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Karen Speaks Monk

Karen Speaks Monk

Aug 11, 2025

Karen P. “Sug” Monk, 73 of Harrisburg, PA, and formerly of Jefferson Street, passed away on August 11, 2025. 

Karen was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Dorothy Speaks, and two siblings, DeAnna Heath and Charles Speaks. Karen had worked in Health Care and enjoyed shopping, long phone calls, cooking, decorating, and was known as “Boss Lady.” 

She is survived by her...

Laura P. Jackson

Laura P. Jackson

Aug 11, 2025

Laura Jackson, 96, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa, at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice residence.

Laura Jackson was born in the Spring of 1929 on May 16th in Harrisburg, PA, to parents LeRoy L. Johnson and Fannie Johnson.

Laura enjoyed growing up with her older brother James aka Buzz, older sister Estoria and her younger sister Grace Mary....

Larry McRae

Larry McRae

Aug 10, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Larry McRae, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on August 10, 2025. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Richard A. Jennings, Jr.

Richard A. Jennings, Jr.

Aug 9, 2025

Richard Allen Jennings Jr. passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center. Rick was born on April 25, 1972, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, cousin, friend, and coworker.

Rick was a devoted husband of almost 22 years to his wife, Jayna, whom he fell in love with and married in...

Joshua Y. Lopez

Joshua Y. Lopez

Aug 7, 2025

Joshua Lopez passed peacefully on the wings of angels on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of 17.

Born July 9, 2008, in Hollywood, Florida, to Ramon Lopez and Lily DeJesus, Joshua entered the world a beautiful baby boy, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 19 ¼ inches long.

After moving from Florida, Joshua and his family...

Janice Moon

Janice Moon

Aug 3, 2025

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Janice Moon, who entered eternal rest on August 3, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on October 10, 1953, in Charles Town, WV, Janice lived a life filled with love, laughter, and resilience, ultimately calling Harrisburg, PA, her home.Janice was a devoted mother to her daughter, Michelle Crosby...

Dorothy "Dot" Bacon

Dorothy "Dot" Bacon

Jul 28, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" Bacon, born March 6, 1940, entered eternal life on Monday, July 28, 2025. Dot reunited with her parents, Lonnie Johnson Sr., Lena M. Newsome, step-father Charles C. Newsome, and brother Lonnie Johnson Jr. Dot was the oldest of 7 children and was raised in Waltourville, GA.

Dot was a strong, resilient woman and exuded comfort. She rarely complained and...

William Jefferson

William Jefferson

Jul 18, 2025

William Jefferson, known affectionately as Bill, lived a life rich with love, laughter, and purpose. On July 18, 2025, he peacefully passed at home, surrounded by memories of a life well-lived. Born on June 22, 1936, in Bellport, Long Island, New York, to the late Leroy and Margaret (Washington) Jefferson, he was a treasured Son, Brother, Dad, Pop-Pop, Uncle, and...

Dashon Michael Walker Banks

Dashon Michael Walker Banks

Jul 14, 2025

Today we gather to celebrate the life of Dashon Michael Walker Banks, who lived an eventful life until he went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2025, at the age of 33.

Dashon was born on June 28, 1992, in Harrisburg, PA to Deidre E. Walker and the late Robert “Butch” Elvin Banks who transitioned from this earthly...

Remigio Baerga, Jr.

Remigio Baerga, Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

Remigio Baerga, Jr. was born February 20, 1955, in Manhattan, New York, to the late Remigio Baerga and Hilda Bayron. He was the second and youngest of two sons. He is predeceased by his brother, Franklin.

Remigio grew up in the Hunting Park area of Philadelphia, where he received his formal education. He played football in high school and was an...

Athena Camille Simpson

Athena Camille Simpson

Jul 13, 2025

Athena Camille Lee was born on January 18, 1957, to Norma J. Mack and Varnoy Lee. Athena graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1975. After graduation, she attended the Job Corp. in Drums, PA, where she completed all phases of the Keystone Job Corps Incentive System. While in attendance, she received a certification of recognition as a Job Corps Woman....

Barneda F. Bowles Waddell

Barneda F. Bowles Waddell

Jul 12, 2025

Barneda “Bonnie” Bowles Waddell, 102, of Harrisburg, PA, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1923, in Henderson, Kentucky, the second oldest of eight children born to the late Theotto and Luvata Bowles.

Barneda attended elementary and secondary schools in Champaign, Illinois. She relocated to Harrisburg in 1945 and worked as a Relief House Parent...

Kamari Waddy

Kamari Waddy

Jul 11, 2025

Kamari Isaiah Waddy, 15, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, affectionately known as KK and Mari, entered into eternal rest on July 11, 2025. Born on January 15, 2010, in Towson, Maryland, Kamari was the beloved son of Shameka Alicia Carey and the late Andre David Waddy.

Kamari was preparing to enter the 10th grade at Shippensburg Senior High School, full of ambition and...

Jason Edward Davis

Jason Edward Davis

Jul 7, 2025

Jason was born May 22, 1972, the middle child to Bette Davis (deceased).  He departed this life on Monday, July 7, 2025. 

After the death of his mother, Jason and his brother Clarence moved to Pittsburgh with their aunt, Kizetta Vaughn. While in Pittsburgh, Jason attended Churchill High School and in his senior year, he moved back to Harrisburg with his...

Dean L. Davenport

Dean L. Davenport

Jul 7, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Dean Davenport, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on July 7, 2025. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Yvonne P. Jones

Yvonne P. Jones

Jul 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life radiantly lived that we announce the passing of Yvonne Patricia Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a loving wife to her husband, a dedicated mother to her two cherished daughters, and a proud grandmother of four grandchildren to whom she was affectionately known as...

Prudence Clark

Prudence Clark

Jun 26, 2025

Prudence Ann Clark, 80, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on June 26, 2025. She was born August 28, 1944, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Mary E. Selvey-Rockmore and George William Clark.

Prudence attended The Peoples Community Baptist Church and served as a Missionary. She was employed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was a private duty nurse, and was a...

Rodney E. Thomas

Rodney E. Thomas

Jun 23, 2025

Rodney Eric Thomas, born on May 21, 1946, in Buckeystown, MD, to Lillian Proctor, received his education within the Buckeystown and Hope Hill Maryland school systems. He dedicated many years of service as a Security Enforcement Officer in both Philadelphia, PA, and New York, NY.

On Monday, June 23, 2025, Rodney peacefully transitioned from labor to eternal rest at Hershey Medical...

Gary Lee Fuller

Gary Lee Fuller

Jun 23, 2025

Gary Fuller 64 passed away on June 23, 2025 in Harrisburg PA born on December 5, 1960. Gary lived a life marked by devotion to his faith, family and country. Gary served in the army, where he developed a strong sense of duty . He served our country well during his tour of Operation Desert Storm. His military experience was...

Larry Edward Vereen

Larry Edward Vereen

Jun 22, 2025

Larry E. Vereen, son of the late Norma “Romaine” and Frank “Big Ed” Vereen, was born on December 17, 1947, in Trenton, New Jersey. He entered into eternal rest on June 22nd at his home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Larry graduated from Ewing High School in Trenton, NJ, in 1966. In 1964, Larry and twelve other high school students from Trenton, Ewing,...