Obituaries

John Matthew Baker, Jr.

Dec 1, 1971 - Apr 21, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of John Matthew Baker Jr on 4/21/23 at the age of 51. “Jay” was born in Cleveland, Ohio but was drawn to South Carolina’s low country from an early age spending much of his life at Fripp Island and Charleston. Jay was a devoted family man, a fierce…

George "Tony" Frederick von Kolnitz IV

Nov 16, 1939 - Apr 20, 2023

George "Tony" Frederick von Kolnitz IV, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Anne Antrim von Kolnitz entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 20, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 24, 2023 in the Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street at 2:00 pm.  Interment with military honors will follow at Magnolia…

Gloria Denise Sineath

Aug 25, 1964 - Apr 19, 2023

Gloria Denise Sineath, 58, of Hanahan, South Carolina, wife of the late Louis Franklin Porter. Sr., entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 28, 2023 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 1:30 pm.  Interment will be at Riverview…

Thomas Firouz Motamed

Dec 5, 1948 - Apr 19, 2023

Thomas Firouz Motamed, 74, of Kiawah Island, SC, passed away at home with his family on April 19, 2023, following a valiant and courageous battle with brain cancer. “Tommy” was born on December 5, 1948, and grew up in Garden City, NY. As a graduate of Adelphi University in 1971, he was the proud captain…

Gary L. Feldman

Aug 7, 1937 - Apr 19, 2023

Dr. Gary Lowell Feldman, MD, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Donna M. Russell Feldman entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  A private celebration of his life will be held at a later time. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Gary was born August 7, 1937, in Chicago,…

Dollie Janet Kasten

Sep 1, 1935 - Apr 19, 2023

Dollie Janet Kasten, 87, of Goose Creek, SC, wife of Wayne Frederick Kasten entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 27, 2023 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 1:00 pm.  Interment to follow in Plantation Memorial Gardens. The family will…

Phyllis Daniels Wakat, Ph.D.

May 14, 1943 - Apr 18, 2023

Phyllis Daniels Wakat, Ph.D., 79, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Marshall August Wakat, Jr. entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The family will receive friends 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun St. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Phyllis…

Genoveva Lilles Cailao

Jan 3, 1930 - Apr 18, 2023

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the peaceful passing of our much Beloved Mama, Genoveva Lilles Cailao, 93, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late Jose Aquilar Cailao, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Please join us to honor and celebrate this part of her journey as she…

Wayne Thomas McGonigal

Jan 29, 1959 - Apr 17, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce Wayne Thomas McGonigal, 64, of Johns Island, South Carolina, husband of Carolyn Elizabeth "Betty" McGonigal entered into eternal rest Monday, April 17, 2023. His Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street at 2:00 p.m. A…

Gerald Matthews

Aug 8, 1937 - Apr 17, 2023

Gerald Matthews passed away peacefully in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on April 17, 2023. Gerald was born the eldest of nine siblings to Marvin Lee and Mattie Belle Mason Matthews in Lillington, North Carolina. He was the salutatorian of the Angier High School Class of 1955, followed by 20 years of honorable service in the…