OBITUARIES

Robert F. Carter

Robert F. Carter

Dec 24, 2012

 "One Day At A Time... "

Robert F. Carter, Sr., 74 of Susquehanna Twp., passed peacefully on December 24, 2012 at home with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Frank and Laura Carter and retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was an Army veteran, member of Capitol Presbyterian Church where he served...

Dion Britton

Dion Britton

Dec 15, 2012

Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same.   Dion H. Britton, 27 of Harrisburg lost his life tragically and suddenly on Saturday December 15 in Harrisburg Hospital. Dion worked at EDC Services and was a member of the Grace Temple Church of the Living God. He loved Boxing,...

Deacon Oswald C. Jackson

Deacon Oswald C. Jackson

Dec 12, 2012

 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith... "   Deacon Oswald C. Jackson, 82, of Harrisburg transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was born in White Post, VA on April 20, 1930, to the late Rev. Thomas and Josephine Pickett Jackson. He attended Clark County High School...

Elizabeth Glass

Elizabeth Glass

Dec 8, 2012

 

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.

Elizabeth Esther Glass, 93 of Harrisburg passed peacefully Saturday, December 8 in Spring Creek Nursing home. She was a teaching assistant for the Harrisburg School System and member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Elizabeth was...

Dorothy L. McNair

Dorothy L. McNair

Nov 27, 2012

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... "

 

Dorothy L. McNair, 65 passed peacefully on November 27, 2012 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Willie McLean and Ruth Shipman. Dorothy was a nurse who worked in Health Care, a member of Inspirational Temple New Day Way of the Cross, PA...

Gloria J. Jenkins

Gloria J. Jenkins

Nov 23, 2012

Gloria J. Jenkins, 85, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Community General Hospital. Gloria was born and raised in Steelton, PA, she enjoyed many things like long walks, playing board games and cooking her special recipes, but most of all the joy in her life was the goodness of the Lord and her grandchildren. She leaves...

Clarence Morrison

Clarence Morrison

Nov 22, 2012

JUDGE CLARENCE C. MORRISON

Judge Clarence C. Morrison entered into eternal rest on Thanksgiving Day. A leader in the civil rights and justice communities, he had many accomplishments. In 1980, he became the first African American judge on the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, where he served for two decades, including serving as President Judge.

Judge Morrison graduated...

The Honorable Clarence C. Morrison

The Honorable Clarence C. Morrison

Nov 22, 2012

JUDGE CLARENCE C. MORRISON

Judge Clarence C. Morrison entered into eternal rest on Thanksgiving Day. A leader in the civil rights and justice communities, he had many accomplishments. In 1980, he became the first African American judge on the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, where he served for two decades, including serving as President Judge.

Judge Morrison graduated from...

Carol Culley

Carol Culley

Nov 21, 2012

Can miles truly separate you from family and friends?

If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there?

 

Carol A. Culley, 65 of Steelton passed peacefully at home Wednesday November 21st, 2012. Carol was an employee of Giant Foods and member of the New Heritage Christian Church. She also loved Video games, Coffee and Family....

Juanita Johnson

Juanita Johnson

Nov 20, 2012

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Juanita Charlene Johnson 74, of Harrisburg passed peacefully at home Tuesday November 20, 2012. She was a retired employee of the Harrisburg School District who loved painting, music, and Bible Study; she was also a member of Peoples Community Baptist Church....

Carolyn S. Joppy

Carolyn S. Joppy

Nov 19, 2012

Carolyn S. Joppy Carolyn S. Joppy was born on July 17, 1949, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert Joppy Sr. and Ella Joppy. On November 19, 2012 the Lord dispatched angels to take her home and leave the woes of life behind. She was fun loving and always liked to laugh, enjoyed spending time with family, attending church and...

Elder Vincent Pugh

Elder Vincent Pugh

Oct 29, 2012

"May the work I've done speak for me" Elder Vincent Pugh, 53 of Harrisburg passed peacefully October 29, 2012 at home surround by his loving family. He was the son of Edward Pugh and the late Essie Pugh. Vincent worked nearly 20 years for the Commonwealth of PA and retired as an Admin Assistant for the Department of Treasury. Elder...

Curtis Kent

Curtis Kent

Oct 27, 2012

"May the work I've done speak for me" Curtis Kent, 59 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on October 27, 2012 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was the son of Wilbert McCullough Sr. and the late Margaret Kent. Curtis was an educator for the Harrisburg School District, a member of Antioch UHCA where he served as Associate Minister, Deacon, Bible Study Teacher, Mentor...

Donald E. Lockett

Donald E. Lockett

Oct 19, 2012

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.

 

Donald E. Lockett, 68 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on October 19, 2012. Donald was educated in Shelby, NC, upon graduation he moved to Harrisburg working at Polyclinic Hospital, Allegheny Pepsi Co. and finished in sales...

Bessie L. Spurlock

Bessie L. Spurlock

Oct 6, 2012

Bessie Spurlock, 91 of Harrisburg, was born in Fairbanks, Pennsylvania on September 13, 1921 the second oldest child of nine children by the late William and Cora Lee Lawton. Her siblings were Eugene, Frank, Jimmy, Annie, Erma, Mildred, Mammie, and William Lawton. Of the nine children Wily Jr. is the half brother. Bessie Spurlock attended Red Stone High Township High...

Sylvester M. Weatherly

Sylvester M. Weatherly

Sep 29, 2012

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose..."

Sylvester M. Weatherly, 67 of Harrisburg passed suddenly on September 29, 2012. He was the son of the late Thomas McGee and Lucy Walker Weatherly. Sylvester retired from the Commonwealth, Department of General Services as a HVAC Specialist, he was a member of the 16th Street AME Church...

Maurice H. Courts

Maurice H. Courts

Sep 12, 2012

 

  

"May the work I've done speak for me..."

 

Maurice H. Courts, 75 of Edgemont, closed his eyes peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in Hershey Medical Center. Maurice retired from Bethlehem Steel with 35 years of dedicated service. He was a longtime member of First Zion Baptist Church of Edgemont; as well served on the Trustee...

George R. McFarland JR

George R. McFarland JR

Sep 9, 2012

You can remember him only that he is gone,

or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

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George Richard McFarland Jr., 71 of Harrisburg passed suddenly at home Sunday Sept., 9, 2012. He was retired from the Department of General Services of the State of Pennsylvania. George was a past member of St. Paul's Missionary Baptist...

Mary Ellen Yeargin

Mary Ellen Yeargin

Aug 30, 2012

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

Mary Ellen Yeargin, 85 of Colonial Park Care Center, passed peacefully Monday July 30, 2012.

She was a retired employee of the Ponsette Hotel in South Carolina. She is...

Linda D. Morris

Linda D. Morris

Aug 27, 2012

Linda D. Morris, 59 of Harrisburg, passed on Monday, August 27th under Hospice care. She was predeceased by her father, Otis S. Morris, 3 siblings; Odessa Shockley, Terry L. and Richard Brown. Linda graduated from Harrisburg High School, attended HACC's Liberal Arts Program and Southwest Community College in Los Angeles. She leaves to celebrate her life and memory; her mother Sarah Brown-Cypress...