OBITUARIES
Henry 'Hank' Strenkofsky
Jun 16, 2013
Henry (Hank) Strenkofsky, 94, passed peacefully away at home, surrounded by his loving wife of 43 years Lynn, his son Jim, and daughter -in-law Debby. Hank is also survived by his daughter Barbara, predeceased by his son David. Hank is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many life- long friends. After graduating from Lehigh University, Hank became a...
Beatrice Shapiro
Jun 14, 2013
Beatrice Shapiro, 82, died Friday, June 14th at her home in Bluffton, South Carolina. She was the loving wife of Nathan for 61 years until his death in 2012. They enjoyed their retirement in South Carolina, making many close friends in the community. Bea was gracious, kind, and generous of heart and will be warmly remembered by all those whose...
Miguel Angel Arrieta
Jun 14, 2013
Miguel Angel Arrieta, 67, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on June 14th. Born in Mendoza, Argentina to Tomas and Carmen Arrieta. He is survived by his son, Michael (Shelia) Arrieta of Portal, GA, daughters Denise (Joseph) Burdick of Rincon, GA, and Jakelin (Gar) John of Fort Stewart, GA. Grandsons Jason Corbin, Joseph Jr. and Matthew Burdick. Granddaughters Cassie...
Margaret Markum
Jun 12, 2013
Margaret Markum, 97, of Hilton Head Island, SC died June 12, 2013 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 19, 1915 in Boston, MA the daughter of the late Gerrard and Flora DePasquale Segno. She was a homemaker, an immaculate housekeeper and enjoyed gardening. She was Catholic. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Markum of Bluffton, SC;...
Ernest Henry "Butch" Mensing
Jun 12, 2013
Ernest Henry "Butch" Mensing, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, SC. He was born in Huntington, NY on February 16, 1940 to the late Ernest H. and Dorothy Barning Mensing. He was a retired farmer and a former golf course superintendant. He was a Methodist and a member of Commack Methodist Church in...
Elaine Elizabeth Farrow
Jun 11, 2013
Elaine Elizabeth Farrow, 77, of Bluffton, S.C. died peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, while at Savannah Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Andrew Chapel, Pinckney Colony Road, Bluffton, S.C. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 11:30am. Sauls Funeral Home will be handling funeral arrangements. Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 54 years,...
Charles Joseph Winterroth
Jun 10, 2013
Charles (Chuck) Joseph Winterroth, 63, of Bluffton passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Chuck was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 25, 1949. He was the son of Edward and Florence Winterroth of Clearwater, Florida. He served in the U.S. Navy on tour in Vietnam on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger. He...
Milada Sliva
Jun 9, 2013
Milada Sliva- of Bluffton, SC. Beloved wife of Frank Sliva for 63 years. Cherished Mother of Barbara Brakman, Monica Sliva and John Sliva. Loving Grandmother of Carolyn Miles (Natalie), Kathleen Moffatt (Bryan), Victoria, Frank, Hannah and William Sliva and great grandmother of Reed, Molly, Callum, Connor and Claire . Also survived by her loving sister Alice Bryan of Alberta, Canada...
Carrie Cain
Jun 9, 2013
Carrie Cain, 48, of Bluffton died June 9, 2013 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Central Church.
David Felton Caraway
Jun 9, 2013
David Felton Caraway, 55 passed away in his sleep on June 9th. He is survived by two daughters Melissa Sue Caraway, Amy Caraway Brazil (Danny) Two brothers, Richard Stafford (Yvonne), Herschel Ray Caraway Jr. (Tonya), Two sisters Debbie Thomasini (Michael), LeeAnn Davis (Billy) and his stepmother Brenda Caraway and one grandson Jonathan Brazil as well as many nieces and nephews....
Vergie Mae Doe Smith-Nelson
Jun 8, 2013
Vergie Mae Doe Smith-Nelson, 72, passed away Saturday, June 08, 2013 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville, SC She was born in Ridgeland, SC on August 24, 1940 to the late Paul Goodwin and Virginia Logan Goodwin. She was a professional Housekeeper. Funeral services to be announced. Interment immediately following the service at Taylor Cemetery, Ridgeland, SC. Sauls Funeral...
Wheeler Gregory Tate
Jun 7, 2013
A Memorial Service will be held at 11am, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton.Service information to be announced.
Marie Lenore Kepner
Jun 6, 2013
Marie Lenore Kepner, 62, of Bluffton, SC died June 6, 2013 at The Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on May 14, 1951 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of the late Jim and Margery Aikin. She was an artist and enjoyed paining in oils and watercolors, specializing in portraits. She was a talented pianist who enjoyed Jazz. She...
Shirley Macphee Kite
Jun 5, 2013
Shirley MacPhee Kite, 87 of Hilton Head Island passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Bloom of Bluffton. She was born in Elmira, New York. She spent her childhood in Michigan and attended the University of Michigan. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Sellers Kite of Hilton Head Island and her son and daughter in law,...
Geraldine Ann Sheeto
Jun 4, 2013
Geraldine Ann Sheeto, 71, of Bluffton died June 4, 2013 at her home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am, Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 333 Fording Island Road, Bluffton.
Edyce Smith
Jun 4, 2013
Edyce Elizabeth Smith, 92, of Ridgeland, SC died June 4, 2013 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville, South Carolina. She was born on October 20, 1920 in Grays, SC the daughter of the late Amanda Elizabeth Long and Edgar Smith. She was the former owner of the Siesta Motel in Ridgeland, SC. She was a member of Ridgeland Baptist...
Michael Francis Tate
Jun 2, 2013
Michael Francis Tate beloved husband of Shelley Tate and loving father of Jennifer M. Edwards and Michael Alan Tate; son of Mary C. Tate and James Tate, brother of Joseph, Virginia, William, Mariann, Carol Ann and Hugh departed sisters and brothers, James, Ann, Gerard and Margaret. Grandchildren, Lauren, Megan, Dylan, Brandon and Ryan. Michael was a skilled billiards player. He...
Douglas Jay Fernung
Jun 1, 2013
Douglas Jay Fernung, 46, of Bluffton, SC died June 1, 2013 at his home. He was born on April 8, 1967 in Elwood, Indiana to David and Linda Myers Fernung. He loved golfing, fishing, and living in the Lowcountry. He was a member of the APA Pool league, was an avid South Carolina Gamecocks fan, and enjoyed spending time on...
Lorine Wright
May 30, 2013
Lorine Wright, 65, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville, SC. She was born in Ridgeland, SC on August 6, 1947 to the late Peter Wright, Sr. and Rosa Mitchell Wright. She was a Professional Housekeeper and Nanny. She is survived by sons, Tony (Alfrika) Wright, Rodney Wright and Marvin Wright, Sr., all of...
Francis Carl Slayton
May 28, 2013
Francis Carl Slayton, 74, of Bluffton, died May 28, 2013 at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on August 31, 1938 in Farmville, Virginia the son of the late Joshua Leonard and Pattie Odelle Slayton. He was a US Public Health Officer at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC. He was a member of St. Luke's...
