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Julia Elizabeth Ward Davis, oldest daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Beverly M. Ward Sr., was born August 25, 1917, in Plainfield, NJ. She was preceded in death by her siblings Beverly Ward, Jr., Cornelia Ward Van Blake, and Frederick Thomas Ward. Educated in public school, she graduated from high school at St Augustine’s College Preparatory School and attended Howard University. She married John Dawson Davis Sr., in 1947. There are three children from that union.  They are John...

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Charlotte E. Thompson 90, of Harrisburg transitioned peacefully at her home on January 6, 2018.  She was born May 5, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pa.  Charlotte retired from GATF Graphic Arts Tech. Foundation with 22 years of service Charlotte leaves to celebrate her life and memory her daughter, Sharon Freeman.

LaQuan “Popcorn” Clark was born March 11, 1992 to Shireba Jones and Tory Clark in Harrisburg, PA. He attended Harrisburg High School. He is survived by four brothers; Davon, Dont’e, Justin and Christian, four sisters; Aisa, Shawnesha, Shylae and Shireba “Nique”, the love of his life Shaquasia Hughes, maternal grandparents; Christine and Monroe Morris, Rhonda and Jimmy Green, Sanah Jones, grandmom “G” and step-father Shawn Jones. LaQuan was a fun...

Mrs. Virginia V. Fountain was born on August 9, 1931 to the late Leroy and Viola V. Chambliss in Emporia, VA. She grew up in Steelton, PA and graduated from Steelton High School. Virginia was a member of, and baptized at, the old First Baptist Church on Adams Street, in Steelton, PA. She more recently attended Peace Chapel Church where her son Rev. Brian E. Fountain was the pastor and Living Water Community Church where her daughter is a member. In the early 50s Virginia married Reese A....

Norvell Sherard 71 of Harrisburg, passed quietly on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was the son of the late Queen Ester Sherard and predeceased by two sisters; Lois Stevenson and Norma Dreher. Norvell loved the game of football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed reading and music, but he had a passion for writing. Norvell loved his family and was very protective of them. He leaves behind his ex-wife, Connie Sherard, his son Norvell Barton, his daughter Darvell Washington, two...

Greta Sylvania (Robinson) Brown transitioned into eternal life in peace on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Greta was born to the late Dennis Robinson and Rossiebelle Monts Robinson on April 20, 1933 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was educated in the Harrisburg School District and graduated from William Penn High School. She was united in holy matrimony to the late James E. Brown on October 15, 1955 and this union was blessed with three sons, James M., Damian S. and Jacob B. Brown. Greta was...

Joseph (J.R.) Charles Ritzman, age 65, transitioned Wednesday December 20, 2018 at home with his family in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Joseph, born February 25, 1953 to Rose Marie Baumgartner in Harrisburg, was raised by his adoptive parents, William H. and Elizabeth Theresa (Betty Dunlop) Ritzman in Chambers Hill. He is preceded in death by his parents. A graduate of Williams Valley High School in Tower City, Joseph made acquaintances at every juncture of his life throughout Central PA. ...