Obituaries

Pasqua Rose Gentile

Sep 3, 2023

Pasqua Rose Gentile, 94 of Summerville, SC, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023.

Born on May 7, 1929 in Vicalvi, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Eugenia Parravano Muscedere and Dominic Muscedere. 

Rose is preceded in death her husband, Daniel Gentile.

Rose is survived by daughter, Mary Ann Young and husband, Mark of Summerville. Rose is also...

Jesse Dylan Medeiros

Sep 1, 2023

Jesse Dylan Medeiros, 28, of Charleston, SC passed away Friday, September 1, 2023.

Born November 1, 1994 in Renton, Washington, he was the son of Trey E Medeiros and Kelly Constant (Sonnabend).

Jesse was very kind, loving and soft hearted. A friend to anyone.  He went out of his way to make people feel comfortable.  He enjoyed camping, hiking, and...

Leopoldo L. Bersamina

Aug 31, 2023

Leopoldo L. Bersamina, 81 of Summerville, SC, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023.Born on October 19, 1941, in Pasay City, he was a son of the late Inosencia Lontok Bersamina and Melchor Bersamina. Leopoldo graduated with a mechanical engineering associates degree at Philippine College of Art and Trade. He served in and returned after 24 years in the United States...

Robert "Sarge" Fladger Graham, Jr.

Aug 31, 2023

 

Robert F. Graham Jr, son of the late Naomi L. Sturcken and Robert F Graham Sr, was born in Charleston, SC on October 23, 1932. He graduated from Murray Vocational School and was a devoted member of Stella Maris Catholic Church.

 

Robert Fladger Graham Jr had many nicknames including: Bobby G, Bob, Dad, Papa Granny and most affectionately...

Salvatore Anthony Chiaramida, M.D.

Aug 30, 2023

Salvatore Anthony Chiaramida, M.D. of Mount Pleasant, SC, a distinguished and dedicated physician, and cardiologist, passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born in New York City, NY, to Joseph Chiaramida, M.D., and Dina DiBlasi on September 15,1948. His Italian heritage and Christian faith had significant importance in his life.

Educated by The Xavierian...

Lynne Mullins Murray

Aug 30, 2023

Lynne Mullins Murray, 70, of James Island, SC passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Lynne was born on February 5, 1953 in Bluefield, WV and was the daughter of Allie Mullins neé Conner and Ernest Mullins.

She graduated Bluefield High School in 1971 and joined the Air Force for one complete tour of duty, earning an honorable...

Georgia Marseenia Barfield

Aug 29, 2023

Georgia Marseenia Barfield was born on October 7, 1952 in Charleston, SC. She was the daughter of Michael James, and Leona Howard Mellis (Kowhoumelis).

Georgia attended Murray Vocation School, and Farah's Beauty College. She was a member of Cathedral of Praise in North Charleston.

She will be sincerely remembered and is survived by Rudolph (Rudy) Julius Barfield of Charleston, SC;...

Barbara Jean Ferrell

Aug 28, 2023

 

Barbara Jean Ferrell, 76 of Ridgeville, South Carolina, wife of Stephen Ferrell passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Born on September 12, 1946 in Charleston, Barbara was a daughter of the late Joseph Eugene Tudor and Nettie Mae O’Neal Tudor.

Barbara loved her mountain trips and family gatherings. She considered anyone she met as family and enjoyed inviting...

Steve Sturkie

Aug 28, 2023

Stevie Ray Sturkie of the Olympia Community in Columbia, SC  passed away on August 28, 2023.

Steve was born October 12, 1957 to the late Billy Ray Sturkie and Vera Dell Sturkie.

He is survived by a sister Sharon Lyndell Yancey and her husband Joe Jr.  Yancey; nephews, Joe Daniel Yancey and Samuel Ray Yancey ; a girlfriend,...

William "Billy" Shawn Wiggins

Aug 27, 2023

William “Billy” Shawn Wiggins, 65 of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Born on September 26, 1957, in Moncks Corner, SC, William was a son of the late Gloria Wilson Wiggins and Huel Wiggins.

Billy steadfastly served our local community with twenty-five years of law enforcement and civil service. Rising through the ranks, he proudly retired...

Joseph "Big Joe" Gawrych

Aug 26, 2023

 

Joseph Frederick Gawrych, 94, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Born on January 15, 1929, in North Haven, CT, Joe was a son of the late Sophie Dombrowski Gawrych and Joseph Frederick Gawrych, Sr.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Barbara (Bobbie) May Wallace Gawrych and his son, Steven...

Keith Brian Mason

Aug 25, 2023

Keith Brian Mason, 66, of Charleston, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 25, 2023, following a brief illness. 

He was born on April 3, 1957, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Leon "Coke" Wilson Mason and Dorcas Myers Mason and grew up the youngest of three brothers in Kernersville, NC.

Keith graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, NC, with a...

William Decatur Sonenberg

Aug 25, 2023

William Decatur Sonenberg, found eternal peace on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Born on January 21,1989 in Alpharetta, Georgia, Decatur graduated from Orangeburg Preparatory School where he was President of the Student Body and attended The College of Charleston.

Decatur's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished moments. He leaves behind a legacy that touched the lives of...

Patricia Anne Walker

Aug 25, 2023

 

Patricia Anne Walker, 73, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.   Born on January 27, 1950 in Trenton, NJ; Patricia was the only daughter of Catherine Rauch (Sansone) and Gustav Rauch.   Patricia led a full and active life, celebrating over 32 years as an educator. She stayed involved in her community through many...

George Wright Leber

Aug 24, 2023

George Wright Leber, 90, passed away August 24, 2023, while in Hospice care at The Oaks at Mt Pleasant. Born on July 12, 1933, in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Andrew and Madeline Leber. George was also preceded in death by his sister Jane Ann Hendrickson (William) and stepmother Florence Leber.

George is survived by his wife Margaret (Marge)...

Deacon Daniel Joseph McNerny

Aug 21, 2023

Deacon Daniel Joseph McNerny, 83, of Summerville, SC, entered eternal life in Heaven on Monday, August 21, 2023. 

Born on March 18, 1940, in Sayreville, NJ, he was the son of the late Marie Brennan McNerny and Thomas McNerny. 

Dan grew up in South Amboy, NJ where he attended St. Mary Elementary School and Perth Amboy Vocational High School.  After...

Nicolas Billena Arcalas

Aug 19, 2023

Nicolas Billena Arcalas, 95, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. 

He was born on January 24, 1928 in Santa Ilocos Sur, Philippines.

Nicolas graduated from Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting.  He retired as a Division Chief from Social Security System, Manila Philippines.  In 1951 he married Juanita Quinit and...

William Smith

Aug 19, 2023

William Steven Smith, 74, of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family while listening to his favorite music.

Born on June 26, 1949, in New Rochelle, NY, Bill was the son of Dorothea Smith (Dawkins) and the late William J. Smith, Jr.

Bill was many things in...

Harvey "Butch" Allen Goldman, Jr.

Aug 18, 2023

 

Harvey Allen "Butch" Goldman Jr., 64 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Born on November 2, 1958 in Greenville, Mississippi, Butch is the son of Harvey Goldman, Sr. and the late Martha "Libby" Goldman.

After living in The Netherlands and New Mexico, Butch moved to the Charleston area in 1964 and called Goose...

David Eugene Snider

Aug 15, 2023

David Eugene Snider, 67, of Sandy Run, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, with his loving wife by his side, as she was always.

  Dave was born on December 24, 1955, in Welch, West Virginia, to a family that loved him so well for all of their days. After working in coal mines for many years,...