Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Sep 7, 2021

Frank S. Russo passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Bluffton, South Carolina, surrounded by his wife Joan Regan and three children.  Frank was born on September 22, 1933, in Greenwich Connecticut to Frank and Marie Russo.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Joan Regan, his three children, Hal Russo (Sharon)...

Sep 2, 2021

Bluffton Icon, “Miss Nonie,” passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021, surrounded by her family, friends and faithful caregivers.

Daughter of the late William Eustace Pinckney and Ella Pritchard Pinckney, she was born October 21, 1922, in Pinckney Colony. She was christened in St. Mary’s in the Woods Catholic Church at an early age. She was educated...

Sep 1, 2021

Judith Jeanette McMahon (Hartert) passed away peacefully at home with her family on Wednesday, September 1. She was born on October 7, 1936, in Winona, Minnesota, to Edward and Jeannette (Gernes) Hartert. In 1958, she graduated from the College of St. Theresa with a bachelors degree in Education. She became the loving wife of Martin McMahon on July 25,...

Sep 1, 2021

On Wednesday afternoon September 1, 2021, Kenneth Pinckney fell asleep in death at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, Georgia after a long battle with his illness.

Son of the late George B. Pinckney & Dorothy Butler Pinckney.  He was born on October 10, 1955, in Ridgeland, South Carolina. He was preceded in death also by three (3)...

Sep 1, 2021

Barbara Graner (October 16, 1939 – September 1, 2021)

A loving wife/mother/grandmother, Barbara Graner passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of September 1, 2021. She had been in declining health over the past few months.

Barbara was born in Brooklyn on October 16,1939 to Katharine (nee Steiniger) and Leo Schrafel.  An active,...

Aug 31, 2021

Barbara Geraldine (Casale) Urato, 79 of Savannah, GA passed away from Covid on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Memorial Heath University Hospital. She was born in Newark, NJ on October 10, 1941.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dominic Anthony Casale & Concetta Casterchini Casale, along with her Great Grandson Holden Thomas Graves.

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Aug 31, 2021

Harris (Bud) Linder

It is with deep regret to inform you of the passing of Harris (Bud) Linder of Sun City in Bluffton, South Carolina.  He was 93 years old and was born in 1928 when he was adopted as an infant by Adella and Emil H. Linder.  He was not aware of this adoption until his...

Aug 30, 2021

Mr. Joshua Hughes was born November 22,1977, to Debbie and Wayne Hughes in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  Joshua was raised in Catawba, Virginia and was the first born of two children.  He departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Josh as he was affectionately known attended Northside High School and Columbia Southern University.  Upon completion of...

Aug 29, 2021

Kathleen Donatelli, 62, of Bluffton, SC. went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday August 29th, 2021 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was lovingly surrounded in her final moments by her husband Dennis, her two children Rachel and Louis, her brother Bob, her sister Charlene, and her beloved pets. Kathy had a...

Aug 28, 2021

Tim Carson Whited II was born May 23, 1970, in Sycamore, Illinois to Terry Whited and Maria Lopez Whited. He joined the United States Marine Corps in Nov. 1987, and upon graduating High School reported to Parris Island, SC. He served honorably in the Marine Corps for 30 years, retiring in Nov. 2017. During his service he was awarded,...

Aug 28, 2021

Mary J. Girgis, 75 of Bluffton, SC passed away August 28, 2021 surrounded by family.

She was born in Coopersville, MI on May 28, 1946 to the late Eugene Sadowski and Evelyn Carr and raised and loved by Eugene and Mildred Sadowski (deceased).

Mary was a graduate of Fruitport High School, Fruitport, MI and attended...

Aug 27, 2021

David Brian Nettles, 60, passed away peacefully on August 27th at MUSC after a hard fought battle with cancer. David died in the arms of his wife, Julie, with his older brother, Teddy, by his side. His battle against an aggressive cancer was fought with strength and purpose, and his primary focus was returning home to family.

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Aug 25, 2021

TOMKO, Maryann (Chernesky), died peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021at home with her husband, Steve Tomko, by her side. She was 84 years old.

Born in Manville, NJ on December 10, 1936, she was the daughter of Frank and Philomena Chernesky. She was predeceased by her siblings Bob, Frank, Joe, Gertrude and James. Maryann married her grammar...

Aug 25, 2021

Imogene Lieser, lovingly known as Emo, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, with family around her in her home on Hilton Head Island at the age of 96.

Born in Dover, Ohio, on September 8, 1924, she grew up in this small city located along the Tuscarawas River among the rolling hills in northeastern Ohio. After graduating...

Aug 25, 2021

Lilian May Davie 80, of Okatie, SC, passed away August 25, 2021.

She is the daughter of the late Campbell, Sr. and Jean May MacDonald.

Lillian worked in the areas of bookkeeping and marketing in the steel industry.

Survivors:  one brother, Robert P. Davie of Bluffton, SC.

No services.

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Aug 25, 2021

Michael Anthony Figueroa, Sr., 64, of Hardeeville, SC, husband of Brenda Sanchez Figueroa, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Michael was born April 7, 1957 in Miami, FL to the late Dorian Figueroa and Margie Cornelius Figueroa. He later moved to Hardeeville in 1972 to marry his childhood sweetheart, Brenda. Michael loved to play softball, was an...

Aug 24, 2021

Samuel A Stone passed on Tuesday, August 24 th in Savannah, GA after a long battle with several health issues.  He was born in Cheverly, MD on April 16, 1960 and was preceded in death by his father James W Stone, his mother Dorothy M Stone, his sister Julie A Sherwood, his brother James W Stone, Jr. and his...

Aug 24, 2021

Joanna Harper Williams Bartholomew, age 95, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Bluffton, SC. She was born in Columbus, OH on April 5, 1926.

Joanna was preceded in death by her two wonderful husbands, Bill Williams and Bill Bartholomew, and son, Thomas Williams (Jennifer) of Powell, OH. She is survived by her...

Aug 21, 2021

Helene M. Hodges (Cote) age 97 of Bluffton SC passed away peacefully on August 21st in her home. She grew up in Haverhill MA and raised her family there. Upon retirement she moved to the South and has lived there for her remaining years. Helene was a 1941 graduate of Haverhill High School in Haverhill Ma. She married and...

Aug 19, 2021

Edward W. Ondecko

May 26, 1927 – August 19, 2021

Edward William Ondecko, age 94, of Sun City Hilton Head, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 19, 2021.  Ed, AKA “Putte” and “Opa” as he was affectionately known to many was born in Danbury, CT on May 26, 1927 to Anna...