OBITUARIES

Michele Yvette Burnette

Michele Yvette Burnette

Feb 3, 2010

Michele Yvette Burnette, "Shelly" was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1961 to Charlene Glass, and she peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the age of 49. Shelly graduated from Harrisburg High and loved fashion, music, dancing and playing cards. Her passion was hair styling and she attended cosmetology school. She leaves to mourn her devoted mother, Charlene...

Rosa Lee Johnson Morant

Rosa Lee Johnson Morant

Jan 26, 2010

Rosa Lee Morant "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Rosa Lee Johnson Morant, 86, of Middletown, PA, passed peacefully on January 26, 2010, in Hershey Medical Center. Rosa was a 1948 graduate of Allen University, Columbia, SC. A devoted and dedicated employee, she retired from the Federal Government as a Supervisor. She was a...

Juanita L. Foster

Juanita L. Foster

Jan 25, 2010

Juanita L. Foster, 65, of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Monday, January 25, 2010 in Harrisburg Hospital. Juanita retired from the Patriot News as a utility worker; she enjoyed the company of her friends at B'nai B'rith Apartments and she loved her family immensely. Juanita leaves to celebrate her life and memory her son, Bakari Stamps of Harrisburg, her siblings, Nancy...

Lena Wallace

Lena Wallace

Jan 7, 2010

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Lena Wallace, 85, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in Spring Creek. Lena retired from Dauphin County, she was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, she was an usher, choir member and enjoyed knitting and playing bingo. She leaves to celebrate her life and memory...

Rev. Dr. H. Garnett Lee

Rev. Dr. H. Garnett Lee

Jan 3, 2010

Rev. Dr. H. Garnett Lee, age 97, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2010. He was born May 29, 1912 the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. H. Garnett Lee, Sr. He was a graduate of Lincoln University, A.B. College, S.T.B. Seminary, Magna Cum Laude. In June 1962 Lincoln University conferred upon...

Gail Ann Anderson

Gail Ann Anderson

Jan 2, 2010

"May someone love you enough to forgive your faults, be blind to your blemishes, and tell the world about your virtues" Gail Ann Anderson, 57, passed peacefully at home, Susquehanna Twp., on Saturday, January 2, 2010. Gail was born in Abbeysville, S.C. to the late Geo and Evelyn Allen Anderson. Gail worked as a clerical assistant and loved all kinds...

Henry Hill Sr

Henry Hill Sr

Dec 31, 2009

"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." -unknown Henry Hill Sr., 90, an WW II Army Veteran, passed peacefully at home with his family at his side on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Mr. Hill worked for Olmsted Air Force...

Reverend Leonard T. Smiley Sr

Reverend Leonard T. Smiley Sr

Dec 30, 2009

Reverend Leonard T. Smiley Sr., 88 and an Army Veteran, passed with God's grace and mercy on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the Lebanon VA Hospital. He retired from Grinnell Steel, Inc. in Columbia, PA with over 20 years of service. He also enjoyed cooking; gardening, reading his bible, walking and playing with his grandchildren. Rev. Smiley was the Associate...

Gwendolyn L. Bass

Gwendolyn L. Bass

Dec 29, 2009

Gwendolyn L. Bass, 85, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in Harrisburg Hospital. Mrs. Bass was a member of Capital Presbyterian Church, serving as a Deaconess. Gwendolyn also had memberships with Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and was a Charter Member of Omnia Bona, Inc. Harrisburg Chapter, the NAACP and enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and...

Pauline Lester

Pauline Lester

Dec 29, 2009

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." -unknown Pauline Lester, 87, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, in Pottstown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ocie Jane Mays and Deacon W. Martin and the wife...

Mary Agnes Britton Easton

Mary Agnes Britton Easton

Dec 27, 2009

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteous, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day;... " Mother Mary Agnes Britton Easton was born on September 25, 1925 in Washington, Georgia to the late George and Reesie...

Jordan E. Richardson Jr

Jordan E. Richardson Jr

Dec 14, 2009

Listen to the waters falling over mountains steep, to gently flow for endless days through eternity's retreat Jordan E. (Clabber) Richardson Jr. 61 passed peacefully Monday December 14, 2009 in Community General Hospital. Jordan was retired from the Johnson's Control Company and in his spare time he loved Softball and Pool. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Reda...

Norma J. Maldonado

Norma J. Maldonado

Dec 13, 2009

"Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still" Norma J. Maldonado, 52, of Susquehanna Twp., passed peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2009 in Harrisburg Hospital. Norma was employed by Rite Aid, working at the 36th & Walnut Street Store. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and working with her customers. She leaves...

Margaret Primas

Margaret Primas

Dec 12, 2009

"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 ... ... ... " Margaret Primas 89 of Harrisburg passed Saturday December 12 in the Middletown Nursing Home. She was formerly a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and Realtor...

Theresa V. Myers-Patterson

Theresa V. Myers-Patterson

Dec 4, 2009

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Theresa V. Myers-Patterson 52 of Maryland, previously of Harrisburg passed suddenly Friday December 4th, 2009 leaving to mourn her husband Norman J. Patterson, three children Quandra C. (Curtis) Anderson, Qian L. Myers and Kijafa Patterson, five...

Gerald D. "GiGi" Anderson

Gerald D. "GiGi" Anderson

Nov 28, 2009

The wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life. Romans 6:23 Gerald D. "GiGi" Anderson, 51, of Harrisburg, passed suddenly at Harrisburg Hospital on Saturday, November 28, 2009. Gerald worked the CafAC. 1400 for several years, he loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed all types of sports, especially football. He leaves to...

Samuel Langford Lester

Samuel Langford Lester

Nov 26, 2009

Samuel Langford Lester was born April 27, 1927 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Louise Austin Lester and Samuel L. Lester Sr. On Thanksgiving morning, 11/26/09, in Harrisburg Hospital, Sam was called home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife Evelyn, who predeceased him, 2 months ago yesterday on 10/2/09. Sam received his elementary school education in Savannah,...

Alice Faye Goodson-Green

Alice Faye Goodson-Green

Nov 23, 2009

"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." Alice Faye Goodson-Green, 69 of North Street passed at home Monday November 23, 2009. She was a member of the First Zion Primitive Baptist Church and she loved Traveling, Sports and watching...

Gloria Mae Fregm

Gloria Mae Fregm

Nov 23, 2009

"Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still" Gloria Mae Fregm, 82, passed peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2009 in Harrisburg Hospital. Gloria, the wife of the late Edward Fregm, was a housewife and caregiver for her family and friends. She leaves to mourn her passing, her children; Marlene Orman and Robert Fregm of Harrisburg...

Juanita M. Walker

Juanita M. Walker

Nov 21, 2009

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Juanita M. Walker, 74 of Steelton passed Saturday November 21, 2009 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired employee of USF & G Insurance Company and pass member of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Mass...