Recent Obituaries and Notices
Nancy Fishkin
January 3, 2026
Nancy Fishkin, 62, peacefully passed away Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at her home in Jacksonville, FL. She was a beloved daughter and sister, a cherished wife, a selfless mother, an adored aunt, and a vibrant friend.
Nancy will be remembered for her contagious smile and laugh, her steadfast resilience, her home-cooked meals, and her generous heart. She enjoyed traveling to new...
Julie Pilla Schumann
January 3, 2026
Julie Pilla Schumann, age 57, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at her home in Ponte Vedra, Florida. She was a cherished mother, beloved sister, and wonderful friend.
Born on May 16, 1968, in North Tarrytown, New York, Julie was the daughter of Kathleen “Pinky” and Edmund Pilla. She moved to Boulder, Colorado, to attend the University of Colorado and...
David Andrew Mednick
January 1, 2026
David Andrew Mednick, 60, passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born to Marvin and Renee Mednick on September 23, 1965, in the Bronx, NY.
He moved with his family at age 12 to Savannah, GA. He attended Windsor Forest High School and graduated in 1983. He attended DeVry Institute of Technology then Armstrong State College. David excelled in Math...
Robert Lee Woods
December 31, 2025
Robert “Bob” Lee Woods, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home in Jacksonville, Florida.
Bob was born on November 24, 1939, in Tipton, Indiana, where he was raised alongside his parents, Robert J. Woods and Evelyn M. Woods, and his sister, Lana Danner, all of whom preceded him in death. In his childhood he spent his...
Betty Jo Park Hamilton
December 29, 2025
Betty Jo Park Hamilton, 83, passed peacefully on December 29, 2025.
Born on October 17, 1942, she lived a life marked by faith, devotion, creativity, and a deep love for others.
She was preceded in death by her father, Otis Francis Park, Sr.: her mother, Alice Williams Morris; her stepmother, Martha “Boo Boo” Park; her brother, Gary L. Park, Sr., her half-sister,...
Daniel Melvin Witt, Sr.
December 27, 2025
Daniel “Dan” Melvin Witt, Sr. passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by family in Jacksonville, Florida.
Born on January 15, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, Dan attended Mount Saint Joseph High School, where he distinguished himself as an exceptional student-athlete. A standout multi-sport competitor, he earned All-Metro and All-League recognition and was celebrated for both...
Sherry Lynn Riddle-Hughes
December 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sherry Lynn Riddle-Hughes, who departed this life on December 26, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 72. Sherry was a cherished mother, educator, friend, colleague, and a remarkable individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on March 3, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky,...
Peggy Joyce (Head) Moore
December 25, 2025
Peggy Joyce (Head) Moore, 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a lifelong lover of music, passed away on December 25, 2025.
Born on August 22, 1940 in Toccoa, Georgia to G. Clinton Head and Zephyr Armindia, she was the couple’s youngest child and last of six siblings to pass.
Joyce’s love for music emerged when as a teenager, and she began...
Elizabeth Mary Krivanek
December 16, 2025
Born on February 29, 1940, Betty was an Austrian Gottscheer born in Yugoslavia (now Slovenia). At the age of ten, she immigrated to the United States with her family, where she developed a love for our country and what it stood for. While embracing her American life, she remained deeply connected to her Austrian heritage, especially through music.
It was this...
Mary Ann O'Meara
December 14, 2025
Our beloved Mary Ann O’Meara passed into eternal life unexpectedly on December 14, 2025, at the age of 95. A longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida, she was a native of Chicago, Illinois.
Mary Ann was born in 1930 to the late Phyllis and Frank Giantiempo. Though an only child, she was raised within a large, close-knit Italian family whose love and...
Georgetta Lillian Kolesa
December 12, 2025
Georgetta (Cookie) Todd Kolesa, 81, passed away on Friday December 12, 2025. Cookie was born and raised in North New Jersey. She moved to Florida to be closer to family and away from the cold winters. Cookie lived in the Jacksonville area for the past 45 years. She loved her family dearly, especially her kids and grandkids, she also loved...
Marjorie Edelen
December 6, 2025
After a life well-lived, our mother, Marjorie "Jo" Edelen, 91, peacefully departed this life on December 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She is affectionately remembered as Mom, Jo, Grandma Jo, and Aunt JoAnn.
Jo is survived by three of her children, Russ and his wife Sue, Terry, and Ken; along with 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, and many nieces and...
Robert Eugene Sweat III
December 4, 2025
Robert “Robbie” Sweat, beloved son, brother, musician, and friend, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on December 4, 2025, at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Sweat Jr., and his beloved grandparents.
Born on March 28, 1969, Robbie was a graduate of Jacksonville University and a gifted bass guitarist whose passion for music shaped...
Kenneth Joseph Buettgen
December 4, 2025
Kenneth Joseph “Kenny B.” Buettgen, 58, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 6, 1967, in Anchorage, Alaska, Kenny lived a full and vibrant life, always surrounded by the family and friends he cherished.
Kenny dedicated more than 37 years to a career in the communications field, spending...
Betty Ann Badolato
December 3, 2025
It is with heartfelt love and deep sorrow, our family announces Betty Ann Badolato passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 3, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL. She was 88 years old.
Born March 24, 1937, Betty was born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ and moved to Piscataway, NJ where she spent most of her life before moving to...
Janie Roberta Byrne
December 3, 2025
Janie Roberta Byrne, 73, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on December 3, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1951, in Jacksonville to Jacqueline Richards.
Janie graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and worked at Wells Fargo for 32 years. She was married to James F. Byrne, Sr., with whom she shared many years of partnership and family life.
She will be...
Elza Lacerda Garbacki
November 30, 2025
Elza Garbacki, 87, born in Brazil on October 20, 1938, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her former husband and all of her siblings. She leaves behind two daughters, Brenda and Elizabeth, and one cherished grandson, Andrew.
Elza’s life was marked by both struggle and resilience. She carried invisible burdens that shaped her path...
Cody Lamar Roth
November 27, 2025
Cody Lamar Roth, 33, of Jacksonville, Florida, left this world far too soon, the emptiness he leaves behind will be felt deeply by everyone who knew and loved him. Cody had a way of walking into a room and instantly making friends with everyone in sight. He was a kind soul with a big heart. His charming smile, quick wit,...
David Bryan Charles
November 25, 2025
David Bryan Charles, 62, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away at home on November 25th, 2025, surrounded by family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sherri, and their two daughters.
David proudly served in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army before continuing his dedication to God and country as a civilian contractor overseas for ten years. He later...
Donald Hamilton Dashiell
November 25, 2025
Donald Hamilton Dashiell, 78, a cherished husband, beloved brother and good friend and mentor to many, passed away peacefully at his home in Jacksonville, Florida on November 25, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Don was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 16, 1947. Family and career took Don to 8 states and 11 cities over the...
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