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Julius Edel

Julius Edel

Sep 22, 2023

Julius Edel was born to Herman and Riette Edel in Savannah on September 24, 1929 and passed peacefully at home on September 22, 2023. Julius grew up on 49th Street at a time when most of the area south of that was still undeveloped woodlands. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and attended the local public schools. After graduation...

Arthur James Lungwitz

Arthur James Lungwitz

Sep 20, 2023

Arthur James "AJ" Lungwitz, age 74, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Mr. Lungwitz was born on September 30, 1948 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of the late Anna Netzel Lungwitz and Arthur Lungwitz. He was a graduate of Kohler High School, continued his formal education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and ultimately completed his graduate studies, graduating...

Mike "Hoss" Brendan Sullivan

Mike "Hoss" Brendan Sullivan

Sep 17, 2023

Michael Brendan “ Hoss” Sullivan, 61, of Savannah died Sunday morning, September 17, 2023, at the home of his sister, Sheila Harrod of Darien, Ga. Mike graduated from Beach High School in 1980. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 10 years, 6 of those at sea as a Senior Boiler Tech, with 3 on the...

Virginia "Ginger" Weil Caplan

Virginia "Ginger" Weil Caplan

Sep 17, 2023

Our beloved Ginger Weil Caplan passed away in the arms of her husband, Jerry, September 17, 2023, 8 days short of their 69th anniversary. She and Jerry were deeply grateful for their wonderful life together, believing that their meeting was preordained. She was an extraordinary talent rarely revealed and forever humble. She quietly participated in in many civic and religious...

Kirk Michael Firmin

Kirk Michael Firmin

Sep 14, 2023

Kirk Michael Firmin, of Florence, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 55. He was the son of Jerry Firmin and Karen Hayes born on February 13, 1968 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He loved to travel and experience the landscapes and cultures of other countries. He wished to retire and live overseas in Portugal...

Henry Kennon Harris

Henry Kennon Harris

Sep 13, 2023

Henry Kennon Harris passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday September 13, 2023. Kennon was born in Jesup, Georgia on October 28, 1947, to Calfry and Pauline Harris. He was a man of devout faith, modeling Christ in small ways every day. His kindness echoed to the cores of all that felt it. His smile would light up a...

Shea Robert Knight

Shea Robert Knight

Sep 12, 2023

Shea was a homegrown Savannahian. He came into this world like a red-hot ball of energy and never wavered. Full of life and love. Always upbeat, kind, and willing to help anyone. As a 1995 graduate of HV Jenkins High School, he had a lifelong passion for skateboarding and a deep love for his music. He was a member of...

Nell Rose Blackburn

Nell Rose Blackburn

Sep 12, 2023

Nell Blackburn, 95, beloved wife, mother, sister, and Nana, passed away, Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on September 21, 1927, to Stella and James Kirkland in Tampa, Florida. In addition to her parents, her husband, Albert Earnest Blackburn Sr., and one brother, James Kirkland Jr., preceded her in death. Nell was a native Savannahian and...

Avery Leo Callaway

Avery Leo Callaway

Sep 11, 2023

Avery L. Callaway, 83, died on Monday September 11th, 2023 in Savannah. He was a US Army veteran. Private service will be held in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family.

Arthur "Mike" Aimar

Arthur "Mike" Aimar

Sep 8, 2023

Mike Aimar passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. Mike was born in Savannah, Georgia to Arthur and Betty Aimar, and lived in Savannah his entire life. He was known for his love of being on the water, and if you were a friend, you were a friend for life. He is survived by his daughter, Cassie (Thomas) Powers; two...

Sean Christopher Ryan

Sean Christopher Ryan

Sep 8, 2023

Ryan, Sean C., age 72, of Skidaway Island, GA passed away Friday September 8, 2023. He was born in Port Chester, NY on March 2, 1951, son of the late John and Arlene Ryan. He grew up in Briarcliff Manor, NY. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Barr Ryan, and daughter Erin and son Christopher. He...

Frankie Jewel Adams

Frankie Jewel Adams

Aug 30, 2023

Frankie Jewell Saxon Adams, age 90, left us to be with her lord and Savior on August 30th. Frankie was born into a large family in Screven County, GA to Frank Brown Saxon and Lillian Theodosia Chance. Frankie later moved to Savannah, became a beautician for years, working at several salons, The Artistic, Rene’s, and The Plaza, before retiring after...

Joseph Riel

Joseph Riel

Aug 29, 2023

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James Rowland Whitlock

James Rowland Whitlock

Aug 27, 2023

James “Buddy” Rowland Whitlock, 95, entered eternal rest August 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy “Dot” Louise Whitlock. He was also preceded in death by his parents, George and Goldie, sister, Juanita Kirby and brother Richard Whitlock of Valley Alabama. He is survived by his daughter, Anita McKenzie of Savannah, Georgia...

Jane Brown

Jane Brown

Aug 26, 2023

On August 26, 2023 Jane Brown entered her heavenly home. There she joined her late husband, Garland Brown. Her parents Maude and Sam Bowers also preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Kay Wade of Savannah, Carol Deakins (Don) of Soddy Daisy, Tn. A grandson Brian Curl (Heather) of Reidsville, Ga. Two great grandchildren and five great-great...

Carol Dee Angell

Carol Dee Angell

Aug 24, 2023

Dee Angell was born in Trenton, NJ to Elaine Quick Totten and Randolph J. Totten. She attended high school in Hamilton Township NJ., Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA on a full tuition DAR scholarship and eventually received her Master’s in the Art of Teaching from Harper College in upstate NY. She is survived by her husband David Angell of...

Lorene Saba Duffel

Lorene Saba Duffel

Aug 23, 2023

Lettie Lorene Saba Duffel, 92, left this world for better on August 23, 2023. She was originally from Marion, Virginia, and born to Joseph and Mary Shelor. She is survived by her husband, Horace, and four sons, Joseph (Toni), David (Gail), Jim (Cindy), and Stephen (Bonnie); as well as 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...

Charlotte Wolfe Mccarthy

Charlotte Wolfe Mccarthy

Aug 22, 2023

Charlotte Ann Wolfe McCarthy, 90, of Thunderbolt, Georgia died August 22, 2023 with her family by her side. Born October 8, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Anthony Wolfe and the late Marguerita (Margaret) Sellers Wolfe. Charlotte was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Church and, later, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church...

Harvey Kanter

Harvey Kanter

Aug 22, 2023

Harvey Michael Kanter died at home on August 22, 2023. He was the son of Gilbert and Esther Levin Kanter. He is survived by his sister, Regina Kanter Plateck of Savannah, Georgia, and a great nephew, Alan Sidney Plateck, of Washington State. Harvey was a graduate of The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He was...

Robert "Bob" Anthony Francischetti

Robert "Bob" Anthony Francischetti

Aug 17, 2023

Robert Anthony Francischetti passed away on Thursday, August 17th following a brief battle with cancer in Savannah, GA. Robert was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Nutley, NJ by his late parents Esther and Alphonse. He graduated from Nutley High School and remained an active and integral part of the Class of 1961. Bobby truly loved his classmates and...

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