OBITUARIES

Tonzie M. Redmond

Tonzie M. Redmond

Feb 12, 2022

A life So Beautifully Lived Deserves To Be Beautifully Remembered

A Celebration of Life / Centenarian 

Tonzie M. Redmond

October 9, 1920 - February 12, 2022

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

Officiant - Rev. John A. Dillard III

Holsey Temple CME Church - Philadelphia, PA

Obituary

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

“There is...

Edward L. Bazemore

Edward L. Bazemore

Feb 9, 2022

Edward L.  Bazemore  affectionately known as " Brother" was the son of the late Edward  R. Bazemore  and Margaret L. Bazemore. He was born in Kelford North Carolina on Saturday, September 05, 1953. He received his formal education in Roxbel North Carolina. Having a desire to further his education, he relocated to  Kentucky and attend the job core.

During Edwards working...

Albert B. Pherribo

Albert B. Pherribo

Feb 7, 2022

Albert Pherribo was born on May 1, 1949 in Hillsborough, NC, to Albert Pherribo, Sr and Cleopatra (Harris) Pherribo (who preceded him in death).

 Albert attended Bishop McDevitt High School and went on to earn several certification during his 32 year employment at Tyco Electronics. He ended his career as a Messenger for the PA House of Representatives in 2011.

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Linda Diane Grant

Linda Diane Grant

Feb 6, 2022

Linda Diane (DiDi) Grant, 72 years old of Harrisburg PA was called home

Sunday February 06, 2022. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and loving friend. She was Born in Saint Lucy, Barbados.

 She was the daughter of the late Elfrieda and Frank H. Grant Sr.  Linda graduated from Speightstown Girl School, Barbados.

She came to Harrisburg in...

Cleta A. Ingram

Cleta A. Ingram

Feb 5, 2022

Cleta A. Ingram was born on August 21, 1953 to the late Jack Schatz and Olga Kauffman Schatz in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Cleta attended and graduated from the Harrisburg School District.

Cleta later married the love of her life, Sterling Ingram and from that union they were blessed collectively with four children Chester, Margarita, Jacqueline and Syretta. Cleta retired from the...

Alice Jones-Pressley

Alice Jones-Pressley

Feb 4, 2022

Alice V. Jones-Pressley was Born June 26,1960 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Clifton F. Jones, Catherine Cherry Jones (Jackson) and Leon Williams.

She received her formal education in the Susquehanna Twp. and Harrisburg school districts and was an employee of The Hershey Company with 42 years of service. Alice liked scratch off lottery tickets, going...

Ronald Walter Waters

Ronald Walter Waters

Feb 4, 2022

Ronald Walter Waters, son of the late Samuel Waters and the late Nannie Bland, was born on October 9, 1934 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  On Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 87, Ronnie peacefully transitioned into eternal life in the peace and love of his home in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania.

Ronnie received his formal education in the Harrisburg Public Schools...

Mykell R. Monts

Mykell R. Monts

Feb 1, 2022

Mykell R. Monts, 36 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on February 1, 2022 at UPMC Community General. He is the son of Robert Steel Flynn, Jr. and Suzanne Monts Robinson. Mykell graduated from Harrisburg High School and worked at Giant Foods for over 21 years. He enjoyed video games, playing his PS4, fine dining and movies, but most of all spending...

Sara Elizabeth Benjamin

Sara Elizabeth Benjamin

Jan 31, 2022

Reflections on The Life Of

Sister Sara Elizabeth (Lenon) Benjamin

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”                               2 Timothy  Chapter 4 Verse 7

Life began for Sara Elizabeth (Lenon) Benjamin on January 11, 1947 in Bartow,...

William V. Collins

William V. Collins

Jan 25, 2022

William V. Collins, 80 of Harrisburg, passed January 25, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Conrad Sr. and Marion Collins, son Karl Collins, grandson Jerell Johnson, siblings; John and Lawrence Collins, Cledyth Butler and Marie Smith. William retired from Harrisburg Steel with nearly 40 years of service. He enjoyed sports, movies, fact finding and was a gifted storyteller. He...

Joseph W. Moore

Joseph W. Moore

Jan 23, 2022

Joseph William Moore III, 44 of Harrisburg, was born on February 7, 1977 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to the parents of Mary and his late father Joseph Moore II. He was affectionately known as Joe and transitioned from this life to eternal life on January 23, 2022.

Joe was a member of Bridge of Faith Church, the ARC of...

Patricia Cooper

Patricia Cooper

Jan 21, 2022

 

Patricia Ann (White) Cooper of Harrisburg passed peacefully with her son and daughter by her side on January 21, 2022. Pat was born in Toledo, OH to the late James A. White Sr. and Jannie Mae (Grant) White. She was also preceded by her siblings: Johnny “Butch”, Ricky, Gloria, and Henry.

Pat professed he faith in Christ at an...

Lydia Ortiz Caraballo

Lydia Ortiz Caraballo

Jan 20, 2022

Lydia Ortiz Caraballo nació un 20 de Mayo del 1938 en Adjuntas, PR y murió un 20 de Enero del 2022 a la edad de 83 años.

Lydia fue una excelente hija, madre, esposa y abuela. Amada por toda su familia y dejó una huella en todas personas que la conocieron por su personalidad y siempre tenía una sonrisa y...

Deacon Alphonso Joppy

Deacon Alphonso Joppy

Jan 19, 2022

Alphonso was born October 17, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Robert L. Joppy, Sr. and Ella (Diggs) Joppy. He was the sixth of ten children and received his formal education in the Susquehanna Township School District. After graduating high school in 1961, Alphonso served two years in the United States Army advancing to the rank of E3. Upon being honorably discharged...

Mercedes R. Thomas

Mercedes R. Thomas

Jan 19, 2022

Mercedes R. Thomas, 83 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was predeceased by her father Frank "Cotton" Evans Sr., mother Sarah Hinton "Sam" Evans, brothers Frank "Derb" Evans Jr., Robert "FatBall" Evans, James "Preamo" Evans Sr., Alonzo "Lonnie" Evans, William "Perk" Evans Sr., sister Helena Evans Nin “Gal" Turner.

 Mercedes was...

Robert Lee Lanier

Robert Lee Lanier

Jan 19, 2022

The Lord is my Shepard I shall not want, he maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for thou art with...

Sharon S. Shutt

Sharon S. Shutt

Jan 19, 2022

Sharon S. Shutt was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on January 19, 2022 at the age of 61.

She was born to Peter and Mary Anoka on July 17, 1960. Sharon worked at Wendy’s and later became a homemaker. She had 3 children Anna Garcia, The Arndt, Jr. and Alicia Benetiz. She also...

Tierra D. Maxson Stouffer

Tierra D. Maxson Stouffer

Jan 18, 2022

Today we celebrate the life of our beloved Angel Tierra Denice Maxson. Born March24th 1981 to Rutha Jean Davis and Henry Lee Finchez at Harrisburg Hospital andtook her final breath on January 18th 2022 at 1:02 a.m. From the moment she enteredthe world Tierra took the role of nurturer and protector. She was courageous; strongwilled, sassy, empathetic, innovative, loyal, romantic,...

Xavier Claude King

Xavier Claude King

Jan 16, 2022

On Saturday, December 2, 1989, in Washington, DC a King was born. Xavier Claude King, 32, affectionately known as “Junior” was born to Tina Marie King of Harrisburg, PA (formerly of DC) and Xavier Dunmore of Washington, DC. He transitioned into eternal life January 16, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his Father Xavier Dun more, his grandparents Gladys...

Ralph Clayton Henry

Ralph Clayton Henry

Jan 16, 2022

 

 

Ralph Clayton Henry passed peacefully on January 16, 2022. He was born in Grantville, PA to the late Florence (Nye) and Eugene K. Henry.

Ralph work as a carpenter and was an outdoorsman. He loved to go fishing and hunting. He was a kind man who would give of his time to anyone who needed him and was...