OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 7, 2019

George Frederick Mitchell Sr. left this world for a far better place on March 7th, 2019 with his oldest sister by his side. He was born in Farmington West Virginia to the Late George Frederick and Ruth Elizabeth Mitchell. He was the third born of their seven children and apart of the 1961 Farmington High School graduating class where he...

Mar 6, 2019

Obituary pending, see service details.

 

Mar 4, 2019

Robert Lee Grier, 92 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, completed his earthly journey on Friday, March 4, 2019 in Harrisburg, PA. He was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina on September 18, 1926 to the late Clinton Grier and Nancy (Coleman) Grier.

Robert was a member of the Temple of New Beginnings Church and maintained the building and landscaping. Robert worked for the...

Mar 4, 2019

Mar 2, 2019

Cleophia I. Thoman, lovingly known as "Cokie", passed March 1, 2019. She worked at Polyclinic Hospital as a nursing assistant and retired from Walmart as a dressing room attendant. Cokie enjoyed colored art, puzzles, cooking shows and shopping on the QVC Network. She is survived by her daughter Heather Thoman, grandchildren; Fanchon D. Thoman, Tyree Bailey, great-grandchildren; Levi L. Bailey,...

Mar 1, 2019

Ethel “Peggy” M. Stevens, 87 daughter of the late Deacon Walter Sr. and Mother Carrie Stevens, was born October 17, 1931 in St. Petersburg, Florida where she attended school. Her family moved from St. Petersburg, Florida to Steelton, Pennsylvania.

Ethel was affectionately called “Peggy” by her family and friends. She retired from ATT after many years of dedicated service. Peggy...

Feb 27, 2019

                                             “God’s finger touched her, and she fell asleep.”

Polly Ann Kelly daughter of the late William Green & Lizzie Lynn was born on October 19, 1941 in Charlotte, NC. She was employed with the State of Pennsylvania at the Harrisburg State Hospital from which she retired after 33 years of dedicated service. On December 16, 1961, Polly married the...

Feb 24, 2019

Sandriel James Mitchell departed his life and transitioned to his heavenly resting place on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle Health Hospital ICU, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, after a biref illness. He was born on July 4, 1944, the only son of the late Liller Mae and Demascus James Mitchell. Sandriel was educated in the South Carolina school system where he...

Feb 22, 2019

Michael D. Harris, 52 of York passed peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019. He is the son of Roslyn Harris and the late Simon Merritt. Michael retired from Local 520 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union with 13 years of service. He enjoyed movies, playing the guitar and was a hardcore Dallas Cowboys fan. Michael was also a former Maryland State Trooper....

Feb 20, 2019

Louis F. Miller passed peacefully on February 20, 2019 with his family by his side in Hershey Medical Center, Hershey PA.

He was born on January 4, 1951 in Burlington, Vermont and retired as a Patient Transporter for an Ambulette Service Company.

He enjoyed cooking, computer programming and had a warm loving spirit. Louis is survived by his devoted wife,...

Feb 19, 2019

Sharon Marie Bethel was born on September 22, 1949, at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  She was the first born child of her parents Harriet A. Bethel and David R. Bethel.

As a young woman she became the mother of four children: Sherry Taylor, Marsha Taylor, Darcel Taylor, and Kenneth E. Taylor, Jr. during her marriage years with Kenneth E....

Feb 13, 2019

Homer B. Dancy, Jr. passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 with his family at his side. He was the son of the late, Homer and Joyce Dancy and reared in Baltimore, Maryland. Homer retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot with several years of service. He leaves to morn his ex-wife Nicola Clark, his children Benson and Ethan Dancy,...

Feb 13, 2019

Brian W. Hampton 34, of Middletown passed peacefully on Wednesday Febuary 13, 2019. He was the son of Thomaisina (Johnson) Jennings and Elroy A. Hampton and step-son of Apostle Richard Jennings Sr.

Brian was a loving spirit who loved all types of music and loved to try and eat different types of food. He was very fascinated by colorful lights.

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Feb 9, 2019

Desmond Vernon Thomas was born April 15, 1967 in New York City. His mother Alice Wyre is from St. Kitts and his father was from St. Thomas. So if you ever wondered where he got that extra spice in his personality, it is because he had Caribbean blood! Desi was a quiet child who was very protective of his two...

Feb 8, 2019

Joseph H. Stevenson, Jr. was born on November 2, 1943, at Harrisburg Hospital, in Harrisburg, PA to the parents Joseph H. Stevenson Sr. and Sylvia B. Stevenson. He attended elementary school in Steelton PA. Joseph was a graduate of William Penn High School in Harrisburg, PA. He obtained an Associate’s Degree from Cheyney State College, and a B.A. Degree from...

Feb 7, 2019

Malaika Evans, 53 of Harrisburg passed on Thursday February 7, 2019. She was the daughter of Joyce Parr and the late George Evans. Malaika loved animals and spending time with her family and friends. She had a kind heart and warm spirit. She would do anything for you and she never met a stranger. She will be missed by all...