Aug 21, 2020

GROVETOWN, GA– Diane P. Austin, age 60, died Friday, August 21, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, GA.

Diane was born April 16, 1960 at Ft. Dix, New Jersey to Sanae Schneierson and the late Leo Pieczynski.

Survivors include four children, Mike O’Brien (Kim), Leah O’Brien, Megan Edwards (Bobby), and Abigail James (Robbie); eight grandchildren;...

Aug 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Michael Kaminsky Jr., age 93, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at University Hospital following a brief illness.

Mr. Kaminsky was born April 24, 1927 in Carnegie, PA to the late Michael Kaminsky Sr. and the late Christine Pruss Kaminsky. He loved education and was the only student at his school to receive a full...

Aug 11, 2020

AIKEN - Steven Richard "Steve" Buchmiller, 71, entered peacefully into rest August 11, 2020 at The Ridge Rehabilitation facility and nursing care after a long-term illness.

Steven was born August 27, 1948. Native to Aiken, SC, he graduated from Aiken High School in 1968. He spent most of his life in security work before retiring. Steven had...

Aug 9, 2020

Patricia (Knapp) Mullen, 70, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away suddenly at her home in Warrenville, SC and entered a brand new and glorious life on August 9th, 2020.

After graduating from Beaver Falls High School in 1968, she attended Penn State University; where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. For over 35 years in the...

Aug 8, 2020

Aiken, SC – Deane Frank Brown, 81, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Aiken Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Deane is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Wynell (Winnie) A. Brown whom he married on March 28, 1984 in Aiken SC.

Deane was born in Gilbertville, MA to his parents, the...

Aug 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mary Ann Kolar, age 86, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Mary Ann was born August 24, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles G. Kolar and the late Anna Clair Kolar. She received her Bachelor of Education in English from Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI. She was a former Adrian Dominican...

Aug 5, 2020

Mrs. Phyllis Jean James, 87, of Aiken, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2020.

Funeral services will be private at Southlawn Cemetery and are under the care of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME.

Born on November 20, 1932, in Tazewell, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Velma Summers. Phyllis lived in Clay, West Virginia in...

Aug 1, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Alexis Caraballo Sr., age 59, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Al was born September 18, 1960 in Caguas, Puerto Rico to the late Wifredo Caraballo and Saturnina Vega. At the age of nine, he moved to Brooklyn, NY. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. He had been a resident...

Aug 1, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Steven James Apida, age 54, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Steven was born in Glen Ellyn, IL to Rod Apida and the late Diane Richie. He had been a resident of Aiken, SC for the past three years, having previously lived in Merriam, KS. He had an amazing mechanical mind and...

Jul 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Robert Joseph Vachon of 3168 Montcastle Drive Aiken passed away peacefully on July 31, 2020. Mr. Vachon was born in Bennington, Vermont on February 1, 1927. The son of the late Joseph T. Vachon and Alice Houran Vachon, Mr. Vachon graduated from Bennington schools and after serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II attended...

Jul 30, 2020

JACKSON, SC – Edith Lois Dichiara, age 71, entered into rest Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Edie, as she was affectionately known, was born September 18, 1948 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Edwin G. Parke Sr. and the late Alice Elizabeth Parke. She had been a resident of the area since 1983. She was an...

Jul 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Henry Edward Krippner, age 87, passed away at home on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Henry was born on January 19, 1933 to the late Henry Krippner and the late Marie Kotnaur Krippner in Chicago, Illinois.

Henry spent the first 64 years of his life in Illinois, where he raised three sons and...

Jul 26, 2020

Mark Leon Morin, 66, beloved husband of Pamela Addonizio Morin, passed away on July 26, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center following an illness.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave. SW, Aiken, SC 29801

Expressions of sympathy for the family may be made by visiting...

Jul 23, 2020

Hannelore J. Rathert, 88, of Aiken passed away July 23, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Arrangments will be announced by The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234).

Expressions of sympathy for the Rathert family may be made by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com

Jul 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – William “Bill” Cobbs Jr., age 81, passed away July 23, 2020.

Bill was born October 7, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William C. Cobbs Sr. and the late Margaret Elliott Cobbs. He proudly served his country in the US Army and retired as an Electrical Engineer with Westinghouse / Savannah River Site....

Jul 22, 2020

April Thomas, 61, of Aiken, SC passed away Wednesday, July 22. 2020 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta Ga.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801

Expressions of sympathy for the Thomas family may be made...

Jul 21, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Graveside services for Nadine Keel Gregory, age 99, who entered into rest July 21, 2020 at Pepper Hill Nursing & Rehab, will be Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Social Distancing will be observed. You may view the livestream of the service by visiting the official George Funeral Home & Cremation Center...

Jul 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC –Ronald James “Ron” Jakubec, age 77, passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 19, 2020.

Ron was born September 26, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Emily Jakubec. He served with honor in the US Army where he was stationed in France. He went on to become a successful...

Jul 14, 2020

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Clifton Ricky Bates, 24, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in North Augusta, SC. Clifton was loved by everyone the moment he was born on March 14, 1996.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Crystal and Scott Kraft of Aiken, SC; his father Glenn Bates of North Augusta;...

Jul 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Yates Azey Fox, age 66, entered into rest July 13, 2020.

Yates was born October 26, 1953 to the late Trudell Pheonix “Duck” and Yvonne W. Fox.

Yates attended The Kirk School and Tri-Development. He loved Charlie Brown, Winnie the Pooh, and his family.

Yates is survived by a brother,...