Obituaries
Eleanor Cerbone DEC 20, 1925 - MAY 14, 2024
Eleanor Cerbone, 98, of Savannah, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born December 20, 1925, in Bayonne, New Jersey, daughter of the late John Cherchio and Manuella Militelo Cherchio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip A. Cerbone, and son-in-law, Eddie Ruchalski. She is survived by her children; Judi Ruchalski, Adam Philip Cerbone (Kristin), Tom Cerbone (Terri); grandchildren, Karen Ruchalski Mahoney (Tim), Christopher Ruchalski (Erin), Jason Cerbone, Kristin Cerbone Peters (Christopher), Celia Cerbone, Alex Cerbone (Elizabeth), and Jennifer Cerbone Lanigan (Stephen); ...
Joseph C. Boggs MAY 07, 2024 - MAY 14, 2024
In loving memory of Joseph C. Boggs, who passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the age of 62. Joseph, known to many as Joe, leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication to others who touched the hearts of all who knew him. Born and raised in the city of Pittsburgh, Joe was a true son of the Steel City due to his love for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Throughout his life, his skilled craftsmanship and commitment to excellence earned him the respect of his peers and clients alike. His work graces countless homes and buildings throughout the Savannah area, a testament to his talent and ded ...
Frederick Allen Reed MAY 26, 1962 - MAY 13, 2024
Frederick Allen Reed, 61, of Wilmington Island, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on 5/13/2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 26, 1962, to the late Joan Burns Reed and Kenneth Jack Reed. He is preceded in death by a brother Michael Wayne Reed. He also had 7 half-brothers and 4 half-sisters. The family was notorious for being rebellious and loud. Fred attended Lee Senior High School in Sanford, NC, and later graduated from East Jefferson High School in Metaire, LA. He went to work for Noble Oil Co. of New Orleans where he worked on oil rigs for months at a time. He later went int ...
Lewis P. Bell, Jr. DEC 21, 1941 - MAY 12, 2024
Lewis Preston Bell, Jr., 82, passed away surrounded by his family on May 12, 2024. Lewis was born on December 21, 1941 in Savannah, GA. After graduating from Savannah High School, he joined the US Navy and married the love of his life, Jane Claire Tanner. He was loving, hardworking and cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was very talented in construction, wood working and could fix anything. Lewis was a dedicated member of Savannah Baptist Temple for many years where he was a loyal servant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Preston Sr and Laur ...
Dennis M. "Denny" Herb, Sr. AUG 05, 1943 - MAY 12, 2024
Dennis M. “Denny” Herb Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on May 12th, surrounded by friends and family. Denny grew up in the Old Fort section of Savannah where he attended Blessed Sacrament School and then graduated from Benedictine Military School in the infamous Class of 61’. His athletic prowess at BC was prolific, where he earned First Team All-City Honors in Basketball and First Team All-City and First Team All State Honors in baseball as he helped lead the Cadets to their first State Championship Baseball Title in 1961. His love of baseball was infectious, ...
Barbara H Sheppard DEC 05, 1936 - MAY 12, 2024
Barbara H. Sheppard, 87, died on May 12, 2024 at her Wilmington Island home. She was under the care of Hospice and her loving family. A lifelong Savannah native, Barbara was born on December 5, 1936, to Dorothy Thirza Corbett Hawkins Wilson and William Sidney Hawkins. After attending Commercial High School, she worked in accounting for Goodyear Tire Company before working at T. S. Chu Company on Tybee Island. There she would spend the greatest and best part of her career, working alongside best friend and confidante Mola Jung, of whom she loved like a sister. Barbara spent he ...
Robert (Bob) Merriman OCT 15, 1954 - MAY 11, 2024
Robert “Bob” Merriman, 69, died on May 11, 2024, at St Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Bob was born October 16, 1954, to the late Alfred and Sara Nell Merriman. During Bob's 43-year law enforcement career, he solved many high-profile cases and was known for his compassion for crime victims. He started his career in Athens in 1975, then moved to Chatham County Police Department in 1977. He became a detective in 1981. He moved to the Chatham-Savannah Police force in 2004 and retired as a captain in June 2007. Merriman came out of retirement to b ...
Joseph Greer Wilson, Sr. FEB 22, 1958 - MAY 11, 2024
Ask anyone who knew him, and they’ll tell you Joey never met a stranger. They would also tell you he was rarely seen without his signature grin on his face. Joey greeted every person and situation on earth with such positivity, and kindness, that he was quickly and inevitably loved by everyone he met. Joseph Greer Wilson, Sr., 66, of Savannah, Georgia, died surrounded by his family at Candler Hospital after battling Metastatic Desmoplastic Melanoma. Joey was born in Savannah, Georgia to Clifton M. Wilson, Jr. and Ruth G. Wilson on February 22nd 1958. He graduated from Jenk ...
Barbara L Hooks DEC 19, 1937 - MAY 10, 2024
Barbara L Hooks, 86, passed away peacefully at Hospice Savannah on Friday, May 10, 2024. Barbara, affectionately known as Mema by her family, was born in Bulloch County, GA on December 19, 1937. She was a graduate of Commercial High School in 1955. She worked at Levy’s Department Store for 25 years and later retired from Jordan Marsh. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, the Invincible Bible Class, and the Alee Temple Shrine Antique Classic Unit. In addition to her parents Frank F. Lee and Ester M. Lee; she is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Doy T. Hook ...
Helen Nelson Brown JUL 16, 1944 - MAY 08, 2024
Helen Nelson Brown passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 79. Born on July 16, 1944, in Barryville, NY. She graduated from Eldred Central School in 1962 and received a full scholarship to attend Marywood University, earning her BA in Elementary and Special Education in 1966. After completing her studies, Helen moved to Norfolk, VA where she lived for over 50 years until recently relocating to Savannah, GA. Helen was predeceased by her husband, James Proctor Brown III, her parents, Robert Woodrow Nelson and Ruth Elizabeth Kerr, and her brother, Peter ...
Mary Alice Frye Templeton - MAY 08, 2024
Mary Alice Frye Templeton, 74, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Memorial Health. She was born December 16, 1949, in Fort Benning, GA to the late Lonnie and Arbrea Skeens Frye. She worked as a home care provider, and at Marshview Senior Living. Mrs. Templeton was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, supporting them at their sporting events, school functions, and especially trips to Daytona Beach. She had a love for the card game Rummy, and every family gathering ended in a family game. She is s ...
Kayla Danielle George JUL 15, 1998 - MAY 08, 2024
Kayla Danielle George, 25, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on May 8, 2024 due to complications of her lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was born on July 15, 1998, in Savannah, Georgia. Kayla was a loving mother, fiancée, daughter, and sister. Kayla was a beautiful young woman who found joy in being a mother to her daughter, Evelyn, and was eagerly anticipating her upcoming marriage to Connor Green. She will be remembered for her kind spirit and devotion to her family. She is survived by her father, David George; stepmother, Renee George; fiancé, Connor G ...
Edith Roszkowiak JAN 24, 1939 - MAY 08, 2024
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Edith Roszkowiak, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, creativity and generosity. Edith was born in Camden, NJ on January 24, 1939 to the late Edgar Wright and the late Anna Read Wright. She graduated from Merchantville High School in Merchantville, NJ. Edith’s passion was her family. Sewing, quilting, and singing were among Edith’s many treasured pastimes. She was a longtime member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, and she enjoyed volunteering at the Social Apostolate in Savannah. Edith wa ...
Vincent G. Sortino MAR 29, 1935 - MAY 04, 2024
Vincent G. Sortino aka “Uncle Jimmy” to his Brooklyn family passed away peacefully at his home beside his loving wife on May 4, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1935 in Brooklyn NY to the late John and Sarah Sortino he was always proud to say he was the only one of his siblings to be born in a hospital. Vince was an amazing doting husband to the love of his life Maria Sortino for 62 years. He was the greatest father a daughter could ask for to their only child Cindy Brown He loved his son in law Jeff Brown as the son he never had. He is survived by his wife Maria and daughter ...
Stanley Earl Harris, Jr. SEP 04, 1937 - MAY 04, 2024
Stanley Earl Harris, Jr passed away Saturday May 4, 2024. Born September 4.1937, he was the son of Stanley E. Harris Sr. and Bernice Wolf Harris. A third generation and lifelong Savannahian, he graduated from Savannah High School in 1954, and went to his beloved Harvard University at 16 years old. After graduating from Emory Law School, he returned to Savannah to start his legal career. He met his future wife Peggy in Atlanta and asked her to marry him on their third date. She demurred, but they wed shortly thereafter on June 27, 1964. His career included 20 years as Assistant City Attorney ...
Richard Allen Wotring JUL 17, 1943 - MAY 04, 2024
Richard Allen Wotring, born on July 17, 1943, and a proud Marine, transitioned from this life on May 4, 2024, at the age of 80. Dickie’s dedication to service extended far beyond his military tenure. After his honorable service with the Marines, he became a Mason and a proud member of the American Legion Post 184 and continued his commitment to bettering the lives of others as a devoted member of Local 188, where he tirelessly advocated for the rights and well-being of his fellow union members. Dickie’s unwavering sense of duty, coupled with his compassionate spirit, left an end ...
Emmaline Rice Routon - MAY 04, 2024
On May 4th, with characteristic grace, Emmaline Rice Routon, affectionately known as 'Nana,' passed away at 82 years of age in the presence of her children and loved ones. She was born and raised in Augusta, GA, the only child of Augusta natives Margaret Emmaline Rice 'Peg' and Hugh Woodson Rice. Emmaline's childhood in Augusta’s close-knit community of Summerville was idyllic. She is remembered by classmates and friends as a person with a generous smile and a love for life. Emmaline attended Aquinas High School, where she was a cheerleader, Homecoming Queen and Qu ...
Frank A. Scungio Jr. JUL 11, 1947 - MAY 04, 2024
Frank A. Scungio Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024. He was born on July 11, 1947, in New Castle, PA. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Alise Staton and Frank Scungio Sr., as well as his sister, Charlotte Viggiano. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Scungio, his loving daughters, Robin Craine (James) and Renne Bender (David), his sons Mark Scungio, Robert Ashley (Beverly) and Thomas Ashley, nieces Tammi Windl (Jay) and Traci Martwinski (Vincent), and cherished grandchildren Ashley Standley (Jeffrey), Dustin Craine (Emily), Austin, and Bentley Elgin. Frank dedicated 30 ye ...
Judy Jenkins Findley DEC 04, 1946 - MAY 04, 2024
Judy Jenkins Findley, 77 of Pikeville, KY, retired Bank Executive, died Saturday May 4th, 2024, at Bluegrass Hospice in Hazard, KY from a long bout with Parkinson's and Dementia. Judy was born to the late Emory and Thelma Jenkins in Savannah on December 4th, 1946. She was a Graduate of Jenkins High School. Judy was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church in Pikeville. In addition to her parents Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Findley; and a brother Emory Arnold Jenkins. She is survived by her son and his wife, R ...
Michael Whitehead MAY 29, 1964 - MAY 02, 2024
Michael Whitehead, 59, passed away May 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in Savannah, Georgia. Originally hailing from Appleton, Wisconsin, Michael's gypsy spirit and boundless creativity drew him to Nashville, Tennessee, where he honed his skills as a Master Stylist and successful business owner. It was in Nashville where fate intertwined his path with Billy, the love of his life. Michael was so smitten, that he bought a red Jeep Wrangler to impress Billy and the rest, as they say, is history. Together, they embarked on a life of adventure. Their journey led them to St. John in the ...
Landon Alston Jarrott Holcomb APR 22, 1985 - MAY 02, 2024
Click here to view Landon's service via livestream - 9;50 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024. Landon was born in Savannah, GA on April 22, 1985, and tragically left us on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Landon lived life his way with a big heart and an infectious smile that would light up a room. A lover of good music, UGA football, bodybuilding, real people and family. The light of the world will truly be dimmer with him gone. Landon was a Petty Officer First Class in the U.S. Navy where he served as an Air Traffic Controller, at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL. Landon was hono ...
Eva Johanna Carl DEC 14, 1943 - MAY 02, 2024
Eva Johanna Carl passed away on May 2, 2024 in the care of Savannah Hospice. Eva was born in Lauin/Donau, Germany on December 13,1943. Eva met Stephen Carl, an American Soldier, stationed in Augsburg, Germany in April of 1970, love followed and they were married on January 19,1971 and enjoyed 53 years of marital bliss. Eva retired in December of 2011 from Publix Twelve Oaks, where she worked as a cashier and in the pharmacy. Eva is survived by her husband, son Karl (Andrea) and daughter Liane two granddaughters, one grandson a brother and sister. Eva will be remembered for her generous hear ...
Robert Seth Adams DEC 16, 1961 - MAY 02, 2024
Robert Seth Adams, 62, died peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The lifelong resident of Savannah was the son of the late William Mitchell Adams and the late Ellen Ross Adams, Robert was an active member of the Savannah St. Patick’s Day Parade Committee, Knights of Columbus and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He graduated from Savannah High School and was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan…..and Herschel Walker’s number one fan. Robert enjoyed going to the gym and everything outdoors, especially, riding bike trails, grilling, enjoying downtown Savannah and Tybee Island. ...
Randall Marion Zittrouer, Jr. AUG 18, 1944 - MAY 01, 2024
Randall Marion Zittrouer, Jr, 79, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Savannah on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corine B. Zittrouer, Randall M Zittrouer, Sr, and brother, Raddie O. Zittrouer. Randy is survived by his sister, Barbara Z. Weimar, Linda H. Zittrouer, and his beloved children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family & friends. A private service will be planned later. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest remembrances be made in his memory to Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Sa ...
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 ...