Obituaries
Walter Hugh O'Leary DEC 26, 1937 - FEB 01, 2022
Walter Hugh O’Leary passed from this life to his place in heaven on February 1, 2022. Born in Waltham, Massachusetts on December 26, 1937, Walter was the eldest son of John and Anne (MacInnis) O’Leary and brother to Catherine Spillane and John O’Leary (all predeceased). Walter grew up in Watertown, Mass where he attended St. Patrick’s High School. He then earned a degree from Boston College where he was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi. Upon graduating from college in 1960, Walter married Shirley Anne (Sampson), became an Army Reservist, and began his nearly f ...
Jean Clark Smith JUL 23, 1937 - FEB 01, 2022
Jean Clark Smith joined the Church Triumphant and was reunited with her family on February 1, 2022. Jean was born on July 23, 1937, to Alfred and Margie Clark in Columbus, GA. While her dad was in the Army, Jean lived in Tokyo, Japan, as a child. After graduating from Jordan High School in Columbus, Jean married Donald Clyde Smith, who adored her.Jean and Don were married 53 years when Don died in 2008. During Don’s career with Eastern Airlines, he and Jean lived in Columbus, Peachtree City, and Savannah. While in Columbus, Jean worked for Burnham’s and then two churches, Cas ...
Theresa Louise Highsmith APR 21, 1941 - JAN 31, 2022
Theresa L. Highsmith, affectionately known to many as “Miss Lou”, passed away Monday January 31, 2022 at the young age of 80. Lou was born April 21, 1941 in Savannah Georgia to her parents Sandy and Myrtie Sandiford. She resided in Garden City for over 50 years. Her passions in life included gardening, making videos, love of animals, and making people laugh with incredible stories from her life’s journey. Never to be forgotten by her loving partner Dave, her 2 daughters, Terri and Connie, 3 grandchildren Sandy, Sam, and Karlie, and 5 great-grandchildren, along with a lif ...
Nancy Deal Birkheimer MAY 15, 1948 - JAN 30, 2022
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, the Lord received Nancy Deal Birkheimer into His arms after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She passed away peacefully at the age of 73, in her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on May 15, 1948, near Glenville, GA, and attended Jenkins high school in Savannah, GA. Upon graduating with a degree in history from Armstrong State College in 1991, she furthered her education in historical preservation and archeology. She worked at the Georgia Historical Society, and some of her research projects can be found there. In her free time, Na ...
Captain Thomas A. Tracy JUL 05, 1944 - JAN 29, 2022
Captain Thomas Ames Tracy, died peacefully on Saturday, January 29,2022, at NE Ga. Medical Center in Gainesville, Ga. with his loving family at his bedside. Tom was born in Bristol, CT.on July 5, 1944. He then moved to New Britain, CT where he grew up and attended Hight School. In June 1964, Tom enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Hunter Air Force Base in Savannah Ga. in December of 1964 as a medical technician where he met and married the love of his life for 54 years Margie in May of 1967. Tom received an honorable discharge fro ...
Lois Jacqueline (Jackie) Carpenter JUN 27, 1925 - JAN 28, 2022
Lois Jacqueline “Jackie” Carpenter, of Savannah, Ga., entered eternal rest on January 28, 2022, at Hospice of Savannah, surrounded by her family. Born on June 27, 1925 in Sylvania, Ga., Jackie was the second daughter of seven children of Edward Lampkin Bazemore and Lila Encil Bazemore. She helped raise several nieces and nephews before having two children of her own, after finally getting married at the “spinster” age of 23. Jackie worked at Savannah Morning News, Hillcrest Abbey, and retired from Sears Roebuck after 17 years. She and Harry were dedicated members ...
Deborah Dianne Lucas Reece OCT 10, 1953 - JAN 28, 2022
Deborah Reece (gather.app) for livestream of private family service at 3:30 p.m. on February 4, 2022. Deborah Diane (Lucas) Reece was born on October 31,1953 to Helen Elizabeth (Brown) Lucas in Topeka, Kansas. Deborah was raised in Great Bend, Kansas and moved to Kansas City, Kansas and Portland, Oregon where she raised her family. She retired from Schneider Industries. Deborah was a creative artist with a true gift of drawing as well as a gifted singer. Deborah loved the Lord. To her, the most important gift was her gift of powerful prayer, and she loved sharing her gift with everyone ...
Joseph W. "Jody" Oetgen, Jr. AUG 12, 1956 - JAN 27, 2022
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Joseph William “Jody” Oetgen, Jr., age 65, passed away on January 27, 2022 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA with his mother Sarah at his side. In addition to his mother, Sarah Oetgen of Savannah, Jody is survived by his Brother William Eugene “Gene” Oetgen of Savannah; his niece Tori (Phillip) Campbell and great nephews Grant and Miles Campbell of Atlanta; and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Joseph William Oetgen, Sr.; cousin Dick Oetgen; Aunts Frances Henderson, Diane Strickland, and Margerite Arnett; and his Grandparents Alec and Mamie Fo ...
Shirley Ann Bryant Hall - JAN 27, 2022
Shirley Ann Bryant Hall, 71, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Candler Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Savannah New Covenant Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 5100 LaRoche Ave. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery. The full obituary will be published as soon as available. ...
Dr. Charles Allen Warren MAR 28, 1943 - JAN 26, 2022
Dr. Charles Allen Warren Savannah, GA Dr. Charles Allen Warren died on the morning of January 26, 2022 in Pooler, Georgia with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born in Millen, Georgia to Allen Johnson Warren and Mildred Rebecca Hooks on March 28, 1943 and later moved to Chicago, Illinois. He was a studious man always burning with curiosity. He grew up a WW2/post WW2 Army brat moving around from Industrial City Gardens, Georgia, to New Jersey, to Connecticut, to Oklahoma to Texas, back to Garden City Georgia. As a boy in the 1950s he was very interested in science. He and his ...
Mary Stimson McNamara APR 20, 1950 - JAN 26, 2022
Mary Stimson McNamara died peacefully at her winter home in Savannah, GA on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. She died surrounded by her loving family of five children and eight grandchildren. Mary and her husband Read recently moved from Nashville to Savannah. Mr. McNamara served as an Assistant Dean of The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University from 2010 to 2018. Mary was born in Pasadena, CA on April 20, 1950. She was the eldest of three children born to Nancy Rounds Stimson, native of Auburn, Maine, and Charles Ewing Stimson of Pasadena, CA. She graduated from the Westridge ...
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Hilsman Smith - JAN 26, 2022
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Hilsman Smith loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend left this world on January 26, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She passed away on her 83rd birthday. She was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Milligan and Colonel Edward Hamilton Hilsman of Dade City, Florida. She cherished her stepfather, Hamilton Hayne, and his career took the family to several beautiful locations across the country. Beth was particularly fond of Evanston, Illinois. She would often share memorable experiences of attending boarding school at Kemper Hall in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Beth went on ...
Charles Hunter Warner, Jr. - JAN 25, 2022
Charles Hunter Warner Jr., 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Charles was a graduate of Armstrong State College in Savannah and an active member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church for nearly 60 years. Charles proudly served his country by joining the U.S. Navy in 1952. Upon completion of service to his country, he returned to a lifetime career with the railroad. He retired as a CSX (Chessie Seaboard Consolidated) Executive Sales Manager after 44 years. Charles was restless in his retirement and wanted to continue to be active an ...
Robert L. Zuccarini - JAN 25, 2022
Robert L. Zuccarini, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 15, 1933 in Keota, Missouri to the late Americo and Josephine Bonuchi Zuccarini. Robert played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1950’s, and later in life enjoyed playing softball with the Oldtimers League in Savannah. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1997. He was an active communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, and a recipient of the Bishop Gartland award, of which he was very proud of. He is survived by hi ...
Alice (Cissie) T. Victor JAN 15, 1944 - JAN 25, 2022
Alice T. Victor, affectionately known to her friends and family as ‘Cissie’, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 25th at the young age of 78 years and 10 days. Cissie was born Alice Ruth Thompson on January 15th, 1944 in Greensboro, GA to her parents Andrew Dean Thompson and Henrietta Thompson, nee White. She had three brothers, William, Dean, and Mason Thompson. Cissie was a majorette in high school and was on Pandora’s Court at The University of Georgia. After majoring in Journalism, she married and had two children, James Keith ...
Jerry Douglas Sindler - JAN 24, 2022
Jerry Douglas Sindler, 71, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at Candler Hospital. He was born December 2, 1950 in Illinois to Jerry C. and Wava Stump Sindler. Jerry worked for Parson’s Corporation at the Savannah River Site. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Debra Sanford Sindler, his four children, Jacque Sindler, Jason Sindler, Vanessa Sindler, and Jordan Vogel, grandchildren, Amee, Christopher, Parker, Greyson, and Alex, as well as four great-grandchildren. ...
Ann (Anka) Spodnik Mikuliak - JAN 24, 2022
Ann T Mikuliak, March 5, 1930 – January 24, 2022 Ann (Anka) Spodnik Mikluliak, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022. Born in Hastings on the Hudson, in N.Y. Ann met the love of her life at the Otis Elevator Company in Yonkers, NY. They married in 1957 and were happily married for 43 years. She was a resident of Rivervale, NJ prior to her and Bill moving to Savannah, GA in 1993. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Mikuliak who passed away in 2000. Devoted a ...
Jane Patricia Burns NOV 26, 1943 - JAN 24, 2022
Jane Patricia Burns, died peacefully on Sunday January 23, 2022 in Savannah, GA with her husband and son at her side. To know Jane was to know love. Jane was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 26, 1943, the daughter of John Francis "Jack" and Philamay (Deangeles) Flanagan. Jane was raised in Drexel Hill, PA along with her older brother John, and younger siblings Philamay ("Biz"), Patricia (Patsy) and Frank. She graduated from Archbishop Prendergast high school in Drexel Hill in 1961. Following high school, Jane obtained her nursing degree. She l ...
William (Bill) Veal JAN 28, 1949 - JAN 24, 2022
William "Bill" Veal, 72, of Savannah passed away January 24, 2022. For those who knew Bill knew he was an enthusiastic storyteller. His personal story began on January 28, 1949, born to William Nathan and Dorothy Dean Shuman Veal in Savannah. After graduating from Groves High School in Garden City, Bill went on to complete some college and held countless jobs that were included in his storytelling. most notably working in a retail shoe store, serving in the military during the Vietnam War, and finally retiring from the United States Postal Service. William "B ...
Murray C. Perlman JUL 26, 1932 - JAN 23, 2022
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Murray C. Perlman passed away peacefully the afternoon of January 23rd with the love of his friends and family surrounding him. Murray was born in Savannah, GA on July 26, 1932 to Morris Perlman and Helen Schwartz Perlman. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a graduate of Benedictine Military School and Spring Hill College in Alabama. Murray met Wayne Spear at a party in Atlanta in the mid 1960’s. They soon became life partners in a loving relationship that lasted for over 50 years. In 2015 Murray and Wayne were legally married and, in true Savannah tradition, they were ...
Carol Sue Vitt NOV 30, 1948 - JAN 22, 2022
Carol Sue Vitt, 73, of Inverness, FL, passed away January 22, 2022. Carol was born on November 30, 1948 to Larry and Pearl Vitt in Fostoria, Ohio. She lived in Fostoria until her high school years, moving to Miami, Florida to live with her beloved brother Larry “Bud” Vitt and his family. Carol graduated from North Miami Senior High. After graduation, she met Bill Leftwich and they wed in 1968, going on to have two children, Brian and Jesse. Carol fulfilled a lifelong passion to help people by obtaining her nursing license, graduating fro ...
John Anthony O'Neil, Jr. - JAN 22, 2022
John Anthony O’Neil, JR, passed peacefully on Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 surrounded by members of his family. A native Savannahian, John attended Blessed Sacrament School and was a proud graduate of the 1960 class of Benedictine Military School. He attended Armstrong Junior College and was a 1965 graduate of The Georgia Institute of Technology. He immediately entered his banking career, working for First Union in North Carolina. In 1970 he returned to Savannah to join Liberty Mutual Bank (Suntrust) where he remained until he retired in 2008. During these years John was invol ...
Genevieve Pinckney O'Connor AUG 18, 1929 - JAN 22, 2022
Genevieve Pinckney O’Connor died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on January 22nd, 2022. Genevieve was born August 18, 1929 in Pinckney Colony, SC to Annie Haye and Joseph Oliveris Pinckney. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Daniel “Doc” O’Connor Jr, daughters, Mary Christina O’Connor Mock and Ellen O’Connor Ripley, great-grandson, Patrick “Pate” Joseph O’Connor III and siblings: Frances, Marie, Betty, Clara, Ollie, Linny, Carroll and Butch Lowenthal. Genevieve attended Saint Vincent’s Acade ...
William "Bill" R. Klein OCT 19, 1949 - JAN 22, 2022
William “Bill” R. Klein, 72, died January 22, 2022 Born in Columbus, Ohio on October 19, 1949, he lived in Savannah most of his life. Graduated from Jenkins High School. Went to Armstrong College for many years just to be the tennis court supervisor and finally graduated with a BS in Business. He retired from the Army National Guard. He pursued his dream of flying, becoming a private pilot. He was well liked and respected at the airport. His other passion was going to the shooting range with friends, nephews, and nieces. He enjoyed sitting by the pond with his pond buddies. H ...
Joyce Gupton Hutchinson NOV 13, 1931 - JAN 21, 2022
Joyce Gupton Hutchinson, 90, died peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2022. Born in Atlanta, GA on November 13, 1931 to the late Ford and Alexa Bowen Gupton, Joyce lived most of her life in Savannah. She retired from C&S Bank on Bull Street after many years of service. Joyce loved her family and friends. She especially enjoyed creating memories with her children and grandchildren as they traveled the country in an RV. In addition to her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Merle David Hutchinson. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son and ...
Janet M. Evans MAY 08, 1935 - JAN 21, 2022
Janet M. Evans (nee Anderson) went to her eternal home on January 21, 2022 at the age of 86 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael C. Evans; dearest mother of Ann (Dr. Patrick) Helfenbein, Mary (Mark) Monson, Carol (Brian) West, and Paul Evans; devoted grandmother of Patrick and Sharon Helfenbein, George and Laura West, Lydia and David Evans; dear sister of Madeline (Dr. Martin) White and dear sister-in-law to Sue (late John) Sullivan. She is further survived by other nieces, nephews, and friends. Janet lived the last 8 years of her life in assiste ...
Glenda (Enda) Sue Harden Anderson AUG 10, 1940 - JAN 20, 2022
Glenda “Enda” Sue Harden Anderson, died peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 surrounded by members of her family. Glenda was a very kind, special lady and it was obvious the moment you met her. Glenda was the youngest of three daughters born on August 10, 1940 to J.L. and Allene Harden in Laurens County, Georgia. She attended Stilson Elementary, Southeast Bulloch High School and graduated from Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia graduate program. She was a Business Education public school teacher and retired after 35 years, the last 32 at Clarke C ...
Herschel Lee Siebert, Sr. - JAN 19, 2022
Herschel Lee Siebert, Sr., (94) passed away on 19 Jan 2022. He was born on 7 Feb 1927, in Charleston, SC, to Theodore Charles Siebert, Sr and Carolyn Elizabeth Sires Siebert. His family moved to Savannah in the early 1930s. Herschel attended Chatham County Public Schools and graduated from Commercial High School. As a Boy Scout, he achieved the rank of Eagle and obtained the God and Country award. He also served as Scoutmaster. Herschel served in the U.S. Army, and obtained the rank of Sergeant in the Army’s 57th Field Artillery, 7th Infantry Division ...
James S. Domnitz - JAN 19, 2022
James Steven (Jim) Domnitz beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away at Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia on Wednesday, January 19th. Jim passed away after a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Type 1 Diabetes. Jim was often compared to Rocky Balboa for the way he faced the challenges his health afflictions brought to his life. Rocky was also his favorite movie hero. Jim’s life’s work included being a dedicated small business owner of Studio D Photography, in Greenville, South Carolina; home to his Family for 23 years. His achievements ...
Richard Miranda JUN 23, 1929 - JAN 18, 2022
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Richard Miranda, 92, died peacefully at home on January 18, 2022 surrounded by his daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, Bob and under the loving care of the Kindred Hospice staff. Richard was born June 23, 1929, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to Adrian and Hortensia Miranda. As a child, Richard’s family moved to Manhattan, NY, where he graduated from The High School of Commerce. After graduation, Richard attended Columbia University. In 1948, Richard joined the United States Air Force. As a 20-year veteran, Richard was a decorated Korean War Veteran and an instrumental par ...