OBITUARIES

William Von Smith

William Von Smith

May 22, 2019

William Von Smith, 70 of Harrisburg passed Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The son of the late Guy and Carrie Smith and predeceased by 3 siblings, Leonard Sims, Jerry and Bonnie Smith. William was an Army Veteran, serving in combat in Vietnam. He worked for the New Cumberland Army Depot for several years. William is survived by his daughter, Veronica Bowers...

Corey L. Crishon

Corey L. Crishon

May 16, 2019

Corey L. Crishon, 38 of Harrisburg passed suddenly, May 16, 2019. Son of the Adella (Simpson) Collins and the late Garry Crishon. Corey attended Harrisburg Schools, employed by the Commonwealth of PA, Liquor Control Board, a Detroit Lions fan, enjoyed skating, cooking, music and reading. He was a good friend and wonderful father. Survived by his mother, his children; Aunaishua...

Reginald Clyde

Reginald Clyde

May 13, 2019

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Mary L. Cook

Mary L. Cook

May 12, 2019

 

“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the Heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1

 

“A Time to be Born” Mary Louise Cook was born September 11, 1928 to the late Joseph Penic and late Henrietta Jackson-Penic in Paris, VA.  Mary was the youngest of 7 siblings, four brothers and three sisters.

 

“A Time to...

Katie Mae McClendon

Katie Mae McClendon

May 3, 2019

Obituary

Katie Mae Williams McClendon

 

Sister Katie Mae Williams McClendon was one of seven children born to the union of late Reverend George and Ruth (Key) Williams.  On the glorious morning of May 3, 2019 she went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, from the UPMC Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Katie was married at...

Mary E. Banks

Mary E. Banks

May 1, 2019

Mary E. Banks, 89 of Harrisburg, transition peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Herman Alton and Mary (Colbert) Alton and predeceased by her devoted husband Abraham Banks.

Mary was reared in the Catholic School System. She was one of the 1st Black crossing guards for the...

Bianca Filippelli

Bianca Filippelli

Apr 29, 2019

Bianca A. Filippelli, 42 of Harrisburg, passed April 29, 2019. The daughter of Susan (Steve) Morgan and Francis Filippelli. Bianca was a prep cook for Arby’s; a member of New Hope Church in Steelton and a member of Penbrook Legion Post #730. Bianca loved her family; she was a huge Steeler’s fan and her favorite place to be was in...

Lovett Daniel Jr.

Lovett Daniel Jr.

Apr 28, 2019

Today we are here to celebrate the life of Lovett Daniel Jr.  He lived a long and wonderful life and went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2019, at the age of 89. 

Although a native of Harrisburg PA, Lovett spent many of his childhood years in the state of Georgia, gaining his early education in the...

Anthony Tyrone Pryor

Anthony Tyrone Pryor

Apr 24, 2019

ANTHONY TYRONE PRYOR

Known as "BO"

Anthony Tyrone Pryor was born October 10, 1958 to the union of Madeline and Donald Pryor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended South Philly High School. At the age of 14, he was always a hard worker. He enjoyed music, food, cooking and wrestling. Anthony went on to serve in the military for 14 years...

Alzerene N. Pierce

Alzerene N. Pierce

Apr 18, 2019

Alzerene Niree Pierce was born in Harrisburg Hospital on December 3, 2004 to his loving parents, August Thomas and the late Alfred Pierce. His father was laid to rest in New Jersey Roosevelt Cemetery on April 6, 2006.

“Niree” as he was affectionately called by those who loved him, graduated from Foose Elementary School and began his journey thru Rowland...

Carlene Myers

Carlene Myers

Apr 18, 2019

Obituary

Carlene Ann Myers, loving known as “Sister” passed peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2019.  The daughter of the late Doreathea Myers, who passed recently on January 17, 2019. Carlene was born in in Beaufort, South Carolina, but raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. After graduation from William Penn High School she moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where she attended the University of...

Leon Lewis Jr.

Leon Lewis Jr.

Apr 9, 2019

Leon Lewis Jr., 60 of Harrisburg, passed April 9, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents; Addie and Leon Lewis Sr. and, his sister Marie Brooks.  Leon was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran; retired from Davis Beverages, an avid Eagles fan, loved music and basketball. He is survived by his siblings; Geraldine Washington, Eugene, Beverly, Tony and Angela Lewis and...

William S. Rich Jr.

William S. Rich Jr.

Apr 5, 2019

William S. Rich Jr., 73 of Lebanon, passed peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents William and Mattie Rich. William a Marine veteran, served during the Vietnam War and was a Sports Writer for (UPI) United Press International. He also enjoyed music and basketball. Although he had no children, he leaves his siblings; Cynthia J.,...

Renee W. Edwards

Renee W. Edwards

Mar 29, 2019

Renee Winifred Edwards was born on January 3, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA. She was the first child and only daughter born to Esther Edwards-Beckham. Her place in the birthing order thrust her into a life of great challenges and expectations that she strived to live up to as the big sister of two brothers, and the first niece to all...

Maynard Tabb

Maynard Tabb

Mar 25, 2019

Maynard Tabb, 87 of Harrisburg, passed Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born in Money, Mississippi to the late Reginald and Alice (Hanna) Tabb. Maynard was a welder by trade at Consolidated Scrap Resources, a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a follower of the Christian faith. He enjoyed gardening, a collector of many...

Jeannette E. Wilbern

Jeannette E. Wilbern

Mar 25, 2019

Celebrating the life of Jeannette Elizabeth “Granny” Wilbern

Jeannette Wilbern, 65 Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday March 25, 2016 at home with her love George, by her side. She was the daughter of the late Robert Martin Sr. and Bessie May Lawrence and was reared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jeannette loved to love on people. But she also told people when...

Mary Burnett Spellman

Mary Burnett Spellman

Mar 20, 2019

Mary Burnett Spellman was born on December 28, 1938, in Rock Hill, SC. She was the daughter of the late James, Sr. and Ellerwise McCullough.

She was the widow of James A. Spellman and preceded in death by her three siblings: Martha Smith, Janie McCullough, and James McCullough, Jr., II of Harrisburg, PA.

Mary received Jesus as her Lord and...

Dorothy E. Rivera

Dorothy E. Rivera

Mar 17, 2019

We are here to celebrate the life of Dorothy Elizabeth Rivera, born April 23, 1972 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where she lived with her family until she was 4 years old. In 1976, her mother relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where she was raised and received her formal education.

Dorothy, known to many as "Dot-Dot", enjoyed playing double dutch and basketball...

LaVon G. Thurman

LaVon G. Thurman

Mar 14, 2019

Lavon Geneve Thurman 76, passed away on March 14, 2019.  The daughter of the late Albert Holton Sr. and Geneva Brown and step daughter of Arlene Holton.  Lavon was the sister of the late Becky Brown and Marie Holton. She is survived by her sister and brother Kathy Forsythe and  Albert C. Holton Jr. .

Lavon is also survived by...

Patricia Baity

Patricia Baity

Mar 13, 2019

Patricia A. Baity, 80 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents Dallas Andrews and Diantha Potts and a daughter Romelle Potts. Patricia retired as an Anesthesia Technician for Pinnacle Health Systems Osteopathic Campus with 20 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Harrisburg Church...

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