OBITUARIES

Jan 6, 2019

Charlotte E. Thompson 90, of Harrisburg transitioned peacefully at her home on January 6, 2018.  She was born May 5, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Charlotte retired from GATF Graphic Arts Tech. Foundation with 22 years of service

Charlotte leaves to celebrate her life and memory her daughter, Sharon Freeman.

Jan 1, 2019

LaQuan “Popcorn” Clark was born March 11, 1992 to Shireba Jones and Tory Clark in Harrisburg, PA. He attended Harrisburg High School. He is survived by four brothers; Davon, Dont’e, Justin and Christian, four sisters; Aisa, Shawnesha, Shylae and Shireba “Nique”, the love of his life Shaquasia Hughes, maternal grandparents; Christine and Monroe Morris, Rhonda and Jimmy Green, Sanah Jones,...

Dec 29, 2018

Mrs. Virginia V. Fountain was born on August 9, 1931 to the late Leroy and Viola V. Chambliss in Emporia, VA. She grew up in Steelton, PA and graduated from Steelton High School.

Virginia was a member of, and baptized at, the old First Baptist Church on Adams Street, in Steelton, PA. She more recently attended Peace Chapel Church where...

Dec 28, 2018

Norvell Sherard 71 of Harrisburg, passed quietly on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was the son of the late Queen Ester Sherard and predeceased by two sisters; Lois Stevenson and Norma Dreher. Norvell loved the game of football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed reading and music, but he had a passion for writing. Norvell loved his family and...

Dec 22, 2018

Dec 20, 2018

Joseph (J.R.) Charles Ritzman, age 65, transitioned Wednesday December 20, 2018 at home with his family in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Joseph, born February 25, 1953 to Rose Marie Baumgartner in Harrisburg, was raised by his adoptive parents, William H. and Elizabeth Theresa (Betty Dunlop) Ritzman in Chambers Hill. He is preceded in death by his parents. A graduate of Williams Valley...

Dec 18, 2018

Sean E.Jackson, 34, of Harrisburg,Pa affectionately known as “Shizz” passed away unexpectedly on December 18,2018 in the early morning at Harrisburg Hospital.

Sean was born March 1, 1984 in Harrisburg, Pa. He attended Harrisburg High School. Sean was a passionate, loving, and caring man. He couldn’t bare to see anyone in need and dearly wanted for everyone to get along....

Dec 18, 2018

Beulah Mae Manley Chambers was born Sunday, October 11, 1936 to the late Ruffin Manley and Beulah Boone Manley in Handsom, VA.  She was the youngest of six children born to this union.  At her daughter’s home, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, she peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home with her daughter by her side.

She received her early education...

Dec 17, 2018

MARY L. DAVIS 92 YEARS YOUNG AND A NATIVE OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

WAS BORN ON AUGUST 15, 1926 TO AUTREY L. DAVIS AND REV. JOHN KELLY DAVIS SR.

 

MARY WAS MARRIED TO HER BELOVED CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART PAUL SAMUEL DAVIS JR ON NOVEMBER 7TH 1943 IN WHICH THEY CELEBRATE 73 YEARS OF MARRIAGE.

 

THEY MOVED TO HARRISBURG IN 1949...

Dec 16, 2018

Our Dearest beloved, father, grandfather, brother, friend and inspiration, Melvin John Wilson Jr., transitioned from this world unexpectedly. Whether you knew him as Melvin, “Junebug”, Mel, or “Bugdaddy”, you could not escape the infectious laughter and love of life he carried with him everywhere he went. That smile and “Booming” laughter is something friends, family and everyone who knew him...

Dec 9, 2018

Glennie M. Phillips-Kimber, 88 of Harrisburg, passed December 9, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Albert Phillips and Viola Sprinkle. She was a Home Health Aid with 20 years of service. She enjoyed television, golf, music and drawing.

Along with her parents she is preceded by 2 grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her life her children; Hazel Harris-Jackson,...

Dec 8, 2018

Lucius J. Lumpkins, 81 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Saturday December 8, 2018. He was the son of the late Jack McLloyd and Allean Lumpkins. He retired as a hotel clerk and served honorably in the U. S. Army. He enjoyed traveling, photography, going to the Heinz Senior Center, the Broad Street Market and thrift shopping, he was also a...

Dec 7, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Henderson Brown, daughter of the late Giles and Mary Henderson, was born on August 5,1932 in Logan, West Virginia.  She graduated from Buffalo County High School. Her hobbies were drawing cartoon characters and pictures of flowers as well as doing arts and crafts.

          In June of 1951, she was united in Holy matrimony to the late...

Dec 4, 2018

Kathleen Y. Rohrbach, 66 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, transition from this life to the next to be with her Lord and Savior on December 4th, 2018. Kathaleen was born to the late Robert E. Rohrbach and Melvine Williams-Rohrbach of Harrisburg, PA. Kathleen graduate from John Harris High School. She also had a career at Dauphin Manor Nursing Home, serving as a...

Dec 2, 2018

Ruth Mae Simmons was born July 4th 1938 on St. Helena’ s Island in Beaufort, SC, the only child to Maebelle Smith. While Ruth was still an infant, her mother suddenly passed and she was then placed in the care of her grandmother Josephine Smith. At the age of 5, while Christmas shopping for Ruth her grandmother was tragically killed...

Nov 30, 2018

Nov 28, 2018

Nov 24, 2018

Born the ninth child to the union of Luther Jenkins and Minnie Simms Jenkins. Deacon Jerry was a graduate of the former William Penn High School.  He worked hard with his father’s businesses, but his life would take another path which would cause Jerry to leave home for the better of 60 years. He joined the military directly out of...

Nov 19, 2018

O'kisha K.Venable 44, of Harrisburg, PA, affectionately known by her family and friends as" Betty Dirt, Billie and Baby Bezz " passed away peacefully on Monday November 19, 2018 at 4:41 a.m. at Harrisburg Hospital. Predeceased by beloved granddaughter, Zai’Mera; she is survived by her parents Leroy & Susan (Prowell) Venable of Harrisburg; 5 children Da'Rell Eden Venable, Sashay Bellamy...

Nov 14, 2018

Joyce Vu, 60, of Middletown, is now at peace. Her battle with cancer came to an end on her terms, opting to support emerging forms of cancer therapy in place of chemotherapy. She died on November14th, her 60th birthday, at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice.

She was born November 14th, 1958, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late John and Geraldine...