All Obituaries

Jean Leftridge Williams transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, July 15, 2019 at The Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. She was born in Harrisburg on June 29, 1930 to the late Clayton J. Leftridge and Lucy Williams Leftridge. She married Frank Herbert (Herb) Williams in 1965 and had a loving marriage until his death in 1996. Jean grew up in Harrisburg and graduated from John Harris High School and Thompson Business School. She was employed as a Program Assistant for the Commonwealth of...

On Sunday July 7, 2019, Jeanette Yvonne White went home to be with the Lord. Jeanette was born on October 3, 1977 in Amityville, New York to the late Deborah Burnette and Oliver White. Jeanette has a passion for life.  She loved to party, have a good time and spend time with family and friends.  She enjoyed cooking, doing hair and had a great sense of style. Jeanette is survived by her loving sister Kyitta Decker, brother-in-law Randall Decker, brother Michael Mathis, grandmother...

Ty’rique Riley, 21 of Harrisburg passed away on July 1, 2019.  He was the son of Carmen Riley and Thomas Matthews.  Ty’rique was a graduate of Susquehanna Township High School, class of 2016 and employed by Elwood Staffing as a warehouse worker.  Ty’rique loved his Ralph Lauren (Polo) clothing and his sneaker collection.  Ty’rique had a passion for music and singing, especially rap music, working on cars and playing video games. He was there to...

Doreather Robinson was born in Chester, SC to the late James Johnson and Maggie King Johnson on April 28, 1932. Although she never attained a high school diploma, she was able to secure employment as a clerk with the former Dauphin Deposit Bank from which she retired after 25 years of service. On January 28, 1958 Doreather married the late Joseph Robinson, Sr, formerly of Charlotte, NC. Their union produced three children, Joseph Jr. (Harrisburg, PA), Barbara El Mosima (Washington, DC), and...

Deacon Eartha David Beaty Sr. Eartha David Beaty Sr. 93, of Steelton passed peacefully on June 21, 2019. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late John and Clotell (Hampton) Beaty. He graduated from I.C. Norcom High School and attended Virginia Union University. He retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot with over 37 years of service as the Director of Maintenance. David was a faithful and devoted member of The First Baptist Church where he was Deacon Emirates, served as a member...

Corine L Harvey entered into rest on Tuesday, June 19, 2019 at Manor Care Health Services, Camp Hill, PA. Corine was born to Thomas Speller and Aileen Robinson on February 2, 1943 at Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. She attended Saint Peter Claver during her elementary education and graduated from Girls High School in 1962. Shortly after graduating, Corine worked in banking on Wall Street, New York. A wandering spirit, she relocated to San Jose, California where she worked at...

     Lether Franklin was born on September 17, 1924 in Cope, South Carolina to the late Theodore and Viola (Busby) Cleckley. The youngest of five children, her mother sadly died during her childbirth.      Lether completed her formative schooling in Cope before going to work with her siblings. She was baptized at Canaan United Methodist Church as a young girl, and was a member there for many years. As a young adult, Lether went to work in the North...

Gloria J. Rodriguez, 63 of Steelton passed one Sunday, June 9, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Joseph Downey and Delores Edwards. Gloria had been employed at Goodwill Industries for over 16 years as an aide, assisting students with special needs. She enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking, visits as Sam’s Club and most importantly loving her grandchildren and family. Along with her parents she is predeceased by her son Carlos Downey. Gloria leaves to celebrate her life children; Nina...

Gionni J. Dennis, 7 of Enola, passed tragically on Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was the son of Joshua and Jasmine Lant. Gionni was a 2nd grade student at River Rock Academy. Gionni loved his teachers and he especially loved art class. He was fascinated with weather, the uniqueness of roads signs, and enjoyed Play-Doh. Gionni loved dancing, singing all types of music and hanging out with his brother. He was a happy child who loved to make people laugh with his silly faces. Gionni will be...

Mildred D. Johnson, passed peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late William and Viola Rhoads and predeceased by a daughter JoAnn Messner and three siblings; Nelson Rhoads, Helen Hoffman and George Rhoads. Mildred retired from Pinkerton Security and had worshiped at the Church of the Living God. She also enjoyed traveling, bingo, arts and crafts, painting and Jimmy Swaggart. Mildred leaves her children; Patsy (Reginald) Handy, Willow...