OBITUARIES
Nancy M. Kostka
Feb 2, 2024
Mom, Grandie, Nancy Maureen Kostka (Nagle) passed away peacefully at the age of 92 years. She is now reunited with her husband Donald.
She was wonderfully devoted to her children Susan Kuck (Thomas) and Dawn Bonfilio (Pj).
She was a loving Grandmother to Quin (predeceased), Kaylan, Ian, Alexandra, Gabbi, and Peter. And Great Grandmother to...
Ronald G. Hillstrom
Feb 2, 2024
Ronald Hillstrom 81 of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away at his home on February 2, 2024. Ron was born in Oakland, California on October 19, 1942 but spent most of his youth in Long Beach, California. He is predeceased in death by his parents, his brother Dennis and his daughter Kimberly
Upon graduation from high school Ron...
Sherry G. (Goralczyk) Tonazzi
Feb 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sherry G. (Goralczyk) Tonazzi, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left this world on Friday February 2, 2024. Sherry was born in Utica, NY on September 3, 1946 to the late Henry and Bertha (Malik) Goralczyk. She was raised and educated in New York Mills, NY class...
David John Booth
Jan 30, 2024
Dave was born in Coventry, England right after his father, a Microwave Technician then Engineer, moved to America. His mother soon brought Dave to America and finally settled in Marlboro, Massachusetts. Dave graduated from Marlboro High School in 1980.
He joined the Army in 1980 as an Army Mechanic and Crew Chief, serving a total of three...
Maryanne Raye-Rowles
Jan 30, 2024
Maryanne Raye-Rowles passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87 on January 30, 2024, at her home in Bluffton, South Carolina.
The eldest daughter of the late Clifford Raye and Lillian Raye (“Doust”), Maryanne was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and grew up in Monmouth Beach along with her brother, Steve and sister,...
Joseph William Booth
Jan 29, 2024
Joseph William Booth, 67, passed away on Monday, January 29, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia.
Joe was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on February 3, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William and Angela Gaggin Booth.
Joe was a graduate of Northern Valley Regional in Old Tappan, New Jersey,...
Denis Cary Bonnett
Jan 28, 2024
Denis Bonnett passed away on January 28, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.
He was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas and was a graduate of Washburn University. Denis left the midwest to pursue his passions and a career in New York, beginning his life-long dedication to serving others; workers and employers in leadership in employee...
Denny Tibbs Bergelt
Jan 27, 2024
In loving memory of Denny Tibbs Bergelt, affectionately known by all as Tibbs. He was the cherished 19 year-old son of the late Tory Tibbs Bergelt and Tonya Annette Cooke. Tibbs’ warmth and kindness endeared him to his entire family, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him. Tibbs was a child of God who had devoted his...
Judith Bowen Holmes
Jan 27, 2024
Judith Bowen Holmes was born in Ridgeland South Carolina to Olive Floyd and Marion J. Bowen. She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Clara Belle Floyd and T.H. Floyd in the Wagon Branch Community. She attended Ridgeland High School and was crowned Miss Ridgeland High and later Miss Jasper County, where she met her husband Paul J. Holmes. Paul...
Anne Valentine Sauls
Jan 27, 2024
Anne Valentine Sauls, age 76, of Ridgeland, SC passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Anne was born in Ridgeland, SC on April 14, 1947 to the late L. Martin Sauls and Reba Valentine Sauls Patterson. She grew up alongside her brother, L. Martin “Little Martin” Sauls, III, above the funeral home on US Highway 17 in...
Ann Ellen Sbrocco
Jan 26, 2024
Ann Ellen Sbrocco (Templin) 81, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2024.
Ann was born in Richmond, IN, an ardent Hoosier, and grew up near Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Northmont High School and went on to Eastern Kentucky University where she competed in the Miss Kentucky pageant winning the Miss Congeniality award. After her college years...
John Randolph Ramsey
Jan 26, 2024
John Randolph Ramsey, 80, formerly of Oak Island, NC passed away on January 26, 2024, in Ridgeland, SC. Throughout his struggle with serious medical issues, he maintained his hallmark attitude of determination and perseverance. John was born in California on December 29, 1943, the only child of Charles and Margaret Ramsey. The family moved to Spencer, NC where John...
Edward "Pete" Cilli
Jan 24, 2024
Edward “Pete” Cilli, 77-years-old, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Coastal Carolina Hospital. For the past several years, Pete fought major health battles without complaint. Pete is survived by the love of life, Cathy Cilli; his sister, Christine Rose; his daughter, Kate Cilli; son-in-law Oliver Smith; grandchildren Natalie and Aaron Smith; nephews Richard Hennequant, Craig Hennequant, John Petrush,...
Ronald L. Joslin
Jan 24, 2024
Ronald L. Joslin (62) of Ridgeland unexpectedly passed away. He was born May 14, 1961 the son of the late Francis A. and Madeleine Joslin.
Ron grew up in Hardeeville and graduated from West Hardeeville High School in 1980. He graduated with a BS of Business Administration from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Class...
Frances Elizabeth (Mikula) Kristoff
Jan 23, 2024
Frances “Mickey” Kristoff passed away on January 23, 2024 surrounded by all of her children.
She was born in Chicago to Paul and Mary (Fugger) Mikula on June 17, 1923, moved to Columbus, Ohio with her husband, Walter “Kris” Kristoff and four children in 1959 and finally to Hilton Head SC in 1997.
She was...
Terry Lane Chapman
Jan 22, 2024
Terry Lane Chapman
December 10, 1946 - January 22, 2024
77 years old
Surviving wife Patricia Chapman of 52 years
United States Navy Veteran.
Graveside Honors & Burial: 1:00 PM; Wednesday; January 31, 2024; Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC.
Amy L. (Lusk) Cooper
Jan 21, 2024
Amy L. Cooper of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on January 21, 2024. At the time of her passing, Amy was a much-loved resident of Benton House Memory Care in Bluffton.
Amy Virginia Lusk was born in Zelienople PA on December 11, 1926, the youngest daughter of Margaret Mae and George A....
Ursula Anita (Finkelstein) Behr
Jan 21, 2024
Ursula Anita Finkelstein Behr (1926 - 2024)
Ursula Anita Finkelstein Behr of Bluffton, SC died peacefully at home on January 21, 2024 at the age of 97.
Ursula was preceded in death by her husband Artur Behr and her brother Harvey Fink. She is survived by her daughters Miriam Royal and her husband Robert Royal,...
Charles Floyd Humphrey
Jan 21, 2024
Charles Floyd Humphrey, 72, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on January 21, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1951 in Peoria, IL. Charles was a beloved husband to Barbara Humphrey, a devoted father to Sarah Humphrey, Joseph Humprey, and Matthew Humphrey, and a cherished grandfather to Cadence Humphrey.
In his career, Charles worked as a respiratory...
Denyse Drawdy St. Martin
Jan 20, 2024
Denyse Drawdy St. Martin, 60 years old went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a seven year battle with breast cancer and the damage to her heart from chemo.
Denyse was a strong lady who loved life even with all her health issues. Denyse said she would have a new and healthy...
