Obituaries
Francis (Frank) Joseph Hahne, Jr. NOV 24, 1925 - APR 24, 2019
Francis (Frank) Joseph Hahne, Jr., 93, a native of Savannah, died peacefully April 24, 2019 at Memorial Hospital with family at his side. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Frances Blake Hahne. He was born in Savannah on November 27, 1925 to Francis Hahne. Sr. and Lucille Barthelmess Hahne, also native Savannahians. Frank joined the Army Air Corp before the end of his senior year of Benedictine in 1944. After serving, he departed college early to take over his father’s business due to failing health—Hahne Laundry. Fr ...
Sarah Katherine Davis Bridges - APR 23, 2019
Sarah Katherine Davis Bridges, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 surrounded by family at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. Sarah was born September 4, 1929 in Louisville, GA in Jefferson County and lived most of her life in Savannah. Sarah graduated from Louisville Academy, Louisville GA and attended nursing school in Augusta GA. Sarah worked at Jefferson County Hospital in Louisville GA and attended X-ray technician school at Candler Hospital in Savannah and worked with Dr. Robinson Radiologist. Sarah owned and operated Bridges Wood Products, a custom cabinet & casewo ...
Charles Buren McLaughlin - APR 23, 2019
Charles Buren McLaughlin, 84, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Hospice House of Savannah surrounded by family. He was born in Frametown, West Virginia, the son of Ford William and Beatrice Marie James McLaughlin. He was a graduate of Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio with a degree in Pharmacy. He owned and operated his own local community pharmacy, Reidenbach’s in Wheelersburg, Ohio for many years before retiring to Savannah, GA. He was a 20-year communicant of St. James Catholic Church. Surviving him are his wife of 58 years, Melanie Ann Shoemaker McLaughlin; child ...
Jack DeVane Denmark - APR 22, 2019
Jack DeVane Denmark, 86, passed away after a short illness on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center with his wife by his side. He was born July 17, 1932 in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Paul E. and Grace Gay Denmark. He was owner of Denmark Construction Company, Plantation Townhouses and the Westside Shopping Center. Mr. Denmark devoted his entire career to designing and developing many residential and commercial real estate properties, including building most of the Carey Hilliard’s Restaurants in Savannah and Garden City. Mr. Denmark had a lifetime love for music and ...
Victor Rene Holan JAN 19, 1932 - APR 21, 2019
Victor Holan, 87, died in Savannah, GA on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Vic was born to Frances Pavlikova and George Holan in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and emigrated to the United States in 1949. Prior to leaving Czechoslovakia, he attended Charles University. He lived in Falmouth, ME for most of his life, and later shared time between Georgia and Maine. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1950 and simultaneously became a U.S. Citizen. He served at Fort Bragg, NC in the 82nd Airborne until 1954. Vic was honored to be an American and always proudly flew the American flag at his home. Upon hi ...
Lester W. "Les" Krause - APR 20, 2019
Lester W. “Les” Krause, 87, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born in East Greenville, PA son of the late Wayne Krause and Annie Gery Krause. After high school at the age of 17, Les joined the United States Army and served during the Korean War. After the war, he married Shirley Brock and they were married 32 years until her death. In 1985, Les met Brenda Parker Smith and they later married. Les retired in 1987 after 32 years with the Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. He was a member of the Isle of Hope Baptist Church, Bacon Park Golf Co ...
Charles Wallace Lynah APR 12, 1958 - APR 20, 2019
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Charles Wallace Lynah died April 20, 2019 after a short illness with his family at his side. Charles was born April 12, 1958 to Helen Rowland Lynah and Wallace Howard Lynah. Charlie, as he was affectionately known to many, was a graduate of Savannah Country Day school in 1976 and subsequently attended the University of Georgia. He had a deep interest in his family history and enjoyed documenting multiple generations of the Lynah family around coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Charles was also a gifted artist and enjoyed painting, especially local landscapes and the rice fields of South Carol ...
Inge Liesel Lee AUG 20, 1938 - APR 19, 2019
Inge Liesel Lee, 80, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Inge, born in Darmstadt, Germany, came to the United States in 1966 and worked at the German Embassy in Washington, DC. where she met her husband of 50 years, Richard Lee. They moved to Savannah in 1979. Until her retirement in 2003, she worked at EMD Chemicals, (Merck KGaA). She was preceded in death by her parents, Heinrich and Margareta Wolf, and her sister Hildegard Richter. Surviving are her husband Richard Lee of Tybee Island, her brothers Gerhard Wolf (Irmtraud) and Wilfried Wolf (Annemarie) as well as many nie ...
Lois Morgan Sheppard - APR 19, 2019
Lois Morgan Sheppard, 94, died Friday, April 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald LeBruce Sheppard and her son, Gerald "Jerry" Sheppard, Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Sara Williams and Susan Sheppard, granddaughter, Katie Murphy, and grandson, Michael Sheppard; and a great-granddaughter, Mallie Murphy. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Middleground Baptist Church in Sylvania, GA. Burial will be in the church cemetery. ...
George H. Hensley - APR 17, 2019
George Hughes Hensley, 98, of Skidaway Island, Savannah, GA passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Born in Corbin, KY and raised in eastern KY he lived in St. Paul, VA, Massapequa, NY, and New Canaan, CT before retiring to The Landings of Skidaway in 1986. After 36 years with The Pittston Coal Sales Company, Greenwich, CT, George retired as President to dedicate his time to golf and volunteer activities including Kiwanis, Bethesda Home for Boys, and Habitat for Humanity. He was a 12 year resident of the Marshes of Skidaway and dedicated member o ...
Robert G. Chenggis - APR 16, 2019
Robert G. Chenggis, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in McDonough, GA. Robert was a 1951 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He worked in the insurance business for more than 38 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Clifton Chenggis. Surviving are his daughter, Cindy Chenggis of McDonough; beloved grandchildren, Joseph Duvall, Brian Fricks (Crystal), and Kali Nasworthy, and also his great-grandson, Crue Turner, his brother, George Chenggis of Atlanta; brother-in-law, John Clifton; and several niece and nephews. The Visitation will be 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., ...
Lydia T. Vasquez NOV 10, 1958 - APR 16, 2019
Lydia T. Vasquez entered in to eternal life on April 16, 2019 at the age of 60. She was born on November 10th, 1958 in Belize City, Belize to Peter and Lucinda Vasquez. As the baby of 12 siblings, she showed her uniqueness as a child by nicknaming herself “Lydia Therisita, rice bag, sugar bag, dog-tail, piece-up pants, luko luko, Vasquez.” In April of 1979, at the age of 21, she and her family moved to Savannah, GA. She fell in love with the city and found her serenity on Tybee Island. Lydia loved being outside to catch a fresh breeze, fishing, cooking with her grandchildren and preparing me ...
Patricia Ann Giannelli Powers JUN 17, 1951 - APR 15, 2019
Patricia Powers, 67, died peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Buffalo, NY and moved to Savannah in 1992. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cecilia McPhail Giannelli; and her brother, William Giannelli. A graduate of Riverside High School, Patricia worked in the Child Support Office for Chatham County for twenty-four years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons, and the incredible friends she made in the Coastal Corvette Club. She was active at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, where she served as an usher and ...
Frank Henry Rimsek FEB 16, 1967 - APR 15, 2019
SAVANNAH, GA Frank H. Rimsek, 52, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The North Charleroi, PA native was born on February 16, 1967 to the late Frank R. Rimsek and Mariann L. Cook Rimsek Bulko. In addition to his father, Frank was predeceased by his grandparents, Frank and Mary Rimsek, and Henry and Theda Cook. Frank was a 1985 graduate of Ringgold High School. He lived a life of service and dedication to his family, work, and country. He was a veteran, serving as a SGT in the U.S. Army, Armor Branch and after transitioning to the Criminal Investigation Divisi ...
Weldon Robbins DEC 01, 1927 - APR 13, 2019
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain (Philippians 1:21).” The family of Weldon Robbins are sorrowing at the passing of their loved one; but their sorrow is not without hope. When he took his last breath on Saturday, April 13th, our great loss was his great gain. He died peacefully while listening to the music he loved; the big band music of the 1940’s. Weldon was born in Screven County Georgia on December 1, 1927 to James M. Robbins and Virginia Mary Wells Robbins. He entered the army in the final years of World War II and was discharged as part of the newly created United Stat ...
Harry C. Lentz, Sr. - APR 13, 2019
Harry Claude Lentz, Sr., 88, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Valentine and Pauline Lentz. Harry was a graduate of Loyola College where he received a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. He retired from Memorial Health after more than 35 years of service. Harry coached track at Blessed Sacrament School for over 20 years, and also was the Secretary/Treasurer for the Savannah Bass Hunter’s Club since its inception in 1990. Harry enjoyed his wife and large family, as well as fishing, gardening, a ...
Macy Noel Smith - APR 12, 2019
Macy Noel Smith, 31, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2019 at her residence. Surviving are her son, Clay Smith, father and stepmother, Robert R. and Tracie Penix; grandmother, Tonya Ginn; sister, Emily Penix; brother, Gavin Tremblay and uncle, Dan Smith all of Savannah. She was preceded in death by her mother, Terri Lynn Smith. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Lighthouse Baptist Church. ...
Jerome Edward Chodkiewicz - APR 12, 2019
Jerry Chodkiewicz, died suddenly April 12, 2019 at age 57. He was a wonderful son, husband, and brother. He was a master cabinet maker who could turn a piece of wood into a work of art. He lived for his family. He loved being on the water and filling his boat with fish. He was very kind and never said no to anyone needing his help. He is survived by his wife Sara; his siblings, Derek (Alison), Tricia (Mike); his parents, Chuck and Nellie; two nephews, two nieces, and his second mother, Aunt Pat. The world is a lesser place without his presence. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., April ...
Cecile Hagan Crockett - APR 12, 2019
Cecile Hagan Crockett, a lovely dignified southern bell passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short illness. She graduated from Screven County High School and lived most of her life in Savannah. Cecile was a former member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and a current active member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church. She retired after 30 years of service from Southern Bell Telephone & Telegragh Company (AT&T), where she started out as a Switchboard Operator, then eventually retired from the Marketing Department. She was also a mem ...
Chun Y. Ng - APR 12, 2019
Chun Y. Ng, 65, husband of Judy Li died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. ...
Dixie "Anne" Fredrich - APR 12, 2019
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Dixie “Anne” Daniels Fredrich, 82, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Insignia of Savannah. She was born, raised and lived in Savannah her entire life. The oldest of Robert and Dixie Daniels, Anne graduated from Savannah High School in 1954 before continuing her education at Georgia Teachers College. She loved teaching and taught 2nd grade at Jacob G. Smith Elementary before marrying Russ in 1961. Anne and Russ had three children in the 1960’s, and she remained entirely devoted to her family. Through the following decades, Anne kept her hand in education working as a substitute teacher and piano a ...
Linda Kay Lightsey McCorkle - APR 12, 2019
Linda Kay Lightsey McCorkle, 64, of Savannah, GA went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer ’s disease. Linda was born in Savannah, GA on December 15, 1954 to Rex and Willie Mae Crosby Lightsey. She attended and graduated from Bible Baptist School. When she was a teenager, she met the love of her life, Jack M. McCorkle, Jr. They later married on August 18, 1973. They had three children, Amanda, Jamie and Jack III. In 1989, they moved their family to Visalia, California where together they helped open a new Dixie Crystals operation. Then ...
Leonard E. Stevens JUN 18, 1943 - APR 11, 2019
Leonard E. Stevens, 75, died April 11, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Leonard was born on June 18, 1943 in Fort Edward, NY. He lived in Savannah for most of his life before moving to Adrian. Leonard loved the country life, fishing and hunting with his friends and family. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran and retired from Local 188 in Savannah. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mabel Stevens. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Stevens of Adrian; four daughters, Shaye Stevens, Holly Brantley, Jenny(Bryan) Wyatt, and Tonya Stevens; a stepdaughter, Tammy Chalke ...
Barbara Jane Harris - APR 10, 2019
Barbara J. Harris, 79, of Savannah, passed away on April 10, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Phillip and Lillian O'Brien, on August 21, 1939, in Westchester County, New York. Barbara married Herbert W. Harris in 1963, and they lived together in Roswell, GA before relocating to Savannah in 2017. She is survived by her loving husband; two children: Amber L. Harris, of Savannah and Mark W. Harris, of Woodstock, GA; and sister Patricia J. Herron, of Virginia. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and an exception homemaker. She was known for her cooking and ...
Gertraude "Traude" Coleman - APR 09, 2019
Traude Coleman, 95 passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. She was born on October 27, 1923 in Austria and has been a resident of Savannah since the 1950ties. From early childhood on Mrs Traude Coleman was a lover of nature. Friends and family know her distinct passion for classical music and fine arts. She is predeceased by her loving husband Leo in 2013, as well as her parents Paul and Maria Koss, her sister Maria Spindler-Koss and her niece Edith Mersmann. Surviving are her grandnieces and grandnephew Markus, Tina and Katrin Mersmann in Germany. Mrs Coleman will be buried alongside her husb ...
James M. McManus - APR 08, 2019
James Michael McManus, 71, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2019. He was a loving, generous, selfless man, and devoted Christian. He was born in Swartz Creek, MI on August 13, 1947 and graduated from Ferris State in Michigan. He worked for General Motors, Control Data, and GE. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Bluffton, SC. Jim loved spending quality time with his family, planning and going on vacations and seeing each day as a blessing. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Neva “Gerry” McManus, whom he was married to for 48 happy and blissful years, his daughters; Lori (Brian) Hamilton ...
Frances P. Guttery - APR 06, 2019
Frances P. Guttery, 90, died April 6, 2019 at Oaks at Pooler surrounded by family, holding hands with two of her daughters. After suffering a stroke April 3rd, she had a brief stay at St. Joseph’s Hospital and was under the care of Compassus Hospice the day she passed away. Frances was born in Cobb County, Georgia and lived in Savannah and surrounding area since 1987. She lived with her oldest daughter and son-in-law for five years in Port Wentworth before moving to Oaks at Pooler in January of this year. Frances met John Guttery when they both worked at a factory in Austell, GA. They married ...
Lucille Guild Christiansen - APR 05, 2019
Lucille Guild Christiansen, 90 of Savannah, Ga died April 5, 2019 after a long illness. Lucille was born on Nov 30, 1928 in Ontario, Canada and moved to Savannah in 1934 From Richmond, Virginia. She graduated from St Vincent’s Academy in 1946, and married Joseph A. Christiansen in 1947 and moved to Isle of Hope. She was Manager of the Isle of Hope Pool for 20 years, coaching the swim team and giving swim lessons to countless children. Lucille joined the Isle of Hope Volunteer Fire Department in 1972, becoming one of the first certified Female Firefighters in the State of Georgia. She retired i ...
Linton Grady Lanier, Jr. - APR 04, 2019
Linton Grady Lanier, Jr. passed into God’s Kingdom on April 4, 2019. He was born August 12, 1927 in Statesboro, GA to Judge Linton Grady Lanier and his wife, Bernice. After graduating from Statesboro High School, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a chemical engineering degree and began his career as Quality Control Manager at Hunt-Wesson Foods where he worked until his retirement. He volunteered at Candler Hospital and Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, and in the early 1990’s, he began a second career at Heritage Organic Farm where ...
Michael "Dusty" J. Dottavio, Jr. JUL 29, 1948 - APR 04, 2019
Michael “Dusty” J. Dottavio, Jr., 70, died peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, SC. The Dover, NJ native was a longtime resident of Savannah before moving to Beaufort 10 years ago. Dusty traveled extensively while employed by the Boilmermaker's Union. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael J. and Mary Dottavio. Surviving are his two sons, Dominick and Michael Dottavio, III; his brother, Prescott Dottavio; a niece and many friends that will miss him dearly. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Hillcrest Ab ...