OBITUARIES

Aug 27, 2021

Ed Thomas Bullock was born in rural Fountain, North Carolina. His parents Thomas and Laura Bullock were sharecroppers and devout Christians who worked to instill strong values and an extraordinary work ethic that would be a distinctive part of Ed's life and legacy.

At an early age, Ed worked alongside his parents on the family farm and helped...

Aug 26, 2021

Vance G. Rohrbach, 39 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, transition to be with his Lord and Savior on August 26, 2021. Vance was born to the late Donald George Corbin Sr. and the late Kathleen Y. Rohrbach both of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was also predeceased by his siblings; Deloris Dotson and the late Robert Forney.

Vance graduated from Central...

Aug 26, 2021

The family of Gary Emerson Clements of Harrisburg, PA is saddened to announce his peaceful transition into eternal life on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the age of 74.

Gary, affectionately known as “Pop-Pop” by his grandchildren, was born in Greenwood Lake, NY on July 25, 1947.  He spent his formative Christian education at Calvary AME Church,...

Aug 26, 2021

Grace Morrison’s story began in Charleston, South Carolina where she was born on November 6th, 1933. She was the fourth of five children: James (known as simply ‘Brother’), Virginia (‘Sister’), Marian, Grace herself (often called ‘Evelyn’), and finally Celia (known as ‘Helen’). Their father’s name was James Albert Fulton. Their mother was Ida Lavinia.

Grace always lovingly...

Aug 22, 2021

Leon E. "Minner" Williams, Sr. of Harrisburg, PA, passed away on Sunday. August 22, 2021. He was born on October 16, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Thomas E. and Mildred J. (Crummel) Williams. Leon was an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Where he served as a Greeter and Janitor.

Leon graduated from John Harris...

Aug 22, 2021

Emily D. Marbury, 71 of Mariette, PA passed August 22, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Amos and Pearl Glenn, a son Robert Dunbar, siblings; Lavina Glenn and Leroy Cassin. Emily was a graduate of William Penn High School, earned an LPN from Burlington College and her RN from Temple University. She worked in the nursing field for...

Aug 19, 2021

Lawrence E. Youch, 62 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Larry was predeceased by his father Martin J. Youch and his mother Anne Marie (Joyce) Youch. He was also predeceased by his sisters; Anne Marie Dido and niece Jennifer Dido.

Larry was a retired Veteran of the United States Army, a Master Sergeant serving...

Aug 17, 2021

Frankie E. Griffin, 68, of Harrisburg, PA passed suddenly on August 17, 2021, in the peace of her home. She was the daughter of the late William and Lucinda Hoffman.

Frankie retired from the PA Department of Health as an Assistant Director after 33 years of service. She enjoyed going to Roots Farmers Market every Tuesday. Frankie...

Aug 16, 2021

Patricia L. Garinger, 77 of Harrisburg passed away on August 16, 2021. Daughter of the late George and Grace Kunkle. Patricia was also proceeded in death by her husband George Garinger. Patricia reared in Williamsport, PA. She was a member of St. Monica Parish in Sunbury, PA and loved spending time with her cat “Tiger”, she enjoyed arts and...

Aug 13, 2021

Lucille Layton, 75 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on August 13, 2021 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Mack Carter Sr. and Minnie Sue (Jones) Carter, also predeceased by a daughter Kimberly Matthews. Lucille retired from Service Master as a Supervisor with several years of service. Lillian was a member of Glory to God...

Aug 11, 2021

Philip Bruce Oden, 70 of Harrisburg passed away on August 11, 2021. Son of the late Howard and Mary Oden and predeceased by his brother, Michael Oden. Philip reared in Philadelphia, PA and was a very hard-working man who loved exercising and going to the gym. He was employed by Rite Aid Co. as a Computer Technician for over...

Aug 10, 2021

Carol Lorraine Wilson Gadsden was born June 22, 1954 in Harrisburg, PA. to her mother, the late Mary Harrison Wilson and her father, the late John Louis Wilson, Sr. She attended schools in the Harrisburg School District, including the former William Penn High Senior High, and graduated in 1972, a member of the first graduating class of Harrisburg High...

Aug 8, 2021

God’s angles slipped into the residence of Marvin Lee Kelso, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, on August 8, 2021 to carry his child to eternal rest. He was born February 8, 1958 in Lynchburg Virginia to the late Thomas Edward Kelso, II and Mattie Sue Abbitt Kelso. Marvin was preceded in eternal rest by both parents and his brothers Harold, Calvin,...

Aug 7, 2021

Randall Dunbar, 71 of York, PA passed peacefully on August 7, 2021. He was the son of the late Samuel Dunbar Jr., and Bernetta Dunlap Dunbar. Randall was reared in the Harrisburg area and worked at as a clerk for Goodwill Industries. Randal enjoyed playing the guitar, he loved R&B music, movies and spending time with family and friends....

Aug 6, 2021

Mark J. Lawrence, 46 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, August 6th, 2021. He was born in Bronx, New York on May 26, 1975 to the late Lorenzo Lawrence and Dorothy M. (Ervin) Lawrence. He is also predeceased by three siblings; Althea Laster, Lorenzo Lawrence Jr. and Michael Lawrence.

In New York, Mark worked for a company...

Aug 2, 2021

Dr. Scott Shawn Richardson, 52, passed away on August 2nd, 2021 in his home in Houston, Texas. “Scottie”, as he was affectionately known, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Jeanette and Joseph Richardson. He is survived by  his son, Jordan Scott Richardson; his daughter, JayLa Andrea Jeanette Richardson; his sisters Cheryl Richardson Scott (Thomas Scott) and Melody...

Jul 30, 2021

Lora J. Verbonitz, passed peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021 with her family at her side. Lora is the daughter of the late John Haederer and Martha Fuhrman Haederer, also predeceased by a daughter Gina Spitler, and her siblings John and Jane Haederer.

Lora enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and making a home for her family. She loved...

Jul 29, 2021

Mercedes Rideout of the Bronx, New York went home peacefully in her sleep at the age of 77. Mercedes was born to the late Louis Smith and Willie Mae Scott White in Statesville, NC on May 10, 1944.

She attended Bronx Miracle Gospel Ministry when she was able, she loved going to church.

She enjoyed...

Jul 27, 2021

Ethel Rogers Grundy was born in the rural segregated North Carolina town of Macclesfield. Her parents Deacon Russel and Martha Pitt Wooten were devout Christians who worked to instill in Ethel, her four sisters and one brother the values of upright living.  At the age of thirteen, she gave her life to Christ.

Ms. Grundy excelled academically...

Jul 24, 2021

On Thursday, November 19, 1998, a beloved child was born. Brian Cornelius Moore, Jr. was born at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Virginia to the late Brian C. Moore, Sr., and Teresa A. Gaskins. Brian led a very active childhood in which he played various sports such as, Tackle Football, Flag Football, and Basketball. He was very competitive and...