Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Apr 20, 2023

Donna Wolin, 65, of Bluffton, SC passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home.

Donna was a kind and caring soul, passionate artist and friend to all. She was born November 23, 1957 to the late Willard and Nadine Green in Denver, CO, where she grew up. Donna married her late husband, Rob, in 1982 and...

Apr 19, 2023

Capt. Ennis Trafton “Phil” Phillips Jr., widower of Joanne Scott Phillips, ended his earthly journey on April 19, 2023. He was born Aug. 1, 1930, to Lillian Harris and Ennis Phillips Sr., in Hertford, N.C.

Funeral services will be May 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, preceded by visitation at 9:30 a.m. Burial,...

Apr 18, 2023

Matthew Stuart Nadler April 30, 1958 – April 18, 2023

Two celebrations of life were held with family and friends:  May 31, 2023 and July 16, 2023

A.K.A. Big Matt  “Turn up that song”

Creative Director at 9Rooftops Marketing 2011-2023 most recent advertising agency

Studied at CUNY Baruch, NY

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Apr 18, 2023

Lester J. Parry

May 4, 1940—April 18, 2023

Lester (Les) J. Parry, 82, of Bluffton, SC passed peacefully April 18, 2023 at home. He was born May 4, 1940 in Canastota, SD. In his youth, Dad was a total jock and played baseball, basketball, and football. He also ran track. His senior year at Canastota...

Apr 18, 2023

Bobbie Jean Litton of Beaufort South Carolina became an Angel on the 18th of April 2023 at the age of 42. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones at the time of death. The cause of death was due to a nine-month battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and ultimately succumbed to Pneumonia.

She was...

Apr 16, 2023

Arlene Ryan, aged 85, of Sun City, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023 due to complications of cancer. She was surrounded by her adoring family. Arlene's love story with the cherished Robert E. Ryan (Bob) began when they met in Brooklyn, NY at the tender age of 15. Their love only grew stronger over the course of 64...

Apr 14, 2023

Frank Joseph Butteri, 90, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023 at the Friends of Caroline Hospice Cottage in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Frank was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Italian immigrants, Peter and Elisa Butteri. The family moved to Italy for a short while before returning to the U.S. prior to World...

Apr 13, 2023

Michael William Rotelle Jr. of Bluffton, formerly of Lower Gwynedd, PA passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Michael was born on June 18, 1938, in Norristown, PA to the late Michael William and Mary (nee Russo) Rotelle.  Michael graduated from Upper Dublin High School. He worked for the family business, Rotelle, Inc. from the time he...

Apr 13, 2023

Sally Jane “Bess” Philip, 84, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home.

Bess was a kind and caring soul. She was born May 16, 1938 to the late Wendell Welch and Dorothy Blue Welch in Ford City, PA, where she grew up. Bess went on to pursue nursing at the...

Apr 12, 2023

Bernard Kennedy, age 74, of Ridgeland passed away on April 12, 2023 at St. Joseph’s/ Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA and is survived by his wife, Catherine Kennedy.

Bernard was born on January 25, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kennedy.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday,...

Apr 11, 2023

Dr. Allan Thompson Bennett, 56, joined his loved ones in heaven on April 11, 2023. Allan was born on August 16, 1966 in Columbia, South Carolina to Norma Thompson Bennett and Dr. William Paul Bennett Sr.

Allan was a third generation physician, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Dr. James Allan Bennett and his father, Dr....

Apr 11, 2023

William Henry Horan, III

October 14, 1944-April 11, 2023

Bluffton, SC

William “Bill” Henry Horan III passed away on April 11, 2023 with his loving wife Suzanne and family at his side. Bill was born on October 14, 1944 to Dr. William Henry Horan Jr. and Virginia Holt Horan in Troy, NY. He...

Apr 8, 2023

Robert Lee Wilund

Bob Wilund and Pat Pautsch had their first date on November 9, 1954, and became high school sweethearts. Bob soon started setting aside per week from odd jobs he took up in high school to save up for a modest diamond engagement ring. They married on December 28, 1957.

The story...

Apr 7, 2023

Marion Eugene Carter, 71, passed away at Hilton Head Hospital, Friday, April 7th.  Born January 14th, 1952, Marion spent his childhood and most of his working life at Hilton Head. As a child, his grandparents, Inez & Grover Shealy helped raise Marion. He loved to go with his grandfather and uncle to set rabbit traps and then go back...

Apr 6, 2023

Bluffton, SC – Wayne Leland Oestreich 87, passed away on April 6, 2023.

Wayne was born in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin on July 6, 1935, the son of Leland W. Oestreich and Irene Emily Schacht.

Wayne worked 39 years for Citgo Petroleum. He had various positions in the sales and marketing division.  Wayne was Citgo’s Man...

Apr 4, 2023

John J. McGrath of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on April 4, 2023. A memorial mass and celebration of life will be held at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Bluffton in the coming weeks.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s memory to the Melanoma Research Alliance ....

Apr 3, 2023

Tracy Denise Mickel: died on April 3, 2023.  Daughter of the late Richard Mickel and Linda Solon Mickel.  Survived by her siblings and nieces and nephew.

Apr 3, 2023

Robert “Bob” Bosselman, born June 23, 1940, left us on April 3, 2023.  Bob lived a long and full life, and touched many hearts as a kind, caring and gentle soul.  A loving husband to Rita for 50 years, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was a loyal and wonderful friend with a great zest for life and a true...

Apr 1, 2023

Francis Lloyd McLeod III (Mick) passed away on April 1, 2023 in his Bluffton home.  Mick led a wonderful life with his wife, Gail, children, Christopher, Allison and Caroline, brother Tommy, mother Barbara and great grandchildren Savannah & Haley.

After serving in the Navy for four years with an honorable discharge, he began his career in the...

Mar 31, 2023

Jeffrey Berman passed away on March 31, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  In spite of health issues and chronic pain, Jeff lived a full life and gave joy to his family and friends.  Jeff was raised in Rochester, New York.  He went to college in Albany, NY where he met his future wife, Diane.  After college...