All Obituaries

Bobbie S. Ross, 73 of Steelton, PA passed peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Ozie and Earlie Ross and a son, Willie B. Burks, Jr. Bobbie retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Department of Transportation with several years of service. Bobbie was a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the Golden years Ministry, Friendship Center, and the GMWA Harrisburg Chapter. Bobbie leaves to celebrate her life and memory her...

Lillian V. Joyce 91, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed peacefully on Mar 16, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Jean Galloway, her daughter Virginia D. Wright and her son Jefferey L. Joyce. Lillian was a former member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church in Harrisburg, PA, she loved horse racing and spending time with her family and her friends. Lillian is survived by her loving children; Jackie Joyce, Jeanne Joyce, Daniel Joyce and Judith Joyce-Cannon (Curtis), also numerous...

Anthony Lee Brown, 29 of Harrisburg passed suddenly on March 16, 2020. He is the son of David Samuel and Donza Brown. He was a graduate of Susquehanna Township High School and employed as a cook. He loved football, basketball, baseball, karate, music, spending time with his family and really enjoyed cooking. He is preceded by his brother Quincie Brown. Along with his parents he is survived by his daughter Yanya Brown, siblings; Qushawn Brown, LaToya Carter, Quwana Brown, maternal...

Louise Y. (Dorsey) Canaan was born 3/21/1921, in Mansfield, Louisiana, 1 of 9 children of Lee Bell Dorsey and David Dorsey, both deceased.  Louise attended public school in Desoto Parish Training School and graduated May 1945. She also attended Grambling University for two years earning certification as a LPN.  Louise and family attended True Vine Baptist Church in Louisiana for many years. On February 5, 1949 she and Thomas Newton Canaan were married and had 4 lovely children, 2...

Audrey M. Winters, 75 of Harrisburg, passed Mar 6, 2020. Predeceased by her parents, Everett and Adeline Winters, siblings Frances White and Clyde Winters. Audrey retired from the Commonwealth as a Supervisor at FEMA with over 30 years of service. She was a member of GZMBC, the Usher Board and loved her family and shopping. She leaves behind her siblings; Everett Winters Jr., and John (Vicki) Winters Sr., several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Services at The Greater Zion Missionary...

Lillian O. Jennings, 88 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on March 4, 2020 in Spring Creek Nursing Rehabilitation Center. Lillian was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Helen (Higgins) Long. Lillian retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with over 20 years of dedicated service. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching numerous game shows. Lillian leaves her children; John R. Long and Darnell Newsome, a sister Naomi Edwards, 7 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a host of...

On February 25, 2020 Vera Clemons Cornish joined her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, in eternal peace. Vera was born on March 19, 1955 to Johnny Davis Clemons (a.k.a. Fast Black) and June Johnson (a.k.a. June Bug) in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   Raised by her evangelical grandmother Delia Booker, from an early age, Vera learned the power of faith, love and perseverance.  She was the first in her family to graduate from both high school and college. She...

Eleanor L. Drummond, 80 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 with her family at her side. She was predeceased by her parents Charles Johnson and Lillian House, and a daughter-in-law Jeanette Drummond. Pokie as she was affectionately known, retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of PennDOT with 29 years of service. Eleanor was a member of Camp Curtain Memorial United Methodist Church, serving on the Soup Kitchen Ministry and the Board of...

Charles E. Smith, 79 of Harrisburg passed February 25, 2020. Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Mildred Smith, son Kevin and brother Alfred Smith. Charles retired with more than 35 years of service at Harrisburg School District, a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Omega Psi Phi and he was a Mason. He leaves his wife Patrice, Children; Theresa Singleton, Natalie (Darrell) Mack, Pamela (Alexis) Latimore, Matthew Speaks (Deserea Russell) and Charlye (Christopher)...

Eugene’s Story (aka Big Boy and Honest John )   Eugene Britton, beloved son of the late George and Ressie Britton was born of November 30, 1934 in Washington, Georgia. He departed this life peacefully after a brief illness; and ascended to our heavenly Father on February 20, 2020.“Gene and Uncle Gene” as he was affectionately known to relatives and friends, received his education at John Harris High School. He had many talents, but his favorite was sports especially...

Myrth J. Mowatt, 77 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Hector Mowatt and Edith Lewis. Myrth was a District Clerk at Hempstead Middle School in New York with 26 years of dedicated service. She was also a member of North 17th Street Church of God, loved traveling, gardening, music and dancing. Myrth leaves her children; Robert, Edward and Christopher (Shelby) White, a sisters Nelly Jones and Caydene Monk, 7 grandchildren and a host...

Robert C. Hume Sr., 87 of Harrisburg, passed February 16, 2020.  Predeceased by his parents, Herman Hume, Margaret Waters and a brother Craig Waters. He retired from New Cumberland Army Depot, a member of Sons of American Legion #733 and enjoyed bartending. Robert leaves his devoted wife Margaret Hume, his children; Celestine Page, Robert Hume Jr. (Marva), Connice Hume and Timothy Hume Sr. (Lynda), his siblings; Margaret Dickey (Peter), Gwendolyn Williams and his grandchildren.

Caron L. White 78, of Harrisburg passed February 13, 2020. She is predeceased by her parents Robert and Charlene Flynn, son John White Jr, siblings; Ronald, Robert, and Shelton. She was a shift Manager for Woodside Family Center, a member and church mother of Greater Harvest Ministries COGIC. She enjoyed crocheting, western movies, cooking and Christian broadcast television. She is survived by children; Eric, Noel and Areecia White, Tonya Manning, siblings; James, Steve, Marshal, Debra,...

Charles Glass Sr. 97 of Steelton, passed Feb 12, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Rebecca Glass and several siblings. Charles was a US Army Veteran and had worked for the US Postal Service for 34 Years. Charles also attended Conerstone Baptist Church. He leaves his children; Charlene Glass, Deborah (Levi) Frazier, Stephen Glass Sr., Charles (Michele) Glass Jr., Melanie Glass and Timothy (Lee) Glass, several grand and great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends....

Harry E. Woodward, Jr. 69 of Aurora, Colorado and formerly of Harrisburg, PA passed January 17, 2020 and predeceased by a son Michael Randolph.  Harry is the son of Harry E. Woodward Sr. and Ann (Turner) Woodward both formerly of Harrisburg and residing in Mechanicsburg, PA. Harry served in the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge. After serving he worked in the field of Hospitality for several years. He enjoyed reading, especially history. Harry leaves along with...

Lester L. Wigington, 78 of Steelton, passed on Feb 1, 2020. He was the son of the late Robert and Willie Wigington and predeceased by a son Byron Wigington and 4 siblings. Lester was the founder and owner of Center City Development Corp. and was a contractor for over 50 years. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and received certification from the Builder of America Trade School in Chicago. He also enjoyed gardening and his old dog “Jack.” Lester leaves his children; Lester M....

Melvin Johnson passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the age of 82. His loving wife of 55 years, Betty and his daughters cared for him at home throughout his illness. Johnson had a distinguished career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for nearly 30 years, where he served in the Department of General Services as a Contract Compliance Director and later, Director of Minority/Women’s Business Enterprise.  Melvin was devoted to his work at the Fair Housing Council of the...

Wayne Douglas Fields passed peacefully at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born on July 16, 1952 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Kenneth E. Fields and Christina V. Fields; he was predeceased by his brother Donald Fields. Wayne was raised in Edgemont and graduated from Susquehanna Township High School. He served 8 years in the United States Air Force, 15 years as a Supervisor for the Tri-State Recycling Center and retired as a Foreman from the...

Jason L. Hill, Jr. son of Jason Hill and Dinecia Baskerville was born on November 12, 1998. He entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Preceded in death by his aunt Chinecia Smith and cousin Rhahim Neely. Jay graduated from John Harris in 2017, an honor roll student, at the top of his class holding the title of class president and homecoming king. He attended Penn State Hbg. Jay was about his business and looking forward to becoming an entrepreneur. He was always neat, clean...

Ralph L. Kohr III, 70 of Harrisburg, passed on January 27, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Ralph Kohr Jr. and Jane McGuire, daughter Alisha Kohr and sister Shirley Sipe. Ralph was employed with Walmart for 22 years, he was “The Real Santa Clause” for 35 years in the Harrisburg and Hershey area and loved Rolling Stones music. Ralph is survived by his wife Arlene Kohr, son Ralph L. Kohr IV, daughter-in-law Elizabeth Kohr, grandchildren; Jonathan, Dante, Genesis, Draven and...