OBITUARIES
Steven Donald Miller
Jan 28, 2018
Steven Donald Miller, husband of Laura Miller, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the age of 58. Steve is survived by his wife, Laura; his daughter, Lindsey Miller (Justin Wise), grandchildren Ava and Elijah Wise of Ironton, Ohio; stepsons Robert (Kelsey Brown), Nicholas and Matthew Herrick and grandson Emerson Herrick of Toledo, Ohio; sister Cindi Miller...
Charlotte “Char” Renauer
Jan 28, 2018
Charlotte “Char” Renauer, age 80, of Sun City died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at home. Mrs. Renauer was born on July 24, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of the late Ralph and Charlotte Pomeroy Witherspoon. She worked as a dental assistant for many years and a sales representative for Pacific Telephone. Char is survived by her loving...
Sandy Reardon
Jan 28, 2018
Sandy Reardon, age 78, of Bluffton died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Reardon was born on August 3, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Catherine and John Meehan. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Reardon. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Reardon; children, Jacqueline Reardon, Joseph...
Betty J. Knight
Jan 27, 2018
Betty J. Knight, 64, of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her home.
Mrs. Knight was born December 15, 1953 in Wheeling, WV to the late William Elmer Schnelle and Pauline Evelyn Jarrell Schnelle. She is survived by her sister, Deborah L. Shepherd and her brother, William E. Schnelle.
A memorial service...
Marilyn Kuchinski
Jan 27, 2018
Marilyn Kuchinski, 76, of Bluffton, SC, wife of Ron Kuchinski, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at NHC of Bluffton.
Mrs. Kuchinski was born January 13, 1942 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Romaine C. Stewart and Cecelia Czeck Stewart.
After graduating from Newport Township High School in Wanamie, PA, Marilyn attended and graduated from...
Estella C. Jeffers
Jan 26, 2018
Estella C. Jeffers, 87, of Hardeeville, SC, widow of Julian Emerald Jeffers, Jr., passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Life Care of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Mrs. Jeffers was born September 12, 1930 in Savannah, GA to the late Richard Blake Crosby, Sr. and Marion Pinckney Crosby. She was a retired store manager for...
Adolfo Taboada
Jan 24, 2018
Adolfo “Abba” Taboada passed away peacefully on 1/24/18. Abba was a warm, gentle man who was passionate about the things he loved: his family, friends, soccer and pickle ball. He was a devoted employee of Fortunoff for over 30 years working in the design department. His co- workers were extended family to him. All who knew him shared in...
Roberta Sue Wurms
Jan 23, 2018
Roberta Sue Wurms, 79, of Bluffton, SC, wife of Charles Wurms, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head, SC.
Mrs. Wurms was born October 8, 1938 in Bronx, NY to the late Solomon Trachtenberg and Sylvia Swerdlow Trachtenberg. She was a graduate of Lehman University and received her Master’s degree from Dominican...
Thelma Wood Connell Scaduto
Jan 22, 2018
Thelma Wood Connell Scaduto, age 90, of Ridgeland, SC died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Ridgeland Nursing Center. Mrs. Scaduto was born on November 13, 1927 in Valdosta, GA, the daughter of the late Columbus and Sarah Penny Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Scaduto. She is survived by her children, Gail Nichols, Wanda Connell...
Charles "Dan" Lawrence
Jan 22, 2018
Charles "Dan" Lawrence, 67, of Ridgeland, SC, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort, SC.
Mr. Lawrence was born January 14, 1951 in Ridgeland, SC. He received his high school diploma from Ridgeland High School and went on to graduate from South Carolina State University and received his MBA from Armstrong University. He...
Barbara Lynne Kelly
Jan 19, 2018
Barbara Lynne Kelly, age 78, of Okatie, SC and formerly of Catonsville and Eldersburg, MD died Friday, January 19, 2018 at home. Mrs. Kelly was born on April 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late John and Catherine “Cass” McDougall. She worked as a realtor in Maryland for over 20 years. Outside of work she enjoyed...
Mary Alice Mercer
Jan 19, 2018
Mary Alice Mercer, 85, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Moundsville, WV, peacefully passed away at home on January 19, 2018. Mary Alice is survived by her husband Harold J. “Toad” Mercer of 68 years, her daughters Debra (Lou) Martin, Karen Mercer, and three sons, David (Janice Soto), Ralph Dean (Kimberly) Mercer, Michael (Tina) Mercer. She also has 9 grandchildren...
Marian Horton Broome
Jan 19, 2018
Marian Horton Broome, 90, passed away on January 19, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. She was born on September 11, 1927, in Pageland, South Carolina to Reece Leonard Horton and Bess Gregory Horton. Marian grew up in Pageland, South Carolina, and graduated from Pageland Centralized High School in 1944. Marian married Boyd Douglas...
Robert Lawrence “Bob” Lacey
Jan 17, 2018
Robert Lawrence “Bob” Lacey, age 63, of Okatie, SC and formerly of Phoenix, MD died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his home in Oldfield.
Bob was born on July 28, 1954 in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Lawrence and Mary Angela Doyle Lacey. He was a graduate of Towson University and continued his formal education...
Betty Jane Hemelrick
Jan 15, 2018
Betty Jane Hemelrick, 66 of Hardeeville, South Carolina, passed with peace and grace on January 15, with her family at her side.
The funeral service will be held at Friendship Community Church 1090 Weirich Ave. Washington PA. 15301, on a date and time yet to be determined. Pastor Rick Bruckner will be officiating. Burial will follow the...
Flossie Mae Bush Smalls
Jan 15, 2018
Flossie Mae Bush Smalls, daughter of the late Lucille and Freddie Bush was born on May 9, 1935 in Beaufort County. She departed this life on Monday, January 15, 2018. Flossie attended Beaufort County Schools in Beaufort County. At an early age she accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and became a member of St. Luke Baptist...
Donald A. Cotnoir (Don)
Jan 14, 2018
Donald A. Cotnoir (Don), age 85, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Enfield and Suffield, CT has ascended to heaven and everlasting life this Sunday, January 14, 2018 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Don passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. He is now reunited with his sister, Janet Pearson, brother-in-law Wright Pearson, and sister-in-law...
Nathaniel Stroud "Buddy" Thompson
Jan 14, 2018
Nathaniel Stroud "Buddy" Thompson, age 78, of Hilton Head Island went home to be with the Lord on Sunday January 14, 2018 at The Medical University of South Carolina after a two year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born in Durham, NC on December 9, 1939, the son of the late James Edward Thompson and the late...
Anthony Joseph Ventura
Jan 14, 2018
Anthony Joseph Ventura passed away on January 14, 2018 at Hilton Head Hospital. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton with a prayer service starting at 5:30. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, January 18, 2018 at St. Gregory the Great in Bluffton. Sauls...
Jeanne Ellen Kelley
Jan 13, 2018
Jeanne Ellen Kelley, age 85, of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Coastal Carolina Hospital. Jeanne was born on December 29, 1932 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of the late Lester and Hermine Rockrohr. She was retired from Equifax corp. She was a Methodist and enjoyed reading and crafts. She was preceded in death by...
