Obituaries

Donald J. Dapra, Sr.

Donald J. Dapra, Sr.

July 30, 2021

Due to family illness the services for Mr. Dapra have been cancelled. We will let you know if there will be any future services. Donald Dapra, Sr. (85) of Orange Park, FL passed away at home on July 30th with his three children by his side. He was born on October 14th, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA to Casimir and Christina...

Gary T. Westall

Gary T. Westall

July 30, 2021

Gary T. Westall, 82, of Green Cove Springs, Florida went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2021.

Gary was born to James Brannon and Katherine Nell Westall on August 17, 1938, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. 

Gary loved all things mechanical, and this love served the community in the form of his business, Westall’s Auto Service, for...

Bonita J. Arnold

Bonita J. Arnold

July 29, 2021

Bonita J. Arnold, 94, of Orange Park, Florida passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio July 21, 1927 to the late Andrew and Margaret (Willis) Solomon.

Bonita (Bonnie) was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Marvin H. Arnold, Jr., and daughter Pamela J. Raywood. Her brothers and sisters, Catherine, Dwayne, Marvin, George...

William "Bill" Romanesk

William "Bill" Romanesk

July 28, 2021

Born in Takoma Park, Maryland. on August 11, 1934, William Araujo “Bill” Romanesk departed this world on July 28, 2021. A graduate of Alexander Graham Bell Vocational High School, Washington, D.C., in June of 1954, he began his career with the United States Coast Guard, retiring in 1974 after 20 years of faithful service.

    Bill’s public service did not end...

Edward Lee Shields

Edward Lee Shields

July 28, 2021

Edward Lee Shields, 92, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away July 28, 2021. He was born September 11, 1928 in Union Port, OH to the late Mary and Walter Shields.

Edward graduated from Union Port Ohio Highschool and attended St. Louis University. He served in the US Navy.

Edward retired from Pan American airlines after 35 years. He was...

Dahyabhai Ahir

Dahyabhai Ahir

July 27, 2021

Dahyabhai D. Ahir, 74, of Orange Park, FL passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2021. He was born in India on June 1,1947 at the late Dhanabhai and Diwaliben’s home in the small town of Gujarat, India. He grew up in countryside because his dad was a farmer. He graduated from Assist Mechanical Engineering with an associate degree. Dahyabhai was...

Dianne Elizabeth Icard

Dianne Elizabeth Icard

July 27, 2021

Dianne Elizabeth Icard, 74, of Orange Park, FL passed away July 27, 2021. She was born February 11, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to the late Walter W. Bauer, Jr. and Thelma Foerstel Bauer.

Obituary forthcoming.

 

Sabrina E. Hartsell

Sabrina E. Hartsell

July 26, 2021

Sabrina Elaine Hartsell, age 60, passed away on July 26th, 2021. She was born to Wallace and Helene Miller at Torrejon de Ardoz, Madrid, Spain. Sabrina graduated from Belton High School in 1979 as a member of the National Honor Society. Sabrina went on to work as a financial representative for many banks, including Bank of Hawaii and Bank of...

Larry Dale Cousin

Larry Dale Cousin

July 26, 2021

Larry Dale Cousin of Jacksonville, FL passed away on July 26th 2021.  Larry was born to the late William Hartsell Cousin and Dorothy Vivian Cousin of Telford, Tennessee on July 19, 1955.

Larry graduated from Milligan College.  After graduation Larry served his country by enlisting in the Navy.  Larry had many jobs throughout his lifetime, but he liked driving semi-trucks...

Peter G. Hundt

Peter G. Hundt

July 25, 2021

Peter G. Hundt of Green Cove Springs passed away peacefully July 25, 2021.  Peter was born on December 22, 1940 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Peter had a passion for competitive sports including tennis, soccer and Formula One automobile racing. Upon moving to Florida, golf was quickly added to the list. He had actively participated in many tennis tournaments and repeatedly achieved...

Homer Lee "Skipper" Padgett

Homer Lee "Skipper" Padgett

July 24, 2021

Homer Lee “Skipper” Padgett, 63, of Palatka, Florida gained his heavenly wings July 24th, 2021. He was a native of Clay Hill, FL and had lived in the Palatka area for the past 29 years. 

He made his living as a semi-truck driver hauling anything he could. He was known as “Daddy Rabbit” in the trucking world. 

He...

Helen McNeal Snellgrove Jarvies

Helen McNeal Snellgrove Jarvies

July 20, 2021

Helen McNeal Snellgrove Jarvies passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday July 20th, 2021.

She was married to the love of her Life Harold (Louie) Jarvies who preceded her in Death on July 4th, 2021.  She was born in Alabama and moved to Green Cove Springs Fl in the late 1950’s and raised her Family there. She was a...

Anita Marie Alleyne

Anita Marie Alleyne

July 19, 2021

Anita Marie Alleyne, 77, of Fleming Island, FL passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Anita was born on January 16, 1944 in New York City, NY. She was the third of four siblings born to her parents, Cecil and Catherine Bush (nee Sullivan).

A graduate of William Cullen...

Robert L. Rock, Sr.

Robert L. Rock, Sr.

July 18, 2021

Robert Leonard Rock, Sr. born of Washington DC and a longtime resident of Clay County Florida joined his heavenly father July 18, 2021 and will be laid to rest on July 24, 2021. Robert was born on November 7, 1942 to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lee Rock and is preceded in death by wife Barbara Jean Rock, Daughters Vicky Renee...

Ray H. Jenner

Ray H. Jenner

July 15, 2021

Ray H. Jenner, 86, from Green Cove Springs, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Ray was born on November 22, 1934 in Hugo, OK to parents Ralph K. and Mabel Jenner.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Gwen Fowler Jenner.

He is survived by his 3 children, David R. (Darleen), Rita R. Forehand (Byron)...

Wilma Davis Stanley

Wilma Davis Stanley

July 15, 2021

Wilma Davis Stanley of Orange Park, Florida suddenly went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 15, 2021.   Born on August 13, 1965, Wilma was the oldest daughter of Charles (Dave) and Aurora (Gloria) Davis.

After graduating from Orange Park High School, she attended St. John’s Technical College where she received a degree in computer technology. She then...

Judy Elaine Burdge

Judy Elaine Burdge

July 10, 2021

Judy Elaine Burdge of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 10th, 2021. She was born to Paul M. And Mildred A. Burdge on September 18th, 1946 in Malden, Missouri.  Judy worked professionally in the service of others as a social worker most of her adult life, most recently volunteering as a Clay County guardian ad litem. She...

Eugene "Gene" Raymond Janda

Eugene "Gene" Raymond Janda

July 10, 2021

Eugene Raymond Janda

1943-2021

Eugene (Gene) Raymond Janda, age 77 of Green Cove Springs, FL went to be with the Lord July 10, 2021, passing away at Orange Park Medical Center, following an extended illness. Gene was born in Lorain, Ohio on December 11, 1943 to Earl George Janda and Lenore Mae Janda-Szabo.

Following the death of his father, Gene...

Daniel "Dan" Morrison

Daniel "Dan" Morrison

July 8, 2021

Dan Morrison, 74, passed away peacefully in his home in Jacksonville, Florida on July 8th, 2021.   He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Diana Morrison and his stepson, George Branch.  Dan and Diane will be buried together to rest peacefully for eternity.  Dan was a Vietnam veteran.  He loved to ride motorcycles, watch NASCAR, spend time with his...

Jean M. Gallina

Jean M. Gallina

July 7, 2021

Jean M. Gallina, 72, born November 23, 1948, passed away July 7, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph & Grace Accardi, husband Guy Gallina and sons Guy Gallina, Jr. (Laurie) and Andrew Gallina.  Jean is survived by her brother Nicholas Accardi (Diane) and children Stephanie Acierno (Luther), Edward “E.J.” Acierno (Karen), Valerie Schwegmann (Rod), Jackie Davis...