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After a joyful 94 years of life, and a battle with lymphoma, Sara Killen Geise Turner passed peacefully at home on May 25th, 2022 surrounded by her family. In life, she never let challenges get her down, but marched through them, and did so with ultimate grace, expressing the epitome of an elegant Southern lady. She will always be remembered for her steadfast kindness and loving heart. Sara was born in Florence, Alabama, on June 12, 1927. She was the youngest child of Oma Kennedy Killen and Will Rutledge Killen, following her siblings Julia and William. In 1946, she graduated from Coffee High School in Florence, where she was elected "Queen of Coffee" by her senior class. As a majorette in...

Mary Carroll Merrill (Brandau), passed away in Jacksonville, FL on January 1, 2022, at the age of 91. Mary Carroll was born in Baltimore, MD on September 21, 1930. She married Frederick L Merrill in 1954 and moved to Evanston, IL where her three children were born. During her life Mary Carroll lived in Neenah, WI where her children grew up, as well as Racine, WI, New Orleans, LA, Columbia, SC, Lexington, MA (where she helped raise her granddaughter) and finally Jacksonville, FL where her youngest son and his wife reside. Mary Carroll, or MC as she liked to be called, was an avid reader, a fan of classic movies, and loved animals (especially dogs). She volunteered at numerous organizations...

George Gilmore Martin, 77, passed away peacefully in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 30, 2021. Born on March 4, 1944, in Jacksonville at St. Luke's Hospital, where his father, Dr. Paul Howard Martin, was later chief of orthopedics. George was the first of three children. He attended West Riverside Elementary, The Bolles School, and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1961. He attended college at Emory University, and graduated with a B.A. degree in 1965. At Emory, he was on the Dean's list, and was in student government, various academic honorary societies, and the Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity. On September 18, 1965, he married Julia (Judy) Ruth Sams. In December,...

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Jeffery Allen Hahn (more famously known as Dad, Uncle Jeff or Mr. Jeff) , unexpectedly passed on Christmas morning at the age of 63. Dad didn't take any gruff from anyone and lived life on his own terms. Which he did to the very end. The legacy of his lifelong passions of traveling, riding motorcycles, and most importantly promoting family and goodwill continues to ripple through Muskegon, MI, Jacksonville, FL and any place he has spent his time. Jeffery was predeceased by his parents Elmo & Maxine, brother Elmo Jr. and his four-legged sons Sarge & Ranger. Whom he always cherished. Jefferey is survived by his loving wife Robin; His...

Peter David Ciaccio, 82 passed away on September 19, 2021 at his home in St. Augustine, Fl. He was born in Queens, New York and formerly lived in Morehead City, NC. While in Morehead City, he was a member of the Elks Lodge, Power Squadron and All Saints Episcopal Church. He was a current member of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in St. Johns, FL. He loved his family, fishing, boating and traveling by RV. He also enjoyed getting together with friends for a weekly game of poker. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Clara Ciaccio; sister Catherine Briggs, sons, Officer Peter David Ciaccio of New York (EOW 2/12/2015) and Officer Robert Alan Williams of West Palm Beach, FL (...

, passed away on September 6, 2021 at 4:43 PM at his home in Jacksonville, FL. He graduated high school in Alderson, WV and attended West Virginia University before enlisting in the army. He spent 3 years in the army where his duty stations were Ft. Leonardwood, MO and Hiedleberg, Germany. After the army he worked for CSX Railroad for 36 years, 1973 to 2009. During his time at CSX, he was part of the CSX Rally Readers, and he read to 2-4 year olds. Jerry's hobbies included fishing, camping, traveling, going to casinos and cookouts with family and friends. After retirement, Jerry loved having monthly luncheons with his retired co-workers and watching the University of Kentucky...

Janina Golonka,87. of Jacksonville, FL passed away on September 4, 2021 HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME OF MANDARIN 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223 (904) 993-0743.

Charles M. Stuart, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021. Charlie was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in suburban Maryland, later living in Edgewater/Mayo, Maryland, and since 2002, in St. Johns, Florida. Charlie served in the US Navy and in Washington,D.C. as Special Events Coordinator for traffic and crowd control for all national events including Inaugurations. He received a Distinguished Service Award. He was a member of FOP, Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, Brooksville Lions Club, and numerous numismatic organizations. In Maryland and Florida , he held numerous positions in the Episcopal Church. His favorite ministries were Habitat, food pantries, and "Feed My...

DorothyRose "Primm" Wright, 86, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at home, surrounded by family. A loving and devoted Navy wife, mother, and friend to so many. Mrs. Wright was the thread that kept all of the extended family and friends connected throughout the years, never forgetting and always commemorating birthdays, anniversaries, and any special occasion with a card or phone call. Mrs. Wright was born in Sunflower County in the Mississippi Delta as the only child of Lillian (Sis) Cantrall and William "Roe" Primm. Mrs. Wright graduated from Indianola High School, Indianola, Mississippi and then graduated from MSCW (Mississippi University for Women) in Columbus, Mississippi with a...

On Saturday, July 3, 2021, Larry William LeBlanc, loving husband, stepfather, and brother passed away at the age of 72 in Jacksonville, Florida. Larry was born on April 3, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late George William LeBlanc, Jr., and Odile Stafford LeBlanc. Larry grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, a place he always called home. After graduating from the New Orleans Public Schools, he worked in the Federal Government for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Larry later served in the United States Army and fought bravely in the Vietnam War. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Linda LeBlanc, his sister Melanie (Ann) Stafford Stalnaker; stepchildren Gmerice Carter,...

MARY BOND, Mary Alice Bond, 86, passed away on June 13, 2021 in her home in Saint Johns, Florida with her family by her side. She was born to Thomas and Emily Smith on May 30, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio. While raising her family, she found time to graduate Magna Cum Laude in 1977 from Troy University with a BS degree. She then earned her MS in Management from Troy University in 1984. Mary was immensely proud of her family and loved preparing large home cooked meals which were second to none! She loved watching sports and was musically inclined having played the violin and piano. After caring for her children through their younger years, she then worked in Civil Service at Eglin AFB and...

Harold M. Rehbein, M.D., a dermatologist, died May 5, 2021 after a short illness in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in Wawkesha, WI. Harold attended Carroll College for undergraduate and University of Wisconsin Medical School. He did an internship at Gorgas Hospital in the Panama Canal zone before serving in the U.S. Navy. In addition, he did a dermatology residency at Wayne State in Detroit, MI before moving to Jacksonville, FL and opening his office near Memorial Hospital. During his 32 years in practice he was a member of Jacksonville Dermatology Associations, the Masters Dermatology Association, the Florida Medical Association and the American Academy of...

David Joseph Wieschorster, born to George and Rose Wieschorster on November 21, 1934, and passed away on April 16, 2021. David was a proud alum of Covington Catholic High School receiving the Golden Colonel's award 1952-2002. Following that, he graduated from Xavier College in Cincinnati and trained at University of Detroit becoming a certified Architect. During his career he designed several churches and train stations working for CSX railroad. He retired from there after several decades. His love of architecture was life-long and as a devotee of Frank Lloyd Wright he continued to follow the profession. He is survived by his son Matthew, daughter-in-law Suzanne grandchildren...

Jack Caldwell Carter, 82 years of age, passed away on April 6, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Carter was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Hugh D. Carter, Jr., and Ruth Moore Carter. He married Carajean (Jean) Langston, and together they raised their child, Hugh (Paul) Carter in Atlanta and Americus, Georgia. Mrs. Carter recently passed away on December 28, 2020 while residing in Jacksonville, Florida. Jack received his formal education at Davison College, Florida State University, Georgia State University, and received his doctorate from the University of Georgia. He originally had planned to obtain his degree in theology at Davison College. Dr. Carter was a retired professor of genetics....

Sara Ellen Douce passed away on February 19, 2021 at the age of 76 years old in Jacksonville, Florida. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL (904) 288-0025. Please sign the guestbook at hgmandarin.com.

William W. (Bill) Schroder died of natural causes on February 13, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born February 5, 1929 in Weehawken, NJ to Gustav and Wilhelmina Schroder, the youngest in the family of older sisters, Dorothy and Eleanor. His family moved to Teaneck, NJ in 1930. He graduated from Teaneck HS where he was a three-year varsity baseball player. He went on to earn a dual degree in Physical Education and English from Rutgers University in 1951, and a Master of Arts in guidance from Columbia University in 1956. He served in the Army from 1951-53. He began a teaching and coaching career in 1953, and after working in Midland Park and Teaneck, achieved notable success as the...

RITA E. NADEAU (McCAFFREY), age 74, passed away on February 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born and raised in Rhode Island and was a previous resident of Texas. Rita was the first daughter of the late Francis and Edith McCaffrey; beloved wife of Richard Nadeau for 33 years; loving mother to Jeffrey (Myriam) Ahrendt of Bay Village, Ohio; Scott (Dawn) Ahrendt of St. Johns, Florida, and Randy Ahrendt of Warwick, Rhode Island. She was the adoring grandmother of Ana, John, Daniel, Maria and Matthew. Rita is also survived by her sister Kathy (Raymond) Higby; nieces Jodie, Deanna, and Kerri; and cherished great nieces and great nephews. She was also blessed with unconditional...

Roberta Lee Wieschorster nee Boyle, was born to John and Irene Boyle on January 13, 1936, and passed away on February 9, 2021. She was a person who loved school and her friends at Holy Cross grade and high school and was elected Queen of her prom. She achieved a degree in primary education from Villa Madonna, now Thomas More University. She taught for one year before marriage. She is survived at time of death by her husband of 61 years David, her son Matthew, daughter-in-law Suzanne grandchildren Benjaman, Jackson, and Annaliese as well as her brother Lawrence Boyle of Villa Hills, daughter Anna Therese Taylor, predeceased by sister Peggy Hanneken and many nieces and nephews. During...

Fotis Mouzakis, age 63 of Jacksonville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 7th, 2021, at his home in Jacksonville, Florida. Fotis Mouzakis was born the son of Vangelis and Chrisoula (Tsikaridou) Mouzakis on November 21st, 1957 in Athens, Greece. Fotis grew up in Athens and the island his family was from, Kea (Tzia). In 1975, he graduated high school from the 17thLyceum for Boys of Athens and continued to keep in touch with his classmates throughout the years. In 1978, Fotis received inheritance from his uncle, which he used to move to the United States and study English at Findlay College in Ohio. For years, he kept a newspaper clipping for the English program and a photo of his...

Ann Moscow Young died December 19, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 84. She is survived by her husband Don; three sons, Neil, Gregg, and Todd (Lori); and two grandchildren, Alexander and Isabelle. Ann Moscow was born in 1936 in Atlanta, GA to Harry & Sara Moscow. She had one brother, Joel (Lynne). Ann met Donald Young in Atlanta when she was 15. She attended the University of Georgia before marrying Don in 1957 when she was 20 years old. They had a loving marriage of 63 years. Ann & Don moved to Jacksonville in 1964 where they raised their three sons and became active members in the community. Ann was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved...

Ann Moscow Young died December 19, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 84. She is survived by her husband Don; three sons, Neil, Gregg, and Todd (Lori); and two grandchildren, Alexander and Isabelle. Ann Moscow was born in 1936 in Atlanta, GA to Harry & Sara Moscow. She had one brother, Joel (Lynne). Ann met Donald Young in Atlanta when she was 15. She attended the University of Georgia before marrying Don in 1957 when she was 20 years old. They had a loving marriage of 63 years. Ann & Don moved to Jacksonville in 1964 where they raised their three sons and became active members in the community. Ann was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved...