Leza Parrish
Feb 22, 2021
Leza J. Parrish, 55 of Harrisburg, passed Feb 22, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to James Parrish and the late Bobbie Parrish. Leza loved crocheting, beading, jewelry and watching animal videos. She leaves to celebrate her life, daughter, Devon Shelton. Father; James Parrish siblings; Pamela (Terrence) Grigger, Susan Parrish, Tamika Parrish, and Amanda Parrish. Several nieces and nephews as well...
Julio Figueroa
Feb 21, 2021
Julio Figueroa, 75 of Harrisburg, PA passed peacefully on February 21, 2021. He was the son of the late Rafael Figueroa and Carmen Rodrigues, born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx. Julio retired as a Supervisor from CAPREIT Corp in Maryland with over 15 years of service. A former member of Prince of Peace Church and enjoyed painting,...
Sandra K. Harrington-Wells
Feb 18, 2021
Sandra K. Harrington Wells, 74 of Harrisburg, formerly of Baltimore, passed February 18, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Louis Harrington and Vyola Morton and predeceased by her husband Minor B. Wells and son Scott S. Writcher. Sandra was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and served on the Tape and Food Pantry Ministry's....
Darlene Hall Chambers-Young
Feb 16, 2021
Darlene Hall Chambers-Young, 65 of Harrisburg, passed on February 16, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Bernice and Irene Hall and predeceased by 4 siblings; Percy Hall, Shirley Lewis, Bernice Hargrove and Diana Eggleston. Darlene was a homemaker, but had been previously employed as an LPN and at Career Link as a Manager. She was a member of...
Gerald C. Williams, Sr.
Feb 8, 2021
Gerald C. William Sr., 83 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on February 8, 2021. He was the son of the late Harvey and Mildred Williams, predeceased by his wife Wahnetta and Kay, and a brother Harold Williams. He had retired from ABF Freight and then Capital Area Transit, both with several years of service. He was an Army veteran, enjoyed gospel...
John P. Blackstone
Feb 6, 2021
John P. Blackstone, 69yrs of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021. John was born on Friday, March 9, 1951 to the late Marion Blackstone. A 1970 graduate of John Harris High School, where he played football, “Go Pioneers!” John wore #32 because it was the number of his favorite player, Jim Brown, who others often said he resembled...
Kaylynn N. Selvey
Feb 4, 2021
Kaylynn N. Selvey, 32 of New Cumberland, passed suddenly on February 4, 2021. She is the daughter of Kelly Myers and Kevin Porter Sr and was reared in Oberlin. Kaylynn was a graduated of CD East HS and a member of True House of Power Church. She was a go getter and believed in female empowerment, entrepreneurship and was the owner...
Eugene D. Davenport
Feb 4, 2021
Eugene D. Davenport, 69 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on February 4, 2021 in Spring Creek Rehab Center. He was the son of the late Samuel Jones and Marie Davenport. Eugene retired from Swift Transportation as a truck driver with several years of service. He was an Eagles fan, enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Eugene leaves the...
Mary Minnifield
Feb 2, 2021
Mary “MAY” Louise Minnifield, daughter of the late Agnes Jackson Minnifield and Russell Minnifield was born on May 11, 1950 in Winchester, Virginia.She grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and graduated from John Harris High School. She moved to Brooklyn, New York to join her father, where she spent most of her later years.
May, as she was affectionately known by...
Calvin B. Grier
Feb 1, 2021
Calvin B. Grier, 86 of Harrisburg, passed February 1, 2021 in Hershey Med Center. Calvin was the son of the late Clinton and Nancy Grier, reared in Blair, SC and predeceased by his wife Edith, children Alexander, Mark and Letitia. Calvin served in the US Army and retired from Conrail as a welder with 35 years of service. He was...
Rafaela Judy Benitez
Jan 31, 2021
Rafaela J. Benitez, affectionately known as “Judy”, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late, Guillermo Benitez and Josefa Rodriguez, and predeceased by a sister Maria Martinez.
Judy was a homemaker and instructor for the Biblical Institute. She was a graduate of the New York Empire Beauty School of Cosmetology and the International Biblical Institute. She was a...
Frederick L. Foster
Jan 30, 2021
Looking out at the slow-moving Susquehanna River on a sunny afternoon, Fred Foster died on January 30, 2021 with the kind of quiet dignity with which he lived his life. His wife of nearly 50 years, Connie, was at his side.
Fred was born in Newark in 1939, the son of Bessie and Frederick. There, he grew up alongside his...
Ramon Antonio Lopez
Jan 27, 2021
Ramon Antonio Lopez Torres, Falleció en Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, El día 27 de Enero de 2021, a la edad de sesenta y ocho años.
Su esposa María E. Esmurria y sus 3 hijos Ramón López, Freddy López y Charlie López. Sus nietos Adiana, Adamaris, Yadiel y Jaden. Era el menor de 9 hermanos.
Fue un buen hombre, esposo, padre, hijo,...
Lois A. Maloney
Jan 27, 2021
Lois A. (Watts) Maloney, 85, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center.She was born on October 27,1935, the youngest of five children, to the late Oscar Z. and Mary E. (Herbert) Watts. In addition to her parents, she joins her brothers Richard “Chylow” Watts (and wife Delores), Harold “Sparky” Watts and sister Margaret I. Williams....
Sallie M. Haygood
Jan 26, 2021
Mrs. Sallie Mae Haygood, 73 of Harrisburg, transitioned on January 26, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents Webster and Rose Keller and a brother Wesley Keller. She was employed at Superior groceries, Hershey Entertainment, and retired from Hershey Corp. She was a member of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Sallie leaves her husband, Robert Haygood, children Charlotte T. Boddie,...
Kevin E. Crawfoot
Jan 25, 2021
Kevin E. Crawfoot, 68 of Dillsburg, passed peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021 with his wife at his side. Kevin was the son of Edward and Miriam Crawfoot and reared in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He had attended the Valley Forge Military Institute and continued his education by graduating from Penn State University. Kevin had worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons...
Barbara L. Bryant-White
Jan 20, 2021
Barbara L. Bryant-White, age 83 of Harrisburg, departed this life on January 20, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and daughter of the late Marshall and Suzie Clements. Barbara graduated from William Penn High School in 1956. She had worked for the Commonwealth of PA for several years. Barbara is survived by her children; Leonard H. White,...
Georgianna Gomes
Jan 18, 2021
Georgianna Gomes 83, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on January 18, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Lombard and reared in Westerly, Rhode Island. She worked in the housekeeping department at Villa Theresa Nursing Home for 26 years of dedicated service. Georgianna was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church. She love to...
Kurleana Wilkerson
Jan 17, 2021
Kurleana was born January 3, 1989 in Harrisburg, PA to Debbie Thompson.
Kurleana received her formal education and graduated from Susquehanna Township High School, where she participated in the Special Olympic Summer and Winter Games. She also was a diehard and dedicated sports fan of the Susquehanna Township Indians. She loved to swim, dance, roller skate, (Every weekend she was...
Olivia Ann Crawley
Jan 17, 2021
The life and legacy of Olivia Ann Crawley, 57, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is celebrated by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Olivia transitioned into eternal life on January 17, 2021. Olivia was born on November 11, 1963, in New York to Alex Sias, Sr. and Naomi Sias.
At an early age, she came to know Jesus Christ as...
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