

MARY ELLEN (MILLER) KESSLER, age 91, formerly of Troy, OH, more recently of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at McGraw Community Hospice Center. She was born on August 21, 1926 at the family farm in Miami County, OH to the late George Ellis Miller, Sr. and Helen (Zile) Miller. Mary’s first husband, Donald P. Peters, Jr. preceded her in...

J. Sassa

Nov 24, 2017

Joseph Lawrence “Larry” Sassa, devoted father and husband, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017, age 86.

Larry was born November 14, 1931 in Oaklyn, NJ to Joseph and Florence Sassa, and was preceded in death by his brother Robert Sassa. Larry graduated from Collingswood High School, NJ and earned a degree in Automotive...

Christian Nees, Jr.

Nov 20, 2017

Christian Nees Jr., 71, passed away on November 20, 2017. He was born on November 8, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA.  He grew up in Roslyn, PA. Chris proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy.  Retired from Anheuser Busch.  Chris enjoyed being outside, fishing, kayaking, riding bikes and supporting our Jacksonville Jaguars since the inaugural season as a season ticket...

Patricia Borno

Nov 19, 2017

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Borno was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 6, 1940 to Joe and Kitty Mooney. She passed away after an eleven month valiant fight with lung cancer on November 19, 2017 at the age of 77. Pat cherished her youth growing up in the Big Apple and Brooklyn. She was an only child surrounded by...

Marjorie Luke

Nov 19, 2017

Marjorie Miller Luke, 99, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at McGraw Community Hospice. She was born on May 3, 1918 in Philadelphia PA. Mrs. Luke graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, served as a LTJG in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 and was married to William Guthrie Luke...

Julius Cirino

Nov 19, 2017

Julius Joseph Cirino, after a courageous battle to recover from complications due to heart surgery, “the family Jules,” passed away on Nov. 19th, 2017. He was born July 27, 1929 in Cleveland, OH. After tough times in Cleveland the family moved to Harpersfield, OH in the 30’s. His father lost the family farm during the Depression, which prompted another...

Jonathan Stone

Nov 19, 2017

Jonathan Kenneth Stone, 58, passed away on November 19, 2017.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2017 at St. Paul's By-the-Sea Episcopal of Jacksonville Beach, FL.

John Cooney, Jr.

Nov 14, 2017

John Joseph Cooney, Jr., 80, of Atlantic Beach, FL passed away at his residence on November 14, 2017. He was born on February 17, 1937 in Camden, NJ. John faced many adversities in his life, but he never let them stop him. He proudly served his country as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy.

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Sandra Mathews

Nov 12, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Mathews passed away November 12, 2017 after a brief illness.  Sandy was a long-time resident of Jacksonville Beach.

Sandy was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on October 25, 1943 to a military family.  She grew up in several places including Germany, Finland, Washington, DC and Orlando, Florida where she graduated high school.

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John Pechonick, Jr.

Nov 11, 2017

On November 11, 2017, John Pechonick Jr., loving husband and father to three beloved girls, passed away at the age of 74.  John was born in Florence, AL, on October 3, 1943 and grew up in Jackson and later Lawrenceburg, TN.

He played football for his hometown team and excelled in science throughout high school.  He attended...

Nancy Claypoole

Nov 6, 2017

Nancy Phyllis (Tetzlaff) Claypoole, 77, moved on to Heaven November 6, 2017, after courageously living with a long term illness. Nancy lived a full and happy life with her husband, six children, and 16 grandchildren. She was born November 17, 1939, in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Neuman) Tetzlaff. Nancy spent her childhood years...

Rachel Steverson

Nov 5, 2017

If love could have saved her, she would have lived forever.

As a child with her cornsilk blonde hair and soulful blue eyes, Rachel stole the heart of everyone who met her.  She had a quirky humour, that frequently caught us by surprise.  Through the years, she always stood up for the underdog...

William Jones

Nov 5, 2017

William (Bill) Lewis Jones, 97, passed away November 5, 2017. He was born July 31, 1920 in Jacksonville, FL.  He graduated from Andrew Jackson High School.

Bill proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps during World War II.  He was a Certified Gemologist and worked his entire career as a fine jewelry manufacturer’s representative selling...

Matthew Gray

Nov 4, 2017

Matthew Anderson (Andy) Gray, 67, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on November 4, 2017. He was born on September 13, 1950 and grew up in Airdrie, Scotland in the United Kingdom. Andy retired from Anheuser Busch in 2005 after 20+ years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren, as well...

Mary Connolly

Nov 3, 2017

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Connolly died peacefully November 3, 2017 at age 93 with her family at her side.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Thomas J. Connolly. As an Air Force JAG, Tom was assigned to places all over the world. Betty and their four children had adventures in Texas, Hawaii, Illinois, Pakistan, Virginia,...

Douglas Daye

Nov 3, 2017

Douglas Hiser Daye (Doug), 69, passed away November 3, 2017. He was born December 12, 1947 in Springfield, OH, and moved to Atlantic Beach in 1984.

Doug attended the University of Kentucky, obtaining a degree in English Literature.  He was involved in restoration carpentry in Lexington, KY, and in building and remodeling in the Jacksonville, FL, area. ...

Isabella DeGross

Nov 3, 2017

Isabella Nicole DeGross, 3, was called home November 3rd, 2017. She was born May 7th, 2014 and lived with her family in the beaches area of Jacksonville, FL.

From the day she was born “Bella” was a fighter. Born with a broken heart (CHD), she excelled at filling the hearts of others with love and pure joy....

Dr. Mellena Bridges

Nov 2, 2017

Dr. Mellena (Mell) Bridges passed away on November 2, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born to Dr. Mercer Bridges and Ellen Bridges on September 6, 1948 in Bainbridge, GA, she spent her early years in New York City. The family relocated to Augusta, GA, in 1959.

After finishing her undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia, which...