OBITUARIES

Wilhelmina D. Blair

Wilhelmina D. Blair

Dec 6, 2022

Wilhelmina D. Blair, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on December 6, 2022, in Carlisle, PA at the age of 85 years old.

 

Wilhelmina (Hogan) Blair was born on April 9, 1937 in West Philadelphia, PA, to William Hogan and Arphine Hogan.

 

She attended West Philadelphia High School where she graduated in 1955 and went on to...

Leslie M. Taylor

Leslie M. Taylor

Nov 27, 2022

Leslie M. Taylor, 57, was born on July 15, 1965 in Bronx, New York. She was the second child to her parents, William & Jeraldine Porter. She transitioned from earth to glory on November 27, with her husband by her side.

A graduate from the Day of Pentecost Christian Academy as well as the University of Phoenix where she received...

Tay'Andre K. Warren

Tay'Andre K. Warren

Nov 26, 2022

Tay’Andre Kasiem Lynnell Warren 17, jokingly known as “Fatty” within the family and close friends entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 26, 2022.  He was born Tuesday, July 26, 2005, oldest son of Frederick “Ricky” Guider and Lakisha “Kisha” Warren.  

Born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Tay’Andre loved his city. He received his education in the Harrisburg City Schools. Fatty...

Charles W. Harris

Charles W. Harris

Nov 25, 2022

Charles William Harris (affectionately known as Billy) was born on October 30th, 1957 in Harrisburg Pa. He was the son of Sallie R. Banks & George M. Banks (Both Predeceased). Birth Father, Wesley Harris. Billy was a multi-instrumentalist and a visual artist. He transitioned this life on Friday, November 25, 2022, near his childhood home as he succumbed to his...

Raul Negron

Raul Negron

Nov 22, 2022

Raul Negron was born on January 15th, 1949 on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, in the town of Caguas. He was the son of the late Jesus Negron and the late Eulalia Fontanez. He was also predeceased by 5 of his siblings. Even though his parents had passed away, he often spoke of them, especially his father who was...

Hazel Effie Coley Flourence

Hazel Effie Coley Flourence

Nov 18, 2022

Hazel Effie Coley Flourence, 92 years young, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, November 18, 2022 at home and surrounded by her family.  In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Hurmond Flourence, and her brothers; Willie, Lawrence and Joe Holland, as well as her sister Ella Howerton. Effie, was affectionately known as...

Lucy Mary Medley

Lucy Mary Medley

Nov 16, 2022

Lucy Mary Medley, age 101, of Canton, GA, entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Her memory will be forever cherished by her family. Services for Ms. Medley were held on November 22, 2022 at Heritage Funeral Home and Chapel, Marietta, GA. Local arrangements at Hooper Memorial Home, Inc. with her final disposition to be held at Indiantown...

Yolanda L. Powell

Yolanda L. Powell

Nov 12, 2022

Yolanda Laquanna Powell, 29 of Harrisburg, unexpectedly passed from this life to her new everlasting home on November 12, 2022. She was born on June 4, 1993 to Katherine Bowles and the late Lonnie W. Powell Sr. in Harrisburg, PA. Yolanda received her formal education through the Harrisburg City Schools. She later attended Job Corps to further her educational goals....

Doris I. Riley

Doris I. Riley

Nov 11, 2022

Doris I. Riley, 83 of Harrisburg, transitioned from this life on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Capital Rehabilitation & Health Center on Linglestown Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Doris was born on February 26, 1939, in Washington, DC. 

“Dack” as she was affectionately known as, was the daughter of the late Haywood Riley and the late Inez Hamilton Riley. She...

Greta J. Ewell

Greta J. Ewell

Nov 10, 2022

Greta J. Ewell transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, surrounded by her family and friends.Greta was born in Manassas, VA, to the late William S. and Sarah E. Ewell and preceded in death by her brothers, Carroll B. Ewell of Philadelphia, PA, and William E. Ewell of Harrisburg, PA,...

Karriem J. Parker Jr.

Karriem J. Parker Jr.

Nov 6, 2022

Karriem Parker, Jr., affectionately known as “Riem,” transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, November 6, 2022.  Karriem was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, July 7, 1995. He received his formal education in the Susquehanna Township School District and was a 2013 graduate of Susquehanna Township High School. Having the desire to further his education, he attended Harrisburg Area Community College...

Shirley A. Lewis

Shirley A. Lewis

Nov 2, 2022

Shirley Ann Lewis, the daughter of the late Ralph Lewis and the Gladys Doster Lewis was born on, Monday August 5, 1946.

She received her formal education from the Harrisburg School District, graduating from the former William Penn Sr. High School. While living in Harrisburg, Shirley worked for the Hamilton Grill the and The State Department as a Messenger....

Wallace L. Butler III

Wallace L. Butler III

Nov 2, 2022

Wallace Lee Butler III, born on June 23, 1991 in Harrisburg, PA to the parents of Lyndelle D. Butler and Wallace L. Butler II. Affectionately known as "Dude" by his mother, “Big Guy" by his father, and "Tres” by family and friends, he loved life!

 

Wallace’s personality was one that was not easily forgotten when you talked to him....

Sandra Olivia Franklin

Sandra Olivia Franklin

Oct 28, 2022

Sandra Olivia Franklin, 80 of Harrisburg passed away on October 28, 2022. Born on July 27, 1942, she is the daughter of to the late Samuel Jones and Cecelia Jones.

  Sandy, as she was affectionately known, retired from Berg Electronics before her passing. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, loved the Bahamas,  and she greatly enjoyed knitting, crocheting...

Thomas O. Lyons Jr.

Thomas O. Lyons Jr.

Oct 24, 2022

Thomas O. Lyons Jr., 66 of Harrisburg, PA gained his wings on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home. Thomas was born on August 8,1956 in Kingsport, TN to Daisy M. Taylor and the late Thomas O. Lyons Sr.

 

Thomas served time in the military and retired from Fry Communications. He enjoyed fishing, rooting for his team, The Washington...

Steven Andre Turner II

Steven Andre Turner II

Oct 20, 2022

Steven Andre Turner II was born in Harrisburg PA on May 30, 1977, one of four children born from the marriage of Loretta and Steven Andre Turner of Harrisburg PA.

 

Named “Most Flirtatious Eyes” in Kindergarten, Steve made friends everywhere he went. He was known as a supportive friend, the realest; the friend who will tell you the truth....

Tameka Maude Lee Hall

Tameka Maude Lee Hall

Oct 12, 2022

Tameka Maude Lee Hall, 57 of Harrisburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born on Friday, April 30, 1965 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Charles Bruner and the late Diane Cuff. Tameka’s bonus parents were George Hall from Philadelphia and Carol Meade from San Antonio, Texas. 

In addition to her parents, Tameka...

Everett Van Brown

Everett Van Brown

Oct 7, 2022



Everett Van Brown, 54 of Harrisburg passed peacefully at his residence

on October 7, 2022. He is the son of the late Mack Arthur Carter and

Deborah Brown.

 

Everett attended Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ, where he was a

member of the youth choir. He was educated in the Harrisburg City

Schools and graduated from Harrisburg...

Terrell L. Dean

Terrell L. Dean

Oct 6, 2022

Terrell L. Dean, is the son of the late Jaqueline M. Dean and Alfred M. Dorsey. He was born on July 25, 1972, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Terrell was an only child and he was the sunshine of his mother’s life. Terrell unexpectedly took his final breath on Thursday, October 6, 2022, surrounded by friends and family. Although, we are devastated...

Beverly Alea Presley

Beverly Alea Presley

Oct 2, 2022

Beverly Alea Presley was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 15, 1930, to William Dewey Robinson and Mary Ella Robinson (Merritt). Beverly’s mother died before her first birthday and she was raised by her father and stepmother, Thelma Lorese Robinson. Beverly graduated from high school as the Valedictorian and enrolled at Shaw University, where she met and fell in...