Obituaries
Walter M. Baczynski - SEP 18, 2021
To view a livestreaming of the service, click on the following link: Walter Baczynski (gather.app) Walter (Walt) Michael Baczynski, age 73, of Savannah GA, passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born September 8, 1948 in Scranton PA, to Walter and Millie (Mildred) Baczynski (Gajkowski). Walt attended Penn State University, where he received his BS in chemical engineering. He was commissioned as ESN in the US Navy in 1969 and was Honorably Discharged 1972 as a LTJG. He worked the remainder of his career at Hunt-Wesson Foods, which transferred him to Savannah in ...
John V. Burke MAR 02, 1930 - SEP 17, 2021
John Valentine Burke, age 91, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Falmouth, Maine on March 2, 1930 to the late John Joseph Burke of Gort, County Galway, Ireland and Edith Margaret Taylor of Falmouth, Maine. The only son of an Irish immigrant, he met his wife of 50 years, Helene Hodges Burke, while stationed as a Marine at Paris Island in Beaufort, S.C. They married on July 5, 1953 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tybee Island and had two daughters. After being discharged from the Marine Corps in 1957, John too ...
Branko Alois Stropnik-DeSantis, Jr., "Brandon" SEP 12, 1984 - SEP 17, 2021
The restaurateur Branko Alois Stropnik-DeSantis Jr, also known as Brandon, departed from us after a hard fought battle in the hospital. Brandon passed on September 17th, 2021 at the age of 37. In Candler General Hospital his father, Branko, had brought his mother, Tamela, pizza, as they had heard Italian herbs help get a mother into labor. His mother woke up at 4:30 A.M. in labor. On September 12th, 1984 the doctor delivered Brandon to his proud parents and sister, Samantha. The doctor was still in his suit as he did not have time to change. Brandon would go on to graduate from Calvary Day ...
Birdie Howard Anderson AUG 03, 1921 - SEP 16, 2021
Birdie Howard Anderson, 100, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Habersham House. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Meldrim, GA. ...
Mary Rivers Pittman - SEP 16, 2021
Mary Carolyn Pittman 85, of Springfield passed away in her home on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Carolyn was survived in the death by her grandson David Pittman and wife Amanda Pittman; great grandchildren; Abigail Pittman, Johnnie Wright, and Aidan Wright as well as her two sisters, Joann Goff, Ruby lee Dickey and her husband Julian Dickey. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Robert Joseph Pittman Sr., her son Robert Joseph Pittman Jr., her sister Janet Ryland, and her brother Tom Rivers. Carolyn loved her family and grandchildren. She loved her grandchildren the most. She w ...
Lester Morales - SEP 15, 2021
Lester Morales, 80, died peacefully in his home on September 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife, children and his dearest friends, Wilbur Calvo and Jeanette Sanchez. Lester Morales was born in Villa Canales, Guatemala on January 20, 1941. He grew up on a farm with his three brothers and two sisters. Lester had a love of all animals especially horses. He used to ride and train horses on his family farm until he left the farm to complete his secondary education in Guatemala City. Lester spent his twenties working in sales in Guatemala. As the political climate in Guatemala worsened in the 19 ...
CAPT Curtis Durwood Knight, Sr. (USN, Ret.) NOV 03, 1935 - SEP 15, 2021
Curtis Knight was born on November 3, 1935 in Tarboro, North Carolina and moved with his family to Annapolis, Maryland during WWII. Upon graduation from the University Maryland, he was commissioned into the US Navy an achieved the rank of Captain before retiring in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Kathy Powell (Herbert); son, Curtis D. Knight, Jr. (Reba). Four grandchildren, Summer Ford, Megan Murray (Benjamin), Robert Knight, and Michael Powell (Stephanie). Great grandchildren, Abbigale, Victoria, Olivia Ford and Reese Powell. Also, a sist ...
Wiley C. Miller MAR 17, 1943 - SEP 15, 2021
Wiley C. Miller, 78, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Wiley was born in Bulloch County, son of Ben and LulaMae. He served in the military and retired from Georgia Pacific after 30 years. He was happily married to his wife of 54 years, Edna Miller. He loved to take drives with Edna in his convertible beetle bug in the downtown Savannah Parks. They have two daughters. He was a member of Compassion Christian Church. Wiley is survived by his loving wife, Edna; daughters, Angela Torrefranca (Warren), Kimberly Dean (James); ten gr ...
Connie Littlefield King NOV 21, 1953 - SEP 15, 2021
Connie L. King was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, September 15, 2021, after a short illness at 67 years old. Connie was born on November 21, 1953 to Anton and Carolyn Littlefield in Jesup, Georgia. She graduated from Wayne County High School in 1971. She went on to complete her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southern College. Connie was a lifelong educator. She worked with her grandchildren and students at Memorial Day School, where she was an active board membe ...
Joan B. Carroll AUG 25, 1935 - SEP 15, 2021
Click here to view livestream. The link will be available on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. (EDT) Joan B. Carroll “Joanie Noanie” passed away peacefully in Savannah on September 15, 2021. Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, John Patrick Carroll; her parents, David and Helen Baskfield; and a sister and brother-in-law, Janet and James Hanley. Joan was a devout Catholic practitioner who graduated from St. Catherine’s University. She began her career as a schoolteacher in Chicago. She relocated to New York when sh ...
Nancy Jean Colglazier - SEP 14, 2021
Nancy Jean Colglazier passed away early morning, September 14, 2021 with her husband and son at her side. Nancy was born August 13, 1937 in the rural outskirts of Campbellsburg, Indiana, sharing a birthday with her father. Growing up with her sister and parents on a small working midwestern farm, Nancy (née Purkhiser) surprisingly developed a world class ability to avoid dirt, dust, and most animals. She graduated as Salutatorian of her high school class before attending Indiana University, where she earned the immensely appropriate nickname “Perky”.& ...
SSgt. Charla Morrison Reynolds (USA, Ret.) - SEP 14, 2021
Charla Morrison Reynolds, 38, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Philip, South Dakota and a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Charla was a graduate of Little Wound High School in Kyle, South Dakota. After high school, she joined the United States Army and retired in 2018 as a Staff Sergeant. While in the military, she served in Afghanistan and Iraq. She received the following decorations: Army Commendations Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendations, Army Good Conduct Medal, Natio ...
Angela Jansen Carter MAY 19, 1948 - SEP 14, 2021
Angela Jansen Carter passed away on Monday, September 14, 2021. She was a devoted, and faithful wife, mother and grandmother. Angie was the daughter of Fredrick and Lenore Jansen, born in Kokomo, Indiana. She was of the Catholic faith. Angie grew up in Jacksonville, Florida where she was a member of the first graduating class of Wolfson High School. She was an excellent swimmer and was offered a scholarship for her talents. Angie then went on to graduate from South Georgia College and relocated to Savannah, which she called home for over 50 years.&n ...
Alma Barker Underwood Mullen MAY 16, 1927 - SEP 13, 2021
Mrs. Alma Barker Underwood Mullen died on September 13, 2021, at Hospice Savannah. She was born on May 16, 1927, in Marion County, Georgia to the late Henry P. Barker and the late Annie Hardy Barker. She was a 1944 graduate of Buena Vista High School. Shortly after high school graduation she moved to Griffin, Georgia where she lived for the next fifty years. In 1946 she married Jesse Lee Underwood who was a native of Spalding County. They became the parents of two children, a son, Lee, and a daughter, Melanie. Her children were the light of her life and her ...
Gerard Lowell Smart MAR 13, 1965 - SEP 13, 2021
Gerard "Jerry" Smart went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021 after a sudden illness. Born March 13, 1965 in Muskegon, Michigan, Jerry graduated from Muskegon Senior High School and studied electronic engineering at Muskegon Business college before joining the Army. He enjoyed several assignments, particularly his time in Germany. While stationed at Fort Stewart, GA he met his wife, the former Amy Gilliam. They built their life in Savannah, raising two children and five grandchildren during 31 years of marriage. Jerry was a longtime employee at Wey ...
Sharon Blount Clarke DEC 14, 1947 - SEP 13, 2021
SHE WAS BORN ON 14 DECEMBER 1947 IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA TO FRANCES ANN SESSOMS AND JUDSON BURL BLOUNT. GROWING UP IN SAVANNAH, SHE WAS EDUCATED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, GRADUATING FROM JENKINS HIGH SCHOOL IN 1966, AND CONTINUED HER EDUCATION, ATTENDING THE NEW FOUR-YEAR ARMSTRONG STATE COLLEGE, GRADUATING WITH A BA DEGREE IN ENGLISH. SHE THEN MARRIED EUGENE GILBERT CLARKE (GIL) IN 1971 AND THEY HAD TWO BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS: ELISABETH ANN AND CATHERINE BELLE CLARKE. SHE TAUGHT ENGLISH IN THE SAVANNAH SCHOOLS UNTIL HER HUSBAND ACCEPTED A TRANSFER TO FREMONT, OHIO FO ...
Christopher Dale Clark DEC 14, 1977 - SEP 13, 2021
Christopher Dale Clark, 43, died peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021. Chris was born on December 14, 1977 in Elizabethtown, KY to the late Danny Clark and Carmela Berkley. Chris proudly joined the U.S. Army in 2007 as a Helicopter Hydraulics Specialist. He heroically served in Iraq, where he received a non-combat related disability while deployed in a combat zone. He was honorably discharged in 2011. While stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, Chris met, fell in love with, and married his best friend, Valerie Beshear Clark. His true passion was his family. Chris was t ...
Robert Lee Byrd NOV 17, 1947 - SEP 12, 2021
Robert Lee Byrd, 73, died peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on November 17, 1947 to the late Ewell Samuel And Helen Scott Byrd. Robert was a graduate of Carlisle Military Academy and attended Brewton-Parker College. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Alee Temple Patrol Unit. Robert leaves behind a daughter and son-in law, Stephanie and Charlie Roy of Richmond Hill; brother, Sam Byrd (Linda) of Savannah; two grandchildren, Abbie and Hunter Roy; and four nephews, Russell Byrd (Lauren), Samuel Byrd, III (Gina), Albert ...
Frances Bacon Bouy SEP 29, 1930 - SEP 10, 2021
Frances Bacon Bouy, the beloved wife of the late Troy Albert Bouy, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours on September 10, 2021. Frances was 90 years old. Frances was born on September 29th, 1930 to Pearl Caison and Willie Allen Bacon in Glennville, Georgia. She graduated from Glennville High School in 1948 and attended Draughon Business College in Savannah, Georgia. After college she worked at Citizens and Southern National Banks. She was a member of The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. She married the love of her life, Troy, on August 14, 1954. They had ...
Michael Joseph D'Ottavio, III JUL 26, 1978 - SEP 10, 2021
Michael Joseph D’Ottavio, III, 43, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on July 26, 1978 to Margaret Ida “Peggy” and Michael Joseph D’Ottavio, Jr. He was a graduate of Jenkins High School and attended Armstrong State College. Michael was a security supervisor with Savannah International Trade and Convention Center for more than 10 years. He was unapologetically authentic and was known for his passion for cooking and genuinely enjoyed feeding his family the most. Michael loved his family. He was a ...
Michael G. "Mike" Foster - SEP 09, 2021
Michael G. “Mike” Foster, 62, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 9, 2021, after a 15-year long courageous battle with cancer. Mike spent his last days on this earth surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mike will be remembered as a warm-hearted, loving, compassionate man dedicated to his faith and his family. His optimistic outlook on life was infectious and admired by all that knew him. He was an avid aviation enthusiast whose favorite movie was TOP GUN! In fact, any movie with flight scenes was on his list of favorites. Mike was raised in Texas and wa ...
Jack Thomas Bragg JUL 15, 2004 - SEP 09, 2021
TO VIEW THE LIVESTREAMING OF THE SERVICE, PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: LIVESTREAMING WILL BEGIN AT 10:15 A.M., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Jack Bragg (gather.app) Jack Thomas Bragg, 17, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center with his mother, father, and his aunt Brandi by his side. Jack attended Monticello School in New York and played baseball from little league T-Ball thru his teenage years for Mamakating. He lived on Tybee Island for the past 3 years, where he enjoyed working for Salt Island Restaurant. J ...
Willa Prell Baisden JAN 18, 1925 - SEP 08, 2021
Willa P. Baisden, 96, departed this life for a far better one with her beloved “Chuck”, old friends and other family on September 8, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She had been a resident at Magnolia Manor in Richmond Hill for almost five years. She leavers behind her daughter, Jerry Rae and “her favorite son-in-law, Al Quinn; a son, Daniel R. Baisden and Nancy; a son, William C. Baisden and Judy as well as eight grandchildren: Alex (Renee) Quinn, Deborah (Mark) Olander, Matthew (Kim) Quinn, Jennie (Sam) Preve, Christopher (Tracy) Baisden, Jason (Danie) B ...
Joan Gross (Robinson) - SEP 08, 2021
Joan Gross (Robinson) died on September 8, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia of Covid related issues. She was born in Savannah on 15 November 1948, the daughter of West and Martha Robinson. Joan graduated from Savannah High School in 1966. She worked for Continental Can in several capacities, including secretary at the Division office and in the traffic department. She moved to Stone Container Corporation when Stone acquired Continental’s Port Wentworth mill in the fall of 1983. At Stone she worked in the Forest Products Division accounting ...
Hallie Grace Davis JUN 05, 2021 - SEP 08, 2021
Click here to Live Stream Hallie Grace Davis, born June 5, 2021, passed peacefully with her loving parents by her side on September 8, 2021 due to Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa. Hallie Grace gave us a lifetime of love and impacted many lives during her brief time on Earth. This Tiny Butterfly Warrior is loved deeply by family and friends, who now find solace that she flew into the arms of her Savior. Hallie Grace is the daughter of Joseph Clark and Anna Christine Davis and is survived by her big sister Brielle Christine Davis and five cat “siblings” of Savannah, GA, ...
Louise Janice Redmond - SEP 08, 2021
Louise Janice Redmond, 90, passed away at Azalealand Nursing home, Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born October 9, 1930 in Long County (now Liberty), Georgia where she grew up as a child. Louise was preceded in death by her son, David, husband, Thearle Redmond, and her parents, Sidney and Gladys Nease. Surviving is her brother, Darvin Nease (Judy), and several cousins. Mrs. Redmond attended Chatham County public schools. Louise married Thearle “Ted” Redmond and traveled extensively with Ted while he was in the military service from the Pacific to Eu ...
Kathryn (Kitty) Zittrouer O'Neil - SEP 07, 2021
A native born Savannahian, Kitty always felt blessed to grow up in such a beautiful city with extended family and childhood friends nearby. She was proud to be a 1960 graduate of Hershel V. Jenkins High School and Memorial Medical Center School of Nursing. As an adult, she graduated Armstrong Atlantic College graduating Magna Cum Laude. In 1964 she married her teenage sweetheart, Johnny O'Neil, and they moved to live in Atlanta as he finished Georgia Tech and she worked at Crawford Long Hospital. For the next five years they lived in many cities throughout North Carolina following job a ...
Mary Janice Smith Rollison - SEP 07, 2021
Mary Janice Smith Rollison peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 7,2021. Mary Janice spent her life taking care of people, as a nurse, wife, daughter and loving mother. Mary Janice attended the St.Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Savannah, Georgia. She was predeceased by her husband, James. Bryant Rollison, Sr. She leaves behind her son, James Bryant Rollison, Jr. of Fayetteville, Georgia. ...
Josephine Dulohery Dye JAN 10, 1946 - SEP 07, 2021
On September 7, 2021, Josephine “Phine” Dulohery Dye, 75, died peacefully at Hospice House, Savannah. A lifelong resident of Savannah, Phine was born on January 10, 1946 to the late Cornelius J. Dulohery, Sr. and Mary Clare Lang Dulohery. She began her education at Sacred Heart Catholic School and later graduated in the Savannah High School Class of 1964. Phine loved people and she was loved by many. She had a servant’s heart and in following that personal vocation, she went back to school later in life and became a Registered Nurse. It was in this vocation that sh ...
Bernie Goode NOV 16, 1936 - SEP 06, 2021
Bernie Goode “CROAKED” on September 6, 2021 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. For those that knew him, you will understand his sense of humor, and how he collected and wrote a pamphlet on “designer” ways to announce someone’s death. The above was his wish. I kept my word – Love Ya! Bernie was born in Savannah on November 16, 1936 along with an identical twin, a surprise to his mother and father. After graduating from Georgia Tech, Bernie began his long career with the Army Corps of Engineers. He first worked in the Savannah Dist ...