Camille Turner
May 12, 2017
Born April 1, 1962, departed this life on May 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Turner, her mother Janice Twyman and her father Eugene Slaughter. She lives to cherish her eight children, Terrance and Latasha Twyman, Shawna, Antoinette, Janice Maxwell, Kathleen, Milan and Jeremiah Hall. Also thirteen Grandchildren, eight siblings, Lawrence, Lisa, Tera, Thisca, Jada,...
David A. Martin
May 12, 2017
David A. Martin, of Harrisburg, went to be with the Lord at age 43. He was the son of Reginald H. Roy and the late Lorrain Martin. David work as a forklift operator and attended The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, he also participated in numerous youth activities. David also attended Central Dauphin East High School, playing baseball and football. Along...
Gary L. Gordon
May 1, 2017
Gary L. Gordon of Seattle, Washington formally of Harrisburg, PA entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 1st, 2017. He was born on July 30th, 1966 to Willie Mae Gordon and Leroy Venable. A graduate of Harrisburg High School; attended Harrisburg Community College, Penn State University and served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked in the Construction and...
Leonard E. Robertson
Apr 29, 2017
Leonard E. Robertson, 63 of Harrisburg passed May 3, 2017. He was the son of the late Eugene Robertson and Mildred Ramsey. He was a member of All Nations Evangelical Church and worked many years for Giant Foods. He is survived by his son Emanuel Robertson, siblings; Keith and Linda Robertson, 4 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Helen Gibbs
Apr 29, 2017
Helen Gibbs, 80 of Harrisburg, passed April 29, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary Hopkins and predeceased by her siblings; Joseph Ethridge, Willis Ethridge, Edward Hopkins, Bernice Abrams and Mary Alice Jones. She enjoyed shopping, gardening and was an impeccable homemaker, her family was very important to her. Helen leaves behind her companion, Thomas White, children;...
Harold K. Taylor
Apr 27, 2017
Harold “Keith†Taylor, 62, of Harrisburg, PA, passed from this life into eternity on Thursday, April 27, 2017 with his wife by his side. Keith was the eldest of three children born on August 21, 1954 to Ann C. Taylor and Harold Taylor, Jr. in Philadelphia, PA. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Taylor, Jr. and his grandson, Bentley...
Lance W. Ulen
Apr 27, 2017
Lance Wayne Ulen, the son of the late Lewis J.â€Bud†Ulen and Millicent Price Hooper Ulen, was born January 6, 1944 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of Karen Johnson Ulen, Lance lived most of his life in Harrisburg, where he continued his family’s legacy of art, business, and commitment to the community until his transition on April 27, 2017. Lance’s...
Portia Slaughter Jones
Apr 23, 2017
Portia Slaughter Jones, 77 of Harrisburg, passed April 23, 2017. She was predeceased by parents Luther Slaughter and Lillian McElrath. Portia retired from the Social Security Administration, was a member of Grace Fellowship Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post # 733 and enjoyed shopping, traveling, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Frank Jones,...
Birdie M. Wright
Apr 22, 2017
Evelyn Shirley “Birdie†Wright, 65 of Harrisburg, passed April 22, 2017. She was born in Uniontown, PA to the late Richard and Evelyn Wright. Birdie worked as a Hotel employee for many years and worshiped in the Baptist faith. Along with her parents she is predeceased by siblings; James Ragland and Nancy Wright. She is survived by her children; David...
Raul Reyes-Lopez
Apr 21, 2017
Raul Reyes-Lopez, 46 of Harrisburg passed suddenly on April 21, 2017. He was born in Maneti, Puerto Rico to Ana Lopez and the late Bienvenido Reyes. Raul loved cars and was a mechanic. He is survived by his children; Raul Jr., Cassandra and Natallie Reyes, siblings; Wanda and Luis Reyes, Marie Rodriguez, Carmen Giraud, 5 grandchildren and a host of...
Rev. Dr. Robert Allen Brown, Sr.
Apr 19, 2017
Reverend Doctor Robert Allen Brown, Sr. The Reverend Dr. Robert Allen Brown, Sr., 77, of Harrisburg, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was married to Romaine Elizabeth (Pollard) Brown for 58 years. Reverend Brown was born August 14, 1939 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Joseph William and...
Helen E. Winters
Apr 19, 2017
Helen E. “J-Stone†Winters, 66 of Camp Hill, passed April 19, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents George and Lillian Johnson and brother Henry Robinson. Helen retired from the Department of Revenue and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, the Missionary and Usher Board. She is survived by her husband John Winters Sr., children; Ashley Latimore-Johnson, Alisha (Gwayne)...
Viola R. Wiley
Apr 18, 2017
Viola R. Wiley, 79 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on April 18, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Viola V. Carter and predeceased by her husband, Thomas Wiley. Viola retired as a Financial Director for the PA State Nurses Association with 20 years of service. She was a member of First Zion Baptist Church in Edgemont, enjoyed reading...
Rosetta Young
Apr 9, 2017
Rosetta Young, 94 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home on April 9, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents Lester and Rosetta Gooden, husband Henry Young and 6 sisters; Irene Franklin, Lillie M. Johnson, Anna Harrison, Mary Wingfield, Carolyn Willoughby and Beulah Lawson. Rosetta was a former member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church and attended Shiloh COGIC. She is survived...
Carol W. Thomas
Apr 9, 2017
Carol W. Thomas, 73 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on April 9, 2017. She was the daughter of the late William and Ruby Courts and predeceased by 5 siblings; Maurice, James and Frances Courts, William Clark and Ruby Shields. Carol retired as a Budget Analyst from the Commonwealth, Department of Education. She was a member of First Zion Baptist Church of...
James L. Howard Sr.
Apr 4, 2017
James L. Howard, Sr., 86 of Harrisburg, passed April 4, 2017. He was the son of the late Willie and Molissa Howard. He was a member of Wesley Union AME Zion Church. James retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant after 25 years of honorable service and was a Supervisor for the Dauphin County Woodside Detention Center. He...
Norma Jean Williams
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)....
Martha P. Watson
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...
Evelyn H. Wright
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...
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