OBITUARIES

Lillie Mae Richardson

Lillie Mae Richardson

Sep 19, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Lillie Mae Richardson, a devoted mother, cherished sister, faithful servant, and beloved member of her community. Born on January 10, 1946, in Selma, North Carolina, Lillie Mae was the eldest child of Lola Richardson and Lannie Broadie. She was raised with her siblings: Paul Broadie Jr....

Edward D. Ogden

Edward D. Ogden

Sep 18, 2025

With heartfelt sorrow and deep appreciation for a life well-lived, we remember Edward "Oggie" Deverne Ogden, Sr., who passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of 87.

Born on April 11, 1938, in Harrisburg, Edward was the beloved son of the late Reverend Ernest Ogden and Isabelle (Hopkins) Clark-Ogden. He...

Derricott Maurice Morrison Sr.

Derricott Maurice Morrison Sr.

Sep 11, 2025

Derricott Maurice Morrison was born on September 12, 1952, in Charleston, South Carolina,

He was the firstborn son of Judge Clarence Morrison and Grace Fulton. He became a proud older brother with the birth of Mark in 1960.

Derricott spent his early years in Harrisburg, PA, attending Harrisburg District Schools before continuing his education at the prestigious Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts....

Rev. Robert "Bob" Frank Matthias

Rev. Robert "Bob" Frank Matthias

Sep 10, 2025

The Rev. Robert Frank “Bob” Matthias

The Rev. Robert Frank “Bob” Matthias, 91, of Swarthmore, PA, died September 10, 2025. The son of the late Frank and Maude Matthias, Bob was born in Philadelphia on December 2, 1933. He was a graduate of Upper Darby High School (1951), Gettysburg College (1955), and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (1961). He worked...

Enrico Hollman

Enrico Hollman

Sep 5, 2025

Enrico "Rick" Marcellus Hollman passed away peacefully in his sleep at 2:45 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025.  Rick was known in the community for his competitive nature and generous heart. "To meet Rick, as to know Rick," many close to him would say. He'd talk for hours, about anything and everything, if you let him. He joins his mother,...

Anthony Morgan Margraf

Anthony Morgan Margraf

Sep 4, 2025

Anthony Morgan Margraf, a dedicated FDNY Firefighter and lifelong New Yorker, passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in New York, NY on May 3, 1937, Morgan lived a life defined by service, quiet strength, and independence.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce, and his 3 siblings Harold, Susanna, and Matthew. Morgan...

Jonathan Ayala Rodriguez

Jonathan Ayala Rodriguez

Aug 29, 2025

Celebrando la Vida de Jonathan Ayala RodríguezCon el corazón lleno de amor y profundo dolor, recordamos a Jonathan Ayala Rodríguez, quien nació el 25 de agosto de 1994 en Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Jonathan fue un regalo precioso de Dios para su familia: un hijo amoroso, un hermano fiel y un amigo dispuesto siempre a tender la mano. Su corazón bondadoso...

Jessica MacMillian

Jessica MacMillian

Aug 26, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jessica MacMillian, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on August 26, 2025. She leaves a host of family and friends to cherish her memory.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Dovie Franquita Mason

Dovie Franquita Mason

Aug 24, 2025

Dovie F. Mason was born on November 17, 1952, in Altoona, PA, to parents, the late Ballard J. Anthony and the late Rev. Betha M. Smith-Anthony. She transitioned peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Harrisburg, PA. Her passing was marked by the presence of those who cherished her most, a reflection of the deep bonds of love and care she...

Charles Chalk

Charles Chalk

Aug 22, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Charles Chalk, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on August 22, 2025. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Diane Williams

Diane Williams

Aug 20, 2025

Diane A. Williams, 74, Daughter of the late James R. and Arletta A. Purcell of Harrisburg, PA peacefully transitioned into her eternal life in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Diane was a graduate of Central Dauphin East High School. She worked for Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency for more than 25 years before retiring in 2013.

With...

Edwin Murphy, Sr.

Edwin Murphy, Sr.

Aug 17, 2025

Edwin Bruce Murphy, Sr. (affectionately known as Champ or #2) of Harrisburg, PA, was called to be with his Lord on August 17, 2025, at the tender age of 72 years old while residing at River’s Bend Health and Rehab Center, in Harrisburg, PA, after 2 plus years of battling multiple illnesses. Champ was born in Washington, DC., on June...

Marcus Tisinger

Marcus Tisinger

Aug 17, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Marcus Tisinger, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on August 17, 2025. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Shyia Rorie

Shyia Rorie

Aug 16, 2025

On June 27, 1982, the world was graced with the unforgettable light that was Shyia, born to Father John and Mother Michelle. From the very beginning, she brought laughter, love, and just the right amount of mischief wherever she went.

She was preceded in death by her Grandmother Faye & father John, who surely welcomed her with open arms and probably...

Christine Wright

Christine Wright

Aug 14, 2025

Christine Wright was born in Newton, Georgia, to Roosevelt Wright Sr. and Laura Huntley Wright. She was one of eight siblings and the last surviving among them. She was preceded in death by her daughter Stephanie Annette Wright and grandson Thorin Maurice Burgess Jr,. She will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter, Donna Lee Wright, A niece, Sophorina Wright,...

Karen Speaks Monk

Karen Speaks Monk

Aug 11, 2025

Karen “Sug” Speaks-Monk was born at Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, October 2, 1951. She received her formal education in the Harrisburg City School System and graduated from William Penn High School in 1970.

After high school, Karen began her career in the healthcare field at a plasma donation center. Outside of work, she could often be found at...

Laura P. Jackson

Laura P. Jackson

Aug 11, 2025

Laura Jackson, 96, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa, at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice residence.

Laura Jackson was born in the Spring of 1929 on May 16th in Harrisburg, PA, to parents LeRoy L. Johnson and Fannie Johnson.

Laura enjoyed growing up with her older brother James aka Buzz, older sister Estoria and her younger sister Grace Mary....

Larry McRae

Larry McRae

Aug 10, 2025

Larry McRae Sr., affectionately known as “Footie”, transitioned from this life on August 10, 2025, at 60 years old. Larry was born on Thursday, March 25, 1965, in Harrisburg, PA to Sally Wright Strobridge and late Arthur Buddy McRae. Larry was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sally Wright, his two fathers Arthur Buddy McRae and his father Freddy Strobridge,...

Richard A. Jennings, Jr.

Richard A. Jennings, Jr.

Aug 9, 2025

Richard Allen Jennings Jr. passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center. Rick was born on April 25, 1972, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, cousin, friend, and coworker.

Rick was a loving husband of almost 22 years to his wife, Jayna, whom he fell in love with and married in...

Joshua Y. Lopez

Joshua Y. Lopez

Aug 7, 2025

Joshua Lopez passed peacefully on the wings of angels on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of 17.

Born July 9, 2008, in Hollywood, Florida, to Ramon Lopez and Lily DeJesus, Joshua entered the world a beautiful baby boy, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 19 ¼ inches long.

After moving from Florida, Joshua and his family...