OBITUARIES

Wallace L. Butler III

Wallace L. Butler III

Nov 2, 2022

Wallace Lee Butler III, born on June 23, 1991 in Harrisburg, PA to the parents of Lyndelle D. Butler and Wallace L. Butler II. Affectionately known as "Dude" by his mother, “Big Guy" by his father, and "Tres” by family and friends, he loved life!

 

Wallace’s personality was one that was not easily forgotten when you talked to him....

Sandra Olivia Franklin

Sandra Olivia Franklin

Oct 28, 2022

Sandra Olivia Franklin, 80 of Harrisburg passed away on October 28, 2022. Born on July 27, 1942, she is the daughter of to the late Samuel Jones and Cecelia Jones.

  Sandy, as she was affectionately known, retired from Berg Electronics before her passing. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, loved the Bahamas,  and she greatly enjoyed knitting, crocheting...

Thomas O. Lyons Jr.

Thomas O. Lyons Jr.

Oct 24, 2022

Thomas O. Lyons Jr., 66 of Harrisburg, PA gained his wings on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home. Thomas was born on August 8,1956 in Kingsport, TN to Daisy M. Taylor and the late Thomas O. Lyons Sr.

 

Thomas served time in the military and retired from Fry Communications. He enjoyed fishing, rooting for his team, The Washington...

Steven Andre Turner II

Steven Andre Turner II

Oct 20, 2022

Steven Andre Turner II was born in Harrisburg PA on May 30, 1977, one of four children born from the marriage of Loretta and Steven Andre Turner of Harrisburg PA.

 

Named “Most Flirtatious Eyes” in Kindergarten, Steve made friends everywhere he went. He was known as a supportive friend, the realest; the friend who will tell you the truth....

Tameka Maude Lee Hall

Tameka Maude Lee Hall

Oct 12, 2022

Tameka Maude Lee Hall, 57 of Harrisburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born on Friday, April 30, 1965 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Charles Bruner and the late Diane Cuff. Tameka’s bonus parents were George Hall from Philadelphia and Carol Meade from San Antonio, Texas. 

In addition to her parents, Tameka...

Everett Van Brown

Everett Van Brown

Oct 7, 2022



Everett Van Brown, 54 of Harrisburg passed peacefully at his residence

on October 7, 2022. He is the son of the late Mack Arthur Carter and

Deborah Brown.

 

Everett attended Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ, where he was a

member of the youth choir. He was educated in the Harrisburg City

Schools and graduated from Harrisburg...

Terrell L. Dean

Terrell L. Dean

Oct 6, 2022

Terrell L. Dean, is the son of the late Jaqueline M. Dean and Alfred M. Dorsey. He was born on July 25, 1972, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Terrell was an only child and he was the sunshine of his mother’s life. Terrell unexpectedly took his final breath on Thursday, October 6, 2022, surrounded by friends and family. Although, we are devastated...

Beverly Alea Presley

Beverly Alea Presley

Oct 2, 2022

Beverly Alea Presley was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 15, 1930, to William Dewey Robinson and Mary Ella Robinson (Merritt). Beverly’s mother died before her first birthday and she was raised by her father and stepmother, Thelma Lorese Robinson. Beverly graduated from high school as the Valedictorian and enrolled at Shaw University, where she met and fell in...

Kyle Darnell Striggle

Kyle Darnell Striggle

Oct 1, 2022

Kyle Darnell Striggle, 33, of Cleona, PA, passed away on October 1, 2022, at his residence. Kyle was born on December 26, 1988, in Lancaster, PA, to Eric J. Boone and Laina Striggle.

Kyle was a member of the Lebanon Calvary Church, the Allegheny Angels Relay for Life team and a community charity volunteer. He was a graduate of Hershey...

Edward Alan Merfeld

Edward Alan Merfeld

Oct 1, 2022

Alan Edward Merfeld, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born on February 19, 1948, in Mason City, Iowa to Edward and Audrey (Campbell) of Marble Rock, Iowa.

 

Alan participated in the family business of showing and raising championship breed Pony of the Americas and later judging in horse shows. He graduated from Rockford Senior...

Ky'mire Leon McKinney

Ky'mire Leon McKinney

Sep 27, 2022

Ky’mire L. McKinney, 15 of Harrisburg, PA transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, September 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his godmother, Tensy Davis, his uncles, Zachary Anderson and Frederick C. McKinney Jr. 

Ky`mire was the son of Jeanine Petroff and Calvin McKinney. He was born on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Harrisburg Hospital, in Harrisburg, PA. Ky`mire...

Susan J. Ashe

Susan J. Ashe

Sep 27, 2022

Reverend Susan J. (Hodge) Ashe, 86 of Harrisburg, PA transitioned peacefully into eternal life on September 27, 2022.  She was born May 20, 1936, to the late Elmo F. Hodge Sr. and Sibbie Hodge.

 

Mrs. Ashe was educated in the Susquehanna school district and graduated in the class of 1954. 

 

Mrs. Ashe was married to Charles Edward...

DuAnn Scott-Carothers

DuAnn Scott-Carothers

Sep 26, 2022

DuAnn Scott-Carothers, was born on September 18, 1956, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Dewey and Alyce Scott. She is the sister of the late Alice Jane Scott.

 

She is a graduate of Pittsburgh Public Schools. While there, she played flute in the band, was a track star, and a cheerleader. DuAnn went on to further her education...

Rudolph Jackson

Rudolph Jackson

Sep 23, 2022

Rudolph (Rudy) Jackson, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the age of 94. After months of failing health, Rudy transitioned peacefully at his home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with his beloved family at his side. His last communication with them was his ever-present smile. Rudy was born on August 27, 1928, in Tampa, Fl, as the fourth child of Evans...

Monica Lynn Pierce-Whitmoyer

Monica Lynn Pierce-Whitmoyer

Sep 21, 2022

Monica Pierce-Whitmoyer of Harrisburg passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022. Born August 13, 1969, to Marie Pierce and Darryl Barbee, Monica was fifty-three when God called her home.

After graduating from Susquehanna Township High School, Monica enlisted in the United States Navy and worked as an Aviation Mechanist Mate before being honorably discharged in 1991 after three years of...

James J. Phillips

James J. Phillips

Sep 21, 2022

James "Taboo" Phillips, 67 was born on September 18, 1955 in Pahokee, Florida.  He was the son of the late Pearl Harvey.  However, he was raised by his mother’s sister, Virginia Coleman in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

James lived his early years in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  He met Lucille McDonald in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; they later married on March...

Dabney Hill

Dabney Hill

Sep 19, 2022

Dabney Hill, 64 of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born on May 28, 1958 , to the late William D. and Eunice Wright.

In addition to his parents, Dabney is predeceased by his siblings, Pauline Patterson, Clyde and Neville Hill.

Dabney had attended William Penn High School and was employed by Apple...

Aggie Charles Smith Jr.

Aggie Charles Smith Jr.

Sep 18, 2022

Charles Smith, age 73, transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, September 18, 2022, 8:30 a.m. at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The life and legacy of Charles will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife, Selara Ann Smith; sons, Quenton Smith, Shawn (wife/RaLisa) Smith; daughter, Constance (husband/Shawnie) Johnson; brothers, O.D. Smith, Willie (wife/Lillian) Smith; sister, Susan (husband/George) Shultz, all...

Carroll Thomas Hailey III

Carroll Thomas Hailey III

Sep 17, 2022

Carroll Thomas Hailey III, was born on July 12th 1983 to Hope Brooks and CT Hailey, Jr. in Harrisburg PA. Carroll was educated in the Steelton-Highspire School District and received a General Equivalency Diploma from the Harrisburg Area Community College’s adult education program.

Carroll was also a graduate of the Empire Beauty School, specializing in cosmetology.  Carroll was employed by...

Wayne King Edmonds

Wayne King Edmonds

Sep 17, 2022

Wayne King Edmonds, 88 of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born in Washington County, PA on October 6, 1933, Wayne is the son of the late Densel and Grace Edmonds. He graduated from University of Notre Dame in 1956, where he played football and was the first African American to receive a monogram. He was drafted by...