Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Eugene Stephen Godawski
March 8, 2013
Eugene S. Godawski - Charleston Eugene Stephen Godawski, Sr. passed away Friday, March 8, 2013, at age 83. He was born to Alexander and Jennie Godawski on November 17, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kathryn Godawski and their four children; a daughter, Terry Fisher (John)of Charleston, a son, Eugene Godawski, Jr,...
Anthony Wilson Matson
March 7, 2013
Mr. Anthony Joseph Matson of Charleston died in his residence on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the age of 81. He was born on March 1, 1932 and lived in his beloved City of Charleston for his entire life. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Thrower Matson; a brother Walter Edward Matson of Erving, Texas; children...
John H. Rudloff
March 4, 2013
Jack Rudloff of Charleston, SC passed into the eternal hands of God on March 4, 2013. He was a beloved husband, a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather. Jack was a very giving and faithful friend to all that he knew. He was an established business owner in Charleston as the owner of Blanche Darby Florist. Jack accomplished many things...
Quinton Terry Florence
March 4, 2013
Quinton Terry Florence, 63, beloved husband, father, friend and mentor to many in the golf community, died peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2013, after courageously fighting cancer for nearly six years. Born March 24, 1949, he was the son of Quinton Florence, Jr. of Charlotte, North Carolina and the late Martha Anne Townsend Florence. Husband of Hope, and father to...
Norma Lane Nuss
March 2, 2013
Norma Lane Nuss passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of Saturday, March 2nd, surrounded by her family and by love. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Norma spent an enchanted childhood riding horses, fishing, ballet dancing, playing piano, hunting, and spoiling her father's hunting dogs. After graduating from University of Colorado, she moved to California, where she met...
Harry D. Cale, Jr.
February 28, 2013
Harry DeSaussure Cale, Jr., a retired insurance salesman and husband of Mary Heuer Cale, entered into eternal rest on February 28, 2013. He was born in Charleston, SC on November 21, 1928, a son of Harry D. and Edith Britton Cale. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary H. Cale; his sons, Harry D. Cale III (Beth)...
Adelle Victoria Skodinski
February 27, 2013
Adelle V. Skodinski (Spakanik) passed away February 27, 2013 at the Harvest Health Rehabilitation Center, John's Island, South Carolina. She was born September 19, 1923 to the late Frank Spakanik and Victoria Spakanik in Poland. Adelle became a United States Citizen. At the time of her death, she was widowed by the late Fred Skodinski. She had three sons. Preceding...
Annie Bosl Garcia
February 24, 2013
Annie Bosl Garcia, widow of Roberto A. Garcia, of Charleston, died Sunday, February 24, 2013. She was a quality control inspector with The Bosch Corporation and retired after many years of faithful service. Annie was born in Kagern, Germany on April 18, 1929, a daughter of Franciska and Georg Bosl. She came from humble beginnings in Germany and was very...
Michael Ralko
February 22, 2013
CHARLESTON, SC - Mr. Michael Ralko, 64, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 22, 2013. A proud Ukrainian, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen who immigrated with his family at a young age. Michael was a son of the late Peter and Helen Ralko, long-time residents of Utica, New York. Michael was a graduate of Oklahoma Military...
Gerald Dursse
February 16, 2013
Gerald "Jerry" Lawrence Dursse, 78, of Charleston, widower of Mrs. Beulah Marie Cox Dursse, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. Jerry was born August 5, 1934 in Charleston, SC. Son of the late Sydney A. Dursse and Carmel Hanley Dursse. Jerry was a graduate of Bishop England High School and a Retired Merchant Seaman. "In the wind blew a sailor...
Vera Patricia Arsenault
February 16, 2013
Vera Patricia Arsenault, of Charleston, SC, a kind and gentle soul and loving wife of Joseph E. Arsenault, passed on peacefully Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the age of 81. Vera was born September 21, 1931 in Charleston, SC, the youngest of ten children of the late Theodore and Marie Cypress. Vera was a lifelong Charlestonian. She was a devout...
James F. Horner
February 12, 2013
Mr. James Franklin Horner, 91, husband of Mildred M. Horner, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. A native of Cherrydale, Virginia, he was the son of Thomas Franklin and Addie J. Horner. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Horner served in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters aboard the destroyer USS Bunch, serving as a Machinist's Mate 3rd...
Matthew Scott Demeuse
February 3, 2013
Matthew Scott DeMeuse, 49, of Charleston passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013. Scott was born April 3, 1963 in Albany, GA, the son of the late Francis "Frank" Alvin DeMeuse, and Josie Crosby DeMeuse. He graduated from R.B. Stall High School, where he began his passion for music as a drum major. He graduated from Charleston Southern University with a...
Clarence G. Boehm
February 2, 2013
Clarence G. "Bud" Boehm, 83, of Charleston, South Carolina passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 surrounded by his loving children. He was born February 14, 1929 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Clarence and Agnes Boehm. Bud graduated from Gannon College in Erie, Pennsylvania. After serving in the U.S. Air Force in Biloxi, Mississippi, he spent the majority of his corporate career...
Will E. Hunt
February 1, 2013
Will Hunt James Island-William Earl Hunt, age 58, of James Island, SC, died Friday February 1, 2013. Will was born September 29, 1954 in Hernando, MS, the son of James and Marie Hunt. He grew up in Charleston, SC where he graduated from Trident Tech's Sheet Metal Trades program and then started his own residential maintenance business. He had a...
Betty Rodgers Tucker
January 30, 2013
Betty Rodgers Tucker, 83, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. John W. Tucker, Sr. They were married 58 years. Mrs. Tucker was born in Charleston, SC, a daughter of David A. Rodgers and Rose Paille Rodgers. She was a graduate of St. Andrew's High School and a member...
Kenneth Carl Gratzick
January 27, 2013
Kenneth Carl Gratzick, 75, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away January 27, 2013. Mr. Gratzick was born on August 15, 1937, in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Joseph James Gratzick and Bertha Diers Gratzick. He graduated from Bishop England High School. Mr. Gratzick is survived by his sister, Mrs. Valerie G. Bivens and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
Thomas M. Campbell
January 27, 2013
Thomas Michael Campbell, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 27, 2013. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on January 9, 1947. Thomas was the son of the late Raymond R. Campbell, Sr. and Lucy Sullivan Campbell and attended Bishop England High School. He was a retired master electrician with Campbell Electric Company and worked as a stevedore...
Rael Justice Rodgers
January 26, 2013
Rael Justice Rodgers entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Rael was born in Charleston on September 1, 1957, a son of James S, Rodgers and Helen C. Ingham Rodgers. He attended St. Andrew's High School and Trident Technical College. Rael grew up at Prospect Hill and Hutton Plantations in the Adams Run area where he enjoyed hunting...
Leo Lawrence Simonin, Jr.
January 26, 2013
Leo Lawrence Simonin, Jr., 93, of Charleston, died Saturday, January 26, 2013. The relatives and friends of Leo L. Simonin, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle St. Sullivan's Island. The Rite of Committal will be at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family...
