OBITUARIES
Larry Earvy Prince
Jul 12, 2026
Larry E. Prince, 75, of Estill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Larry dedicated 49 years of his life to working as a mechanic, a profession he loved and took great pride in. He owned and operated Larry's Garage for 23 years before continuing his career as the...
Karen Jeanne Tinnerholm
Jul 11, 2026
Karen Jeanne Tinnerholm, 71, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on July 11, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. Karen was pre-deceased by parents Carl and Barbara (Sherburne) and brothers Skip (Carl F. Jr.) and Eric Tinnerholm. Karen was born on September 14, 1954 in Rockville Centre, New York. Her childhood was spent in South Huntington and Halesite on...
Janice Herr
Jul 11, 2026
Janice Louise Herr, 78, passed away on July 11th, 2026 at MUSC in Charleston, SC surrounded by her family. Janice was born unexpectedly at home and delivered by her father, on September 10th, 1947 in Point Pleasant, WV surprising everyone. Thus began her life of adventure! She grew up in St. Albans, WV with her five siblings. She attended Catholic...
Bonnie Cullop
Jul 10, 2026
Bonnie S. Cullop - 85 of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Avon Lake, OH; Ocala, FL passed away, Friday, 10 July 2026 from an accidental foreign body airway obstruction. Bonnie was born in Cleveland, OH, November 4, 1940, and after being raised in Avon Lake, OH moved to Florida at age 24 and generally lived in Ocala, FL until October 2023...
Vyna Lee Mumford
Jul 10, 2026
Vyna Lee Mumford, 85, of Hardeeville, SC, wife of the late John Russell Mumford, passed away July 10, 2026 at her home.
Vyna was born February 6, 1941 in Alma, GA to the late Hansel Cason and Pearl McCarthy Cason. Her life was a testament to her unwavering trust in the Lord. Each day began in her prayer room, where she...
Peter J. Pronko III
Jul 10, 2026
Peter J. Pronko III, 78, a resident of Maynard, Massachusetts for 75 years, died peacefully on July 10, 2026, in Port Royal, South Carolina, surrounded by his children. He was the beloved husband of Andrea (Coan) Pronko. They were married on April 28, 1973.
Peter was born June 22, 1948, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Peter and Eloise Pronko, who predeceased him....
Joseph Geller
Jul 9, 2026
Joseph Geller, affectionately known as Joe to his family and friends, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 25, 1943. At the age of 82, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Joe passed away peacefully at his home in Hardeeville, South Carolina, on July 9, 2026.
Growing up in Queens and Brooklyn, Joe enjoyed playing baseball and football....
James Walter Dick
Jul 9, 2026
James Walter Dick, of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on May 11, 1936, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, James lived a life defined by hard work, service, and devotion to his family. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Army, stationed at Kagnew Station in Eritrea, Africa, where he...
John Clement Pocsik
Jul 9, 2026
John C. Pocsik, 78, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on July 9, 2026. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, John was the son of John B. Pocsik and Marguerite O. Riesbeck. He graduated from St. John's High School in Bellaire, Ohio, where he developed a love for basketball that would remain a lifelong passion. He went on to play collegiate...
Edward Davidson
Jul 9, 2026
Edward R. Davidson, age 80, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on July 9 , 2026 leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and genuine connections. We were all profoundly blessed to have him in our lives.
Ed was born in Newark, New Jersey. The oldest of three sons, he attended Vailsburg High School and Seton Hall University. Upon graduating from...
Mark Carter
Jul 7, 2026
Mark A. Carter, 64, of Ridgeland, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 at his home. He was born in Charleston, SC on May 28th, 1962 to Gail Carter and the late Tony Carter.
Mark worked for Yancey Bros in Pooler, GA. He also worked for Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Blanchard Cat just to name a few. He loved his job...
Samuel Benjamin Hollis
Jul 7, 2026
Samuel Benjamin Hollis, affectionately known as "Sam" to his friends and family and "Bennie" during his childhood, passed away peacefully at his home in Okatie, South Carolina, on July 7, 2026, at 5:25 p.m. He was 100 years young, having lived a remarkable life devoted to service to God, his country, his family, and his fellow man.
Born on October 3,...
Bernard F. Walko, Jr.
Jul 6, 2026
Bernard Walko, Jr., affectionately known as Bernie to family and friends, passed away peacefully on July 6 at age 72, surrounded by family following several serious illnesses.
Bernie was born and raised in Edwardsville, PA where he attended Saints Cyril and Methodius Church and served as an altar boy. He graduated from St. Hedwig Elementary School and West Side Central Catholic...
James Richard Ogden
Jul 6, 2026
James Richard Ogden passed away in Orlando, Florida on July 6, 2026, at the age of 42 following a long and courageous battle with PTSD and alcoholism. He was born in Kingsville, TX to Michael Ogden and the late Theresa Day Payne.
James spent his youth between Yuma, Arizona; New Bern, North Carolina; and Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was a graduate...
Karen Sally Cantor
Jul 6, 2026
Karen Sally Cantor passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 6. Born on June 4th of 1944 in the Bronx, New York, she was the oldest child of Irma and Bernard Lewis.
She follows her husband, Kenneth Charles Cantor, who passed on November 22, 2012 and her daughter, Ilyse Cantor Queen, who passed away Feb. 23, 2014.
Karen is survived by...
Judith Marsha Beckler
Jul 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Marsha Beckler, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, dedicated hospital professional, gifted artist, and longtime volunteer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Judith’s courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease came to an end on July 5, 2026. She was 82 years old.
Judith’s love of...
Kenneth A. Wright
Jul 4, 2026
Kenneth "Ken" Arthur Wright, born February 21, 1943, passed away on July 4, 2026.
Ken was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Frances Cucchia Wright, who passed away on February 8, 2023, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan Geist and her husband, Scott Geist; his son, Peter Wright and his wife,...
William Martin
Jul 2, 2026
On July 2, 2026, the Lord called his angels for the love of my life. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I think of you in silence, for what it meant to lose you. Remembering you is easy; I do it every day. It’s the heartache of losing you, and the missing part is the hardest....
William E. Cronin, III
Jul 1, 2026
William E. Cronin, III June 2, 1940 – July 1, 2026
William E. “Bill” Cronin, III, 86, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Medford and Stow, MA and Hampton, NH passed away July 1, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine Bartlett Cronin, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Early Life and Education
Born on June 2, 1940, Bill was the...
Dorothy Jeanette Cooper
Jun 30, 2026
Dorothy Jeanette Heape Cooper, 94, born in Pritchardville, South Carolina, lived a life defined by love, adventure, laughter, and family. She graduated from Andrews High School and began her career as the manager of the Hallmark Card Store at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia. She later worked at the Chatham County Tag Office, where she was known for her dedication...
