OBITUARIES

Mary Minnifield

Mary Minnifield

Feb 2, 2021

Mary “MAY” Louise Minnifield, daughter of the late Agnes Jackson Minnifield and Russell Minnifield was born on May 11, 1950 in Winchester, Virginia.She grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and graduated from John Harris High School. She moved to Brooklyn, New York to join her father, where she spent most of her later years.

May, as she was affectionately known by...

Calvin B. Grier

Calvin B. Grier

Feb 1, 2021

Calvin B. Grier, 86 of Harrisburg, passed February 1, 2021 in Hershey Med Center. Calvin was the son of the late Clinton and Nancy Grier, reared in Blair, SC and predeceased by his wife Edith, children Alexander, Mark and Letitia. Calvin served in the US Army and retired from Conrail as a welder with 35 years of service. He was...

Rafaela Judy Benitez

Rafaela Judy Benitez

Jan 31, 2021

Rafaela J. Benitez, affectionately known as “Judy”, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late, Guillermo Benitez and Josefa Rodriguez, and predeceased by a sister Maria Martinez.

Judy was a homemaker and instructor for the Biblical Institute. She was a graduate of the New York Empire Beauty School of Cosmetology and the International Biblical Institute. She was a...

Frederick L. Foster

Frederick L. Foster

Jan 30, 2021

Looking out at the slow-moving Susquehanna River on a sunny afternoon, Fred Foster died on January 30, 2021 with the kind of quiet dignity with which he lived his life.  His wife of nearly 50 years, Connie, was at his side.

Fred was born in Newark in 1939, the son of Bessie and Frederick.  There, he grew up alongside his...

Ramon Antonio Lopez

Ramon Antonio Lopez

Jan 27, 2021

 

Ramon Antonio Lopez Torres, Falleció en Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, El día 27 de Enero de 2021, a la edad de sesenta y ocho años.

Su esposa María E. Esmurria y sus 3 hijos Ramón López, Freddy López y Charlie López. Sus nietos Adiana, Adamaris, Yadiel y Jaden. Era el menor de 9 hermanos.

Fue un buen hombre, esposo, padre, hijo,...

Lois A. Maloney

Lois A. Maloney

Jan 27, 2021

Lois A. (Watts) Maloney, 85, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center.She was born on October 27,1935, the youngest of five children, to the late Oscar Z. and Mary E. (Herbert) Watts.  In addition to her parents, she joins her brothers Richard “Chylow” Watts (and wife Delores), Harold “Sparky” Watts and sister Margaret I.  Williams....

Sallie M. Haygood

Sallie M. Haygood

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Sallie Mae Haygood, 73 of Harrisburg, transitioned on January 26, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents Webster and Rose Keller and a brother Wesley Keller. She was employed at Superior groceries, Hershey Entertainment, and retired from Hershey Corp. She was a member of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Sallie leaves her husband, Robert Haygood, children Charlotte T. Boddie,...

Kevin E. Crawfoot

Kevin E. Crawfoot

Jan 25, 2021

Kevin E. Crawfoot, 68 of Dillsburg, passed peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021 with his wife at his side. Kevin was the son of Edward and Miriam Crawfoot and reared in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He had attended the Valley Forge Military Institute and continued his education by graduating from Penn State University. Kevin had worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons...

Barbara L. Bryant-White

Barbara L. Bryant-White

Jan 20, 2021

Barbara L. Bryant-White, age 83 of Harrisburg, departed this life on January 20, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and daughter of the late Marshall and Suzie Clements. Barbara graduated from William Penn High School in 1956. She had worked for the Commonwealth of PA for several years. Barbara is survived by her children; Leonard H. White,...

Georgianna Gomes

Georgianna Gomes

Jan 18, 2021

Georgianna Gomes 83, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on January 18, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Lombard and reared in Westerly, Rhode Island.  She worked in the housekeeping department at Villa Theresa Nursing Home for 26 years of dedicated service. Georgianna was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church.  She love to...

Kurleana Wilkerson

Kurleana Wilkerson

Jan 17, 2021

Kurleana was born January 3, 1989 in Harrisburg, PA to Debbie Thompson.

Kurleana received her formal education and graduated from Susquehanna Township High School, where she participated in the Special Olympic Summer and Winter Games. She also was a diehard and dedicated sports fan of the Susquehanna Township Indians. She loved to swim, dance, roller skate, (Every weekend she was...

Olivia Ann Crawley

Olivia Ann Crawley

Jan 17, 2021

The life and legacy of Olivia Ann Crawley, 57, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is celebrated by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Olivia transitioned into eternal life on January 17, 2021. Olivia was born on November 11, 1963, in New York to Alex Sias, Sr. and Naomi Sias.

At an early age, she came to know Jesus Christ as...

Crystal B. Wright

Crystal B. Wright

Jan 15, 2021

Crystal B. Wright, 74 of Harrisburg passed January 15, 2021 at Hershey Med Center. Crystal is the daughter of the late Thomas and Vivian Wright, predeceased by a sibling Thomas C. Wright. She retired from Xerox as an Administrator with over 20 years of service. She was a member of St. Paul Episcopal. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, volunteering at the...

James Holton

James Holton

Jan 13, 2021

James Holton was born on July 11, 1960 in Washington DC to his parents the late James Phillip Holton and Mary Rita Holton-Herndon. He was the first born to this union. James attended school in his early years in Washington DC and later moved to Alexandria VA.

He graduated from TC Williams as an all-American basketball player and also attended...

Billy Grier

Billy Grier

Jan 11, 2021

Billy Grier, 50 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on January 11, 2021. He is the son of the late Wylie and Juanita Grier and reared in the city. Billy loved his family and enjoyed helping others. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and watching the Philadelphia Eagles play football. Billy leaves his  siblings; Brenda Strawbridge, Gable (Cellesteine) Grier, Delorose...

Joseph Miller

Joseph Miller

Jan 7, 2021

Joseph Miller, 55 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on January 7, 2021 at Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab Center. He was the son of Joseph P. Miller, Sr. and the late Hester (Cray) Miller. Joseph was reared in Harrisburg and was an Army Veteran, serving as a Logistic Specialist. Broadway Joe (aka) also worked in the entertainment field and was known...

Hester Miller

Hester Miller

Jan 7, 2021

Hester Miller, 79 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Joel and Carrie (Jackson) Cray and reared in Lake City, Florida. After Hester’s passing, her son Joseph passed shortly thereafter.

Hester was a member of the First Seventh-Day Adventist Church and served as an Usher....

David Lee Anthony

David Lee Anthony

Jan 7, 2021

David Lee Anthony, was born on Thursday, December 16, 1948 in  Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to late Matthew and Cora Anthony. David passed peacefully Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab Center in Harrisburg, PA. He served in the United States Marine Corp from July 1967 and was honorably discharged in August 1973. He was a Veteran of the...

Betty L. Joppy

Betty L. Joppy

Jan 6, 2021

 Betty Louise Joppy was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on December 29, 1928 to the late Robert Joppy Sr. and Ella Joppy.

After a brief illness, she peacefully answered the call home to enter eternal life on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She received her formal education in the Susquehanna Township School District and Thompson...

Charles L. Johnson III

Charles L. Johnson III

Jan 5, 2021

Charles L. Johnson, III, 70 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on January 5, 2021. The son of Emma Johnson and predeceased by his father, Charles L. Johnson Jr. and siblings; Richard, Deborah and Wanda Johnson. He had been employed at Kentucky Fried Chicken as a cook and served in the U.S. Army. Charles enjoyed singing, music, dancing and making jokes. He...