Obituaries
Peter Eugene Perfect JUL 15, 1928 - MAY 07, 2013
Peter Pete Eugene Perfect SAVANNAH - Pete, 84, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Pete was born in Savannah in 1928 to Hilda and Charles Perfect and except for his service in the U.S. Army, remained a life long resident of Chatham County. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Army of Occupation in Germany immediately following WWII. He was a barber for over 55 years and is best remembered for owning and operating "Pete's Barber Shop" in Sandfly, GA and for a number of years having a residence on Easy Street. His many talents included writing and reciting po ...
Kenneth Dale "Kenny" Riner MAR 10, 1959 - MAY 06, 2013
Kenneth Dale "Kenny" Riner, 54, died Monday, May 6, 2013 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Riner was born in Savannah, GA on March 20, 1959. He was a graduate of Savannah High School. Kenny was a longtime employee of the City of Savannah where he worked for the Department of Cemeteries. He attended The First Assembly of God. Mr. Riner was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Riner. He is survived by his mother, Frances Bazemore of Savannah; father, James Franklin Riner of Savannah; sister, Rhonda Saxon of Savannah; niece, Melissa Bray and husband Jamie of Savannah; and nephew, Dawson Bray of Savannah. ...
Marjorie Lee Cleland North AUG 06, 1927 - MAY 06, 2013
SAVANNAH - Marjorie Lee Cleland North, 85, died Monday, May 6, 2013 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. North was born in Tampa, FL on August 6, 1927. She was retired from the Chatham County Board of Education. Marjorie was a longtime member of Silk Hope Baptist Church where she was active in all church activities and was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Garden City Garden Club. Mrs. North was preceded in death by her daughters, Judy Ann Nowell, Wanda Elice North, and Edith Renay North. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard Edward ...
William C. Robbins JUL 15, 1923 - MAY 06, 2013
Savannah- William C. "Billy" Robbins, 89, passed away Monday, May 06, 2013 at Candler Hospital. He was a native of Savannah and attended Chatham County schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. While serving in the Infantry during WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam, he was awarded three Bronze Stars with Valor and two Purple Hearts. Upon retiring in 1972, he went to work with Chatham County E.M.S. where he was the first Cardiac Technician and later served as Director before retiring in 1989. He lived on Wilmington Island for forty years and attended Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church ...
Brittany Anne Reardon JUL 23, 1984 - MAY 05, 2013
SAVANNAH – Brittany Anne Reardon, 28, beloved daughter of Michael and Dale Reardon of Savannah, passed away May 5, 2013. Brittany, a native of Savannah, was a 2002 graduate of Savannah Christian Preparatory School and graduated Cum Laude from Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Upon graduation, Brittany relocated to Atlanta, where she pursued acting, modeling and retail. Brittany will be remembered for her deep love of her parents, brothers, large family and friends. Although she has left this world too soon, Brittany will live on in the memories of those with whom ...
John Peter Kameron OCT 25, 1924 - MAY 05, 2013
Savannah- John Peter Kameron, 88, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his residence under the care of Odyssey Hospice. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Mary Bunger Kameron, his parents, Frederick H. and Kathleen M. Kameron; two brothers, Frederick and Joseph Kameron, and a sister, Mary Kameron. John was a native and life-long resident of Savannah. He attended Marist School and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1942. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from Continental Can Company. Joh ...
Dr. Gregory Joseph Federowicz SEP 26, 1966 - MAY 05, 2013
Dr. Gregory Joseph Federowicz of Savannah, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2013 at the age of 46 years. The seventh of nine children, Greg was born in Binghamton, New York, on September 26, 1966, to Dr. Thomas E. and Jeanne Therese Federowicz. A member of the high school soccer championship team, he graduated from Vestal High School in 1984 and received a degree in Business and Economics from Lehigh University in 1988, and subsequently completed Post-Baccalaureate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He then attended medical school at SUNY Syracuse, graduating Magna Cum Laude ...
Edna Fitzpatrick FEB 05, 1925 - MAY 05, 2013
Savannah-Edna Fitzpatrick, 88, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2013, in Savannah. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, on February 5, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Charles Harvey Ferrelle and Edna Middleton Ferrelle, both of Savannah. Edna was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended the University of Arizona. Although she spent most of her life in Savannah, Edna was a veteran traveler and made homes in many places during her husband's distinguished career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. She, their two young daughters, their dog, and two cats accompanied her husband, Ja ...
Jacquelyn Frances Bizzell DEC 13, 1922 - MAY 04, 2013
Jacquelyn Miller Bizzell Jacquelyn Miller Bizzell, age 90, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at Hospice Savannah in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Mrs. Bizzell, born December 13, 1922 is preceded by her parents Clyde Francis and Betty Tayloe Miller. She was raised on the grounds and property of a Colonial family tracing its roots back to George Washington and was a long-time member of the Daughters of the American Revolution D.A.R. She spent her last years in Savannah, Georgia and is survived by her daughters: Anna Bizzell Lem Highsmith and Catherine Tayloe Bizzell ...
Charles Marion Carroll, Jr. AUG 25, 1924 - MAY 03, 2013
Charles Marion Carroll, Jr. a resident of Skidaway Island, Savannah, GA passed away on Friday, May third, at Hospice Savannah. Charles was a loving husband, caring father, proud grandfather and devoted friend. He was a man of principle, passion and reliability who was always there for those he loved. Charles was born on August 25, 1924 in Augusta, Georgia, the son of Charles Marion and Cornelia Lyle Vaughn Carroll. The family later moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where he graduated from Little Rock Senior High School. At 16 he entered Georgia Tech University, where he joined the Sigma Chi Frate ...
Catherine "Katy" Ann Giroux DEC 09, 1952 - MAY 03, 2013
Catherine "Katy" Ann Giroux, 60 , died May 3, 2013 peacefully at her home. She was born December 9, 1952 in Highland Park, Michigan. She attended Pontiac Catholic High School in Pontiac, MI and earned her nursing degree at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah. She worked at Chatham Medical Associates in Savannah as the Clinical Coordinator. She was a devoted and beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and faithful friend. She was full of life, always smiling and always optimistic. She enjoyed crabbing, boating, and traveling to the Abacos Islands with her family, but most of all, her ...
Carol Pond Payne APR 26, 1937 - MAY 03, 2013
Savannah, GA- Carol Pond Payne passed away May 3rd, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA after a lingering illness. Mrs. Payne was a Kansas native who moved to Greenville, SC in 1960 with her husband, the late Harry H. Payne, III. She was blessed to have made many friends during her time there. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Payne of Savannah, Diane Payne Hartman of Brandon, MS and Philip Payne of Clinton, SC. Her three grandchildren, Allison, Andrew and Audrey, will miss their Meemaw. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. ...
Linda Boon Sullivan Willis MAY 02, 1941 - MAY 01, 2013
Linda Boon Sullivan Willis, 71, born May 2, 1941, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida. A longtime resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Savannah, Georgia, Mrs. Willis was born in Ennis, Texas and is preceded in death by her parents, E.H. and Hazel Boon and her brothers, Col. Ivan G. Boon Ret. of Cleburne, Texas and E.K. Boon of Ennis, Texas. Much of Linda's professional life was spent in the field of politics and government. She served in Washington as Appointment Secretary to the Honorable Ralph W. Yarborough, Democratic senator from Texas, and as Executive Assistant to ...
Nell Pinckney Carlson APR 16, 1916 - MAY 01, 2013
SAVANNAH – Surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Nell Pinckney Carlson, age 97, passed away at her home on May 1, 2013. She was born April 16, 1916 in Savannah, GA to the late Thomas Pinckney and Jessie Martin Pinckney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Oscar Carlson, four brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her children, June Carlson McRoy Bill, Betty Carlson Jeffords Leon, Joyce Carlson, and Linda Carlson Mitchell; sister, Isabelle Pinckney Mahaney; eight grandchildren, Beverly Butler Tom, Patsy Johnston Jerry, Barry McRoy, Mark Mc ...
Kelsey Meilyr Morgan APR 30, 2013 - APR 30, 2013
Sylvania- Kelsey Meilyr Morgan, infant son of Kristofor and Katherine Morgan passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Dewey and Helen Morgan of Sylvania; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Terese Muller, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; paternal great-grandparents, Louise and Bobby Fail of Daisy, GA; maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Muller of Savannah, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. "Though you only lived for a short time, please know that you are loved and will always be remembered i ...
Barbara Barton Davidson OCT 06, 1939 - APR 30, 2013
Savannah, GA - Barbara Barton Davidson, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Barbara was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Wayne W. Davidson of Savannah, GA; children, Linda Solomon and husband, Matthew of Canton, CT; Sharon Lozinski and her husband, Mitch of Ft. Mill, SC; John Davidson and his wife, Karin of Parker, CO; Bill Davidson and his wife, Lori Ann of Ft. Mill, SC; brothers, David Barton and his wife, Tricia of Bonita Bay, FL; Kenneth Barton and his wife Janet of Meriden, CT; ten grandchildren, sev ...
Frank C. Speno APR 18, 1933 - APR 30, 2013
SAVANNAH - Mr. Frank C. Speno, a resident of The Landings at Skidaway Island, Savannah, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on April 30, 2013 at the age of eighty years after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 18, 1933, Frank was the son of Dr. Leo H. Speno and Isabelle Mooney Speno. Frank was a three year letterman as an outstanding member of the football, baseball and track teams at Colgate University. After graduating in 1956, Frank served in the USAF Air Defense Command. He then earned his MBA at Cornell Business School in 1962. He a ...
Warren E. Elze SEP 01, 1923 - APR 29, 2013
Warren Earle Elze Warren Earle Elze, born September 1, 1923, passed away peacefully at home in Savannah, GA on April 29, 2013. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Warren was a much loved, admired, and respected husband, father, and community leader. During WWII he served in the Naval Air Corps and met the love of his life, Nora Giavelli, whom he married in 1945. After they both graduated from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA in 1948 – Warren with a BS degree in Commerce & Finance – they were both employed by Bucknell for 38 years. Warren managed the University Bookstore so successfully and ...
Anthony Mastrianni DEC 12, 1952 - APR 29, 2013
SAVANNAH - Anthony Mastrianni, 60, died peacefully at Emory University Hospital on April 29, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Dominic and the late Anne Mastrianni. Born on December 12, 1952 in Plainfield, New Jersey, he attended Union Catholic Boys School Class of 1970 and Rutgers University, from which he earned a Bachelors in Civil Engineering. After moving to Georgia, Anthony found his true calling as a beloved and gifted educator in the Effingham County School System, teaching of math, and of life, to students who found him both demanding and irresistibly ...
Lucille Bowen Allen Griffin - APR 29, 2013
Lucille Bowen Allen Griffin, 96, passed Monday April 29, 2013. She was a native of Bulloch County, Georgia, but lived most of her adult life in Savannah, GA. She was the daughter of William G. Bowen and Carrie Croft Bowen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, George Allen; also by her second husband John Griffin. She is survived by her children: Gail Allen Murphy and her husband Charles; Gary Allen Sr. and his wife Marion. Her grandchildren: Gigi Murphy Vollinger and her husband Kurt of Savannah, GA; Richard Murphy and his wife Elizabeth of Atlanta, GA; Gary Allen Jr. and his ...
David Julian Ciucevich, Sr. SEP 23, 1928 - APR 29, 2013
David Julian Ciucevich, Sr. SAVANNAH- David Julian Ciucevich, Sr., 84, died peacefully Monday, April 29, 2013 after a long illness. He was born September 23, 1928 to Edward J. and Louise Melcher Ciucevich. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers- Joseph Sr. Irene, John Mary, Gilbert Zena, Edward, Walter Betty, his identical twin William, his sister, Louise Ciucevich Sullivan Pat, and his brother-in-laws Joseph and William Davis. David was a lifelong resident of Savannah, born and raised in the Troupe Square neighborhood of the Old Fort District. He has fond memories of kicking fo ...
Linda Kay Byerline Lane DEC 28, 1950 - APR 29, 2013
Savannah - Linda Kay Byerline Lane, 62, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Mechanicsburg, Illinois, daughter of Russell and Marcella Byerline. Mrs. Lane was a graduate of Tri City High School in Mechanicsburg and later attended Southern Illinois University. She moved to Savannah when she was 21and soon after met the love of her life, Ricky. They married May 14, 1977, subsequently making Savannah their home. She enrolled in Mr. Paul's Beauty School, became a licensed cosmetologist and was employed as a stylist with Joel & Company an ...
Charles Lindberg Akin JUL 20, 1928 - APR 28, 2013
Charles Lindberg Akin "Lindy" Charles L. Akin, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Savannah Square. He was born July 20, 1928 in Ashburn, GA to the late Arthur Virlyn and Jewell Dee Rouse Akin. While in Ashubrn, as a teenager, he obtained the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Ashburn High School and from Georgia Tech with a Ceramic Engineering degree. He obtained an MBA at Augusta College in Augusta, GA. While living in Augusta, GA and North Augusta, SC he was active in the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, the Boy Scouts of America, the North Augusta Grace United Methodist ...
Rosemary "Penny" Conners JAN 30, 1951 - APR 27, 2013
SAVANNAH - Rosemary "Penny" Conners, 62, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at her residence in Savannah. Ms. Conners was born in Savannah, GA on January 30, 1951, the daughter of the late Dominic Paul and Rosemary Hamilton Danzi. She was a graduate of Richard Arnold High School. After graduating, she married Henry Meier Conners, Jr. and they traveled extensively during his military career. At the end of his military tenure, they settled in Savannah and she began her career in ophthalmology. She began her career working with Ophthalmology Associates of Savannah, where she worked for 15 years. She w ...
Sylvia McEntyre Oostlander JAN 13, 1946 - APR 27, 2013
SAVANNAH - Sylvia "Wendy" Oostlander, age 67, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Candler Hospital following a short illness. She was born on January 13, 1946 in Sylvester, GA to the late Tom and Jackie McEntyre. Her family moved to Ocoee, FL in 1958, where her father was an Orange Grove Caretaker and her mother a Nurses Aid and later a homemaker. She moved to Guyton, GA with her grandparents and then on to Savannah, GA, where she lived for the remainder of her life. She graduated from Ocoee High School in 1964, where she excelled in home economics and typing class. She was a secretary for many y ...
Jack Melvin Sexton NOV 28, 1926 - APR 27, 2013
RICHMOND HILL – Mr. Jack Melvin Sexton, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2013, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving wife and sons, and under the care of Hospice of Savannah. He joined the United States Navy in December of 1943, with parental consent at the age of 17, serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations of World War II, aboard the Destroyer USS Doyle DD494/DMS34. Upon release from Naval service he was employed by the Savannah Electric and Power Company for 39 years, rising to the position of Plant Superintendent of their Riverside Generatin ...
Arvid O. "Chip" Eckwall, II JAN 26, 1959 - APR 27, 2013
Savannah- ECKWALL, A.O. "CHIP", II, age 54, died at home April 27, 2013. Husband, father, son, brother, and teacher at Richmond Hill Middle School. Survived by wife, Mary P. Eckwall, son Benjamin P. Eckwall; parents Robert Arvid Eckwall and Monique Gaire Eckwall of Charlottesville, VA; sister and brother in law Carroll and Wayne Strupp, nephews James and John Robert Strupp of Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Eckwall was preceded in death by his son, Christopher McKinney Eckwall. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church. The family will r ...
Nancy Lee Shiloski APR 28, 1936 - APR 22, 2013
Nancy Lee Shiloski SAVANNAH – Nancy Lee Shiloski was born in 1936 in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, to the late Charles and Catherine Montgomery. She entered Heaven's gate on the 22nd day of April 2013, where she entered eternal rest peacefully from her home on Wilmington Island, GA. Nancy was a member of Kenwood High School's Class of 1956, where she was a member of the glee club and marching band. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Ralph Norman Shiloski. A consummate mother and homemaker, Nancy enjoyed arts and crafts such as building dollhouses and sewing dresses. She ...