Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Mar 28, 2024

John Munroe Hamilton, 81, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at home in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He was born on June 24th, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, the eldest son of Munroe and Mary Hamilton. He grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts and attended Tilton School before matriculating at Suffolk University. After graduation, John started and successfully ran two...

Mar 28, 2024

James “Jim” Lawrence Fitzgerald, age 60, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Jim was born in Marysville, Ohio on March 27, 1964, to the late John Lawrence “Larry” Fitzgerald and Barbara Alice (Harlor) Fitzgerald. The sixth of seven children, he was raised in...

Mar 25, 2024

Roy Melvin Hay, age 89, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 under hospice care.  Born in Randolph County Georgia on January 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Floyd and Bertha Hay.

Roy was preceded in death by his wives Sara Mathis Hay and Althea Sikes Hay; and by his children...

Mar 24, 2024

Thomas P. Cronin of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on March 24, 2024 at the age of 84. Born in 1939 and raised in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Tom was a 1958 graduate of Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. Following high school graduation and, shortly after entering the working world, Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army....

Mar 22, 2024

Bonnie McCullough Perine of Sun City Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2024. She passed away at home following a long illness, surrounded by her immediate family.

Bonnie was born in Pensacola, FL on November 19, 1942, to Edward Paul McCullough and Bonnie Wright McCullough. She graduated from...

Mar 21, 2024

David J. Feldkamp 71 passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 with his family at his bedside after a lengthy illness. David was born in Lorain, Ohio to the late James and Antoinette Feldkamp (nee: Catanzarite). He attended Admiral King High School graduating in 1971. After graduation he attended the prestigious Ohio State Barber College in Columbus, Ohio where...

Mar 21, 2024

Lisa Anne Del Percio passed away on March 21st at the age of 69 in Bluffton, South Carolina surrounded by her loving family. Lisa is survived by her son Andrew Del Percio, his wife Viliya Del Percio and their two grandkids Alexander Del Percio and Michael Del Percio as well as her life partner Jeff Jay Sauls Jr.

Mar 21, 2024

Margaret Nell Nettles, wife of J. Henry Nettles, passed away on March 21, 2024 at her home.

Margaret was born on September 16, 1942 in Houston, TX to the late Hubert C. Crook and Willie Ethel Selman Crook.  Margaret was a Sales Associate for Western Auto of Hilton Head for many years.

Margaret was known...

Mar 19, 2024

Dolores Evelyn Cook passed away at the age of 93 on March 19, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Dolores was born in 1930 and grew up in Newburg, NY.  She graduated from Manhattan State Hospital, as a registered nurse.  She was married to Elwood (Woody) Cook in 1951 and had three children, Denise Cook, Alisa Cook and...

Mar 19, 2024

Beatrice Ferraro, age 87, cherished wife, beloved mother, and faithful Catholic passed on March 19, 2024, at hospice care.

Beatrice was born in Manhattan, New York on October 31, 1936, to the late Angelo and Gilda Volpe (nee Carrillo).

She graduated from Julia Richman High School. She met her future husband, Joseph Ferraro, at a...

Mar 19, 2024

Vicki Highsmith Randall died at home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 after a long illness.

Vicki was born in Metter, Georgia on May 30, 1947 to the late Elder Homer and Vera Woods Highsmith. She attending Savannah Christian School where she was Salutatorian of her graduating class. She was a florist for over 30 years working at...

Mar 17, 2024

William “Bill” Ortwein, age 87, of Bluffton, SC, passed suddenly on March 17, 2024.  Bill was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 10, 1936, to the late William and Catherine Ortwein (nee Tokar).  He graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1954.  After graduating, Bill joined the Army and was stationed in Greece.  After his service was complete, he...

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...