OBITUARIES

Patricia Cooper

Patricia Cooper

Jan 21, 2022

 

Patricia Ann (White) Cooper of Harrisburg passed peacefully with her son and daughter by her side on January 21, 2022. Pat was born in Toledo, OH to the late James A. White Sr. and Jannie Mae (Grant) White. She was also preceded by her siblings: Johnny “Butch”, Ricky, Gloria, and Henry.

Pat professed he faith in Christ at an...

Lydia Ortiz Caraballo

Lydia Ortiz Caraballo

Jan 20, 2022

Lydia Ortiz Caraballo nació un 20 de Mayo del 1938 en Adjuntas, PR y murió un 20 de Enero del 2022 a la edad de 83 años.

Lydia fue una excelente hija, madre, esposa y abuela. Amada por toda su familia y dejó una huella en todas personas que la conocieron por su personalidad y siempre tenía una sonrisa y...

Deacon Alphonso Joppy

Deacon Alphonso Joppy

Jan 19, 2022

Alphonso was born October 17, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Robert L. Joppy, Sr. and Ella (Diggs) Joppy. He was the sixth of ten children and received his formal education in the Susquehanna Township School District. After graduating high school in 1961, Alphonso served two years in the United States Army advancing to the rank of E3. Upon being honorably discharged...

Mercedes R. Thomas

Mercedes R. Thomas

Jan 19, 2022

Mercedes R. Thomas, 83 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was predeceased by her father Frank "Cotton" Evans Sr., mother Sarah Hinton "Sam" Evans, brothers Frank "Derb" Evans Jr., Robert "FatBall" Evans, James "Preamo" Evans Sr., Alonzo "Lonnie" Evans, William "Perk" Evans Sr., sister Helena Evans Nin “Gal" Turner.

 Mercedes was...

Robert Lee Lanier

Robert Lee Lanier

Jan 19, 2022

The Lord is my Shepard I shall not want, he maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for thou art with...

Sharon S. Shutt

Sharon S. Shutt

Jan 19, 2022

Sharon S. Shutt was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on January 19, 2022 at the age of 61.

She was born to Peter and Mary Anoka on July 17, 1960. Sharon worked at Wendy’s and later became a homemaker. She had 3 children Anna Garcia, The Arndt, Jr. and Alicia Benetiz. She also...

Tierra D. Maxson Stouffer

Tierra D. Maxson Stouffer

Jan 18, 2022

Today we celebrate the life of our beloved Angel Tierra Denice Maxson. Born March24th 1981 to Rutha Jean Davis and Henry Lee Finchez at Harrisburg Hospital andtook her final breath on January 18th 2022 at 1:02 a.m. From the moment she enteredthe world Tierra took the role of nurturer and protector. She was courageous; strongwilled, sassy, empathetic, innovative, loyal, romantic,...

Xavier Claude King

Xavier Claude King

Jan 16, 2022

On Saturday, December 2, 1989, in Washington, DC a King was born. Xavier Claude King, 32, affectionately known as “Junior” was born to Tina Marie King of Harrisburg, PA (formerly of DC) and Xavier Dunmore of Washington, DC. He transitioned into eternal life January 16, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his Father Xavier Dun more, his grandparents Gladys...

Ralph Clayton Henry

Ralph Clayton Henry

Jan 16, 2022

 

 

Ralph Clayton Henry passed peacefully on January 16, 2022. He was born in Grantville, PA to the late Florence (Nye) and Eugene K. Henry.

Ralph work as a carpenter and was an outdoorsman. He loved to go fishing and hunting. He was a kind man who would give of his time to anyone who needed him and was...

Angelia M. Williams

Angelia M. Williams

Jan 15, 2022

Angie as she was affectionately called suddenly passed away due to complications from pneumonia at the age of 53.

Angie attended Harrisburg High School and graduated with the class of 1986.

Angie was preceded in death by her mother Olivia Grayer, SC, and her brother Barry McCollum, PA. 

She is survived by her Husband Robert L. Williams, PA, children, Annette Grayer, PA, Antonio Grayer, PA,...

Jennie V. Burton

Jennie V. Burton

Jan 10, 2022

Jennie V. Burton, 82, passed away on January 10, 2022, in Hershey, PA.

Jennie V. Burton was born on April 21, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, to Joseph Hill and Johanna Hill. Education played a central role in her life. Jennie matriculated through the School District of Philadelphia, and graduated from Overbrook High School. She went on to earn a BA...

Garry "Gangster" Gilliam

Garry "Gangster" Gilliam

Jan 10, 2022

Garry Montzell Gilliam Sr., affectionately known as “Gangster” was the son of the late David. Gilliam Sr. and Margaret E. Gilliam. He was born in Stokesdale, North Carolina on Saturday, April 12, 1958.

He received his formal education in the Harrisburg School District and was a 1976 graduate of the former John Harris Senior High School. Having a desire to further...

Jerrie D. Martin

Jerrie D. Martin

Jan 6, 2022

Evangelist Jerrie D. Martin, 67 of Camp Hill, passed Jan 6, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Willie Mae Dykes, step-son, Cleveland Martin Jr. and son-in-law, David Reaves. Jerrie retired from Blue Shield and work in home health care for years. She was a member of Anointed Bible Teaching Church of God, serving on the Youth Ministry...

Eunice H Hurst

Eunice H Hurst

Dec 22, 2021

HER JOURNEY

EUNICE HARRIET (DANDY) POTTER HURST

On March 4, 1931, Eunice "Dandy" was born to the late Daniel and Fannie Potter. On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, Eunice Harriet Potter Hurst transitioned to be with her Lord at ninety years of age.

Educated in the Harrisburg Public School System, Eunice graduated from the former William Penn High School, Class of 1949, where she...

Willie S. Brown

Willie S. Brown

Dec 16, 2021

Deacon Willie S. Brown Jr. 56, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed away on December 16, 2021. He was born on October 10, 1965 in the Bronx, New York to Hazel Jean Wilson and Willie S. Brown.

Willie was employed as a Transportation Specialist and had a degree in Sports Broadcast Journalism. He was a lifelong sports fan and avid bowler. He...

John Harris, Jr.

John Harris, Jr.

Dec 16, 2021

John Harris transitioned peacefully into eternity on December 16th at 2:00 AM. He was the second youngest of six children born to John C. and Rivie Harris in Dorchester, Georgia. John spent his formative years In York, Pennsylvania until he joined the army, serving in the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the United States and lived...

Marie L. Pierce

Marie L. Pierce

Dec 14, 2021

On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Marie Lynnette Pierce, beloved mother of two, passed away at the age of 71 at Dignity Hospital in Las Vegas, NV.

Marie Lynnette was born on September 21, 1950 in Harrisburg, PA to Charles and Joyce Pierce. She graduated from Susquehanna Township School District in 1968. She worked for the United States Postal Service until...

Dora Gloria Rash

Dora Gloria Rash

Dec 14, 2021

Obituary for Dora B Rash

Dora B. Rash, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Gloria”, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2021, at the age of 88. She was born February 12, 1933, in Fairchance, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of Lee King and Emma Martin King. She graduated from Fairchance...

John C. Carter Sr.

John C. Carter Sr.

Dec 11, 2021

John C. Carter Sr., passed peacefully at Hershey Medical Center on December 11, 2021. He was the son of the late Mack Carter and Minnie Jones and predeceased by a daughter Nashana Carter and his siblings; Lucille Layton, Mamie Carter, Amelia Hope, Mattie Carter, Marie Burns, Mary Carter, Mark Carter Jr., James Carter and Francis Carter. John was raised in...

Pedro A. Jones

Pedro A. Jones

Dec 7, 2021

Pedro A. Jones, 50 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 due to an untimely and unfortunate vehicle accident. Pedro was born on April 17, 1971 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Dora Crewsaw and the late Walter Ross.

Pedro was educated in the Harrisburg school system, graduating from Harrisburg High. He was employed by the Hershey Creamery in the...