OBITUARIES
Gerald "Jerry" Kelley
Oct 26, 2024
GERALD “JERRY” KELLEY went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2024. Jerry was born in Honesdale, PA on June 28, 1941. His parents were Margaret and Joseph Kelley. He lived a good part of his life in Mechanicsburg, PA. In 2000 he and his wife, Kathleen, moved to Sun City Hilton Head. Then in 2021 they moved...
Oscm(Sw) Robert Alfred Clements, Usn, (Ret.)
Oct 25, 2024
OSCM(SW) Robert Alfred Clements, USN, (Ret.), 81, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on October 25, 2024 at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born on October 14, 1943 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Robert James Clements and Dorothy (nee: Wiggins) Clements Smith.
He was a remarkable individual whose...
Hazel Alexandrea (Nee Stewart) Pontillo
Oct 25, 2024
Bluffton, SC: Hazel Alexandrea Pontillo (née Stewart), 71, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2024. Born to William and Iris Stewart in Edgewater, NJ, she later moved to Las Vegas and ultimately settled in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Hazel was a dedicated and hardworking woman who began her career as a special needs bus driver. She then...
Martin H. Jones
Oct 23, 2024
Martin H. Jones, 59, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
Martin was born July 31, 1965 in Ridgeland to the late Edward Martin Jones and Nadine Kelley Jones. He was raised in Hardeeville, where he enjoyed riding bikes and getting in trouble with neighborhood friends. He also...
Lisa R Bacigalupo
Oct 20, 2024
Lisa R. Bacigalupo, 65, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home.
Lisa was born June 15, 1959 in Nashville, TN to the late Augustus F. Bacigalupo and Patricia Ione Roth Bacigalupo. Lisa had a passion for children and pursued a career in caring for children in their early years.
Lisa...
John Lawrence "Larry" Bergin
Oct 19, 2024
Captain John Lawrence “Larry” Bergin passed away peacefully from complications of kidney cancer at his home in Bluffton, South Carolina, on October 19, 2024.
Born to John Lawrence Bergin and Catherine Bergin on August 1, 1942, Larry grew up in Farmingdale, New York, and Brick, New Jersey. As a cadet at the United States Merchant Marine Academy...
Sharon K Mccarty
Oct 19, 2024
Sharon K. McCarty, 81, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at her son’s home in Bluffton, SC.
She was born in Springfield, IL, December 19, 1942, the daughter of Donald and Isabel (Neely) Taylor. She married Fred E. McCarty June 26, 1960. She was a long-time resident of Springfield and Sherman, IL and moved to South Carolina...
Albert "Gregg" Hutson
Oct 17, 2024
Albert “Gregg” Hutson passed away peacefully, October 17, 2024, in Sanford, Fl. at the age of 63, with his family by his side.
Gregg was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Dr. Duane Hutson and his wife Olivia, but spent most of his younger years in South Florida. Gregg moved to Orlando in 1992 and for the next...
Harold Lamont Jett Jr.
Oct 17, 2024
October 17, 2024 was the day The Music Died for the Jett family as they mourned the loss of Monty Jett—a beloved father, devoted husband, cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, and a vibrant community spirit.
Born in Valdosta, GA, and raised in Denmark, SC, Monty was a true Southern gentleman who became known as the “Voice of the Lowcountry,”...
William Matthew Padgett
Oct 17, 2024
William Matthew Padgett, 85 of Hardeeville, SC and husband of Katherine S. Padgett for nearly 65 years passed away 17, October 2024 6:40pm at Savannah Memorial Hospital.
William was born in Bluffton, SC 06, July 1939 to Charles Julius and Alma Padgett. One of five siblings Joe, Louise, Marion (deceased) Greg Padgett (much alive).
William...
Gregg Mather Weldon
Oct 14, 2024
Gregg Mather Weldon of East Windsor and Windsor Locks, CT and more recently of Bluffton, SC passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. Gregg fought a heroic battle with a severe infection, ultimately succumbing to the injurious effects of sepsis. Gregg graduated from East Windsor High School and spent his entire adult life in the fire sprinkler industry. He started...
Perry L. Washington
Oct 13, 2024
Perry LaFenus Washington
January 11, 1941 ~ October 13, 2024
Perry LaFenus Washington was born on January 11, 1941, in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Dorothy Mann Cain and George Washington and older brother to the late Betty Ann Walker. Perry passed away peacefully, after a brief illness on Sunday, October...
Patricia Cook
Oct 12, 2024
Patricia Anne Cook, 94, passed away on Saturday October 12, 2024 at Canterfield of Bluffton in Bluffton, SC.
Patricia was born in Waterville, Maine to parents Dorothy and Odilon. She attended school in Waterville and graduated in 1948.
She married John of North Belgrade in 1949. John was in the Air Force and they lived...
Lori Etta Riley
Oct 12, 2024
With The Master
“We do not lose the ones we love, they only go to where there is everlasting life. Where sorrow is no more...and there, the soul will always live and peace is everywhere. We do not lose the ones we love, God takes them in His care.”
Lori Etta Riley was born, in...
Charles M. Hinson
Oct 9, 2024
Charles M. Hinson "Chuck" passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, at Coastal Carolina Hospital after a debilitating illness. He was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on February 8, 1940, the third child of Dr. Clifford and Alice Irene Hinson. He graduated from Ottumwa high school in 1958. He later earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Parsons College in...
Edward Stephen Koziel
Oct 7, 2024
Edward Stephen Koziel, 90, of Bluffton, S.C., passed away October 7, 2024.
Ed was born September 2, 1934, in Southampton, N.Y., to the late Jan “John” Koziel and Ludwika “Lucy” (née Oko) Koziel. Ed grew up in Southampton (Long Island) with sisters Genevieve and Helen and brother Stanley. Ed grew up in Kearney, NJ. Ed was gifted...
Robert Angelo Sarullo
Oct 6, 2024
Robert (Bob) Sarullo
12-13-39 to 10-6-24
84 Years
Sadly, we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, and grandfather, Bob Sarullo.
Robert (Bob) Sarullo was born December 13, 1939 to Angelo and Mary Sarullo in Hells Kitchen, NY. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, sister, children, and grandchildren.
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Frank Zeller
Oct 6, 2024
Frank Zeller “Pop” was born on November 30, 1934, to Joseph and Frances Zeller in The Bronx, NY. He was a very responsible young man who valued honesty and family and possessed a strong work ethic. He studied hard and obtained high marks in school. His father trusted him to run his gas station and parking garage while his...
Donald Myers
Oct 5, 2024
Sadly, we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and partner, Donald Myers.
Donald served as Plant Controller at Allied Chemical and GAF, as well as the owner/operator of Rainbow Enterprises, dba Dippin Dots Ice Cream.
He is survived by his sons Mark and Michael Myers, his daughters-in-law Paula and Debby, and his grandchildren Andrew,...
Norma Bernice (Hughes) Fogle
Oct 5, 2024
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Norma Hughes Fogle on October 5, 2024 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC at the age of 86.
Norma was born and raised in Ridgeland, SC by her parents Hugh Hughes and Bernice Cooler Hughes. She was baby sister to two brothers, Hugh Edward “Buddy”...
