Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Charles Funke
June 23, 2012
Charles A. Funke entered into eternal rest on Saturday evening, June 23, 2012. Born March 25, 1930, he is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lilian M. Funke. Charley was the son of Harry A. and Cecil Funke, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother John Funke, and sisters, Jo Ann Robertson (Charlie), Mary Kay...
James R. Shiver, Jr.
June 17, 2012
Entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2012, J. Russell Shiver, Jr. Russell was born on June 16, 1965 and grew up in Georgetown, South Carolina. He graduated from Winyah High School and attended Saint Leo's College in Saint Leo, Florida, as well as the College of Charleston and Daytona Community College in Florida. After college he spent his younger...
Stephanie Dellis
June 17, 2012
Stephanie Dellis, 55, of Charleston, passed away June 17, 2012. A native of Manistique MI, she was the daughter of Ignatius and the late Elizabeth Pahnelas Dellis. Stephanie is survived by her father, her aunt, Maryanna Hite, uncle, Gus Pahnelas, cousins and many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, George. Stephanie attended the College at Michigan...
Sharon Mccabe
June 17, 2012
Charleston - Sharon McCabe, 64, of Charleston, retired critical care nurse of 41 years died peacefully in her sleep at Saint Francis Hospital on Sunday, June 17, 2012. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 17, 1947, the daughter of Farrell and Dorothy Saunders McCabe. She graduated from Bishop England High School in 1965 and Spartanburg General Hospital Nursing...
Damien Zanetti
June 14, 2012
Damien J. Zanetti - Charleston Damien J. Zanetti, 61, husband of Julie B. Zanetti, died peacefully on June 14, 2012. He was born in Manchester, England on August 15, 1950, a son of Gustav and Rita Brett Zanetti. Damien was Marina Director at Grande Harbour Marina in Little River, SC. and was the former General Manager at Bohicket Marina for...
Vincenza Francese
June 13, 2012
Vincenza Francese, 88, of Charleston retired general manager of Charleston Barber and Beauty Supply Co. died peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was born in Charleston on August 9, 1923, the daughter of Gaetano and Theresa DiYorio Francese and graduated from Bishop England High School. Vincenza was a devoted sister and Aunt to her family. She...
Hedwig "Hedi" Powers
June 13, 2012
James Island, SC - Mrs. Hedi H. Powers, age 89 and wife of Michael James Powers passed away Wednesday, June 13, at her daughter's residence. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Michael James Powers are invited to attend the funeral service for the latter at 11:00 am Friday, June 15, 2012, from the chapel of the James A....
J. Michael Mitchum
June 13, 2012
J. Michael Mitchum- Charleston John Michael Mitchum died on June 13, 2012, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by friends and family at the Hospice of Charleston Center. Michael Mitchum was born in Charleston on September 14, 1960, the eldest son of William R. and Ann Duffy Mitchum. He graduated from Bishop England High School in 1978, attended the...
Charlotte S. Mcqueeney
June 9, 2012
Charlotte Aimar Simmons McQueeney, a daughter of Charleston, raised in the elements of southern traditions, passed away on June 9, 2012. Her personal life was happily complemented by her 64-year marriage to the late William Thomas McQueeney, also of Charleston. The McQueeney marriage resulted in nine children, thirty-one grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was born on July 13, 1930, to...
Elbert Bulwinkle, Jr.
June 9, 2012
Entered into eternal rest on Sat June 9, 2012. Elbert (Bert) H. Bulwinkle was preceded in death by his wife Gayle Nelson Bulwinkle and daughter Carol Lynn Bulwinkle. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life at 2:30 pm Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church, 3374 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island, SC. The family will...
Virginia Brooker
June 8, 2012
Virgina Martha Waters Brooker, wife of the late Dr. Oryliss L. Brooker, passed away Friday June 8, 2012 at the age of 88 years. She was predeceased by her sister, Lucille Waters Dyer and her nephew Eldon L (Skip) Dyer of Charleston, SC. She was born in River Rouge, MI on October 7, 1923, the daughter of Eugene J Waters...
Susan Meyers
June 6, 2012
Susan Risher Meyers-Seneca, SC Susan Risher Meyers, 96, widow of Virgil C. Meyers, Sr. of Charleston, SC died peacefully on June 6, 2012. She was born in Canadys, SC on June 1, 1916, a daughter of Leonidas Michael and Zilla Bailey Risher and attended Colleton County Schools. Mrs. Meyers was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, the DOES Auxiliary...
Joyce C. Gertis
June 5, 2012
Joyce Condon Gertis-Beaufort Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Joyce Canavan Condon Gertis 54, of Beaufort, SC The relatives and friends of Joyce C. Gertis are invited to attend her Rite of Committal at 10:30 AM Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends this Wednesday evening between 5:00 PM...
Stephen C. Lischka
June 1, 2012
Born July 29, 1952 in San Mateo, CA- left us for the perfect climate on June 1, 2012 in Charleston, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents Pat and Emery Lischka and his younger brother Michael. He is survived by his wife Glenda Hale; his children Lindsey Ann Nicolescu (Carlos) of Beaverton, OR, Garrett McRay Lischka of Norman,...
Robert H. Mcdowell
May 21, 2012
Robert Hislop McDowell, 79, husband of Judith McMahon McDowell of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. Bob was born on February 25, 1933 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Colonel Robert Hayden McDowell, USMC (Retired) and Clair Molony McDowell. He was a 1951 graduate of Palo Alto High School and a 1955 graduate of The Citadel,...
James H. Small
May 17, 2012
Mr. James Hampden Small III passed on May 17, 2012. A native of Charleston, he was married to Dolly Barnwell Myers. The Family will be receiving friends after 4:00pm on Sunday, May 20 at 26 Church Street. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 4:00pm at Magnolia Cemetery. Born on April 14, 1930, he was the son...
Ruth Morelli (Treat) Jones
May 11, 2012
Mrs. Ruth Morelli (Treat) Jones, 89, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, after an extended illness. A native of Charleston, SC, "Ruthie" was the daughter of the late Joseph Garry Morelli and Ruth Alma Tumbleston Morelli. She was educated in the Charleston public schools, and graduated from the Memminger High School in 1941. An avid member of the...
