OBITUARIES

Sep 5, 2019

Vyoma Duffin, known as the beloved Vy, passed peacefully in her home on September 5, 2019.  Vy was born on June 9, 1959 to the late Joseph L. Grier and Ruby L. Jeffries.  She was a 1978 graduate of Harrisburg High School

Vy was a member of Grace Temple Church of the Living God, Steelton, PA.  She loved spending precious...

Sep 4, 2019

Harry P. Jenkins 67, of Harrisburg passed Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was the son of the late Harry P. Sanders and Irene Jenkins.  Harry loved baking, football, shooting pool and was a sports fanatic.  He is survived by his children, Tiffany Jenkins Davis, Terrance Dillard, Kiesha, Harry Jr. and Jania Jenkins, 3 siblings; Lynn Williams, Derrick and Dennis Jenkins,...

Sep 2, 2019

Marie E. Jackson, 74 of Harrisburg, passed September 1, 2019. The daughter of the late William and Rose Lowery and predeceased by her husband William J. Jackson, Jr. and her son, William “Billy” Jackson. Marie was co-owner of Jackson Services and was dedicated to the business, her husband and to her family. She leaves her children Jacqueline, Diane and Julius...

Sep 2, 2019

Aug 28, 2019

Barbara Jean Cobb was born Monday, May 1, 1933 in Harrisburg, PA, the only child of the Late John and Mildred Felton. She transitioned Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Just the way she lived, her passing was peaceful and quiet.

She received her diploma in 1955 from William Penn High School in Harrisburg, Pa.

Barbara was a lifetime member of Bethel...

Aug 15, 2019

Ebony Y. Gantz-Smiley was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1980 to Carrie Miller and Dwan Barton. She transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Ebony attended William Penn Vocational School and became a certified Horticulturist. She was savvy with flowers. She would create masterpieces with floral arrangements. Ebony would often arrange the flowers for...

Aug 11, 2019

Shirley A. Duncan, 83 of Harrisburg passed August 11, 2019. She retired from Mechanicsburg Navy Depot after 42 years. She was a member of Church of God & Saints of Christ and served on many committees. Shirley leaves Viola Duncan (Ola), her children; Roxann, Anthony, Yvonne, Deborah, Robin and Sandra Duncan, Terry Symes, special children; Diane, Sharon, Carmella, Thurrel, Judy...

Aug 8, 2019

Pearl B. Nichols of Harrisburg departed this life peacefully on August 8, 2019 at Homeland Center, just blocks from her first residence in Pennsylvania.  She was born in Buffalo, NY and grew up in Brantford, Ontario, Detroit, MI and Cleveland, OH.  She was a graduate of Wilberforce University and earned a Master’s degree in Education from Temple University when she...

Aug 7, 2019

Sandra A. Logan, 79 of Harrisburg, passed August 7, 2019. The daughter of the late R.B. Wilcox and Myrtle Hubbard and predeceased by her husband, Charles Logan Jr., his son Roger Moore and her sister Marjorie A. Oliver. Sandra retired from GMAC with over 30 years of service, she was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral and enjoyed bingo...

Aug 5, 2019

Susan Darlene Jones was born on February 20, 1956 in Harrisburg, Pa to the late William H. Dade and the late Edith J. Dade. She received her wings to glory on August 5, 2019 after having battled her illnesses for many years.

Susan excepted Christ at a very early age. She was a faithful songbird growing up.

She was educated...

Aug 4, 2019

Helene “Liz” London was born in Slovenia, Yugoslavia on April 28, 1942 to the late William and Anna Hopp.  She walked with God on August 4, 2019.  Liz was preceded in death by her siblings William and Carl Hopp.

Her family migrated to Germany when she was 2 years old, where she completed High School.  In 1967 she came to...

Aug 3, 2019

Anthony T. McClellan, 54 of Coatesville, passed August 3, 2019. He was an U.S. Army Veteran, retired from the U.S. Postal Service and Union Rep. Anthony taught at the University of PA in the VA Upward Bound Program, he enjoyed the Oakland Raiders; Prince, Star Wars and Star Trek. He leaves his wife Pamela McClellan, son Ian McClellan, mother Marylee...

Aug 3, 2019

John David Fleming, 75 of Harrisburg entered into eternal rest on August 3, 2019 at The Gardens of Camp Hill.

He was born in Greenville, North Carolina to the late Eiful and Nirgie Fleming. John enjoyed cooking, shooting pool, social dancing and working on cars.

John is survived by 2 children, Andreta and Eiful L. Fleming, sisters Althea Hibbler and...

Aug 3, 2019

Betty J. McAdoo-Green, 76 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on August 3, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Grover and Shirley McAdoo.  Betty loved swimming, sewing and tennis.  She also loved caring for children and was a foster mother to many over the years. Betty was a member of Mt. Calvary C.O.G.I.C., on the Senior Choir and loved...

Aug 1, 2019

Jack Lee Blanton, Sr. 73, of Harrisburg passed peacefully on August 1, 2019.  Jack was born on February 27, 1946 in Leesburg, Florida. Jack was a machine operator for TRW for many years and enjoyed music, dancing and watching Elvis and Andy Murphy movies.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his son Willis Blanton and a brother...

Jul 28, 2019

Deaconess Zenobia Latney, 96 of Harrisburg, passed on July 28, 2019. The daughter of the late Purvis and Mamie Felix. Zenobia retired from Washington Hospital Center in DC, a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, she enjoyed crocheting, watching Jeopardy, southern cooking, but mostly loving on her grands. She is survived by her daughter, Tawana (Adrian Sr.) Dean, 3 siblings;...

Jul 24, 2019

Roberta Estell Smith, 79 of Harrisburg passed July 24, 2019. She was the daughter of the late William Moore and Earline Smith. Roberta work for Goodwill Industries as a Clerk, a member of Kingdom Hall and served as a Missionary. She attended the Senior Citizens Center, watching the Cooking Channel and loved being with her grandchildren. Survived by her son...

Jul 24, 2019

William Bucky McKinney, Jr. was born on November 1, 1947 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late William B. McKinney, Sr. and the late Anna Lula McKinney. William was the youngest of three children. His two sisters are Patricia A. Martin and Margaret McKinney. He was the baby of the family and everyone loved him dearly.

William...

Jul 23, 2019

Luisa Rosado Maldonado, 72 of Harrisburg passed on July 23, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was born in Peneulas, Puerto Rico to the late Julio Rosado and Julia Maldonado.

Luisa was the owner of her Family Grocery Store, enjoyed eating at different restaurants, going to the casino and spending time with her family.

She is survived by...

Jul 20, 2019

Ruby E. Reid, 83 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Colonial Park Care Center. She is preceded by her parents, husband Melbourne Reid, 2 children; Anophry Reid and Marjorie Reid.

She was born in Jamaica, West Indies Islands and worked as a seamstress for over 30 years. Ruby enjoyed wrestling, reading gossip magazines, French movies with...