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Charles Dobler Bluffton
Charles E. Dobler (Chuck), age 63, passed away at his home in Bluffton, SC on March 31, 2020 following complications from multiple system atrophy. This is a rare neurodegenerative disease, and it was Chuck’s wish that his brain be procured for further research through the Brain Bank at MUSC in hope of finding a cure for this devasting disease.
Chuck was born in Flint, MI on April 28, 1956, graduated from High School in East Lansing, MI, and then headed East for...
Charles E. Dobler (Chuck), age 63, passed away at his home in Bluffton, SC on March 31, 2020 following complications from multiple system atrophy. This is a rare...
Sharron Austin Bluffton
Sharron Hager Coleman Austin, age 80, died peacefully in her home and surrounded by family on March 29, 2020, in Sun City Bluffton, South Carolina.
Sharron was born in Lincoln, NE, but spent a majority of her life in the South. She attended Dobyns-Bennett High School (class of ’57) in Kingsport, TN; received her Master’s Degree from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City; and continued her advanced studies at Central State University...
Sharron Hager Coleman Austin, age 80, died peacefully in her home and surrounded by family on March 29, 2020, in Sun City Bluffton, South Carolina.
Sharron was born...
James Gosselin Bluffton
James Joseph Gosselin, 83, of Bluffton, SC, husband of Alicia Gosselin, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton.
Jim was born December 21, 1936 in Whitinsville, MA to the late Oscar Gosselin and Lena Cote Gosselin. He joined the United States Air Force at 18 years old and served in Alaska as a survival instructor. Jim moved to Windham, Connecticut and was employed with Exxon in New Haven, CT as a petroleum truck driver for 30 years. He was awarded the 3...
James Joseph Gosselin, 83, of Bluffton, SC, husband of Alicia Gosselin, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton.
Jim was born December 21, 1936 in Whitinsville, MA...
Nancy McDonald Bluffton
Nancy Anne (Shenk) McDonald was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on January 25, 1936. She was the youngest child of Helen (Early) and William Bryne Shenk. After a ten year arduous journey with Alzheimer’s disease, she joined her parents on March 28, 2020.
At the age of seven, her family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. Upon graduating from high school there, she enrolled as an art major at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. During her senior year, she met the love of her life,...
Nancy Anne (Shenk) McDonald was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on January 25, 1936. She was the youngest child of Helen (Early) and William Bryne Shenk. After a ten year arduous journey with...
Clayton Orum Ridgeland
Clayton Lazarus Orum, age 35 of Ridgeland, SC passed away on March 25, 2020. Clayton loved his family. He was one of those people who never met a stranger. Always helping someone else before himself even if he didn’t receive anything but a blessing in return. Clayton lived his life to the fullest no matter the pain, trials and tribulations he was enduring. He was always there for his true friends and family even when he himself was having a hard...
Clayton Lazarus Orum, age 35 of Ridgeland, SC passed away on March 25, 2020. Clayton loved his family. He was one of those people who never met a stranger. Always helping someone...
Cynthia Adams Hilton Head Island
Cynthia Ann Adams age 58, of Hilton Head Island and wife of Victor M. Adams passed away at Beaufort Memorial Hospital after a courageous fight with cancer.
Cynthia was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 21, 1961 to the late Robert Edward Pollard and Janice Rayborne Musser Pollard.
Cynthia moved to the lowcountry in 1977 where she met her husband, Victor. Cynthia was a patient care coordinator for Charleston Ear, Nose and Throat where she enjoyed the patients as well as her fellow...
Cynthia Ann Adams age 58, of Hilton Head Island and wife of Victor M. Adams passed away at Beaufort Memorial Hospital after a courageous fight with cancer.
Cynthia was born in Roanoke, Virginia...
Catherine J. Smagala Bluffton
Catherine J. (Kitty) Smagala, 91, died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at Bloom of Belfair in Bluffton, SC. She was born on April 3, 1928 at Beverly Hospital in Beverly, Massachusetts, the daughter of Antonio Zanuccoli and Maria Ceccarelli. Kitty attended Beverly High School. At the close of WW II, she married John Henry Smagala of Salem, Massachusetts, a veteran of the United States Navy. She was employed for many years by Varian...
Catherine J. (Kitty) Smagala, 91, died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at Bloom of Belfair in Bluffton, SC. She was born on April 3, 1928 at Beverly Hospital in...
Ruthie Jenkins Ridgeland
“To be absent from the body, is to present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8
We have come together as family and friends to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Ms. Ruthie M. Jenkins of Ridgeland, SC.
Ruthie M. Jenkins was born April 11, 1946 to the late Wilbur and Caroline Singleton Jenkins of Ridgeland, SC.
Ruthie attended the public schools of Ridgeland, South Carolina. She was employed with Palmetto Dunes of Hilton Head, SC for many, many years. She was a...
“To be absent from the body, is to present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8
We have come together as family and friends to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Ms. Ruthie...
Elena Coppa Bluffton
Elena C. Coppa, 95, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Elena was born January 30, 1925 in Long Island, NY to the late Anthony Cuomo and Annunizata Martino Cuomo. In 2003, she moved to Bluffton, SC from Elizabeth, NJ. She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, enjoyed playing golf, cooking for her family, and working in her garden.
Elena is survived by her daughters, Vivian Dunigan of Rumson, NJ, Nancy Bare of...
Elena C. Coppa, 95, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Elena was born January 30, 1925 in Long Island, NY to the late Anthony Cuomo and...
Sharon Shore Hilton Head Island
Sharon Arnold Shore, a resident of Dataw Island for nearly 14 years, passed away on March 21 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was 89 years old.
Sharon was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 28, 1930. Her young life was spent mostly in Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan for one year before enrolling at the Wayne State School of Nursing where she earned a two-year nursing degree. She didn’t get far into a nursing career, however, because she married...
Sharon Arnold Shore, a resident of Dataw Island for nearly 14 years, passed away on March 21 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was 89 years old.
Sharon was born in Lansing,...
David Mitcham Greensboro, NC
David Wayne Mitcham of Greensboro, North Carolina, died Tuesday, March 17th, 2020. He was born in 1946 in Cramerton, NC to Lloyd and Oveda Mitcham. Brother to eight siblings, he began work from a young age at textile mills where his father worked in King’s Mountain and Lincolnton. He was deeply supportive of his family through these early years and throughout his life. He enrolled in the Army after high school and served in South Korea as a sergeant, teaching...
David Wayne Mitcham of Greensboro, North Carolina, died Tuesday, March 17th, 2020. He was born in 1946 in Cramerton, NC to Lloyd and Oveda Mitcham. Brother to eight siblings, he began...
Rev. Tim Tomlinson Okatie
On March 16, 2020, Rev. Tim Tomlinson, 61, went on to be with his Heavenly Father. He was a devoted son, husband, father, papa, and friend who never met a stranger. Tim dedicated his life to sharing God’s love as he pastored several churches around South Carolina, most recently as pastor of Okatee Baptist Church for the past 14 years.
Born in Homestead, FL on April 15, 1958, Tim was a graduate of Columbia High, Baptist College at Charleston, and New Orleans Baptist...
On March 16, 2020, Rev. Tim Tomlinson, 61, went on to be with his Heavenly Father. He was a devoted son, husband, father, papa, and friend who never met a stranger. Tim dedicated his...
Barbara Smith Bluffton
Barbara Jean Scammell Carr Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 16, 2020. She was 76 years old. Barbara was born on February 15, 1944 in Bethel, VT to the late Forrestine and John Stanley Scammell. She lived on a farm in Bethel, VT until moving to Montpelier, VT where she spent most of her childhood. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1962 and followed her passion to earn a Nursing degree from Vermont College in 1964 leading to her...
Barbara Jean Scammell Carr Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 16, 2020. She was 76 years old. Barbara was born on February 15, 1944 in Bethel, VT to the...
Cathy Schenk Hilton Head Island
Cathy Elizabeth Schenk, 42, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at MUSC of Charleston.
Cathy was born September 29, 1977 in Morristown, NJ to Kenneth Charles Schenk and the late Shirley Gail Eckert Schenk. She was a graduate of Randolph High School in NJ and was an active Presbyterian.
In addition to her father of Bluffton, Cathy is survived by her brothers, David Schenk of Ft Lauderdale, FL and Kevin Schenk of Hilton Head Island; and sister, Susan Gaulden (Harry)...
Cathy Elizabeth Schenk, 42, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at MUSC of Charleston.
Cathy was born September 29, 1977 in Morristown, NJ to Kenneth Charles Schenk and...
Vincent Marino Bluffton
Vincent Marino, 87, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville.
Vincent was born May 20, 1932 in Palermo, Italy to the late Dominick Marino and Mary Cusimano Marino. He was a custom tailor in Connecticut and Florida and a US Army Veteran. He loved any kind of sports, especially soccer. Vincent enjoyed playing soccer and was even a soccer coach for Florida Atlantic University. He was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church...
Vincent Marino, 87, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville.
Vincent was born May 20, 1932 in Palermo, Italy to the late Dominick Marino and...
Lorrene Sims Hilton Head Island
Lorrene H. Sims, age 94, of Hilton Head Island, SC died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Life Care Center of Hilton Head.
Lorrene was born in Carter, MS, the daughter of the late William Jackson Henderson and Annie Belle Austin Henderson Smith. She relocated to Hilton Head in the early 1990s and held a variety of jobs including phlebotomist, tutor, substitute teacher, and census taker. She was kind and loving, and made friends easily. Lorrene was very special too, and highly regarded by all that...
Lorrene H. Sims, age 94, of Hilton Head Island, SC died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Life Care Center of Hilton Head.
Lorrene was born in Carter, MS, the daughter of the late William Jackson...
Lloyd Billard Bluffton
Lloyd Jack Billard (Jack) passed away peacefully at his residence at Bloom in Belfair Memory Care in Bluffton, SC, March 13, 2020, with his wife and loved ones by his side. Tidewater Hospice and the staff of Bloom eased his transition for all.
Jack was born September 9, 1929, in Spring Valley, IL. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant while serving during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the USAF, he attended...
Lloyd Jack Billard (Jack) passed away peacefully at his residence at Bloom in Belfair Memory Care in Bluffton, SC, March 13, 2020, with his wife and loved ones by his side. Tidewater Hospice and...
Julia Patterson-Massey Rock Hill
Julia Patterson Massey of Rock Hill, SC died March 13, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center. She was predeceased by her son, Lee Mayfield and husband Jack Massey. She is survived by daughter, Charlotte Cushman; sisters, Mary Johnson and Jo Newman and brother, Sonny Dixon. She also leaves behind many loving friends in Rock Hill and her beloved dog, Hattie Mae.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Julia Patterson Massey of Rock Hill, SC died March 13, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center. She was predeceased by her son, Lee Mayfield and husband Jack Massey. She is survived by...
Earl Whittle Bluffton
Earl W. Whittle, 86, passed away March 12, 2020 at home with his wife by his side. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts to Harold and Lillian Whittle and grew up in Kearny, N.J. Served in the U.S. Army and graduated from Newark College of Engineering (now New Jersey Institute of Technology). Married Doris Carleton Whittle in 1956. He was an IT Manager in Ohio before retiring and moving to Sun City Hilton Head in 1998 where he enjoyed golfing and woodworking. He is...
Earl W. Whittle, 86, passed away March 12, 2020 at home with his wife by his side. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts to Harold and Lillian Whittle and grew up in Kearny, N.J. Served...
Philip Perry, III Ridgeland
Philip Leroy Perry, III, 55, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his home in Ridgeland, SC.
Philip was born July 22, 1964 in Binghamton, NY to Barbara Eldred Perry and the late Philip Leroy Perry, Jr. He was a Christian and loved boating, the ocean, and being out on the water. He enjoyed a successful life long career in sales as a sales manager in the automotive industry.
In addition to his mother of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Philip is survived by his former wife and mother of his...
Philip Leroy Perry, III, 55, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his home in Ridgeland, SC.
Philip was born July 22, 1964 in Binghamton, NY to Barbara Eldred Perry and the late Philip Leroy...
Sharon Summerall Bluffton
Mrs. Sharon Summerall, 63, of Okatie, SC passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at MUSC in Charleston with her beloved family by her side. Born in Camden, SC, she was the daughter of the late Howard Williams and Miriam Williams Powers. She was a devoted mother, wife, and friend to many. Her passions included caring for her two dogs, Sadie and Jackson, tending to her gardens, and bird-watching in her backyard.
Surviving are her loving husband, John Summerall of Okatie; sons, Will Summerall of...
Mrs. Sharon Summerall, 63, of Okatie, SC passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at MUSC in Charleston with her beloved family by her side. Born in Camden, SC, she was the daughter of the late...
Wayne Pitney, Sr. Bluffton
Wayne Ray Pitney, Sr., 77, of Bluffton, SC passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home.
Wayne was born December 6, 1942 in Rockville, CT to the late Raymond Pitney and Leona Rhodes Pitney. He worked as the lead custodian for the Somers, CT School District. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, bowling, and traveling. He was a Christian.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann B. Pitney; son, Wayne Ray Pitney, Jr. of Bluffton; daughter, Debbie Avery (Bob) of Pensacola, FL; and...
Wayne Ray Pitney, Sr., 77, of Bluffton, SC passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home.
Wayne was born December 6, 1942 in Rockville, CT to the late Raymond Pitney and Leona Rhodes Pitney....
Russell Reynolds Hilton Head Island
Russell Ellsworth Reynolds, aged 86, died in Hilton Head, South Carolina on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 after a prolonged illness.
Born in Rockport, MA on July 30, 1933, he was the son of Florence Gaudette and John Perry. Russell was the youngest of five siblings. He was married 64 years to Joanne Marie LeBlanc. Russell earned an Associate Degree from the Institute of Technology in Chicago and was a business leader and part owner in the automotive and defense contracting industries in New...
Russell Ellsworth Reynolds, aged 86, died in Hilton Head, South Carolina on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 after a prolonged illness.
Born in Rockport, MA on July 30, 1933, he was the son of Florence...
Charles Mistele Bluffton
Charles Harold Mistele of Bluffton, SC passed away on March 9, 2020. He was 76 years old. Mr. Mistele was born in Detroit, MI on May 27, 1943 to the late Harold Ezra Mistele and the late Elisabeth Caldwell Moore Mistele.
Raised in Grosse Point, MI, he was a graduate of Grosse Point High School, aka ‘The High’. He was a graduate of Western Michigan University where he was the president of his fraternity, Delta Upsilon. Shortly after graduation, he married his...
Charles Harold Mistele of Bluffton, SC passed away on March 9, 2020. He was 76 years old. Mr. Mistele was born in Detroit, MI on May 27, 1943 to the late Harold Ezra Mistele and the late...
Maureen Kecmer Bluffton
Maureen Kecmer of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away at the age 70 on Sunday March 8, 2020. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Helen and Raymond Clyons. She graduated from Culver Stockton College and began her 49 year public school teaching career in Hoboken, New Jersey, where in 1994 she was awarded “Teacher of the Year” for Brandt Middle School and was a NJ Governor’s teacher recognition honoree for Hudson County. The ever-present positive energy she exhibited...
Maureen Kecmer of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away at the age 70 on Sunday March 8, 2020. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Helen and Raymond Clyons. She graduated from Culver...
William Swain Bluffton
William (Bill) Swain of Bluffton, SC, 78, passed away on March 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Maureen O’Hara, his daughters Terri Swain (Pete Hammer) of Colleyville, TX, Betsy Childers (Gene) of Austin, TX and Pam Bautista (Matt) of Hilton Head Island, SC; his siblings Jean MacLachlan, Peggy Casello, David Swain and Rita Kriley as well as 11 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a score of extended family and friends who were always greeted with...
William (Bill) Swain of Bluffton, SC, 78, passed away on March 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Maureen O’Hara, his daughters Terri Swain (Pete Hammer) of Colleyville, TX, Betsy...
Susan Jane Cwik Bluffton
Susan Jane Cwik, Age 78 of Bluffton, South Carolina. Born in Oakland City, Indiana on October 5, 1941, passed away on March 7, 2020. A loving, caring person who loved coaching and playing tennis. She spent countless hours playing on the court, teaching younger players and coaching her Sun City Team. She also loved gardening, painting and conducted extensive, international travel. Finally, she was an usher at the Church of the Cross and passionately volunteered time and talents at their...
Susan Jane Cwik, Age 78 of Bluffton, South Carolina. Born in Oakland City, Indiana on October 5, 1941, passed away on March 7, 2020. A loving, caring person who loved coaching and playing tennis....
Terry Williamson Ridgeland
Terry Lee Williamson, age 66, of Ridgeland, SC passed away at his home on March 6, 2020.
Terry was born in Monroe, Michigan on September 18, 1953 to the late Clyde Williamson and Pauline Duval Williamson.
Terry was a long haul 18 Wheeler Driver and a master upholsterer with his own business, R & R Upholstery. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and riding his motorcycle. He was a Christian.
He is survived by his son, Glen Williamson of Charlotte, NC and his sisters,...
Terry Lee Williamson, age 66, of Ridgeland, SC passed away at his home on March 6, 2020.
Terry was born in Monroe, Michigan on September 18, 1953 to the late Clyde Williamson and Pauline Duval...
Carmen Ferraro Ridgeland
Carmen Peter Ferraro (Butch), age 80, of Ridgeland, S.C. husband of Mildred Ferraro, passed away on March 6, 2020.
Carmen was born on November 13, 1939 in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York to the late Henry and Mary Ferraro. He was also the beloved brother to the late Henry Ferraro.
He was employed by the Hewlett school district and he retired in 1995 to the Hilton Head Island area.
Carmen's greatest love was his wife Mildred Ferraro, his three children Anne Marie Kelly, Henry Ferraro,...
Carmen Peter Ferraro (Butch), age 80, of Ridgeland, S.C. husband of Mildred Ferraro, passed away on March 6, 2020.
Carmen was born on November 13, 1939 in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York to the...
Sandra Hilligrass Bluffton
Sandra G Hilligrass "Sandy" Hilligrass passed away peacefully on March 6,2020 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Troy NY on August 4,1941 and is survived by her husband Matt son Brett Chittenden and his wife Trina,stepmom to Matthew Jason and Jennifer Hilligrass, brother Robert Forchilli and his wife Shirley, and several nieces nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by her mother, Theresa Forchilli and sister Annette Sheehan several years ago.
Sandy worked for...
Sandra G Hilligrass "Sandy" Hilligrass passed away peacefully on March 6,2020 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Troy NY on August 4,1941 and is survived by her husband Matt...
Sandra Tanahatoe Bluffton
On March 5, 2020, Mrs. Sandra Tanahatoe passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with her loving husband, Jacob by her side.
She was the daughter of the late Daniel Calderan and Hilda Dillemuth Calderan and is survived by, in addition to her husband of 36 years, her son, Eric Kippycash, daughters in law, Patty Kippycash and Connie Kippycash; sister, Diane Bell; grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley. She was predeceased by her son, Daniel Kippycash.
A memorial service will be held...
On March 5, 2020, Mrs. Sandra Tanahatoe passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with her loving husband, Jacob by her side.
She was the daughter of the late Daniel Calderan and Hilda...
Prudence Pergolizzi Bluffton
Prudence Pergolizzi passed away at her home on March 5, 2020 with her family and beloved kitties by her side.
She is survived by her daughters, Diane Schwerin (Thomas) of Okatie, SC and Lisa Martin of Brooklyn, NY; her brother, Vincent Pergolizzi (JoAnne) of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren, Tiffany Dissel (Gregory) of Bluffton, Casey Schwerin of Del Ray Beach, FL and Kimberly McDonald (Marcus) of Augusta, GA and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Anthony...
Prudence Pergolizzi passed away at her home on March 5, 2020 with her family and beloved kitties by her side.
She is survived by her daughters, Diane Schwerin (Thomas) of Okatie, SC and Lisa...
Gregory Jones Bluffton
Gregory C. Jones, husband, father, grandfather (Grampy), brother, uncle, friend, accomplished lawyer, business owner and passionate historic restoration advocate, died in Bluffton, South Carolina on March 3rd from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 77.
Born to Frederick and Virginia Jones in Chicago, Illinois, Greg received his BA degree in Economics from Cornell University in 1964, then went on to the University of Michigan Law School where he graduated Magna Cum...
Gregory C. Jones, husband, father, grandfather (Grampy), brother, uncle, friend, accomplished lawyer, business owner and passionate historic restoration advocate, died in Bluffton, South Carolina...
Donna DeBerardino Bluffton
Donna M. DeBerardino passed on to eternal life with God on March 2, 2020 after years of multiple medical issues. She was a quiet, unpretentious, dignified Christian of uncompromising integrity. She will be greatly missed by her family she leaves behind: her spouse of 60 years, Anthony DeBerardino, four sons and their families of 12 grandchildren:
Robert (Maureen); Maryrose, Jonathan, Grace and Claire.
Thomas (Heather); Dominic and Tristan
Stephen (Denise); Anna and...
Donna M. DeBerardino passed on to eternal life with God on March 2, 2020 after years of multiple medical issues. She was a quiet, unpretentious, dignified Christian of uncompromising...
Kenneth Sztukowski Bluffton
Kenneth Joseph Sztukowski, age 73, of Bluffton and husband of Dena Erickson Sztukowski passed away at Select Specialty Hospital, Savanna, GA on March 2.
Ken was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 17, 1946 to the late Edward W Sztukowski and Irene Daniels Sztukowski.
Ken was employed by The City of Philadelphia, Auditor and The County of Monroe, PA, Fiscal Director before retiring to Bluffton, SC. He loved history and reading but most of all just spending time out on the lanai watching the...
Kenneth Joseph Sztukowski, age 73, of Bluffton and husband of Dena Erickson Sztukowski passed away at Select Specialty Hospital, Savanna, GA on March 2.
Ken was born in Philadelphia, PA on June...
Johnnie Oestreich Bluffton
Johnnie Ann Oestreich, age 77, of Bluffton and wife of Wayne L. Oestreich passed away on March 1, 2020 at her home with by her husband by her side. Johnnie Ann was born on March 10, 1943 in Raleigh, NC to the late Leamon Byrum and Flo Stevenson Byrum.
She enjoyed her family life with her husband; raising her daughters and watching her grandchildren become parents. She loved traveling, especially trips to see family, Vegas and Cruises were also among her favorites. She was an avid golfer and...
Johnnie Ann Oestreich, age 77, of Bluffton and wife of Wayne L. Oestreich passed away on March 1, 2020 at her home with by her husband by her side. Johnnie Ann was born on March 10, 1943 in...
Gene Cooler Bluffton
Gene Otto Cooler, age 87 of Bluffton and husband of Deloris Hiott Cooler passed away at Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA after a short illness. Gene’s passing on February 28 was his mother’s birthday.
Gene was born in Hardeeville, SC on May 13, 1932 to the late Carl Ashby Cooler and Annie Jeanette Cooler.
Gene lived at Palmetto Bluff for 27 years; was employed at Union Camp Corporation for 36 years; and was a member of Maye River Baptist Church. He loved...
Gene Otto Cooler, age 87 of Bluffton and husband of Deloris Hiott Cooler passed away at Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA after a short illness. Gene’s passing on February 28 was his...
Shirley Zarny Bluffton
Shirley Zarny, 92, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020.
Born in New York City, Shirley spent 40 years as a Special Education Teacher for AHRC on Long Island, retiring 20 years ago. She loved working with her clients specializing in arts & crafts.
Shirley truly enjoyed working with crewel embroidery, stitchery, and cooking. For a number of years, Shirley and her husband, Phil Zarny, created original stitcheries and stitchery kits. Shirley...
Shirley Zarny, 92, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020.
Born in New York City, Shirley spent 40 years as a Special Education Teacher for AHRC on Long Island,...
Patrick Armstrong Hardeeville
Patrick Lyn Armstrong, Master Angler
Preceded in death by his wife Jan, the love of his life, his parents, brother, and granddaughter Samantha. He is survived by his sister Cec (Mike), children Kelly, Evon, Becky (Michael), Robert (Chrissie), several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Patrick Lyn Armstrong, Master Angler
Preceded in death by his wife Jan, the love of his life, his parents, brother, and granddaughter Samantha. He is survived by his sister Cec (Mike),...
Larry Kittner Bluffton
Larry A. Kittner, 81, of Bluffton died peacefully with his family by his side at MUSC on February 26, 2020.
Larry was born to Virgil and Margaret Kittner on September 4, 1938 in Warren, PA. He was a graduate of Warren High School and Grove City College, where he met his wife-to-be, Judy Kish. They were married on May 5, 1962. Larry and Judy retired to Sun City Hilton Head in November 2003 and enjoyed an active lifestyle with new friends. Before retirement, Larry was an accomplished...
Larry A. Kittner, 81, of Bluffton died peacefully with his family by his side at MUSC on February 26, 2020.
Larry was born to Virgil and Margaret Kittner on September 4, 1938 in Warren, PA. He...
Scott Frank II Charleston
Died on February 23, 2020 at his home in Charleston, SC. He passed away quietly in his sleep. He is survived by his mother Stephanie Clarke, father Roger Daniels, brother Christian Daniels, Sisters Leah Frank and Jessica Clarke and two nieces and a nephew. He will be greatly missed.
Died on February 23, 2020 at his home in Charleston, SC. He passed away quietly in his sleep. He is survived by his mother Stephanie Clarke, father Roger Daniels, brother Christian Daniels,...
John Tilton Jr. Ridgeland
John Howell Tilton Jr. was born in Savannah, GA on November 28, 1943 to Howell and Harriett Tilton.
John attended parochial schools in Savannah before attending Benedictine Military School graduating in 1961. He graduated from Southern Technical Institute in Marietta, GA with a degree in building science. In 1964 he packed up his 1954 Ford with his wife, Frances, and his three month old son, Steve. He had answered an ad for a job opening with Robert Graves and Graves...
John Howell Tilton Jr. was born in Savannah, GA on November 28, 1943 to Howell and Harriett Tilton.
John attended parochial schools in Savannah before attending Benedictine Military School...
Marvin O'Neal Jr. Bluffton
Marvin H. O’Neal, Jr., age 82, of Bluffton, SC died Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Okatie, SC.
Mr. O’Neal, a native of Estill, SC was born on December 10, 1937, the son of the late Marvin H. O’Neal, Sr. and Harriett Rhoad O’Neal. He was a graduate of Estill High School, continued his formal education at Wofford College and ultimately earned his M. Ed. from the University of South Carolina in 1971. He was a teacher of chemistry during his career spanning over 40...
Marvin H. O’Neal, Jr., age 82, of Bluffton, SC died Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Okatie, SC.
Mr. O’Neal, a native of Estill, SC was born on December 10, 1937, the son of the late...
Gail Suzette Phillips Bluffton
Mrs. Gail Arthur Phillips, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday February 20, 2020 in Bluffton, SC. She was 83 years old.
Gail was born to Daisy and Allen Arthur on March 23, 1936 in Ironton, Ohio where she was raised. She leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Robert “Bob” Wesley Phillips, her lifelong sweetheart whom she met in the sandbox when she was five years old. After supporting Bob through his PhD, which resulted in several moves to locations including...
Mrs. Gail Arthur Phillips, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday February 20, 2020 in Bluffton, SC. She was 83 years old.
Gail was born to Daisy and Allen Arthur on March 23, 1936 in Ironton,...
Steven Owen Stone, 56, of Bluffton passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2020. Steven was born June 18, 1963 in Darby, PA. He was the son of the late Robert Stone of Strasburg, PA and surviving mother, Claire Stone of Elizabethtown, PA. Steven was raised in PA and a resident of SC since 1987.
Steven was a veteran of the US Army. He was a carpenter by trade and was a devoted NASCAR and Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Steven is survived by his son, Zachery Stone of Bellingham, WA; three sisters,...
Steven Owen Stone, 56, of Bluffton passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2020. Steven was born June 18, 1963 in Darby, PA. He was the son of the late Robert Stone of Strasburg, PA and surviving...
William Roe Bluffton
William “Bill” G. Roe a lifelong resident of Bluffton, SC died on 2/17/2020 at MUSC in Charleston. Born in Teaneck, NJ, with a love for Wall Street which dates back to his father’s seat on the New York Stock Exchange in the 1930s. After graduating from the University of Georgia, a member of the Gridiron Society and serving in the United States Marine Corps, he began work as a security trader in Atlanta, Ga. where he was a member of the Atlanta Polo team. Bill brought his...
William “Bill” G. Roe a lifelong resident of Bluffton, SC died on 2/17/2020 at MUSC in Charleston. Born in Teaneck, NJ, with a love for Wall Street which dates back to his...
Troy Altman Ridgeland
Troy Ellis Altman, 55 of Ridgeland, SC passed away at his home surrounded by family.
Troy was born on December 15, 1964 in Hampton, SC to the late Wilton Ellis Altman and Effie Ruth Hudson Altman. Troy was very involved in baseball and football as a child and continued into his high school years. He was a graduate of Thomas Heyward Academy, Class of 1983. Troy began his fire career with the Town of Hilton Head in 1986. After 22 years of service, he retired as an engineer in 2008.
Troy was...
Troy Ellis Altman, 55 of Ridgeland, SC passed away at his home surrounded by family.
Troy was born on December 15, 1964 in Hampton, SC to the late Wilton Ellis Altman and Effie Ruth Hudson...
Ethel Cleland Ridgeland
Ethel S. Cleland, age 84, of Ridgeland and widow of Norris Cleland, passed away on February 16, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville after a brief illness.
Mrs. Cleland was born in Statesboro, GA to the late Joe Sparks and Dovie Collins Sparks. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Robert Sparks and R. L. Sparks.
Mrs. Cleland is survived by her daughters, Wanda Cooler (Wayne) of Ridgeland and Virginia C. Travis (Terry) of Midway, GA; one brother, Bobby Joe...
Ethel S. Cleland, age 84, of Ridgeland and widow of Norris Cleland, passed away on February 16, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville after a brief illness.
Mrs. Cleland was born in...
Toni Brooks (Holton) Gardner Bluffton
Toni Brooks (Holton) Gardner went home to our Lord, passing away peacefully at her home in Bluffton, SC on Wednesday, February 12th 2020. She was surrounded by her loving husband and two sons.
Born to Virginia and Howard Franklin Holton at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH on August 4th, 1946, Toni grew up, the oldest of three sisters, as a die-hard O-H-I-O State Buckeye just like her Dad. She is predeceased by her father, LtCol (USAF Ret) Howard F. Holton of Dayton,...
Toni Brooks (Holton) Gardner went home to our Lord, passing away peacefully at her home in Bluffton, SC on Wednesday, February 12th 2020. She was surrounded by her loving husband and two...
Daniel Mooney Bluffton
Daniel Thomas Mooney, age 37 of Bluffton, passed away on February 11, 2020.
Dan was born in Queens, New York on November 2, 1982 to father, Thomas Joseph Mooney and mother, Maria Nieves Mooney. He was raised in Salisbury Mills, New York before moving to Bluffton, South Carolina in 2006.
In addition to his parents, Dan is survived by his wife, Michelle Mooney of Bluffton; brother, Joseph Mooney of Merritt Island, Florida; sister, Kaitlin Mooney of Salisbury Mills, New York; and several...
Daniel Thomas Mooney, age 37 of Bluffton, passed away on February 11, 2020.
Dan was born in Queens, New York on November 2, 1982 to father, Thomas Joseph Mooney and mother, Maria Nieves Mooney....
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