OBITUARIES

Dec 15, 2016

Janice Marie Royster of Harrisburg passed peacefully on December 15, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Jonas Royster and Sarah E. Hunter Royster.

Janice was an active member of The Salvation Army Harrisburg Citadel. Her faithfulness and love of the Lord held her steadfast in her beliefs. Being true to herself living a healthy regimented life gave her...

Dec 6, 2016

Rev. Robert E. Pierce Sr., 88 of Harrisburg, affectionately known as “Bobby the Mailman” passed peacefully on December 6, 2016. He was the son of the late Charles Pierce Sr. and Olive Hinton Pierce, predeceased by his wife Shirley Pierce and granddaughter Tarina Fields. Robert served in the US Army in WWII and retired from the US Postal Service with...

Dec 3, 2016

Tyeshia R. Organ, 44 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly at home on December 1, 2016. She was the daughter of Howard and the late Etta Organ and predeceased by a brother, Howard W. Organ. Tyeshia was the owner of Tyeshia’s Tiny Tots Day Care and was a certified notary. She leaves her 4 children; Taneda Jones (Jermaine) Ja’Quise and Jamari Thomas...

Dec 3, 2016

Nov 26, 2016

Carolyn Mary Vines was born February 4, 1952 in Fountain, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Lee Edwards Sr. and Fannie Lee Vines. Carolyn received formal education in the Pitt County, North Carolina School System. She later relocated to Pennsylvania to live with her father and step-mother Colleen. Carolyn was a former employee of Goodwill Industries. While at...

Nov 24, 2016

Pending

Nov 21, 2016

Marie Josephine Glover, 76, formerly of Washington, DC, went to be with Lord on November 21, 2016, in Harrisburg, PA.  She was the eldest daughter of the late Bishop Joseph and Marie Lancaster.  She retired from the Department of Defense – DISA, and lastly was employed by the IRS.  She worshipped at Unity Praise Temple. More importantly, she loved serving the community by...

Nov 18, 2016

Nov 17, 2016

Lula (Lue) Bethel, 80 of Harrisburg, passed November 17, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents Louis Carter, Bettie Martin and husband, David “Rudy” Bethel. Lue retired from the Department of Welfare and was a member of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Golden Years Ministry and Choir. She is survived by her daughter; Michelle Bethel and stepchildren, Waverly Dixon (Karl),...

Nov 15, 2016

Shirley Davis Tryman, Affectionately known as “Karns” was born on Thursday January 9, 1936 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Leroy and Martha Davis. She received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District. During her working career she was employed at the Harrisburg State Hospital, Harrisburg and Polyclinic Hospitals, PA Dept. of Revenue and retired from the City of...

Nov 13, 2016

Nekesha peacefully left her earthly home and entered into eternal heavenly rest with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was the daughter of the late Gail M. Ross-Brown and Walter J. “Sonny” Brown, Jr. She was born on July 22, 1973 in Harrisburg, PA. Nekesha received her formal education and graduated from John Harris High School in 1991, was...

Nov 6, 2016

Franklin Burden, 75 of Harrisburg, passed November 6, 2016 and predeceased by a son, Jimmy Christopher and 4 siblings; Edna Moore, Emma Scott, Browne Barber and Fred Burden. He retired from the Commonwealth in Janitorial Services and was a member of Legion Post #733, enjoying fishing, birds, social and sports events.  He leaves his children; Carmella Jones, Vanetta Burden, Phillip Collins,...

Nov 2, 2016

Christina Ann Williams, 52, daughter of the late Dorothy Mae Williams and Edward Nesmith, passed peacefully on November 2, 2016, after a lengthy illness in the presence of her family. Tina, as she was affectionately known, was a fun-loving and caring person who loved her grandchildren. She was employed as a manager at Boscov's until her health failed her. Tina...

Nov 1, 2016

Dorothy M. Walters, 74 of Harrisburg, passed Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Carrie Camp. She attended Kingdom Hall, retired from HIA and enjoyed sewing. Dorothy is survived by her children; Patricia A. Brown, James T. Brown Sr., Jackie Butler, Penny Lee Joyner, siblings; Josephine Alsop, Mary Coleman, Florence Givins, Joe Camp, 19...

Oct 30, 2016

James A. Walker a U.S. Air Force Veteran, 73 of Harrisburg, passed October 30, 2016. He was the son of the late George and Mamie Walker, and predeceased by siblings; Lottie Mae Walker, Jannie Earlee Walker Yellock and Lenward Walker. He retired from PP&L with over 20 years of service. A member of 1st Spirit Filled Missionary Baptist Church, an...

Oct 26, 2016

Juanita M. Watson, 82 of Harrisburg, passed October 26, 2016, the daughter of the late Marcum and Pheadelma Turner and predeceased by her husband Walter Watson and 9 siblings. Juanita retired from PA National Insurance in food servicing and enjoyed cooking, soap operas, reading and her grandchildren. She leaves her daughter Donna Strawbridge (Thomas Jr.), 2 grandchildren, 2 siblings, Angela...

Oct 18, 2016

Herron P. Long was born in Selma, Alabama on April 6, 1931 to the late Henry Pate, Sr. and Pearl (Gully) Pate. She was the widow of James A. Long, Jr. whom she wed in 1953 and remained his loving wife until his passing in 1991. She received her early education at Riverside Heights High in Geneva, AL and Certified...

Oct 15, 2016

Estelle S. Selvey, 105 of Edgemont, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2016.  She was born in Carrollton, Georgia to the late Abe and Lola Wells; was actively involved with The Salvation Army, attending services and women’s ministries, an avid volunteer for the March of Dimes and the Red Kettle bell ringing.  Estelle retired from Market Square Presbyterian Church and enjoyed working...

Oct 15, 2016

Freddie L. Stevens, 78 of Harrisburg, passed Saturday, October 15, 2016. He was the son of the late Walter and Carrie Stevens and predeceased by siblings; Arnatia Brown and Richard Stevens. Freddie worked as an insurance agent for John Hancock and also retired from CAT. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, baseball and football. Freddie is survived by his wife, Laura Stevens,...

Oct 8, 2016

Tyrone M. Clark, 63 of Harrisburg, passed October 8, 2016 at the University of Philadelphia. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Kidd and Janet Clark. Tyrone was employed by Goodwill Industries as a Project Manager and at HACC in Security. He was member of Agape International Family Worship Center, Head Deacon, Pastoral Care, the Outreach Team and Sexton. Tyrone...