OBITUARIES
Wayne E. Mcdowell
Apr 30, 2025
Wayne E. McDowell, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on April 30, 2025, at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Thomas and Lela McDowell on November 16, 1938, at home in Derby, Ohio. He was raised in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and attended Pine Run grades 1 – 8 in Dora, PA and...
Donald S. Zuidema
Apr 29, 2025
Donald S. Zuidema, 87, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home.
Don was born May 23, 1937 in Paterson, NJ to the late John Zuidema and Elsie Husselman. He was a high school graduate of Eastern Christian High School in North Haledon, NJ. He married his high school sweetheart, Marianne DeJong, on...
Robin Hoffer
Apr 27, 2025
Robin Hoffer, 70, of St. Helena Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully the morning of April 27th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Robin’s life was a tapestry woven with quiet strength, steadfast kindness, and the small, thoughtful gestures that left a lasting mark on those around her. She was a woman who never forgot...
Agnes Jean Connors
Apr 26, 2025
Agnes Jean Connors, 87, of Moseley, VA, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia, with her daughter, Kathy, by her side.
Her siblings that preceded her are: Joan Wentling; Darrell Lauritzen and Mark Lauritzen; she is survived by her siblings Howard Lauritzen; David Lauritizen ; Mary Lou and sister-in-law, Linda Lauritzen.
Jean...
Thomas Edward Burke
Apr 26, 2025
Thomas Edward “Tom” Burke, a Marriott Corporation executive, and a consultant to the Nixon White House and Fortune 200 companies, passed away April 26, 2025. He was 94.
The scrappy Irishman was born in Akron, Ohio July 29, 1930.
Tom joined Marriott in 1969 and rose to become senior vice president and assistant to the...
James Dudley Scott
Apr 25, 2025
James Dudley Scott (Jim) 1940-2025
Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy Shute-Scott, daughters Kris Scott (Focht), Karen Houle, son-in-law Tim Houle, and grandchildren Aiden and Addison Focht. He was preceded in death by his parents, Naomi and Dudley Scott.
Jim was born on April 7, 1940, in Portland, Oregon. He was active in church...
John A. Delnero
Apr 25, 2025
John Anthony Delnero, aged 90, passed away on April 25th, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on December 30th, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter and Betty Delnero, John lived a life filled with passion for family, friends, travel, food, and reading.
After serving as a Medical Corpsman in the U.S. Army (Private 2nd Class), and obtaining...
Marie (Froehlich) Ruhlin
Apr 24, 2025
Marie Froehlich Ruhlin (1937-2025)
Marie Froehlich Ruhlin, age 88, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2025, after a short illness, in the company of her husband, Richard (“Rich”) Holt, and her close family. She is survived by Rich, her four children Peter (Holly) Ruhlin, Jeanne (David) DeMelim, Robin (Eric) Landau...
Clara Gazzo Labella
Apr 24, 2025
Age 98, Clara died peacefully with her family at her side on April 24, 2025. She was born August 19, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of Benito (Ben) and Antoinette (Annie) Gazzo.
Clara grew up in the Brushton section of Pittsburgh surrounded by uncles, aunts and cousins, many of the cousins sharing the same first name. ...
James M. Hazen
Apr 20, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James M. Hazen on April 20th, 2025, due to cardiac arrest. Jim, as he was called, is survived by his loving wife Ann, his son Matthew and beloved daughter-in-law Meghan. Jim is also survived by his sister Jeanne, her husband Dave, his brother Jack and many nieces...
Larry John Nelson
Apr 20, 2025
Larry John Nelson, 87, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his home.
Larry was born March 1, 1938, in Peoria, IL to Frank Shield Nelson and Arlene M. Caldwell Nelson. He served six years in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he was a member of the pistol team. With a passion for cars,...
Noris "Rocky" Hughes
Apr 19, 2025
Noris “Rocky” Hughes, 79, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC. Rocky was married to Linda Spinks Hughes for the past 32 years. They were high school sweethearts and found each other again later in life. Rocky also leaves a step-son, Brad Holt (Mellisa) and granddaughter Gracie Holt from Pinehurst, NC. He has...
Kenneth Robert Chapple
Apr 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Robert Chapple, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on April 19, 2025 at the age of 74. He is survived by his beloved wife Lea, cherished children Kelly and her fiancé Matthew Doran and Chris and his wife Maureen, and his adored grandson...
Julie Saucier Monroe
Apr 16, 2025
Julie Saucier Monroe, age 78 of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in her home in Sun City.
Julie was born September 16, 1946 in Atlanta Georgia to Joseph E. Saucier Sr. and Dorothy Myrtle Vaughn. She graduated from Bass High School, attended Georgia State University and trained as a histologist at St Joseph...
John Hunter
Apr 16, 2025
John Hunter passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving behind a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering love, and deep devotion to those he held dear. At the center of it all was his beloved wife, Zoe Hunter, whom he adored without reservation. Their bond was a testament to true partnership — rooted in...
Brenda Fay Lepore
Apr 15, 2025
Brenda Fay Lepore, 81, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died on April 15, 2025, at home with her loving husband by her side.
Brenda was born in Boone County, West Virginia in 1943 to Sylvia Sharp (nee Green). After Brenda graduated from Scott High School in Madison, West Virginia, she moved to New York State and eventually settled...
Heather Wilson
Apr 14, 2025
Heather Wilson, 48, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on April 14, 2025.
Heather was born on August 16, 1976, to Phyllis and William Wilson. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children. Heather moved to Bluffton from California at 30 years old.
Heather is survived by her mother, Phyllis Wilson of...
Linda L. Miller
Apr 14, 2025
Linda L. Miller, Bluffton, SC passed on to her new life on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Linda was born in Kalamazoo, Ml July 24, 1950. She was predeceased by her parents George C. and Marilyn J. Hulet and her sister Sandra Tassell. She attended Portage Central High School, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Parsons Business School and Manchester...
Judith Budd
Apr 13, 2025
Age 86, of Bluffton, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by the love, prayers and support of her family. Beloved wife of 43 years to Robert Budd; devoted mother of Michelle (Joel) Like, Frank (Denise) Machi, John (Linda) Machi, Christopher (Dawn) Machi, and Joseph (Christi) Budd; cherished grandmother to 13 children and great...
Carol Marie (Whicker) Hardiman
Apr 13, 2025
Carol Marie Hardiman (Whicker) of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Framingham, MA passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Carol is survived by her husband Tom and their beloved dog Coco; daughter Marion Gillis and her husband Scott Gillis; daughter Kara Hardiman and her husband Tom Jones; son Tom Hardiman and wife Karen Niles. Her grandchildren Veronica and Connor...
