OBITUARIES

Westley Smith

Westley Smith

Dec 26, 2017

Westley Smith, 65 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on December 26, 2017. West was the son of late Romance Smith and Charles Gordon, predeceased by 2 siblings, Charles Gordon and Inman Smith.  Westley retired from Exxon Gasoline with several years of service; he enjoyed sports, especially the Steelers. West leaves his son Wesley Brown, siblings; Bernell Lewis, Evelyn Gordon, Willie Gordon...

Edith Cornelius

Edith Cornelius

Dec 13, 2017

Edith L. Simpkins Cornelius was born May 8, 1970 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the parents of the late Donald Mitchell and the late Edith Lambert.

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 she was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Edith graduated in 1989 from J. P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She also studied at...

Waymond Steele, Jr.

Waymond Steele, Jr.

Dec 13, 2017

Waymond Steele Jr., 76, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. He was born June 13, 1941 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Waymond and Sarah (Epps) Steele. 

In late 1941, the Steele family relocated to Steelton, Pennsylvania. In 1948, Waymond Jr. was struck by a vehicle...

Paul I. Ramsey Jr.

Paul I. Ramsey Jr.

Dec 11, 2017

Services are private

Erline Jefferson

Erline Jefferson

Dec 9, 2017

Erline Watts Jefferson, 89 of Harrisburg, formerly of Johnstown PA, was the daughter of the late Hollis and Mamie Watts. As a LPN she worked at Akron City Hospital, Conemaugh Valley Memorial, Blue Ridge Nursing Home and retired from Homeland Nursing Home. In Johnstown, Erline, attended Bethel A.M.E. Church, she loved her family immensely and enjoyed traveling. Erline is survived...

John K. Proctor

John K. Proctor

Dec 2, 2017

John K. Proctor, 64 of Harrisburg, peacefully began the journey to his heavenly resting place on Saturday, December 2, 2017.  John is preceded in death by his father, Edward Proctor Sr., mother, Georgia (Lee) Proctor, and brother, Tony Proctor. John is survived by his partner in love and life, Rosalyn Proctor, his son, John K. Proctor II (Audria), and daughter Jocelyn D. Branam (Jonathan),...

Alick A. Phillips

Alick A. Phillips

Dec 1, 2017

ALICK Augustus Phillips "Bobsie" 75 yrs young, of Kingston Jamaica passed from this life into eternity on Friday December 1, 2017. ALICK was the fifth child born on July 16, 1942, to the late Dorothy Hall and Allan Phillips. He was preceded in death by his daughter Janice, a son-in-law Ian and granddaughter Jodi Ann.

 

ALICK received his early...

Robert L. Stewart

Robert L. Stewart

Nov 27, 2017

Robert L. Stewart, 78 of Harrisburg, passed November 27, 2017. He was the son of the late Robert & Daisy Stewart, predeceased by 2 children; Charles and Sandra Stewart. Robert was employed at Jackson Lick, had worked for Pepsi, Kessler’s, Harrisburg High and various Oil Companies. He leaves his children; Robert Jr., Eric, Robert, Melissa and Stephanie Stewart, Virginia Perry,...

Betty S. Bradley

Betty S. Bradley

Nov 27, 2017

Betty S. Bradley, 67 of Harrisburg, passed Nov. 27, 2017.  She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Piper, predeceased by a brother William. Betty retired from PA Natl. Ins., and was a member of United Baptist Church; serving as a Deaconess, Pastor’s Aid and Choir member. She loved her bible and spending time with family. Betty is...

Madge R. Williams

Madge R. Williams

Nov 13, 2017

Madge Renee Williams, 55 of Harrisburg, passed away November 13, 2017 after a brief illness. She leaves to mourn her passing, her son, Daryl Baltimore, Jr., daughter, Sharaya E. Baltimore, their father and friend, Daryl Baltimore, Sr., and her precious grandson, Braylen Raul Baltimore, all of Harrisburg. She is survived by her parents, Mr. Robert E. Williams & Mrs. Marie...

Cleopatra Pherribo

Cleopatra Pherribo

Nov 13, 2017

The family of Cleopatra “Sweet Pea” Pherribo is deeply saddened to announce her passing on November 13, 2017, at the age of 84, as a result of Alzheimer ’s disease.

Cleo was born on October 30, 1933, in Roxboro, North Carolina to Fred Harris and Grace Johnson Harris.  She was raised in Hillsborough, North Carolina where she married Albert B....

Beatrice Mendez

Beatrice Mendez

Nov 3, 2017

Obituary Pending

Vivian Rogers

Vivian Rogers

Nov 3, 2017

Obituary Pending

Duane B. Childs

Duane B. Childs

Oct 31, 2017

Duane B. Childs, 58 of Harrisburg, passed October 31, 2017; he was the son of the late Melvin and Juanita Walker.  Duane retired from Cleantech and enjoyed music, working on cars and his faithful companion Romeo. He leaves the love of his life, Roslyn, children; Kelly (Jason) Solis, Wesley (Georgette) Ceasar, siblings: Debra (John) Jordan, Antoinette Walton, Darren (Susie) Childs, Melvin...

Sandra L. Corbitt

Sandra L. Corbitt

Oct 27, 2017

Sandra L. Corbitt, 57 of Harrisburg passed October 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Solomon and Vivian (Gumby) Murray and predeceased by 3 siblings; Vivian Buie, Michael and Thomas Murray. Sandra retired as a Nursing Assistant from Dauphin Manor, attended Bible Fellowship COGIC, formerly Rose of Sharon, enjoyed visiting people, playing pool and she loved her dog...

Consuella Watlington

Consuella Watlington

Oct 25, 2017

Consuella R. Watlington, 55 of Harrisburg passed October 25, 2017. The daughter of Nancy Lewis and the late Howard Lewis Sr. She was Senior Director of Sales at Capital Blue Cross and she served as an Executive Board Member, Biblical Counselor and Head of Women’s Ministry at DaySpring.  She enjoyed traveling, loved her church and family. Survived by her husband, Daniel...

Harold Talton

Harold Talton

Oct 20, 2017

Trustee Harold "Bill" Talton, 82 of Harrisburg, passed October 20, 2017. He was son of the late Lynas and Joe Ann Talton. Bill retired from Henkels & McCoy as a heavy equipment operator with 35 years of service. He was a member and trustee of Lingo Memorial COGIC, past member of the Lion's and Elks Club. He owned and rode...