All Obituaries

Joyce Vu, 60 of Middletown is now at peace. Her battle with cancer came to an end on her terms, opting to support emerging forms of cancer therapy in place of chemotherapy. She died on November14th, her 60th birthday at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice. She was born November 14, 1958, in Harrisburg, PA to the late John and Geraldine Ball. She was also preceded in death by her husband Hung Vu. Surviving are her elder sisters, Judy Brady and Janice Ball; her eldest son Jeremie Vu and his...

Dinah Owusu Ntorinkansah, affectionately known by all as Mama Dinah or Auntie Dinah, was born on Friday 22nd August, 1950 in Kukurantumi, Eastern Region of Ghana, to Martin Kwame Owusu and Martha Ohene Amoakoaa (both deceased). She received her primary and middle school education at the Presbyterian School in Kukurantumi. After. She worked at the Cocoa Research Institute for a while and joined her elder brother in Tema in the early 70s. In Tema, she first worked with PZ Ghana Ltd and later...

Otha L. Ferguson, 75 of Harrisburg was the son of the late Willie B. Ferguson and Helena V. (Jones) Ferguson. On November 8, 2018 at the milestone age of 75 in the ICU of Harrisburg Hospital, he transition from this life to eternal life. He was preceded by his parents, brothers; Shirley, June, Connelly and sister Viola. He retired as an Engineering Manager for Fruehauf Trucking and retired from the United States Army. He attended New Jerusalem AME Zion Church and had past memberships with...

Darrell J. Mims, 63 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on November 5, 2018. He was the son of late Willie J. Mims and Edna M. (Burnett) Mims. Darrell worked as a Security Guard. He was a sports fan and his favorite teams were Florida State football, Oakland Raiders and the San Antonio Spurs. He is survived by his children; Kelli Jordan, Rashad Mims, Kristin Mims, siblings; Ronald Burnett, Dwanye Washington, lifetime companion Lenora Jordan and a host of relatives and friends.  

Services are private

Larry D. Smith, 72 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on October 29, 2018. He was the son of the late Elijah and Ann (Darden) Smith. Larry retired from ABF trucking after 37 years, loved NASCAR and fishing. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his children; Larry Smith Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Shelby Smith-Eaton of Matton, IL Chelsea Smith of Bossier City, LA, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, and a host of relatives and friends. Services are being...

Carolyn A. (Lawson) Mills, 75 of Edgemont, passed away Sunday morning, October 28, 2018 at Carolyn’s House (Hospice of Central Pennsylvania) in Harrisburg.  Carolyn, a widow to Lawrence Mills, Sr., and the daughter of James W. and Catherine E. (Slaughter) Lawson, was born on December 6, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Richard H., Ronald M. and Baby Lawson; and two sisters, Janet and Judy Lawson. She graduated...

Rex “Manny” L. Dickey, 32 was born January 11, 1986 at Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA to Rex and Tammy (Robinson) Dickey. Rex was educated in the Harrisburg School System. He worked as a cook at various local restaurants.   At a very young age Manny began to show his love for animals, especially dogs. His first rescue was a box of motherless kittens that he nursed back to health. While living with his cousin he was introduced to his first pit- bull Kato. It was here...

John D. Leak, Jr., son of the late Lucy Virginia and John D. Leak, Sr., was born May 5, 1938 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. He graduated from Dunbar Senior High School in 1956.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy (1956-1966).  John received an Honorable Discharge and was awarded the Good Conduct (2) and National Defense Medals. John earned an AA Degree in Police Science at Allegheny County Community College in Monroeville, PA.; BA Degree in Administration of...

John A. Wallace 61, of Camp Hill, known to his daughter as “Superman” passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was the son of the late James and Joan Wallace and predeceased by his wife Nonya Ashe-Wallace. John was born in the city of Harrisburg and was a graduate of Harrisburg High School class of 1976. He had also attended Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church where he participated in the Youth and Adult Choirs. He also performed in Voices of Harrisburg and the New...