Guyton – Bernard "Bernie" Russo, 86, passed away April 1, 2021 at Riverview Health.

The Buffalo, NY native was a retired City of Savannah Storm Water Management worker. He was owner/operator of an auto repair business and worked with electronics with several different companies. Bernie was a faithful attendee of the Catholic Church and had served in the US Navy during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Crosby Russo; his children, Diane Russo, Richard Russo, Christopher Russo, and Thomas Russo; step children, John Berrang, Elizabeth Miller, and Brigette Drehs; a foster son, Robert Richardson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside Service: 1 pm Monday, April 5, 2021 at Effingham Memorial Gardens

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421