All Obituaries

Gerald Thomas "Tom" Kurtz, Jr. Bluffton

Gerald Thomas “Tom” Kurtz, Jr., passed peacefully at the age of 83 on June 27, 2022, surrounded by family. Affectionately known as Papa to his family, Tom was an avid arborist, personal coach, larger than life friend and devoted family man. Tom was born and raised in Piedmont, CA, and earned his Eagle Scout rank before attending The University of California, Berkeley. There he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, was a member of Sigma Chi...

Gerald Thomas “Tom” Kurtz, Jr., passed peacefully at the age of 83 on June 27, 2022, surrounded by family. Affectionately known as Papa to his family, Tom was an avid arborist,...

John and Jacquelyn Rosencrance Bluffton

Jacquelyn Rosencrance, 82, passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2022 followed by her loving husband of 65 years and high school sweetheart, John Rosencrance, 84, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. John and Jacquelyn lived in the Lowcountry for the last 23 years after John retired as the owner-pharmacist of Richland Rexall in Johnstown, PA. John loved to golf and play bocce and was a former Bocce Club president for the Sun City Bocce club. Jacquelyn enjoyed spending plenty of time with her...

Jacquelyn Rosencrance, 82, passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2022 followed by her loving husband of 65 years and high school sweetheart, John Rosencrance, 84, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. John and...

John O'Brien Bluffton

John J. O'Brien, 86, of Bluffton, passed away on June 22, 2022 at Hilton Head Hospital following a short illness. John was born in Chicago, IL, on December 8, 1935 to the late William J. O'Brien and Belinda Shanley O'Brien, the youngest of four sons. He met his wife Roberta (Bobbi) while employed at Bennett Brothers of Chicago. They were married on May 16, 1959 and celebrated 63 years of marriage until his passing. They had three children: Kathleen A., Kerry...

John J. O'Brien, 86, of Bluffton, passed away on June 22, 2022 at Hilton Head Hospital following a short illness. John was born in Chicago, IL, on December 8, 1935 to the late William J....

David Spisso Hardeeville

David Joseph Spisso, 78, of Hardeeville, SC, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2022 at Coastal Carolina Hospital. David was born on June 14, 1944 to Joseph Louis Spisso and Mildred Carmella Cataldo in Plainfield, NJ. After graduating from Watchung Hills Regional High School in 1962, he went on to study Naval Science at the United States Naval Academy. After graduation, he was commissioned as an Ensign and was designated a Naval Aviator flying the P-3C Orion and was also a Navy...

David Joseph Spisso, 78, of Hardeeville, SC, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2022 at Coastal Carolina Hospital. David was born on June 14, 1944 to Joseph Louis Spisso and Mildred...

Kaye Dardaris Bluffton

Kaye Ellen Dardaris, 75, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on June 20.2022 in Bluffton, SC. Kaye was born in Manlius, NY on December 7, 1946, to Florence “Flip” Wheeler (Deceased) and Clarence “Bud” Wheeler (Deceased). She had one sister Barbara Davison (Deceased) (husband, Bill). She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Dardaris and her two sons, Stephen Dardaris (wife, Jeanine) and Mark Dardaris (wife, Penny); and 8 grandchildren Andrew,...

Kaye Ellen Dardaris, 75, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on June 20.2022 in Bluffton, SC. Kaye was born in Manlius, NY on December 7, 1946, to Florence “Flip” Wheeler (Deceased)...

Kathleen Register Woods Bluffton

Kathleen Elizabeth Register Woods, 96, of Stony Point NC made her peaceful journey to Heaven on June 18th 2022 in Bluffton SC where she was cared for by her daughter Margo. Kathleen was born in Greensboro, NC and grew up in Sanford NC with her family. Kathleen danced in the New York Ballet Company in the early 40’s, later married Robert Woods and moved to West Palm Beach FL where they raised three children. In the early 70’s Kathleen moved to Stony Point, NC where...

Kathleen Elizabeth Register Woods, 96, of Stony Point NC made her peaceful journey to Heaven on June 18th 2022 in Bluffton SC where she was cared for by her daughter Margo. Kathleen was born in...

Dean Yerden Bluffton

Sunrise: January 16, 1943 Sunset: June 16, 2022 To know Dean, you knew a man who passionately loved his God, his family and his friends. He was generous with his time and talent to be sure people were cared for. Dean was involved with many church functions through the years. His love of music with that beautiful tenor voice, he sang in choirs and praise teams. Dean was part of the Men’s Ministry, the SALT Ministry, and many Bible studies and prayer groups during the years. He...

Sunrise: January 16, 1943 Sunset: June 16, 2022 To know Dean, you knew a man who passionately loved his God, his family and his friends. He was generous with his time and talent to be sure...

William Nixdorf Bluffton

William Allen “Bill” Nixdorf William Allen Nixdorf, 55, passed away peacefully at his home in Bluffton, SC on June 16, 2022 after a four-month battle with cancer. Born on July 8, 1966, he was the son of Herb and Gloria Nixdorf of Lancaster and the husband of Jennifer Coyne-Nixdorf with whom he shared nearly eight years of marriage. Bill spent his childhood years in the Manheim/Lititz area and graduated from Warwick High School in 1985. Following graduation, he enlisted in the...

William Allen “Bill” Nixdorf William Allen Nixdorf, 55, passed away peacefully at his home in Bluffton, SC on June 16, 2022 after a four-month battle with cancer. Born on July 8,...

Allison Hollis Gilbert, SC

Allison Kate Hollis, 28, of Gilbert, SC (formally Alma, MI) passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus and was freed from the stronghold of addiction on June 15, 2022. Allison was born January 10, 1994 to Tim & Sherry (Saylor) Hollis in Carson City Michigan. Allison is survived by her parents of SC, her brother Zachary (Lindsey) Hollis, nephew/niece Bentley & Hartley Hollis of GA, her special friend, Brett Gunter, grandparents, Arn & Connie Schultz and Ray & Shirley...

Allison Kate Hollis, 28, of Gilbert, SC (formally Alma, MI) passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus and was freed from the stronghold of addiction on June 15, 2022. Allison was born...

Brenda Brown Bluffton

Brenda Roberts Brown, 76, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on June 13, 2022, after a brave and long health battle. Brenda was born on January 21st, 1946, to Audrey and Joseph Roberts, Jr, in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Savannah High School and met and married the love of her life, Jeffrey Carl Brown on May 10th, 1963. They recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Jeff and Brenda had an incredible marriage filled with lots of laughter, fun family vacations...

Brenda Roberts Brown, 76, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on June 13, 2022, after a brave and long health battle. Brenda was born on January 21st, 1946, to Audrey and Joseph Roberts, Jr,...

Bonnie Mitchell Ridgeland

Bonnie Mary Mitchell, beloved daughter of Tom and Mary Mitchell of Niantic, CT passed on to the angels on June 13, 2022. Her partner David Suiter, parents, brother and aunts were at her side. Bonnie was a graduate of Glastonbury High School, Arizona State University and Brooklyn Law School. She practiced law in Stuart, FL Miami FL. West Palm Beach FL and West Hartford, CT. Bonnie and David lived in Ridgeland, SC where they raised multiple foster children. The foster...

Bonnie Mary Mitchell, beloved daughter of Tom and Mary Mitchell of Niantic, CT passed on to the angels on June 13, 2022. Her partner David Suiter, parents, brother and aunts were at her...

George Bekampis Bluffton

Beloved George John Bekampis, 86 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bluffton, SC on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Wilkes Barre, PA to the late Anna and Charles Bekampis on July 24, 1935. George graduated from GAR High School, Wilkes Barre, in 1953. He attended Kings College in Wilkes Barre for two years then completed his BS degree at The University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN in Electrical Engineering in 1957. His time there shaped his passion for high...

Beloved George John Bekampis, 86 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bluffton, SC on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Wilkes Barre, PA to the late Anna and Charles Bekampis on July...

Nancy Crews Estill, SC

Nancy Tuten Crews, 74 of Estill, SC and widow of James R. Crews Sr. passed away on June 11, 2022 at her home after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Furman, SC on December 1, 1947 to the late Donald Tuten and Gladys Long Tuten. Nancy was a Paramedic for the Hampton County EMS retiring after 25 years of service. She was one of four paramedics hired when Hampton County began their EMS services. She was the former Post Mistress at the Furman, SC Post Office; a member of the West...

Nancy Tuten Crews, 74 of Estill, SC and widow of James R. Crews Sr. passed away on June 11, 2022 at her home after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Furman, SC on December 1, 1947 to the late...

Harry Smith Ridgeland

Harry Wilson Smith, 74, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Ridgeland Nursing Center of Ridgeland, SC. Harry was married to Patricia Collins Smith in 1970 and she preceded him in death in 2019. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy E. Cook, Sr. (Vietnam War, 1966) and Michael Smith. Harry is survived by his brother, Kevin Smith (Debbie) of Ridgeland and several nieces and nephews. Harry was born January 19, 1948 in Ridgeland to the late Fred...

Harry Wilson Smith, 74, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Ridgeland Nursing Center of Ridgeland, SC. Harry was married to Patricia Collins Smith in 1970 and she preceded him...

Sandra Gibson Bluffton

Sandra Thayer Gibson, 75, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Sandy was born in Utica, NY to Donald and Helen Thayer. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and giving back to her community. Sandy received an Education Bachelor’s Degree in business education at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY and a Master of Science Degree in health care administration from Russell Sage College in Troy,...

Sandra Thayer Gibson, 75, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Sandy was born in Utica, NY to Donald and Helen Thayer. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother...

Arrie Warren Hardeeville

Arrie Geraldine Warren, 59, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville. Arrie was born September 1, 1962 in Savannah, GA to the late William Brabham and Lina Lucille Simmons Brabham. She was a proud member of Life Spring Pentecostal Church of Bloomingdale, GA. Arrie enjoyed cooking and was famous for her catfish stew. She loved her children more than anything. Arrie is survived by her husband of 35 years, Claude Warren of Hardeeville;...

Arrie Geraldine Warren, 59, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville. Arrie was born September 1, 1962 in Savannah, GA to the late William...

Allen Hansel Thompson Bluffton

June 12, 1960 - June 8, 2022 (age 61) There is no love like the love for a brother. There is no love like the love from a brother. Allen Hansel Thompson left this world unexpectedly Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1960, in Atlanta, GA. Hansel was preceded in death by his parents, James Allen Thompson and Gretchen Mingledorff Thompson, and his niece, Ashley Anderson. Hansel graduated from Henderson High School in 1978 and attended Emory at Oxford...

June 12, 1960 - June 8, 2022 (age 61) There is no love like the love for a brother. There is no love like the love from a brother. Allen Hansel Thompson left this world unexpectedly...

Eberhard Arndt Bluffton

Eberhard Otto Arndt, 83, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on June 8th. Eberhard was born on December 1st, 1938 to Curt and Emilie Arndt in Hamburg, Germany. In 1962, he immigrated to the US and lived in Plainfield, NJ. After arriving in the US, “Ed” landed his first job as a machinist for Thul in Plainfield, NJ, kicking off a 41-year career as a tool and die maker. In 1964, he met Pearl (Hoecke), they wed in 1966, and made a home in Hillsborough, NJ, where they lived for 38 years....

Eberhard Otto Arndt, 83, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on June 8th. Eberhard was born on December 1st, 1938 to Curt and Emilie Arndt in Hamburg, Germany. In 1962, he immigrated to the US and lived...

Kenneth Fischer Jr. Bluffton

Bluffton resident, Kenneth E. Fischer Jr. passed away peacefully on June 5, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Ken was born on February 25, 1943 in Queens, NY to Eleanor and Kenneth Fischer. He attended University of Dayton where he met his future wife, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. He was an active member and past president of Delta Tau Nu fraternity. His entire 50 year career was spent in the automotive tire industry, traveling...

Bluffton resident, Kenneth E. Fischer Jr. passed away peacefully on June 5, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Ken was born on February 25, 1943 in Queens, NY to Eleanor and Kenneth...

Peter Fuge Bluffton

Peter Fuge, retired Family Court Judge, 74, passed away after a long battle with cancer on June 5, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father and friend to many. Peter, aﬀectionately known to his friends and family as Pete, was born October 4, 1947 in Springfield, MA, to the late William Charles Fuge and Margaret (Leach) Fuge. Pete grew up in Kensington, MD, and attended St. John’s College High School. He graduate from the University of South Carolina...

Peter Fuge, retired Family Court Judge, 74, passed away after a long battle with cancer on June 5, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father and friend to many. ...

James Parrish Bluffton

In a good life, full of love, death will always arrive too soon. James Allen Parrish left this world Sunday, June 5th in his sleep. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Melissa, daughter Hannah, mother Masako Jhocson, mother in law Marilyn Hendrix, his beloved dachshund Sadie dog, as well as his extended family. James was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Alfonso “Al” Parrish and Masako Jhocson. James, also known as Jap or Jimmy, moved to Statesboro in the...

In a good life, full of love, death will always arrive too soon. James Allen Parrish left this world Sunday, June 5th in his sleep. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Melissa, daughter...

Loretta Wells Bluffton

Loretta Edge Wells, born January 24, 1939, widow of Maynard C. Wells was born and raised in Soperton, Georgia and passed away at her home in Bluffton on June 5, 2022. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Georgia and attained her masters in English at the University of North Carolina. She was a member of both Zeta Tau Alpha and Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation, she moved to Savannah where she taught English. Later, she relocated to Atlanta and...

Loretta Edge Wells, born January 24, 1939, widow of Maynard C. Wells was born and raised in Soperton, Georgia and passed away at her home in Bluffton on June 5, 2022. She completed her...

Mary Reilly Bluffton

Mary Theresa Reilly (nee Gilbert), 93, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Plainfield, New Jersey. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great, 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, South Carolina. Internment will follow at Beaufort National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary to the St. Francis Breadline...

Mary Theresa Reilly (nee Gilbert), 93, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Plainfield, New Jersey. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 14, 2022...

James Beaty Bluffton

James Sloan Beaty, 92, husband of the late Patsy Hucks Beaty, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 in his home with his family. He was born November 6, 1929 in Sumter, SC to the late Robert Wesley Beaty and Nell Hunter Beaty. Surviving is his daughter, Peggy Beaty DuRant (Perry) of Beaufort; grandson, Walker DuRant of Beaufort; granddaughter, Leigh DuRant Hiers (Scott) of Hampton; and great-grandson, Logan Hiers of Hampton. James was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Beaty Crabtree and...

James Sloan Beaty, 92, husband of the late Patsy Hucks Beaty, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 in his home with his family. He was born November 6, 1929 in Sumter, SC to the late Robert Wesley Beaty and...

Robert Wilson, Sr. Bluffton

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Robert Charles Wilson Sr on June 4, 2022, his 88th birthday. He had a great life; he passed surrounded by his loving family both near and far. Robert Charles was born in Yonkers New York on June 4,1934 to Ian Scott (deceased: 1956) and Beatrice (Canning) Wilson (deceased: 1998). Bobby and his brother William (Billy) (deceased: 2006) grew up in Ardsley NY. The family home was built on the famous Lewisohn Estate...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Robert Charles Wilson Sr on June 4, 2022, his 88th birthday. He had a great life; he passed surrounded by his loving family...

Phyllis Dickes Hilton Head Island

Phyllis Dickes, age 90 passed away June 2, 2022. She was born on May 31, 1932 to Avery and Hazel (Phillips) Justus in Columbus, Ohio. Her family moved to Springfield, Ohio in 1945. Phyllis graduated from Springfield High School and Springfield Hospital School of Nursing. She married Don Dickes on September 12, 1953. After living in Anchorage, Alaska during Don’s tour of duty in the Army they lived in Canton, Ohio and Uniontown, Ohio until moving to Hilton Head,...

Phyllis Dickes, age 90 passed away June 2, 2022. She was born on May 31, 1932 to Avery and Hazel (Phillips) Justus in Columbus, Ohio. Her family moved to Springfield, Ohio in 1945....

John Linkins Bluffton

On Monday, May 2, 2022, John Roland Linkins, 83, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Southern Maryland, was called home to the Lord. He leaves to mourn: his devoted wife, AnnMarie Linkins, children, John Robert Linkins, John Ronald Linkins and son-in-law, Victor Edward Loisel, Jr., Mary Patricia Wilt and son-in-law, James William Wilt, Jr., the late Michael Lawrence Linkins, Catherine Ann Roach, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends. John was a...

On Monday, May 2, 2022, John Roland Linkins, 83, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Southern Maryland, was called home to the Lord. He leaves to mourn: his devoted wife, AnnMarie Linkins, children,...

Audrey Tabilio Bluffton

Audrey Tabilio was granted her angel wings on June 1, 2022, at the age of 92. Her love of life will not end with her death, but will be honored and carried on by her family and friends who were uplifted by her joy and positivity. She taught us that happiness resides in your attitude. Audrey was born on January 29, 1930 to the late Sterling and Marietta Kelly. Along with her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, William Tabilio and 9 siblings, Roy Kelly, Eileen Colvin, Margaret...

Audrey Tabilio was granted her angel wings on June 1, 2022, at the age of 92. Her love of life will not end with her death, but will be honored and carried on by her family and friends who were...

Barbara Marhoffer Bluffton

Barbara Marhoffer, 88, transitioned peacefully early morning June 1st, 2022 in Bluffton, SC Beloved Mother to 3, Grandmother to 6, and Great Grandmother to 1. Barb lead a full life that included career, faith and family. She was born in New York City, NY to the late George Patrick Indelkof and Elizabeth Southmayd McWilliams Indelkof of Fairfield, CT on January 5th, 1934 Barb was a loving mother who enjoyed nature (Bird Watching & Audubon), animals, painting and instilling in her...

Barbara Marhoffer, 88, transitioned peacefully early morning June 1st, 2022 in Bluffton, SC Beloved Mother to 3, Grandmother to 6, and Great Grandmother to 1. Barb lead a full life that included...

Robert Waldroup Beaufort

Robert (Bobby) Waldroup, 79, passed away at Beaufort Nursing and Rehab in the early morning hours of May 29, 2022, after a long unselfish battle with Alzheimer’s. Robert, affectionately known to friends and family as Bobby, was born March 6, 1943 in Charleston, SC, to the late Daniel and Patricia Waldroup. Bobby loved life and spent most of his life living in his favorite place, Charleston SC. He made a life career of his passion, driving trucks. He traveled...

Robert (Bobby) Waldroup, 79, passed away at Beaufort Nursing and Rehab in the early morning hours of May 29, 2022, after a long unselfish battle with Alzheimer’s. Robert,...

Joyce Crosby Hardeeville

Joyce Barrenbrugge Crosby passed away at home during the early morning hours on May 28th at the age of 89, surrounded by loved ones. Joyce is survived by her loving husband Richard Blake Crosby, Jr., “Bubba” of 68 years. They were married in Kingsland, Georgia on January 1, 1954. Joyce is lovingly remembered by her son, Richard Blake Crosby, III, “Ricky” (Laurie) and three daughters, Karen Crosby Hettinger (Steve), Janice Crosby Austin and Cheryl Crosby...

Joyce Barrenbrugge Crosby passed away at home during the early morning hours on May 28th at the age of 89, surrounded by loved ones. Joyce is survived by her loving husband Richard Blake...

Donald Gwaltney Bluffton

Donald Gwaltney went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2022. On June 25, 1936, Don was born in Oklahoma and then his family moved to California where he was raised by his mother, Mozelle, in Murphys. A graduate of Bret Harte High School, Don went off to college to pursue his first love, football. He tackled and blocked for several schools throughout California giving opponents and his coaches plenty to handle. Don spent summers working with his step-father, Leonard, as a lumberjack....

Donald Gwaltney went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2022. On June 25, 1936, Don was born in Oklahoma and then his family moved to California where he was raised by his mother, Mozelle, in...

Linda Sims Ridgeland

Linda Gale Sims, 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC. Linda was born October 31, 1943 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Herman Malphrus and Margaret Strong Malphrus. She enjoyed caring for her family, but also worked as a commercial printer. She loved cooking, gardening, and fishing. Linda was strong in her Christian faith. Linda is survived by her life partner, Charles Whittle of Bluffton; son, Sidney Sims, Jr. of Sumter, SC;...

Linda Gale Sims, 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC. Linda was born October 31, 1943 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Herman Malphrus...

Juanita Cleland Ridgeland

Juanita Sparks Cleland, 82, of Ridgeland, SC passed away, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at NHC of Bluffton, SC. Nita was born in Portal, GA to Joe Sparks and Dovie Collins Sparks. She was a member of Tillman Baptist Church. She worked at Holiday Wear in Ridgeland for over 35 years. After retiring, she was a housekeeper at Live Oaks Hospital. She later became a caregiver for many local families. Nita was a dedicated wife, mother, and Nanny, who loved to cook large meals for her family. She enjoyed...

Juanita Sparks Cleland, 82, of Ridgeland, SC passed away, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at NHC of Bluffton, SC. Nita was born in Portal, GA to Joe Sparks and Dovie Collins Sparks. She was a member of...

Maureen Trecartin Hilton Head Island

Maureen was born on April 29th, 1951 and was one of eleven children, all M’s, born to John J. Shea and Jane Ann O’Grady Shea. Maureen was a graduate of Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing. She worked in the ICU at Mass. General Hospital for several years. Maureen was Head Nurse at the Renal Dialysis Unit at St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend, IN. She was a Registered Nurse at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry for approximately 40 years. Maureen also served as a Geriatric...

Maureen was born on April 29th, 1951 and was one of eleven children, all M’s, born to John J. Shea and Jane Ann O’Grady Shea. Maureen was a graduate of Pennsylvania Hospital School of...

Anthony DiGesu Hilton Head Island

Anthony “Tony” DiGesu passed away on May 24, 2022 at the Harbor Cove Memory Care. He is survived by his wife Holly, his two daughters Theresa and Karla, his granddaughter Lorelei, his sister Janette and two brothers Victor and Sal and sons-in-law Bill and Darrin. Preceded in death by his daughter Karen and his parents Annette and Victor DiGesu. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He worked for Superior Printing Ink before retiring in Bluffton, SC. He loved...

Anthony “Tony” DiGesu passed away on May 24, 2022 at the Harbor Cove Memory Care. He is survived by his wife Holly, his two daughters Theresa and Karla, his granddaughter...

Rev. Dr. Robert Bacher Bluffton

The Rev. Dr. Robert N. Bacher, 87, of Bluffton, S.C., died on May 23, 2022, at his home in the arms of his loving wife Shirley, following a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Born in Houston, TX, Bacher spent his formative years in multiple cities in the U.S. and Germany as his father was in the U.S. Army. He completed his undergraduate studies in English and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University, followed by the Master of Divinity degree from Chicago Lutheran Theological...

The Rev. Dr. Robert N. Bacher, 87, of Bluffton, S.C., died on May 23, 2022, at his home in the arms of his loving wife Shirley, following a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Born in Houston, TX,...

Eugene Felice Bluffton

Eugene Felice, a resident of Sun City, passed away at home on Saturday, May 21. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to many. Eugene was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 27, 1938. He graduated from Frankford High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as an airman aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid. After his service in the Navy, he worked in sales for the majority of his working career. Eugene was preceded in death by his father John, mother Lucia (née Taurino)...

Eugene Felice, a resident of Sun City, passed away at home on Saturday, May 21. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to many. Eugene was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 27, 1938. He...

Howell Dennis Goethe Bluffton

Howell Dennis "Jiggs" Goethe of Bluffton, S.C. passed away Saturday May 21, 2022. He was born September 13, 1928 and was raised on the family farm in Bluffton. He attended Bluffton schools & after graduation he entered the U.S. Navy in 1946 and served till 1950. He returned to Bluffton to the family farm and built his home near his parents. He was proud to be there to help take care of his parents till their deaths. He went to work at the Shipyards in Savannah and worked...

Howell Dennis "Jiggs" Goethe of Bluffton, S.C. passed away Saturday May 21, 2022. He was born September 13, 1928 and was raised on the family farm in Bluffton. He attended Bluffton...

David Van Hoewyk Bluffton

David Van Hoewyk (74) of Bluffton, SC formerly of Bolton, CT passed away in peace surrounded by love on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born in Brockton, MA in 1947, he initially earned an undergraduate degree in Counseling and Education from Eastern Nazarene College followed by a Masters Degree from Northeastern University. He was a middle school teacher in the Brockton Public School system for 8 years during which he met his predeceased wife Susan Van Hoewyk to whom he was married for 40...

David Van Hoewyk (74) of Bluffton, SC formerly of Bolton, CT passed away in peace surrounded by love on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born in Brockton, MA in 1947, he initially earned an undergraduate...

Thomas Dunn Bluffton

Thomas Eugene Dunn, age 76, of Bluffton, SC, died on Saturday, May 21,at his home. Mr. Dunn was born on November 14, 1945 in Flushing, NY, the son of the late Eugene J.Dunn and Rosalie Molloy Dunn. He served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Viet Nam War. After a brief career as a New York City Police Officer Mr. Dunn became an entrepreneur in New York and Milford, Connecticut where he was owner/ operator of The Steak and...

Thomas Eugene Dunn, age 76, of Bluffton, SC, died on Saturday, May 21,at his home. Mr. Dunn was born on November 14, 1945 in Flushing, NY, the son of the late Eugene J.Dunn...

Joseph Sims Bluffton

Please join us in loving memory of Joseph C. Sims (Joe) 0f Bluffton, SC. Joseph was born in Portalis, NM to Houston C. Sims and Ida J. Sims. He served in the USN as a missile tech on submarines for 7-1/2 years and served in the reserves for 3 years as Chief Petty Officer. He worked for Compugraphic and Kodak as a graphic engineer until his retirement. Joe loved the game of golf and was a member of Pinecrest Golf Club where he made many friends. Joseph leaves his loving wife Mary of 55...

Please join us in loving memory of Joseph C. Sims (Joe) 0f Bluffton, SC. Joseph was born in Portalis, NM to Houston C. Sims and Ida J. Sims. He served in the USN as a missile tech on submarines...

Michael "Mike" Egan Bluffton

Michael “Mike” Bernard Egan passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 19, 2022. Born on March 21, 1943, he was the only child of the late Bernard and Viola Egan of Joliet, IL, where he was raised. He is survived by his loving wife Susan Egan of Bluffton, SC; children Chrys Egan of Salisbury, MD (John Murphy) and Kent Egan (Lisa Egan) of Atlanta, GA; four grandsons Jack, Liam, Patrick, and Mason Egan; and brother-in-law James Mason of Bluffton, SC. Mike was a warm,...

Michael “Mike” Bernard Egan passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 19, 2022. Born on March 21, 1943, he was the only child of the late Bernard and Viola Egan of Joliet, IL,...

H. Ford Bluffton

H Charles (Chuck) Ford, age 86, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, died peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, Maggie Ford, and family. Born August 26, 1935 in Homestead, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late H Charles Ford II and Margaret Ford (Garraway). Chuck earned his undergraduate degree from Grove City College and a master’s degree from Temple University. Chuck had a distinguished career as an HR Executive and Operations GM in the...

H Charles (Chuck) Ford, age 86, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, died peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, Maggie Ford, and family. Born August 26, 1935 in...

Joyce Hall Bluffton

Joyce Hall was granted her angel wings on May 16, 2022. She was a caring wife, mother, sister and friend. Her love for life will not come to an end with her death, but will live on through her loved ones who will honor her memory by living their lives to the fullest and caring for one another. Joyce was an active member in her church and enjoyed volunteering with children. Joyce is survived by her husband, Stan Hall, her devoted daughter, Robyn McIntyre (Dale Crump), her sister, Bonnie...

Joyce Hall was granted her angel wings on May 16, 2022. She was a caring wife, mother, sister and friend. Her love for life will not come to an end with her death, but will live on through her...

Lynda Potter Bluffton

Lynda Kay Potter passed away on May 16, 2022 at the Hilton Head Island Regional Hospital from injuries as a result of dementia. Lynda was born in Salamanca, NY to Pauline Bertha (Atkins) Hogue and William Glen Hogue and had two sisters, Judith (Hogue) Zeimer (deceased) and Martha Jeanne (Hogue) McCarty of Murfreesboro, TN. Lynda was married to Steven L. Potter for 62+ years and was the mother of five children. Michael William of Bala Cynwyd, PA, Cheryl Lynne (deceased), Marilyn Leigh Lee...

Lynda Kay Potter passed away on May 16, 2022 at the Hilton Head Island Regional Hospital from injuries as a result of dementia. Lynda was born in Salamanca, NY to Pauline Bertha (Atkins) Hogue...

Scott Pack Guyton, GA

Franklin Scott Pack left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on May 14, 2022. Born on December 7, 1970 to Marc Grenier (Julie Grenier) and Earline Pack Woods. At an early age Roger Woods became his Dad also. Preceded in death by his sister Marcie Grenier. Lovingly remembered by Son Marc Pack and Daughter Ashton Pack (Payton Thompson). Four sisters Kay Cox (Jeﬀ Cox), Esther Robbins (Michael Robbins) and Julie Woods. Also three brothers Shane Bailey (Stephanie Bailey), Roger Woods...

Franklin Scott Pack left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on May 14, 2022. Born on December 7, 1970 to Marc Grenier (Julie Grenier) and Earline Pack Woods. At an early age Roger Woods...

Martha Jo Ryan Beaufort

Martha Jo Mock Ryan passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones May 14, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Dorothy Mock of Ridgeland, SC where she was born and raised. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John “Cookie” Ryan and sister, Joyce D Mock. She is survived by her children Dana (Jack) Anderson of Seabrook, SC; Deidra (Larry) Chavis of Bluffton, SC; Melanie (Jim) Reynolds of Lady’s Island, SC; Marlowe (Tommy) Ryan of Atlanta, GA;...

Martha Jo Mock Ryan passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones May 14, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Dorothy Mock of Ridgeland, SC where she was born and raised. She was...

Jon Staples Bluffton

Jon Robert Staples was born June 11, 1940 in Washington D.C., and grew up in Franklin Park near McLean, Virginia. Jon’s childhood was not one of privilege, and he embraced the values of hard work, perseverance, and integrity to build his future. These values shaped Jon’s entire life and would grow him into an independent, self-reliant, and successful man. Jon graduated from McLean High School in 1958, having served as class president for three successive years, as well as...

Jon Robert Staples was born June 11, 1940 in Washington D.C., and grew up in Franklin Park near McLean, Virginia. Jon’s childhood was not one of privilege, and he embraced the values of hard...

Eleanor "Mickey" Frederick Bluffton

Eleanor (Mickey) Frederick, 99 passed away on May 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lewis Frederick and her son Timothy. She is survived by her sons David Frederick (Pamela) of Bluffton, South Carolina and Stephen Frederick (Lora) of Fairborn, Ohio; grandchildren Elizabeth Norman and Dakota Scott and two great grandchildren Madison and Alex Norman. Micky was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Leon and Anna McMillen and raised in Pontiac,...

Eleanor (Mickey) Frederick, 99 passed away on May 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lewis Frederick and her son Timothy. She is survived by her sons...

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