Elaine Simmons
Jul 18, 2016
Elaine Simmons, 69 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Friday July 18, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Robinson. She was retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot, attended Kingdom Hall, enjoyed shopping, puzzles and was a devoted missionary. She leaves to celebrate her life, children; William Braswell, Brian and Rondell Simmons; siblings, Alfred(Lori) and James(Julia)...
Vivian A. Hopkins
Jul 12, 2016
Sister Vivian A. Hopkins, age seventy-three, of Mechanicsburg, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Sister Hopkins was born in Beards Fork, WV to the late Reverend Henry Sherrod and Ms. Inez (Medley) Sherrod. She was the only girl and third eldest of nine children. Sister Hopkins was a loving and devoted...
Paul L. Cannon Jr.
Jul 10, 2016
Paul L. Cannon Jr., 81 of Harrisburg, passed July 10, 2016 in Spring Creek Nursing Facility. Paul was the son of the late Paul and Mildred Cannon, predeceased by sisters, Susan Jones and Mildred Taylor. He served in the Army and was a Research Chemist for the Federal Government. Paul was the 95th Lifetime Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,...
Altamae Lawrence
Jul 5, 2016
Altamae Lawrence, 83 of Harrisburg, passed on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Romayne Rodgers and retired as an Accountant for the Department of Revenue. Altamae attended Baptist Fellowship Church, enjoyed reading, word puzzles, the cooking channel and was an avid sports fan. She leaves her children Jocelyn and Terrence Lawrence, her...
Lillian Kent Troussaint
Jun 30, 2016
Lillian Kent-Toussaint, 77 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Colonial Park Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mana Kent and predeceased by her husband, Gabriel Toussaint. Lillian worked in the health care industry for over 25 years as a nursing assistant for Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. Lillian leaves her...
Gerald Dickey Sr.
Jun 30, 2016
Gerald Dickey Sr., 79 of Harrisburg passed Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was the son of the late Harry and Ethel Dickey and predeceased by siblings; James, Larry and Robert Dickey, Julia Harris and Ethel Castillo. Gerald was a former member of Second Baptist Church; worked for Santana Banana Company, Dauphin County Prison and the City of Harrisburg Police Department....
Celestine Warren
Jun 28, 2016
Celestine “Lynn†Warren, 57 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Charles Brockington and Dorothy Warren Pitman. Celestine was a homemaker and attended New Covenant Life COGIC in Philadelphia, PA and enjoyed television ministries and reading. She leaves her children; Nicole, Thomas, Kevin, Sharita, Shariff, Tawan, Joshua, Michael Warren and Carnell...
Ralph E. Guyer
Jun 27, 2016
Ralph E. Guyer, Jr., 62 of Steelton, passed Monday, June 27, 2016. He was the son of the late Mary Ann and Ralph E. Guyer Sr. and predeceased by daughter, Sheree Guyer, siblings Melinda Miller and Robert Martin. Ralph a Navy Veteran, retired from New Cumberland Army Depot as a Lead Supply Technician. He had been a football coach, enjoyed...
Beverly D. Brackett
Jun 21, 2016
Beverly D. Brackett, 64 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on June 21, 2016. She was the daughter of Eartha David Beaty, Sr. (Florence) and predeceased by her mother Lillian Green Beaty and son Jason Beaty. She attended MLK Church, served as the Pastor’s aid, bookkeeper and Missionary; loved shopping, traveling and video games. Beverly leaves her children; Ersala Allen (Raymond) and...
Emma J. Doub Williamson
Jun 20, 2016
God has spoken, "Leave your ailments behind! It is time to come home!" Mrs. Emma Jane Doub-Williamson, 84, of Harrisburg, PA, transitioned on June 20, 2016 at the Holy Spirit Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Dockens and Paul Doub. Emma Jane was preceded in passing by her husband James Williamson, daughter, Dorothy Williamson, and son, Dennis...
Kenneth J. Coleman
Jun 19, 2016
Kenneth James Coleman, 50 of Harrisburg, passed into eternal life to join our heavenly Father on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was the son of James Coleman and Louise (Mosley) Coleman. Kenny was an Army Veteran, attended Mt. Calvary COGIC, a diesel mechanic and truck driver, enjoyed bowling, shooting pool, basketball and an avid Eagles fan. He leaves to celebrate...
Lawrence R. Martinez
Jun 16, 2016
Lawrence Robert Martinez was born in Harrisburg, PA on June 5, 1960 to the late Phyllis Marie Davis Martinez Green and Lawrence Campbell. Lawrence lived his entire life in Harrisburg where he was reared by his mother and Prudencio R. Martinez, Jr. He peacefully transitioned into eternal life on June 16, 2016. Lawrence received his formal education in the Harrisburg...
Samuel M. Brown
Jun 11, 2016
Samuel M. Brown, 50 of Atlanta, Georgia and formerly of Harrisburg, passed on June 11, 2016. He is the son of Bishop Richard Brown (wife Carol) of Goldsboro NC and Parthenia Brown of Harrisburg. Sam graduated from Harrisburg High School, attended Morehouse College, enjoyed a long career in telecommunications and retired from AT&T. Along with his parents he leaves behind...
Daniel L. Harris Jr.
Jun 11, 2016
Daniel La`Braille Harris Jr., affectionately known as DJ, passed tragically on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Carlisle, PA. He was the son of Daniel La’Braille Harris Sr. and Charlene L. Gomez. He worked for Lindt Chocolates, enjoyed sports, video games and fishing. DJ was charismatic and loved his children, his family and friends. He leaves behind to celebrate his life...
Eric D. Smith Sr.
Jun 10, 2016
Eric D. Smith Sr., 52 of Steelton passed on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was the son of Louise Hunter and the late Raymond M. Smith Sr. Eric was a member of Kingdom Embassy, Inc., Ezekiel’s Trumpets, former President of Steelton’s Midget League Baseball, Harrisburg Sportsman’s Club, a youth mentor and enjoyed deep sea fishing. Along with his father he...
Robert J. Royster
May 31, 2016
Robert J. Royster, 65 of Harrisburg, passed May 31, 2016. He was an Electrician and a graduate of John Harris High School, class of 1971. Robert is survived by two children, RaLisa (Shawn) Smith and Rodney Royster, a brother John Royster, two grandchildren Ashanti and Laniya Smith and a host of relatives and friends.
Alicia C. Dalton
May 30, 2016
Alicia C. Dalton, 65 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of Alice and the late John Barbee and predeceased by her husband Larry Dalton, siblings John Barbee Jr. and Arrianna Confer. Alicia retired with 36 years of service with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Department of Treasury. She was a...
John H. Thornton
May 21, 2016
John H. Thornton, 88, passed Saturday May 21, 2016. He was born in Leesburg, VA and spent most of his adult years living in Harrisburg, PA. He was an Army WWII Veteran and retired from the former Navy Ships Part Control Center in Mechanicsburg, PA. Under the leadership of Pastor Franklin L. Henley, John served as an Usher, Sunday school teacher,...
Mary Alice Jones
May 17, 2016
Mary Alice Jones, 76 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on May 17, 2016 in Spring Creek Nursing Facility. She was the daughter of the late Herman Hopkins and Mary Etheridge and was a Legal Aid, working in NewYork for more than 30 years. Her final resting place will be in Ontario, California.
Tomicka D. Stubbs
May 15, 2016
Tomicka D. Stubbs; 37 of Hummelstown, formerly of Harrisburg, passed tragically on Sunday, May 15, 2016. She is the daughter of Joann D. Powell and the late Richard Stubbs. Tomicka was employed by Boyo Transportation Company as a bus driver. She was a member of Unity Praise Temple; enjoyed reading, movies and music. Tomicka leaves behind in addition to her...
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