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Malik B. Alexander Ivy

Malik B. Alexander Ivy

Jul 31, 2016

Malik B. Alexander Ivy, 31 of Harrisburg, passed on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Malik is the son of Anthony Alexander and April Ivy. He was a driver for UPS and enjoyed playing the guitar, gaming and being a husband and father. Celebrating his life along with his parents is his wife Nanette Ivy, children; Leeloo and Luani Ortiz, Omar and...

Delis M. Rivera

Delis M. Rivera

Jul 30, 2016

Delis M. Rivera, 67 of Hummelstown, passed Friday, July 30, 2016 with her family at her side. She was the daughter of the late Ramon Rivera and Petra Sanchez and retired from Harrisburg School District as a Para Professional.  Delis was a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist, several ministries including the Choir, Awana, Culinary and Day Care Assistant. She...

Duke W. Elliott Sr.

Duke W. Elliott Sr.

Jul 30, 2016

Duke W. Elliott Sr., 76, of Harrisburg, passed Saturday, July 30, 2016. Duke retired as a facility operator with Harrisburg Property Services/Harristown Development Corp. He owned, and operated Elliott’s Service Stations, enjoyed working on engines, hunting, fishing, camping and drag racing. Duke leaves his devoted wife C. Luella Elliott; children; Duke Jr., Ray, and Theresa Elliott, siblings; Shirley Mills and...

Rahima S. Howard

Rahima S. Howard

Jul 29, 2016

Rahima Sawab Howard, also known as China 49, of Harrisburg, PA passed peacefully on Thursday July 28, 2016 at Osteopathic Hospital. Rahima was born in New Jersey on January 3rd, 1967. She was the daughter of Ms Sylvia Howard Killian from New Jersey and the late Sawab Abdullah Sawab also known as John Howard. She grew up in New Jersey...

Natalie A. Sykes

Natalie A. Sykes

Jul 27, 2016

Natalie A. Sykes, 43 of Etters, passed suddenly in Hershey Medical Center on July 27, 2016. She was the daughter of Steven Robinson and the late Frances Morales. Natalie worked at Correct Care Solutions and enjoyed shopping, traveling and reading. She is survived by her husband Richard Sykes; children Yavon Robinson and Richard Sykes Jr., siblings; Nathan and Micah Morales,...

Cynthia M. Pittman

Cynthia M. Pittman

Jul 19, 2016

Cynthia M. Pittman, 49 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Tuesday July 19, 2016. She was born in West Chester, PA to the late Herman Brown and Janet Walker. Cynthia was a graduate of Altoona High School Class of 1985 were she also worked as a pre-school teacher. Her passion was working with children. She was a clerk for the City...

Elaine Simmons

Elaine Simmons

Jul 18, 2016

Elaine Simmons, 69 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Friday July 18, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Robinson. She was retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot, attended Kingdom Hall, enjoyed shopping, puzzles and was a devoted missionary. She leaves to celebrate her life, children; William Braswell, Brian and Rondell Simmons; siblings, Alfred(Lori) and James(Julia)...

Vivian A. Hopkins

Vivian A. Hopkins

Jul 12, 2016

Sister Vivian A. Hopkins, age seventy-three, of Mechanicsburg, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Sister Hopkins was born in Beards Fork, WV to the late Reverend Henry Sherrod and Ms. Inez (Medley) Sherrod. She was the only girl and third eldest of nine children. Sister Hopkins was a loving and devoted...

Paul L. Cannon Jr.

Paul L. Cannon Jr.

Jul 10, 2016

Paul L. Cannon Jr., 81 of Harrisburg, passed July 10, 2016 in Spring Creek Nursing Facility. Paul was the son of the late Paul and Mildred Cannon, predeceased by sisters, Susan Jones and Mildred Taylor. He served in the Army and was a Research Chemist for the Federal Government. Paul was the 95th Lifetime Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,...

Altamae Lawrence

Altamae Lawrence

Jul 5, 2016

Altamae Lawrence, 83 of Harrisburg, passed on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Romayne Rodgers and retired as an Accountant for the Department of Revenue. Altamae attended Baptist Fellowship Church, enjoyed reading, word puzzles, the cooking channel and was an avid sports fan. She leaves her children Jocelyn and Terrence Lawrence, her...

Lillian Kent Troussaint

Lillian Kent Troussaint

Jun 30, 2016

Lillian Kent-Toussaint, 77 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Colonial Park Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mana Kent and predeceased by her husband, Gabriel Toussaint. Lillian worked in the health care industry for over 25 years as a nursing assistant for Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City.  Lillian leaves her...

Gerald Dickey Sr.

Gerald Dickey Sr.

Jun 30, 2016

Gerald Dickey Sr., 79 of Harrisburg passed Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was the son of the late Harry and Ethel Dickey and predeceased by siblings; James, Larry and Robert Dickey, Julia Harris and Ethel Castillo. Gerald was a former member of Second Baptist Church; worked for Santana Banana Company, Dauphin County Prison and the City of Harrisburg Police Department....

Celestine Warren

Celestine Warren

Jun 28, 2016

Celestine “Lynn” Warren, 57 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Charles Brockington and Dorothy Warren Pitman. Celestine was a homemaker and attended New Covenant Life COGIC in Philadelphia, PA and enjoyed television ministries and reading. She leaves her children; Nicole, Thomas, Kevin, Sharita, Shariff, Tawan, Joshua, Michael Warren and Carnell...

Ralph E. Guyer

Ralph E. Guyer

Jun 27, 2016

Ralph E. Guyer, Jr., 62 of Steelton, passed Monday, June 27, 2016. He was the son of the late Mary Ann and Ralph E. Guyer Sr. and predeceased by daughter, Sheree Guyer, siblings Melinda Miller and Robert Martin. Ralph a Navy Veteran, retired from New Cumberland Army Depot as a Lead Supply Technician. He had been a football coach, enjoyed...

Beverly D. Brackett

Beverly D. Brackett

Jun 21, 2016

Beverly D. Brackett, 64 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on June 21, 2016. She was the daughter of Eartha David Beaty, Sr. (Florence) and predeceased by her mother Lillian Green Beaty and son Jason Beaty. She attended MLK Church, served as the Pastor’s aid, bookkeeper and Missionary; loved shopping, traveling and video games. Beverly leaves her children; Ersala Allen (Raymond) and...

Emma J. Doub Williamson

Emma J. Doub Williamson

Jun 20, 2016

God has spoken, "Leave your ailments behind! It is time to come home!" Mrs. Emma Jane Doub-Williamson, 84, of Harrisburg, PA, transitioned on June 20, 2016 at the Holy Spirit Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Dockens and Paul Doub. Emma Jane was preceded in passing by her husband James Williamson, daughter, Dorothy Williamson, and son, Dennis...

Kenneth J. Coleman

Kenneth J. Coleman

Jun 19, 2016

Kenneth James Coleman, 50 of Harrisburg, passed into eternal life to join our heavenly Father on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was the son of James Coleman and Louise (Mosley) Coleman. Kenny was an Army Veteran, attended Mt. Calvary COGIC, a diesel mechanic and truck driver, enjoyed bowling, shooting pool, basketball and an avid Eagles fan. He leaves to celebrate...

Lawrence R. Martinez

Lawrence R. Martinez

Jun 16, 2016

Lawrence Robert Martinez was born in Harrisburg, PA on June 5, 1960 to the late Phyllis Marie Davis Martinez Green and Lawrence Campbell. Lawrence lived his entire life in Harrisburg where he was reared by his mother and Prudencio R. Martinez, Jr. He peacefully transitioned into eternal life on June 16, 2016. Lawrence received his formal education in the Harrisburg...

Daniel L. Harris Jr.

Daniel L. Harris Jr.

Jun 11, 2016

Daniel La`Braille Harris Jr., affectionately known as DJ, passed tragically on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Carlisle, PA. He was the son of Daniel La’Braille Harris Sr. and Charlene L. Gomez. He worked for Lindt Chocolates, enjoyed sports, video games and fishing. DJ was charismatic and loved his children, his family and friends. He leaves behind to celebrate his life...

Samuel M.  Brown

Samuel M. Brown

Jun 11, 2016

Samuel M. Brown, 50 of Atlanta, Georgia and formerly of Harrisburg, passed on June 11, 2016. He is the son of Bishop Richard Brown (wife Carol) of Goldsboro NC and Parthenia Brown of Harrisburg. Sam graduated from Harrisburg High School, attended Morehouse College, enjoyed a long career in telecommunications and retired from AT&T. Along with his parents he leaves behind...

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