OBITUARIES

Sep 19, 2019

                Carrie “Buttons” Miller of Harrisburg passed away Saturday September 21, 2019.  The daughter of the late Robert Moffett and Daisy Smith was predeceased by her daughter Ebony Gantz-Smiley.

                Buttons was a natural born caregiver.  She often opened her home to anyone who had a need.   In addition to the three children she birthed, she raised many others. They...

Sep 19, 2019

Rhonda Marie Brown was born into this as we know to be life on February 12, 1966 to Ida Mae Brown (Taylor) and Edward “Bo” Brown of Harrisburg Pennsylvania, She heard her Heavenly Father call her home to be with Him in the evening hours of Thursday, September 19, 2019 in Hershey Medical Center.

Rhonda is the youngest of five...

Sep 18, 2019

Johnathan Smith, 47 of Camp Hill and formerly of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. John was the son of the late Mary L. Smith and Henry Lee and was predeceased by a sister, Karen Linville. John had worked for Boyo Transportation as a Bus Driver and enjoyed watching movies and playing video games. He was also...

Sep 14, 2019

Sherry Lynette Boswell was born On September 26th, 1967 to Samuel Arnold Jones King and Lois Mae Boswell-Johnson.

Sherry transitioned from this life to the next on September 14th, 2019 while at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Sherry was a product of Harrisburg School District. She continued on to become a licensed cosmetologist and often did hair and...

Sep 6, 2019

Logan J. Waller, 58 of Harrisburg passed Sept 6, 2019. He was the son of Kathleen Waller and the late James Waller, predeceased by his brother Jimmy. Logan was employed at Home Depot and enjoyed working with his hands. He was affectionately known as “Big Dog”. He leaves his mom Kathleen, daughter Destiny, siblings; James (Brenda), Darlene (Earl), Nellie, John,...

Sep 5, 2019

Vyoma Duffin, known as the beloved Vy, passed peacefully in her home on September 5, 2019.  Vy was born on June 9, 1959 to the late Joseph L. Grier and Ruby L. Jeffries.  She was a 1978 graduate of Harrisburg High School

Vy was a member of Grace Temple Church of the Living God, Steelton, PA.  She loved spending precious...

Sep 4, 2019

Harry P. Jenkins 67, of Harrisburg passed Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was the son of the late Harry P. Sanders and Irene Jenkins.  Harry loved baking, football, shooting pool and was a sports fanatic.  He is survived by his children, Tiffany Jenkins Davis, Terrance Dillard, Kiesha, Harry Jr. and Jania Jenkins, 3 siblings; Lynn Williams, Derrick and Dennis Jenkins,...

Sep 2, 2019

Marie E. Jackson, 74 of Harrisburg, passed September 1, 2019. The daughter of the late William and Rose Lowery and predeceased by her husband William J. Jackson, Jr. and her son, William “Billy” Jackson. Marie was co-owner of Jackson Services and was dedicated to the business, her husband and to her family. She leaves her children Jacqueline, Diane and Julius...

Sep 2, 2019

Aug 28, 2019

Barbara Jean Cobb was born Monday, May 1, 1933 in Harrisburg, PA, the only child of the Late John and Mildred Felton. She transitioned Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Just the way she lived, her passing was peaceful and quiet.

She received her diploma in 1955 from William Penn High School in Harrisburg, Pa.

Barbara was a lifetime member of Bethel...

Aug 15, 2019

Ebony Y. Gantz-Smiley was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1980 to Carrie Miller and Dwan Barton. She transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Ebony attended William Penn Vocational School and became a certified Horticulturist. She was savvy with flowers. She would create masterpieces with floral arrangements. Ebony would often arrange the flowers for...

Aug 11, 2019

Shirley A. Duncan, 83 of Harrisburg passed August 11, 2019. She retired from Mechanicsburg Navy Depot after 42 years. She was a member of Church of God & Saints of Christ and served on many committees. Shirley leaves Viola Duncan (Ola), her children; Roxann, Anthony, Yvonne, Deborah, Robin and Sandra Duncan, Terry Symes, special children; Diane, Sharon, Carmella, Thurrel, Judy...

Aug 8, 2019

Pearl B. Nichols of Harrisburg departed this life peacefully on August 8, 2019 at Homeland Center, just blocks from her first residence in Pennsylvania.  She was born in Buffalo, NY and grew up in Brantford, Ontario, Detroit, MI and Cleveland, OH.  She was a graduate of Wilberforce University and earned a Master’s degree in Education from Temple University when she...

Aug 7, 2019

Sandra A. Logan, 79 of Harrisburg, passed August 7, 2019. The daughter of the late R.B. Wilcox and Myrtle Hubbard and predeceased by her husband, Charles Logan Jr., his son Roger Moore and her sister Marjorie A. Oliver. Sandra retired from GMAC with over 30 years of service, she was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral and enjoyed bingo...

Aug 5, 2019

Susan Darlene Jones was born on February 20, 1956 in Harrisburg, Pa to the late William H. Dade and the late Edith J. Dade. She received her wings to glory on August 5, 2019 after having battled her illnesses for many years.

Susan excepted Christ at a very early age. She was a faithful songbird growing up.

She was educated...

Aug 4, 2019

Helene “Liz” London was born in Slovenia, Yugoslavia on April 28, 1942 to the late William and Anna Hopp.  She walked with God on August 4, 2019.  Liz was preceded in death by her siblings William and Carl Hopp.

Her family migrated to Germany when she was 2 years old, where she completed High School.  In 1967 she came to...

Aug 3, 2019

John David Fleming, 75 of Harrisburg entered into eternal rest on August 3, 2019 at The Gardens of Camp Hill.

He was born in Greenville, North Carolina to the late Eiful and Nirgie Fleming. John enjoyed cooking, shooting pool, social dancing and working on cars.

John is survived by 2 children, Andreta and Eiful L. Fleming, sisters Althea Hibbler and...

Aug 3, 2019

Anthony T. McClellan, 54 of Coatesville, passed August 3, 2019. He was an U.S. Army Veteran, retired from the U.S. Postal Service and Union Rep. Anthony taught at the University of PA in the VA Upward Bound Program, he enjoyed the Oakland Raiders; Prince, Star Wars and Star Trek. He leaves his wife Pamela McClellan, son Ian McClellan, mother Marylee...

Aug 3, 2019

Betty J. McAdoo-Green, 76 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on August 3, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Grover and Shirley McAdoo.  Betty loved swimming, sewing and tennis.  She also loved caring for children and was a foster mother to many over the years. Betty was a member of Mt. Calvary C.O.G.I.C., on the Senior Choir and loved...

Aug 1, 2019

Jack Lee Blanton, Sr. 73, of Harrisburg passed peacefully on August 1, 2019.  Jack was born on February 27, 1946 in Leesburg, Florida. Jack was a machine operator for TRW for many years and enjoyed music, dancing and watching Elvis and Andy Murphy movies.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his son Willis Blanton and a brother...