OBITUARIES

Apr 1, 2017

Norma Jean Williams, the one of nine children, born to the late Norman Clinton Washington and the late Elvira Mae Washington, was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Norma Jean was raised and received her formal education in Gettysburg, Pa., then relocated to Philadelphia and ended in Harrisburg, Pa. She retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Pennsylvania State Employee Retirement System (PSERS)....

Mar 27, 2017

Martha P. Watson, 74 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Marsh 27, 2017 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Thomas, predeceased by her children; Mary Jane Outler, Joanna Craver, siblings; Joseph, Carles and Paul Thomas. Martha was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church and a trustee, she loved her church...

Mar 27, 2017

Evelyn H. Wright, 98 of Harrisburg, passed Monday, March 27, 2017 in Colonial Park Care Center. She was predeceased by her parents, Augustus and Elva Wright and sibling Wilton Wright. Evelyn enjoyed dancing in her younger years, was an elevator operator at Penn Harris Hotel in downtown Harrisburg and during World War II she worked at Indiantown Gap. She is...

Mar 26, 2017

Maritta L. Adley, 59 of Lewisberry and formerly of Harrisburg passed peacefully at home on March 26, 2017. Rita as she was affectionately known was the daughter of Loretta Adley and the late John Archer, she was also predeceased by her grandmother Mabel Adley and her brother Scottie Brown. Rita was a Police Officer for the City of Harrisburg and...

Mar 21, 2017

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Feb 25, 2017

Kay M. Alli, 69 of Harrisburg, PA passed peacefully on February 25, 2017 at The Gardens at Millville.  She was loved and affectionately known in the artistic community as "Kaye X Parkay".  She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sara Wilt and was reared in Sunbury, PA.  Kay was an acclaimed artist for more than 30 years until her health no...

Feb 24, 2017

Joe L. Fletcher, 76 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017 at home with family by his side. Joe was the son of the late Andrew and Iva Fletcher and born in Shenandoah, Virginia. Joel served many years in the field of education and retired from Paramount California University as a Professor. He also enjoyed traveling, spending many...

Feb 20, 2017

David Carlos Myers Jr. was born on February 28, 1984 to David C. Myers Sr. and Ruth L. Myers in Philadelphia, PA. David was his parents only son and only brother to his two sisters, Erica Myers and Felicia Myers. David was raised in Philadelphia, PA and Harrisburg, Pa. His early education started in Philadelphia, PA and he graduated from...

Feb 17, 2017

Genevieve N. Allen, 91 years old of Harrisburg passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the last surviving child of the late Henry and Etta (Brown) Allen. Ms. Allen was a graduate of the former John Harris High School class of 1943 and attended Shippensburg State College. She loved...

Feb 17, 2017

Donna Lynn Walker, 57, of Harrisburg, passed away on February 17, 2017 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born May 29, 1959 in Carlisle, PA she is the daughter of Daniel Jones and the late Delores Robinson Jones. She was a graduate of Carlisle High School and retired from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency where she worked in customer service until 2011....

Feb 14, 2017

Isaac Hawkins, Jr., 73 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on February 14, 2017. He was the son of the late Lena and Isaac Hawkins Sr., and served honorably in U.S. Air Force.  Isaac retired from the Commonwealth as an Equal Opportunity Specialist at PennDOT. He was a member of the Legion, Post #733 and enjoyed going to the gym. Isaac is survived...

Feb 10, 2017

Margaret Becht, 86 of Herndon PA; formerly of Harrisburg, passed February 10, 2017. She was a member of Market Square Presbyterian Church, the Humane Society and Harrisburg Symphony. She held associations with Paxtang Art; Bellevue Park, Harrisburg Art and her talents had been published in "The Grapevine".

Feb 5, 2017

Conrad A. Hilton, 62 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on February 5, 2017 in Spring Creek. Conrad was an Army Veteran and the son of Audrey Hilton Langhorne.  He worked at New Cumberland Army Depot, was a member of Legion Post #733, and enjoyed the casino, seafood and the Eagles.  Along with his mother, Conrad is survived by his wife, Marie Hilton, children...

Feb 5, 2017

Robert L. Shields Jr., 60 of Harrisburg, passed on Feb 5, 2017. Robert is the son of Robert Shields Sr. and the late Ruby Courts Shields. He retired from the Liquor Control Board, was a part of CB Stompers Club; enjoyed gaming, the Eagles and the Hbg Cougars. He leaves his daughter Jallissa Lipscomb, siblings; Marilyn (Russell) Jackson, Karla (Dwayne)...

Feb 4, 2017

LaQuita D. Graves, 61 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Saturday, February 4, 2017 in Elkton, Maryland. She had worked for the Commonwealth of PA, was a Charter Member and Events Coordinator of DaySpring Ministries, founding member of the African American Quilters Guild and singer with CAMA. LaQuita is survived by her husband, Kenneth Graves, children Kendra and Bianca Graves, grandchild...

Feb 1, 2017

Howard Patton, 61 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at Harrisburg Hospital on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.  Howard was the son of the late Howard Morrison and Cynthia Patton.  Had worked for Dauphin County Court House in Security and enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with family and friends. Howard leaves his wife Deborah Patton, step-mother Ella Morrison, children; Aaron, Lamont and Kevin Williams...

Jan 30, 2017

Johnnie L. Goode, 82 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2017 in Frey Village Retirement Center in Middletown, PA. He was the son of the late John and Pauline Goode and predeceased by his wife Janet Goode and two siblings; Alberta and Arthur Goode Jr. Johnnie retired from the U.S. Army, the Liquor Control Board and had previously...

Jan 29, 2017

Ellen (Auntie) Pleasant, of Third Street, Harrisburg, PA is at peace with her Lord as she quietly slipped away Sunday, January 29, 2017 from her earthly vessel to receive her crown in Glory. “Auntie” as she was so affectionately called was born March 15, 1913, in Winnsboro, SC one of thirteen children born to the late James and Cora Stevenson....

Jan 27, 2017

Dolores J. Gant, 81 of Harrisburg and formerly of Philadelphia, passed Friday, January 27, 2017 in Manor Care Nursing Home in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Gant was the daughter of the late Wilson Henry and Florence Collier.  She worked for Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home in Philadelphia for over 25 years and enjoyed dancing, going to the casino and spending time with...

Jan 13, 2017