Ponchita Maple
May 22, 2022
Ponchita Maple, 73, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Ponchita Maple was born on May 24, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Willie Daniels and Emma Folk. Ponchita was a virtuous woman. She joined the Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church in 2001, she truly loved her church family dearly.
Ponchita received her diploma in June 1981....
James "Jimmy" Broden Jr.
May 15, 2022
James Broden, Jr, affectionately known as “Jimmy” was the son of the late James Broden, Sr. and Ruth Romayne Broden. He was born on Monday, June 27, 1949, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
James received his formal education in the Harrisburg School District and was a 1967 graduate of the former John Harris Senior High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted...
Iwilla Williams
May 13, 2022
Iwilla “Sista” Williams was born on May 10, 1932, in Shellman, Georgia to the late Willie Arthur Lumpkin and Annie Jackson-Lumpkin. Iwilla attended school in Shellman, GA, Terrell County. She moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the late 1950’s. Iwilla was accepted to attended a Chef’s Training School where she received a certificate as a Chef’s Apprentice. She spent over 20...
Gilbert Anthony Sampson
May 10, 2022
Gilbert Anthony (Tony) Sampson, 67, of Highspire, passed to be with his Lord on May 10, 2022, at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA. He was born on November 3, 1954, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Gilbert and Violet (Salvatori) Sampson. Tony married Debra (Ringler) Sampson on May 16, 1986, in Williamsport, PA. They would have celebrated...
Dennis J. Rector
May 3, 2022
Dennis J. Rector Sr., 62 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed peacefully on Tuesday May 3rd, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center. Dennis was born on August 22, 1959, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late James Rector and Sue Rector (Stevens).
Dennis pleasured spending his time as an avid fisherman, photography enthusiast, basketball fan and Las Vegas Raiders...
Lynette Alicia Lane
May 3, 2022
Lynette Alicia Lane, 23, was the daughter of Mary Easton and Purcelle Lane Sr. She was born on July 18, 1998, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the former Harrisburg Hospital.Lynette received her early formal education in Rome, Georgia. Upon the families return to Harrisburg, she graduated from John Harris High School, Sci-Tech Campus in 2016.She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as...
Michael Smith Jr
May 1, 2022
Michael Smith, Jr. was born to Darlene and Michael Smith, Sr., on February 4, 1983, at the Army Hospital in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Nashville Tennessee County.
After a few years in Germany, Michael and his family relocated back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he started school in the Philadelphia school district. Michael was an excellent student, attending elementary school and church...
Edith Ann Carter
Apr 30, 2022
Edith Ann Carter was born on July 1, 1937, in Huntington, Pa.
On Saturday April 30, 2022, at 84 years of age Edith departed this life surrounded by her loving family.
Edith departed this life joining in eternal life her father, Paul Bullett Sr, her mother Ethel Franklin, her brothers, Paul Jr, William, Robert, and Richard Bullett. Her sister...
Victoria Smalls
Apr 29, 2022
Victoria Smalls, 72 years old, of West Hanover Township, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on April 29, 2022, surrounded by her immediate family. Victoria, a daughter of Rev. H. B. Bady and Martha Bady; was born in Augusta, Georgia on May 31, 1949. Victoria graduated from Lucey Laney High school in Augusta, Georgia and completed her...
Kenneth E. Scott
Apr 26, 2022
Kenneth E. Scott, 73 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Kenneth was born on July 30, 1948, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Kenneth (Sonny) Duffin, and Wila Mae Watson.
Kenneth was a United States Marine, serving four years of active duty and two tours in Vietnam. ...
Mary L. Maun
Apr 25, 2022
Mary L. Maun, 75 of Harrisburg, PA passed peacefully on Monday April 25, 2022, at her home. Mary was born on August 23, 1946, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John O. Herr and Lillian M. Herr (Miller).
Mary enjoyed reading, sewing, and painting on Happy Color, a coloring game by numbers. She spent five years...
Lt. Sabitra Maya Acharya
Apr 24, 2022
We are extremely sorry to make you learn about the demise of one of our community members Sabitra Maya Acharya. She passed away at the age of 92 years on April 24th, 2022. She was residing at 515 Wood Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109 with her family.
Lt. Sabitra Maya Acharya was born in Chirang, Bhutan. She lived in Beldangi-III Camp...
Jacqueline Marie Bowers
Apr 20, 2022
Jacqueline Marie Dean Bowers was born on July 14, 1955, to the late Bennie Dean Jr. and Susan Dean in Harrisburg, Pa. She was one of ten children born from this union. She was fondly nicknamed “Pet” by her siblings. Jackie peacefully transitioned at home on April 20, 2022.
Jackie received her education within the Harrisburg School District and was...
Patricia A. Vaughan
Apr 13, 2022
Patricia A. Vaughan, 69 of Harrisburg, passed April 13, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg. She was predeceased by her parents, Osborne Ballard, and Katherine Francis.
Patricia retired after 25 years of dedicated service as a Supervisor for Flight Systems. Patricia was a member of American Legion Post 733, enjoyed cooking, games and spending time with her family.
Patricia leaves her children...
Adrienne C. Miller
Mar 30, 2022
Adrienne C. Miller was born on February 28, 1982 to Dave and Margaret Miller in Oklahoma City, OK. One of three military brats, Adrienne was a vivacious child with a personality of her own. Very imaginative, Adrienne spent hours with her sisters and cousin making up stories. Adrienne spent most of her life in sunny St. Thomas in the US...
Charles T. Bennett
Mar 28, 2022
Charles T Bennett Sr., 60 of Mechanicsburg went to be with his Lord March 28, 2022. The son of Phyllis Bennett was born in Pittsburgh, PA Monday, July 31, 1961.
Charles received his formal education in the Pittsburgh School District and was a 1979 graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School in Squirrel Hill where he resided. He attended Cheyney University,...
Laura B. Stevens
Mar 18, 2022
Laura B. Stevens, 83 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022. Born on November 23, 1938, in Little Rock, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late John W. Thames and Lee Velma Thames (Lewis).
Laura graduated from Carver High School in Union, Mississippi, where she played basketball. After graduation, she moved to Harrisburg, where...
Beatrice George
Mar 14, 2022
Beatrice A. George, 65, of Harrisburg, passed March 14, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on November 3, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the Jessie Miller and the late Gloria Jackson and predeceased by her husband, Garth George.
Beatrice was a devoted member of the South 16th Street, At the Cross Church of God in Christ....
Martinel "Skip" Hill
Mar 10, 2022
Martinel “Skip” Hill, 59 passed away on March 10, 2022, in Harrisburg Hospital. By his side was his devoted companion of seven years, Towanda Speed along with two family members.
Martinel was born on March 30, 1962, in Wilmington, DE. Martinel was preceded in death by his mother Mary Magdalene Hill, brother Mickey Hill and sister Jina Hill.
Martinel is...
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