OBITUARIES

Joyce Payne

Joyce Payne

Dec 29, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Joyce Payne, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on December 29, 2025. She leaves a host of family and friends to cherish her memory.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Ronald Lee Goodrich, Sr.

Ronald Lee Goodrich, Sr.

Dec 26, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Ronald Lee Goodrich, Sr., who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on December 26, 2025. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Melquisedec Benitez-Marciano

Melquisedec Benitez-Marciano

Dec 24, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Melquisedec Benitez-Marciano, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on December 24, 2025. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Lynn Chaney

Brenda Lynn Chaney

Dec 22, 2025

Brenda Lynn Chaney, 65, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was called home by the Lord on Monday, December 22nd, at the West Shore UPMC Hospital, surrounded by friends and family.

Brenda was born on June 1st, 1960, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she also grew up and spent her life with her brothers and sisters. Brenda attended Harrisburg Area Schools, graduating from John Harris...

Mary Easter

Mary Easter

Dec 22, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mary Easter, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on December 22, 2025. She leaves a host of family and friends to cherish her memory.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Acie Hurt

Acie Hurt

Dec 18, 2025

Acie Hurt was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence meant so much to so many. He passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on April 30, 1942, in Milledgeville, Georgia, Acie lived a life rooted in hard work, love for family, and kindness toward others.

Acie was a gifted mechanic and the...

Katie Mae Lewis-Holifield

Katie Mae Lewis-Holifield

Dec 17, 2025

Katie Lewis-Holifield was born on September 27, 1953, in Mizpah, New Jersey. From the very beginning, her life was grounded in family, faith, and community; values she carried with her every step of the way. Affectionately known as “Ms. Katie” or simply “Mom” to many, she had a way of making people feel instantly welcome. Her warm smile, gentle spirit,...

Lisa M. Veney

Lisa M. Veney

Dec 8, 2025

Lisa Marcella Veney was born in Media, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1969, to the late Bishop Paul T. Veney, Sr., and Barbara Jean Veney.

Lisa began her education in the Harrisburg School District then at a private Christian School within her father’s church. She then attended Calvary Christian School, then John Harris High School, where she graduated in 1988. She sang...

Maria Antonia Vigon

Maria Antonia Vigon

Dec 6, 2025

Maria Antonia Vigon Del Busto was born on Tuesday, June 13, 1961, in Havana, Cuba. She ascended on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her loving children.

At the age of 18, Maria came to the United States in search of the American Dream, arriving from Cuba in 1980. She spent many of her younger years in Miami,...

David Lee Walker

David Lee Walker

Dec 6, 2025



Born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late James Walker and Jennie L. Walker, David was a spirited, determined, and loyal young man—qualities that followed him into adulthood. Affectionately known as a man tough as nails with a heart that showed itself in his own unique way, he transitioned surrounded by love and lifted by prayer. He was the baby of...

Eric Maurice Myers

Eric Maurice Myers

Dec 2, 2025

Eric Maurice Myers, born on July 15, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at home, surrounded by love. The sixth of seven children born to the late William R. and Constance R. Myers, Eric was deeply cherished by his parents and siblings. His upbringing in the Germantown section of Philadelphia shaped the compassion, strength, and...

Delores P. (Lawson) Ford

Delores P. (Lawson) Ford

Dec 2, 2025

Delores Patricia Lawson Ford was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on August 21, 1945. Delores was a lovely daughter of the late Herman Lawson, Sr., and Blanch Jeffries Lawson. She lived an eventful life until she went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2025. Her loving spirit will be greatly missed by her entire family and countless others...

Andrea Lillian Brown

Andrea Lillian Brown

Nov 29, 2025

Andrea Lillian Parson Brown was born May 29, 1942, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Vivian Parson (Jenkins) and Edwin Prigg Parson Sr. She graduated from John Harris High School in 1960 and Morgan State University in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in English. She then moved to Gary, Indiana, where she worked as an English teacher (having the pleasure...

Beatrice G. Brown

Beatrice G. Brown

Nov 27, 2025

Beatrice Lucille Gilchrist Brown, 83, died in her home in South Londonderry Township, surrounded by her family, on November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day. Her circle included her husband of 62 years, Dick Brown, her children Andy, Christine and Cathleen and nephew Fred, along with several of her grandchildren.

Bea was born on September 18th, 1942, to Edna Tewksbury Brown and William...

Elizabeth Ann Exum-Fitzhugh

Elizabeth Ann Exum-Fitzhugh

Nov 19, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Exum-Fitzhugh was welcomed into the family of Augustus and Mattie Elizabeth Exum on March 3, 1951, in the beautiful southeastern state of North Carolina. “Liz”, as she was affectionately called by those who loved her, was one of Five sisters, born and raised in Stokes, North Carolina. She peacefully took her last breath in the early morning hours...

Jennifer Knapp

Jennifer Knapp

Nov 16, 2025

Jennifer Jane Knapp, 69, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Ephrata Hospital.

Jennifer was the daughter of the late Lola Vee and Ed Wilson, and was born on September 17th, 1956, in Sycamore, Illinois. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Mike and Greg Wilson.

Jennifer was a graduate of Millersville University (B.S. Psychology) and...

Dr. Charles Wesley Harris

Dr. Charles Wesley Harris

Nov 15, 2025

DR. CHARLES WESLEY HARRIS

Charles Wesley Harris, affectionately known as “C” and “Charlie” by family members and friends, was born on September 12, 1927, in Lee County (Auburn), Alabama. He was the third of six children of the late John Wesley and Leila Magby Harris. While growing up in the rural Auburn area he attended the historic (Rosenwald) Longwood Elementary School....

Sarah Wilkinson

Sarah Wilkinson

Nov 15, 2025

Sarah Louise Wilkinson, 63, of Steelton, Pennsylvania, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, November 15th, after a 3-year battle with Ovarian Cancer at the Harrisburg Hospital, surrounded by friends and family.

Sarah was born on February 1st, 1962, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Gardners, Pennsylvania, and attended South Middleton Schools. She later moved to Steelton and attended...

Alfred R. Cloud Sr.

Alfred R. Cloud Sr.

Nov 15, 2025

Today, we honor the life of Alfred Roosevelt Cloud, known as "Big Al". He was 83 when he transitioned on November 15, 2025, at 12:20 am, at UPMC Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg, PA. Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to Allbright Cloud and Gertro Moore, Alfred spent years celebrating his birthday on August 1-only to later discover his actual birthday...

Clifford M. Evans

Clifford M. Evans

Nov 14, 2025

Clifford M. Evans, 72, died November 14, 2025, at his home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, West Hanover Township, releasing him from a decades-long battle with serious illness and injury. A private memorial service will be held with immediate family. But in true Clifford-spirit, a Celebration of Life for family and friends will be planned for Spring 2026.

The only child of Lula...