OBITUARIES

Dec 2, 2018

Ruth Mae Simmons was born July 4th 1938 on St. Helena’ s Island in Beaufort, SC, the only child to Maebelle Smith. While Ruth was still an infant, her mother suddenly passed and she was then placed in the care of her grandmother Josephine Smith. At the age of 5, while Christmas shopping for Ruth her grandmother was tragically killed...

Nov 30, 2018

Nov 28, 2018

Nov 24, 2018

Born the ninth child to the union of Luther Jenkins and Minnie Simms Jenkins. Deacon Jerry was a graduate of the former William Penn High School.  He worked hard with his father’s businesses, but his life would take another path which would cause Jerry to leave home for the better of 60 years. He joined the military directly out of...

Nov 19, 2018

O'kisha K.Venable 44, of Harrisburg, PA, affectionately known by her family and friends as" Betty Dirt, Billie and Baby Bezz " passed away peacefully on Monday November 19, 2018 at 4:41 a.m. at Harrisburg Hospital. Predeceased by beloved granddaughter, Zai’Mera; she is survived by her parents Leroy & Susan (Prowell) Venable of Harrisburg; 5 children Da'Rell Eden Venable, Sashay Bellamy...

Nov 14, 2018

Joyce Vu, 60, of Middletown, is now at peace. Her battle with cancer came to an end on her terms, opting to support emerging forms of cancer therapy in place of chemotherapy. She died on November14th, her 60th birthday, at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice.

She was born November 14th, 1958, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late John and Geraldine...

Nov 8, 2018

Otha L. Ferguson, 75 of Harrisburg was the son of the late Willie B. Ferguson and Helena V. (Jones) Ferguson.

On November 8, 2018 at the milestone age of 75 in the ICU of Harrisburg Hospital, he transition from this life to eternal life. He was preceded by his parents, brothers; Shirley, June, Connelly and sister Viola.

He retired as...

Nov 5, 2018

Darrell J. Mims, 63 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on November 5, 2018. He was the son of late Willie J. Mims and Edna M. (Burnett) Mims.

Darrell worked as a Security Guard. He was a sports fan and his favorite teams were Florida State football, Oakland Raiders and the San Antonio Spurs.

He is survived by his children; Kelli Jordan,...

Nov 1, 2018

Services are private

Oct 29, 2018

Larry D. Smith, 72 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on October 29, 2018. He was the son of the late Elijah and Ann (Darden) Smith. Larry retired from ABF trucking after 37 years, loved NASCAR and fishing. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his children; Larry Smith Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Shelby...

Oct 28, 2018

Carolyn A. (Lawson) Mills, 75 of Edgemont, passed away Sunday morning, October 28, 2018 at Carolyn’s House (Hospice of Central Pennsylvania) in Harrisburg. 

Carolyn, a widow to Lawrence Mills, Sr., and the daughter of James W. and Catherine E. (Slaughter) Lawson, was born on December 6, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers,...

Oct 25, 2018

Rex “Manny” L. Dickey, 32 was born January 11, 1986 at Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA to Rex and Tammy (Robinson) Dickey. Rex was educated in the Harrisburg School System. He worked as a cook at various local restaurants.

 

At a very young age Manny began to show his love for animals, especially dogs. His first rescue was a...

Oct 24, 2018

Betty Jean Crankfield 85 of Harrisburg, PA went to be with the Lord in Heaven on October 24, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center.

Betty was born on January 21, 1933 to the late Mancefield and Ruth (Key) Adams in Colquitt Georgia. She was delivered into this world by her grandmother Easter Key, who was a midwife. She was the second...

Oct 24, 2018

John D. Leak, Jr., son of the late Lucy Virginia and John D. Leak, Sr., was born May 5, 1938 in Wadesboro, North Carolina.

He graduated from Dunbar Senior High School in 1956.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy (1956-1966).  John received an Honorable Discharge and was awarded the Good Conduct (2) and National Defense Medals.

John...

Oct 24, 2018

John A. Wallace 61, of Camp Hill, known to his daughter as “Superman” passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was the son of the late James and Joan Wallace and predeceased by his wife Nonya Ashe-Wallace.

John was born in the city of Harrisburg and was a graduate of Harrisburg High School class of 1976. He had also...

Oct 20, 2018

Dinah Owusu Ntorinkansah, affectionately known by all as Mama Dinah or Auntie Dinah, was born on Friday 22nd August, 1950 in Kukurantumi, Eastern Region of Ghana, to Martin Kwame Owusu and Martha Ohene Amoakoaa (both deceased). She received her primary and middle school education at the Presbyterian School in Kukurantumi. After. She worked at the Cocoa Research Institute for a...

Oct 17, 2018

 

Robin J. Horne 60 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in UPMC Pinnacle Community General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Betty Baltimore and Ronald Grannison and predeceased by her husband Antonio Horne. Robin worked 34 years for the City of Harrisburg as dispatcher and duplicator for the City, where she retired in April...

Oct 16, 2018

Mary Lou Harris, 90, of Mechanicsburg, peacefully completed her journey on October 16, 2018.

Born on April 27, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Lillian and Clyde Jones Sr of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mary Lou had been a loving wife of 52 years to the late Major Donald L. Harris, also from West Virginia.

Mary Lou graduated from...

Oct 14, 2018

Michael (Mike) L. Rogers was born on the 19th day of August 1984 in Harrisburg, Pa and passed away October 14, 2018 in the Hershey Medical Center.

Mike attended Harrisburg High School, played the Tuba in Harrisburg High School band.  He was a Boy Scout in Troop 9 and assisted with Troop 40 in Harrisburg, Pa.  Michael loved children and...

Oct 9, 2018

Danny L. Stills was born on August 21, 1954 in Quitman, Georgia to the late Hazel Williams Jenkins and Willie C. Stills.

Known as Danny by family and friends he was educated in the former Lowndes High School. He served his country honorable in the United States Army in Vietnam and retired from Ingram Micro in Harrisburg, PA.

Among his...