OBITUARIES

Jan 7, 2018

     Wanda Sheryl Pierce was born on Thursday, October 16, 1952 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was the 2nd child of 6, born to the late William Samuel Banks and the late Mary Rebecca Washington. She grew up in the Uptown Area of Harrisburg. She graduated from William Penn High School.  Wanda met the love of her life, Robert E. Pierce...

Jan 4, 2018

Mary Helen Holland, 79, of Harrisburg passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018.  She was born in Danville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Emma Edna Lee and John Spencer Walters.  Mary was a dedicated homemaker and wife to the late Lawrence Harry Holland.  Mary moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1969.  Mary enjoyed working in her gardens, growing tulips and roses...

Jan 2, 2018

Carrie F. Garman, 88, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, departed this life into her eternal life on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane hospice residence.

               She was born in Harrisburg, daughter of the late Andrew Franklin, Sr. and Laura (Weathers) Franklin, educated in the Harrisburg school district, retired from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation, and a member of...

Dec 26, 2017

Westley Smith, 65 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on December 26, 2017. West was the son of late Romance Smith and Charles Gordon, predeceased by 2 siblings, Charles Gordon and Inman Smith.  Westley retired from Exxon Gasoline with several years of service; he enjoyed sports, especially the Steelers. West leaves his son Wesley Brown, siblings; Bernell Lewis, Evelyn Gordon, Willie Gordon...

Dec 13, 2017

Waymond Steele Jr., 76, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. He was born June 13, 1941 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Waymond and Sarah (Epps) Steele. 

In late 1941, the Steele family relocated to Steelton, Pennsylvania. In 1948, Waymond Jr. was struck by a vehicle...

Dec 13, 2017

Edith L. Simpkins Cornelius was born May 8, 1970 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the parents of the late Donald Mitchell and the late Edith Lambert.

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 she was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Edith graduated in 1989 from J. P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She also studied at...

Dec 12, 2017

Dec 11, 2017

Services are private

Dec 9, 2017

Erline Watts Jefferson, 89 of Harrisburg, formerly of Johnstown PA, was the daughter of the late Hollis and Mamie Watts. As a LPN she worked at Akron City Hospital, Conemaugh Valley Memorial, Blue Ridge Nursing Home and retired from Homeland Nursing Home. In Johnstown, Erline, attended Bethel A.M.E. Church, she loved her family immensely and enjoyed traveling. Erline is survived...

Dec 4, 2017

Dec 2, 2017

John K. Proctor, 64 of Harrisburg, peacefully began the journey to his heavenly resting place on Saturday, December 2, 2017.  John is preceded in death by his father, Edward Proctor Sr., mother, Georgia (Lee) Proctor, and brother, Tony Proctor. John is survived by his partner in love and life, Rosalyn Proctor, his son, John K. Proctor II (Audria), and daughter Jocelyn D. Branam (Jonathan),...

Dec 1, 2017

ALICK Augustus Phillips "Bobsie" 75 yrs young, of Kingston Jamaica passed from this life into eternity on Friday December 1, 2017. ALICK was the fifth child born on July 16, 1942, to the late Dorothy Hall and Allan Phillips. He was preceded in death by his daughter Janice, a son-in-law Ian and granddaughter Jodi Ann.

 

ALICK received his early...

Nov 27, 2017

Betty S. Bradley, 67 of Harrisburg, passed Nov. 27, 2017.  She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Piper, predeceased by a brother William. Betty retired from PA Natl. Ins., and was a member of United Baptist Church; serving as a Deaconess, Pastor’s Aid and Choir member. She loved her bible and spending time with family. Betty is...

Nov 27, 2017

Robert L. Stewart, 78 of Harrisburg, passed November 27, 2017. He was the son of the late Robert & Daisy Stewart, predeceased by 2 children; Charles and Sandra Stewart. Robert was employed at Jackson Lick, had worked for Pepsi, Kessler’s, Harrisburg High and various Oil Companies. He leaves his children; Robert Jr., Eric, Robert, Melissa and Stephanie Stewart, Virginia Perry,...

Nov 13, 2017

The family of Cleopatra “Sweet Pea” Pherribo is deeply saddened to announce her passing on November 13, 2017, at the age of 84, as a result of Alzheimer ’s disease.

Cleo was born on October 30, 1933, in Roxboro, North Carolina to Fred Harris and Grace Johnson Harris.  She was raised in Hillsborough, North Carolina where she married Albert B....

Nov 13, 2017

Madge Renee Williams, 55 of Harrisburg, passed away November 13, 2017 after a brief illness. She leaves to mourn her passing, her son, Daryl Baltimore, Jr., daughter, Sharaya E. Baltimore, their father and friend, Daryl Baltimore, Sr., and her precious grandson, Braylen Raul Baltimore, all of Harrisburg. She is survived by her parents, Mr. Robert E. Williams & Mrs. Marie...

Nov 3, 2017

Obituary Pending

Nov 3, 2017

Obituary Pending

Oct 31, 2017

Duane B. Childs, 58 of Harrisburg, passed October 31, 2017; he was the son of the late Melvin and Juanita Walker.  Duane retired from Cleantech and enjoyed music, working on cars and his faithful companion Romeo. He leaves the love of his life, Roslyn, children; Kelly (Jason) Solis, Wesley (Georgette) Ceasar, siblings: Debra (John) Jordan, Antoinette Walton, Darren (Susie) Childs, Melvin...

Oct 27, 2017

Sandra L. Corbitt, 57 of Harrisburg passed October 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Solomon and Vivian (Gumby) Murray and predeceased by 3 siblings; Vivian Buie, Michael and Thomas Murray. Sandra retired as a Nursing Assistant from Dauphin Manor, attended Bible Fellowship COGIC, formerly Rose of Sharon, enjoyed visiting people, playing pool and she loved her dog...