OBITUARIES

Nov 12, 2020

Barry C. McCollum, 59 of Highspire, passed peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was the son of the late Henry and Martha McCollum and predeceased by a sister Emma Bentley. Barry enjoyed fishing, detailing cars and sharing time with family and friends. He leaves behind his children; Barry Jr. and Crischan McCollum, Daneshia Wilson and Angela Franklin, his siblings;...

Nov 12, 2020

Andrew L. Chase, 88 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on November 12, 2020 at Messiah Life Way in Mechanicsburg. He was the son of the late Robert and Sarah Chase and predeceased by his siblings. He retired from Swift Inc. as a Butcher with 25 years of service. He ran track, loved westerns, enjoyed traveling, drawing and the Red Socks. He...

Nov 11, 2020

Nov 9, 2020

Roshell K. Johnson (Kym), 46, daughter of James Brown and the late Nawatha Shepherd, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, November 9th, 2020.Those that knew Roshell could tell you just how big her heart was. She worked proudly as a Home Health Aide and cared for people with a sense of regard. She was an avid music listener and...

Nov 8, 2020

Mrs. Emma Lee Matteson (Emily), the only child born to the late Anna Mae Cooper Ellison, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 1, 1944.  At the age of 3, Emily’s mother fell extremely ill and passed away. Subsequently her grandparents Lucy and Hervey Ellison raised her.

Emily received her formal education in the Harrisburg public school system. However, because...

Nov 5, 2020

Bryel L. Yates, daughter of Brian Yates and Cedrickia Hawkins, Passed peacefully on Nov. 2, 2020 in UPMC Harrisburg. She also leaves her grandparents

and extended family members. Graveside Services held on Friday, Nov. 6th at 2 p.m. in Shoop’s Cemetery.

Nov 4, 2020

Yvonne Doreen Cobb was born on February 15th, 1958 in Harrisburg, PA to Sarah Elizabeth Cobb. Yvonne was granted her angel wings on November 4th, 2020.  She was surrounded by loved ones prior to transitioning.

A Graduate of Harrisburg High School, Yvonne went on to complete two years at Lincoln University, and received her Associates from Harrisburg Area Community College. ...

Oct 20, 2020

Cora W. Stephenson, 90 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. She was a member of Deliverance Center for 30 years, a Missionary and on the Usher Board. Cora then attended The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church for several years. She was a Home Attendant in the Health Care Industry and...

Oct 18, 2020

Oct 15, 2020

GEORGE REID ROBERTS of Harrisburg PA transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 15, 2020. George was born July 2, 1939 in Mt. Airy, Surry County, North Carolina.

He is the son of the late Marvin Roberts and Martha Penn Roberts. He was predeceased by his sister Sarah Gaston and son George A. Roberts.

George is survived by his...

Oct 13, 2020

Cynthia Braddy, 65, of Harrisburg, PA, born on April 7, 1955, to the late Robert and Geraldine Jordan went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  She was preceded in death by an infant brother Ronald and a sister Pamela Queen.  Cindy is survived by her husband Harvey of 32 years, 2 daughters Angela Wiley (Maxie)...

Oct 10, 2020

John was born on November 11, 1972. He was the youngest child of 3 boys. The household also consisted of mom, Carol Wilkens and dad, the late Warren H. Wilkins Jr. and John was the baby. John was a quiet kid; it was later learned that he had a small speech impediment that he quickly learned to deal with and...

Oct 3, 2020

Rochelle Mosley was born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on March 21, 1950 to the late Carolyn E. Clark and Robert Folks.  “Boonie” as she was affectionately known, began her formal education attending schools in Edgemont, Susquehanna Township, and in the Harrisburg School District.  After receiving a high school diploma, Boonie would go on to take courses at the Harrisburg Area Community...

Sep 29, 2020

David Carlos Myers was born on February 12, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late William R. & Constance R. Myers.  He was the youngest of seven children. David was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System and raised in Somerville the Germantown area of Philadelphia. David was affectionally known as “BLOCK”. 

On October 16, 1982 David wed to Ruth...

Sep 27, 2020

Sherlyn D. Robinson, 84 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on September 27, 2020 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice of Central Pennsylvania. She was reared in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the daughter of the late John N. Robinson and Dolores Mae Campbell. She was also predeceased by her siblings; Irene Dombach, Hazel Drum, Norman Heisey Jr. and Muriel J. Solt. Sherlyn retired...

Sep 19, 2020

Allen “Ray” Brunson, 64 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Saturday, September 19th, 2020. He is the son of Viola Duncan and the father to Angela Brunson, sibling to Grace Brunson and Marian Richardson. He was predeceased by his father Marion Brunson. Ray enjoyed visiting Second Baptist Church, cheering on his Pittsburgh Steelers and listening to music. Ray also loved spending...

Sep 17, 2020

Sep 17, 2020

Ramonda A. Brim, 51 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 17th, 2020 with her family by her side. She enjoyed going to church, knitting, puzzles, crafting and playing board games. Her family was everything to her and she loved them dearly. Ramonda leaves her daughter Kaniecia Brim, step-son, Anthony Brim, siblings; Stephen and Marcus Tisinger and Shameeka Glen, grandchildren,...

Sep 15, 2020

Angel Luis Ayala Otero, 65 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 10th of 2020 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was born and reared in Puerto Rico and obtained his high school diploma. Cano as he was affectionately known as, always had a passion for basketball, even into his 60’s he played a full court. He loved children, always willing to...

Sep 7, 2020

Alton A. Ceasar, 47 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, September 7th 2020. Alton the son of Regina Ceasar and Charles Brown was reared in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A graduated from John Harris High School, where he played football as a linebacker and attended Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.  He had worked for several years as a driver for the Yellow...