Obituaries

Alan Barry Goer

Nov 4, 1949 - Sep 12, 2024

It is with great respect and admiration that we remember Alan Barry Goer, a beloved member of the Charleston community, who passed away at the age of 74. Alan’s journey began on November 4, 1949, at Roper Hospital, where he was welcomed into the world by his parents, Ernest and Miryam Goer.Alan was a man…

Charles Lawrence "Larry" Irwin

Aug 28, 1939 - Sep 11, 2024

Charles Lawrence Irwin, 85, of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, husband of Daphne (Johnsie) Irwin, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Larry was born August 28, 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of Ralph H Irwin and Dorothy Colbert Irwin. He attended Shady Side Academy, graduated from Williston Academy in 1958 and attended Yale University, graduating…

R. Jane Seekings

Dec 15, 1932 - Sep 11, 2024

Known affectionately as the “Queen” to family and friends, R. Jane Seekings passed away begrudgingly yet peacefully on September 11, 2024, at the age of 91, after living a full and adventurous life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Jane was born to travel, tell a story, and brighten every room…

Rosalie Sanders (Sandy) Donaldson Knisley

May 3, 1945 - Sep 11, 2024

Rosalie Sanders "Sandy" Donaldson Knisley, 79, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, widow of John Carroll Knisley, Sr., entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 11, 2024. All services will be private. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Sandy was born May 3, 1945 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Robert James Donaldson,…

Charlot Elaine Marks Karesh

Sep 7, 1924 - Sep 11, 2024

Charlot Elaine Marks Karesh passed away the morning of September 11, 4 days after her 100th birthday. Born on September 7, 1924, to Harry and Marie Marks in Greensboro, NC, she married Stanley H. Karesh, a newly-minted dentist serving in the Navy, in 1945. After his discharge from the Navy, they moved back to his Charleston…

Paul Eugene Franklin

Jul 17, 1949 - Sep 10, 2024

Paul Eugene Franklin, 75, of Ravenel, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. His funeral service will be held Monday, September 16, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel at 2:00 pm, and the family will receive friends beginning one hour prior. Burial will follow in the First…

Norman Adelbert Hanf, Jr.

Aug 23, 1952 - Sep 10, 2024

Norman Adelbert Hanf, Jr., 72, of Charleston, SC passed away September 10, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Norman Adelbert Hanf, Sr. and Thela Mae Hanf, as well as his parents-in-love, Eddie Stelljes and Betty “Boo” McMahon Stelljes. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Terri Hanf McManus, Joanne Hanf Hain, and…

Nancy Ellen Candish Vesper

Mar 27, 1937 - Sep 9, 2024

Nancy Ellen Candish Vesper, 87, of Daniel Island, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. Nancy was born March 27, 1937, in Grand Island, Nebraska, moving later to Ohio and then the Washington, DC, area, where she spent many years. After being valedictorian of her high school class, Nancy enrolled at American University,…

Helen Darlene Steele Johnston

Jul 4, 1940 - Sep 9, 2024

Helen Darlene Steele Johnston, 84, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Leonard Lyle Johnston for 65 years, died Monday, September 9, 2024, at home while in hospice care. Her funeral service was held Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road. Interment…

LTC Charles Edward Harvey USAF (Ret.)

Dec 24, 1931 - Sep 9, 2024

On joyful wing, upward flying, Retired USAF Lt. Col. Charles Edward Harvey, 92, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 9, 2024.Born in Charleston, SC, on Dec 24, 1931, Charlie Harvey was a loving and loyal son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Throughout his life, he enjoyed reunions with his…