OBITUARIES

Eugene Selvey

Eugene Selvey

Apr 6, 2009

"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." Eugene Selvey 80 of North 6th Street passed Monday April 6th in Select Specialty Rehabilitation Center. He was a former employee of the former Olmsted Air Force base, also TRW and a...

Mary E. Rockmore

Mary E. Rockmore

Apr 3, 2009

"Please don't say that I gave up, just say I gave in. Don't say I lost the battle, for it was God's war to lose or win." Mary E. Rockmore, 84, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday April 3, 2009. She was a retiree of the Commonwealth of PA and an employee of the old Penn Harris Hotel. Mary enjoyed...

Venancio Narvaez

Venancio Narvaez

Mar 28, 2009

Venancio Narvaez 80 of Balm Street passed Saturday March 28 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was an ardent worker who loved his Church, St Francis of Assisi. He also had a passion for Dominos and family, especially his grandchildren. Missing him but letting him go are his wife Marcela Narvaez, children Edwin, Angela, Ivan, Daisy and Judy Narvaez, Nancy Camacho and...

Gregory Oliver, Sr

Gregory Oliver, Sr

Mar 27, 2009

Gregory Oliver, Sr. "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Gregory "Smitty" Oliver Sr,, of Walnut Street, passed peacefully March 27 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, a United States Air Force Veteran, an office Manager of...

Andrew Lee Greene

Andrew Lee Greene

Mar 24, 2009

Small B/W and Flag "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Mr. Andrew Lee Greene 92 of Union Deposit Road, passed peacefully at home Tuesday March 24th with family and friends. Andrew was a WWII Army Veteran with a passion for photography, reading,...

Stanley Harvey Womack

Stanley Harvey Womack

Mar 19, 2009

"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." Stanley Harvey Womack 78 of Colonial Club Road passed peacefully at home March 19, 2009. Stan was a Member and Trustee of St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a lifetime...

William E. Smith JR

William E. Smith JR

Mar 9, 2009

Miss me but let me go William E. (Billy) Smith JR the son of William and Mattie Smith SR was born in Seattle Washington on April 12, 1964. He received his education in Harrisburg and graduated in 1982. He worked for QRP in Harrisburg. He was an avid Steelers fan and loved the outdoors, his children and family until his...

William S. Pollard, Jr

William S. Pollard, Jr

Mar 8, 2009

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" William (Bill) S. Pollard, Jr., 67, of Rudy Road, Harrisburg, passed at home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Bill as he was fondly known was the son of the late Romaine and William S. Pollard Sr., reared in Steelton, and retired from...

Rafael Antonio Martinez

Rafael Antonio Martinez

Feb 24, 2009

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home Rafael A. Martinez 62 of South Summit Street passed peacefully February 24, 2009 in Spring Creek Nursing Home. He was a Vietnam Veteran with a service connected disability who was honored by the late Lieutenant Governor Catherine Knoll. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael Novosel. M.O.H. Capital...

Louis Phillip Roberts

Louis Phillip Roberts

Feb 10, 2009

Louis Phillip Roberts was born to the late Louis W. and Annie Barksdale Roberts in Warren County, Virginia. They later moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where he assisted his father in building houses. His parents sent him to North Carolina to visit family during the summer and he always lamented about how much he enjoyed the train rides. He graduated from...

Mr. Beverly Sample

Mr. Beverly Sample

Feb 9, 2009

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Mr. Beverly Sample, 83, passed peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2009 at his home in Camp Hill, PA. He was predeceased by his wife Flossie and retired from Mechanicsburg Navel Supply. He was an Army World War II Veteran, a member of Shiloh COGIC, the American Legion Post...

Sarah Louisa Selvey

Sarah Louisa Selvey

Feb 8, 2009

"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 Sarah Louisa Selvey, Centurion plus three (103) passed peacefully Sunday February 8th, 2009 in the Golden Living Nursing Home. She was a retired employee of the Federal Government who loved her...

Ralph W. George

Ralph W. George

Jan 31, 2009

"Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still" Ralph W. George, 86, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Harrisburg Hospital. Ralph a decorated Army Veteran, receiving numerous service awards including; 2 Bronze Stars, the EAME Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal and the World War II Victory Medal, retired from the New Cumberland Army...

Elizabeth Watts Smith

Elizabeth Watts Smith

Jan 27, 2009

"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 Elizabeth Watts Smith, 77 of North 5th Street passed peacefully in Harrisburg Hospital January 27th, 2009 at 11:30AM. Elizabeth retired after over thirty years of government service in Mechanicsburg, PA. She...

Leora D. Reid

Leora D. Reid

Jan 10, 2009

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Leora D. Reid, 79, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2009 in Colonial Park Care Center. She was born October 15, 1929 to the late Blain Young and Tennie Butler Young in Highpoint, North Carolina. As a child she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and after...

Hylda S. Jordan

Hylda S. Jordan

Jan 5, 2009

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile" Hylda S. Jordan passed peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2009 in Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab Center. Ms. Jordan retired as a Surgical Technician at Mercer Hospital in Trenton, New Jersey. She was a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles...

Earl J. Taylor

Earl J. Taylor

Jan 3, 2009

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Earl J. Taylor, 83, passed January 3, 2009 at Select Specialties Hospital. Mr. Taylor retired from the Commonwealth of PA, the Department of Health & Welfare, he was an Army Veteran and a member of Mt. Calvary COGIC. He leaves to celebrate his life and memory, his devoted...

Russell R. Jenkins Sr

Russell R. Jenkins Sr

Jan 2, 2009

Russell R. Jenkins Sr., 68, passed Friday, January 2, 2009. He was Founder and President of Jenkins Fuel Oil. He was a member of Shiloh Church of God in Christ. He enjoyed serving the community and being a blessing to those in need. He leaves with precious memories, his devoted wife, Thelma V. Jenkins and four children; Rose M. Jenkins,...

Linda Rossum

Linda Rossum

Jan 2, 2009

"When I come to the end of my journey and travel my last weary mile" Linda Rossum, 59, passed peacefully on Friday, January 2nd in Spring Creek Nursing Facility. Linda retired from the Commonwealth of PA, the Department of Transportation; she was also a member of Lingo Memorial COGIC and enjoyed reading. Linda leaves to celebrate her life and memory,...

James L. Pitts

James L. Pitts

Jan 1, 2009

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" James L. Pitts, 82, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 1st in the Lebanon VA Hospital. Prior to Mr. Pitts' retirement, he was employed with the Harrisburg Police Dept., the Human Relations Commission and the Harrisburg School District. He was also an Army Veteran; a member of The Greater...