OBITUARIES
John "Jack" Joseph Schosser
Jan 2, 2024
John Joseph “Jack” Schosser, 93, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home.
Jack was born October 6, 1930 in Sharon, PA to the late Jacob Schosser and Genevieve McGowan Schosser. He served in the United States Navy, a veteran of the Korean War, and retired as District Manager for the Canteen Food...
Mckenzie Marie Bauer
Jan 2, 2024
McKenzie Marie Bauer was born on December 16, 2023, weighing 1lb 6.5oz, to Austin Dylan Bauer and Laura Stephanie Jeffcoat Bauer. McKenzie's family was blessed with 17 precious days before she went to her heavenly home on January 2, 2024. During those short days with her, she touched so many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends....
Anthony Joseph Perri
Jan 2, 2024
Anthony (Tony) Joseph Perri passed away peacefully in Bluffton SC on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Tony was born on June 14, 1924 in San Fili, Italy and immigrated to Chicago in 1930.
Tony was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Yolanda.
He is survived by his five children, Sarah, Alex (Kim), Filomena...
Eloise A. Mixson
Jan 1, 2024
Eloise A. Mixson, widow of Gary M. Mixson Sr., passed away on January 1, 2024. She was born on January 19, 1928 in Miley, SC to Grover and Vera Thames Altman.
She was a member of Pine Level Baptist Church where she served as church secretary and choir member for over 50 years. She worked as a...
William J. Whittaker, Iii
Dec 31, 2023
“This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it”. These are the words that guided William James Whittaker, III throughout his life. He made his entrance in Montgomery, Alabama on February 3, 1942 with parents Doris and Willie Whittaker present. Willie, as he was known to his family, attended St. Jude...
Willis "Doug" D. Corkern
Dec 31, 2023
Doug was born to Willis Lavette and Jessie Alberta Corkern January 9, 1935 in Panama City, Florida. The family moved to Georgetown, SC where Doug grew up graduating from Winch High School where he excelled in both baseball and football and voted “Best All Around.” He became a cadet at Clemson College majoring in architecture where he made lifelong...
Sally Ann Marmeno
Dec 31, 2023
Sally Ann Marmeno
Sept. 13, 1942 – Dec. 31, 2023
Sally Ann was born in Brooklyn, NY where she grew up a tough city “Tom Boy” before moving out to Long Island in 1952. She graduated from Lindenhurst High School in 1960, married, lived, worked and raised her family. In April 1998, she moved down...
Fatima Castaneda-Texon
Dec 30, 2023
Fatima Castaneda-Texon, age 20 years old, died unexpectedly in a single-vehicle fatal car crash on December 30, 2023. Whom also died along with her was her beloved boyfriend, Dajon Richard age 23, who served in the Military.
Fatima was a hard working woman. She was just beginning to become independent and started exploring life, building friendships, working...
Pasquale Peter Lentini
Dec 30, 2023
Pasquale (Patsy, Pat) Peter Lentini, 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023. Pasquale grew up in Greenwich Village in Manhattan, New York City, NY. He graduated from the New York School of Printing in 1963. Pasquale and Maria (nee Lamatina) Lentini were married on February 10, 1973 and made a home in Dumont, NJ with...
Mary Katherine Baffa
Dec 29, 2023
Mary Katherine Baffa, 87, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Fraser Health Center in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Mary Katherine was born July 19, 1936 in Cherryville, NC to the late Edward Davis George and Kathleen Scisom George. She was raised in Cherryville, but lived much her life in Baltimore, Maryland, in Weston, Massachusetts,...
Jean Rose (Clemente) Federici
Dec 29, 2023
After a long and happy life, Jean Rose Federici (né, Clemente) passed quietly on December 29. Jean, who was 91 years old, died in the home where she lived with her daughter, Emily, in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Born on the Fourth of July, 1932, in New York City to her father Elia Clemente and mother Josephine Clemente...
Marjorie Louise Gamo Leonard
Dec 28, 2023
Marjorie Louise Gamo Leonard, 58, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home.
Louise was born July 2, 1965 in Sewaren, NJ to the late Kenneth Gamo and Marjorie Lois Smith Gamo. Louise was a former employee of Jasper Animal Rescue Mission and later worked at a convenience store clerk. She attended Great...
James John Cuny
Dec 27, 2023
James J Cuny, 96, born in Chicago to the late Albert and the late Barbara (nee Felten). He was the youngest of seven, the last surviving of Albert, Jerome (Germaine), George, Geraldine, Imelda (Jesse) and Eugene. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Beloved husband for 55 years (1953–2008) to the late Kathleen (nee Healy) from Westport,...
Rick Jacobs
Dec 27, 2023
On December 27th 2023, Rick Jacobs, our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather went to see our Lord in Heaven.
Rick was a force in all of our lives. He was truly the rock of our family. Rick was the epitome of what a husband and a father is supposed to be. He was reliable, honest, loving and...
Brian E. Novy
Dec 27, 2023
Brian E. Novy, 73, of Bluffton, SC passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC.
Brian was born February 12, 1950 in Morristown, NJ to the late Alex Novy and Joan Berry Novy White. He enjoyed time outdoors and especially loved boating on Lake Norman.
Brian is survived by his...
Sadie T. Chaplin
Dec 26, 2023
Sadie T. Chaplin, 85, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Coastal Carolina Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hilton Head Humane Association.
Donations:Hilton Head Humane Association P.O. Box 21790, Hilton Head Island SC 29925 Web: http://www.hhhumane.org/?page_id=603
Dianne Marie Acton
Dec 25, 2023
Dianne Marie Acton, 78, of Hilton Head Island, SC died peacefully with her family by her side on December 25, 2023 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s.
Born July 10, 1945, in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of Catherine and George Acton. She was one of seven children plus three bonus siblings that were added when...
Jane Alice Thurston
Dec 25, 2023
Jane Alice Thurston, 77, passed away on Christmas Day at her residence in the Memory Care unit of Bloom at Belfair in Bluffton, SC.
Jane was born on March 3, 1946 in Exeter, NH to Leonard and Viola (Stone) Thurston. She grew up in Exeter and graduated from Exeter High School in 1964. Jane earned her BS...
Toba Ann Russell
Dec 23, 2023
Toba Ann Russell passed away on December 23, 2023 at Resorts of Beaufort in Beaufort, SC.
Toba was born November 4, 1942 in Lancaster, Ohio. Toba especially enjoyed kayaking, mahjong and volunteering at Friends of Caroline Hospice.
Toba lived for many years in and around Cincinnati, Ohio and earned a B.S. degree in Business from...
Michael F. Vann, Jr.
Dec 22, 2023
Michael F. Vann, Jr., 82, passed away at home on Friday, December 22, 2023 surrounded by his children.
He was born on November 13, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Michael F. Vann, Sr. and Catherine A. Diederick Vann.
He is survived by his children, Michael E. Vann (Jennifer), Michelle Christine Clark (David), and...
