OBITUARIES
Patricia Ann Wenger
Jun 3, 2025
Patricia Ann Wenger passed away alongside her loving husband and children in Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 3, 1953, to the late Russell and Betty (Keefer) Rhoads.
Pattie began her career in cosmetology, and later, as a well-known employee of Cherry Valley Lodge and The Granville Inn....
Sandra Kay Pella
Jun 1, 2025
Sandra Kay Pella, 78 passed away peacefully at her home in Bluffton, South Carolina on June 1, 2025. Born November 24, 1946, in Piqua Ohio, she is preceded in death by her parents, Frederick James Siler and Kathryn Rosemary Siler, her son James Patrick Patterson, and her three brothers Larry Siler, James Siler and Dennis Siler.
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John W. Meier
May 30, 2025
John (Jack) W. Meier, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Bluffton, SC, at the age of 77. Born on June 10, 1947, in Northampton, MA, to John and Anna May Meier, Jack lived a full and accomplished life, leaving behind a legacy of achievements, cherished memories, and lasting friendships....
Holly Cynthia Snyder
May 28, 2025
Holly Cynthia Snyder (nee Irwin) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the age of 88. Born in Brooklyn, New York on February 24, 1937, she and her family lived in Brooklyn and on Long Island in Roosevelt before relocating to Chatham, New Jersey when she was in middle school. A 1955 graduate of Chatham High School,...
Jack Austin Johnson
May 26, 2025
Jack Austin Johnson, age 77, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Monday afternoon, May 26 at his residence. He was born August 18, 1947 in Ottawa, Illinois, a son of the late Jack and Shirley (Gaddis) Johnson.
Jack was a member of Red Dam Baptist Church where he taught the adult men’s Sunday school class. He held...
Loretta Anne Tate
May 25, 2025
Loretta ”Anne” Tate , 87, of Tidepoint a Vi Community in Hilton Head SC, passed away peacefully while under Crescent Hospice care in Hilton Head Hospital, SC. She was born on January 23,1938 in Greenville SC hospital. Her parents were Catherine Virginia Watson Tate and Charles Kenneth Tate, now deceased.
After graduating from Traveler’s Rest High School...
Ethel Mae Grant
May 24, 2025
Ethel Mae Grant, age 83, of Bluffton, SC, peacefully fell asleep in death on May 24, 2025, at her home.
Born on August 11, 1941, in Bluffton, SC, Ethel was a woman of poise and grace. She was known as a great cook and fashionista with a great sense of style and humor, and many loved her....
Craig Nagel
May 23, 2025
Craig Nagel, a man full of life, laughter, and generosity, was always ready to lend a hand or share a good time.
Craig was born in Chicago on January 26, 1949, to Elaine and Robert Nagel. He graduated from Griffith High School in 1968 and went on to study Aviation Mechanics at Lewis College.
Craig...
Erma Bowers Cooler
May 21, 2025
Erma Bowers Cooler of Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025 the age of 89.
Erma was born on April 15, 1936 in Walterboro, South Carolina to Clarence “Pete” Bowers and Susie Varn Bowers. She pursued a career at the Department of Motor Vehicles and license tested hundreds of drivers in the Ridgeland area....
Hugh "Mike" Munro Lovejoy, Sr.
May 20, 2025
Hugh “Mike” Munro Lovejoy, Sr. passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on May 20, 2025. His 91 years were filled with many years of joy and large family.
Born on New Year’s Day 1934 to Olivina “Olive” Catherine Lyon and John M. Lovejoy in Medford, Massachusetts. He was the eldest of four siblings, John “Toni” Moulton...
William "Bill" M. Roberson, Jr.
May 20, 2025
William “Bill” M. Roberson, Jr., 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his home.
Bill was born May 4, 1947 in Savannah, GA to the late William M. Roberson, Sr. and Cecil Reddin Roberson. Bill was raised in Savannah, graduating from Savannah High School in 1965. He worked for Union Camp Corp., a...
Deborah Jo Burnett
May 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Deborah Jo Burnett:
On May 19th, 2025, the world lost a bit of its sparkle when Deborah Jo Burnett passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 68. A devoted wife, loving mother, sassy grandmother, great-grandmother, and unapologetic wine enthusiast, she left behind a legacy as bold and beautiful...
Marion Lewis Tripp
May 18, 2025
Marion Lewis Tripp passed away on May 18, 2025 at his home in Bluffton, SC.
Mr. Tripp was born in Newark, OH on November 7, 1941 to the late James Edwin Tripp and Eva Teresa Rey Tripp.
Memorial services for Mr. Tripp will be held at a later date.
Cleo Clara Erwin
May 17, 2025
Cleo Clara Erwin
Cleo Clara Erwin, a devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and world traveler passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and adventure. She was 94.
Born on February 1, 1931, in Denver, Colorado, Cleo was the daughter of Ed and Betty Stines. She graduated from...
Raymond Babka
May 17, 2025
Raymond (Ray) Babka, 34, of Ridgeland, SC, died on May 17, 2025. Formerly of Toledo, Ohio. Ray was born August 30, 1990 in Toledo, the son of Jonathan and Lisa (Munch) Babka. He attended Whitmer High School and graduated in 2009.
He then moved to Bluffton, SC, with the love of his life and high school sweetheart,...
Joseph Frank Anastasia
May 17, 2025
Joseph Frank Anastasia
August 28, 1943 - May 17, 2025
Joseph Frank Anastasia, age 81, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025 after a brief illness.
Born on August 28, 1943, in Long Branch, NJ, Joe was the beloved son of Frank and Julia (Strollo) Anastasia. He was known for...
George Maroska
May 16, 2025
George Maroska, a proud veteran, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on July 22, 1946, George was the son of Lena Lynes Maroska and Ancel S. Maroska, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Ridgeland High School in 1964 and proudly served in the United States Marine...
John Thomas Rocha
May 16, 2025
John Thomas Rocha, 87, of Bluffton, SC passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at his home.
John was born December 21, 1937 in Norton, MA to the late Filisberto and Firminia Rocha. He served in the US Navy and worked as a supervisor at LaRusso Asphalt Manufacturing Co. He was a parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church...
Albert "Al" H. Parker
May 14, 2025
Albert “Al” Parker, a native of New Orleans, LA, born on November 12, 1940, a resident of Sun City for three years, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
He will be missed very much by his beautiful and wonderful companion of 10 years, Ann Arrington, and Ann’s family, which became his family....
Frank O. Nappi
May 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank O. Nappi, of Bluffton, SC. Frank was born on June 12, 1938 in Derby, CT, he passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cynthia; his children: Jennifer (Jay), Frank (Jamie), Allison (Mark), and Linda...
