OBITUARIES

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,...

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.

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...

May 14, 2016

Ms. Shebby Jean Lindsey was born in Wrightsville, GA on January 9, 1944.  She was the daughter of the late Varlonus Wright and Willie Bell Wright.   Shebby grew up in the Buckeye Community and joined the Buckeye Baptist Church at an early age.  She graduated from the B D Perry High School and soon relocated to Harrisburg Pennsylvania.  She was united in matrimony...

May 13, 2016

Fannie D. Harden, 105 and formerly of Harrisburg; passed peacefully on May 13, 2016 in Riverside, Calif. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Sara (Carrington) Dennis and predeceased by her husband, George W. Harden. Fannie retired as a Supervisor for the County of Portland, Oregon and was a former member of Second Baptist Church in Harrisburg. She...

May 7, 2016

Carrie B. Smiley, 88 of Harrisburg, passed on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Rev. Leonard Smiley; daughters Daisy Mae, Mattie Mae and Rose Marie. Carrie retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Workers' Compensation after 30 years of service and was a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves her children;...

May 4, 2016

Curtis J. Lee, Jr. 72 of Harrisburg passed Thursday, May 4, 2016 in Golden Living Center of Camp Hill. Curtis retired as a Supervisor from Assurant Insurance Company; was a member of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed jazz, movies and Broadway.  Curtis is survived by his wife Patricia Patterson Lee of Harrisburg, daughter Felicia (Roderick) Fluellen of Palm Bay FL,...

Apr 21, 2016

Patricia A. Dayd, 58 of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Charles Finley Sr. and Beverly Grannison, and step-father Kenneth Grannison, also predeceased by her son, Douglas Ford Jr. Patricia retired as a Supervisor from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Transportation. She graduated from Harrisburg High School Class of...

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Mar 26, 2016

Reverend Howard Lee Lewis, Sr., 74, of Duncannon, PA, passed from this life into eternity on Saturday, March 26, 2016 with his family by his side.Reverend Lewis was born on October 25, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ozzie Lewis, Sr., and mother, Beatrice Moss Lewis, as well as siblings Odell Lewis & Dorothy McMurray....

Mar 26, 2016

John T. “JT” Carter III, 36 of Harrisburg, passed March 26, 2016 in Hershey Medical Center. JT was the son of John (Betty) and Traci Carter; he was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, he enjoyed body building and trainer others. JT also loved spending time with his children, family and friends. He leaves behind along with his...

Mar 23, 2016

Charles E. Wolfersberger, 80 of Harrisburg, passed March 23, 2016 in Osteopathic Hospital. Charles was a veteran of the PA National Guard, a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, its Men’s and Welcome Ministries and an avid sports fan. He leaves behind his wife Jacqueline, children; Dawn Fuller, Charles Wolfersberger II, Natalie Mahaffey and Karen Turner, siblings Jack...

Mar 15, 2016

Geofray J. Calle 68, of Harrisburg and formally of Columbia South America passed March 15, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. He was a cook at various restaurants and is survived by his son Jhon Alexander of Chile. He also leaves a host of relatives and friends.

Mar 13, 2016

Deloise A. Doleman, 85 of Harrisburg passed March 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Josephine Williams and predeceased by husband Rudolph Doleman Sr. She was a charter member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Sunshine of the Guiding Star Missionary, teacher’s assistant at Woodward Elementary and a known seamstress for the community. She is survived by her...

Mar 13, 2016

Sandra Y. Sharp; 54 and affectionately known as “San” to all who loved her, was born on April 6, 1961 to the late Margaret and George Sharp in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. On Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Hershey Medical Center, peacefully transition from this life into eternal life.                                             Sandra received her formal education and worked for many years in the Harrisburg...

Mar 11, 2016

Colonel Leonard L. Jackson, 97 of Susquehanna Twp., passed peacefully at home on March 11, 2016. He served honorably for 30 years in the United States Army; serving in Italy during WWII as an artillery officer, attended Capital Presbyterian Church, memberships with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Club 21. Col Jackson was predeceased by his 1st wife Martha Jackson...

Mar 11, 2016

Ty`Jerell T. Curry, 20 of Harrisburg, passed Friday, March 11, 2016 in Hershey Medical Center. He graduated from Harrisburg High, enjoyed basketball, video games and being with family and friends. Ty leaves his parents; Garry Crittenden, Shawanna and step-father Thomas Plummer, siblings Rhae`Shawn and Tristian Plummer, Kalil and Kaleaf Crittenden and Na`Tia Chester and a host of relatives and friends.

Mar 1, 2016

Ada Patricia (Johnson) Evans, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away on March 1, 2016 in Colonial Park Care Center after a long illness. Ada, also known as "Tuck," was born on Dec. 20, 1940 in Cope, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Shellie, who she met on a school bus bound for junior high school in South...

Feb 17, 2016

Carol J. Johnson, 73 of Harrisburg, passed on February 17, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel Croft and predeceased by her husband Robert W. Johnson and a host of other relatives. Carol was a homemaker and enjoyed board games, game shows and oil painting. She leaves her children; Tanya Boykins, Tonya, John,...