OBITUARIES

Jun 11, 2017

Willie Green, 77 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly from Manor Care Health Services on June 11, 2017. He retired from Suburban Towers with 20 years of service as a Building Maintenance Supervisor. Willie enjoyed sports, the Pittsburgh Steelers and mostly his family. Willie leaves his devoted wife, Joyce “Birdie” Green, his children; Deloris Penn (Steven), Mary Reid (Calvin), Karen Hart (Darryl),...

Jun 5, 2017

Jun 2, 2017

I have a son, who is my heart. A wonderful young man, daring and loving and strong and kind. - Maya Angelou An amazing light in this world was extinguished on Friday June 2, 2017 when Julian Nyfhese Mallory, just 17 years old, passed away unexpectedly. Juju as he was lovingly referred to by both friends and family was a...

May 29, 2017

Sylvia A. Hobbs, 70 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Sylvia was born in Harrisburg, to the late John C. Washington, Sr. and Thelma (Hamilton) Washington. Sylvia was a graduate of John Harris High School and worked for Villa Teresa Nursing Home with over 20 years of dedicated...

May 27, 2017

Veronica Mc Donald 83, of Harrisburg, PA entered into eternal life at 12:49 PM on Saturday May 27th 2017 at Community General Hospital. Veronica most affectionately known as “Vero” or “Grandma Vero” was born to Andraide Green and Gerald Grant on April 2nd 1934 in Couva Trinidad, West Indies. She later married Clive “Pepe” Mc Donald and from that union...

May 27, 2017

Mary L. Brown, 86 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on May 27, 2017. Mary was the daughter of Tob and Annie Smith and retired from the Federal Government. She worshiped at Seventh Day Adventist Church and enjoyed movies, cooking and caring for family and friends. She is survived by her children; James Brown Jr. and Leah Brown, siblings; Dorothy Bear, Williard...

May 26, 2017

Jacqueline L. Williams, 76 of Capital Heights, MD, passed May 26, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Harriet (Harris) Williams, predeceased by her sister Edith V. Steverson of Indiana, four brothers, Clyde C. Williams, Jr. of York, Richard P. Williams of York, Vincent O. Williams of California and Garry L. Williams of York.  Jacqueline was an Air...

May 23, 2017

Willie Bradshaw, 71 of Harrisburg, passed May 23, 2017. He was the son of the late Willie Bradshaw and Margaret Davidson. He was a member of New Wine Gateway Ministries International, worked as a truck operator, enjoyed biking and loved cookies. He is survived by his wife Edith F. Bradshaw, children; Roxanne Bradshaw, Charles Johnson, Niya Brooks, Shineca White, Sharon...

May 15, 2017

Taylor “Chummy” Jackson, 66 of Harrisburg, was an Air Force and Coast Guard Veteran and passed May 15, 2017. He was the son of the late Louis and Ann Mary Jackson. Taylor was a member of Christian Life Center and enjoyed music and the Dallas Cowboys. He retired from New Cumberland Army Depot with 20 years of service. Survived by...

May 12, 2017

Born April 1, 1962, departed this life on May 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Turner, her mother Janice Twyman and her father Eugene Slaughter. She lives to cherish her eight children, Terrance and Latasha Twyman, Shawna, Antoinette, Janice Maxwell, Kathleen, Milan and Jeremiah Hall. Also thirteen Grandchildren, eight siblings, Lawrence, Lisa, Tera, Thisca, Jada,...

May 12, 2017

David A. Martin, of Harrisburg, went to be with the Lord at age 43. He was the son of Reginald H. Roy and the late Lorrain Martin. David work as a forklift operator and attended The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, he also participated in numerous youth activities. David also attended Central Dauphin East High School, playing baseball and football.  Along...

May 1, 2017

Gary L. Gordon of Seattle, Washington formally of Harrisburg, PA entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 1st, 2017. He was born on July 30th, 1966 to Willie Mae Gordon and Leroy Venable. A graduate of Harrisburg High School; attended Harrisburg Community College, Penn State University and served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked in the Construction and...

Apr 29, 2017

Helen Gibbs, 80 of Harrisburg, passed April 29, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary Hopkins and predeceased by her siblings; Joseph Ethridge, Willis Ethridge, Edward Hopkins, Bernice Abrams and Mary Alice Jones.  She enjoyed shopping, gardening and was an impeccable homemaker, her family was very important to her. Helen leaves behind her companion, Thomas White, children;...

Apr 29, 2017

Leonard E. Robertson, 63 of Harrisburg passed May 3, 2017. He was the son of the late Eugene Robertson and Mildred Ramsey. He was a member of All Nations Evangelical Church and worked many years for Giant Foods. He is survived by his son Emanuel Robertson, siblings; Keith and Linda Robertson, 4 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Apr 27, 2017

Lance Wayne Ulen, the son of the late Lewis J.”Bud” Ulen and Millicent Price Hooper Ulen, was born January 6, 1944 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of Karen Johnson Ulen, Lance lived most of his life in Harrisburg, where he continued his family’s legacy of art, business, and commitment to the community until his transition on April 27, 2017. Lance’s...

Apr 27, 2017

Harold “Keith” Taylor, 62, of Harrisburg, PA, passed from this life into eternity on Thursday, April 27, 2017 with his wife by his side.  Keith was the eldest of three children born on August 21, 1954 to Ann C. Taylor and Harold Taylor, Jr. in Philadelphia, PA.  He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Taylor, Jr. and his grandson, Bentley...

Apr 23, 2017

Portia Slaughter Jones, 77 of Harrisburg, passed April 23, 2017. She was predeceased by parents Luther Slaughter and Lillian McElrath. Portia retired from the Social Security Administration, was a member of Grace Fellowship Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post # 733 and enjoyed shopping, traveling, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Frank Jones,...

Apr 22, 2017

Evelyn Shirley “Birdie” Wright, 65 of Harrisburg, passed April 22, 2017. She was born in Uniontown, PA to the late Richard and Evelyn Wright. Birdie worked as a Hotel employee for many years and worshiped in the Baptist faith. Along with her parents she is predeceased by siblings; James Ragland and Nancy Wright. She is survived by her children; David...

Apr 21, 2017

Raul Reyes-Lopez, 46 of Harrisburg passed suddenly on April 21, 2017. He was born in Maneti, Puerto Rico to Ana Lopez and the late Bienvenido Reyes. Raul loved cars and was a mechanic. He is survived by his children; Raul Jr., Cassandra and Natallie Reyes, siblings; Wanda and Luis Reyes, Marie Rodriguez, Carmen Giraud, 5 grandchildren and a host of...

Apr 20, 2017

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