All Obituaries

Chandra Marie Hill, affectionally known as Chanie, 34, passed peacefully on May 17th, 2020 at her home in Harrisburg, PA.   Mrs. Hill was born on September 13th,1985 in Harrisburg, PA to Ronette Hill and Barry Williams. She was a student of the Harrisburg School District until she received her diploma from John Harris High School in the summer of 2005.  Chanie and her husband Jason Strunk started their family with the birth of their daughter Aaliyah Hill who was born on June 4th,...

Minister Mark A. Grier of Allentown, PA passed peacefully at his home one May 17, 2020 at the age of 57.  Born and educated in Harrisburg, PA to Calvin Grier, and to the late Eva (Louise) Grier, and predeceased by his sister Letitia A. Turner. Mark was a student of life that enjoyed reading, music, and a variety of interest.  He was a stickler with his appearance, and no matter the occasion, his clothing was always pressed from shorts to a suit.  Mark touched many lives...

Elder Clarence Brigman, 77 of Harrisburg, passed May 14, 2020. The son of the late Clarence Brigman and Janette Riley, siblings Andrew, Retha and Leroy. Clarence was self-employed as a Contractor, a member of Mt. Calvary COGIC and enjoyed singing gospel music, teaching, employing others and visits with family and friends. He leaves his wife Victoria, children Clarence, Crystal, Jessica and Tiffany, siblings, Berthelma, Nancy, Gloria, Hampton, Thelma, Mary Lee and Jerry, 19 grands and 1...

Jacqueline C. Banks Breeze “Jackie”, 79, was born November 6, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pa.  She received her wings of glory on May 13, 2020.    She was educated in the Harrisburg School district and attended Harrisburg Area Community College.  She spent many years working at the OIC before landing a job with the Commonwealth of PA and retired with over 30 years of service.  She was preceded in death by her Mother Lillian Jennings, Fathers Robert Jennings,...

Gloria J. Cohen, 73 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on May 13, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Ira Cropper and Bertha and James Spence. She was educated in the public-school systems of Pocomoke City. MD and Philadelphia, PA. Gloria was a former member of St. Patrick Cathedral, enjoyed puzzles, computer games, traveling and visiting the Senior Community Center (casino). Gloria retired with 30 years of service from the Commonwealth, Office of Administration. She leaves her...

August 25, 1921, in College Hill (Cincinnati) Ohio, Bunny Leslie was the third daughter of Jesse D. Locker and Anna F. Locker (both deceased). She had 4 siblings: Mary Hines, Vivian Hall, Juanita Ivie (all deceased) and Preston Locker. Bunny graduated from Hughes High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Nannie Helen Burroughs School in Washington D.C. Bunny was Saved at the age of 12 and remained a strong Christian throughout her life. She passed this belief on to all of her children. When she...

Iris Price Hooper, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was born, Iris E. Williams on August 9th in Harrisburg to Ivan A. Williams, Sr. and Edith M. Williams.  Iris graduated from John Harris High School, and continued her education at the former Hershey Junior College and Fisk University.  After working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 29 years, she retired from the Department of Labor &...

Letitia A. (Grier) Turner, 60, of Susquehanna Township, passed away on May 9, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by close family. Tish as she was lovingly called was born to Calvin D. Grier and the late Eva Louise (Glasper) Grier on January 9, 1960 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She graduated from Harrisburg High School and retired from 20 years of passionately serving as a life-sharing provider to those that were intellectually disabled. Tish had been walking with Jesus for over 30...

   Katie B. Gibson, affectionately known as “Katie B, Aunt Kate, and Granny”, was born on March 21, 1932 in Harrisville, Maryland, to the late William Jones and Ervine Jones-Young.  Katie was loved and cherished by all.  Katie enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, dancing, and listening to music.  She also enjoyed long bus trips to various shopping centers, cultural and historical venues, as well as casino’s.   What Katie loved more than...

Henrietta E. Johnson, 75 of Middletown, passed peacefully on Monday, May 4th, 2020. She was the daughter of the late James Taylor and Sarah Johnson. Henrietta retired from Dauphin Deposit Bank with several years of service. Henrietta was a member of Millennium Neighborhood Church. In recent years, Henrietta was a resident of Stonebridge Rehab and Frye Village in Middletown. While there she went through many hurdles, but she loved when people visited her. Henrietta enjoyed getting her hair...

James Thurman (78), aka “JT”, passed away on Sunday May 03, 2020, and was preceded by his wife of 46 years, La Von Thurman.  He was the son of the late Lena and James Thurman Sr., raised by his grandmother Gertrude Crawford.  JT was one of nine brothers and sisters:  Richard, Ernestine, Maxine, Howard, Larry, Rosemary, Paul, and Charlie.   He is survived by his daughter Camella (Kim), sons Kevin and James, and grandchildren Arman and Caprina. Sister,...

  Grant Xavier Jones returned to is heavenly home on April 28, 2020.  Although only with us for a short time, he gifted everyone, who was blessed to know him, with inspiration and immeasurable love. On November 8, 2012, Grant began his earthly assignment. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Mr. & Mrs. Shunway Jones. Grant received his early education at Lil Blessings Daycare and attended Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter Primary School.  He also attended Golden Dragons...

Marie A. Williams “Sugar”, 88 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Marie Aiken, daughter Madge R. Williams, grandson Randolph Scott Jr, sisters Althenia A. Burton and Josephine Garvin. Marie retired from the Commonwealth, Labor & Industry with 23 years of service. She was a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church. Enjoyed cooking, baking, feeding folks, and was well known for her sweet potato pie. ...

Anthony W. Johnson Sr., 61 of Harrisburg, passed April 25, 2020. Predeceased by his father, David Jones and his wife, Crystal Johnson. Anthony worked for Hershey Foods as a Supervisor for 35 years. He attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed deep sea fishing, bowling, the Patriots, Chargers, Spurs and the Knicks. Anthony leaves his mother, Miriam Jones, his sons Anthony Johnson (Iesha Brown) and Jarvis Brown, siblings Howard Jones, Claudette Jackson, Sharell (Souleymane) Chinka,...

John Jenkins Jr., 84 of Harrisburg, and formerly of Meadville, PA passed peacefully on April 27, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents John Jenkins Sr. and Mobena Scott, his sibling Allen, Mae Frances, Beany Mae, Betsy and LC Jenkins. He leaves his devoted wife Betty Jenkins, children Lawana Neely, John D. Jenkins, Tricelle Jenkins, Marshall Jenkins, Fred Jenkins and Johnnie Maey Tyler, a sister Dorothy Hill, 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives...

Jane Y. Payton, 73 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on April 26, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Cora Clark and husband James Payton. Jane retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Public Welfare with 25 years of service. She enjoyed gardening, movies, outings with her family and girlfriends. Jane had a nurturing spirit and a humble heart. She leaves her significant other, Nathaniel McDaniel, siblings; Melvin (Barbara) Clark and Lila Candice Hunter and was very...

Ralph Lewis Payne Jr. born on November 28, 1952  transitioned into glory on April 22, 2020 in Orlando, Florida where he resided for over forty years.  Ralph also affectionately known as “Butch” was the son of Laura P. Jackson and the late Ralph Lewis Sr, predeceased by a sister Patricia (Tish) Winters.  Butch grew up in Harrisburg, PA.  He graduated from William Penn High School with the class of 1970.  After high school he joined the United States Air...

Dale E. Roberts, 82 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Ophelia Roberts, his wife, Hattie E. Roberts, a son Michael S. Roberts, siblings; Gladys, Herbert, Charles, Lillian and Kenneth Roberts. Dale retired from Kegel Produce as a Truck Driver, he enjoyed sports, the casino, horse racing and games of chance. Dale leaves his children; Caroline Roberts Franklin of Harrisburg, Dale E. Roberts, Jr. of Sarasota, FL, his...

John Willie Smith, 52 of N. 4th Street, Harrisburg, PA entered eternal life on April 20, 2020 in Harrisburg, PA. The son of Fannie Mae Smith but affectionately raised by Berniece Smith-Wilkerson. John was born in Atlanta, GA and raised in Harrisburg, PA with his siblings; Grace Sinkler, John T. Smith, Walter Smith and Booker Knight all of whom reside in Harrisburg, PA. He was loving father and grandfather, who loved to DJ and watch his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers play in his...

Beatrice F. Hawkins, 95 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Prudencio Martinez and Katherine Davis, her husband, Leon Hawkins, her children; Leon Hawkins Jr., Jerome and Richard Hawkins, her siblings; Helen T. House, Armster Martinez, Margaret Taylor and Prudencio R. Martinez, Sr. Beatrice was born on October 5th, 1924 in Harrisburg, PA and spent quite a few years in New York City where she raised her family. “Aunt B”...