OBITUARIES

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Sep 22, 2014

Those we love don't go away,  They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Richard Anderson, 68 of Steelton passed suddenly in Harrisburg Hospital on Monday September 22, 2014. He was a self-employed contractor who loved Chess, Pool and Backgammon.  He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Gloria; a daughter Debbie Castleberry;...

Daniel W. Payton

Daniel W. Payton

Sep 19, 2014

Daniel William Payton, 62, affectionately known to most as P.I. transitioned into eternal life on Sept. 19 at the Osteopathic Hospital surrounded by his loving family. P.I. was born on July 30, 1951 to the late Hubert Payton and Shirley (Payton) Wilkerson. He spent most of his working career in the food industry. He graduated from the former William Penn...

Roosevelt H. Jennings

Roosevelt H. Jennings

Sep 17, 2014

Roosevelt H. Jennings 79, affectionately known as “Rudy” of Harrisburg, passed peacefully in Harrisburg Hospital on September 17, 2014.  Roosevelt retired as aTech Sergeant from the US Air Force; he served during the Korean and Vietnam War, a US Postal Carrier and also retired from the Commonwealth of PA.   Roosevelt loved his family and enjoyed puzzles, traveling and auto mechanics. He...

Jeffrey W. Simms

Jeffrey W. Simms

Sep 12, 2014

Jeffrey W. Simms, Age 69, passed peacefully on September 12, 2014 at his home in Harrisburg, PA. Son of the late Charles W Simms and Vivian Holmes Simms, Jeffrey was born on Oct 10th, 1944 in Harrisburg, PA. His sister Margo Simms Scott McDonald preceded him in death. Jeff retired with over 23 years of dedicated service from the Commonwealth...

Arianna C. Hershman

Arianna C. Hershman

Sep 9, 2014

Baby Arianna C. Hershman, was taken by the Angels on September 9, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital and survived by her parents; Daja C. Mitchell and Christopher B. Hershman, siblings; Benjamin J., Christa J. and Christopher B. Hershman Jr., grandparents Judy C. and Ronald James Mitchell Sr. and Melissa L. and James C. Hershman and host of family. Services at Hooper...

Herman Blair

Herman Blair

Sep 4, 2014

Herman Blair, 83 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Herman was the son of the late Jean and Jessie Blair, predeceased by a daughter, Leslie D. Blair, siblings; Aida, James and Dean Blair. Herman served in the US Air Force and retired from the Navy Supply Depot in Mechanicsburg as a...

Barbara E. Thompson Williams

Barbara E. Thompson Williams

Sep 2, 2014

Barbara Elaine Thompson Williams, 81 of Susquehanna Township, passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in Arden Courts Memory Care of Susquehanna.  Barbara was born on July 7, 1933 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to the late William Henry Thompson Jr. and Catherine Elizabeth Robinson Thompson. At an early age her parents moved from Huntingdon to Harrisburg, where she attended the Harrisburg School...

Essie M. Prentice

Essie M. Prentice

Aug 26, 2014

Essie Mae (Cole) Prentice, 89 of Edgemont, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 surrounded by her daughters. Essie was the daughter of the late Willie Cole and Estella Jackson Saunders, predeceased by her husband William L. Prentice Sr. and a graduate of Susquehanna Twp. High School in 1944.  She retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration...

Karen L. Smith

Karen L. Smith

Aug 25, 2014

Karen L. Smith, 52 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on August 25, 2014 in Osteopathic Community General Hospital. Karen was the daughter of Ann M. Fells and the late Milton H. Brown and predeceased by her brother Michael Fells. Karen was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School and Shippensburg University; employed at Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency as an Assistant Manager...

Malik T. Jones-Stern

Malik T. Jones-Stern

Aug 19, 2014

Malik T. Stern-Jones, 18 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on August 19, 2014. He was the son of Michael Jones and Noni Stern. He attended Harrisburg High School and was formerly employed as a laborer for Chewy.com. Malik loved basketball, video games and spending time with his children and family. Malik leaves to celebrate his life and memory, his parents, children;...

Leonard D. Smith

Leonard D. Smith

Aug 11, 2014

Leonard D. Smith Sr. 43 of Harrisburg passed on Monday, August 11, 2014 in Hershey Medical Center. Toby as he was affectionately known was a graduate of John Harris High School; an entrepreneur, as a collector and consultant, avid Steelers fan and also enjoyed riding motorcycles, cars and the arts. Toby who was predeceased by his brother, William (Bill) Smith,...

Robert L. Thomas

Robert L. Thomas

Aug 11, 2014

Robert L. Thomas 61, of Harrisburg and affectionately known as “Rob Dogg, Chipper and The Mayor of Derry Street,” passed peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2014 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert Owens of Carlisle and Dolores Cuff of Lewistown and worked 20 years in the construction field. Robert was a member of Fountain Gate...

Dontae-DeVahn Kojo Winfield

Dontae-DeVahn Kojo Winfield

Aug 6, 2014

Dontae-DeVahn Kojo Winfield of Glenn Heights, TX, was born February 26, 2001 to Madonna Awotwi and Shannon Winfield in Harrisburg, PA. He transitioned, peacefully into the loving arms of God, on August 6, 2014. Before relocating to Texas, Dontae was educated in the Central Dauphin East School System where he was consistently an honor roll student. He continued his academic...

Lorenzo H. Smith

Lorenzo H. Smith

Aug 3, 2014

Lorenzo H. Smith, 69 of Harrisburg, passed Sunday, August 3rd in Community General Hospital. Lorenzo was the son the late Edward and Victoria Smith and predeceased by a brother Ronald Smith and two nephews Dennis Chism and Edward Smith. He was a member of Bethany AME Church and retired from the Commonwealth in the Department of Transportation with 24 years...

Dorothy M. McNealy

Dorothy M. McNealy

Jul 27, 2014

Dorothy M. McNealy, 67 of Elizabethtown and formerly of Headland Alabama, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Masonic Nursing Home. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walter and Susie McNealy born January 1, 1947. She retired from Brace Well Cabinets and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She leaves behind her children; Dwayne and Remus McNealy...

Edward H. Davis Jr.

Edward H. Davis Jr.

Jul 23, 2014

Edward H. Davis Jr., 80 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 23, 2014. He was the son of the late Edward H. Davis Sr. and retired as a physical therapist from Harrisburg State Hospital. Edward was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and a member of...

Evelyn E. Simpson

Evelyn E. Simpson

Jul 22, 2014

Evelyn E. Simpson, 87 of Harrisburg, passed Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Hospice of Central PA, Susquehanna Twp. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Charles and Lettie Butler, a 1945 graduate of William Penn and retired from the Commonwealth, Department of Transportation with over 20 years of service. She was a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church,...

Pearl M Ringler

Pearl M Ringler

Jul 19, 2014

Pearl Miriam Ringler, born August 18, 1934 passed from this life into eternal life with our Lord, on Saturday, 19 July, 2014 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.  Pearl is survived by her husband, John Sr., her daughters Christine (Charles), Debra (Tony), Patricia (Charles), Susan (Jerry), and Nancy (Terrel) and her son, John Jr. (Candy).  She is also survived by 19 grandchildren,...

Robert Greenfield

Robert Greenfield

Jul 14, 2014

Robert Nathaniel Greenfield, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and loyal friend… was born on November 20, 1945 in Mt. Olive, NC to his parents, Irene Greenfield-Sampson & the late John Middleton. In 1956, Robert relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with his mother and brothers, and received his education in the Harrisburg area school systems; where he attended Edison Jr. High and...

Sylvia Strawn

Sylvia Strawn

Jul 7, 2014

Sylvia E. Strawn, 62 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on July 7, 2014 in Hershey Medical Center. She was the daughter of Sarah Mason Clark and the late Sylvester Clark. Sylvia retired from Blue Shield as a Claims Adjuster, was a member of Shekinah Glory Ministries C.O.G.I.C., enjoyed gardening, flea marketing, movies and spending time with young people. She leaves to...