OBITUARIES

Melinda Blanton

Melinda Blanton

Dec 16, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Ms. Melinda Blanton, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on December 16, 2024. She leaves a host of family and friends to cherish her memory.

Please keep the family of Ms. Blanton in your thoughts and prayers. 

Delores Taylor

Delores Taylor

Dec 14, 2024

Delores Taylor, 90, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1934, in Harrisburg to the late Thomas and Mae Hall.

Delores was educated in the Harrisburg School System and retired from PA Blue Shield and later the Harrisburg School District. She was a hard worker and a woman...

Rochelle Roberts

Rochelle Roberts

Dec 11, 2024

Rochelle Roberts, 67 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in Hershey Medical Center. She was predeceased by her parents John M. Roberts and Lorraine (Banks) Roberts, her daughter, Nacola Roberts, and brothers, Gerodis Williams Sr, Marion Williams, Alvin Roberts and Mahoney John Roberts. Rochelle was born on August 1, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and later moved to...

Joseph L. Maynard

Joseph L. Maynard

Dec 10, 2024

Joseph L. Maynard was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on January 21, 1972, to Judith A. Finley and Joseph N. White. Joseph made his earthly transition on December 10, 2024.

Joseph attended Harrisburg School District – William Penn Vo-Tech and completed his education in the Job Corps.

Joseph was a very likable person who loved to use his talent for singing and rapping....

Odessa Alexander

Odessa Alexander

Dec 1, 2024

Odessa Alexander was born on November 26, 1948, in Portsmouth, Ohio. After graduating from high school, she embarked on a fulfilling career at Penn National, where she built lifelong friendships with her colleagues and made meaningful contributions. She joyfully retired after dedicating many years to the company and continued to enjoy retiree events and gatherings.

In her free time, Odessa found...

Shaquai L. Chisholm

Shaquai L. Chisholm

Dec 1, 2024

Shaquai L. Chisholm, 31, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital after years of health complications. She was born on June 29, 1993, in Washington D.C., to James S. Hairston Jr. of Harrisburg and Novella T. Chisholm of Maryland.

Shaquai graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster and enjoyed spending time with...

Jenell B. Allen

Jenell B. Allen

Nov 28, 2024

Jenell Bernice (Bryant) Allen July 16, 1934 – November 28, 2024   Jenell Bernice (Bryant) Allen, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on July 16, 1934, in Perla, Arkansas, she was the beloved daughter of Willie C. Bryant and Cleo D. Bryant.  

Jenell was a devoted wife to the late...

Henry Boulware, Jr.

Henry Boulware, Jr.

Nov 27, 2024

Reverend Henry Walker Boulware, Jr., son of Barbara Ann Hill Boulware and Reverend Henry Walker Boulware, Sr., was born on September 17, 1948, in Guilford County, North Carolina. He departed this life on November 27, 2024.

 Henry was a graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant and Air...

Nora L. Alexander

Nora L. Alexander

Nov 26, 2024

Nora L. Alexander was born on January 28, 1932, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Will and Essie Pattillo. She lived a life defined by unwavering dedication, resilience, and love.

Blessed with an incredible voice, Nora’s musical talent was recognized early, earning her a scholarship that spoke to her remarkable gift. Though life led her down a different path, her devotion...

Geneva Mills

Geneva Mills

Nov 21, 2024

Geneva Mills, affectionately known as ‘Sister’, was born on November 19, 1941, in Foreman Arkansas to the late Ernest Muldrew and the late Maxine Caldwell Muldrew.

She received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District and graduated from Willam Penn with the class of 1961. She married Willie J Kelly in which that union bore two children, Larry and Vicki....

Kesia Alston

Kesia Alston

Nov 18, 2024

Kesia Alston transitioned into eternal life on November 18, 2024, at the age of 61. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Portia Slaughter Jones and Frank Jones Sr. Uncle Joey Slaughter, sister Roxanne Jones, and nephew Richard Steptoe. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, New York in 1981. After graduation she attended Crown Business School for...

Connie Lynn Brangman

Connie Lynn Brangman

Nov 18, 2024

Connie Lynn Brangman graced this world with her infectious laugh and unwavering love for family and animals. Born on August 25th, 1963.

She leaves to cherish her husband, Rev. W. Ouemonde Brangman, her children Calae and Cal J Steede, her mother Janet Ford (Charles – deceased) and her siblings Glen Ford, Jannell Ford (David), Kim Deshields (Mitchell), and Candy Williams (Mark)....

Marjorie Joanna Lester

Marjorie Joanna Lester

Nov 17, 2024

Marjorie Joanna Lester (Butter Cups), retired from H.B. Reese Candy Company, was born on July 4, 1949, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, and passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Marjorie was the devoted wife of the late Richard E. Lester and the...

Berneta Smith

Berneta Smith

Nov 15, 2024

“In Loving Memory of Berneta Walker Smith”

On the glorious sunrise of October 13, 1940, Berneta Walker Smith (affectionally known as Boo) was born. Berneta left this life at sunset on November 15, 2024, with her grandson (Grady) at her side at Penn State Medical Center. Her family is deeply saddened by her passing.

Berneta is survived by her daughter Kiffinee Smith...

Carol L. Seay

Carol L. Seay

Nov 11, 2024

Carol Lee Seay was born October 12, 1954, in Harrisburg PA. She is predeceased by her loving parents Patricia and Thomas Glasper Sr., brothers Thomas Glasper Jr., and her daughter Sonya Glasper. 

Carol received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District. She was a member of the first graduating class of the merged William Penn and John Harris high schools.

Carol...

Richard James, III

Richard James, III

Nov 9, 2024

Richard Charles James III was born on December 8, 1941 in the city of Thomasville, Georgia to his parents, Richard Charles James II and Lula Mae Armster James. He died peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 82.

Richard Charles James III was a Civil Rights activist, a public speaker, a broadcast and podcast professional, a published poet,...

Joe Louis Logan

Joe Louis Logan

Nov 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joe Logan

Joe Logan, 85, peacefully passed away on November 8th, 2024, at his home in Harrisburg, PA.

Born on November 28, 1938, in Sumter, SC, Joe was the son of the late Elijah Logan and Rosa Lee Hicks.

Joe received his primary education in Sumter, SC, and began his career working at the Penn Harris Hotel and Gulf...

Reginald Courts

Reginald Courts

Nov 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Reginald Courts, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on November 7, 2024. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

The obituary and service information will be forthcoming.

Please keep the Courts Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Larry Reid

Larry Reid

Nov 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Reid, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on November 7, 2024. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Services for Mr. Reid will be provided by Bragg Funeral Home in Patterson, New Jersey.

Please keep the Reid family in your thoughts and...

Christine C. Massey

Christine C. Massey

Nov 3, 2024

Christine Carrie Massey, 88 of Mechanicsburg, PA passed peacefully on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Lilly Mae Mitchell and born on December 25, 1935 in Columbus, Georgia. She was also predeceased by her children; Shirley Mitchell, Teresa Bagwell and Ronald Rogers, siblings; Jimmy, Frank, and Rudolph Mitchell. Christine, was a...

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