OBITUARIES
Shirley M. Abolafia
Jan 31, 2023
Shirley M. Abolafia, 96, of Okatie, SC passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Caroline’s Cottage Hospice House.
Shirley was born January 30, 1927 in Bronx, NY to the late Abraham and Gertrude Kaplan. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing Canasta and Mahjong.
Shirley is survived by her son, Allan Abolafia (Susan) of...
Thomas E. Golden
Jan 30, 2023
Thomas E. Golden, 66, of Bluffton, SC passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home.
Thomas was born January 5, 1957 in Elmira, NY to Beatrice Niemi Golden and the late Theodore Lee Golden. Tom spent much of his life in Schuyler County, NY graduating from Horseheads Senior High School with the Class of 1975 and...
William H. Box, Jr.
Jan 30, 2023
William (Bill) Henry Box Jr.
January 30, 2023
William Box was born on Oct. 28 1942 to Ella and William Box Sr of Bethlehem CT. Bill was one of Five children(Caroline, Ronald, Betty, William and Doris).
Bill Went to Woodbury High School.Over the years Bill took many classes such as Welding, Electrical, Handyman,...
Lucee Ann (Williams) Wallace
Jan 29, 2023
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Lucee Wallace, wife and mother of four children, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 with Richard, her husband of 65 years, by her side.
Lucee was born in Joliet Illinois and, after graduating from John Adams High School in South Bend Indiana, she earned her RN Diploma from the Evanston...
Henry Peter Latini
Jan 29, 2023
Henry Peter Latini was born on November 23, 1924, in Portland, ME and died at the age of 98 on January 29, 2023 in Okatie, SC. Henry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty; their daughter, Mary Celeste; brother, Arthur Latini, and sister Gloria Babin. He is survived by his sister, Elena Varanelli; two daughters, Lisa Ann...
Melvin Klein
Jan 29, 2023
Melvin Klein passed peacefully January 29 th with his loving family around him. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Sandy Klein, his children Marjie Seras, husband Howie, Patty DeMaria, husband David, Richard Klein, partner Theresa Sladek and his grandchildren Lindsay DeMaria, Jake DeMaria, Carolyn Seras, Marc Seras, Hannah Klein and Levi Klein.
Mel loved...
Stephen John Begley
Jan 28, 2023
Stephen John Begley left this world suddenly on January 28th, 2023 at the age of sixty-six. He will be missed by many and always hold a place in our hearts. Steve will be remembered for his humor, his ability to bring a room together, and his devotion to his wife Lora. He enjoyed his life in South Carolina, playing...
Joseph Gundermann Jr.
Jan 26, 2023
Joseph Albert Gundermann
August 12, 1933 - January 26, 2023
Joseph Gundermann, 89, of Bluffton. SC passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at home with family by his side. Joe was born August 12, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY. To the late Joseph Gundermann, Sr and Rosemary Brascher Gundermann.
Joe graduated from Chaminade High...
Robert Joseph Barry
Jan 22, 2023
Robert Joseph Barry, 87, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Caroline’s Cottage Hospice House.
Robert was born July 17, 1935 in Astoria, Queens, NY to the late Richard Paul Barry and Veronica Coyle Barry.
Robert is survived by his wife, Gloria of Bluffton; son, Jeffrey L. Barry (Susan) of Bluffton; daughter,...
Charles Salvatore Pona
Jan 20, 2023
Charles S. Pona, age 83, beloved husband of the late Karen Pona, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20th , 2023 in Bluffton, SC. Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of the late Salvatore & Vincenza Pona. Chuck was a long time resident of Guilderland, NY. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Chuck was...
Barbara T. Sinnott
Jan 20, 2023
Barbara T. Sinnott, 91, of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Ossining, NY, died January 20th 2023. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francis D. Tattan Sr. and Gertrude C. Tattan. Barbara graduated from St. Peter’s High School in Worcester, MA, and Simmons College in Boston, and then went on to get her Master’s...
Brendan Randy Ryan
Jan 18, 2023
Brendan Randy Ryan
March 11, 1991 – January 18, 2023
Brendan Randy Ryan, 31, of Bluffton, SC, sadly left us on January 18, 2023 following a brief illness.
Brendan attended Bluffton High School and joined the Army National Guard shortly after completing his education. Brendan was active military for seven years. Brendan was...
Rita Frattali Carpenter
Jan 17, 2023
Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Rita Frattali Carpenter of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on January 17, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. August Frattali and by her daughter Dr. Carol Frattali.
She is survived by her children Mary (and Curt) Harris of Bluffton, South Carolina; August (and Anne-Marie) Frattali of Ashburn, Virginia; Dr....
Dinnia T. (Thomas) Sprouse
Jan 16, 2023
Dinnia (Dana) T. Sprouse, born on November 7th,1948 passed away on January 16th, 2023 after a fierce battle with cancer. Dana lived most of her life in The Greenville area of South Carolina. 1989 brought her and her family to the lowcountry where she happily remained until her passing. She was a devoted wife who supported her husbands passion...
Dennis Frank Westphal
Jan 16, 2023
Dennis Frank Westphal passed away on January 16, 2023 at the age of 86 in his new hometown of Bluffton, South Carolina. He battled serious medical issues in recent years but showed fortitude in facing life’s challenges with humor and positivity.
He was the proud member of the US Marine Corps, worked in Public Relations for Clark...
Jessee Miles Williams
Jan 16, 2023
Jessee Miles Williams, born on June 22, 1968 to Roy Miles Williams, Sr. and Barbara Annice Crosby in Hampton County. He left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16th, 2023 at 54 years old. He fought a hard battle with pancreatic cancer and had complications in the end. He had accepted Jesus as his...
Catherine R. Battista
Jan 16, 2023
Catherine R. Battista, 95, of Bluffton, SC passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at her home.
Catherine was born February 7, 1927 in Italy to the late Carmen Tigani and Rosaria Federico Tigani. A talented florist, she owned The Flower Cart in Kane, PA. She was known for her big heart, her kind nature, and her impeccable...
Gary Douglas Peal Sr.
Jan 16, 2023
Gary Douglas Peal, Sr, passed away early Monday morning. January 16, 2023, in Bluffton, SC.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on January 16, 1936 to Jesse and Susie (Dodson) Peal, he was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Gary enlisted in the US Army and left Texas, serving at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, Monmouth County,...
Norma Signe (Johnson) Kuller
Jan 14, 2023
Our wonderful, loving mom, Norma Signe Kuller, 95, of Bluffton, SC, passed on to new life at home with her family, the morning of January 14, 2023. Norma was born on November 29, 1927 in the Bronx, NY to Harry and Signe Johnson. She and her husband, John Kuller, moved to Rowayton, CT, where she enjoyed many wonderful friends....
Linda J. Zipes
Jan 14, 2023
Linda J. Zipes, age 82, of Bluffton (Sun City,) South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Education. She enjoyed working as a substitute teacher for many years.
Linda and Mike began their life together in New...
