OBITUARIES
James Loving Pullen
Jul 26, 2023
James Loving Pullen, 89, of Okatie, South Carolina and formerly Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, left this life and moved on to the next on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was at home and surrounded by family as he embarked on his final journey.
He was born on September 30, 1933 in Harrisonburg, VA. A son of Lynwood Mays...
Gertrude "Trudy" Anne Horowitz Smith
Jul 26, 2023
Trudy Smith of Sun City Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2023. She is survived by her two children, George Michael Horowitz (Lisa) of Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, Holly Marie Jones (William) of Hagerstown, Maryland, her former husband Emanuel M. Horowitz of Ijamsville, Maryland, four grandchildren who brought her much joy, Erin T. Reese, Jessica L....
Frank Anthony Rizzi
Jul 25, 2023
Frank A. Rizzi, 94, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2023. Born in the Bronx, NY on January 12, 1929 to the late Frank and Marie (Vasco) Rizzi.
He served in the U.S. Army as Staff Sargent in the Korean War from January 1951 to October 1952. Upon his return, he decided...
Marie J. (Forrest) Brennan
Jul 24, 2023
Marie Brennan, née Forrest, most recently of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on July 24, 2023. She was ninety years old in March. Marie emigrated from Northern Ireland in 1953 and became a U.S. citizen to mark the Bicentennial in 1976. She was first employed at St. Claire’s Hospital in Manhattan, New York. She later worked as a dental...
David Allen Penrod
Jul 23, 2023
David Allen Penrod, age 60, of Bluffton, SC died after a sudden and unexpected battle with cancer on 07/23/2023. Dave passed away peacefully, embraced within the loving arms of his wife Jane and daughter Darian. He was born on 7/25/1962 at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Dave was a strong, courageous, honorable and loving husband, friend, father of four, and grandfather...
Mary Helen Mademann
Jul 22, 2023
With deep sadness, Mary Helen Mademann, age 91, passed away on July 22, 2023 in her sleep. She was born on July 17, 1932 in Toronto, Canada where she lived and earned her RN Nursing degree.
During university, she met her future husband, Dr. Paul Mademann at a church dance. After they both graduated with their degrees,...
Wallace (Wally) Phillip Willig
Jul 22, 2023
Wallace (Wally) Phillip Willig, 85, passed away July 22, 2023 in Charleston, SC preparing his latest sailboat for his next adventure. Wally was born in Middletown, PA, on April 14, 1938 to the late Joseph W. and Helen O (Putt) Willig.
Wally worked his way up the ladder at Hershey Foods Corporation, Hershey, PA for 37+ years...
Robert "Bob" Dehanne Lehman, Jr.
Jul 20, 2023
Robert (Bob) DeHanne Lehman Jr., age 80, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully the morning of July 20, 2023, after a brief illness.
Bob was born September 4, 1942 to Robert and Caroline Lehman in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up on Long Island, and enjoyed boating and fishing in his spare time. After graduating from Wantagh...
Elizabeth Zondag
Jul 19, 2023
Elizabeth Zondag, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2023, at the young age of 68 in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 31 years, John; her brother, Marek; her daughter, Marzenka; her grandchildren, Jacob, Adrian, and Annika Elizabeth.
Elizabeth was born on November 7, 1954...
Linda Lee Smanski
Jul 19, 2023
Linda Lee Smanksi, 63, of Bluffton, SC passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Caroline’s Cottage Hospice House.
Linda was born March 26, 1960 in Burlington, VT to the late Guenther Hans Joseph and Anne Davis Joseph. Linda was a great advocate for animals. Over the years, she gave many a loving home and also served as...
Rodney William Metzer, Sr.
Jul 18, 2023
Rodney William Metzer, Sr., 68, passed suddenly at home on July 18, 2023. Rodney was born in Bryan, Texas and lived in the Atlanta, Georgia area for more than 30 years. He moved to Colleton River Club in Bluffton, South Carolina in 2013. For the last ten years, Rodney enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and being with his friends. Rodney...
James Francis Murnane
Jul 18, 2023
James Francis Murnane, 94, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Patricia Lawrence Murnane, brother Raymond Murnane, sisters Eileen Wardner and Ethel LePage. He is survived by his sisters in law, Agnes Murnane and Rosemary Burns, children Timothy, James, Eileen Murnane, Paula...
Vivian (Smith) Davis
Jul 17, 2023
Vivian Smith Davis, age 93, of Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed away at Coastal Carolina Medical Center from a heart attack on July 17, 2023.
Vivian was born on December 11, 1929, in Grays, South Carolina, and was the daughter of Grover Reese and Eleanor Long Smith.
Vivian graduated from Grays, High School in 1945 as...
Emelie Rose (Doerfler) Costolo
Jul 16, 2023
It is with sad hearts that we announce that our beloved mother/wife/sister/grandmother Emelie Rose (Doerfler) Costolo has passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in Bluffton, South Carolina, at the age of 98.
Emelie was born in the North Side of Pittsburgh, PA in 1925, and was raised in the Beechview section of the South Hills of...
William Dennis Disabato
Jul 15, 2023
William "Bill" Dennis DiSabato, 72, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on July 15, 2023. Born on December 23, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, Bill was a true gentleman known for his kindness and attentive nature. He was a great listener and had a deep love for Pittsburgh sports. Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly Wilson DiSabato, his son,...
William Joseph Fitzsimmons
Jul 14, 2023
William 'Bill' Fitzsimmons passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023, surrounded by his family in Sun City - Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC. Bill was 90 years old, or as he would say "halfway to 180!"
Bill was born to William and Margaret Fitzsimmons in Holyoke, Massachusetts in May 1933. After graduating from Holyoke High School, he went...
Brandon Paul Rolt
Jul 14, 2023
In Loving Memory of Brandon Paul Rolt
10/18/1990-07/14/2023
Brandon is survived by his parents, Annette and Stephen Rolt, his sister Taylor, his brother Kenny (Kat), and his niece Rogue/nephew Gabriel. As well as his grandparents Ken Grainger and Sheila Gregoire. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Ken Rolt and Ann Grainger.
Lanette Carolyn Stair
Jul 14, 2023
Lanette Carolyn Stair, age 85, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed peacefully at her home on July 14, 2023.
Lanette was born on November 22, 1937 in Emanuel County, Georgia and was the daughter of Caleb and Inez Cowart of Savannah, GA.
Lanette spent her entire life living in Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. She was...
Daniel Cooke Lee
Jul 12, 2023
Daniel Cooke Lee passed away peacefully in Bluffton, SC on July 12, 2023, at the age of 90, after a 27-year long valiant fight with prostate cancer. Dan did not let cancer slow him down and he faced the diagnosis head on with a positive attitude, eating low on the food chain and exercising at least once a day....
John Paul Scheuer
Jul 12, 2023
On July 12, 2023, John Paul Scheuer, 76, passed away in his home peacefully next to his loving wife Karla Diane Scheuer. After a long battle with health issues John was called home.
You would never have known how much pain he was in because he presented himself so strongly to his family. Everything he ever did...
