Obituaries
Philip Oliver McArdle
Oct 28, 2026
Philip Oliver McArdle of Jacksonville, Florida died peacefully on October 28, 2026. He was 87.
Phil was born July 9, 1939, in Dundalk Ireland, the son of the late Philip and Celia McArdle. He played many roles in his youth: oldest of seven sons, rugby player, altar boy, diligent student, prankster, and (self-reported) national slide rule champion, among others.
His quick wit...
Eugene Joseph Kovarik
Sep 13, 2026
Eugene Joseph Kovarik, 95, of Jacksonville, FL, died peacefully at his home, Camellia of Deerwood, on September 13, 2026.
Eugene was born in 1931, at home, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Frank and Susan Kovarik. His father had a grocery store across the street from their house, and Gene and his two brothers worked there as children. Gene honed his addition...
Ann R. DeVane
Nov 6, 2026
Ann (Rowley) DeVane of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 6, 2026.
Ann was born to Virginia Forman Rowley and Gayle Rowley March 21, 1937, in Kentucky and moved as a young child to Jacksonville Beach, FL. Growing up was special at the beach, making many life-long friends. Ann graduated from Fletcher High School...
Joan Constance Woodbury
Nov 6, 2026
Joan Constance (Ruth) Woodbury, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Jacksonville, FL on November 6, 2026. She was born and raised in the home her father built in Gloucester, MA. Joan was the youngest of four daughters known as "The Ruth Girls" born to Charles and (Anna) Evelyn (Tobin) Ruth, along with her sisters Kathryn Tebo,...
Sharon R. Williamson
Nov 5, 2026
Sharon (Butler) Williamson, 78, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Jacksonville, FL. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose gentle spirit and generous heart touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Sharon was born on January 1, 1948, in Miami, Florida to Rose (Ashbrook) Davis. Sharon spent many years living in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Florida always...
Josie Pearl Austin Schiebler
Nov 3, 2026
Josie Pearl Austin Schiebler passed away on November 3, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1931, in Choccolocco, Alabama, and moved to the beach in 1969.
Jo enjoyed several different sales positions. She was a cosmetics representative at JC Penney and Furchgott's Department Stores. Later she sold pianos and organs at the family music store. Her love of plants and...
Henry Raymond Maly
Nov 2, 2026
Henry passed peacefully on November 2, 2026, after a battle with Parkinsons Disease.
He was born at New York City Hospital on July 6, 1940, to Henry Maly, Sr, and Mabel Maly.
Henry is survived by his wife, Dr, Maggie Cabral-Maly, Timothy Maly, Matthew Maly (Tricia),
Dr. Michael Maly (Amela Rulich) and Megan Buonincontro (Guy); He is predeceased by his son Daniel Maly....
Dr. Susana Patricia Urbina
Oct 30, 2026
Dr. Susana Patricia Urbina, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of North Florida, passed away on October 30, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. She was 80 years old.
Born in Lima, Peru, on January 20, 1946, Susana attended school there before she enrolled in Mary Manse College in Toledo, Ohio, at the age of sixteen. After graduating magna...
Lynn Eleanor Hatchcock
Oct 30, 2026
Lynn Eleanor Hatchcock, 78, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to James and Lois Henry.
After relocating to Florida, Lynn graduated from Cocoa Beach High School in 1965, and married her high school sweetheart, Steve Hatchcock, in 1966. Lynn worked at the...
Raymond Samuel Niemi
Oct 27, 2026
Raymond S. Niemi passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on 27 October 2026 at 87 years old. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan, January 28, 1939. He was predeceased by his Finnish parents, Samuel and Martha Niemi. Ray was very proud of his Finnish ancestry. His wonderful loving wife Patricia predeceased Ray in 2017. They were married in 1980. Ray was...
Richard Lee Bowers
Oct 26, 2026
Richard Lee Bowers, 86, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, a former leader in local, state, and national government and humanitarian causes, passed away on October 26, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center Beaches. A devoted family man, Southern history buff, avid reader, and enthusiastic storyteller, Richard was known for his passion for human and civil rights, politics, history, and children’s education...
David Harold Neely
Oct 25, 2026
David Harold Neely, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 25, 2026. David was 87. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, adventure, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family.
David was born on December 8, 1938, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Sue Downing and Wallace Neely. Soon after, the family relocated...
Leedom Kettell
Oct 23, 2026
Leedom Kettell, 87 of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away after a short illness on October 23, 2026.
Leedom was born in Yonkers, NY on June 19, 1939. He grew up in Suffern, NY. He earned his degree in economics from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1961, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He earned an MBA...
Gina Francesconi Billeter
Oct 22, 2026
Gina Francesconi Billeter was one of those rare people whose presence could brighten a room and whose friendship could change a life. She possessed an extraordinary love of life and a warmth, charisma, and spirit that drew people to her. To know Gina was to understand just how special she was. And, when you were with her, she made you...
Samantha Draz Brantley
Oct 19, 2026
Samantha Draz Brantley passed away peacefully at home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on October 19, 2026, just days before her 73rd birthday. She was born on October 24, 1953, in Coronado, California, and lived a life marked by warmth, adventure, and a deep love for teaching and for the people around her.
Samantha was exuberant, outgoing, with a happy and...
Jo Ann Hoskins
Oct 19, 2026
Jo Ann Hoskins, 82, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Jo was born on March 8, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Ann and Walter Smith. She attended the University of Tennessee, where she met her future husband, Charles Hoskins. After a two-year courtship, Jo and Charlie married on March 24, 1963, the week...
Patsy Ray Milestone
Oct 18, 2026
Patsy R. Milestone, age 88, of Atlantic Beach, FL passed away on October 18, 2026. She was born in West Monroe, LA to Pat E. and Dora V Ray.
Patsy graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and worked as a bookkeeper. She later married Stanley G. Milestone and together they owned B&M Bait and Tackle. Patsy loved to work in the...
John Fred Boccio
Oct 16, 2026
John Fred Boccio, 89, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center Beaches, surrounded by family.
John was born March 17, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, to Fred and Emma Boccio. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics...
Walter H. Humphrey
Oct 16, 2026
Walter H. Humphrey, 87, of Fort Walton Beach passed away on Friday, October 16, 2006. Please check back for the full obituary.
Sarah Frances Peterson
Oct 10, 2026
Sarah Frances Peterson, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Frances was born March 2, 1938. She was preceded in death by her father, Abner Dennis Maddox, Sr., her mother, Nancy Elizabeth Maddox, her brother, Abner Dennis Maddox, Jr., and the love of her life, her husband, John Lee Peterson, Jr.
Frances is survived...
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