Obituaries - The Ponte Vedra Recorder

Rose Wittemen, 78, passed away gracefully on Sunday, September 13, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on December 28, 1947, Rose lived a life defined by quiet devotion, …

Christy Vlahos Bromberg

Christy Vlahos Bromberg of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2026, at the age of 68. Christy was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 12, 1958. Christy and her …

Mary Yvonne Rose

Mary Yvonne Rose, 91, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at Community Hospice Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center South. Mary was born in San …

James Francis Marx

James Francis Marx, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, respected leader in banking and finance, cherished volunteer and board member at the Pace Center for Girls, avid golfer, fervent Boston …

Richard Stanfill Blankenbaker, Sr.

Richard Stanfill Blankenbaker, Sr. of Bozeman, MT, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026. Born on August 11, 1941, in Lincoln, ME, Richard was the Son of Fisher F. and Sarah S. Blankenbaker. The …

Glenn Richard Layton

On May 31, 2026, the world lost a good man, Glenn Richard Layton. Glenn was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, on May 9, 1962, the favorite child of Flossie and Dick Layton, who predeceased him …

Death Notices for October 1, 2026

William Edward Benjamin

William Edward Benjamin, 83, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, died Sept. 22, 2026. Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery – 904-285-1130 – www.pontevedravalley.com

Dennis F. Burmeister

Dennis F. Burmeister, 84, of Jacksonville, Florida, died Sept. 17, 2026. Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery – 904-285-1130 – www.pontevedravalley.com

John Foley

John Foley, 60, of St. Johns, Florida, died Sept. 22, 2026. Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery – 904-285-1130 – www.pontevedravalley.com

Matthew Taylor Howick

Matthew Taylor Howick, 34, of Naples, Florida, died Sept. 11, 2026. Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery – 904-285-1130 – www.pontevedravalley.com

Dennis Martin O’Gara

Dennis Martin O’Gara, 76, of St. Augustine, Florida, died Sept. 27, 2026. Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery – 904-285-1130 – www.pontevedravalley.com

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Thomasine Gleason Derr

Thomasine (“Tommie”) Louise Gleason Derr, 94, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends. Born in Dodge City, Kansas, …

Connie Frances Mickler

Connie Frances Mickler, 77, of Live Oak, FL passed away peacefully at her home on May 8, 2026. Connie was born on February 10, 1949, to the late Ora Bell (Odom) and Oscar Mills. She grew up in …

Susan Hulett Miller

Susan Hulett Miller passed away April 28, 2026, at age 83 after a valiant struggle against multiple health issues. Born September 26, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida. Susan grew up in …

Leo P. McCullagh, Jr.

Leo P. McCullagh, Jr., passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida in the company of his wife, Penny, and niece Tracey. A Celebration of Leo’s life will be …

Corey Kimball Wiles

Corey Kimball Wiles, 56, Crescent Beach, Florida, passed away too soon, Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born in Gainesville, Florida to his father, Dr. David Kimball Wiles and mother, Dr. Marilyn McCall …

Andrew Gillette Wyrick, Jr.

Andrew Gillette Wyrick, Jr. May 5, 1937 — January 23, 2026 Colonel Andrew Gillette Wyrick, Junior, USAF Andrew Gillette Wyrick, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, …

Alfred S. Vedro (Alfredo)

Alfred S. Vedro (Alfredo), 90, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born on August 15, 1935, in Trenton, N.J. In his own words … His given name was Alfredo, after …

Marsha Maria Evans Holmes

Marsha Maria Evans Holmes, 77, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was born on January 12, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, at Union Memorial Hospital. She passed away on March 28, 2026. Marsha was the …

Opal E. Poole

Opal Poole, age 86, of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Opal was born on March 29, 1939, in Winslow, Arkansas, to the late Floyd and …

Mary Donehower

Celebration of the Life of Mary Donehower Please share your own story or favorite “Mary Memory” with us on Saturday, March 21, 2026 — 10:30 a.m. Church of Eleven22 — Auditorium …

Eleanor Albanese Loftus

Eleanor Albanese Loftus, born 7/27/1930 in Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully on 2/15/2026 at the age of 95. Eleanor was proud of her career as a dental hygienist through which she met the love of …

Robert Myers

Robert Myers July 19, 1935 – January 25, 2026 Robert Myers, a resident both of Ponte Vedra, Florida and Harvey Cedars, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Bob was born in …

John Sievers Ekdahl

John Sievers Ekdahl, 47, passed away on February 11, 2026, at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He quietly and bravely fought his way through cancer treatment to the very end. Born on May …

Donald Francis Muldoon

Donald Francis Muldoon of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away on February 10, 2026, from complications of lung cancer. He was 88. He was born on April 9, 1937, on the Lower East Side of New …

Carole Lee Coe

Carole Lee Coe of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, completed her life journey on January 30, 2026, at the age of 89. Mrs. Coe was born on August 9, 1936, in St. Louis, MO to Oscar and Evelyn Soutiea. …

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