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Don Logana Obituary
Logana had worked at WTOC 11 for more than a decade and started anchoring the morning news with Cyreia Sandlin after Mike Manhatton lost his battle with cancer in 2014.
Logana began his TV news career in his hometown of Syracuse, New York, at WIXT-TV. He started as an intern and became a producer and reporter before moving to Watertown, New York, to become reporter and anchor at WWTI-TV.
WTOC 11 News Director Scott Galloway said the newsroom has taken a terrible hit.
"Don was a great guy and such a big part of WTOC and our newsroom family, his loss has left us with a huge void that will be tough to fill," Galloway said.
Logana received multiple awards and honors, the station said in a written statement .
"Most recently, Don was voted Best Local TV News Anchor 2016 by Connect Savannah," the station said.
Read the full story on ajc.com | Learn more about Don Logana on WTOC.com
Memories and Condolences
for Don Logana
117 Entries
Michelle Wade
December 13, 2017
So sad to hear about my favorite news anchor. I'm just praying that you rest in peace, as well as well wishes for your family
George and Pamela Stewart
February 21, 2017
Don you'll truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Logan family.
TT and LN
February 4, 2017
We are sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you all both now,and forever.
matt leach
January 5, 2017
It was great to see you on the news and it's going to be hard to see your not there anymore. You will be sadly missed. RIP Don.
Heather Lee
December 12, 2016
Sorry for your loss.
Sheila Monroe
December 2, 2016
His bright light is now a shinning star. We will miss hearing the energetic voice of Don Lagana; however, his task will continue in the presence of GOD.
May GOD'S love comfort the Lagana family.
Dotti/Denise Black
December 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. God bless you all.
Cole
November 29, 2016
Thank you for being an inspiration to young people in our community. You will be truly missed by all of us.
Laura
November 28, 2016
May The Lord up above comfort the Logana Family, and remember all the good times you share with one anothers. May the Lord comfort his WTOC family,and Friends He was a wonderful person
Rosemarie Heick
November 26, 2016
Maryjo, Donnie, Kim and Casey with our deepest heartfelt sympathy. D.D was a wonderful young man. I remember the baseball days like it was yesterday, he was always funny and I remember he told me he loved Madonna. He was a sweetheart. Thinking of you and the pain that the family must be in. D.D will never be forgotten.
The Heick family
Phyllis Harper
November 25, 2016
Don will truly be missed! He was very kind and caring. My daughter and I met him one day and he had such a wonderful out going personality. Will pray for Our Great God to give the Logana Family, the WTOC Crew and all His friends comfort and strength in this very difficult time! Will miss his great smile also!
Lois Duke
November 25, 2016
Rest in Peace Don. Everyone in Georgia Will Miss your smile and generousity. We love you.
Louise
November 25, 2016
Don will be missed by everyone in Savannah Georgia. His smile was contagious and his humor would keep you smiling. God truly has another angel. Rest with our Lord Don until we all meet again. Prayers for your family as I can't even imagine their grief.
Terri and Mike Patillo
November 24, 2016
May you rest in eternal peace, Don. The world was a better place while you graced us with your presence. May the Good Lord bless and keep your family.
bruce DAVIDSON
November 24, 2016
MY THE LORD COMFORT YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS
James Simmons
November 24, 2016
My heart felt condolences go out to the family and friends of Don Logana. May God Bless You and may heaven smile upon you. Rest in peace, Don!
Cheryl Bagley-Brinson
November 24, 2016
Don will be ssadly missed.
Clark Namias
November 23, 2016
Dear ,Don I personally have never meet you in person but I would like to thank you for being a caring person I.watched on TV.Now the lord has a first class person to report on Savannah GA you were the best in a long while thank you. Clark Namias
Regina
November 23, 2016
I loved watching you on the News everyday, you were a part of our family. You will be missed deeply. My heart goes out to your family and your family at WTOC.
Opal Mansir
November 23, 2016
Thought and prayers are with the Logan and family and friends. He will surely be missed by all. Gone but never forgotten.
Paula Perry
November 23, 2016
Although I never personally had the privilege to meet Don I felt I knew him from his work at WTOC. If he reported it, I trusted the information was true. He came across as very genuine and personable. I loved all the pictures he posted of Jordan and Sammi Jo on his FB page. He is truly and genuinely missed here in Savannah. I feel as if I have lost a trusted friend. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Resharda Webster
November 23, 2016
My prayers go out to the family of Don Logana.
Helena Offiah
November 23, 2016
The Logana's Family when I was watching the WTOC news Monday 6pm after work and heard about Don's death I literally cried because I couldn't believe what I heard about what happen. Watching WTOC NEWS is favorite news especially watching Mike Dave and Don at 4am every morning Monday thru Friday.Them three seems to me are very good friends. I feel I loss a friend who made WTOC news fun and meaningful to keep watching. WTOC news will never be the same without him its almost like not want to watch the WTOC News. What have really helping me is really helping me is reading the Biable.The scriptures that is comforting and I hope that the Logana's family when able and time is good to read the BIble individual and as a family for spiritual strength. The Bible scriptures 2Corinthians1:3,4;John 5:28,29,Psalm 65:2; Job 14:14;Revelation 21:3-5
Carol Ends
November 23, 2016
My sympathy for your loss. He will be greatly missed. I loved watching him on WTOC for the past few years.
November 23, 2016
you were an awsome person. RIP Don we will miss you.
Brittany Woods
November 23, 2016
Its such a painful experiance when someone we love dies so suddenly. It shocks you to the core and its hard to process the reality of what has happened. The Low Country is in deep mourning having lost such an amazing man who was loved and adored by the entire community. He will always be a part of us, and forever a Legacy in this world. My condolences to the Logana Family, may you all find peace. Don is with God.
Stephanie Neal
November 23, 2016
You were a hero in alot of people's eyes and that will never change. You will be missed very much rest in peace don.
November 23, 2016
To the Logana Family. I don't know that you can ever imagine the impact Don had on the Savannah and the entire Coastal Empire and Low Country. His compassion and courage were amazing. His family was so important to him and we enjoyed watching Sammi Jo and Jordan as they grew. My mornings are a little emptier as I have woken up with him for the last few years. Don was a constant. A constant smile, a constant encourager, and a constant presence. My prayer is for peace. I pray that Sammi Jo and Jordan have enough reminders of their Uncle Don and how much he loved them. He will NEVER be forgotten. God bless you all through this difficult time.
Stephanie Neal
November 23, 2016
You will be missed very much
Heather Bruner
November 23, 2016
Rest in Peace Mr Don Logana may you always broadcast the big stories in Heaven your work is just beginning.
Rita Howard
November 23, 2016
Forever changed everyone he touched.Don was dearly loved and will be missed by all.
M T
November 23, 2016
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Stefanie Gamble
November 23, 2016
I'm so saddened to hear about the death of Don Logano, he was my morning wake up call.....I sure will miss him, the big smile that he had made my day! Rest in Paradise, my friend....
Vanessa Magyar
November 23, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. It was a pleasure seeing you on Wtoc morning and night Until we see you smile again We will miss you Don Logana
Kelly Maceranka
November 23, 2016
Donald aka D.D., taken too early. Although your amazing journey has ended here, I know that you succeeded in achieving what God intended for you here on earth. He has called you back to him to help someone/others somewhere beyond our reach, to do what you did here; changing people's lives for the better. I pray for your mom and dad, who did an amazing job of making you the man you became. I know they are proud. Now your their angel who will guide them and help them through this very difficult time. R.I.P. Donald.
C. Tomlin
November 23, 2016
I didn't know Don personally but he was in my home every morning on my TV while i was getting ready for work. Watching the news in the mornings hasn't been the same. Rest well Don. My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Logana family, friends and co workers.
November 23, 2016
Even though I only knew him a short time, Don filled my life with laughter, fun, and love. My heart-felt sympathy for his family, work family, and friends at this time.
November 23, 2016
To the family May God Bless and cover you now and forever Don was the one who would make you smile on days you didn't know why and that's a great gift he will TRULY MISSED. LYNDA.P.LUNDY.Statesboro.Ga
Tammy Wilson
November 23, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
MELISSA COTE
November 22, 2016
Made my mornings happier, which isn't an easy task. But with his bubbly personality and bright warm smile you couldn't help but to find the sunshine. RIP Don Logana, may God bless your beautiful soul
New Sunrise
Marie Berry
November 22, 2016
I often took Sunrise photos every morning to share with you and your posts. Glad you liked them. Enjoy the brilliant New Sunrises with God in Heaven. You will be missed.
sherri dingle
November 22, 2016
I am going to miss him on WTOC he was one of my favorites rest in peace don
Gladys Smalls
November 22, 2016
Praying for the Logana family and the WTOC and Savannah community.
Zavier Howard
November 22, 2016
The life we live earthbound gives birth to our immortality, spiritually and historically, by those touched by your existence. Don will always remain a light that inspires others to bring news to us all but will also be the light missing in many rooms that he has brightened. A great man, anchor, and friend that will not be forgotten. Some never got to know off screen but we all will miss your infectious presence and laughs. Downtown will never be the same but we will never let anyone forget. Rest In Peace and continue to shine on us.
Latrelle Williams
November 22, 2016
You will definitely be missed. Praying for your family. RIP
Tetesa & Jeff Vortisch
November 22, 2016
Don will be greatly missed by my family. What a great smile and sense of humor he had. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Missy Mallick
November 22, 2016
You will be missed so much, but our lives were brighter because you were a part of them.....Prayers for all who loved you.
Beverly Kearschner
November 22, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Don. He was a much loved member of our community and will be missed.
Heather Bruner
November 22, 2016
To:The Family of Don Logana and his Wtoc Family
All of you are in our prayers and thoughts .
For Mr.Logana he will always be a special Angel and never Forgotten he will be missed dearly because so many of us loved watching him on the news and Facebook
Rest in Peace
Heather,Michael,Pam and Joey Bruner
(MetterGa)
Onie and Jerry Alexander
November 22, 2016
We only watch WTOC in Savannah though we live at Shellman Bluff. The news and weather folks feel like family to us beginning with Sonny Dixon and Jody Chapin in 1985.
We were so saddened when Mike Manhattan died from cancer and watched each tribute to him and his family.
Don Logana is no exception and we are grieving that this fun and witty man can no longer be with us.
Please know, Don, as you receive those well earned angel wings that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord's healing hands be with you all!
Fly High My Friend
William McBride
November 22, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to The Logana Family and to WTOC 11; one of the Best Reporter out there(for one of the Best News Station Around)! I was able to meet you,and chatted for a bit,didnt hang out much but your kind personality,and smile drew more people to love u man!! Rest In Peace!!!
Latreas Pearson
November 22, 2016
Rest In Peace.Thanks for your Smile and Friendliness.
Ivy Palmer
November 22, 2016
Your loss is felt far and wide Don! You will be greatly missed. So very talented and most of all an all around good person. Heartbroken for your family and for the stories you still had to tell that we won't hear. It was a true pleasure working with you and being able to be your friend. Prayers for your family and WTOC. With deepest condolences, Ivy, Boomer, Little Boomer and Shay Palmer
November 22, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family at this time of grief.May you have peace MM-Ga
Marian Walker
November 22, 2016
Sending condolences to the Logana family and to the WTOC family. Your presence will be missed along with your contagious laugh. You received your wings a little too soon, but God needed you more than we did. You will always be loved and missed by many. Continue to look over your family as you always did. See you at the crossroads "Big Dude" and this time keep the beard!
Doug Angus
November 22, 2016
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Logana family!!
Wendy Carrington
November 22, 2016
Don you were the best sweet and kind it will never be same watching wtoc in the morning, I will miss you but God gain a news reporter angel Sunday morning, words can't explain the loss.
Elisabeth Edge
November 22, 2016
Don your Light will never fade.
Kathleen Andronikos
November 22, 2016
You touched so many lives and became a part of everybody's family that ever watched your contagious smile on the news & on social media. It is still so hard to believe that you are gone but I have no doubt that you are in Heaven making so many people laugh. You will never be forgotten and you will always be a part of the Savannah community. RIP Don and keep watching over us.
Don has his wings
Gloria Williams
November 22, 2016
RIP Don...you will be missed
November 22, 2016
Offering my sincere condolences, but God will soon swallow up death forever @Isa25:8.
CW Forest Park GA.
Sharon Childree
November 22, 2016
Don Logana, you will be missed I watched you every morning on WTOC. RIp!
Cynthia Gibbs Harris
November 22, 2016
My prayers are with family and friends Don you will be missed I'm still lost for words
Sherri Zarkadas
November 21, 2016
Such a great presence!! You will surely be missed Don. Prayers for all who knew and loved you.
Zarkadas Family (Rincon, Ga)
Judy Tankoos
November 21, 2016
Don, I always enjoyed your broadcasts. You had a way about you that drew me right into whatever you were discussing. It was obvious to me that you enjoyed your job, that you genuinely cared about the City of Savannah and the surrounding areas, the people and the communities. Always looking out for the little guy, the animals, and the elderly. You somehow made each and every one of us feel like you were our best friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved you, your family at WTOC, and especially to your precious niece and nephew. Your absence will be deeply felt. I pray that all who mourn you now will let the many memories they have of you bring them some peace and comfort, and hopefully some smiles, as they face the difficult days ahead.
sandra morgan
November 21, 2016
you will be missed
JoAnn Cadle
November 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. He was taken from us way too soon, but heaven has gained a wonderful angel. RIP Don Logana.
J Weathers
November 21, 2016
Don you were a gentleman and a true professional one-of-a-kind you will never be replaced
November 21, 2016
My thoughts are with the WTOC family as you go trough this loss. Don was a great anchor and made us the viewing audience feel like we knew him.
November 21, 2016
Don, rest in peace friend. You are now reporting the graces of God in heaven. Until we shall meet again in the future, remember we were all touched by you in one way or another.
wanda Brooks
November 21, 2016
Don you made my day each time you came into daylight donuts! You always had a smile. The last time you came for the last day we were open,we took photos and when you left you blew me a kiss and saved goodbye,, I never thought it would be the last time I would see you. I will hold that memory forever! Thanks for being my friend.
Matt Leach
November 21, 2016
Don you are a great journalist and news anchor thank you for being there for the people and you will be sadley missed. My prayers go out to your family.
Someone Someone
November 21, 2016
Don Logana was a really great citizen of Savannah. I wish he would have made it to 2017 but we all know one day it will be someones time to pass. Fly High Don Logana you are missed forever and ever.
Dennis Stephens
November 21, 2016
I was shocked to find out that Don had passed away as my wife read it on the internet.Don was a excellent reporter and news anchor. The early morning news will not be the same. He will be missed.
Laura Thompson
November 21, 2016
I always watched to see what tie he was wearing in the morning. He had great taste. It seems funny how something so simple as seeing what tie he was wearing will be missed so much. I'm still in shock. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and WTOC family.
Robert Haas
November 21, 2016
All of our condolences to Don's family, friends and everyone at WTOC
Christian Harper
November 21, 2016
My prayers and thoughts are with you peace christian harper
Sarah McKee
November 21, 2016
To Don's family and the WTOC staff.
I am truly sorry for the lost of an amazing icon in our community. You will be missed Don. Rest in peace my friend.
frali gourmet
November 21, 2016
We will miss you so much.You were such a excellent person and journalist.
Wendy Richardson
November 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you. ..
Lanie Peterson
November 21, 2016
This is a note about Don to his many friends and family members.
I got to know Don last year at the Larry Peterson Memorial Award for Investigative Journalism workshop. (I'm the founder of the award.) Investigative journalist Don was a member of our panel. And he did a great job explaining the challenges an investigative journalist faces. I last saw him when I was being interviewed on WTOC's mid-morning show about my late husband's new book "Deadly Dust The Imperial Sugar Inferno" about corporate negligence in the 2008 disaster near Savannah. Don didn't interview me but he came up to me after the taping and we talked a while. I will miss his investigative reporting as well as his enthusiasm for life.
Our community just lost a wonderful man. I send prayers to his many friends and family members.
Joshua Weaver
November 21, 2016
Gonna miss you Don. I surely didn't think when we spoke a few weeks ago that it would be the last time. So much stuff left unsaid, so many laughs we won't ever have. My heart is with your family and your WTOC family. The world lost a giant Sunday.
Mary E Moyd
November 21, 2016
I am just now finding out about this terrible loss! My heart goes out to Don's family, colleagues and friends. He was an awesome news anchor with the voice and personality to grab and hold your attention. His colleague and friend,Ms. Sandlin, my heart goes out to you and I felt your pain in your message about never having that connection again, but trust God! I will continue to pray for Don's family and the lives he has touched, especially those at my favorite news station WTOC!
Don Donahoe
November 21, 2016
Very sad to have learned of your passing. I am happy I had the pleasure of laughing and sharing some good times with you. My prayers of comfort are with the Logana family at this difficult time.
Emma Ahlberg
November 21, 2016
Don you are with angels now,my prayers go out to your family.
Bonnie Fletcher
November 21, 2016
Such an amazing guy. I will always remember his antics and fun loving spirit on the day of our son's wedding. College friends enjoying and sharing their love of life. Heaven has gained a very special angel.
Farris and Roxanna & children, Alana, Jeremiah, Jeremy, Farris IV Moody III
November 21, 2016
Watching WTOC news will not be the same without Don Logana . The news staff and his family is, and will continue to be in our thoughts and Prayers ✝ as they continue with the Holiday Season...
Pooler Chamber of Commerce
November 21, 2016
Our prayers are with Don's WTOC family. His smile and great personality will be missed.
Cynthia B
November 21, 2016
Goodbye Don. I will miss you very much. I wake up every morning listening to your newscast & it will not be same for me not seeing your smiling handsome face. RIP Don...My condolences goes out to your family.
Patsy Turner
November 21, 2016
It was such a shock to hear of Don logana passing he will be greatly missed I enjoyed watching him on wtoc news.
Sherri Lowe
November 21, 2016
Don will be missed. I enjoyed the way he told a story, kept us informed on Hurricane Matthew and his always, smiling face. You could tell he loved his job. Prayers go out to his family, his friends and his family at WTOC. May God comfort you and give you a peace in your heart knowing he is with our savior. God Bless you, Don.
Denise Avery
November 21, 2016
Will miss Don. Many prayers to the Logana family and friends, and to the WTOC family during this time of loss.
Alyse Utz
November 21, 2016
It's not going to be the same without Don. I woke up every morning with him. His family's in my prayers and my blessings are sent to the family and WTOC.
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