OBITUARIES
Christina "Chrissie" Shea
Oct 6, 2026
CHRISTINA “CHRISSIE” SHEA (nee Reynolds)
Christina, age 88, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away on October 6, 2026. Born June 25, 1938, in Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, Ireland to Matthew and Mae Reynolds. Christina grew up with her older sister Marie Staunton (who still lives in Ireland) and her father and stepmother, Bridget O’Toole.
Christina moved to the United States from Ireland...
David Hall Scott
Oct 6, 2026
David Hall Scott, 65, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2026.
A proud native of Westfield, New Jersey, Dave attended Boston University, where he met Elaine, his wife of nearly 40 years. The two married in 1987 and settled in Pearl River, New York, where they raised their four children, Andrew, Angelica, Alexandra, and Anna....
Arthur Samuel Rosenzweig
Oct 5, 2026
Arthur S. Rosenzweig, age 79, passed away on October 5, 2026 at Broad Creek Care Center in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Dr. Max and Phyllis Rosenzweig and step mother the late Reba Rosenzweig.
Art attended Temple University Undergraduate and Law school in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
He worked for the Federal Government for 34...
James F. Reardon
Oct 4, 2026
James Francis Reardon departed this life quietly in his sleep on October 4, 2026 at 58 years old.
If you ever dreamed of changing people’s lives for the better by elevating their living or working conditions, then you would understand the life of James Francis Reardon. He was an award-winning architectural designer, president and founder of Reardon Design, LLC. By focusing...
Michael "Leigh" Nalley
Oct 4, 2026
Michael Leigh Nalley, known to family and friends as Leigh passed away peacefully at home at age 80 on October 4, 2026.
Leigh was born February 14, 1946 in Washington, D. C. He was the son of the late Marie and Bob Nalley.
Raised in Southern Maryland, Leigh graduated from Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree...
Michael Henry Smith
Oct 3, 2026
Michael Henry Smith, 78, died on October 3, 2026, in Savannah following complications from recent surgery.
There are the standard things an obituary is supposed to tell you about a person. “Big Mike” was not a standard guy, so buckle up.
Mike was born in New York City on August 17, 1948, where he gave Washington Heights and Queens Village a run...
Clifford George Rumsey, Sr.
Oct 2, 2026
Clifford George Rumsey, Sr.
January 9, 1940 – October 2, 2026 (age 86)
Clifford George Rumsey, Sr. passed away peacefully at home with family on October 2, 2026, in Bluffton, South Carolina after a diagnosis of melanoma and pancreatic cancer.
Born January 9, 1940, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania to Dolores Bernadette Howley and George Ellis Rumsey, Cliff graduated from Pennsylvania Military College with...
Nancy Diane Docker Beuerle
Oct 1, 2026
Nancy Diane Docker Beuerle, age 84, of Bluffton, SC, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.
Nancy was born August 31, 1942, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the eldest daughter of the late Dudley and Mildred Docker. She grew up in Winnipeg alongside her siblings Susan & Rod, enjoying summers at the Winnipeg Beach Boardwalk and...
Charles Edwin Smith
Oct 1, 2026
Charles Edwin Smith, known to family and friends as Ed or Eddie, passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 66.
Born on October 4, 1959, to Calvin Rufus Smith and Arabelle West, Ed was born and raised in Florida. He lived in Illinois for a time before later making his home in Hilton Head.
Ed loved the beach, fishing,...
Roberta L. Gore
Oct 1, 2026
Roberta Lee (Marino) Gore was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 21, 1954, to Eugene Rocco and Angela "Lee" Marino. Proudly Italian, she grew up opposite the Canarsie Theatre. Much of her colorful childhood was spent in her parents’ hair salons, where they worked to give her a taste for a bigger life.
Her father introduced her to ballroom dancing...
Ann Pearlstein
Oct 1, 2026
Ann was born on July 24, 1937 in the town of Landshut, Germany. She was only four years old when World War II broke out. Her father, Otto Huber, never returned from the war. Her childhood, with her brother Rupert, was non-stop work, helping with all sorts of chores, along with their mother, Katherine. Ann's mother eventually remarried a wonderful...
Tricia E. Jenkins Barwick
Sep 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Tricia E. Jenkins Barwick
January 19, 1971 – September 30, 2026
Tricia E. Jenkins Barwick, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 30, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Tricia was a special soul who had a way of making everyone feel welcome. She was funny, kind, and truly never...
Richard Raymond Kurtz
Sep 28, 2026
Richard Raymond Kurtz, 84, passed away on September 28, 2026. Born on August 23, 1942, in Springfield, IL, Rich was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Army veteran who dedicated much of his life to his family and his country.
Rich joined the United States Army at 18 and proudly served for 30 years, rising to Chief Warrant Officer...
Paul "Anthony" Brabham, Jr.
Sep 26, 2026
Paul Anthony Brabham Jr., 37, of Hardeeville, SC, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Born on August 11, 1989 in Beaufort, S.C., Anthony was a beloved son of the late Paul Brabham, Sr. and Sherry Brabham. He was a brother, uncle, cousin and a friend to all who knew him.
Anthony will be remembered for his playful spirit and his love...
Patricia A. Fontanetta
Sep 24, 2026
Patrcia A. Fontanetta, 94 of Sun City, Bluffton, SC is formerly from Plainview, N.Y.. She was married to Philip Fontanetta for 63 years. She lived a full long life. Her favorite pastime of recent years was Bridge, Canasta and Mahjong. She was known as the Mahjong Queen. She is survived by her two beautiful daughters Lisa Karoon of Sun City,...
Margaret "Peggy" E. Bayer
Sep 22, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Bayer, 79, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on September 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Peggy’s life took her from New York to New Jersey and Pennsylvania before she and her husband made Bluffton, South Carolina, their home 12 years ago.
A graduate of St. John’s University, Peggy devoted much...
John Vito Vaccarello
Sep 21, 2026
John Vito Vaccarello
December 17, 1936 – September 21, 2026
John Vito Vaccarello, known lovingly to his friends as “Vacc” and to his grandchildren as “Pop,” passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on December 17, 1936, in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Giovanni “John” Vaccarello and Sarah (Guido) Vaccarello.
Growing...
William Jonathan Eaton, Jr.
Sep 20, 2026
William Jonathan Eaton Jr., 45, of Hardeeville, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2026. We don't know why the Lord called him home at this time, but we do know where he is and that he will not suffer any longer. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend and will be deeply missed.
William was born on...
Frances S. Bomar
Sep 20, 2026
Frances S. Bomar, 78, died Sunday, September 20, at Hilton Head Hospital following a series of debilitating illnesses. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the only child of William Ricardo Speranza and Olga Margaret Speranza. Her family moved to South Florida when she was a small child and she resided there with them until she became an adult. She graduated...
Joan Jennings Faris
Sep 18, 2026
(Roselind) Joan Jennings Faris
Joan Jennings Faris (nee Roselind Joan Jennings) passed away on September 18, 2026. Joan was born on March 24, 1937 in St. Boniface Manitoba, a suburb of Winnipeg, but moved with her family shortly thereafter to Toronto, Ontario. She is a product of the Toronto Public School System. She worked for a few years for the Toronto...
