OBITUARIES

Sep 23, 2021

Elder Elvin L. Polk, 77 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on September 23, 2021. He was the son of the late John and Leily Polk and raised in Canton, Ohio. Elvin served in the U.S. Army and was a faithful member of Open Doorway of the Cross Church. He was faithful in his service to God, family and country. Elvin enjoyed...

Sep 23, 2021

Earl Wayne Wilbourn Sr. was born on January 21st, 1954, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to parents Lottie and Curtis Wilbourn. Earl grew up on 18th St. along with his eldest sister Ethel, and two younger siblings Gloria and Miles, or “Glo” and “Tony” as they are called by family. Earl spent much of his youth playing pickup games in the...

Sep 19, 2021

Kevin Russell Dupree Bullock was born November 18th 1975 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, The first son of Renay Bullock and Kevin Blair. Kevin had two sisters, Magen Hopkins and Symphoni Blair; two Brothers Kellen Blair and Jaquan Blair. Kevin departed this earth on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in his home.

Kevin Graduated with honors from Central Dauphin High...

Sep 18, 2021

Johnny has gone home in body, but lives and laughs on in my heart. His larger-than-life personality continues to shine and replace my heartache with a wave of memories. I can feel his spirit all around me strengthening me and providing me love……

John Lawrence Knighton Jr. of Chicago, IL. by way of Harrisburg, PA went home...

Sep 18, 2021

Robert Clinton Williams, son of the late Louis Edward Williams Sr. and the late Dorothy Mae Miller-Williams, was born on July 25, 1958 in Harrisburg, PA. He passed away peacefully in his home on September 18, 2021.

Pee-Wee as he was affectionately known, was educated in the Harrisburg School District. Pee-Wee was a fun loving and caring...

Sep 15, 2021

Donald M. Dean, 77 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully, on September 7, 2021. He was the son of the late Jeruel Dean and Margaret Patterson. Donald retired from the Commonwealth, Liquor Control Board with 16 years of service. He served as The Exalted Ruler of IBPOW, Treasurer of AFSCME and organized bus trips for the Elks.  Donald also enjoyed fishing,...

Sep 14, 2021

Milton Manigault, 61 of Harrisburg, PA passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was predeceased by his father, the late Elder Wilbert Manigault. Milton was a very hard-working man who loved to cook and watch sports. Milton attended the Harrisburg School District and was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania “Lottery Commission” until his retirement.

Upon retirement...

Sep 12, 2021

Leonard “Pete” Jackson, Jr. surrounded by loving family, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home in his 75th year. A lifelong resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he was born on August 11, 1946, to the late Leonard Jackson Sr. and Della Lou Manning Jackson.

Pete received his formal education from John Harris Senior High School,...

Sep 12, 2021

James Theron Golden was born to George Washington Sr. and Maybelle Golden on August 21, 1934, in Tampa, Florida. Born during the Great Depression and experienced the death of his father at 8 years old. He was displaced from his mother along with his brother Freddie at a young age. James along with his brother Freddie were in and out...

Sep 11, 2021

Tina Louise Jacox affectionately known as Big Mama or Lady Tee of Brooklyn, New York went home to meet Jesus on September 11th 2021 at the age of 64. Tina was born one of six children to the late Joseph and Melvina Jacox of Brooklyn New York on December 6th, 1957. She studied at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn New York then...

Sep 7, 2021

Jimmy T. Mathis, Sr was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee on Sunday November 7th, 1943 , to Jimmy and Elnora Mathis (Lyte).  He was predeceased by both of his parents and his daughter Kim Middleton.  

Jimmy was an Army Veteran and retired from Mechanicsburg Army Depot with 20 years under his belt.  He was a past commander of Post #735...

Sep 7, 2021

Sharon E. Mingo, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on September 7th, 2021. Sharon will live in the hearts of her family as a devoted wife to husband John L. Mingo. A compassionate mother to her two daughters Caryn, Kelli Mingo, and stepson Alton Rivers. Sharon is the daughter of the late Leo and Cora Mae Malone. Also,...

Sep 7, 2021

Juana Osorio-Millan, 68 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Osteopathic Community General Hospital. She was the daughter of Riopierda Millan and Mariano Osorio and born in Puerto Rico on June 23, 1953.

Juana was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching her Soap Opera's on...

Sep 6, 2021

Jefferson Poledore Jr., of Franklin, Louisiana, was called home to heaven of natural causes on September 6th, 2021 at 12:15 pm. He gained his wish of being able to transition peacefully at home with his wife Alice of 32 years.

Jefferson Poledore Jr. was the firstborn son of Jefferson Poledore Sr. and Beatrice Poledore, born on March...

Sep 6, 2021

Michael Kenneth Williams will always be one of television’s most respected and acclaimed actors. By bringing complicated and charismatic characters to life—often with surprising tenderness—Williams established himself as a gifted and versatile performer with a unique ability to mesmerize audiences with his stunning character portrayals.

Born and raised in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, Williams grew up...

Sep 6, 2021

Edna R. Norman went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the graceful age of 72, in the University of Maryland, St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Ruth (Thompson) King and was raised in the Homewood area, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Sep 5, 2021

A Celebration of a Giving Heart

Timothy Wayne Dendy, Jr.

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Colossians 3:12

A courageous dedicated soldier has fallen from the...

Sep 5, 2021

Joseph Davone Williams, 37 of Harrisburg passed on September 5, 2021, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Harrisburg, PA to Joseph Thompson and the late Diane Williams.

He received his education from the Harrisburg City Schools. Joseph was employed as a cook and was an entrepreneur. He had a passion for...

Sep 5, 2021

Louise Ervin who was affectionately known to her family and close friends as “Babysister” departed this life peacefully surrounded by her loving cousins at the Harrisburg Hospital on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the young age of 77.

Louise was born on December 8, 1943 and raised in Harrisburg Pa, she was the daughter of the late...

Aug 31, 2021

Alice Elaine Turner-Dorsey, daughter of the late Walter Robert Turner, Sr., and Catherine Althea Turner was born on March 12, 1947, in Reidsville, North Carolina. She was the youngest of three children. Her sister, Cecelia Roberta Turner, beloved brother Walter Robert Turner Jr., and sister-in-law Felisa Young, whom predeceased her have gone to meet with our Lord and Savior...