Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Mar 15, 2024

George S. Shock Jr., age 74, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on March 15, 2024, after bravely battling Parkinson's Disease. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 8, 1949, he was the son of the late George S. Shock Sr. and Catherine (Schwilm) Shock.

George was the beloved husband of Lorraine Shock. He is survived by his loving...

Mar 14, 2024

James Walter Freiburger, Jr., 78, passed away in his sleep on March 14, 2024, at Canterfield of Bluffton, an assisted living facility.  Jim had been struggling to recover from a serious brain injury after a fall in early December.  The good Lord stepped in to end his suffering and take him to a better place.  He was preceded in...

Mar 12, 2024

Dean T. Koukos, D.O., 75 of Bluffton, SC died Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1948. He was the son of the late Theodore and Helen Koukos.

He is survived by his wife Dale Koukos of Bluffton, SC, one son, Chris (Carly) Koukos of Phoenixville, PA, step-daughters Lauren Belvedere of...

Mar 12, 2024

Nanci D. Buck passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born in 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She began dancing as a young girl and was trained in classical, jazz, and Afro-Cuban dance. After high school she moved to New York City and began dancing on Broadway and in night clubs. Eventually she was selected to perform in the...

Mar 10, 2024

Theresa A. Melillo passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024. Theresa was born on April 21, 1938, in Jersey City NJ, to parents Rocco and Antoniette Piscatelli who immigrated from Italy. She was predeceased by her sister and brother in law, Jean and Joseph Cetrullo of Belleville, NJ, and sister in law, Judy Melillo of Howell, NJ;  and survived...

Mar 9, 2024

George W. Davis III (Chef)

It is with great sadness that the family of  George W. Davis III, announces his passing on Saturday, March 9, at the age of 56 years old.  An accomplished Chef, caring son, loving brother and loyal friend, George was born on June 23, 1967 in Richmond, Virginia. George was preceded in death...

Mar 9, 2024

Leslie “Les” W. Matthews passed away on March 9, 2024 at the age of 77 in Bluffton, South Carolina. Born on November 20, 1946 in Hemingway, South Carolina, Les was known for his generosity and kindness, always placing his family at the forefront of his life.

Les is survived by his devoted wife Lynn of fifty years...

Mar 9, 2024

Alfred George Hofmann, 86, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a brief illness.  Born in New York, New York on October 23, 1937, he was the son of the late George Hofmann and Eliesabetta (Zink) Hofmann.

He is survived by his wife, Cathryn Haverly Hofmann of Bluffton, SC, two children, Erik Hofmann  of...

Mar 8, 2024

Nancy Rutledge Pogue, 89, of Bluffton, South Carolina died Friday, March 8, 2024 at Benton House of Bluffton.

Nancy, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Winston Rutledge of Louisville, Kentucky was born the 30th of August 1934. A direct descendent of Edward Rutledge and Arthur Middleton (signers of The Declaration of Independence from South Carolina), she was also...

Mar 7, 2024

Patricia A. Smith was called home on March 7, 2024, after a brief illness.

Patricia was born on March 9, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, the youngest of three children, to Patrick and Mary (Geraghty) Goonan.  She graduated from St. Vincents Nursing School in 1961.  She met the love of her life, James F. Smith Jr....

Mar 7, 2024

Our beloved Janet, 77, met her Savior face to face on March 7th at 6:44pm. She was born February 15, 1947 in Savannah, Ga and lived there many years. She was a long time member of Bible Baptist Church in Savannah, where she was saved in 1970 and taught 1st grade boys Sunday school.

She and her...

Mar 6, 2024

Pamela Marie was the first of three children born to Herbert and Marjorie Parker in Dickinson, North Dakota, on January 21, 1945.  Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Minot, ND, where siblings Herb Jr. and Zoe Ann were born.  Both parents worked in education at the college and high school level.

Pam began her schooling...

Mar 6, 2024

Peter Oliver Koning passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 78. Peter is survived by his brothers Andrew Koning, Christopher Koning, and Paul Koning; their wives Gretchen Koning, Pamela Koning, and Patricia Koning; and his brothers’ children and grandchildren. Peter is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Laura Patricia Koning; his parents Paul...

Mar 5, 2024

Matthew Joseph (Matty) Papka, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, found peace with the Lord on March 5, 2024, in Bluffton, SC. where he resided since 2001. Matthew was born on June 23, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa and was the youngest child to the late Joseph and Catherine Papka. He is also proceeded in death by his brother,...

Mar 4, 2024

Patricia L. Zenone, 88, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died Monday, March 4, 2024 after a brief illness, with her family by her side.

Patricia was born September, 1935 to Lester C. Larson and Margaret Coleman in Ridgway Pennsylvania. Her childhood home was one of the first to have a television set as her father worked at the...

Mar 4, 2024

Carol Sisk, age 82, cherished wife, beloved mother, loving grandmother and faithful Catholic, passed on March 4, 2024 after a short and sudden illness. She was at home in hospice care surrounded by family at the time of her peaceful death.

Carol was born in New York City on December 24, 1941 to the late John and...

Mar 3, 2024

In loving memory of Robert Winfield Broome, 75, who departed on March 3 at Benton House in Bluffton, South Carolina. Known affectionately as Bob or Bobby, he was born on May 19, 1948 in Monroe, North Carolina.

Preceded in death by his wife, Grace Rivers Broome, and parents, Boyd Douglas Broome and Marian Horton Broome. Survived by...

Mar 3, 2024

Mary Caroline Graham Highsmith, 95, passed away Sunday March 3rd, 2024. She was born July 29, 1928 in Ridgeland, South Carolina to parents Leonora and Joseph Graham. She was educated at Ridgeland High School, Salem College, and Coker College where she studied voice. She later attended Armstrong Atlantic State University where she graduated cum laude with a degree in...

Mar 2, 2024

Jane Hay, enthusiastic crafter, avid-Braves fan, and ruthless backgammon player passed away at 76 on March 2. She was a loving wife, a doting mother, and the second of five children. Born in New York City to Dr. Richard and Edna Cathcart, Jane was raised in Wayne, PA. After graduating nursing school at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, she moved...

Mar 1, 2024

Louise Ann Pierce MacKay, 72, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on March 1, 2024.  Born in Akron, Ohio on March 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Hartley J. Pierce, Jr., and Lois Lutz Pierce.

Married to the love of her life, Thomas Hugh MacKay, the two met at Ashland College during Louise’s freshman...