James Edward Prowell
Aug 24, 2022
James Edward Prowell, 74 of Harrisburg PA, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Jimmy”, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was born to the late Catherine Prowell Prunty and Charles Prunty
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was predeceased by his siblings, Robert Prunty, Daniel “Boone” Washington, Charles Frank Freddy “Fredro”...
Martha Otelia Harrington
Aug 23, 2022
Martha Otelia Pressey Harrington was born in Hampton, Virginia, and is the daughter of Edith Hill and Moses Pressey.
Otelia excelled in her academics as a youth, eventually graduating from high school in Hampton, VA while remaining a devote member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church. After graduating from high school, Otelia attended Hampton Institute where she majored in...
John Wesley Tucker
Aug 20, 2022
John W. Tucker, affectionately known as “Mr. T” transitioned into eternal life, at the age of ‘103’ years old, on Saturday, August 20, 2022, while at home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Tucker was born December 25th, 1918, in Nashville Tennessee and was a son of the late Elgin and Susie (Williamson) Tucker.
Although John had to leave high school after...
DeAna Lorraine Cornelius
Aug 13, 2022
On September 9, 1965, DeAna Lorraine Cornelius was born to Portia Ellen Cornelius and Robert Ellwood Taylor at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
On August 13, 2022, her earthly journey was completed. She departed this life surrounded by friends and family at Osteopathic Community General Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was 56 Years old.
DeAna, also known as “Sissy”, graduated...
Michelle R. Kemper
Aug 10, 2022
Michelle Kemper, 51 of Mechanicsburg PA, unexpectedly passed away on August 10, 2022, at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. Michelle Kemper was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1970. She was the daughter of the late Charlene Kemper and the late Larry Prunty.
Michelle was formally educated in Harrisburg School District, and later in life was...
Mary Evelyn Reid
Aug 9, 2022
Life began for Mary E. Reid on August 13, 1948, in Bartow, Florida. She was born to the union of the late Willie Lenon and Sarah (Dorsey) Lenon. She was the third of three children. She retired from Harrisburg School District as a crossing guard after, many years.
In her leisure Mary enjoyed listening to music, shopping, and her...
Margaret E. Hume
Aug 6, 2022
Queen Margaret Elizabeth Hume (Alphonso) 86 of Harrisburg PA, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She is the daughter of the late Harold and Celestine Alphonso (Crummel).
Margie, as she was affectionately known, retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation after 25 years. She greeted everyone with...
Lorenzo L. Dorsey Jr.
Aug 2, 2022
Lorenzo L. Dorsey Jr., 81 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in Hershey Medical Center. He was born on July 13, 1941, to the late Lorenzo L. Dorsey, Sr. and Freda (Sanders) Dorsey. He was also predeceased by three of his siblings; Beverly Geary, Thomas Dorsey and James Dorsey. Lorenzo was born in Mechanicsburg; Pennsylvania and...
Rochelle Hall
Jul 31, 2022
Rochelle Hall, affectionately known as “Mother Braddy” by her husband, youngest of nine (9) children, was born to the late Ila Mae Braddy and Arthur Thomas on Sunday, July 14, 1957, in Washington County, GA. On Sunday July 31, 2022, at the age of 65, an Angel of the Lord descended from above to Harrisburg, PA and whispered softly, “Come...
Madie Aggress Hughes
Jul 23, 2022
Madie Aggress Hughes, an everlasting precious Saint, was born on November 19, 1947, to Hezekiah Hughes and Rosella France in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. She transcended to be with the one and only Jesus Christ, on July 23, 2022, at the age of 74.
Madie was a special child of Christ. Throughout her years of living in the physical,...
William Thomas Logan
Jul 22, 2022
William “Booty” Logan was born on September 27, 1934, in Hume, Virginia. He is the son of the late Thomas Logan and Mattie Wilkins. William transitioned from this earthly life at the age of 87 on Friday July 22, 2022, at UPMC Osteopathic Hospital.
“Booty” as he was so well known as, was predeceased in death by his wife Lois...
Peggy L. Watson-Scott
Jul 21, 2022
Peggy L. Watson-Scott, 82, born in Lewistown, North Carolina on July 2,1940. She was the daughter of the late George Edward Watson and Ida Mae Williams-Watson. On Thursday July 21 st , 2022, Peggy transitioned from the labor of life into the reward of eternal life at her home. She is preceded in death by her sister Janice Watson-Holmes, (Brothers)...
Pauline Ida Robinson
Jul 18, 2022
Ida Pauline Robinson was born August 6, 1927, in North Myrtle Beach, Little River Neck, South Carolina. Pauline, at the gracious age of 94, walked through heavens gates on July 18, 2022, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Affectionately known as “Pauline” or as her children called her “Mommy”, she was welcomed with open arms by her Lord and...
Sonya E. Reynolds
Jul 15, 2022
Sonya E. Reynolds, 57 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on July 15, 2022.She is the daughter of the late George Johnson and Shirley (Hughes)Reynolds.
Sonya was a member of the United Missionary Baptist Church, aGraduate of William Penn High School, attended Palmer’s BusinessSchool and Harrisburg Area Community College Job Training Programfor General Studies.
She was a homemaker who loved taking care...
Paula C. Williams
Jul 14, 2022
Paula Cynthia Helen Thompson Carey-Williams, affectionately known as “Lady P” was born in Nassau Bahamas on December 31, 1927, to May Elizabeth Hanna and Kenneth Thompson. On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 7:30am, she peacefully transitioned with family by her side.
Paula was the youngest of five siblings and grew up in Grants town on the hilltop in Nassau...
Joseph William Holmes
Jul 11, 2022
Born on Sunday, April 28,1929, to the late David L. Holmes and Eleanor J. White-Holmes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph W. Holmes gained his heavenly wings on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 93.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marcella Holmes and siblings, Thomas Holmes, and Sarah Holloman.
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Kenneth Robert Boulware
Jul 10, 2022
Kenneth Robert Boulware, 49 of Allentown, PA passed peacefully July 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on February 3, 1973, the son of Pastor Robert K. Boulware Sr. and Adelaide Boulware.
Kenneth was educated in the Steelton Highspire Schools, Lincoln Technical and was employed as a Chef. He was a Philadelphia Eagles and 76’ers fan...
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