Obituaries

Jan 9, 2020

Margaret Veronica (Bermel) McLaughlin, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2020. Born on October 17, 1946 in Queens, New York, Margaret was the daughter of the late John Bermel and Margaret Bermel. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her children, Matthew, and his wife, Lisa, James, and his wife, Laura, and the grandchildren whom she adored,...

Jan 7, 2020

John Hamilton, Jr., 69, of Charleston, SC, husband of 41 years to Yoko Hamilton, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born in Charleston, SC in 1950, John was the son of the late Mary Louise Martin Hamilton and the late John Warren Hamilton. John attended James Island High School, where he was one...

Jan 7, 2020

Betty J. McMahon, an educator who taught deaf students across nearly three decades and an avid gardener who delighted in digging in her flower beds and could identify her plants by their scientific names, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was 71 years old. Betty was cheerful and sincere, full of curiosity and wonder, and rarely wasted a second....

Jan 4, 2020

Jan 3, 2020

Mary Ann Garcia, 83, of Mt Pleasant, SC, wife to the late Manuel Garcia of 42 years, entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on March 9, 1936 in New York, Mary Ann was a daughter to the late Leo Hanrahan and Albertha Fash. She graduated from The Mary Louis Academy.  Mary Ann was...

Jan 2, 2020

Arthur Thomas “Tom” Connor, Jr., 84, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on January 02, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born on July 12, 1935 in New Haven, CT, Tom was the son of the late Arthur Thomas Connor and Mary Connor.  He graduated from the Hopkins School (class of 1953) and went on to spend two years at Holy...

Jan 2, 2020

Jan 2, 2020

Arthur Thomas Connor, Jr., 84, of Charleston, to of years, entered into eternal rest on January 02, 2020, surrounded by family. Born on July 12, 1935 in New Haven, Arthur a of Arthur Thomas Connor and Mary Connor. Arthur, accomplished, , was a member of, , and enjoyed, . Arthur was a in the , serving in . Besides his/her...

Jan 2, 2020

Rafael De La Maza, 95, of Mount Pleasant, SC husband to the late Alma De La Maza, entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on October 31, 1924 in Moca, Dominican Republic, Rafael was a son of the late Rafael De La Maza and Aura De La Maza.  As a non-citizen, he served...

Jan 2, 2020

Rafael De La Maza, 95, of Mount Pleasant, SC husband to the late Alma De La Maza of years, entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 31, 1924 in Moca, Dominican Republic, Rafael was a son of the late Rafael De La Maza and Aura De La Maza. Rafael De La...

Dec 30, 2019

Marsha H Russo, 83, of Mount Pleasant, SC; wife to William J Russo of years, entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 15, 1936 in the Bronx, New York Marsha was the daughter of the late Joseph Gurzenda and Frances Domagala Gurzenda. Marsha, , was a member of, , and enjoyed,......

Dec 30, 2019

Marsha H Russo, 83, of Mount Pleasant, SC; wife to William J Russo, married 62 years, entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on May 15, 1936 in the Bronx, New York  Marsha was the daughter of the late Joseph Gurzenda and Frances Domagala Gurzenda. Marsha, who loved to travel, was a travel...

Dec 29, 2019

Howard "Howie" Joseph Beck III, 59, of Johns Island, entered into eternal rest on December 29, 2019, unexpectedly. Born on July 14, 1960 in Charleston, SC. Howard was a son of the late Howard Joseph Beck Jr. and Mary Lee Beck. Howard, was a painter in Charleston, SC. Howard is survived by his sister, Darlene Beck, brother Morris Beck (Tamesha);...

Dec 29, 2019

Mary Caroline Rea Koster,76, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 6, 1943, daughter of the late William Bernard Rea Sr and Caroline Joseph Conlon Rea. She was born in Savannah, GA and raised in Charlotte, NC. Carole graduated from St Francis School of Nursing, Charleston, in 1964 and...

Dec 29, 2019

Howard "Howie" Joseph Beck III, 59, of Johns Island, entered into eternal rest on December 29, 2019, unexpectedly. Born on July 14, 1960 in Charleston, SC. Howard was a son of the late Howard Joseph Beck Jr. and Mary Lee Beck. Howard, was a painter in Charleston, SC. Howard is survived by his sister, Darlene Beck, brother Morris Beck (Tamesha);...

Dec 29, 2019

Dec 28, 2019

Mr. Michael F Grosso, 91, of Columbia, SC entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2019. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Hope Baptist Church, 2117 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229 at 1:00 pm on January 18, 2020. He will be inurned at Fort Jackson National Cemetery in a private ceremony at a later date....

Dec 27, 2019

Byron Joseph Roff, 25, of Johns Island, lost his fight with Cystic Fibrosis on December 27, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born on January 20, 1994 in Great Falls, Byron was a son of Will Roff and Cherie Roff. Byron enjoyed reading, welding, fishing and spending time with his family and pets. In addition to his parents, Byron is survived...

Dec 24, 2019

Renaldo "Ron" Jarecki passed away surrounded by love and prayers on December 24, 2019. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, granddaddy, uncle, brother and friend. Through his loving heart and sense of humor, he touched the lives of many as a Vietnam veteran, master wood worker, mentor and role model. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH...

Dec 24, 2019

David (Dave) T. Ahlgren, 74 of Charleston, S. C., husband of Patricia (Pat) Ahlgren (Allen), entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Born on August 26, 1945 in Jamestown, NY. Dave was the son of the late Golden Chester Ahlgren and Florence Marie Ahlgren. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Charleston, S. C. Prior to...