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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Suzanne Wilcox Zahl

Suzanne Wilcox Zahl

May 18, 2023

SUZANNE ELIZABETH WILCOX ZAHL, 84, beloved wife of the late Roy Zahl, passed away Thursday morning, May 18, 2023 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A native of New Haven, CT, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Albert Monroe and Pauline Suzanne Linaberry Wilcox, Jr. She lived most of her life in Aiken County before moving to...

Brian Karahalios

Brian Karahalios

May 18, 2023

Brian Anthony Karahalios, 36, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away suddenly in Aiken, SC, on May 18, 2023.  He was born in Jacksonville, FL, on April 14, 1987, the son of Paul and Barbara Karahalios. 

He first attended Christ the King School, where he established so many of the close friendships he valued up until his death.

Brian had a...

Shirley Ann Collert

Shirley Ann Collert

May 16, 2023

SHIRLEY ANN COLLERT, 87, beloved wife of George T. Collert, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Lakewood, NJ, Shirley was a daughter of the late Richard and Alberta Applegate Wallace.  She grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Lakewood High School.  She was a homemaker and had made Aiken her home since...

Harold "Hal" L. Peck

Harold "Hal" L. Peck

May 16, 2023

HAROLD L. “HAL” PECK, 100, beloved husband of the late Gwen Bailie Peck, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

A native of Rush County, IN, Hal was a son of the late Arthur and Bertha Platt Peck.  He was a proud veteran, serving in the Army during World War II.  He was a retired insurance executive.

Survivors include two sons,...

Gisela Ecktman

Gisela Ecktman

May 14, 2023

Gisela Ecktman, 84, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, in The Hills of Cumberland Village.

A native of German, Gisela immigrated to the United States in the early 1950’s would go on to become a United States Citizen. She moved to Aiken in 2018 from Chesterfield, IN.  She had an incredible passion for dogs, especially German Shepherds.

Survivors include her...

David Michael Mallett

David Michael Mallett

May 13, 2023

WINDSOR, SC - Mr. David Michael Mallett, 83, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.

David Michael Mallett was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1939. He is the second child of Eleanor (Heath) Mallett and John C. Mallett and was a younger brother to the eldest, John Mallett. Six months after his birth, his family moved to the Los Angeles...

Nancy A. Eynon

Nancy A. Eynon

May 11, 2023

Nancy Appleman Eynon of Aiken, SC, passed away on May 11, 2023. Nancy was born on March 12, 1931 to Lawrence and Margaret Appleman at the Columbia Womens Hospital in Washington, DC. After graduating from Wilson High School in 1949, she went on to study at Southern Seminary College in Virginia. In 1953, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Everett...

Anne Taylor Coscioni

Anne Taylor Coscioni

May 8, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Anne Taylor Coscioni, 83, beloved wife of William Joseph “Bill” Coscioni, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. Anne was born on August 28, 1939 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Edwin P. and Angie M. Taylor. She spent her formative years in Greenwood, SC before moving to Aiken in 1963. She was previously employed with GeorgiaLina...

Marlene Carol Gates

Marlene Carol Gates

May 8, 2023

Windsor, SC - Marlene Carol Gates, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Windsor, South Carolina, surrounded by family on May 8, 2023. Marlene was born on December 15, 1935 to Irwin H. & Audrey(Hakes) Webster.

She and her now deceased husband, Harry E. Gates lived most of their life in Upstate NY. In 2001, they moved to Windsor...

Jack Raymond Lee

Jack Raymond Lee

May 7, 2023

Jack Raymond Lee, 75, beloved husband of Donna Wilks Lee, passed away Sunday evening, May 7, 2023 in his home.

A native of Seattle, WA, Jack was a son of the late James Paul and Doris Marie Adams Lee.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Jack graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Mechanical Engineering as well...

Stewart Hamill Harris

Stewart Hamill Harris

May 4, 2023

 

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Stewart Hamill Harris, 74, died recently in his sleep.

     He was born on February 13, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama to Joseph Herbert and Rosa Stewart Harris. He moved to Aiken with his family in 1957 and attended Mead Hall School, Kennedy Jr High School and graduated from Aiken High School in 1967.

     Music...

David Joseph Siedling

David Joseph Siedling

May 2, 2023

 

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - David Joseph Siedling, 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home in North Augusta, South Carolina on May 2. 

David retired from the Air Force in 2005 following 23 years of honorable service to the nation.    David embraced the opportunities to travel and live life to the fullest all over the world as he served.  Upon...

Caryl Ann Miller

Caryl Ann Miller

Apr 30, 2023

Caryl Ann Miller (née Keil) passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 at the age of 85 following a brief illness. Caryl was born in Detroit, Michigan. She lived most of her life in Michigan, where she raised her children and spent as much time as possible enjoying their cottage on the St. Clair River. Caryl retired from General Motors...

Billy Joe Sprouse

Billy Joe Sprouse

Apr 26, 2023

NEW ELLENTON, SC - BILLY JOE SPROUSE, 87, husband of the late Joyce Culbertson Sprouse, passed away Wednesday morning, April 26, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

     Born in Greenville, SC, Billy Joe was a son of the late Joseph Samuel and Welborn Elizabeth Perry Sprouse.  He grew up in Hickory Tavern in Laurens County before...

Bruce Cousins

Bruce Cousins

Apr 26, 2023

Randolph “Bruce” Cousins, 81, of Aiken, South Carolina, and formerly of Penn Yan, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2023. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Trinity Hospice for their assistance with providing support and comfort to Bruce and his family. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in...

William Paul Berrie

William Paul Berrie

Apr 26, 2023

WILLIAM PAUL BERRIE, 99, beloved husband of the late Mary Carnell “Nell” Derrick Berrie, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in his home. 

A 3rd generation native and lifelong resident of Aiken, William was a son of the late William Ernest and Minnie Cato Berrie.  He was a proud Navy veteran and loved telling stories of his time serving...

Brian William Pengilly

Brian William Pengilly

Apr 25, 2023



 

Dr. Brian W. Pengilly passed away peacefully on April 25, at the age of 92, with his wife of 36 years at his side. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Peter and Michael.

 

Brian was born in 1930 to William Pengilly and Winifred Stone in Windlesham, England, and grew up in the County of...

Sharon Lenz Nix

Sharon Lenz Nix

Apr 24, 2023

AIKEN,SC - Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Sharon Marguerite Lenz Nix passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Center on April 24, 2023 surrounded by family. Her 76 years on this earth were marked by Sharon’s love for our Lord Jesus Christ and her family, her unceasing optimism, and care for others. Sharon was born on September 6, 1946 to the...

Elizabeth Carter Rainsford Coon

Elizabeth Carter Rainsford Coon

Apr 23, 2023

Aiken - Elizabeth Carter Rainsford Coon of Aiken died on April 23, 2023. 

Liz was born on February 22, 1929 in Jasper County, SC, the youngest of seven children of John David Carter, Sr. and Estelle Tison Carter. The family moved to Beaufort when she was an infant. Liz graduated from Beaufort High School in 1946 and from Winthrop...

Joyce Anne Marich

Joyce Anne Marich

Apr 22, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Joyce Anne Brenner Marich, 87, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. Joyce was born in West Hazelton, PA, daughter of the late Edward Brenner and Eva Brubaker Brenner. She worked for Bell South Telephone, and later worked with her husband in the company they owned and operated, Craft Metal Products. Joyce is survived by her loving husband...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Suzanne Wilcox Zahl

Suzanne Wilcox Zahl

May 18, 2023

SUZANNE ELIZABETH WILCOX ZAHL, 84, beloved wife of the late Roy Zahl, passed away Thursday morning, May 18, 2023 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A native of New Haven, CT, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Albert Monroe and Pauline Suzanne Linaberry Wilcox, Jr. She lived most of her life in Aiken County before moving to...

Brian Karahalios

Brian Karahalios

May 18, 2023

Brian Anthony Karahalios, 36, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away suddenly in Aiken, SC, on May 18, 2023.  He was born in Jacksonville, FL, on April 14, 1987, the son of Paul and Barbara Karahalios. 

He first attended Christ the King School, where he established so many of the close friendships he valued up until his death.

Brian had a...

Shirley Ann Collert

Shirley Ann Collert

May 16, 2023

SHIRLEY ANN COLLERT, 87, beloved wife of George T. Collert, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Lakewood, NJ, Shirley was a daughter of the late Richard and Alberta Applegate Wallace.  She grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Lakewood High School.  She was a homemaker and had made Aiken her home since...

Harold "Hal" L. Peck

Harold "Hal" L. Peck

May 16, 2023

HAROLD L. “HAL” PECK, 100, beloved husband of the late Gwen Bailie Peck, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

A native of Rush County, IN, Hal was a son of the late Arthur and Bertha Platt Peck.  He was a proud veteran, serving in the Army during World War II.  He was a retired insurance executive.

Survivors include two sons,...

Gisela Ecktman

Gisela Ecktman

May 14, 2023

Gisela Ecktman, 84, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, in The Hills of Cumberland Village.

A native of German, Gisela immigrated to the United States in the early 1950’s would go on to become a United States Citizen. She moved to Aiken in 2018 from Chesterfield, IN.  She had an incredible passion for dogs, especially German Shepherds.

Survivors include her...

David Michael Mallett

David Michael Mallett

May 13, 2023

WINDSOR, SC - Mr. David Michael Mallett, 83, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.

David Michael Mallett was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1939. He is the second child of Eleanor (Heath) Mallett and John C. Mallett and was a younger brother to the eldest, John Mallett. Six months after his birth, his family moved to the Los Angeles...

Nancy A. Eynon

Nancy A. Eynon

May 11, 2023

Nancy Appleman Eynon of Aiken, SC, passed away on May 11, 2023. Nancy was born on March 12, 1931 to Lawrence and Margaret Appleman at the Columbia Womens Hospital in Washington, DC. After graduating from Wilson High School in 1949, she went on to study at Southern Seminary College in Virginia. In 1953, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Everett...

Anne Taylor Coscioni

Anne Taylor Coscioni

May 8, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Anne Taylor Coscioni, 83, beloved wife of William Joseph “Bill” Coscioni, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. Anne was born on August 28, 1939 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Edwin P. and Angie M. Taylor. She spent her formative years in Greenwood, SC before moving to Aiken in 1963. She was previously employed with GeorgiaLina...

Marlene Carol Gates

Marlene Carol Gates

May 8, 2023

Windsor, SC - Marlene Carol Gates, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Windsor, South Carolina, surrounded by family on May 8, 2023. Marlene was born on December 15, 1935 to Irwin H. & Audrey(Hakes) Webster.

She and her now deceased husband, Harry E. Gates lived most of their life in Upstate NY. In 2001, they moved to Windsor...

Jack Raymond Lee

Jack Raymond Lee

May 7, 2023

Jack Raymond Lee, 75, beloved husband of Donna Wilks Lee, passed away Sunday evening, May 7, 2023 in his home.

A native of Seattle, WA, Jack was a son of the late James Paul and Doris Marie Adams Lee.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Jack graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Mechanical Engineering as well...

Stewart Hamill Harris

Stewart Hamill Harris

May 4, 2023

 

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Stewart Hamill Harris, 74, died recently in his sleep.

     He was born on February 13, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama to Joseph Herbert and Rosa Stewart Harris. He moved to Aiken with his family in 1957 and attended Mead Hall School, Kennedy Jr High School and graduated from Aiken High School in 1967.

     Music...

David Joseph Siedling

David Joseph Siedling

May 2, 2023

 

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - David Joseph Siedling, 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home in North Augusta, South Carolina on May 2. 

David retired from the Air Force in 2005 following 23 years of honorable service to the nation.    David embraced the opportunities to travel and live life to the fullest all over the world as he served.  Upon...

Caryl Ann Miller

Caryl Ann Miller

Apr 30, 2023

Caryl Ann Miller (née Keil) passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 at the age of 85 following a brief illness. Caryl was born in Detroit, Michigan. She lived most of her life in Michigan, where she raised her children and spent as much time as possible enjoying their cottage on the St. Clair River. Caryl retired from General Motors...

Billy Joe Sprouse

Billy Joe Sprouse

Apr 26, 2023

NEW ELLENTON, SC - BILLY JOE SPROUSE, 87, husband of the late Joyce Culbertson Sprouse, passed away Wednesday morning, April 26, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

     Born in Greenville, SC, Billy Joe was a son of the late Joseph Samuel and Welborn Elizabeth Perry Sprouse.  He grew up in Hickory Tavern in Laurens County before...

Bruce Cousins

Bruce Cousins

Apr 26, 2023

Randolph “Bruce” Cousins, 81, of Aiken, South Carolina, and formerly of Penn Yan, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2023. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Trinity Hospice for their assistance with providing support and comfort to Bruce and his family. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in...

William Paul Berrie

William Paul Berrie

Apr 26, 2023

WILLIAM PAUL BERRIE, 99, beloved husband of the late Mary Carnell “Nell” Derrick Berrie, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in his home. 

A 3rd generation native and lifelong resident of Aiken, William was a son of the late William Ernest and Minnie Cato Berrie.  He was a proud Navy veteran and loved telling stories of his time serving...

Brian William Pengilly

Brian William Pengilly

Apr 25, 2023



 

Dr. Brian W. Pengilly passed away peacefully on April 25, at the age of 92, with his wife of 36 years at his side. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Peter and Michael.

 

Brian was born in 1930 to William Pengilly and Winifred Stone in Windlesham, England, and grew up in the County of...

Sharon Lenz Nix

Sharon Lenz Nix

Apr 24, 2023

AIKEN,SC - Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Sharon Marguerite Lenz Nix passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Center on April 24, 2023 surrounded by family. Her 76 years on this earth were marked by Sharon’s love for our Lord Jesus Christ and her family, her unceasing optimism, and care for others. Sharon was born on September 6, 1946 to the...

Elizabeth Carter Rainsford Coon

Elizabeth Carter Rainsford Coon

Apr 23, 2023

Aiken - Elizabeth Carter Rainsford Coon of Aiken died on April 23, 2023. 

Liz was born on February 22, 1929 in Jasper County, SC, the youngest of seven children of John David Carter, Sr. and Estelle Tison Carter. The family moved to Beaufort when she was an infant. Liz graduated from Beaufort High School in 1946 and from Winthrop...

Joyce Anne Marich

Joyce Anne Marich

Apr 22, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Joyce Anne Brenner Marich, 87, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. Joyce was born in West Hazelton, PA, daughter of the late Edward Brenner and Eva Brubaker Brenner. She worked for Bell South Telephone, and later worked with her husband in the company they owned and operated, Craft Metal Products. Joyce is survived by her loving husband...

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