Leonard L. Jackson
Mar 11, 2016
Colonel Leonard L. Jackson, 97 of Susquehanna Twp., passed peacefully at home on March 11, 2016. He served honorably for 30 years in the United States Army; serving in Italy during WWII as an artillery officer, attended Capital Presbyterian Church, memberships with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Club 21. Col Jackson was predeceased by his 1st wife Martha Jackson...
Ada P. Evans
Mar 1, 2016
Ada Patricia (Johnson) Evans, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away on March 1, 2016 in Colonial Park Care Center after a long illness. Ada, also known as "Tuck," was born on Dec. 20, 1940 in Cope, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Shellie, who she met on a school bus bound for junior high school in South...
Carol J. Johnson
Feb 17, 2016
Carol J. Johnson, 73 of Harrisburg, passed on February 17, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel Croft and predeceased by her husband Robert W. Johnson and a host of other relatives. Carol was a homemaker and enjoyed board games, game shows and oil painting. She leaves her children; Tanya Boykins, Tonya, John,...
Jules A. Davis
Feb 16, 2016
Jules A. Davis, aka “Ironman†was the son of the late Frank A. Davis and Ruth (Stevenson) Davis. He retired as a Physician’s Assistant with the Health & Hospital Corp. in New York. He loved hunting, fishing, gun collecting and was a real outdoor’s man. He loved the outdoors especially picnics and gathering with family and friends. Jules was always available...
Dathne D. Garris
Feb 15, 2016
Dathne D. Garris, 45 of Carlisle, passed unexpectedly on February 15, 2016. Dathne was employed at NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania as a Contract Specialist in the Nuclear Contracting Department. Services will be held on February 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. in New Life Holiness Church, 3821 Grady Road, Mullins, SC and burial in Florence National Cemetery on...
Gregory E. Holliday
Feb 11, 2016
Gregory E. Holliday, 64 of Harrisburg passed February 11, 2016. He was born in Savannah, GA to Jesse Dickens and the late Virginia Holliday. Greg was a retired Nurse’s Assistant for Pinnacle Health; attended Kingdom Hall, Union Deposit, enjoyed computers, reading, games and spending time with family and friends. Along with his father he is survived by step-mother Mary Dickens,...
Kathryn Rogers
Feb 10, 2016
Kathryn Peterkin Rogers was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 26, 1936 to the late Alexander Peterkin and Annie Bradshaw-Peterkin. She was educated in the NC school system. Kathy graduated from Eastern District H.S. and attended Hunter College. She worked as a secretary for various city agencies. Kathy met her former husband Joseph Rogers and they were married on New...
Katherine A. Williams
Feb 8, 2016
Katherine A. Williams, 59 of Harrisburg, passed February 8, 2016 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Delores Williams. Katherine was a member of Warren Memorial Baptist Church, a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 30 years and enjoyed bingo, cards and cooking. She leaves her sons; James and Leslie Williams, siblings; Leslie, Theresa and Edna (Brown)...
Julius W. Garrett
Feb 1, 2016
Deacon Julius W. Garrett Sr., 91 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2016. Julius was predeceased by his wife, Eva Garrett, whom he adored and two children; Elvira and David Garrett. Julius was one of the best known piano tuners in Central Pennsylvania. He worked with many celebrities and was a piano tuner for more than 60 years....
Freddie Jay Williams
Feb 1, 2016
Freddie Jay Williams, 49 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Monday, February 1, 2016. He was the son of Freddie Williams and the late Ruby Duffin Jeffries and predeceased by a sister Darlene Duffin. He was employed at REM as a laborer and enjoyed music, dancing and people. Freddie Jay was known for his sense of humor and always found a...
Rufus Slade Jr.
Feb 1, 2016
Rufus Slade Jr., 87 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on February 1, 2016 in Community General Osteopathic Hospital. Rufus was the son of the late Rufus and Viola Jackson-Slade. He was an Army Veteran, retired from New Cumberland Army Depot as an Aircraft and Helicopter Technician and from Highmark in Security. Rufus was a member of Ephriam Slaughter American Legion Post #733;...
Tanisha M. Murray
Feb 1, 2016
Tanisha M. Murray, 32 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Monday, February 1, 2016. She was the daughter of Sonya Bartow and the late Thomas Murray Sr. Tanisha was a movie buff, she enjoyed shopping, bowling and music, but mostly spending time with her children and family. Tanisha leaves her three children; Tymir, Taliha and Tyrese Murray, siblings; Thomas Jr., Tyshawn,...
Sarah C. Banks
Jan 25, 2016
Sarah C. Banks, 99, formerly of Warren, passed on January 25, 2016 in Hospice of Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late Abe and Lola Wells. She attended Friendship Baptist Church, enjoyed sewing, making hats, working on serge and bingo. Sarah is survived by her children; David, Faye, Ertha, Sarah and Margaret Banks, a sister Estelle Selvey, 3 grandchildren, 4...
Tyrone King
Jan 21, 2016
Tyrone King, 67 of Lebanon, passed Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Lebanon VA Hospital. Mr. King was an Air Force Veteran and retired from the Commonwealth, Department of Revenue. He enjoyed photography and sports. Tyrone is survived by a daughter Tammy King Turner, granddaughter Ciarra Turner both of Georgia, half sister Vera Ellen Thomas of Pittsburgh, uncles and aunts; William King,...
Ryan E. Chase
Jan 20, 2016
Ryan E. Chase, 24 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was a graduate of Harrisburg High School, he enjoyed basketball and was a member of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Ryan is survived by his parents Richard and Karen Chase, a son Da`ryan, siblings; Isaiah, Kapri, Ericka, Eric Jr., Richard III, Lucas, Kenya, Kendale, Kross, Dontrece...
Dorthee L. Holmes
Jan 15, 2016
Dorothee L. Holmes, 96 of Harrisburg, formerly of Elmira, NY passed January 15, 2016. Dorothee was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Hurst, predeceased by husband Benjamin Holmes, sons Anthony and Michael Holmes. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church; the Vestry, Alter Gill, Sunday School Teacher, Board Member of Family Services, EFA and Church Retreats. She...
Carl C. Roseboro
Jan 7, 2016
Carl C. Roseboro, 93 of Harrisburg, passed Thursday, January 7, 2016. Carl a Navy Veteran was the son of the late Edward Roseboro and Nannie Parker. He was a Building Engineer for the City of New York; enjoyed walking, the news, the Giants and Yankees. Carl is survived by his children; Judith, Cedric and Janine Roseborough, a brother Arthur Roseborough,...
Sinnie B. Travick
Jan 6, 2016
Sinnie B. Travick, 99 of Harrisburg, passed on January 6, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents, Matthew and Hattie Simmons, husband George “Dunnie†Travick, daughters Carolyn Curtis Bryant and Mary Travick. Sinnie was a former member of St. Paul Baptist Church, last member of the Los Amigos and founding member of Summit Terrace Association. She(s) celebrated by daughter Agnes and...
Inman Smith
Jan 4, 2016
Inman “Immett†Smith, 61 of Harrisburg, passed Jan. 4, 2015. He was the son of the late Charles Gordon and Romance Smith and predeceased by a daughter Nicole Denise Waters. He enjoyed music, westerns, sports and visiting friends and family. Inman is survived by his siblings; Bernell Lewis, Evelyn and Willie (Lori) Gordon, Mamie (James) Sinkler, Eloise (Willie) Cooper, Grace...
Wesley T. Morris
Dec 31, 2015
Wesley T. Morris, 96 of Harrisburg, passed Dec. 31, 2015. He was the son of the late Reva Morris and Hunter Paige, Sr. Wesley a WWII Veteran, retired from the US Postal Service and was predeceased by 5 siblings; Helen Morris, Elizabeth Early, Dorothy Hunter, Samuel and Watson Paige. He is survived by a sister Mary Payne, 42 nieces and...
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