Obituaries

Emery C. Smith, Jr.

Emery C. Smith, Jr.

Mar 1, 2026

Emery Clair Smith Jr., 88, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2026, surrounded by comfort and love.

Born and raised in Savannah, Emery lived a life defined by integrity, dedication, and quiet strength. He was a man of steady character, known for his consistent actions, strong values, and deep sense of responsibility to his family and...

Arlene Catherine Oberdank

Arlene Catherine Oberdank

Mar 1, 2026

A full obituary will appear at a later time.

Delories Ann Bell Matthews

Delories Ann Bell Matthews

Feb 28, 2026

Delories Ann Bell Matthews 93 of Savannah Georgia passed away peacefully into eternal rest on February 28th 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Delories was born July 15th, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia. 

She loved her family very much and will be missed by her children, Robert B Matthews(Cindy), Steve Matthews(Kerrie), Teresa Pelfrey(David), Brenda Sorrells(Tim), and Craig Matthews(Melinda)—and grandchildren, Laura...

Betty H. Crosby

Betty H. Crosby

Feb 26, 2026

Betty Jean Hall Crosby, 101, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. She was born in Augusta Georgia on July 28, 1924 to John Ellis Hall, Sr. and Katherine Johnson Hall and moved to Savannah at age 13 with her family. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Temple and a charter member of Skidaway Island Baptist Church.

She was...

Irene Andris

Irene Andris

Feb 25, 2026

Irene Andris, 93, of Savannah, GA and daughter of Anthony and Mary Andris, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday February 25, 2026.

Irene was a member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church. At a young age she learned the love of creating food and serving others at her family owned restaurant, Anton's, on Broughton Street. Irene enjoyed walking the beaches...

Miriam Kantsiper Center

Miriam Kantsiper Center

Feb 17, 2026

Miriam Kantsiper Center died February 17 at 10:00AM in her home surrounded by her family after suffering a stroke one week earlier. She was born in Savannah on Charlton Street on August 10, 1926 to Minnie and Isadore Kantsiper, Belarussian immigrants who met in Savannah. Her childhood was filled with friends and family. She had many aunts and uncles from...

Yaakov Shterenzer

Yaakov Shterenzer

Feb 16, 2026

A full obituary will appear at a later time.

Graveside services will be live streamed via ZOOM: 

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Richard "Ricky" Harold Woo

Richard "Ricky" Harold Woo

Feb 15, 2026

Richard “Ricky” Woo, born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, passed away February 15, 2026. A proud son of the Woo family legacy, Ricky was a devoted member of the Chinese community and a lifelong member of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.Ricky was a graduate of Jenkins High School, where he served as President of the Key Club and Treasurer of...

Arya Noelle Collazo

Arya Noelle Collazo

Feb 14, 2026

Our perfectly beautiful holiday baby. The baby that came as a shock to us but ended up being the perfect missing piece we didn’t know we were missing. Arya was the sweetest, most amazing little girl. She could light up any room, and her gentle spirit touched everyone who had the blessing of knowing her, she brought softness with every...

Debra Alford Taylor

Debra Alford Taylor

Feb 13, 2026

Debra Alford Taylor was born on May 5 th , 1954 in Savannah, Georgia and was called home by the Lord, at 71; while in the arms of her only child.

She died in her home after losing a more than two - year battle with cancer. She was the oldest of two. She was the daughter of an Air Force...

Alan Jay Asher

Alan Jay Asher

Feb 13, 2026

Alan Jay Asher, 77, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 in Savannah.

Mr. Asher was born May 4, 1948 to the late Sidney and Esta Asher. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. In addition to his family, he loved playing golf, his weekly poker game, and of course his alma mater, the Miami Hurricanes. He...

Christopher Michael 'Chris' Montello-McNeil

Christopher Michael 'Chris' Montello-McNeil

Feb 6, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Michael Montello McNeil, who left us peacefully at home on February 6, 2026, at the age of 52, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Hospice of Savannah. After a courageous battle with cancer,...

Claude "Al" Alvin Hudgins, Jr.

Claude "Al" Alvin Hudgins, Jr.

Feb 1, 2026

Al Hudgins, age 77 died on February 1, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia.

Born on March 12, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia to Barbara Smith Hudgins and C. Alvin Hudgins, Sr.; he spent his early years in the Salem Community near Pine Mountain, Georgia before moving to Manchester, Georgia with his mother and Step Father, William J. Brooks.

Al spent his young adult years...

Lea “Lilian” Koblenz Stoltzman

Lea “Lilian” Koblenz Stoltzman

Jan 31, 2026

Lea “Lilian” Stoltzman, 87, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of the late Jacob “Jack” Stoltzman, died Saturday evening, January 31, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Stoltzman was born in Salisbury, Rhodesia, on October 9, 1938, to the late Haim and Sarina Koblenz. She was a member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. After her studies, she joined her father in the...

Nancy Vogel Feldman

Nancy Vogel Feldman

Jan 28, 2026

Nancy Vogel Feldman, 76, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on January 28, 2026. She was born in New York City, where she spent her early childhood before her family moved to Charleston, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late Marion Lack Vogel and Harry Vogel.

Nancy was a devoted member of Congregation Agudath Achim in Savannah and a...

June M. O'Donnell

June M. O'Donnell

Jan 27, 2026

June Montgomery O’Donnell passed on January 27th . She was 92. Born in New Orleans, she graduated from Providence Hospital in Mobile Alabama as a registered nurse. She met her future husband, Frank O’Donnell Jr. at a college dance, where they first danced to the song Blue Moon. They were married in 1953. The couple moved to Savannah Georgia and...

William James Harty IV

William James Harty IV

Jan 18, 2026

William James Harty, IV passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on January 18, 2026. He was born October 29, 1963 in Savannah, Georgia and was the first born son of Marie Summerlin Harty and William James Harty, III. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sisters, Mariah Harty Martin, Joan Harty Edge, and...

Traci Diane Cannon

Traci Diane Cannon

Jan 17, 2026

Traci Cannon passed away on Saturday January 17, 2026 at St Joseph Hospital. She graduated from Bryan County High School and worked at JC Lewis Ford in Pooler.

Traci was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Lynda Cannon.

She is survived by her brother, Darrell Cannon and sister-in-law, Tina Cannon, along with 5 nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends...

David Norman Hirsh

David Norman Hirsh

Jan 15, 2026

David Norman Hirsh, 88, of Savannah, Georgia, and husband to Gale Lea Hirsh, died at his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

David was a member of Congregation Agudath Achim in Savannah.

Burial will take place in Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, New Jersey at 10 o'clock in the morning, Sunday, January 18, 2026.

The family is being...

Richard Martin Halperin

Richard Martin Halperin

Jan 12, 2026

Richard Martin Halperin, a Vietnam War Army veteran, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, with family by his side.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, to Ada and Sydney Halperin, he built a life grounded in hard work, devotion to family, and service to others. He was a restaurateur by trade and took great pride in his work and in caring for...