All Obituaries

Mary Austin Okatie

Mary Austin passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. A native of Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, Mary emigrated to America at the age of 18 and spent most of her adult life in NY. She met and married the love of her life in the 1960s. She and her husband Patrick shared 56 happily married years together building a life and family together. Mary worked in a variety of positions before becoming a full-time homemaker and raising her five children. Her kindness,...

Mary Austin passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. A native of Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, Mary emigrated to America at the age of 18 and spent most of her...

Kenneth Skodacek Bluffton

Ken Skodacek of Bluffton, SC spent more than half of his 82 years of life enjoying working and living in the South Carolina low country with Kim, his beloved bride of 36 years. However, on April 10th, after a brief illness, while holding his wife’s hand as he always did, the Lord called Ken to his glorious new home in Heaven. One of Ken’s often quoted scriptures regarding the sure promises for the child of God is, “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain, (Phil...

Ken Skodacek of Bluffton, SC spent more than half of his 82 years of life enjoying working and living in the South Carolina low country with Kim, his beloved bride of 36 years. However, on April...

Susan Reed Bluffton

Susan Bills Reed (91), of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away at home on April 10th. Susan, known to friends and family as Sue, was born in Leechburg, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1932, to Elizabeth and Clifford Bills. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan. She attended Bowling Green University, earning a degree in elementary education. She went on to teach first grade for many years in different states. Her husband, Guy A Reed Jr. a career Air Force pilot, was...

Susan Bills Reed (91), of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away at home on April 10th. Susan, known to friends and family as Sue, was born in Leechburg, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1932, to...

Ralph Tygielski Bluffton

Ralph Tygielski was born to Anthony and Kazimiera Tygielski on August 13, 1939. While Ralph’s father tragically passed away during Ralph’s infancy, he was fortunate to have his aunt and uncle, Anthony and Mary Dzieginski join his household. He was grateful for their love and supportive influence. Ralph recalled the events and mischiefs of his active childhood in South Chicago fondly and often. He was blessed to have strong relationships with his five older siblings, Zenon...

Ralph Tygielski was born to Anthony and Kazimiera Tygielski on August 13, 1939. While Ralph’s father tragically passed away during Ralph’s infancy, he was fortunate to have his aunt...

Mark Girard Bluffton

Mark Raymond Girard, 71, of Bluffton, SC, husband of Amelita Cawai Girard, passed away April 6, 2024 at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton. Mark was born June 18, 1952 in Stratford, CT to the late Raymond Girard and Lorraine Blais Girard. He worked as an X-Ray Technician in the healthcare industry. He is preceded in death by still born son, Kyle Alexander Girard. In addition to his wife, Mr. Girard is survived by son, Andrew Marc Girard. A memorial mass will be held at...

Mark Raymond Girard, 71, of Bluffton, SC, husband of Amelita Cawai Girard, passed away April 6, 2024 at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton. Mark was born June 18, 1952 in Stratford, CT to the late...

Elizabeth Good Bluffton

Elizabeth Coles Good, 91, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at home on April 6th. Elizabeth, affectionately known as “Beppe”, was born to Earnest and Elizabeth Coles in New York City. She was a loving wife and mother of 6 children, as well as her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Peter J. Good Sr., her husband of 64 years. Beppe is survived by her children Peter (Nancy), Elizabeth (William), Michael (Laura), William (Kathy), Timothy...

Elizabeth Coles Good, 91, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at home on April 6th. Elizabeth, affectionately known as “Beppe”, was born to Earnest and Elizabeth Coles in New York...

Wanda Smith Barton Orangeburg

Wanda Smith Barton, 75, of Orangeburg, SC, widow of the late Mauriece Barton, Jr., passed away on April 5, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1948 to the late Charles R. and Edna (Way) Smith. Mrs. Barton was employed by Stone Forest Industries for many years where she was manager of the shipping and receiving department. She collected owl memorabilia and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and loved spending time with her...

Wanda Smith Barton, 75, of Orangeburg, SC, widow of the late Mauriece Barton, Jr., passed away on April 5, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1948 to the late Charles R. and Edna (Way)...

Wayne McDonald Bluffton

Wayne Mitchell McDonald passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2024, after a short illness. Wayne was born in Greenwood, SC, the son of Henry Otto McDonald and Sarah Mitchell McDonald. He was the youngest of 11 children. On March 2, 1964, Wayne joined the US Marine Corps (Semper Fi), and served in Vietnam in the VMFA-314, a.k.a., “The Black Knights”, a distinguished unit that received numerous awards and recognition. Upon returning home from the war, Wayne enrolled...

Wayne Mitchell McDonald passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2024, after a short illness. Wayne was born in Greenwood, SC, the son of Henry Otto McDonald and Sarah Mitchell McDonald. ...

Robert Griffith Bluffton

Robert "Bob" Griffith Obituary Robert "Bob" John Griffith, age 88, of Bluffton, South Carolina, was called to his eternal rest on April 4, 2024. Born on June 13, 1935, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, he was the cherished son of the late Dr. Robert Lysle Griffith and Marie Teresa Solomon. Bob is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 62 years, Patricia Ann Griffith, his sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Lynn Griffith, Geoff and Marybeth Griffith, Rob and Allison...

Robert "Bob" Griffith Obituary Robert "Bob" John Griffith, age 88, of Bluffton, South Carolina, was called to his eternal rest on April 4, 2024. Born on June 13, 1935, in...

Bobbie Bryson Dillman Bluffton

Bobbie Zucker Bryson Dillman, a cherished sister, wife, aunt, and friend, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY, Bobbie was a loving sister to Susan Fuller, Jim Zucker and Laura Zucker, aunt to her nieces Pamela Pyzza (& husband Jake Pyzza), Alexandra Fuller, Sarah Zucker, nephew Andrew Zucker, great niece Genevieve Pyzza and great nephew Edward Pyzza and Theodore Pyzza and sister-in-law to Bob Fuller, Tricia Zucker, Paul...

Bobbie Zucker Bryson Dillman, a cherished sister, wife, aunt, and friend, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY, Bobbie was a loving sister to Susan...

Judy Moleski Bluffton

Judy “Mimi” Moleski, 79, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully April 1, 2024. Judy was born October 10, 1944 in Canonsburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Mary(Dohanich )Zupancic of Monogahela, PA. Judy was a graduate of Mon Valley Catholic High School. She then attended Duff’s Business School in Pittsburgh, PA. She worked at US Steel, Rost Electric, Estee Lauder and Hargray Communications in Human Resources before...

Judy “Mimi” Moleski, 79, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully April 1, 2024. Judy was born October 10, 1944 in Canonsburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and...

James Fitzgerald Hilton Head Island

James “Jim” Lawrence Fitzgerald, age 60, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Jim was born in Marysville, Ohio on March 27, 1964, to the late John Lawrence “Larry” Fitzgerald and Barbara Alice (Harlor) Fitzgerald. The sixth of seven children, he was raised in Marysville and graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1986. After college, Jim moved to Chicago, Illinois...

James “Jim” Lawrence Fitzgerald, age 60, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Jim was born in...

John Hamilton Hilton Head Island

John Munroe Hamilton, 81, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at home in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He was born on June 24th, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, the eldest son of Munroe and Mary Hamilton. He grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts and attended Tilton School before matriculating at Suffolk University. After graduation, John started and successfully ran two businesses, including a medical leasing company, as well as a real estate development company. He was a Director at...

John Munroe Hamilton, 81, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at home in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He was born on June 24th, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, the eldest son of Munroe and...

Roy Hay Bluffton

Roy Melvin Hay, age 89, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 under hospice care. Born in Randolph County Georgia on January 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Floyd and Bertha Hay. Roy was preceded in death by his wives Sara Mathis Hay and Althea Sikes Hay; and by his children Danny Hay, David Wayne Hay, Martha Ednie and Kenneth Hay; and by his brother Henry and sister Betty. He is survived by his step-daughters Jenifer Whittington (Floyd) of Savannah, GA...

Roy Melvin Hay, age 89, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 under hospice care. Born in Randolph County Georgia on January 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Floyd...

Bonnie Perine Bluffton

Bonnie McCullough Perine of Sun City Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2024. She passed away at home following a long illness, surrounded by her immediate family. Bonnie was born in Pensacola, FL on November 19, 1942, to Edward Paul McCullough and Bonnie Wright McCullough. She graduated from Pensacola High School in 1960 and later from Pensacola Junior College. She worked at the Florida National Bank until 1966 when she was whisked away by a...

Bonnie McCullough Perine of Sun City Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2024. She passed away at home following a long illness, surrounded by her immediate...

Margaret Nettles Ridgeland

Margaret Nell Nettles, wife of J. Henry Nettles, passed away on March 21, 2024 at her home. Margaret was born on September 16, 1942 in Houston, TX to the late Hubert C. Crook and Willie Ethel Selman Crook. Margaret was a Sales Associate for Western Auto of Hilton Head for many years. Margaret was known and called “Mamo” by all that knew her. Margaret enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved to sit by the water with her feet in it. Margaret had a love for being...

Margaret Nell Nettles, wife of J. Henry Nettles, passed away on March 21, 2024 at her home. Margaret was born on September 16, 1942 in Houston, TX to the late Hubert C. Crook and Willie Ethel...

Lisa Del Percio Bluffton

Lisa Anne Del Percio passed away on March 21st at the age of 69 in Bluffton, South Carolina surrounded by her loving family. Lisa is survived by her son Andrew Del Percio, his wife Viliya Del Percio and their two grandkids Alexander Del Percio and Michael Del Percio as well as her life partner Jeff Jay Sauls Jr. Born on October 9th, 1954 in Queens, NY to the late Louise Martorana and Mario Martorana and her two brothers Roy and Mario Martorana as well as her late husband Vincent Del...

Lisa Anne Del Percio passed away on March 21st at the age of 69 in Bluffton, South Carolina surrounded by her loving family. Lisa is survived by her son Andrew Del Percio, his wife Viliya Del...

David Feldkamp Bluffton

David J. Feldkamp 71 passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 with his family at his bedside after a lengthy illness. David was born in Lorain, Ohio to the late James and Antoinette Feldkamp (nee: Catanzarite). He attended Admiral King High School graduating in 1971. After graduation he attended the prestigious Ohio State Barber College in Columbus, Ohio where he became a licensed Master Barber. After working as a hair stylist for several years, David decided to pursue a career in the...

David J. Feldkamp 71 passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 with his family at his bedside after a lengthy illness. David was born in Lorain, Ohio to the late James and Antoinette Feldkamp (nee:...

Dolores Cook Bluffton

Dolores Evelyn Cook passed away at the age of 93 on March 19, 2024 surrounded by her family. Dolores was born in 1930 and grew up in Newburg, NY. She graduated from Manhattan State Hospital, as a registered nurse. She was married to Elwood (Woody) Cook in 1951 and had three children, Denise Cook, Alisa Cook and Richard Cook. She is survived by her children; grandchildren, Nathan Edward Cinocca and Lindsay Ann LaBelle; a son-in-law Marion (Buddy) Fripp; brother,...

Dolores Evelyn Cook passed away at the age of 93 on March 19, 2024 surrounded by her family. Dolores was born in 1930 and grew up in Newburg, NY. She graduated from Manhattan State...

Vicki Randall Bluffton

Vicki Highsmith Randall died at home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 after a long illness. Vicki was born in Metter, Georgia on May 30, 1947 to the late Elder Homer and Vera Woods Highsmith. She attending Savannah Christian School where she was Salutatorian of her graduating class. She was a florist for over 30 years working at the Flower Basket in Bluffton and later for the Winn-Dixie floral department in the southeast. Vicki was very active in church, singing in the choir, youth groups,...

Vicki Highsmith Randall died at home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 after a long illness. Vicki was born in Metter, Georgia on May 30, 1947 to the late Elder Homer and Vera Woods Highsmith. She...

Beatrice Ferraro Bluffton

Beatrice Ferraro, age 87, cherished wife, beloved mother, and faithful Catholic passed on March 19, 2024, at hospice care. Beatrice was born in Manhattan, New York on October 31, 1936, to the late Angelo and Gilda Volpe (nee Carrillo). She graduated from Julia Richman High School. She met her future husband, Joseph Ferraro, at a sweet sixteen party. They were married on November 4, 1956, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Bronx, NY. Beatrice was the mother of two children: Dr....

Beatrice Ferraro, age 87, cherished wife, beloved mother, and faithful Catholic passed on March 19, 2024, at hospice care. Beatrice was born in Manhattan, New York on October 31, 1936, to the...

William Ortwein, Jr. Okatie

William “Bill” Ortwein, age 87, of Bluffton, SC, passed suddenly on March 17, 2024. Bill was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 10, 1936, to the late William and Catherine Ortwein (nee Tokar). He graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1954. After graduating, Bill joined the Army and was stationed in Greece. After his service was complete, he attended Pennsylvania State University. While working remotely in Connecticut for Bethlehem...

William “Bill” Ortwein, age 87, of Bluffton, SC, passed suddenly on March 17, 2024. Bill was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 10, 1936, to the late William and Catherine...

George Shock, Jr. Bluffton

George S. Shock Jr., age 74, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on March 15, 2024, after bravely battling Parkinson's Disease. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 8, 1949, he was the son of the late George S. Shock Sr. and Catherine (Schwilm) Shock. George was the beloved husband of Lorraine Shock. He is survived by his loving children: Sean Shock, Jamie Shock, Candice Tulangow, and Erik Sorensen; cherished grandchildren: Christiana Shock, China Shock, Ninah Tulangow, Kaitlyn Tulangow, Aleeyah...

George S. Shock Jr., age 74, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on March 15, 2024, after bravely battling Parkinson's Disease. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 8, 1949, he was the son of the late...

James Freiburger, Jr. Bluffton

James Walter Freiburger, Jr., 78, passed away in his sleep on March 14, 2024, at Canterfield of Bluffton, an assisted living facility. Jim had been struggling to recover from a serious brain injury after a fall in early December. The good Lord stepped in to end his suffering and take him to a better place. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Walter Freiburger and Ann (Kokosa) Freiburger, and his older sister, Patricia Page. Jim was born on August 4, 1945, in...

James Walter Freiburger, Jr., 78, passed away in his sleep on March 14, 2024, at Canterfield of Bluffton, an assisted living facility. Jim had been struggling to recover from a serious brain...

Dean Koukos Bluffton

Dean T. Koukos, D.O., 75 of Bluffton, SC died Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1948. He was the son of the late Theodore and Helen Koukos. He is survived by his wife Dale Koukos of Bluffton, SC, one son, Chris (Carly) Koukos of Phoenixville, PA, step-daughters Lauren Belvedere of Lancaster,PA, and Brittany Berliere of Phoenix, AZ and step-son Brett Belvedere of Wayne, PA; one grandson, Luke Koukos and one step-grandson, Harrison Berliere. Dean...

Dean T. Koukos, D.O., 75 of Bluffton, SC died Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1948. He was the son of the late Theodore and Helen Koukos. He is survived...

Nanci Buck Bluffton

Nanci D. Buck passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born in 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She began dancing as a young girl and was trained in classical, jazz, and Afro-Cuban dance. After high school she moved to New York City and began dancing on Broadway and in night clubs. Eventually she was selected to perform in the dance segments of the Milton Berle TV Show. She met her husband Lawrence Buck in New York City and they later moved back to Chicago. In the 1970’s she and her husband...

Nanci D. Buck passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born in 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She began dancing as a young girl and was trained in classical, jazz, and Afro-Cuban dance. After...

Theresa Melillo Bluffton

Theresa A. Melillo passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024. Theresa was born on April 21, 1938, in Jersey City NJ, to parents Rocco and Antoniette Piscatelli who immigrated from Italy. She was predeceased by her sister and brother in law, Jean and Joseph Cetrullo of Belleville, NJ, and sister in law, Judy Melillo of Howell, NJ; and survived by her loving and loyal husband of more than 57 years Nicholas J Melillo of Bluffton, SC. Theresa attended school in Belleville, NJ and graduated...

Theresa A. Melillo passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024. Theresa was born on April 21, 1938, in Jersey City NJ, to parents Rocco and Antoniette Piscatelli who immigrated from Italy. She was...

Alfred Hofmann Okatie

Alfred George Hofmann, 86, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in New York, New York on October 23, 1937, he was the son of the late George Hofmann and Eliesabetta (Zink) Hofmann. He is survived by his wife, Cathryn Haverly Hofmann of Bluffton, SC, two children, Erik Hofmann of Marysville, WA; Kristin Wallace and husband Jace of Cambridge Springs, PA; two grandchildren, Laura Wallace and Meredith Wallace; and sister Barbara...

Alfred George Hofmann, 86, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in New York, New York on October 23, 1937, he was the son of the late George...

Leslie Matthews Bluffton

Leslie “Les” W. Matthews passed away on March 9, 2024 at the age of 77 in Bluffton, South Carolina. Born on November 20, 1946 in Hemingway, South Carolina, Les was known for his generosity and kindness, always placing his family at the forefront of his life. Les is survived by his devoted wife Lynn of fifty years and sons Joshua Matthews and his wife Jennifer and their children Tanner, Camden and Anderson and Adam Matthews and his wife Erin, and their children Bryson and Heath...

Leslie “Les” W. Matthews passed away on March 9, 2024 at the age of 77 in Bluffton, South Carolina. Born on November 20, 1946 in Hemingway, South Carolina, Les was known for his...

George Davis, III Daufuskie

George W. Davis III (Chef) It is with great sadness that the family of George W. Davis III, announces his passing on Saturday, March 9, at the age of 56 years old. An accomplished Chef, caring son, loving brother and loyal friend, George was born on June 23, 1967 in Richmond, Virginia. George was preceded in death by his brother Christopher Lee Davis, father George W. Davis Jr. and mother Betty Gray Davis. George graduated from Benedictine High School in Richmond, VA in 1985. He...

George W. Davis III (Chef) It is with great sadness that the family of George W. Davis III, announces his passing on Saturday, March 9, at the age of 56 years old. An accomplished...

Nancy Pogue Bluffton

Nancy Rutledge Pogue, 89, of Bluffton, South Carolina died Friday, March 8, 2024 at Benton House of Bluffton. Nancy, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Winston Rutledge of Louisville, Kentucky was born the 30th of August 1934. A direct descendent of Edward Rutledge and Arthur Middleton (signers of The Declaration of Independence from South Carolina), she was also related to Archibald Rutledge, Poet Laureate of South Carolina (her father's second cousin). After graduation from The Collegiate...

Nancy Rutledge Pogue, 89, of Bluffton, South Carolina died Friday, March 8, 2024 at Benton House of Bluffton. Nancy, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Winston Rutledge of Louisville, Kentucky was born the...

Janet McGarvey Bluffton

Our beloved Janet, 77, met her Savior face to face on March 7th at 6:44pm. She was born February 15, 1947 in Savannah, Ga and lived there many years. She was a long time member of Bible Baptist Church in Savannah, where she was saved in 1970 and taught 1st grade boys Sunday school. She and her family moved to Hilton Head Island, SC in the summer of 1984 where Janet enjoyed a long career in the banking industry. Janet has been a loving mother, grandmother, devoted wife, and caregiver to...

Our beloved Janet, 77, met her Savior face to face on March 7th at 6:44pm. She was born February 15, 1947 in Savannah, Ga and lived there many years. She was a long time member of Bible Baptist...

Patricia Smith Bluffton

Patricia A. Smith was called home on March 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Patricia was born on March 9, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, the youngest of three children, to Patrick and Mary (Geraghty) Goonan. She graduated from St. Vincents Nursing School in 1961. She met the love of her life, James F. Smith Jr. at the Jersey Shore. They married and settled in Union, New Jersey, where they raised their family. Patricia was a nurse at various facilities in New...

Patricia A. Smith was called home on March 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Patricia was born on March 9, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, the youngest of three children, to Patrick and Mary...

Peter Koning Bluffton

Peter Oliver Koning passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 78. Peter is survived by his brothers Andrew Koning, Christopher Koning, and Paul Koning; their wives Gretchen Koning, Pamela Koning, and Patricia Koning; and his brothers’ children and grandchildren. Peter is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Laura Patricia Koning; his parents Paul A. J. Koning and Ursula Koning; and his brother Thomas Koning. Peter was born on February 18, 1946, the second oldest...

Peter Oliver Koning passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 78. Peter is survived by his brothers Andrew Koning, Christopher Koning, and Paul Koning; their wives Gretchen Koning, Pamela...

Pamela Kinsella Bluffton

Visitation: 10-11:00 AM; Friday; June 21, 20224 at Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton Service: 11:00 AM; Friday; June 21, 2024 at Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton Complete obituary at a later date on this website.

Visitation: 10-11:00 AM; Friday; June 21, 20224 at Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton Service: 11:00 AM; Friday; June 21, 2024 at Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton Complete obituary at a...

Matthew "Matty" Papka, Sr. Bluffton

Matthew Joseph (Matty) Papka, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, found peace with the Lord on March 5, 2024, in Bluffton, SC. where he resided since 2001. Matthew was born on June 23, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa and was the youngest child to the late Joseph and Catherine Papka. He is also proceeded in death by his brother, Father Joseph Papka (Pa.). Matthew married the love of his life, Irene, on December 26, 1959. Together they shared a life filled with love, devotion...

Matthew Joseph (Matty) Papka, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, found peace with the Lord on March 5, 2024, in Bluffton, SC. where he resided since 2001. Matthew was born...

Carol Sisk Bluffton

Carol Sisk, age 82, cherished wife, beloved mother, loving grandmother and faithful Catholic, passed on March 4, 2024 after a short and sudden illness. She was at home in hospice care surrounded by family at the time of her peaceful death. Carol was born in New York City on December 24, 1941 to the late John and Letitia Reardon (nee Caslin), she was preceded in death by her only sister Letitia Ann Roche. She graduated from St Vincent Ferrer High School and attended Hunter College for 2...

Carol Sisk, age 82, cherished wife, beloved mother, loving grandmother and faithful Catholic, passed on March 4, 2024 after a short and sudden illness. She was at home in hospice care surrounded...

Patricia Zenone Bluffton

Patricia L. Zenone, 88, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died Monday, March 4, 2024 after a brief illness, with her family by her side. Patricia was born September, 1935 to Lester C. Larson and Margaret Coleman in Ridgway Pennsylvania. Her childhood home was one of the first to have a television set as her father worked at the Sylvania Electronics plant in Warren, Pennsylvania. Her father was a singer and the home was very musical and by the time Patty was a 12-year-old soprano, she was already...

Patricia L. Zenone, 88, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died Monday, March 4, 2024 after a brief illness, with her family by her side. Patricia was born September, 1935 to Lester C. Larson and...

Mary Caroline Highsmith Ridgeland

Mary Caroline Graham Highsmith, 95, passed away Sunday March 3rd, 2024. She was born July 29, 1928 in Ridgeland, South Carolina to parents Leonora and Joseph Graham. She was educated at Ridgeland High School, Salem College, and Coker College where she studied voice. She later attended Armstrong Atlantic State University where she graduated cum laude with a degree in Library Science. She was employed by Thomas Heyward Academy as the school librarian for many years, and could still recall any...

Mary Caroline Graham Highsmith, 95, passed away Sunday March 3rd, 2024. She was born July 29, 1928 in Ridgeland, South Carolina to parents Leonora and Joseph Graham. She was educated at Ridgeland...

Robert Broome Bluffton

In loving memory of Robert Winfield Broome, 75, who departed on March 3 at Benton House in Bluffton, South Carolina. Known affectionately as Bob or Bobby, he was born on May 19, 1948 in Monroe, North Carolina. Preceded in death by his wife, Grace Rivers Broome, and parents, Boyd Douglas Broome and Marian Horton Broome. Survived by daughter Paige and son-in-law Jonathan Bragg, along with granddaughters Vada Grace Bragg and Maci Bryn Bragg. Also survived by siblings Douglas [Betsy] Broome,...

In loving memory of Robert Winfield Broome, 75, who departed on March 3 at Benton House in Bluffton, South Carolina. Known affectionately as Bob or Bobby, he was born on May 19, 1948 in Monroe,...

Jane Hay Bluffton

Jane Hay, enthusiastic crafter, avid-Braves fan, and ruthless backgammon player passed away at 76 on March 2. She was a loving wife, a doting mother, and the second of five children. Born in New York City to Dr. Richard and Edna Cathcart, Jane was raised in Wayne, PA. After graduating nursing school at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, she moved to Hilton Head Island in 1979. Jane’s career led her to Hilton Head Hospital where she would experience some of the most beautiful...

Jane Hay, enthusiastic crafter, avid-Braves fan, and ruthless backgammon player passed away at 76 on March 2. She was a loving wife, a doting mother, and the second of five children. Born in New...

Louise Ann MacKay

Louise Ann Pierce MacKay, 72, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on March 1, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Hartley J. Pierce, Jr., and Lois Lutz Pierce. Married to the love of her life, Thomas Hugh MacKay, the two met at Ashland College during Louise’s freshman year and were inseparable for 52 years. They were married at Westminster Presbyterian Church - where Louise was raised and spent many Sundays with her family in...

Louise Ann Pierce MacKay, 72, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on March 1, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Hartley J. Pierce, Jr., and...

Daria Binazeski Bluffton

Daria Binazeski, 84, passed away on Friday, March 1, at Hilton Head Hospital after suffering a heart attack. She was born in Ukraine on September 20, 1939, to Walter and Maria Splawnyk. After surviving World War II as a young girl, she and her family immigrated to the United States and settled in Newark, NJ. Later in life, she married Peter Binazeski of Rochester, NY, and had two sons – Michael and Peter. After her husband’s retirement, they moved from New Jersey to Bluffton,...

Daria Binazeski, 84, passed away on Friday, March 1, at Hilton Head Hospital after suffering a heart attack. She was born in Ukraine on September 20, 1939, to Walter and Maria Splawnyk. After...

Katie Bailey Okatie

Katie Nell Cooler Bailey, 96, of Okatie, South Carolina, passed away March 1, 2024. Born in Okatie on April 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Harry Benjamin Cooler, Sr., and Lila Zealy Cooler. An avid student, she graduated from Ridgeland High School in 1944 as Salutatorian. Nell was married to the love of her life, Thaddeus Matthew Bailey, Jr., for seventy-six years, until his death this past August. Together, they continued the family business, oyster and seafood production,...

Katie Nell Cooler Bailey, 96, of Okatie, South Carolina, passed away March 1, 2024. Born in Okatie on April 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Harry Benjamin Cooler, Sr., and Lila Zealy...

Judith Appenelli Bluffton

Judith (Judy) Appenelli was born on December 17, 1955 and passed on March 1, 2024 surrounded by family while holding her children’s hands. She was raised in Piscataway, New Jersey, raised her children in Edison, New Jersey and settled in Bluffton, South Carolina for the last 23 years. But the true home in her heart was West Virginia, where both of her parents were from and where she spent summers as a child. She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, Michael...

Judith (Judy) Appenelli was born on December 17, 1955 and passed on March 1, 2024 surrounded by family while holding her children’s hands. She was raised in Piscataway, New Jersey,...

Kenneth Clanton Bluffton

Ken Clanton, beloved husband of Rosemary Clanton passed away February 29, 3024 in Bluffton, South Carolina where he had resided since 2015. Ken was born on April 1, 1942 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Samuel M. Clanton and Bertha Garrett Clanton. He is survived by his wife Rosemary of 25 years, daughter Amy Clanton, Denver, Co and son Kenneth D. Clanton, London, England. Ken was a graduate of The University of Houston College of Optometry. Ken’s career spanned over 20 years...

Ken Clanton, beloved husband of Rosemary Clanton passed away February 29, 3024 in Bluffton, South Carolina where he had resided since 2015. Ken was born on April 1, 1942 in St. Petersburg,...

David Lyle II Bluffton

David Arthur Lyle, II was born in Barberton, Ohio on October 9, 1952. He died suddenly, but peacefully, in his home in Bluffton, SC on February 28, 2024. Dave led an exceptional 25-year career with Lockheed Martin. Retiring as Director of Capture Excellence for Information Systems and Global Solutions in the Washington DC-area, Dave was responsible for the largest and most complex business development efforts in the company. Beginning as a Capture Manager, Dave’s knowledge of the...

David Arthur Lyle, II was born in Barberton, Ohio on October 9, 1952. He died suddenly, but peacefully, in his home in Bluffton, SC on February 28, 2024. Dave led an exceptional 25-year career...

Charles Huff Bluffton, SC

Charles Joseph "Joe" Huff, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of his community, passed away on February 28th, 2024, in Bluffton, South Carolina, where he had resided since 2006. Joe was born on March 31st, 1941, in Michigan to Charles Clayton Huff ("Clayton") and Margaret Huff ("Peg"). At the age of three months, Joe moved to New York, where he spent the majority of his life. Joe married Mona Levine Huff on October 13, 1984. Together, they shared...

Charles Joseph "Joe" Huff, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of his community, passed away on February 28th, 2024, in Bluffton, South Carolina, where he had resided since...

Mary Bowen Hilton Head Island

Mary Bowen, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1942, to Charles Ohland and Effie Louisa (LaBounty) Gerber. She was raised in Fremont, Michigan, with her two siblings, Helen (Gerber) Grayson and Chick Gerber. She met the first love of her life, Herbert Schultz, while attending Adrian College, and they married in 1963. Together they raised three children in Mason, Michigan, and Williamston,...

Mary Bowen, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1942, to Charles Ohland and Effie Louisa...

Jason Flack Bluffton

Our son, Jason Flack, age 45, was tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver when he was walking home on February 25, 2024. Jason was an electrical contractor, and the owner of Innovative Electrical Concepts, LLC. He enjoyed life to the fullest and made friends wherever he went. He had an infectious smile that would light up a room when he entered. His hobbies were boating, fishing, hunting, cornhole, lobster diving and scuba diving in Marathon. Jason sponsored...

Our son, Jason Flack, age 45, was tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver when he was walking home on February 25, 2024. Jason was an electrical contractor, and the owner of Innovative...

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