Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Aug 19, 2023

Jan “David” Benjamin (86) passed away on August 19, 2023, on Hilton Head Island, SC. He was born on June 10, 1937, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Donald and Velma Benjamin. David is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Snoddy Benjamin; their son, Scott G. Benjamin, and his wife Teri; their daughters, Julie M. Benjamin and Jill C....

Aug 18, 2023

Monique was an ambitious student with a warm disposition known for her outgoing personality and laughter that would fill and light up a room. Although she was fiercely independent, her greatest job was being a mom to four kind-hearted children, Anthony, Dominique, Angelina, and Jacqueline. Monique was a very religious woman, and cared deeply about other human beings. She...

Aug 18, 2023

Martin Blum, 89, of Bluffton, SC passed away August 18, 2023 at his home.

Martin was born October 3, 1933 in Yugoslavia to the late Anna Deak. At the age of 12, Martin and his family fled to Austria, where he grew up and met the love of his life, Stefanie Hamedler. They married in May of...

Aug 17, 2023

Ronald Steinberg, 76, of Bluffton, formerly of York and Kingston, PA, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Born July 4, 1947, in Kingston, PA, he was the son of the late Adam and Anita Stravinski Steinberg.  Ron was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1965, and Wilkes College.  He worked at Topps Company, Inc. Duryea,...

Aug 16, 2023

Stephen Elliott Brazil

“Steve”/“Pop”

Beloved Husband, Dedicated Father and Loyal Friend

Age 79

Long time resident of the Bronx, NY, as well as Medford, Long Island, NY, most recently resided in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Left this world after a valiant fight with cancer on August 16, 2023 at Caroline’s...

Aug 16, 2023

James Frederick Stewart, 93, of Hilton Head, SC died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his home, in the arms of his wife Eleanor and all of their children.  Jim was born in Circleville, OH, but Charleston, SC was always his home.

Jim was a 1947 graduate of St. Andrews High School. He then joined the Air Force...

Aug 16, 2023

Dennis E. Jackson passed away on August 16, 2023, in Bluffton, South Carolina.  Born on August 12, 1954, in Staten Island to Edward and Veronica Jackson. One of four siblings (Michael, Barbara, Wendy pre-deceased), he graduated from Tottenville High School on Staten Island where he was an intricate part of the 1973 City Championship baseball team and was also...

Aug 16, 2023

Thaddeus Matthew Bailey Jr., 97, passed away at his home on August 16, 2023 at his home.

Thad was born on April 17, 1926 in Ridgeland to the late Thaddeus M. Bailey Sr. and Alma Woods Bailey.  Shortly after high school, Thad was drafted into the US Army and served during World War II in Europe. He...

Aug 16, 2023

Dr. Dorothy Eleanor Fall, 78, resident of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Hilton Head Hospital.

Dorothy was born February 4, 1945 in Havre de Grace, MD to the late James Huey Fall, Jr. and Blanche Cecelia Johnson Fall. She graduated from Lake Erie College and attended the University of Valencia, Spain...

Aug 16, 2023

Vonnie Mae Jevne Stearns passed away at the age of 89 at Caroline’s Cottage in Ridgeland, South Carolina on August 16, 2023, following a major stroke on August 5th.  Vonnie was born on February 26, 1934, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Angeline King Jevne and Franz Ferdinand Jevne.

After attending Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, Vonnie moved...

Aug 15, 2023

I wanted to share the sad news that David passed away on August 15th after a long illness. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.

There will be a Celebration of Life on August 25, 2023 from 2:00 pm til 4:00 pm at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton, SC.

In lieu...

Aug 10, 2023

Peter “Pete” M. Dzierzak, 73, of Bluffton, SC passed away on August 10, 2023.

He was born to the late John S. and Julia (Tyburc) on October 5, 1949 in Danvers, Massachusetts.  Peter proudly served in the United States Air Force.

Peter played all types of sports during his younger years.  He was drafted by...

Aug 9, 2023

Joseph Iaco February 1, 1963 - August 9, 2023 Bluffton, South Carolina - Joseph Salvatore Iaco, beloved son of the late Salvatore and Christine Iaco, was born on February 1, 1963, in Stamford, Connecticut. He peacefully departed this world on August 9, 2023, with cherished memories in the hearts of his loved ones. From a young age, Joe exhibited...

Aug 9, 2023

Herschel T. Breazeale (95) passed away on August 9th in Bluffton, SC

Hersh was born to Thomas J. and Martha Breazeale on January 11, 1928 in Akron, Ohio. He was a talented problem solver and family man who helped many people to start their own businesses.

After graduating from the Henry Ford Trade School in...

Aug 6, 2023

Marie Rose (Vaccarino) Kix, 89, died on August 6, 2023, in Bluffton, South Carolina after a long and colorful life. Marie was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 1, 1934, to parents Anna (Henkel) and John Vaccarino.  She was raised on Long Island and attended Hempstead High School, she married Frederick Edmund Kix on January 30, 1954, in West...

Aug 5, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Gariti III, 81, passed away on August 5, 2023, in Bluffton, SC. He was born in Sewickley, PA, to Joseph Gariti Jr. and Anne Larnish Gariti. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Dottie) Barnhart Gariti, their sons Joseph Gariti IV and Christopher S. Gariti, and his wife, Janet Ewing Gariti; his daughter-in-law. Alison K. Gariti;...

Aug 5, 2023

Jillian Mary Angner, 25, was taken from us far too soon by a vicious act of violence.  She was born in New Jersey, and resided in Okatie, SC at the time of her death.  She graduated from Bluffton High School and earned her CNA license and was also a licensed pharmacy technician.

At the time of her...

Aug 3, 2023

Jon Alan Snyder, 70, passed away August 3, 2023 in Bluffton, SC.  He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He is survived by his wife, Kim Snyder; two daughters Patti Fenzel (Stephen) and Sara Snyder; a sister JoEllen Seay (George); and two grandchildren Wyatt Fenzel and Myra Fenzel.  He is preceded in death by his son, Adam Snyder; his parents...

Aug 2, 2023

Msgt. Charles W. Harnest

4 March 1945 - 2 August 2023

Chuck was an adoring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and mentor. He was also a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps.

On August 2nd, he passed away surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his amazing wife Gayle and his...

Aug 2, 2023

Ms. Elizabeth Connolly Borcik “Lee” , age 83, of Bluffton SC passed away August 2, 2023 at her home.

Memorial Services will be held at The Church of the Cross Saturday August 19th at 11:00am. The Very Reverend Dr. Charles Owen III will officiate.  The family will receive friends following the service.

Ms. Borcik was...