OBITUARIES
Joann Blough
Sep 20, 2024
JoAnn Blough aged 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024 surrounded by her husband Daniel Blough and son Christopher Blough. Born in 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, JoAnn was a cherished member of communities in Gaylord, Michigan and Okatie, South Carolina. She was known for many things including her outgoing personality, love for gardening, talent for baking, and...
Irene (Hawthorne) Alston
Sep 19, 2024
Irene Alston, born Irene Hawthorne on December 25, 1945, to the late Ervin and Mattie Bell Hawthorne of Beach Island, South Carolina/Screven County/Augusta Georgia. She received her early education at Victory Christian School on Beach Island, SC and later moved to Detroit, Michigan, there she lived and continued working as a home health aide, in the late seventies she...
Joseph Robert Resch, Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Joseph Robert Resch, Jr., 84, arrived to his final resting place on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Joseph was born in New York, New York to Joseph R. Resch, Sr. and Margaret Dalton Resch on January 9, 1940. He grew up in Parkchester, NY and later married Audrey Lapina Resch in 1969. In 1972, they moved to Malverne,...
Josselin Tatiana Vilorio Alvarenga
Sep 19, 2024
Josselin Tatiana Vitorio Alvarenga, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19th, 2024. She was born March 31, 2004 in Llobasco, Cabañas, El Salvador C.A..She resided in Ridgeland, SC. She was a graduate of Ridgeland Hardeeville High School, Class of 2023. After Graduation, She enjoyed working at her favorite dinner spot and was loved by her co-workers. She...
Arthur T. Smith
Sep 18, 2024
Arthur T. Smith passed away September 18. 2024 following his battle with cancer that started in 2010.
Art received his engineering degree from the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. During his professional career he worked in the petroleum field in Texas and the construction industry in New Jersey. He moved to South Carolina seventeen...
Carolyn Hubbard Degler
Sep 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Hubbard Degler, beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Carolyn, 89, of Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on December 30,1934 to Mr. Francis and Hazel Hubbard in Hardeeville, South Carolina.
Carolyn was predeceased in death...
Ronald Mitrook
Sep 15, 2024
Ronald Mitrook, U.S. Army (Ret.), passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024 in Bluffton, South Carolina, at the age of 84. Born on May 21, 1940, in Portsmouth, NH, to Russell Mitrook and Margaret Gertrude Caswell, Ronald lived a full life of service, love, and adventure.
A decorated Vietnam veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star, Ron...
David Jones Jr.
Sep 15, 2024
David Jones Jr. passed away on September 15, 2024 at Hilton Head Hospital. Funeral services to be announced.
Raymond Edward Dinkle
Sep 15, 2024
Raymond Edward Dinkle, 86 , passed away peacefully at his Bluffton, South Carolina home following a quick battle with cancer on September 15, 2024 surrounded by close family, according to his two sons.
Ray was born in Naugatuck, Connecticut on July 13, 1938 to Raymond and Mary Dinkle. He had a quick humor and a great smile....
Judith Clare Rumsey
Sep 15, 2024
Judith Clare Rumsey, passed away peacefully at home with family on September 15, 2024, in Bluffton, South Carolina after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born February 7, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Ruby May and Albert Norman Young, Judy was a free spirit who loved sports, especially baseball. Her favorite team was the Phillies, the...
Joszef Fodor
Sep 14, 2024
A Farewell to Jozsef Fodor
Jozsef Fodor was born in Hungary and lived his childhood during World War 2.
As a young man he became a freedom fighter against the occupying Russian army. Eventually he escaped the communists and ended up in Switzerland.
With in his pocket he went to America with...
John Michael Thomas
Sep 14, 2024
John Michael Thomas passed away on September 14, 2024, after a brief illness at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Mike was born in Ridgeland, SC to the late Leroy Robert Thomas and Geneva Victoria Sauls. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He loved his beloved...
Connie Jean (Young) Skaggs
Sep 13, 2024
Connie Jean Skaggs, 74, of Bluffton, South Carolina, rose to be with her fellow angels on September 13, 2024.
Born in Ashland, Kentucky in 1949 to Johnnie Marie and Carl Vincel Young, Connie was the second of two daughters to proud parents who loved and adored her for her wit, vivacious sense of humor, and her beauty...
William Lee
Sep 13, 2024
William Lee, aged 79, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, William's passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew him.
Born in Florida, William's early years were filled with the warmth and vibrancy of the Sunshine
State....
Stephen Thomas Mangiaracina
Sep 13, 2024
Stephen T. Mangiaracina was born September 18, 1942 to Gary and Lillian Mangiaracina in Brooklyn, New York. An only child, but blessedly never lonely, growing up in a six-family house surrounded by his parents, grandmother, aunt, uncles and cousins Connie and Rae. He fell in love at first sight with MaryAnn and they married in 1966. Daughters Michele and...
Ronald Louis Pastorini
Sep 12, 2024
It is with a very heavy heart I share with you that on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Ron had a massive stroke and went to be with Jesus early Thursday morning, September 12, 2024. I cannot begin to describe how devastated Sage, Alisha and I feel! We are completely and totally lost!!! It has literally taken our breath away!!!...
John Ray Black
Sep 12, 2024
John Black was born on January 8th, 1952, at Fort Campbell Kentucky. He was the first born of John and Florence Black. As a child of the military, he moved a lot and was able to experience multiple places around the world, where he wasn’t able to make many lifelong friends. That is until he started college at Georgia...
Donald C. Hampson
Sep 11, 2024
Donald C. Hampson, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away at home on September 11, 2024, he was 77. Born in Orange, New Jersey, he joined the Army as soon as he could and was on active duty for three years, half of those spent overseas. In 1969, Don began his career with the Irvington, NJ Fire Department, retiring as...
Daniel Frederick Wheeler
Sep 11, 2024
Dr. Daniel F. Wheeler, age 67, of Hilton Head Island, SC, was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born on July 23, 1957, Dan was raised by loving, Christian parents in upstate New York. Dan dedicated his life to the Lord at a young age. He graduated from Wheaton College, and...
Cara Mia Newcomb
Sep 8, 2024
Cara Mia Newcomb, a beloved mother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, in Bluffton, South Carolina after a brave battle with cancer.
Cara was born on March 27, 1962, in New Britain, Connecticut. Cara exuded warmth, kindness, and love in every interaction and conversation she had. She was a devoted mother, a...
