OBITUARIES

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...

Lillie Mae Cundiff

Lillie Mae Cundiff

Mar 19, 2010

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Lillie Mae Cundiff passed peacefully Friday March 19th in Spring Creek Nursing Home. Lillie loved Gospel Music and was Deaconess of the St Paul's Missionary Baptist Church. She was also a devoted housewife and mother to...

Joseph N. Hicks

Joseph N. Hicks

Mar 18, 2010

Miss me but let me go Joseph N. Hicks 79 of North 5 Street passed peacefully Thursday March 18 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was a retired employee of Paul Levin Produce Company and a WWII veteran. He leaves to mourn his devoted wife Dorothy, daughter Brenda Hicks with his sister Evelyn Austin and a host of other relatives and friends....

Enos W. Sloane

Enos W. Sloane

Mar 12, 2010

Enos W. Sloane, 83, of Harrisburg, peacefully entered into eternal life March 12, 2010 at Osteopathic Community General Hospital. Enos "Bunny Pete" Sloane embraced the sunset of this life following a lengthy illness with loving family around him. Enos "Pop-Pop" Sloane was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was the last surviving sibling of the late Lucille (Lawson) and Dabner Sloane....

Anna "Sissy" E. Payne

Anna "Sissy" E. Payne

Mar 11, 2010

Anna "Sissy" E. Payne, 76, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Sissy was born in Harrisburg on February 11, 1934 to Mary Dovel Payne and Frank Payne. She was employed at OIC as bookkeeper; she was a member of Camp Curtain Mitchell United Methodist Church, but faithfully attended Trinity Church of God. She enjoyed sports,...

Mary Grace Leaks

Mary Grace Leaks

Mar 2, 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." Mary Grace Leaks 63 of North 16th Street passed peacefully Tuesday March 2, 2010. Mary used to work for the old 5 & 10 store which was on Market Street in Harrisburg....

Richard Ollie Brown

Richard Ollie Brown

Feb 28, 2010

Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to Look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will. Richard Ollie Brown 75 passed peacefully Sunday Feb. 28, 2010 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was a retired employee of AMP and member of Harris AME Church. He was an Usher, Trustee and Chief Cook in...

Irma W. Burrell

Irma W. Burrell

Feb 21, 2010

When I come to the end of my Journey And traveled my last weary mile... " Irma W. (Weatherspoon) Burrell, 71, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Community General Hospital. Irma retired with more than 30 years of service from the Commonwealth of PA, the department of Transportation. She was a member of Covenant Community Church,...

Tanya M. Burgess

Tanya M. Burgess

Feb 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." On Saturday February 20, 2010, Tanya M. Burgess 54 of Maclay Street passed from the loving embrace of her family into the loving gentle arms of God. She was a member of...