OBITUARIES
Petro "Peter" Splawnyk
Dec 14, 2024
Peter Splawnyk passed away peacefully in his home on December 14, 2024 at the age of 88.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Connie, his two daughters, Adriana Winters and Chrissy Short, son, Peter Splawnyk, sons-in-law Doug Winters and Dennis Short, daughter-in-law Tracy Splawnyk, grandchildren Bodhi Short and Abbigail Winters, sister Sandy DiGirolamo,...
Annielee Careatha Wade
Dec 12, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anne “Careatha” Wade, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life on December 12, 2024, after a prolonged illness. Born on April 7, 1939, in Smoaks, SC, she was the cherished daughter of Isadore and Marie Stevens and the eldest of three siblings.
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George Albert Cheek
Dec 11, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce that our father, Mr. George “Buddy” Cheek, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at home in Bluffton, SC. He was 85. Buddy was born on January 26, 1939 in Abbeville, SC. He graduated from Abbeville High School.
As a young man, he began opening and managing a retail...
Frederick Howard Snyder
Dec 11, 2024
Frederick Howard Snyder, 77, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Hilton Head Island, SC. Born on August 11, 1947, in South Bend, IN, Fred lived a fulfilling life defined by his dedication to education, coaching, business, and, most importantly, his family.
Fred graduated from Central High School in South Bend in 1965 and earned a Bachelor...
Hiroko Moreno
Dec 11, 2024
Hiroko "Koko" Moreno, born on August 14, 1943, in Hiroshima, Japan, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was 81 years old.
Koko grew up on the islands of Okinawa and Ishigaki, Japan. She had a challenging childhood, growing up in post-war Japan. At just 18 years old, she courageously moved to the...
Carie Ayn Mckinley
Dec 10, 2024
Carie Ayn McKinley, 46, passed away on December 10th after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her beloved family and close friends. Carie was born on November 8th, 1978. Growing up, Carie competed in numerous beauty pageants, winning on both local and regional levels. Carie attended Hilton Head High school from 1993-1997. After school, Carie worked...
Ronald White
Dec 10, 2024
Ronald White, 85, of Grays, South Carolina, passed away on December 10, 2024, at his residence.
Ronald was born on October 28, 1939. He was a member of Grays Church of God of Prophecy.
Sauls Funeral Home will be assisting the family in planning a service at a later date.
Endy Alberto Rodriguez
Dec 8, 2024
Endy Alberto Rodriguez, 37, of Bluffton, South Carolina, tragically passed away on December 8th, 2024. Endy was born on March 17, 1987 in Queens, NY.
His spirit will continue to live on through his Wife Dajana Rodriguez, Mother & Father Evelyn & Nelson Rodriguez, Brother & Sister-in-law Giovanni Rodriguez & Sarah Kernan, Sister & Brother-in-law Kimberly &...
James Michael Hubbard, Sr.
Dec 8, 2024
James Michael Hubbard, Sr (Mike), 73, of Hardeeville, SC (formerly of Vance, SC) peacefully passed away December 8, 2024 while enjoying time at his home away from home, Key Largo, FL.
Mike was born October 16, 1951, in Bennettsville, SC to Earl and Annie Laurie Hubbard. He attended the University of South Carolina. He served in the...
Wayne D Fredrick
Dec 7, 2024
After fighting valiantly against Interstitial Lung Disease, Wayne D Fredrick went home to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on December 7, 2024. In his own words, “I lived an amazing and blessed life!”
Wayne was born in northern New Jersey to Richard Dudley Murray, a Navy pilot, and his wife Marilyn Eastwood. Sadly, his...
Charles Roger Kiernan
Dec 7, 2024
Charles “Roger” Kiernan, a man of quiet strength and deep dedication to his family, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Bluffton, SC, surrounded by his children. Born on January 14, 1938, in Rochester, PA, Roger was the son of Charles Adrian and Katherine (Smith) Kiernan. His life was marked by hard work and love for his family....
Edmond Porter Martin
Dec 5, 2024
Edmond Porter Martin passed away on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, at the age of 84 after a year and a half long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late William and Mildred Martin of Hyde Park, Massachusetts. He graduated Hyde Park High School with the class of 1958. He also lived in Stoughton, MA while raising...
Sandra (Egger) Fearns
Dec 3, 2024
Sandra (Sandy) Leigh Fearns (Egger), 91, of Sun City SC, passed away on December 3, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on July 9, 1933 in New York City. She was the daughter of Butch and Ella Egger (Muller). Sandra spent her early years growing up on her family's farm in Pennsylvania. It is here where her lifelong...
Patricia Garrity
Dec 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we inform our friends and family of the passing of our beloved wife, mother, family member, and friend, Patti Garrity. Patti’s heavenly journey began on December 2nd, after a long illness which she bravely fought but eventually succumbed to. At the time of her passing, Patti was at her home in Sun City,...
Phyllis M. Martin
Dec 1, 2024
Phyllis M. Martin, 92, of Bluffton, SC, died Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1932 the third daughter of the late Morris and Carrie Tressler Wastler. Phyllis was married to the late Herbert F. Martin, her one true love, for over 72 years. While home on leave in 1951, Herb and Phyllis met and married...
Jesus Ruiz
Nov 27, 2024
Jesus (Jay) Ruiz passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024.
Jay was born on June 14th, 1939 in Ponce, PR, grew up in New York City and married the love of his life, Olga Iris Ruiz, on November 18th, 1978. Jay was a talented jewelry model maker, whose ability to reflect the world...
Randall Lee Barnard
Nov 27, 2024
Randall ("Lee”) Barnard of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at his home in Sun City on November 27th 2024, at age 76.
Lee is survived by his brothers Wayne (and Jackie) Barnard of Ellenton, Florida, and Chris (and Ellen) Barnard of Rock Hill, South Carolina, as well as his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews....
Branco Raiac
Nov 27, 2024
At only 71 years of age, Branco Raiac, Sr. passed away on November 27, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Flora, two sons Frank and Branco, Jr. and his brother Charlie.
Branco was born in Romania and showed an interest in all things culinary from an early age. He started working in kitchens at the...
Hector Antonio Martos
Nov 25, 2024
Hector Martos departed this earth after a full life of 77 years.
Hector was born in NYC in the year 1947 as the second child of Victor and Matilde Martos. In 1982 he married Carol and together they raised Tony and Christopher in their New Jersey home.
Hector is also survived by his sister Carmen...
Zachary Daniel Buzzetto
Nov 22, 2024
Zachary Daniel Buzzetto
July 16, 1984
Bluffton, SC - Zachary Daniel Buzzetto, 40 of Bluffton, South Carolina, tragically passed away on November 22, 2024.
His spirit will continue to live on through his loving children, daughter, Madelyn, sons, Robert, Patrick and Zarren.
His Mother & Step-father, Janet & Frank Ellard, Sister...
