Obituaries

Richard Clark Smith

Richard Clark Smith

Jan 8, 2011

Richard Clark Smith, 83, retired professor of botany, University of Florida, died of cancer Saturday, January 8, at River Garden Hebrew Home/ Wolfson Health and Aging Center, Jacksonville. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his daughter, Rachel Williams (Casey); grandchildren, Kyle and Leah Williams, all of Jacksonville; and his brother, Daniel Smith (Louise), nieces Elizabeth Ellwanger (David ),...

Madge Ellen Ross

Madge Ellen Ross

Jan 8, 2011

Madge Ellen Ross, 65, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Michael Wayne Sipes

Michael Wayne Sipes

Jan 8, 2011

Michael Wayne Sipes, 45, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Allen Leon Wing

Allen Leon Wing

Jan 6, 2011

Allen Leon Wing, 72, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Quebec, Canada, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Henry "Ted" Ziegler

Henry "Ted" Ziegler

Jan 6, 2011

Henry T. Ziegler IV “Ted”, 73 of Orange Park, passed away January 6, 2011 at Northeast Florida Community Hospice, Jacksonville, Florida with his loving family by his side. He fought a long and valiant battle with prostate cancer and dementia. In response to his last wishes, Ted and family spent a week of his final days in St. Croix...

Neil Francis Santoro, Sr.

Neil Francis Santoro, Sr.

Jan 5, 2011

Neil Francis Santoro, 74, of Ponte Vedra, Fl. lost his fight with cancer on Jan. 5, 2011. He had been a patient at Baptist Hospital since December 16, 2010. Neil was born on July 22, 1936 to Alyce Santoro (Metcalf) and Francis Dominic Santoro of Brockton, Ma. He was a graduate of BHS and studied music at the New...

Carolyn F. Kaparos

Carolyn F. Kaparos

Jan 5, 2011

Carolyn F. Kaparos, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Marilyn Kay Sievers

Marilyn Kay Sievers

Jan 3, 2011

Marilyn K. Sievers, 62, living in Jacksonville, Fl., passed away Monday January 3, 2011 after a three year battle with breast cancer. She was born on March 1, 1948 in Decatur Illinois to parents William and Gwendolyn Fox. Marilyn worked for many years as an executive secretary for Federal Kemper Insurance Company. She also donated her time to numerous...

Ted Szymanski

Ted Szymanski

Jan 2, 2011

Ted Szymanski passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife Geraldine of 66 years, and daughter Leslie, son-in-law William Arredondo and two grandchildren, Lauren and Phillip. A native of West Virginia, he moved to New York in the late thirties and joined the Marine Corps at the outbreak of World War II. He...

Betty Jeanne Spinger

Betty Jeanne Spinger

Jan 1, 2011

Betty Jeanne Spinger, 82, Middleburg, FL passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011. She was born July 4, 1928 in London, England to parents Edgar and Dorothy Leah. Betty loved spending time with family and friends. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon, wife of William Martz, of Hermitage, PA; 2 sons, Michael and wife Adele Brame; Barry and wife...

Erin Melissa Etheredge

Erin Melissa Etheredge

Dec 30, 2010

Erin Melissa Etheredge, born May 8, 1971, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2010 at Mayo Medical Center. Erin was bright, talented and witty. She was an excellent student who was Salutatorian of her High School; wrote many scholarly essays and attended University of Florida; she had plans to begin a Masters program. She was a long time employee...

Steve Marotta

Steve Marotta

Dec 29, 2010

Steve Marotta, 81, formerly of Levittown N.Y., left this earth to be with God shortly after midnight, Dec 29, 2010. His humor and fun-loving personality will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, and anyone who has ever had the good fortune of meeting him. A Memorial Service will take place Monday, Jan 10, at 3 pm at...

Brian Michael Duffy

Brian Michael Duffy

Dec 28, 2010

Brian Michael Duffy, 64, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Patricia Ann Speck

Patricia Ann Speck

Dec 24, 2010

Patricia Ann Speck, 74, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 McDuff Ave S., Jacksonville, FL 32205 (904) 389-5341. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Adrian Burt Winterfield

Adrian Burt Winterfield

Dec 23, 2010

Adrian Burt Winterfield, 80, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Desse F. Hagan

Desse F. Hagan

Dec 19, 2010

Desse F. Hagan, 91, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Geraldine Lecours

Geraldine Lecours

Dec 18, 2010

Geraldine Lecours, wife of Roland Lecours formerly of Hartland, VT died December 18, 2010 at the Taylor Care Center in Jacksonville. She was born, November 27th, 1919 in Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Albertine Duranleau. She is survived by one son, Paul Lecours of Grand Rapids MI, a daughter Jeannette P.L. Dearing of Jacksonville, FL, six grandchildren and...

Geraldine "Gerry" Barker

Geraldine "Gerry" Barker

Dec 14, 2010

Geraldine “Gerry” Barker, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Vera M. Renfro

Vera M. Renfro

Dec 13, 2010

Vera M. Renfro, 97, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Glenda Willena Almond

Glenda Willena Almond

Dec 13, 2010

Glenda W. Almond, 56, passed away Monday December 13, 2010. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 or https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522