All Obituaries

Clara Virginia Venie was born October 25, 1917 to Laura Puller Venie in Rappahannock County, Front Royal, Virginia. Ms. Cara was affectionately called Mama Cara to almost everyone she knew. She was always a mom to everyone, even people she did not know. With only a third-grade education, Mama Clara raised her two children Nancy P. Venie and Author G. Venie on her own. Wanting to give her children better opportunities in life, she eventually moved her family to Harrisburg Pennsylvania...

Charles Fitzgerald, 92 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family as he transitioned from this life to his next. Charles the son of the late Watt and Johnsie Fitzgerald was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 5th 1925. He was also predeceased by his wife Ellen Fitzgerald and several siblings. Charles worked in construction for over 30 years and retired from Caretti Restoration. He was a devoted member of Emanuel Church of God In...

Sterlethia Clark also known as “Slick” and “Sissy” was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on Jan 23, 1932. She lived most of her life in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Sterlethia was the daughter of the late Mary Jackson and Phillip Franklin. She transitioned peacefully falling asleep in the arms of Jesus at 3: 39 a.m. on Wednesday May 2, 2018 at UPMC Osteopathic Community General Hospital. Sterlethia enjoyed having fun, hanging out with her only sister Melzenia, they...

Terrena S. Carson, 43 of Harrisburg transition from this life to her next on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in York, Pennsylvania. She was born on April 6,1975 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to her loving parents Terry S. Carson and Ola D. Chavis. Terrena graduated from William Penn High School and went on to get her cosmetology license. Terrena was currently working at the United States Postal Service.  Terrena was a smart, beautiful loving woman and daughter, mother and grandmother, sister...

We are here to celebrate the life of an adventurous soul who left us way too soon. Local resident, Trey’Quan L. Daniels, also known as “Trey Sosa”, was born to Corry J. Matthews and Tara Courts on August 13, 1998 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A young man of many passions, Trey especially relished the company of family and friends, and his partner, Dayshia Gardner. And, he loved to eat too, didn’t he, y’all? High...

     Sharon Darlene Smith was born on Sunday February 23, 1947 to her birthmother; the late Addie Marshall, and then raised by the late Edward and Augustine Young. She passed onto eternal rest on April 29, 2018 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.      Sharon resided in the suburbs of Harrisburg, PA in the Edgemont Community, and received her formal education in the Susquehanna Township School District. It was...

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Bobby J. Sims Sr., 69 of Harrisburg, passed April 27, 2018. He was the son of the late Travis Sims and Tommie Stewart, retired after 20 years of service with Fruehauf. A member of Antioch Assembly, Trustee, and served on the Food and Transportation Ministry. He was an avid Cowboys fan, loved traveling, music and family. He leaves his children Adrain Fluellen, Tiffiney Portee (Kenyon), Bobby Sims. Jr. (Anisha), companion Jennifer Sims, siblings Eddie McMullen; Velmar Smith, Catherine Cruz,...

Constance R. Barreto, affectionately known as Connie, passed peacefully at Hershey Medical Center on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family as her transition from this life to her new life.  She was the daughter of the late Clifton Young and Sylvia Smyser and predeceased by her sister, Kelly Mosten. She was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1960 and was one of ten children. Connie worked for American Power Conversion, Catholic Diocese...

Mamie Sue Wallace (Carter) was born to the late Minnie Sue Carter and Mack Carter Sr. in York, South Carolina on April 10, 1949. She was the third child of nineteen. She was also predeceased by siblings; Amelia Hope, Mack Carter Jr., Mary Carter, James Simpson, Mattie Carter and Marie Burns. Mamie Sue Wallace (Carter) moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with her family and she attended Hamilton Elementary School. She graduated from William Penn Vo-Tech. After graduating she...