OBITUARIES

Sep 20, 2015

Margaret E. Tuell, 88, formerly of Harrisburg, passed Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation and was a former member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband William Tuell and son Gerald Lupp. Margaret is survived by her daughter; Cheryl DeLarge, grand...

Sep 16, 2015

Joseph “Joe” Robinson, Sr., 85 of Harrisburg, passed on September 16, 2015 in the Middletown Home. Joe was an Army Veteran, member of Bibleway Christian Fellowship Church in New Kensington, PA and retired from York International as a machinist with more than 25 years of service. He is survived by his children; Joseph Robinson Jr., Yvette Robinson-Dickey and Jennifer Robinson-Bracy,...

Sep 4, 2015

Rodney C. Waters, Sr., 61 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on September 4, 2015. Services are private.

Aug 31, 2015

Aug 31, 2015

Jeffrey A. Dent Sr., 53 of Steelton, passed on August 31, 2015 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He was the son of the late Preston M. and Josephine Dent, predeceased by two brothers, Dr. Frank Montique Sr. and Preston A. Dent Sr. He was employed by the Commonwealth, in the Department of General Services. Jeffrey enjoyed cooking, fishing...

Aug 30, 2015

William T. Bellamy, 60 of Harrisburg passed August 30, 2015. William is preceded by his parents John T. Baker, Jr., and Mary I. Bellamy; his dear “Momma” Rose May Bellamy and sister Betty Bowman. He leaves to celebrate his life siblings; Martha Ann Rucker, Gloria Ann Rankin, Sandra Bellamy, Virginia Dobbins, Carl Hargraves, special niece Stephanie B. Miller and cousin...

Aug 30, 2015

Lucinda “Cookie” C. Potter, 67, of Harrisburg, passed Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Hershey Medical Center. Lucinda was predeceased by her parents: Milton H. Banks and Mary E. Plant, her husband Arthur E. Potter and brother David P. Plant Sr. She retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Executive Secretary with over 25 years of service and was a...

Aug 25, 2015

Wyonella B. Leftridge, of Harrisburg, passed on August 25, 2015 in the Middletown Nursing Home. Mrs. Leftridge was a faithful member of St. Paul Episcopal Church serving as the Head of the Alter Guild, the ECW Treasurer and  Lay Reader. She was also involved in the Girl’s Club; the Jinx Club, Frontiers and Linx Club. For years, she and her husband...

Aug 19, 2015

Raymond L. Lyles Sr., 80 of Harrisburg, passed on August 19, 2015. Mr. Lyles retired from the US Army, Penn Dot, served in the National Guard and as a volunteer Firefighter for Camp Curtain Fire Co. #13. He leaves his children; Raymond Jr., Willie, Mac, Joseph, Kuwan, Barbie, Treva, Paula, Erra and Tammy, siblings; Mary and Patricia, several grand, great-grand...

Aug 15, 2015

Douglas L. Brown, 61 of Harrisburg, who enjoyed sports and fishing, passed suddenly on Sunday, August 15, 2015. He is survived by his children; Tanika and Kelly Brown, Daniel Smiley and siblings; Sandra, Phyllis, Terri, Renee and Michael Brown. A gathering will be held privately by his family.

Aug 15, 2015

Aug 6, 2015

Johnny Lovejoy, Jr. 64 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on August 6, 2015 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was the son of late Johnny Lovejoy, Sr. and surviving Geneva Flagg Floyd. Johnny was a member of the Harrisburg Church of Christ. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, served as a Democratic Committee Man...

Jul 12, 2015

Eric L. Rivers Sr., 44 of Harrisburg, passed July 12, 2015. He was the son of the late Sydney Johnson and Juanita Rivers, worked as a forklift operator and attended Beulah Baptist Church. He leaves his children; Brandon, Erika, Eric, Dasha, Marquise, Lamont, Zion, Zyen, Reign and Truth, siblings Samantha and Sonya and 4 grandchildren.

Jul 12, 2015

Andrea “Renee`” Hall-Patterson, 56 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Renee` retired from Hershey Foods and was a member of North 17th Street Church of God. She served as an usher, loved praise and worship, music and dancing and enjoyed family gatherings. She is survived by her mother Evangeline Hall, son,...

Jul 9, 2015

Jul 4, 2015

Rochester Bridges, 66 of Harrisburg, passed Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Hershey Medical Center and was the son of the late Clarence and Marie (Lumpkin) Bridges. He retired as a Supervisor at Alexander Construction with 30 years and was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. Rochester leaves his wife, Maggie “Estelle” Bridges, children Kerry, Estelle, Rickey and Renay,...

Jun 28, 2015

James Leonard Spradley Sr., 79 of Lewisberry, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Holy Spirit Hospital. James was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian (Banks) Spradley. He retired as a Mechanic for Sears and Roebucks and he enjoyed fishing, boating, horseback riding and motorcycles. He leaves behind his children; Alice Lea of NJ, Sabrina Pagan of...

Jun 18, 2015

Jun 13, 2015

Jun 13, 2015

Debbie F. Gibson, 55 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Debbie was the daughter of Janet Gibson and John Payne. She was a graduate of Harrisburg High School and employed at the New Cumberland Army Depot for 13 years. Debbie was an avid sports fan; she loved the Cougars and reading. She leaves to mourn in addition...