Obituaries
Robert E. Harman, Jr. MAY 03, 1953 - MAY 01, 2024
Robert Earl Harman, Jr., 70, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024. Born on May 3, 1953 in Athens, Georgia to Joanne Durrence Harman and Robert Earl Harman, Sr., Bob moved to Savannah with his family in 1959. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1971 and later attended Oglethorpe University, graduating with a degree in Business Administration in 1976. After graduation, Bob worked for Grumman Aircraft Engineering which later became Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation before going to work for the contracting firm, Structioneers, Inc., founded by his father. ...
James (Jim) Edgar Cole NOV 01, 1949 - MAY 01, 2024
James (Jim) Edgar Cole, born November 1, 1949, in Walton, NY died peacefully at home with his Southern family on May 1, 2024. Jim graduated from Camden Central High School, in Camden, NY. Even as a 13-year-old, he was ambitious. He shoveled driveways, mowed lawns, and repaired and rebuilt snow machines. At 18 he joined the Army and honorably served his country for three tours in Vietnam as a radio operator and Huey helicopter pilot and engineer. After leaving the military, Jim built many businesses from the ground up. For over 30 years, he owned a Land ...
Elizabeth Garner Griffin JUL 06, 1941 - APR 30, 2024
Elizabeth Gayle Garner Griffin, 82, passed away April 30, 2024. She was born July 6, 1941, in Sandersville, GA to the late Wilson and Elizabeth Louise Vickers Garner. Mrs. Griffin was a R.N., having trained at Candler Hospital, and later working for the American Red Cross. She also was the R.N. for the State Capital of Georgia, taking care of the medical needs of Legislators. She also worked for other facilities in Augusta, Atlanta, Valdosta, and Tifton, GA, all while moving around with her husband’s job with Georgia Power. Mrs. Griffin was a forme ...
Michael Arthur Cleary "Mike" MAR 17, 1947 - APR 30, 2024
Michael A Cleary, Sr., 77 of Pooler, GA passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. Michael "Mike" was born on March 17, 1947 in Savannah, GA. He and his wife, Cheryl, of 60 years had 4 children. Mike retired from UPS after 32 years where he met lifelong friends. With his job they moved 4 times and planted roots in Marietta, GA before moving back to the Savannah area. Mike was a member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church where he served as a greeter for 10 years. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren more than anything. He enjo ...
Michael Cleary MAR 17, 1947 - APR 30, 2024
Michael A Cleary, Sr., 77 of Pooler, GA passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. Michael "Mike" was born on March 17, 1947 in Savannah, GA. He and his wife, Cheryl, of 60 years had 4 children. Mike retired from UPS after 32 years where he met lifelong friends. With his job they moved 4 times and planted roots in Marietta, GA before moving back to the Savannah area. Mike was a member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church where he served as a greeter for 10 years. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren more than anything. He enjo ...
Robert Wilson (Bobby) Welch JUL 23, 1945 - APR 29, 2024
Robert Wilson “Bobby” Welch joined his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Monday, April 29, 2024. Bobby was preceded in that heavenly reunion by his brothers Melton, Charles, Cecil, and Jerry, all of Jackson, Mississippi. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Pamela Culler Welch, daughter Angela Childress (John), son Jeff Welch (Kate), son Charles “Chip” Welch (Meg), Stepson William “Kip” Gardner (Lisa) all of Savannah, and step-daughter Amy Matthews (Chris) of Rincon, sisters Barbara Mardis, Linda Rozina, Judy Quarles, and Anita Hemphill all of ...
David Frederick Elwell NOV 03, 1940 - APR 29, 2024
David Frederick Elwell died on April 29, 2024 on Wilmington Island, Georgia at age 83. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1940, David was the son of the late John Elwell, Sr. of Boston and Margaret Kay, from Eastport Maine. David grew up in Boston's Mission Hill Housing Project. In 1983, David married Djeni Karcic in Salem, NH where they lived and had a daughter, Jessica Lee Elwell on March 25,1984. In 1997, David founded Jessicas Brick Oven Bakery in Woburn Massachusetts. He developed it into a successful business baking and selling artisan breads all across the east c ...
Tommie Grayson Hunter MAY 29, 1951 - APR 29, 2024
Tommie Grayson Hunter died peacefully on April 28, 2024. ...
Robert John Austin - APR 28, 2024
Robert John Austin, age 76, died at home after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean, and brother, Deke (wife Vicki), brother-in-law Terance Ricker (wife Marsha), sister-in-law, Carolyn Ostojich (husband John), and sister-in-law, Maryellen Miller, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was a graphic artist. He worked in Hollywood, post-production titles and graphics prior to the computer age. He created numerous fine art paintings, some of which received awards. He was an avid history buff and supported several organizations devoted to historic ...
Randy Stafford MAR 24, 1964 - APR 28, 2024
Randy Stafford, 59, a Savannah native, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, born March 24, 1964, son of the late Frank Stafford and Mary Elizabeth Weinheimer Stafford. Randy was an automotive mechanic for many years. There will be a gathering of family and friends at 3:00, Monday, May 6, 2024, at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. ...
Matthew Joseph Powers AUG 26, 1951 - APR 27, 2024
Matthew Joseph Powers, 72, died peacefully at home, April 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Matt was born August 26, 1951, in Savannah, GA, the son of James Hayes Powers and Ann Mooney Powers. He grew up on Tybee Island, where he was educated at St. Michael’s Catholic School. He was a 1969 graduate of Benedictine Military School in Savannah. Matt began college life in Florida where he was able to pursue his never-ending enjoyment of surfing. But California beckoned, so with a mane of blond hair and a VW van laden with surfboards, he and a buddy headed west. After that e ...
Teresa (Marge) Quigley Langston JAN 31, 1934 - APR 26, 2024
Teresa (Marge) Langston Marge was born January 31, 1934, in St Johns, Newfoundland and passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah, Friday, April 26, 2024, surrounded by family who loved her dearly. She was affectionally known by many names – Teresa, Marge, Mom, Gigi, Grand-Marge, Marg. Marge married the love of her life, Mason Lee Langston MSGT USAF at Pepperrell Air Force Base on March 17, 1954, and they had five children. She was widowed at the young age of 36 while living in Fairbanks, Alaska. She moved back to Savannah, GA where she devoted herself to providing for and r ...
Parnell Burke Noth - APR 26, 2024
Parnell Burke Noth 1972 - 2024 Beloved wife of New Yorker cartoonist, Paul Noth, cherished daughter of Richard and Dina Burke, and sister of Christopher Burke, Parnell died of heart failure on April 26th in a hospital intensive care unit after a five-week struggle with acute pneumonia. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Parnell grew up as a “pioneer child” with a handful of other great kids in the very early days of The Landings on Skidaway Island. She attended Savannah Country Day Sch ...
Gary T. Brednich - APR 24, 2024
Gary Thomas Brednich, 77, of LaGrange, Kentucky, formerly of Midland, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Benjy Brednich (Carolyn), Betsy Olszanowski (Brian), Brig Brednich, and Burke Brednich (Stacey); grandchildren, Caden, Tabor, Reece, Chase, Pierce, Kate, Carson, Hudson, Marin, and Hollis; mother of his children, Mary Beth Brednich; extended family and friends. Despite Gary’s health struggles in the latest season of his life, he always remained kind. Gary was the only child born to Jacob and Vera ...
Bonnie Cook Norman OCT 06, 1940 - APR 23, 2024
Bonnie Cook Norman, affectionately known as Nana, passed away on April 23, 2024. She recently enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great children which will be remembered fondly by her family. Born on October 6, 1940, Bonnie was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. She moved to Savannah several years ago to be near her family. Bonnie had a fulfilling career as a computer programmer with General Electric. Throughout her life, Bonnie was known for her love for her family. She was so very proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved gardening, was ...
Gloria Ann Groover DEC 15, 1946 - APR 23, 2024
Gloria Ann "TWINKLE" Groover, 77, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on April 23, 2024. She was born on December 15, 1946, in Savannah, Georgia. Gloria was a retired motion picture greensman. She was known for her dedication and hard work in the industry. A private graveside service will be held to honor Gloria's life. Gloria is survived by her brother, Henry S Monsees (Patti), and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Savannah. 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah Georgia 31406 TWINKLE will be dearly missed by all who kn ...
Tom Steven Jasmanki - APR 21, 2024
Tom Steven Jasmanki, 77, passed away peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC, on April 21, 2024, after a short illness. Tom was born February 1, 1947, in Minot, North Dakota, the youngest son of Harry and Mabel Jasmanki of Carpio, ND. He served honorably in the United States Navy and had a long career in automotive supplies sales, first as an employee of Johnny Wooten Car Care, and then as owner-operator of T&S Automotive Supplies. Tom was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing with the “Over-the-Hill Gang” at Tanglewood Park. Tom is survived by h ...
Mary Rapp Ferrell - APR 20, 2024
Mary Rapp Ferrell, 99, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Pensacola, Florida. A private service will be held at a later date. ...
Edwin John Case - APR 20, 2024
Edwin John Case Edwin John Case (Ed) of Skidaway Island, passed away April 20, 2024. Ed was born to Ethel Florence Henkel Case and Milton Allen Case in October 1936 in New York City, growing up in Larchmont, NY. He is a graduate of Lafayette College where he became a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Ed entered the Army Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1966. He joined the Market Research Department at The Bristol Myers Company where he gained invaluable experience in product research and marketing. After four years with Bristol, he joined ...
John T. (Johnny) Collins - APR 18, 2024
John T. (Johnny) Collins passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024. He graduated from Benedictine Military School (BC) class of 1957 and received his BBA in Accounting from Georgia State College in 1969. Johnny spent the majority of his working career in the Natural Gas Industry, retiring in 2004 from Atmos Energy Corp. after 33 years of service. During his working years he was a member of many organizations, including the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. Johnny loved his family and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Fleetwood Col ...
Lottie A. Dunn SEP 28, 1924 - APR 16, 2024
Everybody loved Lottie. Born Elise-lotte Schneider in Sao Paolo, Brazil in 1924, Lottie Dunn radiated joie de vivre throughout her entire 99 1/2 years of life. She loved her parents, Anton and Frieda Schneider, and her sister Elfrida Schneider Wandell. Her family emigrated from the Black Forest in Germany, via Sao Paolo, to DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn in 1927. She loved her husband, Hugh Dunn, whom she met at a high school dance and remained as best friends for the next 55+ years. She loved her 6 children— and our spouses — and her 11 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchil ...
Sally Olsen OCT 01, 1935 - APR 15, 2024
Sally Olsen was born October 1, 1935 and passed away on April 15, 2024 surrounded by her daughters. She's preceded in death by her loving husband, Eric Maura Olsen, two sons, Eric Maura Olsen, Jr., and Larry Lamar Olsen, and grandson, E. Ryan Goodman.She was survived by daughters, Helen Olsen Woodcock (Charles, dec'd) of Ellabell, and Pamela Olsen Flanders (James) of Guyton.She will be dearly missed by her eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Greenwich cemetery at 11AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Ernie Pirkle To officiate. In lieu ...
Michael James Bryant NOV 28, 1954 - APR 15, 2024
Michael James Bryant, affectionately known as “Michael T” to family and friends, passed away peacefully at Emory University Hospital on April 15, 2024. Born in Tucson, AZ, Mike experienced a nomadic childhood due to his father's military service, a source of pride for him, especially his father's Air Force service in WWII. This upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for travel and diverse experiences. Mike’s journey brought him to Savannah, GA, where fate intervened on his first date with Linda, his beloved wife. From Hilton Head to Savannah ...
William Ulmer MAY 27, 1936 - APR 13, 2024
Savannah, GA William H. Ulmer, age 87, died Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born in Mineola, New York, he was the son of the late Sara and Lewis W. Ulmer. Bill was an executive with the Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. Following retirement, he and his wife, Patty, moved to The Landings on Skidaway Island, Georgia, and he had been a full-time resident there since 1992. He spent many years coaching youth baseball and was an avid fly fisherman. One of his fondest memories was when he made a solo four-wheel drive circumnavigation of the perimeter of the continent of Australia in 2001. H ...
Elsie Wayne Smith JAN 21, 1932 - APR 13, 2024
Elsie Wayne Smith passed away on April 13, 2024 at the age of 101. She was born in New York City on January 21, 1923 to Tunis M. Smith, Sr. and Annie Kohlhage Smith. She lived much of her childhood in Twickenham, the backdrop of many family stories about her and her brother, cousins, and neighbors playing and dawdling on the way to school. Her mischievousness was legendary in the family, always marked by a twinkle in her eye that continued throughout her life. Elsie graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy and attended Armstrong Junior College before entering Mount St. Mary’s Conven ...
Margaret "Brenda" Stewart OCT 30, 1944 - APR 12, 2024
Margaret “Brenda” Stewart, affectionally known as Nana, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on April 12, 2024 of natural causes. Her final moments were spent surrounded by family and prayer. Born on October 30, 1944, Brenda was known for her caring and selfless nature. A lifelong resident of Savannah Georgia and a graduate of St Vincent’s Academy, Brenda worked at the Southern Bell phone company and then moved on to a position teaching preschool, which she genuinely loved and then retired to care for her family and grandchildre ...
John William Greenwood, Jr. - APR 12, 2024
John William Greenwood, Jr., 49, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born July 2, 1974 in Lincoln, NE to John William Greenwood, Sr. and Irene Sohl Greenwood. John was a skilled auto mechanic and worked for Southern Motors Honda for the past 5 years. Prior to moving to Savannah, he owned and operated Greenwood’s Garage in Groves, Texas He was preceded in death by his father, John William Greenwood, Sr., and his sister, Jody Lynn Greenwood Wolfe. John is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kristi Ann Greenwood of Sa ...
Dr. James Frank Repella - APR 12, 2024
Dr. James Frank Repella, aged 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, while holding the hand of his beloved wife, Jackie. Jim was born on June 5, 1934, in Kingston, Pennsylvania to Frank and Mary Rzepiela. He spent his childhood in Duryea, Pennsylvania, excelling at school and sports while also earning 10 cents an hour working on the Cremard family’s farm. Jim’s father was a coal miner and his mother a seamstress. The family petitioned to change the spelling of their last name when the coal mining company continued to misspell Rzepiela and Frank could not cash his pay ch ...
Walter Charlton Hartridge Strong, Jr. AUG 16, 1940 - APR 11, 2024
Walter Charlton Hartridge Strong Jr. peacefully passed away at Hospice Savannah on April 11, 2024. Born in Savannah, Georgia on August 16, 1940, Walter was the son of Walter Hartridge Strong, Sr. and Julia Eve Strong. He was educated at his beloved Charles Ellis School, Savannah High School, and Georgia Tech, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Fraternity. Walter returned to Savannah in 1961 to run his family's commercial construction firm, W.H. Strong Company. Over the next 63 years, Walter's construction legacy stretches over Savannah and the surrounding areas with notabl ...
Margaret Ann Stambaugh Keener AUG 28, 1925 - APR 11, 2024
MARGARET ANN STAMBAUGH KEENER (August 28, 1925-April 11, 2024) It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother (Mere), and great grandmother, Margaret Ann Stambaugh Keener, on April 11, 2024, after a short illness, at age 98. She joins her husband of more than 67 years, Ellis B. Keener, MD, leaving behind a life lived with purpose and intent, surrounded by her family, in her home at the Marshes of Skidaway in Savannah, where she resided for 10 years. Even in her last years, Ann was a force of nature, cheering on her 13 grandchildren and thr ...