OBITUARIES

William C Roy Jr

William C Roy Jr

Sep 23, 2010

You can shed tears that he has gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he's left William C Roy Jr. passed peacefully in Hospice Care Thursday September 23, 2010 surrounded by devoted family and friends. Missing him but...

Gwendolyn Lomax

Gwendolyn Lomax

Sep 19, 2010

"You can shed tears that she has gone, or you can smile because she has lived. Gwendolyn Lomax 57 of Boas Street passed suddenly Sunday, September 19th at home leaving to mourn her son Shannon Washington, siblings Elvada Conant, Michael and Joe Lomax with Cynthia Gammel, step mother Gloria Lomax with a host of other family and friends. Gwendolyn was...

Carmen M. Rodriguez

Carmen M. Rodriguez

Sep 10, 2010

Carmen M. Rodriguez 67 of Carlisle, PA passed peacefully in Forest Park Health Center, Tuesday September 7th , 2010 leaving to mourn four children; Cristel Hernandez, Francisco Espinal, Zonia Broughton and Lucy Espinal, and four siblings, eight grand and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hooper Memorial Home, Inc.,...

Tyeas Nicole Case

Tyeas Nicole Case

Sep 8, 2010

On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, the Lord called for his angel Tyeas Nicole Case of Hershey, Pennsylvania to join Him in his heavenly home. Tyeas entered eternal peace while surrounded by her loving family. Tyeas was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 26, 1980, and lived there for a short time before moving to Hershey with her family. She was...

Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith

Sep 4, 2010

Ronald Smith, 52, of Harrisburg passed on September 4, 2010. He was employed by Fruehauf Trucking Company and a member of the Mt. Calvary COGIC. He loved cooking and sports. He is survived by his son; Andre Terry, 4 sisters; Rita Chase, Kim, Debbie and Kay Smith, brothers; Edward, Lorenzo and Tyrone (Carman) Smith, , 3 grandchildren and a host...

Rita M. Blackwell

Rita M. Blackwell

Sep 2, 2010

"May the work I've done speak for me..." Rita M. Blackwell, 56, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on August 31, 2010 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was employed by the Commonwealth, Department of Labor and Industry, as a Manager of UC Benefits. Rita was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church; including several ministries; Women's, Dreams and Vision, Kitchen for Sunday...

Pearl Grier

Pearl Grier

Aug 31, 2010

Pearl Grier, 100, a resident of Spring Creek Nursing Center, passed peacefully on August 31, 2010, at Harrisburg Hospital. She was lifelong member of the Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her life one daughter, Constance A. Grier, and one son Joseph E. Grier, both of Harrisburg, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives....

Leonard E. Booker

Leonard E. Booker

Aug 30, 2010

On August 30 2010, Leonard E. Booker passed peacefully. He was the devoted husband to the late Bernice M. Booker. He is survived by his beloved sister, Edythe Booker Mason, a stepson, Steve Stephens (Sheryl), his two children, Felicia and Steve Jr., also several great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, a niece, Donna Crawford , nephew, Leonard White, and a host...

Rella M. Thompson

Rella M. Thompson

Aug 24, 2010

Rella M. Thompson, 86, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Community General Hospital. Rella retired from the City of Harrisburg, attended Trinity Church of God, was a member of American Legion Post 733, she enjoyed music, singing and playing the piano. She leaves to celebrate her life and memory her daughter, Connie Maddox, a sister, Marva...

Betty L. Harris-Leggon

Betty L. Harris-Leggon

Aug 23, 2010

Betty L. Harris-Leggon on her 64th birthday, God took his angel back to his garden, born in Steubenville, OH on August 23, 1946 to the late John and Juanita Harris. Betty graduated from Steubenville High School in 1965 and was an active member of church. Betty loved reading and baking. Betty is preceded by 7 siblings and survived by 5....

Fred "Freddie" W. Allen

Fred "Freddie" W. Allen

Aug 21, 2010

Fred "Freddie" W. Allen, 69, of Harrisburg and formerly of Southern Pines, NC passed peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Spring Creek Nursing Home. Fred was a member of Camp Curtain Memorial Mitchell United Methodist Church; he retired from the Department of Revenue, loved golfing, coin collecting and model cars. He leaves to celebrate his life and memory his...

Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn Johnson

Aug 20, 2010

"You can shed tears that she has gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she's left ... ... ... " Evelyn Johnson 94 of Evelyn Johnson's Beauty Salon passed peacefully Friday August 20, 2010 in Homeland Nursing Center....

Oscar W. Watlington Sr

Oscar W. Watlington Sr

Aug 20, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile" Oscar W. Watlington Sr., 80, passed peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2010 at Golden Living Center, Camp Hill, PA. Oscar retired from Hershey Foods; he was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Steelton; and the Usher Committee, he also enjoyed hunting and...

Amelia A. Hope

Amelia A. Hope

Aug 17, 2010

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget Amelia A. Hope, 59 a friend to all and lover of family, music and community passed peacefully Tuesday in Harrisburg Hospital leaving to mourn five children William (Laura), Patricia and Alfonso Carter, Tracey Smith and Melody Fleming. Sixteen siblings; Lucille Layton, Mamie Wallace, Ruthie Brown, Marie...

Eugene R. Baker

Eugene R. Baker

Aug 14, 2010

I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Ps 27:13 Eugene R. Baker 85 of Brittany Blvd passed August 14th in Community General Hospital with family and friends. He was a retired employee of the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot and Calabrese & Sons, member and Church Father of the...

Steven D. Plant

Steven D. Plant

Aug 13, 2010

Steven David Plant, 50, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Holy Spirit Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in Harrisburg on October 14, 1959, the youngest son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Plant. Steve was educated in the Harrisburg School System. Previous employments include Industrial Building Maintenance Co., PA Department of Revenue, and...

Marcella E. Holmes

Marcella E. Holmes

Aug 1, 2010

Marcella E. Holmes, 82 of Harrisburg passed peacefully August 1, 2010 at Spring Creek Nursing Home. She was an Executive Secretary for Mechanicsburg Navel Depot and a member of the Church of God and Saints of Christ, 7th Tabernacle. Marcella is survived by her husband Joseph, children; Carmella Durden, Joseph D. Holmes and Terrence Taylor, 11 grand and 2 great-grandchildren...

Walter Kegler Jr

Walter Kegler Jr

Jul 15, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile." Walter Kegler Jr., 79, of Susquehanna Township passed peacefully at Spring Creek Nursing Center on Monday, July 12, 2010. Walter retired from the City of Harrisburg and was a sports enthusiast; enjoyed playing cards and whistling. He leaves to celebrate his life, two children; Kathy...

Melvin A. Mansfield

Melvin A. Mansfield

Jul 15, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile" Melvin A. Mansfield, 84, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Spring Creek Nursing Home. Melvin an Army Veteran retired from Mechanicsburg Navy Depot and enjoyed Westerns, sports, walking and socializing. He leaves to celebrate his life his children; Kathy Brooks from...

John E. Meredith

John E. Meredith

Jul 14, 2010

"There is a place, I have been told, beyond an open gate... " John E. Meredith, 69, of Union City, GA, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Odyssey Hospice Center. John, originally from Harrisburg worked several years in Construction; fellowshipped at New Day Way of the Cross Church, he was a Deacon and enjoyed fishing, hunting and...