Zane G. Phoenix II

Zane Grey Phoenix II, 66 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday December 23, 2016 in Hershey Medical Center. He was the son of the late Zane Grey Phoenix and Lucille Roots Phoenix.  He was a graduate of Central Dauphin East High School Class of 1967 and attended HACC and Lincoln University.  Zane had a passion for public service and began his working career at Goodwill Industries, the PA Department of Public Welfare, Harrisburg Parking Authority and was a former Harrisburg City Council Member. He continued his career in state government working for both the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, a career that spanned over 30 years, retiring as Deputy Chief of Staff Office of the Majority Leader.  Zane loved his family, enjoyed biking, a variety of music, vacationing at the beach and was an avid reader.  Zane is celebrated by 2 children; Jahmal Phoenix and Hannah Phoenix, 4 siblings; Charles Brian Phoenix, Cynthia Phoenix, Stephanie Phoenix, Cathi Phoenix and Fowlayna Zahir, 2 grands, 1 great-grand and a host of relatives and friends.