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James Thomas Bergstrom
Apr 10, 2018
Bergstrom, James Thomas Age 48, of Minneapolis and Barcelona, Spain, tragically passed away on April 10, 2018 while visiting his family in Charleston, SC during the Easter Season. Survived by loving spouse Mark J. Sweere of Minneapolis, and parents Rodney Bergstrom (USAF Senior Master Sergeant, ret'd.) and Maria Josefa Valdivieso-Bergstrom of Madrid, Spain; sister Sandra Escribano (Bergstrom) of Charleston, SC,...
Wesley Stanley Melvin
Apr 10, 2018
Wesley Stanley Melvin, originally of Ft. Valley, Georgia, died in his home in Mt. Pleasant, SC on, Tuesday April 10, 2018 in the arms of his family. He was born on May 12, 1936 to the late Dorothy Elizabeth Melvin and Clarence Wesley Melvin. Wes spent most of his life living in Peach County, GA where he was loved and...
Terrell York Jackson
Apr 9, 2018
Terrell Y. Jackson, 36, of Mt. Pleasant, left this world on Monday, April 9, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with a terrible disease. He was born on August 3, 1981 in Atlanta, GA, the son to James and Paula (Head) McInerny and where he graduated from Woodward Academy in 2000. After high school, he attended Virginia Military Institute...
Ronald D Petrino
Apr 6, 2018
Ronald Daniel Petrino, 77, of Daniel Island, Charleston, SC died on Friday, April 6, 2018. Ronny was born on Thursday, May 2, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Daniel and Estelle Markowitz Petrino. He graduated from Brooklyn College with honors and began to work in the retail business. He later became the Manager of three Social Security Offices in...
William W. Fuller, Jr.
Apr 5, 2018
William Wallace Fuller, Jr., 71, of Summerville, SC passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was born in Charleston, SC on October 16, 1946 to the late William W. Fuller, Sr. and Rosa Lee (Stanley) Fuller. William served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and was employed for 32 years as a mail carrier for the USPS....
Robert L Kedziora
Apr 4, 2018
Robert Louis Kedziora, 89, of Ladson, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was born on April 28, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mary A. Aldis Kendziora and Felix J. Kendziora. Bob worked as an aircraft test cell Lead Mechanic and retired from Airwork, Miami, Florida after 37 years of service. He was a devoted...
Karen Susan Cullinan
Apr 3, 2018
Karen Susan “Susie” Cullinan of Charleston, SC, passed away at age 56 on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Susie was born on November 26, 1961 in Columbus, OH, daughter of Elberta Schirtzinger Cullinan and the late John Joseph Cullinan. When they brought Susie home from the hospital, her parents introduced her to her brothers as being special – and she certainly...
Donna Lou Spivey Shaw
Apr 3, 2018
Donna Lou Spivey Shaw went to be with the Lord at 8:40 PM on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the Hospice Center in Bolivia, NC, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 13, 1940, in Berea, KY, daughter of the late Patricia Arnold Spivey and the late Reverend William Lester Spivey Donna was a resident of Boiling Spring...
Albert Foster Boerman, Sr.
Apr 2, 2018
Albert Foster Boerman Sr., 93, of Charleston, SC passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born on March 17, 1925 in Chicago, IL to the late Albert Boerman. Albert served in the United States Army, and was a World War II Veteran. He was an integral part of the growth and expansion of the United Parcel Service. He...
Rose Marie Convertino Kanapaux
Mar 30, 2018
Rose Marie Convertino Kanapaux, 84, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was born on July 19, 1933 in Charleston, SC to the late Rose (Dattuomo) Convertino and the late Santo Convertino. Rosie was a homemaker, member of the Roman Catholic Church, a gardener, member of The Geechee Red Hatters of Charleston, enjoyed family gatherings, and...
William Minshew
Mar 30, 2018
William Minshew, 67, a Veteran, of North Charleston, SC passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. Mr. Minshew was the son of Oliver Gray Minshew and Eleanor Gray Minshew, who preceded him in death. Mr. Minshew spent many years of his life at Riverside Health and Rehab in North Charleston. Since his death, no surviving relatives have been located to...
Rolando C Ventura
Mar 23, 2018
Rolando C Ventura, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born on November 13, 1937 in Cavite City, Philippines, son of the late Telesfora Calapan and the late Bienvenido Ventura. Rolando was an only child that joined the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He was a wonderful husband and best friend. He was hard...
Anthony Francis Brodnicki
Mar 22, 2018
Anthony Francis Brodnicki, 85, of Edisto Island, SC, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born on March 14, 1933 in Chicago, IL, to Valeryan and Rose Brodnicki. After serving in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, Tony graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He had a successful career with...
Frank Herschel Rhoad, Jr.
Mar 21, 2018
Frank Herschel Rhoad, Jr., 76, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born on August 20, 1941 in Walterboro, SC, son of the late Annie Weeks Rhoad and the late Frank Herschel Rhoad, Sr. Frank grew up in Ruffin, SC, and joined the 3rd Infantry Division after graduating from high school. After serving four years in...
Martha C Kuhn
Mar 19, 2018
Martha C. Kuhn, 84, of Goose Creek, SC passed away Monday, March 19, 2018.
Jason James Tsokalas
Mar 18, 2018
Jason James Tsokalas, 24, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Jason was born on July 20, 1993 in Hartford, CT to Jim and Rachael Tsokalas. He was a musician and composer. His natural talent and passion for music was something that amazed anyone who heard him play. In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by...
William P Bray
Mar 17, 2018
William P Bray, 80, of Ladson, South Carolina passed away, Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was born on May 29, 1937 in Fitchburg, MA to Leo and Mary (L'Esprance) Bray. He retired after serving 23 years in the US Air Force. William was a member of the Ladson Bass Masters, Bear Creek Fishing Club, and Foster Creek Bass Masters. His...
John H Phillips Sr.
Mar 16, 2018
John H. Phillips Sr., 73, of Summerville, South Carolina passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. He was born on September 18, 1944 in Millsboro, Delaware to James A. and Winifred S. Phillips. John served his country for 23 years in the US Air force and worked as an office administrator for MUSC. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Bonnie...
George Edmund Lohr, Jr.
Mar 16, 2018
George Edmund Lohr, Jr., died March 16, 2018, at Sandpiper Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant, SC. He was 80. Ed was born in Lincolnton, NC on February 21, 1938, to George E. Lohr, Sr., and Gladys Lackey Lohr. He graduated from NC State College with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and later went on to become a Professional Engineer....
Herbert Ervin "Buddy" O'Neal
Mar 16, 2018
Herbert Ervin (Buddy) O’Neal, 82, of James Island, passed away on March 16 at a local hospital. He was born to Herbert Saunders O’Neal and Myrl Kizer O’Neal in St. George and grew up in Charleston. He was a retired rural mail carrier. Buddy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gwendolyn McDonald O’Neal; his children, Richard Scot O’Neal,...

