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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Erinne McVicker Blackwell
Aug 6, 2024
ERINNE McVICKER BLACKWELL, 52, beloved wife of Gary J. Blackwell, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Aiken, Erinne was a daughter of Susan Sims Jurgensen and the late William Lynn McVicker. She lived most of her life in Aiken and graduated from South Aiken High School. She...
Susan Adele Smith Dasse
Aug 5, 2024
Susan Adele Smith Dasse, 70, beloved wife of Douglas A. Dasse, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Northbrook, IL, Susan was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Marguerite Canty Smith. Sue worked her way up from a clerk in a small clothing store to an executive with numerous retail companies across the...
Charles Raymond Leidheiser
Aug 4, 2024
Aiken, SC bids a heartfelt farewell to a cherished member of its community, Dr. Charles Raymond Leidheiser DO, 88, a man adored deeply by his loving wife, Doris Elaine Darr Leidheiser. His life journey ended serenely on Sunday, August 4th.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life...
Donald Albert Matera
Aug 2, 2024
In the early morning on August 2nd after family had visited and come to say goodbye, with his wife of 47 years by his side, Donald or “Matera” as he was affectionately called by his wife Pat, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Donald Albert Matera was born in Islip, Long Island, NY on July 22, 1946...
Steven Michel
Jul 29, 2024
Steven Michel passed peacefully at home July 29th 2024 at age 79.
Steve was born on December 17th, 1944, and was a resident of Aiken, South Carolina. Steve was married to the love of his life, Kathi, when they first met and lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. Steve’s career as a CPA in Chicago, followed by CFO/VP Hilton Gaming Corporation and...
Rodney Henry Smith
Jul 28, 2024
RODNEY HENRY SMITH, 78, beloved husband of Alice Cook Smith, passed away Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 at his residence.
A native of Edgefield. Rodney was a son of the late Henry Willie and Ida Mae Chavis Smith. He lived most of his life in Aiken and retired from Harvey Hubbell.
Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Alice; a godchild, Trey...
Gary Ord Percival
Jul 26, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Gary Ord Percival, 80, beloved husband of Colleen Percival passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital with his loving family by his side.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Gary was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Percival. Gary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, received his bachelor's degree from Penn State University...
Vincent Thomas Perno
Jul 25, 2024
Wagener, SC – Mr. Vincent Thomas Perno, 80, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Vincent was born in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Frank and Rose (Scialabba) Perno. He was a former Sales Manager for Philadelphia Ball and Roller Bearing Co. Philadelphia PA.
Vincent is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Phyllis Ann Binkowski Perno; daughters, Phyllis (Tim) O’Neill,...
Helen Ann Thompson
Jul 25, 2024
Aiken - Mrs. Helen Ann Thompson, 88, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Maureen Wolf Zaniel
Jul 24, 2024
Maureen Wolf Zaniel, born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 73. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Evelyn Goss Wolf. Maureen moved to the Washington, DC area in 1978 to attend Georgetown Law, where she graduated with a JD in 1981. She dedicated over 30 years of...
Billy Joe Reedy, Jr.
Jul 22, 2024
BILLY JOE REEDY, JR., 46, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 in Aiken County.
A native of Gallatin, TN, Billy was a son of the late Billly Joe Reedy, Sr., and Linda McCall Reedy. He moved to Aiken 20 years ago from Tennessee and was employed at Mark Anthony Brewing Company in Columbia, SC. He was an avid Alabama fan.
Surviving are...
Carol Uprichard Garrett
Jul 22, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Carol has completed her journey through the many stages of Dementia. She passed away calmly at The Place at Shadow Oaks. Carol was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Helen Hilton Uprichard Marshall and Jack Hampton Uprichard.
She is survived by her husband Ron of Aiken and daughters Leigh Garrett Norton (Michael) of Aiken and Mary Catharine...
Donna Lee Hunkele
Jul 21, 2024
Aiken, SC - Donna Lee Hunkele, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 80. Donna is survived by her devoted husband Bill, their five children her daughters, Michelle (Tom) Giles of Buffalo, NY, Debbie (Jay) Russell of Arcadia, KS and her three sons Steve (Renee) Farmer of Waxhaw, NC,...
William B Roberts
Jul 19, 2024
Aiken – Mr. William B Roberts “Bill”, 90, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. William was married for over 67 years to his beloved wife, Margaret Ann (nee) Corley, who passed away in October, 2021.
He is survived by three children, Susan Roberts of New Jersey, Corley Roberts of Nashville, Tennessee, and William Roberts of Dallas, TX; his grandchildren, Sarah and...
James George Dallmann
Jul 19, 2024
James (Jim) George Dallmann 83, passed suddenly and peacefully at home, after a perfectly ordinary day Friday, July 19, 2024.
Jim made his career as a banker in Milwaukee and retired to South Carolina where he found wonderful, steadfast friends. A part of his heart remained on the farm and in the deep green woods of Northern Wisconsin.
After his family, Jim...
Janice Lynn White
Jul 17, 2024
JANICE LYNN WHITE, 59, widow of Dan White, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in her home.
A native of Joliet, IL, Janice was a daughter of JoAnn Staniszewski Casper and the late Eugene J. Sartori. She grew up in Illinois before moving to West Palm Beach, FL. She made Aiken County her home in 2009 and founded God it Made...
Ronald Joseph Albertelli
Jul 16, 2024
Mr. Ronald J. Albertelli went to his heavenly home Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Born in Winchester, Massachusetts on 8-25-44, he moved to Aiken, SC in 1987 to manage the R E Phelon plant. While singing in the Living Christmas Tree at Millbrook Baptist, he met his future wife. They dated for 24 years before marrying on 5-1-2010. Starting in 1999, together...
Carol Fookes Ryder
Jul 15, 2024
AIKEN, South Carolina – Carol Fookes Ryder, 90, passed away on July 15, 2024. Carol was born in New Rochelle, NY, in 1933, the first daughter of the late Raymond and Hedwig Fookes.
In 1955, she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and married Frederick Dodson Ryder. Mr. and Mrs. Ryder moved to...
Chance Eugene Heath
Jul 14, 2024
JACKSON, SC – CHANCE EUGENE HEATH, 23, beloved husband of Lauren Gore Heath, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Chance was a son of Phillip Eugene Heath and Denise Brannon Edwards. He owned Heath Lawn Care and was a member of Hollow Creek Baptist Church. Known for his boundless...
Jacob "Jay" Judy, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Jacob “Jay” Burns Judy, Jr., 68, entered eternal rest on July 12, 2024, at his home in Graniteville, South Carolina. His wife, Anita K. Judy, was by his side when he passed due to progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Born on March 7, 1956, the first son of Jacob B Judy and Elizabeth Snell Judy. He grew up in Orangeburg...
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Erinne McVicker Blackwell
Aug 6, 2024
ERINNE McVICKER BLACKWELL, 52, beloved wife of Gary J. Blackwell, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Aiken, Erinne was a daughter of Susan Sims Jurgensen and the late William Lynn McVicker. She lived most of her life in Aiken and graduated from South Aiken High School. She...
Susan Adele Smith Dasse
Aug 5, 2024
Susan Adele Smith Dasse, 70, beloved wife of Douglas A. Dasse, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Northbrook, IL, Susan was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Marguerite Canty Smith. Sue worked her way up from a clerk in a small clothing store to an executive with numerous retail companies across the...
Charles Raymond Leidheiser
Aug 4, 2024
Aiken, SC bids a heartfelt farewell to a cherished member of its community, Dr. Charles Raymond Leidheiser DO, 88, a man adored deeply by his loving wife, Doris Elaine Darr Leidheiser. His life journey ended serenely on Sunday, August 4th.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life...
Donald Albert Matera
Aug 2, 2024
In the early morning on August 2nd after family had visited and come to say goodbye, with his wife of 47 years by his side, Donald or “Matera” as he was affectionately called by his wife Pat, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Donald Albert Matera was born in Islip, Long Island, NY on July 22, 1946...
Steven Michel
Jul 29, 2024
Steven Michel passed peacefully at home July 29th 2024 at age 79.
Steve was born on December 17th, 1944, and was a resident of Aiken, South Carolina. Steve was married to the love of his life, Kathi, when they first met and lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. Steve’s career as a CPA in Chicago, followed by CFO/VP Hilton Gaming Corporation and...
Rodney Henry Smith
Jul 28, 2024
RODNEY HENRY SMITH, 78, beloved husband of Alice Cook Smith, passed away Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 at his residence.
A native of Edgefield. Rodney was a son of the late Henry Willie and Ida Mae Chavis Smith. He lived most of his life in Aiken and retired from Harvey Hubbell.
Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Alice; a godchild, Trey...
Gary Ord Percival
Jul 26, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Gary Ord Percival, 80, beloved husband of Colleen Percival passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital with his loving family by his side.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Gary was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Percival. Gary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, received his bachelor's degree from Penn State University...
Vincent Thomas Perno
Jul 25, 2024
Wagener, SC – Mr. Vincent Thomas Perno, 80, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Vincent was born in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Frank and Rose (Scialabba) Perno. He was a former Sales Manager for Philadelphia Ball and Roller Bearing Co. Philadelphia PA.
Vincent is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Phyllis Ann Binkowski Perno; daughters, Phyllis (Tim) O’Neill,...
Helen Ann Thompson
Jul 25, 2024
Aiken - Mrs. Helen Ann Thompson, 88, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Maureen Wolf Zaniel
Jul 24, 2024
Maureen Wolf Zaniel, born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 73. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Evelyn Goss Wolf. Maureen moved to the Washington, DC area in 1978 to attend Georgetown Law, where she graduated with a JD in 1981. She dedicated over 30 years of...
Billy Joe Reedy, Jr.
Jul 22, 2024
BILLY JOE REEDY, JR., 46, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 in Aiken County.
A native of Gallatin, TN, Billy was a son of the late Billly Joe Reedy, Sr., and Linda McCall Reedy. He moved to Aiken 20 years ago from Tennessee and was employed at Mark Anthony Brewing Company in Columbia, SC. He was an avid Alabama fan.
Surviving are...
Carol Uprichard Garrett
Jul 22, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Carol has completed her journey through the many stages of Dementia. She passed away calmly at The Place at Shadow Oaks. Carol was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Helen Hilton Uprichard Marshall and Jack Hampton Uprichard.
She is survived by her husband Ron of Aiken and daughters Leigh Garrett Norton (Michael) of Aiken and Mary Catharine...
Donna Lee Hunkele
Jul 21, 2024
Aiken, SC - Donna Lee Hunkele, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 80. Donna is survived by her devoted husband Bill, their five children her daughters, Michelle (Tom) Giles of Buffalo, NY, Debbie (Jay) Russell of Arcadia, KS and her three sons Steve (Renee) Farmer of Waxhaw, NC,...
William B Roberts
Jul 19, 2024
Aiken – Mr. William B Roberts “Bill”, 90, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. William was married for over 67 years to his beloved wife, Margaret Ann (nee) Corley, who passed away in October, 2021.
He is survived by three children, Susan Roberts of New Jersey, Corley Roberts of Nashville, Tennessee, and William Roberts of Dallas, TX; his grandchildren, Sarah and...
James George Dallmann
Jul 19, 2024
James (Jim) George Dallmann 83, passed suddenly and peacefully at home, after a perfectly ordinary day Friday, July 19, 2024.
Jim made his career as a banker in Milwaukee and retired to South Carolina where he found wonderful, steadfast friends. A part of his heart remained on the farm and in the deep green woods of Northern Wisconsin.
After his family, Jim...
Janice Lynn White
Jul 17, 2024
JANICE LYNN WHITE, 59, widow of Dan White, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in her home.
A native of Joliet, IL, Janice was a daughter of JoAnn Staniszewski Casper and the late Eugene J. Sartori. She grew up in Illinois before moving to West Palm Beach, FL. She made Aiken County her home in 2009 and founded God it Made...
Ronald Joseph Albertelli
Jul 16, 2024
Mr. Ronald J. Albertelli went to his heavenly home Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Born in Winchester, Massachusetts on 8-25-44, he moved to Aiken, SC in 1987 to manage the R E Phelon plant. While singing in the Living Christmas Tree at Millbrook Baptist, he met his future wife. They dated for 24 years before marrying on 5-1-2010. Starting in 1999, together...
Carol Fookes Ryder
Jul 15, 2024
AIKEN, South Carolina – Carol Fookes Ryder, 90, passed away on July 15, 2024. Carol was born in New Rochelle, NY, in 1933, the first daughter of the late Raymond and Hedwig Fookes.
In 1955, she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and married Frederick Dodson Ryder. Mr. and Mrs. Ryder moved to...
Chance Eugene Heath
Jul 14, 2024
JACKSON, SC – CHANCE EUGENE HEATH, 23, beloved husband of Lauren Gore Heath, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Chance was a son of Phillip Eugene Heath and Denise Brannon Edwards. He owned Heath Lawn Care and was a member of Hollow Creek Baptist Church. Known for his boundless...
Jacob "Jay" Judy, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Jacob “Jay” Burns Judy, Jr., 68, entered eternal rest on July 12, 2024, at his home in Graniteville, South Carolina. His wife, Anita K. Judy, was by his side when he passed due to progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Born on March 7, 1956, the first son of Jacob B Judy and Elizabeth Snell Judy. He grew up in Orangeburg...
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