OBITUARIES
Salvatore R. Micalizzi
Apr 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Salvatore Micalizzi, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished friend who passed on Sunday April 13, 2025, at the age of 88.
Sal was born on May 5, 1936, in Tuckahoe NY, and was a resident of Stratford, CT and retired to Sun City, in Bluffton, SC...
James William Healy
Apr 12, 2025
James William “Jym” Healy, 47, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Born on October 12, 1977, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Jym brought light and energy to those around him throughout his life.
A graduate of Summerville High School, Jym discovered a deep passion for music early on. Whether composing original pieces...
Alina Beverly Yinger Manuel
Apr 12, 2025
Alina Beverly Yinger Manuel of Bluffton, South Carolina died April 12, 2025.
She was born Alina Vladimirovna Tonkonog on July 23, 1998 in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. She previously lived in Moscow, Russia and Summerville, South Carolina before being adopted on July 14, 2008 by her forever parents Vernon “Tripp” Charles Manuel, III and Ansley Hester Manuel of Bluffton,...
Dennis Ralph Seitz
Apr 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dennis Seitz, age 74 of Beecher, Illinois and Bluffton, South Carolina, on April 11, 2025. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.
Dennis is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Karen Seitz (nee Heldt),...
Barbara Ann Beyert Jungk
Apr 8, 2025
Barbara Ann Beyert Jungk 89 passed away with her son by her side on April 8,2025.
Barbara was born and raised in St Louis Missouri and resided in Sun City .
Barabra loved tennis, biking, cooking, her many dogs, nature, watching UCONN women's basketball and traveling with her husband. She biked across New Zealand and...
Donna Jean Wood Meador
Apr 6, 2025
Donna Jean Wood Meador died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She has left this earthly home to be with her husband, daughter, and parents in her promised home in heaven.
Jean Meador was 96 years old and had a full and complete life. Her family request your help in celebrating her life and not...
Michael James Kane
Apr 5, 2025
Michael James Kane, 65, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort, SC.
Michael was born April 29, 1959 in Greenport, NY to Agnes Grosbouer Kane and the late John Kane. He was a wonderful father and grandfather, and an incredible husband. Michael was kind and generous; he loved to laugh....
Robert E. Unamann
Apr 3, 2025
Bob, formerly of Ridgeland, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 3, in Rockledge, Florida, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, at age 70.
Bob is survived by his sisters Judith Birchenough (Beaufort, SC) and Sandra Unamann (Avon, NY), nephews Kenneth Lane (Zabrina) and Robert Birchenough, niece Rose Castillo, and great nephews Brayden Lane and Carter McCue....
Daniell J. Smith
Apr 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniell Joseph Smith, 31, of Live Oak Farm, on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Daniell was born in Kingman, Arizona, but later became a Lowcountry Native. He bounced around a lot in his early years, going back and forth between states along the West Coast to Ridgeland,...
Vincent Martin Mullin
Apr 3, 2025
Vincent Martin Mullin died peacefully on Thursday April 3, after a brief illness. He was born on February 28, 1938 in New York. After high school Vinnie served his country by joining the United States Air Force, and then became a construction engineer, operating cranes and other heavy machinery to help build some of New York's large building projects. ...
Peggy Lee Fludd
Apr 3, 2025
Peggy Lee Fludd, fifty-seven years old, of Ridgeland, went to be with her Lord on April 3, 2025.
She was born on May 9, 1967 in Ridgeland Hospital to the late Luke and Jean Fludd.
Peggy was a 1985 graduate of Thomas Heyward Academy. Shortly after, she was employed by Root Hill Nursery in Bluffton,...
James M. Szarka
Apr 1, 2025
James M. Szarka, 74 of Bluffton, SC, peacefully passed away at home. James was born on August 31, 1950 to Ellen and Alex Szarka in Manhattan, New York. James is survived by his wife Rita Chietera, his daughter Jeanine Szarka Addimando, his son-in-law Louis Addimando, grandson Anthony Addimando, and daughter Christina Szarka. He is predeceased by his parents and...
Mary Janice Graves
Apr 1, 2025
Mary Janice Graves, 87, went home to be with the Lord on April 1st, 2025. She was born in Charleston, SC on November 20, 1938. Janice was the only child of Emma and Lloyd Benton.
Janice was the widow of John Tamplet Graves, Jr. and they were married for close to 60 years before his death in...
Frank "Skip" Cuccaro
Mar 31, 2025
Frank “Skip” Cuccaro, husband of Janet, died March 31st at St. Joseph Candler Heart Hospital. He was 76.
Skip and Janet were married for 52 years and lived in Bayhead ,New Jersey before moving to SunCity Hilton Head in 2009.
Skip was devoted to his family and loved his son Matt, dearly, daughter-in-law Lynn and...
Thomas Malta
Mar 31, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Malta, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, made his journey to heaven on March 31st, 2025 after a valiant battle with cancer. Tom passed away surrounded by his family in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Tom was born on November 6th, 1963 in Staten Island, New York, to Sandra and James Malta. Tom attended St....
Carol Jan Humphrey
Mar 30, 2025
Carol Jan Humphrey was born January 12, 1948 in Denver, CO to Bill and Shirley Lee. The family was rounded out the following year with the birth of her sister, Wendy Kay Lee. She attended Denver public schools and graduated from South High in 1966. University of Denver was a brief stop for her. In a work environment she...
Eileen A. Gibbs
Mar 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eileen A. Gibbs, nee Duffy, 75, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Eileen passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 30, 2025.
Born on August 4, 1949 the fourth of six children to Kathryn and William Duffy in Kenmore NY. A graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High...
John Charles Almori
Mar 29, 2025
John Charles Almori, son of Ettore and Frances (Wandzy) Almori, passed away on Saturday March 29th at the age of 85, after a tough battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
John grew up in Avon Connecticut where he met and married the love of his life, Sandy Woodard. They had 49 wonderful years together before he lost her to...
Patty Iris Reed
Mar 29, 2025
Patty Iris Reed, 83, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024. She was born on July 21, 1941, in Ironton, Ohio, to Delbert and Bonnie Pemberton. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, Derek Scott Reed.
Patty is survived by her devoted husband, Larry L. Reed of Bluffton, SC;...
Giles "Irish" B. Bowers
Mar 29, 2025
Giles B. “Irish” Bowers
April 18, 1944 ~ March 29, 2025
Giles B. “Irish” Bowers, 80, of Bluffton, SC, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rooted in his profound faith in Jesus Christ. Born and raised in Lima, Ohio, Irish graduated from Elida High School and later...
