OBITUARIES
Joseph William Groff
Aug 8, 2019
On August 8th, 2019, Joseph W. Groff gained his angel wings with beloved wife, Mary Ellen by his side. Joe is survived by his two children Sara Kristine and Mark Winston, grandson Jacob Jackson, 7 granddogs. He grew up in Montgomery County, MD where he graduated from Poolesville High School and was a member of the Future Farmers of...
Blaine Ray Helmer
Aug 8, 2019
Blaine R. Helmer, 92, of Moss Creek Plantation and husband of Brenda A. Helmer, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 in his residence.
Sauls Funeral Home is serving the family. A private service will be held at Sewickley Cemetery, Sewickley, PA at a later date.
Florene D Saracco
Aug 8, 2019
Florene D. Saracco died on 8/8/19 at MUSC Hospital in Charleston, S.C. following complications from deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinsons disease.
Florene attended Benld, Il. grade schools through grades 1-8 and graduated from Gillespie,Il. High School in 1965. Florene attended Eastern Ill. University graduating in 1970. Florene attained her Masters degree attending Southern Ill. University of...
Shirley Wissman
Aug 7, 2019
Shirley Wissman passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on August 7, 2019. Shirley was married to John Wissman and has 2 surviving daughters, Gail Kraemer and Pam Robitzer. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Stacy Allen and Chris Robitzer and 3 great grandchildren, Tiffany, Nicole and Jacob. There will be a memorial service October 20, 2019,...
Gregory Ward James
Aug 6, 2019
Gregory Ward James, age 82, passed away peacefully August 6, 2019. He was born March 30, 1937 in New York to Benjamin and Mary James. He married his childhood sweetheart and lifetime love, MaryJane in May 1958. MaryJane and Gregory were married 61 years at his passing.
Gregory was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He believed...
Leila C Malphrus
Aug 6, 2019
Leila Carroll Malphrus of Ridgeland passed away peacefully at her home on August 6, 2019. Leila was born on October 16, 1928 in Olar, SC and was the daughter of the late Listie Sue Carroll Beaird and Garvin Carroll. On March 16, 1946 she married her grammar school sweetheart Bobby D. Malphrus. They were faithfully devoted to each other...
John B. Gaeth
Aug 4, 2019
John B. Gaeth, age 73, of Bluffton, SC died Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Hilton Head Hospital. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing.
John was born December 4, 1945, in Defiance, OH, son of the late Ben & Thelma Gaeth (nee John). He attended Bowling Green State University where he met...
Lee Lambert
Aug 3, 2019
Lee Lambert, age 88 of Yemassee, SC passed away at his home on August 3, 2019 with his wife Catlin by his side.
Mr. Lambert was born on April 11, 1931 in Grundy, West Virginia to the late Newton Lambert and Nola Elam Lambert. Mr. Lambert was in the banking business for many years in Ft. Lauderdale,...
Harley Elijah Golding
Aug 2, 2019
Harley Elijah Golding, 13, of Bluffton, passed away on August 2, 2019. He was born January 23, 2006 in Cleveland, OH. He attended H.E. McCracken Middle School where he was a member of the football and track teams.
Harley was a special young man with numerous talents and interests. However, his greatest talent was bringing laughter and...
Richard Heilman
Aug 1, 2019
Richard Heilman, age 82 of Bluffton passed away on August 1, 2019 at Hilton Head Hospital. Mr. Heilman was an Aerospace Engineer.
Services will be held at a later date.
Kathleen Marjorie "Midge" Haworth
Aug 1, 2019
Sadly, Midge Haworth passed away on August 1st 2019. While Midge was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago, those who knew her were not surprised that she was too bloody stubborn to succumb to her illness in a timely fashion. Midge was a wonderful wife to Mike who was lovingly and happily married to her despite the fact that...
Arthur Schwartz
Jul 29, 2019
Arthur Schwartz, 86, of Sun City, husband of Linda Schwartz, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd, Bluffton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter, 901 South Pine Street, lower...
Erik Sven Anderson
Jul 26, 2019
Erik was born July 25, 1986 in Denver, Colorado to Greg and Jill Anderson. Days after his birth, he was brought to their home in the small mountain community of Conifer, CO where he lived his entire childhood in the same home, spending idyllic days playing outside and exploring nature. Erik attended local schools and graduated from Conifer High...
Ralph F. Keck
Jul 25, 2019
Ralph F. Keck, age 77, of Bluffton died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at home.
Mr. Keck was born on October 13, 1941 in the neighborhood of Ridgewood in Queens, NY, the son of the late Christian and Gertrude Keck. He worked as a painter and was a DC 9 NY member for over 35 years. He served...
Clara Marie Vandyke
Jul 24, 2019
Clara Marie VanDyke, 45 of Bluffton, South Carolina ended her lengthy battle with breast cancer on July 24, 2019. She was in her home surrounded by loving friends and family. She was born April 12 1974 in Charleston, South Carolina. She is survived by her dear husband Corrie VanDyke and parents Lois Wiechowski, and Wayne and Deborah Langlois. She...
Harry B Tanner, Sr.
Jul 24, 2019
Harry B. Tanner, Sr. died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the age of 86 years old.
Harry was born September 17, 1932 to the late Jesse Theodore and Josie Altman Tanner. He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and a retired power plant operator for the Union Camp Corporation. He was also a...
Joseph John Nelson
Jul 24, 2019
Joseph John Nelson (7/10/41-7/24/19)
Joe Nelson, (78) of Sun City Hilton Head, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24th.
Joe attended La Salle University in Phila., Pa. where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He was a Certified Public Accountant and worked for our U.S. Congress as an auditor. His last endeavor was...
Robert W. "Bob" Mooney
Jul 23, 2019
Hilton Head, SC - Robert W. Mooney "Bob" 82 died Tuesday, July 23 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Newark, NJ, Bob was raised in Belleville, and graduated from Belleville H.S. in 1954. He worked for Winans McShane, Cedar Knolls, NJ for 30+ years in sales before retiring to Hilton Head Island, SC in 1999, where he...
Henry James Hurst
Jul 22, 2019
Henry James Hurst, age 80, “one of the good guys”, took his final journey home on July 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful husband and partner to his wife of 54 years, Carole Quattrone Hurst and loving father to Gregg Robert (Memory Giordano), Stacey (F. Romeo Chimbwanda) and Kristin (B. Benjamin Haas). He is...
Daniel J. Cronin
Jul 20, 2019
Daniel J. Cronin, OSF, went home to the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2019, one day before his 91st birthday. Dan died peacefully at home with his wife and family by his side. He was the son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Cronin and was pre-deceased by his sister Rita Steinhillier.
Dan married Mildred J. Biasi...
