OBITUARIES
Joseph C. Agresta
Feb 9, 2021
Joseph (Joe) Agresta died peacefully in his home in Bluffton, South Carolina on February 9th, 2021. He was 94 years old. Born in Myerstown, PA in 1926 Joe grew up in Lebanon, PA during the Great Depression, and at 17 years of age joined the Navy Air Corp during WWII. He later had a 37+ year career at the...
James Edward Tracey
Feb 8, 2021
James Edward Tracey of Bluffton, SC passed away suddenly on Feb. 8, 2021. He was 74 years old.
Born in New Jersey, Jim was the oldest of seven and treasured the bond he had with his brothers and sisters. He relished in memories of summers spent down at the Jersey Shore. Jim graduated from Seton Hall University...
Judith Cooper (Cooper) Hauf
Feb 7, 2021
Judith C. Hauf
09/07/1939-02/07/2021
Much loved mother, grandmother and wife.
A dear friend to many.
Memorial at a later date.
Amelia Marie Dimarco
Feb 7, 2021
Amelia DiMarco, age 88, of Sun City, SC, passed away on February 7 th , 2021.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Joseph A. DiMarco, her daughter Joanne (DiMarco) Murray and husband, Steven Murray and son Joseph J DiMarco and husband Erik Weikel. She is also survived by her Grand Daughter Nicole (Murray) Crangle,...
Rev. Richard Patrick Mcdonnell, Iii
Feb 5, 2021
Reverend Richard Patrick McDonnell, III, 75, joined our Heavenly Father on February 5th, 2021. Richard was predeceased by his father, Edward McDonnell, his mother, Josephine McDonnell, and two brothers Edward McDonnell and Gilbert McDonnell. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Maureen McDonnell and their five children Richard Patrick McDonnell, IV (Michelle Cunningham McDonnell), Edward G. ...
Stephen (Steve) E. Becker
Feb 5, 2021
On Friday, February 5, 2021, Stephen (Steve) E. Becker, loving father of three children, passed away suddenly at the age of 65 in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Steve was born on December 21, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA to Russell and Edmonda “Bunny” (Donovan) Becker. Steve attended grade school at Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Plymouth Meeting, PA...
Francis Edward Burnett
Feb 5, 2021
Francis Edward Burnett Jr, 93, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully Friday, February 5, 2021.
Frank was born in Whitman, MA in 1927, to the late Francis Burnett and Alice Kenneally Burnett. After serving in the US Navy in both WWII & the Korean Wars, Frank enjoyed a 40+ year career in sales management with the Procter...
David A. White
Feb 5, 2021
David A. White was born May 18, 1962 in Savannah, Georgia. After a brief illness, he was called home to meet his heavenly Father on Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home in Bluffton, S. C. He was the owner and operator of David White Builders since 1990.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Grady...
Stephany Marie Roberson
Feb 2, 2021
Stephany Marie Roberson, aged 53, passed away February 2nd, 2021, after a lengthy battle with dementia. She was born to the late Gary and Ruth Ann Roberson on December 14th, 1967. She attended Hilton Head High School and graduated in 1986. After graduating, Stephany went straight into the workforce.
She is survived by one daughter, Makayla Broome,...
William Lee Smith
Feb 2, 2021
William Lee Smith, age 87 of Grays, SC and widower of Johnnie Mixson Smith passed away on February 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Bill was born in Ridgeland, SC on February 15, 1933 to the late Joe Lee Smith and Nora Elizabeth Smith.
Bill was a retired Civil Service employee...
Yolanda (Carpentieri) Tritto
Feb 1, 2021
On February 1, 2021, Yolanda Tritto peacefully passed away in South Carolina at the age of 97.
She was born in the Bronx, NY in 1923 to Anthony and Elsie Lindner Carpentieri. She married Pat Tritto in 1949 and had two daughters, Nancy and Nina. They moved to Monroe, NY in 1960, where she lived for 58...
Bennie Woodrow Branham, Jr.
Feb 1, 2021
Bennie Woodrow Branham, Jr., 75, peacefully passed away February 1, 2021 at his Bluffton, SC residence, surrounded by his devoted, loving wife and children.
Bennie was born September 16, 1945 in Charleston, SC. He served his country as a United States Marine before beginning his career as a superintendent for 40 years and owning and operating his...
Jay Odom
Jan 31, 2021
Cecil “Jay” Odom, 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home in Bluffton, SC. He was born 11/21/1940 in Laurinburg, NC.
Jay’s early career began as a high school Sophomore in 1956. He was the host of a Hit rock & roll evening radio show called “The Rocking Horse” on WTSB,...
Adam Rankin
Jan 31, 2021
John Adam Rankin, 33, passed away on January 31, 2021, in Hardeeville, SC.
He is survived by his father, John Rankin, mother, Marsha Wilson (husband-Lee Wilson), sister, Jennifer King (husband – Allen King), brothers, Marshall Turner, Shawn Turner, and Brian Binkley, nephew, Xander Holcomb, nieces, Heidi and Everly King, and many cousins.
Adam was the...
Melvin Hirschfeld
Jan 29, 2021
Melvin “Mel” Hirschfeld passed away on January 29, 2021. He is survived by Helen his dearly and beloved wife and best friend for 64 years. 2 sons, Jeffrey (Linda) Hirschfeld, Steven Hirschfeld and 2 grandsons, Brian and Joshua Hirschfeld, 2 brothers, Jack(Lois) and Leon (Loraine) Hirschfeld, nieces and nephews. Mel deeply loved and cherished his family and friends. He...
Priscilla Klein Umstead
Jan 29, 2021
Priscilla (Klein) Umstead, age 80, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on January 29 th , 2021. She was born on November 21 st , 1940 to Ameil and Viola Klein.
Priscilla pursued life with enthusiasm. A former majorette and Captain of the Twirling Squad at West Side H.S. in N.J., Priscilla enjoyed singing and dancing throughout her...
Rebecca North Broxton
Jan 28, 2021
Rebecca North Broxton, 53, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC.
Becky was born April 30, 1967 in Columbus, GA to Janice Crosby-Miller and the late Robert M. North. She will be remembered for her kind heart and loving nature.
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Robert (Bob) F. Isherwood
Jan 28, 2021
Robert (Bob) F. Isherwood passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday 1/28/21 in Bluffton SC. With his wife Ada and Sister-In-Law Christine McMullan by his side.
Bob was born in Mount Vernon, NY on October 5, 1937. His parents Frank & Frances Isherwood predeceased him as well as his sisters Joan Isherwood and Francine Galgano.
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John Hango, Sr.
Jan 28, 2021
John Hango, Sr. passed away on January 27, 2021. He was born in Woodbridge, New Jersey on August 9, 1924 to Joseph Hango and Clara Toth Hango. He was the youngest of 11 siblings. He joined the army in World War II and served in Italy and France before being wounded for which he was awarded the Purple Heart....
Paul O'Sullivan
Jan 25, 2021
Paul O’Sullivan died suddenly on January 25, 2021 at age 77.
A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Bluffton at 10:30 am on Friday, February 5, 2021 with the family receiving friends one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the Capital Needs Funds,...
