Richard Swain
Nov 17, 2008
"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 Richard Swain, 70 of Dunkel Street, passed peacefully Monday, November 17th in Harrisburg Hospital. Richard was a retired employee of Stroughmans Bakery and member of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club. Richard...
Grayce M. Young,
Nov 6, 2008
"When I must leave you for a little while... " Grayce M. Young, 83, passed peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Colonial Park Care Center. She retired from Polyclinic Hospital as a Nurses Aid with over 28 years of dedicated service, she also attended the Open Door Church of Christ and enjoyed traveling and caring for children. Grayce leaves...
Synetha B. Penn
Nov 2, 2008
"When I come to the end of my journey... " Synetha B. Penn, 76, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at the Golden Living Center. Synetha retired from Philco Electronics as a Welder, was a member of Rehobeth COGIC and enjoyed gardening. She leaves to celebrate her life and memory a daughter, Avis Penn; (sons), Keith and Gerald Penn...
Charles "Pete" Dayd
Oct 27, 2008
"There is a place, I have been told, Beyond an open gate... " Charles "Pete" Dayd, 74, passed suddenly on Monday, October 27, 2008 in Harrisburg Hospital. Mr. Dayd was an Air Force Veteran, he retired from Pennsy Supply Company with 35 years of service, a Steward of Teamster Union Local #776 and he enjoyed bowling and all types of...
Ahmmed Kamara's
Oct 24, 2008
"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Ahmmed Kamara's life ended suddenly on Friday, October 24, 2008. He was 29 years young and home with his wife and family at the time of this senseless act of violence. He leaves to celebrate his...
Gladys Barrow
Oct 22, 2008
"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Gladys Barrow 93 of South Third Street passed peacefully Wednesday October 22nd in the Spring Creek Rehabilitation Center. She was a self employed Seamstress who was a member of the Hillside Seventh Day Adventist Church. She...
Leonard Tyrone Smith
Oct 20, 2008
Leonard Tyrone Smith 58 of Shepherdstown, WV, passed at home October 20th, 2008. He was a disabled Vietnam War veteran who loved basketball. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Zenola Smith of Philadelphia; mother Estalene Smith of Maryland; two children, Rasheeta Brantley of Harrisburg and Jamal Hykiem Smith of Philadelphia; and his sister Regina Parker of Maryland; with...
Charles G. Gilmer "Salty"
Oct 14, 2008
"There is a place, I have been told, Beyond an open gate... " Charles G. Gilmer "Salty" 63 of Dauphin passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Salty was a Mechanic and Owner of Gilmer's Service Center on Division Street in Harrisburg. He was an Army Veteran, a member of the American Legion Post #1001, the National Rifle...
Toni Patterson
Oct 13, 2008
Toni Patterson, 61 of Market Street passed suddenly on Monday, October 13, 2008. She leaves her daughters; Marnnie Patterson, Mekeya Mills (Taraja) of Harrisburg and NaShell Elliott of Washington DC with 8 grandchildren. The family is appreciative of all acts of kindness.
Joan Marie Thomas
Oct 13, 2008
"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." Joan Marie (Moore) Thomas, 67, entered into God's eternal care on Monday, October 13, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born April 9, 1941 in Plainville, Connecticut to the late Johnson &...
James "Sarge" Wimms
Oct 12, 2008
"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 James "Sarge" Wimms 77, of North Progress Ave passed suddenly at home October 12th. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, retired engineer, Jehovah Witness and a...
Lilly Ofield Jones
Oct 7, 2008
Lilly Ofield Jones, 99, of Boas Street, Harrisburg peacefully passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2008 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born in Gibson, LA on February 24, 1909, daughter of the late Rev. Enoch and Lillian LaGarde. She was a graduate of the Rowland Reed School of Beauty Culture, was a retired Beautician, who owned Lilly's Beauty Salon...
Eugene Strainge
Oct 7, 2008
Eugene Strainge passed peacefully at home on North 18th Street leaving a number of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Private services were held at the Hooper Memorial Home Inc.
James W. Weatherly Jr
Sep 28, 2008
"Once in a lifetime you find a friend who not only touches your heart but also your soul" James W. Weatherly Jr. 85 of North 6th Street, passed peacefully in the home of his devoted son Walter Weatherly on Sunday September 28th, 2008. James was a retired employee of the New Cumberland Army Depot, coach of the old Foster Street...
Charlotte Jackson
Sep 25, 2008
Charlotte Jackson 75, formerly of Kensington Street passed peacefully in the Manor Care Nursing Home in Lebanon, PA on September 25th, 2008. She was a retired employee of the United States Printing Office in Washington D.C. Charlotte was born to the late Carrie Chase and Felix Jackson January 16th, 1933. She was also predeceased by her Aunt Catherine Tyler who...
Gloria M. Payton
Sep 22, 2008
"A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah yes these things I too will miss" Gloria M. Payton, 67 of Susquehanna Twp., passed peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2008 in Harrisburg Hospital. Gloria was the widow of the late Harold Payton and the daughter of the late Nevin Anderson and Willa Strickland. Although she had been a housewife for many...
Mason Peterson
Sep 20, 2008
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 Mason Peterson 57 of Hummel Street passed Saturday September 20th in Harrisburg Hospital. Mason was a proud laborer who loved house painting. He leaves to mourn two brothers David Peterson and Tony...
Fred Swanson Sr
Sep 15, 2008
"There's an open gate at the end of the road, through which each must go alone, and there is a light we cannot see Our Father calls His own." Fred Swanson Sr. 85 of North 4th Street passed peacefully September the 15th at Harrisburg Hospital. Fred was a former employee of the Market Square Presbyterian Church and a WWII veteran....
Katherine Bair
Sep 14, 2008
Miss me but let me go Katherine Bair of Wedgewood Hills Apts. passed peacefully at home Sept. 14, 2008 with family and friends. Katherine loved her family in addition to cooking and music. She leaves to mourn her daughters Charlotte Johnson, Elizabeth Bair, Wayne Bair III, brothers Edward, John and Donald Ramsey with sister Marian Hairston numerous grandchildren, and a...
Robert Dennis
Sep 13, 2008
"Once in a lifetime you find a friend who not only touches your heart but also your soul" Robert Dennis 71 of North 14th Street passed peacefully at home Saturday September 13th with family and friends by his side. Robert was a retired employee of the railroad, member of the American Legion Post 733, Air Force veteran, and was the...
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