All Obituaries

Our God who never makes a mistake has summoned into eternity the soul of our beloved father Charles F. Clark on Sunday, April 11, 2021.Born on September 13, 1936, in Harrisburg, PA; He was the son of the late John E. Clark and Anna Mary Clark. Charles honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; served on the Harrisburg Police Department; and served as a Workers’ Compensation Judge for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with over 46 years of service.Charles was a...

Pearline Elizabeth Patterson, 70 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021, peacefully at home. “Pearl Drop” as she was affectionally known, was born of Sunday, August 20, 1950 in Harrisburg, PA. to the late Eunice and William David-Wright. Pearline was educated in the Harrisburg City Schools graduating from William Penn High School with a degree in cosmetology.  She was a proud employee of JC Penney and retired after 35 years of dedicated service. Pearl Drop...

Hansley Jerome Scott was born on January 19th, 1972 to Lynn Clark (Stevenson) and Zachary “Tiny” Scott in Brooklyn, NY. At age 2, Hansley moved to Harrisburg, PA where he grew up and  earned the reputation of being a hard and dedicated worker. Hansley met his wife Rochelle 3 times where they began dating in 1991 and married on June 22nd 1992. Hansley worked various jobs throughout his life to support his family, but was mostly known for detailing cars. He was a devoted...

Chay’nce Quadier King-Henderson was born on March 4, 2005 in Harrisburg, PA. The son of Mahamadou and Yvonkia Illiassou. “Cracko” as he was affectionately called by his friends. Was a tenth grade student at the Harrisburg SciTech. He was a multi-talented person who aspired to be a rapper and an actor. He loved football, fashion, and previously worked at Hershey Park. Chay’nce was a vivacious person. His favorite saying was “Happy Birthday”. His laugh was...

Ke’Juan R. Cooke 19, of Harrisburg passed on March 31, 2021. He is the son of Dawn M. Brown and Juan R. Cooke II. He was educated in the Harrisburg City Schools and previously worked as a truck loader for United Parcel Service. Ke’Juan loved music, rap was his favorite, cars, and watching movies. He had an affection for fashion, especially sneakers. Along with his parents, he leaves to celebrate his life, daughter Niree Cooke, siblings; Aubree Brown, Tylee Brown, JaQuan Carson,...

Kirsten Nicole “Nikki” Kellum, 53, transitioned from this life on March 31, 2021, with the Lord by her side.  Nikki was born July 18, 1967 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Jesse Charles Kellum, Jr. and Barbara Taylor.  Nikki received her education in the Harrisburg School District and graduated from the Philadelphia City School System. Nikki also attended Harcom College located in Bryn Mawr, PA.  Nikki worked for several employers over the years until her health...

Jacqueline Marie Little went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 90. Jackie, as she was known to friends and family, was born in Washington, D.C. to Henry Lewis and Emily Miller Polk on September14, 1930. Jackie was joined a few years later by her brother Henry Polk, Jr. (Little Henry) with whom she shared a happy childhood. She cherished her time at historic Dunbar High School making life long friendships. She went on to attend Miner Teacher’s College...

Angel Gonzalez age 48, passed peacefully on March 30,2021 surrounded by his loving family. Angel was born December 28,1972 in Bronx NY. He was proceeded in death by his mother Jean White. Angel thoroughly enjoyed listening and writing music as well as playing the keyboard. Angel was a member of Soul Tabernacle City of Refuge, the Nursing Ministry and the Gospel Soul Children of NY Choir. Angel Gonzalez leaves to celebrate his memory husband Chad Green. Children; Christopher Gonzalez-Green,...

Melania Y. Curtis, 49 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at UPMC Community General Hospital on March 25, 2021. She was the daughter of the late George Curtis and Audrey Penn-Daniels. Melania retired from the Army as a SPC, Financial Management Tech and served in Iraq. She had attended Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and enjoyed music and cooking. Melania leaves her daughter Ravyn Curtis-Carroll, siblings; Lauren Curtis-Daman (Christian), Charles and Avery Penn, a grandchild Londyn...

Mr. Gale DeSilver Green Jr. passed peacefully surround by his family on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his residence. Gale was born on August 12, 1959 and reared in Harrisburg, PA. He was the son of the late Gale D.Green Sr. and Marian B.Green. Gale served in the United States Army and retired from the Commonwealth of PA, at the Department of Welfare with 15 years of service. Gale loved and enjoyed good music, bowling, and talk radio. He attended Antioch Tabernacle United Church and...

THE OBITUARY   On March 15, 2021 at the young age of 44, God reclaimed His own as our beloved Cellaneece Capreece Taylor-Brown was called home. Born  October 6, 1976 to Warren F. Young, Brooklyn, NY and Carolyn M. Taylor of Belhaven NC. At 17 years of age, Cellaneece moved to Harrisburg PA. Upon graduating from John Harris High School, she enlisted in the United States Army for a short time in 1994. In 2002 She married her best friend and soul mate the late Andrew...

Edward Robert Roy was born on March 6, 1938 in Harrisburg, PA to the union of the late William and Adelaide Roy.  They had 14 children (in birth order):  Ellis Roy, Rebecca Aldridge, Clarence Roy, Elizabeth Thomas, Essie Sweets, Hubert Lee Roy Francis Daniels, Edward Roy, Evelyn Tonsel, William Roy, Jr., Harold Roy, Reginald Roy and Timothy Roy.  Edward was the sole-surviving descendant.  Edward received his formal education in the Susquehanna Township School District in...

Mrs. Emma Lee Matteson (Emily), the only child born to the late Anna Mae Cooper Ellison, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 1, 1944.  At the age of 3, Emily’s mother fell extremely ill and passed away. Subsequently her grandparents Lucy and Hervey Ellison raised her. Emily received her formal education in the Harrisburg public school system. However, because she got married and had 6 children at such a very young age, she returned later to obtain her high school...

Elretha Connor, 71, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of March 9th, 2021 at the UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of the late Demus Rice, and the late Ethel Blanche Cox. She was born April 9th, 1949 in Sanford, North Carolina. Rita received her formal education at W.B. Wicker, one of the newly established schools in the south for black students. She would often come home from school and help teach her younger sister things...

Karl Dewayne Collins aka “ROCK” was a Great Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. A graduate of Harrisburg High School and he attended Lackawanna College for football. Basketball, football and boxing were his favorite sports. The 49ers, Golden State Warriors were his teams. He was a hard working laid-back guy who loved and enjoyed being around all his family. Karl was the guy who loved to crack jokes and make people laugh. Paintballing with his nephews and co-workers was a hobby of...

  Richard H. Evans Sr., affectionately known as Richie  passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25,  2021.  Richard was the son of Leonard F. Evans Sr. and Loretta Y. Keesee, both preceded him in death.  He was born on November 12, 1966 in Harrisburg PA. Richie attended the Harrisburg School District system in his early childhood years. After which, he attended Susquehanna Township High School until joining the Job Corps.  Richie was a people-centered...

Edward U. Smith, 78 of Harrisburg, passed February  24, 2021at UPMC Hariisburg. The son of the late Edward and Victoria Smith; a member of Bethany AME, loved sports, Minnestoa Vikings, Chicago Bulls, going  fishing and to the casino. He leaves his wife Ophelia Pressley Smith, children; Stacey, Kevin, Perry, Latesha and Dalacey, siblings; Tyrone (Carmen), Rita, Kim, Debbie, Kay, grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Services at Living Water Community Church, 206...

Leza J. Parrish, 55 of Harrisburg, passed Feb 22, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to James Parrish and the late Bobbie Parrish. Leza loved crocheting, beading, jewelry and watching animal videos. She leaves to celebrate her life, daughter, Devon Shelton. Father; James Parrish siblings; Pamela (Terrence) Grigger, Susan Parrish, Tamika Parrish, and Amanda Parrish. Several nieces and nephews as well as a host of family and friends. Services were held privately. The family would like to...

Julio Figueroa, 75 of Harrisburg, PA passed peacefully on February 21, 2021. He was the son of the late Rafael Figueroa and Carmen Rodrigues, born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx. Julio retired as a Supervisor from CAPREIT Corp in Maryland with over 15 years of service. A former member of Prince of Peace Church and enjoyed painting, fishing, basketball and the Washington Redskins. He also enjoyed bird watching, nature, music and playing the conga’s and bongos. Julio leaves his...

Sandra K. Harrington Wells, 74 of Harrisburg, formerly of Baltimore, passed February 18, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Louis Harrington and Vyola Morton and predeceased by her husband Minor B. Wells and son Scott S. Writcher. Sandra was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and served on the Tape and Food Pantry Ministry's. She retired from the Social Security Office with over 40 years of service. She leaves her siblings; Phyllis, Ronald, Gary, David and...