OBITUARIES

Nehemiah Burrell

Nehemiah Burrell

Mar 18, 2008

Nehemiah Burrell, of Lower Paxton Twp., passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He was born October 10, 1933 in Akron, Alabama to the late Josh and Victoria Burrell. Nehemiah lived and worked in Lackawanna and Buffalo, New York at the Bethlehem Steel Mill. He was transferred to the Bethlehem Steel Mill in Pennsylvania where he met and married his devoted...

Carl Benito Bryant

Carl Benito Bryant

Mar 17, 2008

Carl was born on December 12, 1944 to the late Joseph Spurgeon and Annie Bess Bryant in Steelton, PA. The Lord blessed his transition into eternal rest on Monday, March 17, 2008. Carl lived in Steelton on Mohn Street with his brothers William, who predeceased him, and Ronald; his sisters, Josephine, Eva, Lillie, all of whom also predeceased him, Marie...

Archie Spruill Harris

Archie Spruill Harris

Mar 17, 2008

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose Archie Spruill Harris was born in Halifax County, North Carolina, on January 24, 1928. He was one of four children born to his loving parents, Sterling, Sr. and Eva Harris of Littleton, North Carolina. He answered God's call to eternal rest on Monday, March 17, 2008. His formal...

Sidney Andrew Dickason Sr

Sidney Andrew Dickason Sr

Mar 16, 2008

"There's an open gate at the end of the road" Sidney A. Dickason Sr., 83, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, March 16, 2008. He was born in Roncevert W. Virginia on June 24, 1924 to the late Sidney A. Dickason and Cleo Haynes Dickason Blakey. Mr. Dickason retired from the Federal Government, working in Public Relations; an Army Veteran...

Harold D. Medley

Harold D. Medley

Mar 15, 2008

"There's a journey we all must take alone" Harold D. Medley (Cooper) 49 of Penbrook passed March 15, 2008 in Community General Hospital. He loved and worked at being a Director of Operations for the Central Dauphin Area Basketball Association. He was also head coach for the Central Penn College Women's Basketball in Enola. He leaves to mourn his beloved...

Lillian "Mom Mom" Jennings

Lillian "Mom Mom" Jennings

Mar 12, 2008

LILLIAN JENNINGS Affectionately Known As "Mom Mom" Sunrise: March 14, 1921 Sunset: March 12, 2008 Lillian "Mom Mom" Jennings, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Born March 14, 1921, in Lynchburg Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Maggie M. Marshall. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55...

Torrance Dorrell Daly

Torrance Dorrell Daly

Mar 12, 2008

Torrance D. Daly 35, fondly known as "2Fee", passed suddenly on Thursday, March 12, 2008 in Hershey Medical Center. Torrance a loving and giving person graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School; she received her Master's Degree at the University of Shippensburg and worked as a claims analyst for EDS. Torrance was also a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi, enjoyed...

Jimmy Carlos Smith

Jimmy Carlos Smith

Feb 27, 2008

Jimmy Carlos Smith, 43 of Wilson Parkway passed suddenly in Harrisburg Hospital Wednesday February 27th. "Jimmy Black" as he was affectionately known worked for Support Solutions and he loved Basketball, Music and Fishing. Jimmy leaves to mourn his beloved father James H. Smith Jr., children Taushae Barber, Robin Freeman, Jimmy C. Smith, siblings Stacey Smith, Angela McLeod, Sharell Rickard and...

Abbie V. Ross

Abbie V. Ross

Feb 22, 2008

Abbie V. Ross 95; passed peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2008 at Colonial Park Care Center. She worked as a domestic, was an avid sports fan, loved going to Atlantic City and enjoyed spending time with family. She leaves a niece Elizabeth (Sissy Balls) Powell, a great-niece and caretaker Valerie Waller and a host of relatives and friends. Her life...

Shannon G. Arter

Shannon G. Arter

Feb 21, 2008

Shannon G. Arter 36 of Liberty Street passed peacefully Thursday February 21st in Harrisburg Hospital leaving to mourn her mother Donna Arter, father Otis Nash, son Khiri Arter, siblings Lauren Arter, Monica Nash, and Kahlil Nash. Also mourning Shannon are her maternal grandparents Richard and Rose Arter, paternal grandparent Willa Nash, nieces Jayle and Jaiden, and a close companion Duran...

Reginald Duran Mitchell

Reginald Duran Mitchell

Feb 19, 2008

Do not stand by my grave and weep, for I am not there, I do not sleep. Reginald Duran Mitchell 46 of Edison Village passed suddenly February 19th at home. Reginald was a member of Local 1180 who loved Fishing and Sports. He will be missed by his siblings Felisa Mitchell, Katrika Gates, Sheila Dobins, Larry, Robert, Jeffrey, Anthony and...

John Henry Booker

John Henry Booker

Feb 17, 2008

John Henry Booker of Susquehanna Twp., passed peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at home amongst family at the age of 87. Mr. Booker, a devoted husband and father retired from New Cumberland Army Depot with 33 years of service, graduated from Hampton (Inst.) University, was a member of Hampton's Alumni Association, OMIK Ham Radio Association and Capital Presbyterian Senior...

James N. Dennis

James N. Dennis

Feb 8, 2008

"To everything there is a season" James N. Dennis 63 passed peacefully at home in Philadelphia, with his family at his side on Friday, February 8, 2008. He retired from the United States Post Office, he was an Air Force veteran and he loved bowling, baseball and fishing. Dennis leaves to celebrate his life and memory his devoted companion, Delores...

Howard Smith Sr

Howard Smith Sr

Feb 7, 2008

"God saw the road was getting rough, the hills too hard to climb... " Howard Smith Sr. 82 passed peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Golden Living Care Center in Camp Hill. Howard retired from Roadway Express as a driver; he was an Army veteran, a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, a driver for Hooper Memorial Home,...

Clarence R. Williams Sr

Clarence R. Williams Sr

Feb 6, 2008

"To everything there is a Season" Clarence R. Williams Sr., 71, fondly known as "Meatball" passed suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Clarence retired from the Post Office as a Mechanic; he was a member of the Harrisburg Postal Gun Club, an Air Force Veteran, an avid sportsman, he played football, basketball and baseball and enjoyed fishing and...

Clarence R. Williams Sr

Clarence R. Williams Sr

Feb 6, 2008

"To everything there is a Season" Clarence R. Williams Sr., 71, fondly known as "Meatball" passed suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Clarence retired from the Post Office as a Mechanic; he was a member of the Harrisburg Postal Gun Club, an Air Force Veteran, an avid sportsman, he played football, basketball and baseball and enjoyed fishing and...

Jeanette S. Hayes

Jeanette S. Hayes

Feb 2, 2008

"Once in a lifetime you find a friend who not only touches your heart but also your soul" Jeanette S. Hayes 94, widow of the late Jasper G. Hayes, passed peacefully in Community General Hospital on Saturday, February 2, 2008. She was a retired educator from the Craven School District in New Bern, NC, a member of the St. Cyprians...

Lois Graham

Lois Graham

Jan 31, 2008

Do not stand by my grave and weep, for I am not there. I do not sleep. Lois Graham 62, devoted wife of Robert Graham passed peacefully at home on Progress Ave. with family and friends January 31st, 2008. Lois was a manager in a retail store and member of the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sr. Pastor Charles Meile....

Ms Barbara Patterson

Ms Barbara Patterson

Jan 27, 2008

Miss me but let me go Ms Barbara Patterson 84 of South 17th Street passed peacefully January 27, 2008 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired employee of the Federal Government. Barbara was a Charter Member, fundraiser and Usher of the Tabernacle Baptist Church as well as a community activist. Missing her but letting her go are her children John...

Kenneth R. Hobbs III

Kenneth R. Hobbs III

Jan 24, 2008

"Once in a lifetime you find a friend who not only touches your heart but also your soul" Kenneth R. Hobbs III 56 passed suddenly January 24 in Harrisburg Hospital. Kenneth was working for the United States Office as an Expeditor when he passed. He loved Penn State Football and heated political discussions. Missing him but letting him go is...