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Duane Eggleston

Duane Eggleston

Jul 4, 2006

A tribute in honor of Duane Eggleston, who passed the fourth of July in his 49th year at home, will be hosted by his family; wife Diana, child Deia, siblings Loretha Ware, Gayle Patricia Craig, James George and Lewis Eggleston and a grandchild at the Hooper Memorial Home Inc., Tuesday July 11th at 12 noon, viewing at 11.

William Montez Gray

William Montez Gray

Jun 23, 2006

William Montez Gray II, age 43, formerly of Harrisburg Pennsylvania, an employee of the Fairfax Juvenile Domestic Relations Court of Virginia passed suddenly on June 23, 2006 in Hershey Medical Center. "Monty" was born on January 5, 1963, in Harrisburg to Rev. William M. Gray Sr. and Nancy Gray-Connor of Indiana, PA. He attended Shippensburg University where he received his...

Arturo Cardenas

Arturo Cardenas

Jun 22, 2006

Arturo Cardenas de la calle North 14th fellecio Junio 22 en su 25th ano su Madre Mirta Ortiz y su tres ninos Jonathan, Antony y Yamala Cardenas, hermanas Marisol Muniz, Yesenia Santana, Elia Delgado y Alma Delgado, hermanos Rafael Ortiz, Joel y Wilfredo Cardenas con otros familia y amigos van a celebar la vida del. En la Hooper Memorial Home...

Connie Arnold

Connie Arnold

Jun 16, 2006

A tribute in honor of Connie Arnold, formerly of State Street and Spring Creek, who passed peacefully June 16 in her 97th year, will be hosted by her grandchild Irene Ann Ridgeway, husband Charles, and a host of other relatives and friends in the Hooper Memorial Home Inc. Wednesday June 21st at 11AM. We thank you all for your kindness...

Bobbie Rae Edwards

Bobbie Rae Edwards

Jun 10, 2006

A tribute in honor of Bobbie Rae Edwards, 60, of North Sixth Street will be held in McLamb Memorial Church of the Living God Saturday at 12 noon by her daughter Michelle Edwards and other relatives and friends. She passed June 10th, 2006 and was formerly an employee of PA Blue Shield. Hooper Memorial Home Inc.

Joan Francis Potter Smallwood Giddens

Joan Francis Potter Smallwood Giddens

Jun 8, 2006

Joan Francis Potter Smallwood Giddens, the youngest daughter of the late Daniel and Fannie Potter, was born April 11, 1934 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She touched the face of God on Thursday, June 8, 2006 and passed from this life into eternal life at the Harrisburg Hospital. She received her formal education in the Harrisburg School System, graduating from William Penn...

John Morrow

John Morrow

Jun 6, 2006

A tribute in honor of John Morrow will be in the Hooper Memorial Home Inc. Thursday, June 15th at 11AM, viewing at 10, with his children Reatha Holmes, James Morrow, and brother William White and other relatives and friends. John was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and the Elks lodge #359. His interment will be in Paxtang Cemetery. The...

Willia Mae Hunter

Willia Mae Hunter

Jun 4, 2006

Willia Mae Hunter passed peacefully on June 4th 2006 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in her 51st year. Willia Mae was employed as a Nursing Assistant working throughout the community in various Hospitals and Nursing Homes. She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, and served on the choir and volunteered her services at the Edgemont Community Center. Willia...

John D. Oglesby

John D. Oglesby

Jun 2, 2006

A tribute in honor of John D. Oglesby, 81, whose passing occurred at home with family and friends Friday, June 2nd will be in the Hooper Memorial Home Inc., Wednesday June 7th at 11AM; viewing Tuesday at 6PM. This tribute will be conducted by his devoted wife Murlena, children Nancy Burgess, Oscar Holmes Jr., Daisy Jackson, Wilbur Turner, Ruth Lackey,...

Emma Lumpkin

Emma Lumpkin

May 30, 2006

The family of Emma Lumpkin with the Hooper Memorial Home Inc. will host her home going service Monday, June 5th at 11AM in her church the Mt. Calvary Church of God In Christ with viewing at 10. Emma was in her 70th year at her passing Tuesday, May 30th. She was a self employed Child Care provider who loved gardening...

Jeanette Ann "Cookie" Rowe

Jeanette Ann "Cookie" Rowe

May 27, 2006

The family of Jeanette Ann "Cookie" Rowe will host a tribute to her on Thursday, 11AM in her Capital Presbyterian Church. "Cookie" as she was affectionately known was a member of the Musolit Club, Girl Scout leader and past member of the West Minister Fellowship. She was also a retired manager of the Harrisburg Hilton and Towers. Her passing which...

Frank James Duncan

Frank James Duncan

May 17, 2006

Frank James Duncan, 91 passed peacefully at home Wednesday, May 17th surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Duncan retired from Mechanicsburg Navel Depot with 34 years of service. He was a WWII Veteran and member of the Church of God & Saints of Christ, he was also a Deacon, Trustee, Superintendent of the Sabbath School and Choir member. His life...

Ulysses Allen Providence

Ulysses Allen Providence

May 12, 2006

The family, daughters Gwenavere Wooten and Patricia Young, with seven garndchildren of Ulysses Allen Providence, 93, formerly of Harrisburg will host a tribute to their father in the Hooper Memorial Home Inc.Friday May 19th at 11AM with viewing at 10. Ulysses played professional basketball while in Harrisburg and became the first black referee here. he was also a WWII Vet....

Ella C. Kennerly,

Ella C. Kennerly,

May 8, 2006

A tribute to the life of Ella C. Kennerly, 96 of South Carolina, will be hosted by her family Monday May 15th , in her church the New Light Methodist Church in Orangeburg, S.C. She was brought to Harrisburg by her family and passed in Harrisburg Hospital May 8th. Her interment will be in her church cemetery. Her children Doretha...

Ruth Virginia Jones

Ruth Virginia Jones

May 6, 2006

Ruth Virginia Jones passed at home on Saturday, May 6th in her 67th year. Ruth worked in sales, loved cooking, entertaining and playing cards. She leaves to celebrate her life, 4 children; Tera Darlene Tucker (Shellie), Vincent, Alfred and Thaddeus Huntley, her siblings, Mary Eagle, Lessie Leak and Melvin Allen, 6 grand and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be...

Paula Ann Godbee

Paula Ann Godbee

May 6, 2006

Paula Ann Godbee passed peacefully on Saturday, May 6th at Harrisburg Hospital in her 57th year. Paula was born in Brooklyn, New York to Dorothy Robinson Godbee and the late Paul Godbee. Paula loved her family and enjoyed cooking and crocheting. Her life will be celebrated by her, mother, Dorothy Godbee of New York, her 5 children, Dionne Everett, Nicole...

Lee Velma Lewis Thames

Lee Velma Lewis Thames

May 4, 2006

The family of Lee Velma Thames, 91 of Townhouse Apartments will host a tribute to her life on Tuesday May 9th in her church The People's Community Baptist Church at 11AM with viewing at 10. She passed May 4th. She was a former 40 year member of the North 17th Street Church of God, deaconess, usher and started the Noon...

Floyd Gerrell Majette

Floyd Gerrell Majette

May 2, 2006

Floyd Gerrell Majette was born to the late Arthur and Virginia Majette on January 12, 1931 in Rich Square, North Carolina and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Floyd was preceded in death by 10 of his siblings, Arthur Armstrong Majette, Claude Lee Majette, Jessie Mae Strawter, Sidney Corine Majette, Audrey Mae Majette, Bernice Reed,...

Dorothy Lee Johnson

Dorothy Lee Johnson

Apr 23, 2006

Dorothy Lee Johnson passed peacefully on Sunday, April 23rd at Harrisburg Hospital in her 79th year. Ms. Johnson, daughter of the late, John Butler and Pauline Arrington, retired from Pomeroy's Department Store and was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church. She also attended William Penn and graduated as a cosmetologist from Calder's Building of Cosmetology. Dorothy enjoyed sports and...

Vada Jean Carter Richardson

Vada Jean Carter Richardson

Apr 21, 2006

Vada J. Carter Richardson of Hale Ave. passed peacefully on Friday, April 21st at Community General Hospital in her 76th year. Ms. Richardson, the daughter of the late, James and Lillian Carter was a business woman, owner and operator of Richardson and Associates, started by her late husband, Arthur Richardson, including a general store and real estate company. Vada was...

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