OBITUARIES

Jan 27, 2019

Jonathan Lee Hatcher, 62 of Harrisburg, passed January 27, 2019. Predeceased by his parents Pomona and Monroe Hatcher Sr. and brother David Hatcher. Jonathan an Army Veteran, retired from Mechanicsburg Naval Depot and a member of Brookfield Bible Church. He leaves his devoted companion Trudy Moser, siblings; Herbert and Monroe Hatcher Jr., and a host of relatives and friends.

 

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Jan 18, 2019

Jan 18, 2019

Doreathea Myers passed peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The daughter of the late Randolph Black and Ella Myers Black. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina but raised in Lebeco, South Carolina after the loss of her mother as a small child. As a young adult she reared her family in Beaufort, South Carolina and worked on Paris Island...

Jan 18, 2019

Services are private

Jan 17, 2019

Services are private

Jan 16, 2019

Joshua Connolly Bullock, known professionally and to his many friends as Josh Harrigan, of New Cumberland, PA, died unexpectedly on January 16, 2019.  A winning personality and infectious smile. Beautiful soul. Compassionate. He was supportive when you needed a friend. He was 27 years old.  His parents are Robert D. Bullock of Seattle, WA, (formerly of Eastman, Georgia) and The...

Jan 15, 2019

Julia Elizabeth Ward Davis, oldest daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Beverly M. Ward Sr., was born August 25, 1917, in Plainfield, NJ. She was preceded in death by her siblings Beverly Ward, Jr., Cornelia Ward Van Blake, and Frederick Thomas Ward.

Educated in public school, she graduated from high school at St Augustine’s College Preparatory School and attended Howard University.

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Jan 15, 2019

On Tuesday, January 15 2019, God sent His angel to bring unto Him the soul of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

 Deacon Charles Stanley Young Sr was born on June 01, 1944 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania to the late Henry Young and Rosetta Gooden.

 He was raised in Harrisburg, PA and graduated from William Penn High School...

Jan 12, 2019

Services are private

Jan 6, 2019

Charlotte E. Thompson 90, of Harrisburg transitioned peacefully at her home on January 6, 2018.  She was born May 5, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Charlotte retired from GATF Graphic Arts Tech. Foundation with 22 years of service

Charlotte leaves to celebrate her life and memory her daughter, Sharon Freeman.

Jan 1, 2019

LaQuan “Popcorn” Clark was born March 11, 1992 to Shireba Jones and Tory Clark in Harrisburg, PA. He attended Harrisburg High School. He is survived by four brothers; Davon, Dont’e, Justin and Christian, four sisters; Aisa, Shawnesha, Shylae and Shireba “Nique”, the love of his life Shaquasia Hughes, maternal grandparents; Christine and Monroe Morris, Rhonda and Jimmy Green, Sanah Jones,...

Dec 29, 2018

Mrs. Virginia V. Fountain was born on August 9, 1931 to the late Leroy and Viola V. Chambliss in Emporia, VA. She grew up in Steelton, PA and graduated from Steelton High School.

Virginia was a member of, and baptized at, the old First Baptist Church on Adams Street, in Steelton, PA. She more recently attended Peace Chapel Church where...

Dec 28, 2018

Norvell Sherard 71 of Harrisburg, passed quietly on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was the son of the late Queen Ester Sherard and predeceased by two sisters; Lois Stevenson and Norma Dreher. Norvell loved the game of football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed reading and music, but he had a passion for writing. Norvell loved his family and...

Dec 22, 2018

Dec 20, 2018

Joseph (J.R.) Charles Ritzman, age 65, transitioned Wednesday December 20, 2018 at home with his family in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Joseph, born February 25, 1953 to Rose Marie Baumgartner in Harrisburg, was raised by his adoptive parents, William H. and Elizabeth Theresa (Betty Dunlop) Ritzman in Chambers Hill. He is preceded in death by his parents. A graduate of Williams Valley...

Dec 18, 2018

Sean E.Jackson, 34, of Harrisburg,Pa affectionately known as “Shizz” passed away unexpectedly on December 18,2018 in the early morning at Harrisburg Hospital.

Sean was born March 1, 1984 in Harrisburg, Pa. He attended Harrisburg High School. Sean was a passionate, loving, and caring man. He couldn’t bare to see anyone in need and dearly wanted for everyone to get along....

Dec 18, 2018

Beulah Mae Manley Chambers was born Sunday, October 11, 1936 to the late Ruffin Manley and Beulah Boone Manley in Handsom, VA.  She was the youngest of six children born to this union.  At her daughter’s home, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, she peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home with her daughter by her side.

She received her early education...

Dec 17, 2018

MARY L. DAVIS 92 YEARS YOUNG AND A NATIVE OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

WAS BORN ON AUGUST 15, 1926 TO AUTREY L. DAVIS AND REV. JOHN KELLY DAVIS SR.

 

MARY WAS MARRIED TO HER BELOVED CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART PAUL SAMUEL DAVIS JR ON NOVEMBER 7TH 1943 IN WHICH THEY CELEBRATE 73 YEARS OF MARRIAGE.

 

THEY MOVED TO HARRISBURG IN 1949...

Dec 16, 2018

Our Dearest beloved, father, grandfather, brother, friend and inspiration, Melvin John Wilson Jr., transitioned from this world unexpectedly. Whether you knew him as Melvin, “Junebug”, Mel, or “Bugdaddy”, you could not escape the infectious laughter and love of life he carried with him everywhere he went. That smile and “Booming” laughter is something friends, family and everyone who knew him...

Dec 9, 2018

Glennie M. Phillips-Kimber, 88 of Harrisburg, passed December 9, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Albert Phillips and Viola Sprinkle. She was a Home Health Aid with 20 years of service. She enjoyed television, golf, music and drawing.

Along with her parents she is preceded by 2 grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her life her children; Hazel Harris-Jackson,...