Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Aug 6, 2020

Toufic Aboukhater, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Bluffton, SC on August 6, 2020.

Mr. Aboukhater was born in Tiberias, Palestine, on December 9, 1934, and later emigrated with his family to Lebanon. He went on to enjoy a long and successful career as a businessman and private investor. He joined the Shell Company in...

Aug 5, 2020

Larry Kowitt, 82, of Bluffton, SC, died peacefully at home on August 5, 2020. Larry is survived by his wife of 59 years Susan, their son Matthew and wife Casey Inman, daughter Jennifer Boerner and husband John, daughter Stefanie, grandsons Quinn, Nolan, and Holden, and sister Sandy Toback. Born Larry Itzkowitz on April 3, 1938 to parents Isadore Edward...

Aug 5, 2020

Sandra Elaine Locklar Fuhrman, of Bluffton and widow of Michael Fuhrman went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 5, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital.

Mrs. Fuhrman was born in Columbus, Ga on January 19, 1943 to the late James Jernigan Locklar and Helen Louise Locklar.  She was preceded in death by her grandson Khrystian...

Aug 5, 2020

Eileen Dantzler Ulmer, age 96 of Ridgeland and widow of Esman S. Ulmer Jr. passed away on August 5, 2020 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Ulmer was born in Cameron, SC on October 14, 1923 to the late Willie Hutto Dantzler and Daisy Austin Dantzler.

During World War II, Mrs. Ulmer worked in the War...

Aug 4, 2020

Bernard William Sullivan “Bill”, age 82, of Bluffton passed away on August 4, 2020 at his home.

Bill was born on July 22, 1938 on Utica, New York to the late Bernard William Sullivan and Sarah Slawson Sullivan.

Bill was a College Administrator for the Long Island University before moving to the Low country.  He...

Aug 3, 2020

Troy Lee Smith, 54, of Bluffton, SC passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home.

Troy was born June 4, 1966 in Marion, IN, the only son of Leland D. Smith and Rita Justice Smith. He was employed by Fairfield Gear Manufacturing Co. of Lafayette, IN for 25 years and attended Grace Chapel on Hilton Head...

Aug 3, 2020

Professional fisherman and boat captain, George Herbert Rennard Jr. (July 24, 1953­-August 3, 2020) followed his catch around the world for over twenty five years. During this time, he called the American Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Uruguay, Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tonga his home waters. In the 1980s and 1990’s, Captain Herb was one of the...

Aug 1, 2020

Susan Carol (Makarewicz) Mantuano passed peacefully in her sleep on August 1, 2020, at her home in Bluffton, South Carolina. Susan was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on January 23, 1949 to Bernard “Ben” and Caroline (Petrin) Makarewicz. She graduated from Tremper High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 1967 and thereafter attended college and obtained a two year associate degree. She...

Jul 31, 2020

LaNell Malphrus Smith, age 93, of Ridgeland and widow of Kenneth Nelson Smith, passed away on July 31 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.

In addition to her husband of 51 years, she is predeceased by her child Grayling Smith and her parents, Mable and Henry Malphrus.  LaNell was eight years old when her mother,...

Jul 30, 2020

Funeral Mass for Roland W. Petruzzi will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Jul 30, 2020

Herbert Crook, 84, passed away on July 30, 2020 at Ridgeland Nursing Center, Ridgeland, SC.

Mr. Crook was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 26, 1935 to the late Martoral Crook and Willie Mae Smith Crook.

He resided in Spartanburg for many years before moving to the South Carolina Low Country where he enjoyed his...

Jul 29, 2020

Edward J. Bloomer, 73 years old, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at NHC of Bluffton.

Edward was born January 22, 1947 and grew up in Jersey City, NJ. He married Linda Macaluso in September 1970. Together, they raised their family in Somerset, NJ. Edward earned his BS degree from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ...

Jul 29, 2020

Joseph Jerry Piazza, Sr., born January 10, 1946 in Rochester, New York passed away in the early hours of July 29, 2020 peacefully at home in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Joe is survived by his loving wife Annie Rogers Piazza, sons Joe Piazza (Marisa), Michael Piazza (Jill), Jeremy Long (Janise), daughter Catherine Mund (Thomas), and siblings Donald and...

Jul 28, 2020

Thomas Joseph Depa was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his family who loved him dearly; his loving wife Joan, his six children, all of which he was very proud of their accomplishments, sons: Michael(Tracey), Patrick, John(Xinmiao), David, and daughters: Kimberly(Michael Jones), Andrea(Steven Broaddus). He was also loved by his 15 beautiful grandchildren with their fun and...

Jul 28, 2020

Allan C Jackson, “Jack”, was born on April 9, 1939 in New York City.  He was the second eldest of 5 children.  In 1962, after graduating from Tech school,  Jack joined the US Air Force, where he was stationed in the Philippines, England, and numerous locations across the United States.  His military career, finally culminated with his retirement 20...

Jul 28, 2020

Thomas Jay “TJ” Blue, 77, went to Heaven Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Hospice Savannah in Savannah, GA.

Born on October 10, 1942 in Wyandotte, MI, TJ was the son of Kathleen Eileen Devlin Blue and Benjamin Jay Blue. He attended Dexter High School in Dexter, MI, received a BA from Eastern Michigan University, commissioned via US...

Jul 28, 2020

John Patrick Lavelle Sr, age 79, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

John was born on November 5 th , 1940 in Plainfield, NJ, the son of Irish immigrants, Michael Vincent Lavelle and Elizabeth Dougherty Lavelle.  He retired as a VP of finance from Michigan Hanger/Erico in 2000...

Jul 27, 2020

MARKL , Eva ( nee Steger )

On July 27, 2020 Eva passed away peacefully at home in Bluffton, South Carolina. Beloved wife of Walter Markl and devoted mother to Chris ( Amanda ) and Kevin ( Ashley ). Loving sister of Paul Steger ( Spring ) and wonderful aunt to Ryan ( Zoe ) , Corey...

Jul 26, 2020

Margaret Corby Owens was born in Charleston, SC, on April 18, 1921.  She was pre-deceased by her husband, Charles Edward Owens Jr. and her youngest daughter Norma Diane Owens.  Margaret is survived by her son, The Rev. Charles Edward Owens III (Rebecca) and her daughter, Margaret Owens Rogers, in addition to three grandchildren: Christopher Caraway Rogers (Nina), Charles Edward...

Jul 25, 2020

Kenneth Louis McElroy Jr. of Bluffton, SC passed away on 7/25/2020 at age 79, after a strong battle against Prostate/Bone cancer, with his wife and daughter by his side.

Born August 28 th 1940 in Washington DC, he was the son of Mary Louise McElroy and Kenneth L McElroy, Sr.

He lived in Washington D.C./Maryland...