OBITUARIES

Martha Ann Jackson

Martha Ann Jackson

Jun 12, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only my smile ... ... ... " Martha Ann Jackson of Evergreen Road passed peacefully in Manor Care June 12th, 2010. Martha was a member of St. Margaret Mary's Church, a retired employee...

Eddie Moses Davis

Eddie Moses Davis

Jun 11, 2010

Eddie Moses Davis, Jr., affectionately known as "E.D." 73, fell asleep in The Lord Friday, June 11, 2010. Born September 8, 1936, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Eddie Davis, Sr. and Ophelia (Epps) Davis. He received his formal education in the Harrisburg Public School System, graduating from the former William Penn Senior High School. He...

Ruth C. Courts

Ruth C. Courts

Jun 6, 2010

"May the work I've done speak for me. May the life I've lived speak for me." Ruth C. Courts, 73, Edgemont, closed her eyes peacefully on Sunday, June 6th , 2010 at Harrisburg Hospital. Ruth retired from the Department of Transportation, for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 25 years of dedication and service. Ruth was a longtime member of First...

Jeffrey Lynn Woodyard

Jeffrey Lynn Woodyard

Jun 3, 2010

Jeffrey Lynn Woodyard, Ph.D, 53, departed this life to walk with the Most High God and his ancestors on Thursday, June 3, 2010, in his hometown of York, PA. Jeffrey was born January 26, 1957, to Janet Sweeney Woodyard, of York, and the late Louis E. Woodyard, Sr. He was a tireless advocate for education in word and in deed....

Yolanda Carol Agent

Yolanda Carol Agent

May 28, 2010

Yolanda Carol Agent ("JoJo") was the youngest child born to Hortense and the late Robert Henry Allen of Harrisburg and Library, Pennsylvania. "JoJo" was given the middle name Carol for being born on December 26, 1955, a day after Christmas. Before graduating from John Harris High School in Harrisburg, JoJo lived in West Germany where she attended junior high school,...

Bertha Virginia Kennedy

Bertha Virginia Kennedy

May 28, 2010

Love me now before death comes between us. Bertha Virginia Kennedy (BK), 90 of Mohn Street passed peacefully in Spring Creek Nursing Center on Friday May 28, 2010. She retired from AMP Inc and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Bertha was a member of Second Baptist Church and was a member of the only girls' basketball team in the former...

Stephanie A. Johnson

Stephanie A. Johnson

May 19, 2010

"Inspired by the beauty that each day tends to give, we set out on a journey to find how best to live" Stephanie A. Johnson, 49, of Susquehanna Twp., passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Community General Hospital. Stephanie retired from Penn Dot, she attended Harris A.M.E. Church and she loved shopping. She was loved by many and...

Quindell Lee Swanson Jr

Quindell Lee Swanson Jr

May 14, 2010

In Loving Memory Quindell Lee Swanson Jr. 6 mos old of Harrisburg Lord called him home on May 14, 2010 to be with his Great Grandparents Zachary Anderson, Maria Maldonado, Claudia Ledebohm also his Great Aunt Stacy Miller. He was born on November 4, 2009 in Harrisburg. He was the son of Erica Moten and Quindell Swanson Sr. In addition...

Willie E. Cooper

Willie E. Cooper

May 10, 2010

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow ~ don't walk behind me, I may not lead ~ Just walk beside me and be my friend." Willie E. Cooper 71 of Main Street, Steelton passed peacefully at home Monday May 10, 2010. Willie was a retired Bethlehem Steel worker who loved gaming and fishing. He leaves to mourn...

Allyn Roshae O'Neal

Allyn Roshae O'Neal

May 8, 2010

Miss me but let me go Allyn Roshae O'Neal 56 of Derry Street, Harrisburg passed Saturday May 8th, 2010 in Harrisburg Hospital. Allyn was a Army Reservist and retired from Penn Dot. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Oberlin and she loved the Culinary Arts. She's survived by her mother Anna Prather, siblings Vikki R. Brown,...

Ernestine Ware

Ernestine Ware

Apr 25, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile" Ernestine Ware, 72, of Harrisburg, passed in Community General Hospital on April 25, 2010. Ernestine retired from the Commonwealth of PA, the Department of Transportation as a Unit Secretary, with nearly 30 years of dedicated service. Ernestine also enjoyed cooking, reading, music and she cherished...

Willie Edward Robinson

Willie Edward Robinson

Apr 22, 2010

Born to Hazel and Mamie Robinson, Willie graduated from John Harris Senior High School in Harrisburg, PA in 1970. Four years later he graduated from Yale University with honors and a degree in Psychology. While at Yale, Willie distinguished himself by lettering in Varsity football (1971-73), as he did in high school. He also served as Vice President of the...

Grover S. Johnson

Grover S. Johnson

Apr 21, 2010

" When I come to the end of my journey" Grover S. Johnson, 83, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Hershey Medical Center. Grover was predeceased by his parents, James T. and Margaret S. Johnson and his siblings. He was the youngest of six children. Grover loved going to church, he enjoyed outings, fishing and making...

Akeem L. Cornelius

Akeem L. Cornelius

Apr 19, 2010

"We walk by faith and not by sight, as step-by-step we climb" Akeem L. Cornelius, 18, of Harrisburg, had his life taken suddenly in a car accident on Monday, April 19, 2010. He attended Sci-Tech High School, a graduate of Harrisburg High School and was attending The Art Institue of York. He enjoyed drawing and hanging out with his family...

Sandra K. Stewart

Sandra K. Stewart

Apr 17, 2010

Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast" Sandra K. Stewart, 36, of Harrisburg, left this world too soon along with her brother, Charles M. Stewart on Saturday, April 17, 2010; they both were victims of a senseless act of violence. Sandra was employed by the Commonwealth as a Retirement Systems Regional Representative for...

Charles M. Stewart

Charles M. Stewart

Apr 17, 2010

"I tell people the book has already been written, we just don't know the end" Charles M. Stewart, 43, of Harrisburg, left this world too soon along with his sister, Sandra K. Stewart on Saturday, April 17, 2010; they both were victims of a senseless act of violence. Charles worked in Logistics at the New Cumberland Army Depot; he was...

Dorothy M. Fortune

Dorothy M. Fortune

Apr 14, 2010

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Dorothy M. Fortune, 78, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Colonial Park Care Center. Dorothy retired from the Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as a nursing assistant. She was a former member of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church and held a membership with the...

Mattie Sue Brown

Mattie Sue Brown

Apr 11, 2010

Mattie Sue Brown, 90, of Harrisburg passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Homeland Center. She retired from the Harrisburg School District. She was a member of Bethel Village A.M.E. Church. She was preceded in death by her son Frederick Brown. She is survived by one brother, Bishop John C. Pace (Mary) of Ohio; one sister, Lucille Ward of...

Robert Lee Blackwel

Robert Lee Blackwel

Mar 29, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile ... ... ... " Robert Lee Blackwell, 59 of Locust Lane passed suddenly March 29th at home. He was a retired employee of the Ramanda Inn, member of St Paul's...

Aubrey Franklin Rose Sr

Aubrey Franklin Rose Sr

Mar 20, 2010

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow ~ don't walk behind me, I may not lead ~ Just walk beside me and be my friend." Aubrey Franklin Rose Sr, 75 of Chestnut Street, passed suddenly at home March 20, 2010. He was a retired employee of the Baltimore Orioles Baseball team and member of the Bethel A.M.E...