OBITUARIES

Jun 3, 2020

Robert W. Franklin, age 80, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully June 3,  Robert Warner Franklin was the oldest child of four children. He was educated in the Harrisburg School District.

At a young age, Bobby accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Shortly after, the late Reverend Williams baptized him into the fellowship of the Second Baptist Church in...

May 30, 2020

Dave A. Miller, also known as “Brother”, passed peacefully on May 30, 2020 in Harrisburg, PA. Born to Ivan and Cynthia Miller on the beautiful island of St.Thomas on August 6, 1951. He was preceded by his father Ivan A. Miller, son Kevin Wheatley, sisters; Sonya Miller-Batiste and Thyra Miller and brother Kent “Larry” Miller. He is survived by his...

May 28, 2020

Percy N. Vest Jr. of Harrisburg, PA passed on May 28, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Percy N. Vest Sr. and Betty Jane (Thompson) Vest. Percy loved to watch Western Cowboy movies, and thoroughly enjoyed traveling. Percy leaves to celebrate his life his daughter Monica Shelton, brother Derek Palm, and grand children Justin Shelton, Khadijah Lewis-Shelton, Jovan Shelton, Jordan Shelton, and many friends and...

May 28, 2020

On June 5, 2017 God gave life to a wonderful baby girl named I’yaila Corbin-Smith. She was so perfect, smart, playful, angelic and sassy. She was second youngest of 8 siblings in all. Her Maternal grandmother who she called Nan-Nan bought her a baby alive and she carried this doll as if it was a part of her Her parents...

May 27, 2020

Pauline G. Lee, 80 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Richard Morris and Callie Wansley, and predeceased by 4 siblings; Barbara, Ralph, Sabur and Reggie.

Pauline retired from Hershey Foods with over 20 years of dedicated service. She attended Harrisburg 1st Assembly of God, under the pastoral care of Pastor...

May 26, 2020

Alissia Hickerson, 19 of Harrisburg, passed on May 26, 2020. The daughter of Sean & Michelle Crosby, and grand-daughter of Janice Moon. Alissa was a caretaker for her grandmother, and enjoyed taking care of her nieces and nephews. She was an avid pet lover, and also enjoyed long talks on the phone with family and friends. Alissia leaves to celebrate...

May 26, 2020

Curtis Lee Irvin, 87 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on My 26, 2020 in Spring Creek Rehab Center. Curtis was predeceased by his parents John and Mable Irvin and his siblings. He served in the United States Marine Corp and retired from Mason & Dixon Trucking Company as a dock worker with over 14 years of service. Curtis was member of...

May 25, 2020

Rhonda “Foxy Brown” Strawn was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on January 15, 1958 to the late Frances Brown. She was called home May 25, 2020. Rhonda graduated high school in 1975 and obtained her beautician license. She earned a business degree in college and used it to open several businesses over the years. Rhonda won Miss Photogenic of Pennsylvania. She...

May 20, 2020

Hazel Allen, 94 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on May 20, 2020. The daughter of the late Paul and Bessie (Rainey) Carter and predeceased by a daughter Rebecca A. Carter and sister Jamie Lou Butler. Hazel retired from Harrisburg Hospital as a Sterilization Technician in Central Supply with 20 years of service. She was a current member of Baptist Fellowship Church...

May 19, 2020

Wendell S Banks Jr. (Wimp) born November 25, 1946 to Wendell S Banks Sr. and Myrtle A Finley.  Wendell was educated in the Harrisburg school system and attended William Penn High School where he excelled at athletics.  Army veteran of the Vietnam War, attended Clarion College then received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas.  Throughout his...

May 17, 2020

Chandra Marie Hill, affectionally known as Chanie, 34, passed peacefully on May 17th, 2020 at her home in Harrisburg, PA.

 

Mrs. Hill was born on September 13th,1985 in Harrisburg, PA to Ronette Hill and Barry Williams. She was a student of the Harrisburg School District until she received her diploma from John Harris High School in the summer of...

May 17, 2020

Minister Mark A. Grier of Allentown, PA passed peacefully at his home one May 17, 2020 at the age of 57.  Born and educated in Harrisburg, PA to Calvin Grier, and to the late Eva (Louise) Grier, and predeceased by his sister Letitia A. Turner. Mark was a student of life that enjoyed reading, music, and a variety of interest.  He...

May 14, 2020

Elder Clarence Brigman, 77 of Harrisburg, passed May 14, 2020. The son of the late Clarence Brigman and Janette Riley, siblings Andrew, Retha and Leroy. Clarence was self-employed as a Contractor, a member of Mt. Calvary COGIC and enjoyed singing gospel music, teaching, employing others and visits with family and friends. He leaves his wife Victoria, children Clarence, Crystal, Jessica...

May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020

Gloria J. Cohen, 73 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on May 13, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Ira Cropper and Bertha and James Spence. She was educated in the public-school systems of Pocomoke City. MD and Philadelphia, PA. Gloria was a former member of St. Patrick Cathedral, enjoyed puzzles, computer games, traveling and visiting the Senior Community Center...

May 13, 2020

Jacqueline C. Banks Breeze “Jackie”, 79, was born November 6, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pa.  She received her wings of glory on May 13, 2020.    She was educated in the Harrisburg School district and attended Harrisburg Area Community College.  She spent many years working at the OIC before landing a job with the Commonwealth of PA and retired with over 30...

May 11, 2020

Iris Price Hooper, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was born, Iris E. Williams on August 9th in Harrisburg to Ivan A. Williams, Sr. and Edith M. Williams.  Iris graduated from John Harris High School, and continued her education at the former Hershey Junior College and Fisk University. ...

May 9, 2020

Letitia A. (Grier) Turner, 60, of Susquehanna Township, passed away on May 9, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by close family. Tish as she was lovingly called was born to Calvin D. Grier and the late Eva Louise (Glasper) Grier on January 9, 1960 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She graduated from Harrisburg High School and retired from...

May 6, 2020

  

Katie B. Gibson, affectionately known as “Katie B, Aunt Kate, and Granny”, was born on March 21, 1932 in Harrisville, Maryland, to the late William Jones and Ervine Jones-Young. 

Katie was loved and cherished by all.  Katie enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, dancing, and listening to music.  She also enjoyed long bus trips to various shopping centers, cultural and historical...

May 4, 2020

Henrietta E. Johnson, 75 of Middletown, passed peacefully on Monday, May 4th, 2020. She was the daughter of the late James Taylor and Sarah Johnson. Henrietta retired from Dauphin Deposit Bank with several years of service. Henrietta was a member of Millennium Neighborhood Church. In recent years, Henrietta was a resident of Stonebridge Rehab and Frye Village in Middletown. While...