Obituaries

Benjamin Aronson

Benjamin Aronson

Oct 26, 2024

Benjamin Aronson, age 90, passed away Oct. 26 in Alpharetta Ga at Wellstar Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1933, in Lumber City, GA., and grew up in Adel, GA. He lived in Savannah, GA for over 30 years. He was a member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. Benjamin practiced as a CPA until age 80 and was a partner...

Ida Uldine Clayton

Ida Uldine Clayton

Oct 26, 2024

Ida Uldine Clayton, 97, a lifelong resident of Savannah and wife of the late Paul Christopher Clayton, Sr. died Saturday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 21, 1927, to the late James Anthony VonDolteren, Sr. and the late Ida V. Lamon VonDolteren. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a son, Paul...

Lynn Harrison Pories

Lynn Harrison Pories

Oct 25, 2024

Lynn Harrison Pories, 96, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of the late Bernard Pories, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 25,2024. Mother of William A. Pories (Jennifer) of West Palm Beach, Florida and Ann P. Harris (Steven) of Metairie, Louisiana. Daughter of the late Amy and Alfred Harrison. Grandmother of Scott Harris (Sara), Judd Harris (Sarah), Lesley...

Delores Keith "Dee" Brady

Delores Keith "Dee" Brady

Oct 25, 2024

Delores Keith “Dee” Brady, 90, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024. She was born October 10, 1934, in Savannah, Georgia to the late Theodore and Margaret Keith. She was preceded in death, beside her parents by her husband, Thomas Joseph “Tom” Brady, Jr. a son, Kevin Brady, and siblings. Surviving are: five children, Alicia (William) Hughes, Kelly (Howard) Spiva, Marie...

Murray Mendel Silver

Murray Mendel Silver

Oct 22, 2024

For all whose lives were touched by Murray Silver, the memories are unforgettable. His life fully lived with boundless energy and passion is one that is not just remembered but felt. Murray's enduring legacy will forever reside in the hearts and minds of those fortunate enough to have known him. Murray graduated from Benedictine Military School, in 1947; Armstrong Junior...

Georgia Fessopulos Lamas

Georgia Fessopulos Lamas

Oct 19, 2024

Georgia Fessopulos Lamas, widow of the late Theodore (Ted) G. Lamas, passed away on October 19, 2024.Born in Savannah GA on April 18, 1924, she was a 1941 honor graduate of Savannah High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia Cromartie (Mahany) of Peachtree City...

Barbara Anglin Dicola

Barbara Anglin Dicola

Oct 18, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara Anglin DiCola. She left us after a short illness on October 18th, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family in her final days. Born and raised in Savannah, GA she was known for her petite stature, red hair, freckles and impeccable taste...

David G. Walsh

David G. Walsh

Oct 17, 2024

David G. Walsh passed on October 17, 2024, at home from a failing heart. Dave was born Dec. 31, 1937, in Highland Park, MI and moved to West Branch, Mi with his family as a 5 year old. He graduated from West Branch High in 1956 and lettered in football, basketball, and tennis for West Branch High. He was most...

Joseph Henry Thompson "Joe" Harty

Joseph Henry Thompson "Joe" Harty

Oct 17, 2024

Joseph Henry Thompson Harty, “Joe”, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Augusta, GA with Fr. Chris Hassell celebrant and Fr. Thomas Healy as concelebrant. The family will receive friends prior to the Mass, beginning at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow...

Lonny Eugene Flaharty

Lonny Eugene Flaharty

Oct 16, 2024

Lonny Eugene Flaharty, born on May 2, 1947, in York County, Pennsylvania, spent his early years in Muddy Creek Forks. He passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. His first jobs with the Ma & Pa Railroad and a local brickyard paved the way for a dedicated 47-year career with the U.S. Department...

Mary Lois Barnes

Mary Lois Barnes

Oct 13, 2024

Mary Lois Barnes, 68, died Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born, November 27, 1955, to the late Virgil and Mary Branson. Mary was a member of Life Church at Ardsley Park in Savannah. Lois lived the majority of her life in Savannah. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as a son, Andrew Barnes and her...

Hy Charles Sussman Md

Hy Charles Sussman Md

Oct 9, 2024

Hy Charles Sussman, MD, age 90, passed away October 9, 2024, in Savannah, GA. Hy was born October 5, 1934 in Savannah, GA and was raised by his late mother, Vivian Goldberg and his grandparents, Morris and Annie Sussman. He attended Benedictine Military High School, University of Georgia, and Medical College of Georgia. He tirelessly devoted his life to caring...

Patricia Wallis Bishop

Patricia Wallis Bishop

Oct 9, 2024

Patricia Wallis Bishop passed away on October 9, 2024. She was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia. Her parents, Stafford and Macie Wallis, raised their three daughters in College Park, Georgia. She met her husband Joseph Bishop when attending College Park High School. They were married after his graduation from the United States Military Academy in...

Ralph W. "Billy" Thompson Iii

Ralph W. "Billy" Thompson Iii

Oct 8, 2024

Ralph W. “Billy” Thompson III, 53, died on October 8, 2024. He was born May 6, 1971 to Ralph W. “Bill” Thompson Jr. and Regina Frawley Thompson. Billy worked many years in the construction business. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leveair and Arie Frawley and his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Netharae Thompson, His uncle, James Ray...

Rhonda Lynn Roach

Rhonda Lynn Roach

Oct 7, 2024

Rhonda Lynn Roach, 69, was reunited with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2024. She was born on July 19,1955, in Charleston, SC to the late Harry and June Wharton. Rhonda had an infectious smile. She loved the Lord, her family and the Georgia Bulldogs. Even through complicated medical issues she always stayed positive and was always willing to...

Bonnie Mary Fuhrman

Bonnie Mary Fuhrman

Oct 3, 2024

Bonnie Mary Fuhrman, 87, died on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her home. She was born on August 2, 1937 in Connersville, Indiana to the late George and Mary Gant Lennard. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, George Lennard & Mary Gant; her husband, William A Fuhrman; and two sons, Christopher T Fuhrman and Mark C Fuhrman. Survived...

Rufus Rickey Vincent

Rufus Rickey Vincent

Oct 2, 2024

Rufus Rickey Vincent of Savannah Georgia died, October 2nd, 2024, at the age of 66 years old. Born in Savannah Georgia, he was a son of the late Rufus Vincent, Jr, and the Late Ella Genell Altman Vincent. Rickey was of Baptist faith. He was a retired residential and commercial roofer. He also worked many years at the Wilmington Cabinet...

William L. Kleinpeter

William L. Kleinpeter

Oct 1, 2024

William (Billy) Kleinpeter, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 1st, following a long battle with heart and kidney disease. He was born to Beatrice Youmans Kleinpeter and Patrick W. Kleinpeter on April 7,1943, in Savannah, Georgia. Billy attended Charles Ellis Elementary, Washington Avenue Junior High and graduated from Savannah High in 1960. He attended the University...

Rabbi Haim Cassorla

Rabbi Haim Cassorla

Sep 28, 2024

Rabbi Haim Cassorla, 78, died on Saturday September 28, 2024. He is survived by his children, Moshe (Ashley), Tamar (Clay), Leah, and Hadas (Andrew), as well as his grandchildren, Joseph, Gretchen, Audrey, Eli, Avi, and Ezra. The service will be held graveside at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, at 2pm, October 8. Baruch Dayan Ha’emet.

Nancy Paderewski

Nancy Paderewski

Sep 26, 2024

Nancy Kahan Paderewski, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the oldest of three siblings born to Alvin and Marjorie Kahan in Columbus, OH. Nancy attended Bexley High School and Pine Manor College. She worked for Delta Airlines in Atlanta, where she met her future husband of 56 years, Dr. Jules B. Paderewski. After moving...