All Obituaries

GEORGE REID ROBERTS of Harrisburg PA transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 15, 2020. George was born July 2, 1939 in Mt. Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Marvin Roberts and Martha Penn Roberts. He was predeceased by his sister Sarah Gaston and son George A. Roberts. George is survived by his wife Gloria Martin-Roberts and his daughter’s Christina M. Wilson (Robert), Harrisburg, Jeana N. Roberts of Lorton, Virginia and Leah S. Payne...

Cynthia Braddy, 65, of Harrisburg, PA, born on April 7, 1955, to the late Robert and Geraldine Jordan went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  She was preceded in death by an infant brother Ronald and a sister Pamela Queen.  Cindy is survived by her husband Harvey of 32 years, 2 daughters Angela Wiley (Maxie) and Melanie Palmer, a  beloved son Jeffrey Fleming, 5 beautiful grandchildren Ron Wiley, Jamie Wiley, Ryan Fleming, Anaya Palmer and Daniel Palmer and...

Rochelle Mosley was born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on March 21, 1950 to the late Carolyn E. Clark and Robert Folks.  “Boonie” as she was affectionately known, began her formal education attending schools in Edgemont, Susquehanna Township, and in the Harrisburg School District.  After receiving a high school diploma, Boonie would go on to take courses at the Harrisburg Area Community College to prepare for a career in Customer Service.  She held customer service...

David Carlos Myers was born on February 12, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late William R. & Constance R. Myers.  He was the youngest of seven children. David was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System and raised in Somerville the Germantown area of Philadelphia. David was affectionally known as “BLOCK”.  On October 16, 1982 David wed to Ruth Bethea and during this union they had three beautiful children Erica, the late David Jr., and Felicia. In 1989...

Sherlyn D. Robinson, 84 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on September 27, 2020 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice of Central Pennsylvania. She was reared in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the daughter of the late John N. Robinson and Dolores Mae Campbell. She was also predeceased by her siblings; Irene Dombach, Hazel Drum, Norman Heisey Jr. and Muriel J. Solt. Sherlyn retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Deprtment of Revenue as a Tax Examiner II with 33 years of dedicated service. She was a...

Allen “Ray” Brunson, 64 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Saturday, September 19th, 2020. He is the son of Viola Duncan and the father to Angela Brunson, sibling to Grace Brunson and Marian Richardson. He was predeceased by his father Marion Brunson. Ray enjoyed visiting Second Baptist Church, cheering on his Pittsburgh Steelers and listening to music. Ray also loved spending time with his family and friends. Services will be held on Thursday, September 24th 2020 at Hooper...

Ramonda A. Brim, 51 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 17th, 2020 with her family by her side. She enjoyed going to church, knitting, puzzles, crafting and playing board games. Her family was everything to her and she loved them dearly. Ramonda leaves her daughter Kaniecia Brim, step-son, Anthony Brim, siblings; Stephen and Marcus Tisinger and Shameeka Glen, grandchildren, Sa’Mayaha and Najalah Brim. Memorial Services will be held at Hooper Memorial Home, Inc. on...

Angel Luis Ayala Otero, 65 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 10th of 2020 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was born and reared in Puerto Rico and obtained his high school diploma. Cano as he was affectionately known as, always had a passion for basketball, even into his 60’s he played a full court. He loved children, always willing to lend a hand and often making time available to volunteer at his son’s schools when they were younger. Cano is survived by his...

Alton A. Ceasar, 47 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, September 7th 2020. Alton the son of Regina Ceasar and Charles Brown was reared in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A graduated from John Harris High School, where he played football as a linebacker and attended Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.  He had worked for several years as a driver for the Yellow Cab Company and often visited Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.  Alton also enjoyed fishing and was a fan of the...

Mattie M. Barber, 89 of Harrisburg, PA passed peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2020 surrounded by her family and close friends. She is the daughter of the late Samuel Bowden and Ethel Moore. Mattie retired from Blue Shield as an Accounting Clerk and was a proud member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church serving on the Senior Usher Board. She was well known for her chicken pot pie.  She loved cooking, feeding people, reading the word, and spending time with her...

Jimmy Hunter 86, of Harrisburg passed peacefully August 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Columbus, GA, to the late Jimmy Bryson and Thelma Hawkins. Jimmy retired from the Postal Service, served honorably in the U.S. Army, was an avid golfer and member of the Keystone Golf Club. He enjoyed watching golf, old westerns on TV, and doing sudoku puzzles. Along with his parents he is preceded by his sister Lillie Herring. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Dorothy...

Sharon was an Elder at Legacy Faith Church in Harrisburg, PA (formerly Church Without Walls). She dedicated her life to the Lord and was a faithful steward in many ministries at the church including teaching the New Believer’s, and Kingdom Principles Finance classes, as well as serving on the Altar team and Hospitality committee. Her personal ministry included Wife School (a class centered on the biblical aspects of being a wife) and Kingdom Principles Finance workshops. Sharon was a...

Kyan Keyshawn Amani King, 16 of Harrisburg, passed tragically on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Mary King. Kyan was born on April 14, 2004 in the city of Harrisburg, in the state of Pennsylvania. KyKy as he was affectionately known as was a quiet, private and peaceful person. He enjoyed working on his projects, which included his talent for art, putting things together and taking them a part. KyKy also enjoyed working with his gadgets, blowing up...

Mother Inell Lanier was the second of thirteen children born to the late Smith "Plat" Mitchell and Mary Lou Slatan Mitchell in Arlington, Georgia. She committed her life to Christ at an early age and was known to be an avid prayer warrior.  She is a member of the Saint Francis of Assissi Roman Catholic Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. On November 13, 1954, she married the love of her life, Robert Lee Lanier.  The Lord blessed the union with three children; Lola...

Andre C. Knight Jr., 28 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born on August 2, 1992 to Paula Love and Andre Knight Sr. Andre attended the Harrisburg City School System and was working as a Security Guard for Champion Security Company. Andre was known for making people laugh and he enjoyed having a good time. He enjoyed watching football and was a Philadelphia Eagles fan.  Andre was a supportive and loving father. He was very close to his daughter and his...

Services privately held in Virginia.

A Celebration of Life Leroy E. Still Sr, 96 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2020. He was the son of the late John and Edith Still and was reared in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Leroy graduated from the Mt. Laurel School District and served in the U.S. Navy as a Diesel Engineer from 1942 until 1944. He retired from Wyeth Laboratory in the warehouse with over 20 years of dedicated service. Leroy leaves to celebrate his life and memory his children; Leroy Still, Jr. and...

On Monday, August 10, 2020, our beloved Sumiko Schubert passed away peacefully in her home in Harrisburg, PA, surrounded by her loving family, like a Sleeping Beauty. Sumi was born August 21, 1935 in Nagano Ken, Japan. Her father, a kimono maker, died in Sumi’s childhood. Her mother, Suzue (née “Hoshina”) thereafter married a gentleman named Shoji. Sumi and her brother, Hariyuki, then gained five more siblings: Amiko, Tomiko, Katsuo, Toshko and Mitsuo. Sumiko lived...