Mary Eloise Slade
Nov 30, 2023
Mary Eloise Slade of Gainesville peacfully went to be with our Lord and Savior JesusChrist,Thursday morning November 30th at the age of 90, following a short illness, wth herfamily by her side. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her.She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community.She was predeceased in...
Lewis Joseph Mazzarella
Nov 30, 2023
Lew Mazzarella left us on Thursday, November 30 , 2023 at the age of 87. To honor Lews memory, we are holding a Celebration Of His Life Mass on December 16, 2023 at 11:00AM. The service will be held atSt. Patricks Catholic Church in Gainesville, Florida. We invite anyone who knew him to attend and remember his wonderful life.Lew was...
Guillermo Acevedo
Nov 29, 2023
Guillermo Acevedo better known to family and friends as "Pop" or "Luis" wasborn in Puerto Rico on September 19th, 1936. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in1955 and was assigned as a combat engineer. While stationed at Fort Meade,Maryland he visited relatives in Brooklyn. On this visit Guillermo met his soulmateCarmen Santana, a high school senior at the time. They...
Bobby Franklin Swinney
Nov 28, 2023
Bobby Franklin Swinney, 88, of White Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Lake City.Born on January 21, 1935, in Eden, NC, to the late Stoell William Swinney and late Ola Roberts Swinney. Bobby gave his life to Christ at a young age and always stayed dedicated to his faith in God. Mr....
Edwin Franklin Johns
Nov 28, 2023
Mr. Edwin Franklin Johns age 85, of Starke passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville. Mr. Johns was born on July 8, 1938 in Theressa to the late Thornton and Oweida Lucille (Hall) Johns and was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of Sampson City Church of God and enjoyed fishing...
Charles Milton Mccurdy
Nov 28, 2023
Dr. Charles "Milt" McCurdy Jr. died on November 28th, 2023 in his home in Starke, Florida at the age of 66. He was born in Gainesville, Florida on March 8th, 1957, the eldest child of Charles and Judith McCurdy. He graduated with a degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida in 1980. He then attended the University of...
Gail Ann Urban O'Donnell
Nov 28, 2023
Gail O'Donnell passed away at the age of 71 on Tuesday, November 28th from complications of a severe and rare bacterial infection. Gail was born in Chicago, IL in 1952 to parents Lucille (1920-2006) and Joseph (1907-2002) and shared a rambunctious childhood with her older brother Joseph (1944-1992) and the other children of Polish, Croatian, and Lithuanian immigrants in her...
Carmela Rose Santarsiero
Nov 27, 2023
Carmela Rose "Millie" Santarsiero (nee Zannella) peacefully went to be with the Lord at home at the age of 95 on Thursday, November 23rd, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side in Newburgh, Indiana. Millie, one of seven children, was born in Buffalo, NY, December 7, 1927, to Michael Zannella, Sr., and Philomena Zannella (nee Salvatore). She is survived...
Delinda Ann Dowling
Nov 24, 2023
Ms. Delinda "Lyn" Dowling 57 of Melrose passed away unexpectedly at her home Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born March 23, 1966, in Gainesville to Glenda Ann (Nobles) and the late Jimmy Ray Hall. Lyn started her working career with Sunbank where she received Employee of the Month on several occasions, with her most current employment being a cashier...
Arvey "Quinn" Bass
Nov 21, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Arvey "Quinn" Bass. Quinn passed away on November 21st at the age of 61. Quinn never met a stranger, was witty, and made sure he was the life of the party. Quinn loved listening to music, gardening, all water recreations, and enjoying life. Quinn was loved by...
Suzanne Marie Austin
Nov 18, 2023
Mrs. Suzanne "Susie" Austin age 64 of Melrose passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. She was born December 16, 1958, on Long Island, New York to Gerard and Terry (Florio) Kissane. Mrs. Austin was a homemaker and loved fishing, and taking trips to Steinhatchee, but her most pride and joy was her...
Indira K. Hazariwala
Nov 18, 2023
Indira K. Hazariwala, 64, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 after bravely fighting peritoneal carcinomatosis (linked to ovarian cancer) for two years. She is married to the love of her life, Dr. Kaushik Hazariwala, and together they were able to celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary on October 30th.She was born in Lira, Uganda, to Nagindas and...
Karen Sue Mellott
Nov 17, 2023
Karen Sue MellottKaren was born, the oldest of four to George and Charlotte Obringer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on April 6, 1947. She is survived now, by her husband, Ray Mellott, two sons, Jonathon and Geoffrey; spouses Emily Hind, Toi Mellott and Jane Mellott; and five grandchildren, ranging in age from 30 to 7 months. She was a good student,...
Frederick Thomas Sheares
Nov 17, 2023
SHEARES: Funeral services for Bishop Frederick Thomas Sheares, 81, who passed away on November 17, 2023, will be held Tuesday at 2:30 PM in Jacksonville National Cemetery with Bishop Darrell Sheares Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 AM -11 AM at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard south, Jacksonville, Florida 32216. Bishop...
Charles Marion Zebendon
Nov 16, 2023
Charles M. Zebendon, 80 of Pomona Park, FL, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 inSt. Augustine. Charles was born September 9, 1943 in Alabama City, Alabama to parentsRussell and Mildred (Lewis) Zebendon. He has an older sister Earnesteen (Zebendon) Gambleand a younger brother Chris Zebendon.Charles loved to be out on the water either fishing or crabbing. He loved Florida Gator...
Charles "C.W." Slade
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Charles "C.W." Slade age 87 of Hampton passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville. He was born January 16, 1936, in Bradford County to the late Lester and Lula (McKinney) Slade. Mr. Slade was a Construction Superintendent and Farmer for 50 plus years before retiring; he also taught Masonry at the...
Betty Carolyn Zipperer
Nov 15, 2023
Mrs. Betty Carolyn Zipperer age 88 of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. She was born July 19, 1935, in Ft. White to Charlie and Bertha (Scoggins) Vaughn. Mrs. Zipperers career began working for Bellsouth as a switchboard operator before becoming employed with St. Vincents Hospital until her retirement...
Joseph Leslie Griffin
Nov 15, 2023
GRIFFIN: Joseph Leslie Griffin, 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Mr. Griffin was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was a lifelong resident. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is a member of the American Legion and the Baptist faith. He was an avid Florida Gator fan cheering any team...
Adrien James Valentine
Nov 14, 2023
Mr. Adrien James Valentine age 21 of Melrose passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, doing what he loved to do, flying a plane. He was born February 22, 2002, in Gainesville to Russell and Kathleen (Marshall) Valentine. Adrien graduated in 2020 from KHHS where he played basketball and tennis. Adrien had worked for the Gainesville Regional Airport as a lineman....
Marshall Deremer
Nov 14, 2023
Marshall "Marty" G. Deremer 76, of Keystone Heights passed away suddenly at his home Saturday November 11, 2023, surround by his daughter and his companion dog Bear. Marty was born August 2, 1947, in Ridgeley, WV to Edwin & Mary (Smith) Deremer-Kirk. Marty grew up in Ridgeley, WV & Cumberland MD. He proudly served in the United States Army. He...