Obituaries

Oct 16, 2025

Allen Matthew Young, born to Wright and Rosa Lee Young on April 16, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in Pembroke, GA on October 16, 2025at the age of 70.

Allen received his early education in the Philadelphia Archdiocese Catholic School system, graduating from Roman Catholic High School in 1972. He went on to attend Virginia State University, where he...

Oct 15, 2025

Nancy Slotin, 95, died comfortably at her Savannah home on Wednesday October 15. She was born in Savannah, the daughter of the late Isaac and Mina Levington; she got her lifelong love of education and books from her father, and her deep commitment to Hadassah from her mother, who was born in what is now Israel.

Nancy married Leon Slotin in...

Oct 14, 2025

Edward “Ed” Phillip Kiernan, 69, of the Bronx, NY, passed away on October 14th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and adventure. Born on September 3, 1956, in the Bronx, New York, Ed grew up with the grit and determination that only a true New Yorker could carry. He was the beloved son of James Patrick Kiernan and...

Oct 8, 2025

Paul Norman Edwards, 72, of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away on October 8th of heart disease. His wife Jean Kefalidis was with him when he passed peacefully in his sleep.

Paul was born July 16, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas. He grew up in Marion, Ohio, the oldest child of four, an all-star baseball player and a lifeguard. As an English major...

Oct 4, 2025

Barbara Jean Smith Deal, 85, of Savannah, passed into her Heavenly Father’s arms on October 4, 2025.

Born to the late Ralph and Lorene Smith, Barbara was a long-time Savannah resident who devoted her life to her family and her faith.

Barbara leaves behind her beloved devoted husband, Cecil Deal; her son, Michael and Debbie Deal; her grandsons, Brandon and Stephanie Deal,...

Oct 3, 2025

Pamela Betz Ryals, 76, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her family.

Born in Thunderbolt, Georgia, on March 3, 1949, to Lloyd and Francis Betz. She attended Nativity of Our Lord Church and School, and continued her education at St. Vincent’s Academy and Jenkins High School.

Pam discovered her true...

Oct 2, 2025

Kevin Doyle passed away on October 2nd after a short illness. He was born in Savannah and is the son of the late Fred and Ursula Doyle.

He attended Blessed Sacrament and Savannah High School.

 He is proceeded in death by his wife Amanda.

 He is survived by is stepdaughter Melissa “Missy” Tillis, brothers Rick Doyle, Bernard Doyle, Chris Doyle and Robert Doyle...

Sep 29, 2025

Our beloved son Stuart Brady is at peace with our heavenly father. He died suddenly on September 29, 2025 from his injuries sustained from a hit and run driver.

Stuart is preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas J. Jr. and Delores Brady, Archie and Laverne Glisson, and an uncle, Kevin Brady.

Surviving are: his parents, Thomas J. Brady III   and...

Sep 25, 2025

Jimmy Craig “Jay Sea”/”DeDe” Humphrey, 82, surrounded by those he loved, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, the city where he was born and spent most of his life.

Born on October 2, 1942, in Savannah, Jimmy lived a life marked by service, faith, and deep devotion to his family and community. He dedicated over three decades...

Sep 20, 2025

Rita Mae Renew McCorkle, 94, of Summerville South Carolina, passed away on September 20, 2025 at NHC in Anderson, SC. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born on October 27, 1930, in Savannah, GA to Johnnie Jack Renew and Lillie Mae Saturday Renew. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years,...

Sep 20, 2025

Barbara Helen Tulik, 95, died September 20, 2025 at Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah GA.Barbara was born in Chicago Ill. on April 25,1930 to Frank and Irene Lyduch.

She married Alex Tulik in 1948 and resided in Chicago until she moved to Virginia Beach in 1995 to be close to her daughter Alice and grandson Keith.

Barbara was proceeded in death by...

Sep 19, 2025

Sep 18, 2025

Dennis Graney, a long-time Georgia resident, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 at a care home in Savannah, after a long struggle with dementia.

Born in New York City, Dennis worked in the field of mechanical engineering as a plumbing specialist during his working years. But in retirement, he much preferred the low-country lifestyle. He was very active in the...

Sep 18, 2025

James L. Badger Jr., born July 3, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at the age of 66 on September 18, 2025, with his forever love, Sally Badger, by his side. 

James was the beloved son of James Sr. and Rose Ann Badger. He was a devoted husband to Sally Badger and a loving father to Amanda Badger and Jimbo...

Sep 15, 2025

Jerry Kaminsky was born on January 30, 1945, the son of Zelda and Max Kaminsky. He passed away peacefully at 80 on September 15, 2025.

He gave his whole life to other people and was well loved. He did not know a stranger and would generously give it to anyone in need. He cherished & maintained his friendships, so many dating...

Sep 13, 2025

Jane Guthman Kahn, died September 13, 2025 at the age of 91, two weeks shy of her 92 nd birthday.

Jane was a journalist by profession early in her career and a writer her entire life. The rest of her career she was a business woman and executive for Kahn & Company, Inc.

In Jane’s words, her “most important job” was as...

Sep 10, 2025

Cornelia “Connie” Ryan Black, 86, of Savannah, passed into her Heavenly Father’s arms on September 10, 2025, after a short illness. Connie was born in Savannah to the late Robert and Annie Ryan. She leaves behind her sons, BG(R) Craig McGalliard (Lisa), LTC(Ret) Todd McGalliard (Rachel), a daughter, Cheryl Brodmann (Hal) and daughter-in-law, Yoli McGalliard. There are twelve grandchildren: Harry...

Aug 29, 2025

Dominic D’Alesandro died Friday, August 29 th in Savannah, Georgia after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 79. Nic was born to loving parents Dominic and Sandra D’Alesandro in upstate New York, where he was raised in the Catholic faith and attended parochial schools there. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University, Nic enlisted in the...

Aug 26, 2025

Barnard Maltinsky Portman of Savannah, GA and Herzliya, Israel passed away August 26, 2025. He is survived by his children Daniel (Michal) and Stephanie (Bridget), grandchildren Shir (Itamar), Amit, Roni and Orly, great-grandson Idan, and siblings Barbara, Jerry, Michael, Sarah and Sam.

He was born to the late Ben and Pearl Portman of Isle of Hope September 29th, 1942. He shared...

Aug 26, 2025

Marlene Epstein Dobbs was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 29th, 1947. During her early days of college at LSU, she met the love of her life, Michael Dobbs. They were married shortly after and spent nearly 57 wonderful years together in Savannah. Marlene was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She had a real gift...