Obituaries
Virginia Irene McCaslin
Jun 30, 2025
Ginny McCaslin passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 30, 2025, at the age of 80, at the McGraw Hospice Center in Jacksonville, Florida, following a recent illness.
Born on July 8, 1944, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Fred and Frances Valle, Ginny attended Union Area High School - Class of 1962 and graduated from Slippery Rock University...
Marcia B. Brucker
Jun 4, 2025
Marcia Brown Brucker passed away on June 4, 2025 at the age of 87, in Ponte Vedra, Florida where she had been a resident for many years.
Marcia was born in New York, New York on July 28, 1937 to her parents William Atwell Brown Jr. and Ruth (Jones) Brown. She graduated in 1955 from New Trier High school, in Chicago,...
Jim Roiz
Jun 14, 2025
Jim R. Roiz, a long-time resident of the Beaches community, passed away on June 14, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1947, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Albert F. Roiz and Anne Daniel Roiz.
Jim graduated high school in Jacksonville before attending North Florida Junior College in Madison, Florida—where he met the love of his life, Christine Ellis. His academic journey...
Patricia L. Matsalla
Jul 3, 2025
Patricia L. Matsalla 86, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mahendrasinh Gharia
Jul 2, 2025
Mahendrasinh Gharia, 81, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 02, 2025.
Jerry Lionel McKinney
Jun 30, 2025
Jerry Lionel McKinney of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, in Community Hospice of Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in Dallas, Texas on July 23,1936 to Willie Ilean (Bill) and Daniel Leake McKinney of Paris, Texas. As a child, Jerry loved being mischievous, always outdoors, playing sports, and bass fishing.
Jerry graduated from Paris High School in 1954....
Raymond E. Gianni
Jun 29, 2025
Raymond E. Gianni 80, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Jerry Alton Ferguson
Jun 27, 2025
Jerry Alton Ferguson 85, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. Please check back for the full obituary.
Daniel Young
Jun 27, 2025
Daniel Sharp Young, 81, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Born on Feb. 28, 1944, in Swainsboro, Georgia, Dan lived an interesting life filled with travel, friends, and family.
Dan attended Dupont High School in Jacksonville and served in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University in 1972 with a B.A....
Brandon Douglas Jacobs
Jun 24, 2025
Brandon Douglas Jacobs, 50, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 26, 1975, in Provo, UT, to Douglas Earl Jacobs and Linda Louise Walker Jacobs.
Brandon was the only son of Doug and Linda and a beloved brother to five sisters. He grew up in a home centered...
Larry A. Baldwin, Sr.
Jun 21, 2025
Larry Allen Baldwin, Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on July 19, 1983, in Slidell, Louisiana, Larry's life journey was one marked by love, determination, and an unwavering commitment to his family and friends.
As a self-motivated entrepreneur, Larry established a well-respected local business in Jacksonville, where...
Olga P Prat
2025
In Loving Memory of Olga Prat
June 29, 1923- June 20, 2025
With profound sorrow and immense love, we announce the passing of Olga Prat, who departed this life peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 101. She was surrounded by her family – just as she had always surrounded us – with warmth, care, and unconditional love.
Olga was born...
Alexander C. Skowronski
Jun 18, 2025
Alexander C. Skowronski, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on August 28, 1941, in Derby, Connecticut, Alexander leaves behind a legacy of kindness and a spirit of generosity that touched the lives of many.
For over a decade, Alexander served as a retail associate at Home Depot, where he found joy in helping others and forging...
Juan Garcia
Jun 16, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Juan Felipe Garcia on June 16, 2025, at the age of 84, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. His battle with Parkinson's Disease was a testament to his courage and resilience. Despite the challenges of his illness, he remained steadfast in his strength and faith.
Juan was born on February 5,...
Shawn Christopher Parnell
Jun 12, 2025
Shawn Christopher Parnell, 48, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on June 12, 2025. Born on February 21, 1977, in Jacksonville, Shawn spent his life rooted in the community he loved.
A proud graduate of the University of North Florida, Shawn dedicated over two decades to his career at JEA as an Electrical Engineer, serving from 2003 until his passing. Earlier in...
Jan M. Wolke
Jun 12, 2025
Jan Marie Wolke (nee Happer) was born on July 7, 1950, in Albion, Michigan. She passed away on June 12, 2025. The youngest daughter of Jean Happer (nee Carter) and Henry “Hap” Happer and younger sister to Lee Rice (nee Happer). She spent her childhood in the hills of West Virginia before heading to the University of Louisville where she...
James T. Menge
Jun 11, 2025
James (Jim) Thomas Menge of Jacksonville, Florida, went home with his Lord and Savior on June 11, 2025. Jim was born on February 5, 1948, the son of the late Vernon Calhoun Menge and Eleanor Gooding Menge, also of Jacksonville, Florida.
Jim spent his formative years in Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida where he was a part of the first graduating class...
Charline Deckere-Delort
Jun 10, 2025
Charline Delort 91, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. She was born November 16, 1933 in Hagondange, France and immigrated to America in 1952.
Charline lived in Washington, DC for 35 years. Upon her retirement from the French Embassy, she and her husband Daniel Delort, moved to Florida, where they opened a French bakery, worked side by side until Daniel'...
Zakary Morgan King
Jun 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Zakary Morgan King, a loving son, devoted brother, cherished grandson, and a friend to many. Zakary left us peacefully on June 9, 2025, due to a genetic heart condition known as CPVT. He was born on July 8, 2005, in Jacksonville, FL, and lived a life that brought light...
Lynn B. Coggins - Leeper
Jun 8, 2025
Lynn Leeper, 77, of Ponte Vedra, FL, passed away June 8th surrounded by her family after a brave battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).
Lynn was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi to Charles and Nell Leeper. The family moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1959 where she lived until her passing.
The important things to her in life were family, friends and helping others...