Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Nov 21, 2022

Karen Anne Robinson (nee Blanding) died peacefully and with her children at her side in her home in Bluffton, SC, on November 21, 2022. She was 80 years old.

Beloved by friends and family alike, Karen was preceded in death by her husband of nearly fifty years, Dick Robinson, in 2012. They had both grown up in...

Nov 21, 2022

Leonard J Bibbo, 91, of Somers, New York, and a 24-year resident of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away on November 21, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in The Bronx, N.Y. to Frank and Elvira Bibbo and is an alumnus of Manhattan College, New York. Leonard had a successful Civil Engineering business spanning 65 years....

Nov 21, 2022

James Charles Bacon, 89, of Bluffton, SC died on November 21, 2022 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, after several months of fighting kidney/heart problems.

James was born on September 3, 1933 in San Diego, California to the late William and Loretta Bacon.  He graduated from L.A. High School and went into the Marines where he earned...

Nov 18, 2022

Stanley A. Hoffman, 79, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2022, at home, in the loving comfort of his wife and soulmate of 58 years, Janice (Haremski) Hoffman.  Stanley retired from the Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant in 2007.  They moved from Hamburg, NY to Sun City, SC 8 years ago.   He was known for his...

Nov 15, 2022

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Nov 14, 2022

Frances B. Brechemin, 83 of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born in Chester PA to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Maugan) Coursey.  She spent her career caring for others as a nurse in various hospitals.  Fran enjoyed reading, the beach and loved hosting her annual Christmas gathering for...

Nov 14, 2022

Fernand Raoul LaBranche died on November 14, 2022 at the age of 84.  He was born in Biddeford Maine to Raoul and Delcia LaBranche on May 16, 1938.  After graduating from St. Louis High, he earned an engineering degree from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.  He married his high school sweetheart, Claudette Leclerc and they celebrated 64 years together...

Nov 12, 2022

It is with great sadness that the Majuri family announces the passing of Wayne M. Majuri Sr. on November 12, 2022 at the age of 79. Wayne was born in Quincy MA on August 4, 1943, the son of Eero J. Majuri and Louise (Ulvila) Majuri. After graduating from Quincy High School and serving in the U.S. Air Force...

Nov 12, 2022

Beloved son, beloved Brother, best friend, best man, reposed in peace and shook off this mortal coil, on November 12th, 2022.  Colton went through life by the grace of God. He graduated top of his class from USC in hospitality.  He never met a stranger.  He leaves behind, and is sorely grieved by, father (Wayne), brother (Joseph), sister (Suzanna...

Nov 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that the Larrabee Family announces the death of Gene Larrabee. Gene passed at home after a battle with COPD, November 11th, 2022; surrounded by his wife Rosalyn, his son Aaron, and his beloved dog Susie.

Gene spent a lifetime as CEO of nursing homes and hospitals; always advocating for the rights of...

Nov 11, 2022

John (Jack) C. DeJong, 81 of Bluffton, SC  passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022. Jack grew up in Denver, CO. Jack was a lifelong animal lover, and used his passion as a livestock health consultant for Wane Feeds and Mastermix. After retirement, he enjoyed a second career as a corporate recruiter. “Papa Jack” was also very passionate about...

Nov 11, 2022

Sarah Anne (Moran) Premock, 96 formerly of Apalachin, NY passed away on Friday, November 11 th , 2022.

Sarah was born in Simpson, PA February 3, 1926 to the late Michael and Sara Moran.  She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Metro Premock also born in Simpson, PA and her daughter Carol Anne Klinsky.  She...

Nov 10, 2022

William W. Standen passed away on November 10, 2022 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila, of 64 years; two sons, Scott and Craig (Helen), five grandchildren, one step grandson, two great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. He is also survived by a niece, Pam (Peter) Uihlein and two grandnephews. He was predeceased by...

Nov 8, 2022

J.D. (Joe Douglas) Johnson, II, 51 died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  He was born on October 28, 1971 in Vincennes,  Indiana  to Joe Douglas Johnson and Beverly Johnson.

He attended North Know High school in Bicknell,  IN.

He was a concrete finisher and opened Johnson Concrete and Masonry here in the Lowcounty.

Nov 7, 2022

Ann Margaret Bolden, the daughter of the late Lucille Bush and Clifford Fripp, was born May 23, 1929, in Jasper County, South Carolina.

She received her formal education in the Jasper County school system. Shortly after primary school, she relocated to New York. She accepted God as her Lord and Savior and became a member of Central...

Nov 7, 2022

Our beloved Wayne Lee Rodgers passed away peacefully at his home in Bluffton, SC on November 7, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend to many who will greatly miss him. He was born on November 12, 1947 in Charleston, WV to parents Loretta Harkins Rodgers and the late Gerald...

Nov 5, 2022

Donald W. O’Leary, 89 of Bluffton South Carolina, and formerly of New York, passed away on Saturday, November 5th 2022, of heart failure. Born in Hastings-on-Hudson New York on March 19 1933, Don was a graduate of New York University, a member of Delta Sigma Pi, and an Outstanding Military Graduate. He was a pilot in the US Air...

Nov 5, 2022

Joanne E. (McCarthy) Rickert passed away November 5, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Joan was born August 28, 1929 in Appleton, WI to the late Stephen and Alice (Kohl) McCarthy.

Joan graduated high school from Appleton High School in 1947 and was soon to meet her husband, John Rickert, while attending a Lawrence Welk dance...

Nov 2, 2022

Susan McKinlay Capin passed away suddenly at the age of 50 on November 2, 2022. She was wife to John Clark Capin and a long-time resident of the Bluffton and Hilton Head communities.

Susan was born October 12,1972 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents John and Sue McKinlay of Bluffton. She was a proud and loving mother to...

Nov 1, 2022

Scott Moore Kelly, 54, died November 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 6, 1968 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the son of Patricia Kelly and James Kelly.

He married his high school sweetheart, Crystal (Hughes) Kelly on September 21, 1991.

They celebrated 36 years together, 31 of which they...