All Obituaries

Laura M. Braun, age 76, of Hilton Head Island, SC and formerly of Stow, OH died Monday, November 19, 2018 at her home. Laura was born on October 23, 1942 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Clifford and Esther Sherman. She was a 1960 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and continued her formal education at The American Institute of Banking. She worked in banking for seven years before beginning a career in sales and fashion. She retired as a sales manager with Weekenders...

W. Dennis Rasmussen, age 77, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Bettendorf, IA died Friday, November 16, 2018 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center. Mr. Rasmussen was born on June 22, 1941 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of the late L. Bill and Marjorie Rasmussen. He was a graduate of the University of South Dakota where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business and Engineering as well as pledged and became a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He worked for many years in the farming...

Thornton Anderson Butler, Jr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Hilton Head Hospital. He was born in Ridgeland. SC, on December 3, 1949, to the late Thornton Anderson and Eleanor Barnes Butler. Thornton was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Ray Butler and his loving grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Mae Barnes. Thornton loved music throughout his life. Along with friends and family, he played in a band during his early years. Thornton began his professional career as a...

Dorothy Mae Fallon, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 1:30am at Coastal Carolina in Hardeeville. She was born April 26, 1940 in  Blue Ash, Ohio to Virginia and John Rick. She graduated from nursing school and worked in the field for over 45 years. She was a pioneer nurse at the time when the nursing field was developing. She married James J. Fallon on August 26, 1967 in Michigan. Dorothy displayed a wonderful knack for solving problems. She truly loved...

Frank Falcetta of Bluffton, South Carolina (formerly of Toms River, New Jersey) died peacefully on November 9th, 2018. He meets his beloved wife, Angela Falcetta, many other friends and family in heaven.  His two children, Mary Dortenzio and her husband Robert of Fairfield, CT and Francine Ciavolino and her husband Michael of Bluffton, SC, celebrate his life. His granddaughters Gabrielle, Mia, Michelle and Grace carry on his legacy. As a parishioner at St. Joseph Church in Toms River...

Roy James Rife, age 73, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of McRoberts, KY died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Hilton Head Hospital. Mr. Rife was born on January 13, 1945 in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late Marvin and Mae Rife. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. He enjoyed television, Elvis, Superman, singing, dancing, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his sisters, Ramona DeSimone of Bluffton, SC and Betty Huffman of Madison Heights, MI; as well as a host of nieces,...

Dorothy Natale, resident of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2018 at 101 years old. She was born on September 10, 1917 in NYC with the most beautiful blue eyes, along with her three sisters, where she was raised and lived most of her life. She was married in 1939 and became a devoted wife and mother to her husband, Vincent Natale, a veteran, and her two daughters, Lena and Ellen. Throughout her years, Dorothy was a pillar of strength helping to run a family...

George Brennan, Former Labor Department Official, dies at 89. George Brennan, a former Department of Labor regional official with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, died on November 4. He was 89 years old. He joined the Labor Department following a 30 year career in the building trades industry as a member of the Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers Local 46 in New York City. While at the Department of Labor he was tasked with recruiting young people for on-the-job training...

Evert G. Nelson, age 91, of Hilton Head, SC and formerly of Sun City, SC and Syracuse, NY died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Preston Health Center. Mr. Nelson was born on October 1, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Gustav and Lily Nelson.  He was a graduate of Brooklyn Polytechnic where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering.  Following his formal education he began his career with the phone company. Later he worked for the Sperry Corporation, and continued his...

Mary Louise Burtell, age 89, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, November 4 at her home. Mary was born March 16, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Margaret and Frank Firsching. She attended Seton Hill University. Mrs. Burtell enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, travel and taking long walks in the country. Before moving to South Carolina to escape the northern climate, Mrs. Burtell lived in Mars, PA. Mrs. Burtell is survived by her sister Marjorie Shipe, her daughter Barbara L. Fava, and...