OBITUARIES

Cassandra Marie Scales

Cassandra Marie Scales

Jul 23, 2023

Cassandra Marie Scales, 65, of Harrisburg, transitioned on July 27, 2023. Born on October 8, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, she became a beloved resident of Harrisburg in 1980 and made it her home. Cassandra found great joy and fulfillment in her career as a Clerk III at PennDOT at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

 

Cassandra leaves behind cherished memories...

Marcus Arthur Thomas Jr.

Marcus Arthur Thomas Jr.

Jul 18, 2023

Dr. Marcus Arthur Thomas Jr., a renowned Herbalist in the medical field, passed away on July 18, 2023, at the age of 78. He was born on November 14, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Marcus Thomas Sr. and Lula McMorris.

  Dr. Thomas dedicated his life to the practice of herbal medicine, making significant contributions to the field...

Brendelle M. Dotson

Brendelle M. Dotson

Jul 16, 2023

Brendelle Marie Dotson, 34,  known as “Belle” was born on March 16, 1989, in Harrisburg, PA,  to Ann Dotson and the late Roosevelt Mills.

  Belle was educated in the Harrisburg School District. She had recently moved to Pittsburgh, PA, where she was employed as a home health aide. Belle was a poet, she loved writing and was the life...

Cynthia M. Mckusick

Cynthia M. Mckusick

Jul 12, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Mckusick, 70, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2023, at Holy Spirit Hospital, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Cindy was born on June 4, 1953 in Norfolk, NE, to Gordon and Gladys Moritz. 

  Cindy was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Gladys Moritz, as well as her brother-in-law Gary Nielsen.

  Cindy graduated from Norfolk High...

Keith E. Lawson

Keith E. Lawson

Jul 8, 2023

Keith Eric Lawson, 62 of Oberlin, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 8th 2023. Keith was born in Harrisburg, PA and the son of Roosevelt Lawson Jr. and the late Sharon Ann Lawson. Keith graduated from Vo-Tech School where he went on to pursue a career in the trade of plumbing. Keith became one of Harrisburg’s first well-known Black Entrepreneur...

Nei-Jour Sayir Gabriel Gray

Nei-Jour Sayir Gabriel Gray

Jul 5, 2023

Nei-Jour Sayir Gabriel Gray was born on July 4, 2023, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved child of Ma-Asia Vaughn and Kermar Gray.

  Nei-Jour's time with us was brief, but his impact on those around him was immeasurable. Despite the sadness that accompanies a life cut short, we remember Nei-Jour with love and fondness for the joy he...

William Edward Smith Sr.

William Edward Smith Sr.

Jul 4, 2023

"Papa was a rolling stone.". William Smith, affectionately known as "Pud," son of the late Dorothy Lynn Byers-Butler was born Thursday, Dec 31, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. Pud was educated in the Carlisle and Cumberland Valley School District of Pennsylvania. After serving in the United States Army (Vietnam) from 1961-1967, he relocated to Seattle, Washington, in 1963, where he...

Timothy A. Tabor

Timothy A. Tabor

Jul 4, 2023

Timothy A. Tabor, 69, passed away on Tuesday July 4, 2023 at home with his family in his favorite room, the music room, surrounded by his vintage vinyl collection. Born July 23, 1953 in Warren, Ohio, Tim is the son of Bessie Jane Williams Tabor and Louie Tabor Sr.

 

Preceding Tim in death are his parents; three brothers, Louie...

Zahir Xavier Zebe Roberts-Diggs

Zahir Xavier Zebe Roberts-Diggs

Jun 30, 2023

Zahir Xavier Zebe Roberts-Diggs, born on June 30, 2023, in the enchanting city of Hershey, Pennsylvania, he bid farewell to this world on that very same day. His time with us might have been fleeting, but the impact he left behind will resonate for eternity. 

  Zahir Xavier Zebe was a precious soul who brought joy and happiness to all...

Brittany Diane Wright

Brittany Diane Wright

Jun 25, 2023

Brittany Diane Wright, 33, affectionately known as “Britt” or “Britt-Britt” was born on May 9, 1990, in Harrisburg, PA departed from her loved ones at home on June 25, 2023. 

Born at Polyclinic hospital, daughter of Timika D. Wright and Kemo Davenport Sr, raised by her mother and Michael Bethea. Brittany was a Graduate of Harrisburg High School class of...

Cleo Richard Stubbs

Cleo Richard Stubbs

Jun 24, 2023

Cleo R. Stubbs of Harrisburg, PA was tragically taken away from us on the early morning of Saturday, June 24th, 2023. Cleo was 20 years old and born and raised in Harrisburg, raised by his grandmother Rev. Joann D. Ramsey-Powell. He was predeceased by his great-grandparents; Sadie, Gregory, and Aunt Tomicka.

 

Cleo attended the Harrisburg School District, he did...

Francisca Bueno

Francisca Bueno

Jun 18, 2023

Francisca Bueno, a dedicated and hardworking woman, passed away on June 18, 2023, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was born on August 25, 1950, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

  Born to Marie Encarnacion, Francisca grew up embracing the values of resilience and determination. These qualities would become the cornerstone of her character as she embarked on her career journey. After...

Roderick Vance Robinson

Roderick Vance Robinson

Jun 11, 2023

Roderick Vance Robinson, the son of the late Geneva Lynette & James “Jimmy”, born on April 10, 1978 and entered into eternal rest on Sunday June 11, 2023. As a child, he was affectionately called “Boo Boo” (as an adult shortened to “Boo”), during his high school years “Hot Rod”, and later “Rod”.

  Roderick was born & raised in...

Ramona Lisa Franklin

Ramona Lisa Franklin

Jun 8, 2023

Ramona Lisa Franklin-Daniel, 50, transitioned peacefully into eternal life with her immediate family by her side on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Following a long battle with cancer that she fought to the very end. She will always be remembered for her bravery and her faith in God. 

 

Ramona was born on March 26th, 1973 in Bronx, NY. She was...

Montgomery "Monte / Lone Wolf " Navarro

Montgomery "Monte / Lone Wolf " Navarro

Jun 8, 2023

Montgomery Clifton Navarro was born on October 19th, 1989, at 9:3l p.m. in Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia PA. He was the son of Juan Antonio Navarro and Angela Maxine Navarro. With Montgomery’s father having military background he was educated in Germany, Colorado, Washington State and Pennsylvania. 

  As a youth at school, he excelled academically with the highest scores in...

Sandra R. Thompson

Sandra R. Thompson

Jun 8, 2023

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, We bid farewell to Sandra R. Thompson, who touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life she lived and the love she shared.

 

Born on February 21st, 1940 in Long Branch, New Jersey, Sandra was a beacon of warmth, kindness and patience. Traits that served her...

Deacon George Christopher Alexander

Deacon George Christopher Alexander

Jun 6, 2023

George Christopher Alexander, was born on Monday, November 22, 1943, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Branch) Alexander.

George received his formal education in the Jefferson-Morgan School District in Jefferson, Pennsylvania.  He graduated from Jefferson-Morgan High School.  George served four years in the United States Army, receiving an Honorable Discharge.  He later worked at Hershey Foods 30...

Warren Eugene Ezell

Warren Eugene Ezell

Jun 2, 2023

 

 

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Lavester "Lala" Mills

Lavester "Lala" Mills

Jun 2, 2023

Lavester Mills, “Lala” to all that knew and loved him, was born in Halifax County, North Carolina, October 16, 1949, to the union of Roosevelt Mills and Bobbie Royster Mills, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Friday, June 2, 2023.

  He received his early formal education at Northwest High School in North Carolina and shortly thereafter...

Terry Lee Searcy

Terry Lee Searcy

May 26, 2023

Terry Lee Searcy was born on July 25, 1962, in New Orleans, LA, to David W. Searcy and Edith A. Carter.

  On Friday May 26th at 60 years of age he departed this life in the presence of his loving wife Theresa.

  Terry was employed by Harley Davidson (Syncreon) as a forklift operator for over ten years. He...