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(10-09-2024 - 10-16-2024)

Annette Zdun, 104, artist was advocate for democracy

October 10, 2024

Annette Latisha Zdun, 104, of Pawleys Island died Sept. 18.  She was 104.

She was born February 15, 1920, in Pittsville, Wisc., a daughter of John and Grace Eggen. She previous lived in Sarasota, Fla., and Wisconsin Rapids, Wisc. 

Early in her life, Mrs. Zdun was an educator and a practicing real estate agent. She was also an established artist, and her work was exhibited in local shows and galleries. She enjoyed spending time dancing and was an avid advocate for democracy.

She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and the Georgetown Watercolor Society.

She is survived by her son, Wallace Zeddun (Suzanne) of Pawleys Island; her grandson, Steve Zeddun (Jess) of Washington, D.C.; her great-grandchildren, Carter Zeddun and Skyler Zeddun of Washington, D.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

Her husbands, Carl Boettcher, Bill Holt and Edward Zdun, and another grandson, Richard Zeddun, died before her.

A celebration of her life will be held privately at a later date.

Memorials be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 65 Crooked Oak Dr., Pawleys Island, SC 29585 or the Wounded Warriors Project, 1990 Fordham Dr., Suite 100, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

Condolences may be sent at burroughsfh.com.

James DiFazio, 86, developed patents at IBM

October 10, 2024

James Joseph DiFazio died Oct. 4 in Murrells Inlet,  where he had lived for 30 years. He was 86.

He was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the son of Rosa Lanzarone and Egidio DiFazio. He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and attended Berklee School of Music and subsequently played drums professionally. 

He served in the Army from 1959 to 1961 and was then employed at IBM, where he contributed to several patents before retiring in 1993. 

Mr. DiFazio was an accomplished photographer and enjoyed camping, fishing and the outdoors. 

He also volunteered at the Murrells Inlet VFW and American Legion.

He is survived by his daughters, Stacey DiFazio and Jocelyn Jackson; his sisters, Anne French and Vini Owsiany; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be private. 

Memorials may be made to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at  cdceportal.va.gov.

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