OBITUARIES

Jan 1, 2021

William J. Connor, Jr., 81, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of January 1st, 2021 at the Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Reverend William James Connor, Sr. and the late Evelyn Wilson-Connor. He was born October 4th, 1939 in Harrisburg. "Main", as he was...

Dec 30, 2020

Rodney Kevin Snell 54 of Harrisburg departed this life on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg.  He was born on November 22, 1966 in Salem, NJ to Ray Snell and Beulah (Farmer) Reaves.  Rodney attended the Harrisburg public schools.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Rodney was formerly employed as a forklift driver, machine lifter...

Dec 30, 2020

Charles E. Ashe Sr, 85 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on December 30, 2020. He was the son the late Thomas E. Ash and Virginia Brown. Charles was a Deacon at First Zion Baptist Church and owner of C&S Fuel Oil Service. He loved traveling the highways as a truck driver, and recently retiring from Motor Truck Equip. Charles was a...

Dec 29, 2020

Marilyn C. Walker was a pillar in the Christian community of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. To know her was to love her. Born and raised in Harrisburg to Jefferson H. McCook and J. Clarita (Robinson) McCook, she attended and matriculated through the Harrisburg public schools. She is survived by siblings, Jefferson (Jay-boy) McCook, Steven (Stevie) McCook, Cecelia (CeCe) Walker, and preceded in...

Dec 29, 2020

Charles (Red) Wendell Banks, 75, of Harrisburg, transition into eternal life on December 29, 2020 at Colonial Park Care Center.

He was born in Harrisburg, PA on March 21, 1945 to the late Naomi Banks. He was educated in Harrisburg school system and graduated from William Penn High School in 1963. He was a United States Veteran, he attended and...

Dec 28, 2020

Sabrina Dee Lawson, 39 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab Center on December 28, 2020. Sabina is the daughter of Roosevelt Lawson and Curtres (Sheppard) Lawson and was reared in the Harrisburg area. Sabrina had a warm and loving personality; she enjoyed puzzles, mostly word search, all kinds of music and what was most fun for...

Dec 25, 2020

Jayceon K. J. Moore, 7 years old, of Harrisburg, received his wings on Friday, December 25th, 2020 in his home, and has gone to be with the Lord. Jayceon was born in Harrisburg on January 21st, 2013.  He was a 2nd grader at the Premier Arts & Science Charter School.  He loved dancing, playing his Fortnite games, and participating in the...

Dec 21, 2020

Mattie B. (Jackson) Purvey, 93 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, December 21st, 2020 at her home. Mattie is the daughter of the late James and Dora (Momon) Jackson and was reared in Bryan, Texas. Mattie retired from Herman Hospital as an RN with over 50 years in the Health Care Industry. She leaves behind her devoted son, Howell Jackson...

Dec 18, 2020

Janet A. Gibson, 77 of Harrisburg, was born on March 8, 1943 and passed on Friday, December 18, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late James Gibson Sr. and Rosetta (Wise) Gibson.  In addition to her parents Janet was also predeceased by her daughter Debbie F. Gibson; her brothers William “Skip” and Ronald “Barney” Wise Sr. 

Janet was employed with...

Dec 18, 2020

Anthony P. Stinney, 62 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2020. Anthony was the son of Percey Williams and Thelma Stinney and was reared in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Anthony had worked for Fresh Express, NRA, the National Recovery Agency in collections and also at PHEEA in the collection department. He enjoyed playing chess, a good game of pool and watching...

Dec 16, 2020

Mae G Flowers, 87 of Hershey, PA passed peacefully on December 16, 2020 at West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Thelma Little and reared in Anson County, North Carolina. Mae retired from Georgia Pacific after 25 plus years of dedicated service as an Operator. She leaves her devoted family and children...

Dec 16, 2020

Naomi Crawford, 84 of Harrisburg, PA passed December 16, 2020. Predeceased by her parents Carl and Mable Johnson, and her husband Walter Crawford. Naomi retired as an Executive Secretary for Tri County Commission for Community Action. Naomi was a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the Trustee Board, Senior Choir and enjoyed shopping. She leaves her son Eric...

Dec 15, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

James H Smith Jr, 83, of , passed peacefully on December 12, 2020 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. James proudly served his country in The Military. He is survived by two daughters, Joyce Venable and Stacey Smith.Visitation will be held on from at Hooper Memorial Home, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA.Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 16th,...

Dec 12, 2020

Michael E. Rogers, 73 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on December 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born on March 6, 1947 in the city of Philadelphia, to the late Joseph Rogers and Ruth Peake. 

Michael was the proud owner of MER Remodeling for more than thirty years. He loved working with his hands, and enjoyed the comforts of jazz...

Dec 12, 2020

James H. Smith Jr., 83 of Harrisburg, passed Dec 12, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Erma Smith, his wife Cora Lee Smith and a son Jimmy Smith. James worshipped at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He leaves his children; Sharell, Joyce, Stacey and Angela, his siblings; Beverly, Lois and Richard. Services at Hooper Memorial Home, Inc. on...

Dec 9, 2020

Arnold Gibbs, 57 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed peacefully on December 09, 2020 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

Arnold was born on August 14, 1963, the son of the late William Gibbs and Helen Hopkins in Bronx, New York.  He met and married the love of his life, Pamela Gibbs.

Arnold enjoyed fishing and boating....

Dec 9, 2020

Dec 3, 2020

Ben Edward Link Jr., son of Audrey Grannison Link and the late Ben E. Link, was born on Wednesday, September 11, 1963.

He was educated in the Harrisburg City School District, graduating from Harrisburg High School, Class of 1981. He was most recently employed with the United States Postal Service as a Mail Handler.

“Bamm,” as he was affectionately called...

Dec 2, 2020

Sylvia R. Satterfield-Green, 74 of Harrisburg passed December 2, 2020 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center. She was reared in Harrisburg and was the daughter of the late Charles Valentine and Alma Williams. Sylvia was also predeceased by a daughter Lisha Williams who had passed recently. Sylvia was a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church and belong...