Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Aug 7, 2017

John T. Graves, Jr. died August 7th, 2017 after a long illness at the age of 79. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eunice Anderson Graves and John Tamplet Graves, Sr., as well as his daughter Elizabeth Anne Graves. Surviving are his wife of 59 years Janice Benton Graves, children Michael (Valerie) Graves, Teresa Graves (Don) Porter,...

Aug 7, 2017

William R. Bauer, 85, of Bluffton, S.C., formerly of Gaithersburg, Md., passed away at home on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born in Camden, N.J., son of the late Andrew Bauer and Mabel Mueller. Bauer held a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively....

Aug 6, 2017

Lois “Jeanne” Pontarelli, age 90, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Rosemont, PA died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Hilton Head Hospital. Mrs. Pontarelli was born on July 29, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Horace Rawhin Robson and Emma Mae Robson. Jeanne was a licensed genealogist and shared her time as a volunteer with the...

Aug 6, 2017

John Pugzles died peacefully, in the company of family and favorite music, on August 6, 2017 in Charleston, SC at the age of 67. John was born in Hartford, CT to the late Anthony D. Pugzles and Elizabeth F. Pugzles. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Susan Pugzles, who shared wonderful adventures with him in...

Aug 6, 2017

Margaret Phillips Pitts “Bonka” died peacefully at Bloom at Belfair on August 6, 2017 in Bluffton SC at the age of 93. Margaret is survived by her children Susan Stults of Ridgeland SC, Lisa Pitts-Kremer (Kevin) of Bluffton SC and Brian C Pitts of Bluffton SC. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Joy Stults Farrugia (Gene), Christie Stults,...

Aug 5, 2017

Val John Gluch, 86, of Bluffton died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Hilton Head Hospital. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 31 St. Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909.

Aug 5, 2017

Age 75, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 23, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA. Marilyn (nicknamed Boofer since childhood) is the daughter of the late Richard C. and Loveday (Johnston) Sauer. She received a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education...

Aug 1, 2017

Lyndia Faye Moody Daniels was born April 17, 1942 in South Carolina and was called home by her Lord on August 1, 2017. She moved from Hardeeville, SC on a couple of occasions to Florida and Pennsylvania but she always came back to her roots and family in Hardeeville, SC where she spent her last days. Lyndia was preceded...

Jul 31, 2017

Horace Bartow “H.B.” Woods, Jr., age 88, of Tickton Hall, SC passed away on July 31, 2017, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston after a short illness. Mr. Woods was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years Betty Eugenia Groover Woods.

Mr. Woods was predeceased by his sons, Darrell Bryce Woods...

Jul 29, 2017

Donald Robert Tuten, 74 of Furman, SC passed away on July 29, 2017 at Hampton County Regional Hospital, Hampton, SC after a brief illness. Mr. Tuten was born in Pineland, SC on August 15, 1942 to the late Donald Charlie Tuten and Gladys Lucille Long Tuten. Mr. Tuten was a Truck Driver for Youmans Farms of Furman; life member...

Jul 29, 2017

Fred G. Matheson, 81 of Hilton Head, SC passed away suddenly at his home on July 29, 2017. He was born in Ridgway, PA on November 24, 1935 to the late Sherwood and Ethel Matheson. Fred was devoted to his family and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth / BJ (Josephson) Matheson of St. Mary's, PA,...

Jul 28, 2017

Roy J. Secrest (Chip), died peacefully on July 28, 2017 at his home after dealing with cancer for over 10 years.

Chip was born on October 8, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to Roy J. Secrest Jr. and Juliann Schilling Secrest. He lived in Delaware, Ohio and graduated from Delaware Hayes High School in 1981. He worked in...

Jul 26, 2017

Allan Cosgrove, age 82, of Bluffton, SC died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at home. Mr. Cosgrove was born on May 28, 1935 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late J. Arthur Cosgrove and LaVange Mulloy Cosgrove. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the MGA and Couples Golf Club of Sun City. He also enjoyed...

Jul 25, 2017

Francis Robert Cramer Jr. “Bubba” of Grays, SC passed away on Tuesday, July 25th. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Cramer; brothers and sisters, Marion Cramer (Trudy) and Richard Cramer both of Bluffton, Chris Cramer (Glenda) of Ridgeland, Evelyn Gross (Hugh) of Guyton, GA., Melanie Broome of Hardeeville, Dawn Goggans of Ridgeland, Marty Thompson (Larry) of Bloomingdale, GA,...

Jul 25, 2017

Rose Marie Garofolo Fierick, age 74, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Newfield, NJ died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at home.

Rose was born on October 14, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Eva and Dominic Garofolo. At a young age, Rose and her family moved to a small farm in Franklin Township, NJ...

Jul 24, 2017

Anthony Zecchitella, age 91, of Bluffton and formerly of Long Island died Monday, July 24, 2017 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center. Mr. Zecchitella was born on February 26, 1926 in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Anna and Antonio Zecchitella. He attended New York University until he was called upon to serve the United States Army Air Corps...

Jul 23, 2017

Luciana “Lu” de Cassia Gualberto da Silva Candido Alves Van Voris, age 45, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of south Florida died Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Atlanta, GA. Lu was born on November 26, 1971 in Recife, Brazil. She was a graduate of the University of Pernambuco where she earned a degree in physical education. Following her formal...

Jul 22, 2017

John Toth, age 73, of Hilton Head, SC and formerly of Edison, NJ died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Hilton Head Hospital. Mr. Toth was born on July 30, 1943 in Rahway, NJ, the son of the late John and Helen Toth. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War as a helicopter...

Jul 22, 2017

Louis Anthony Casolo, Sr., passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Lou was born on February 17, 1936, in Stamford, Connecticut, and was the son of the late Luigi and Antoinette Casolo. At Stamford High School, he was a Senior Officer in...

Jul 20, 2017

Lorraine (Dolly) Melazzo, 88, formerly of Forked River, NJ and Brooklyn, NY, most recently resided in Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2017 at Hilton Head Hospital.

Dolly was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 18, 1929. She was happily married to John Melazzo for 62 years prior to his death on August 15, 2012....