OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

Jun 10, 2016

Eric D. Smith Sr., 52 of Steelton passed on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was the son of Louise Hunter and the late Raymond M. Smith Sr. Eric was a member of Kingdom Embassy, Inc., Ezekiel’s Trumpets, former President of Steelton’s Midget League Baseball, Harrisburg Sportsman’s Club, a youth mentor and enjoyed deep sea fishing. Along with his father he...

May 31, 2016

Robert J. Royster, 65 of Harrisburg, passed May 31, 2016.  He was an Electrician and a graduate of John Harris High School, class of 1971. Robert is survived by two children, RaLisa (Shawn) Smith and Rodney Royster, a brother John Royster, two grandchildren Ashanti and Laniya Smith and a host of relatives and friends.

May 30, 2016

Alicia C. Dalton, 65 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of Alice and the late John Barbee and predeceased by her husband Larry Dalton, siblings John Barbee Jr. and Arrianna Confer. Alicia retired with 36 years of service with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Department of Treasury. She was a...

May 21, 2016

John H. Thornton, 88, passed Saturday May 21, 2016.  He was born in Leesburg, VA and spent most of his adult years living in Harrisburg, PA. He was an Army WWII Veteran and retired from the former Navy Ships Part Control Center in Mechanicsburg, PA. Under the leadership of Pastor Franklin L. Henley, John served as an Usher, Sunday school teacher,...

May 17, 2016

Mary Alice Jones, 76 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on May 17, 2016 in Spring Creek Nursing Facility. She was the daughter of the late Herman Hopkins and Mary Etheridge and was a Legal Aid, working in NewYork for more than 30 years. Her final resting place will be in Ontario, California.

May 15, 2016

Tomicka D. Stubbs; 37 of Hummelstown, formerly of Harrisburg, passed tragically on Sunday, May 15, 2016. She is the daughter of Joann D. Powell and the late Richard Stubbs. Tomicka was employed by Boyo Transportation Company as a bus driver. She was a member of Unity Praise Temple; enjoyed reading, movies and music. Tomicka leaves behind in addition to her...

May 14, 2016

Ms. Shebby Jean Lindsey was born in Wrightsville, GA on January 9, 1944.  She was the daughter of the late Varlonus Wright and Willie Bell Wright.   Shebby grew up in the Buckeye Community and joined the Buckeye Baptist Church at an early age.  She graduated from the B D Perry High School and soon relocated to Harrisburg Pennsylvania.  She was united in matrimony...

May 13, 2016

Fannie D. Harden, 105 and formerly of Harrisburg; passed peacefully on May 13, 2016 in Riverside, Calif. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Sara (Carrington) Dennis and predeceased by her husband, George W. Harden. Fannie retired as a Supervisor for the County of Portland, Oregon and was a former member of Second Baptist Church in Harrisburg. She...

May 7, 2016

Carrie B. Smiley, 88 of Harrisburg, passed on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Rev. Leonard Smiley; daughters Daisy Mae, Mattie Mae and Rose Marie. Carrie retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Workers' Compensation after 30 years of service and was a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves her children;...

May 4, 2016

Curtis J. Lee, Jr. 72 of Harrisburg passed Thursday, May 4, 2016 in Golden Living Center of Camp Hill. Curtis retired as a Supervisor from Assurant Insurance Company; was a member of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed jazz, movies and Broadway.  Curtis is survived by his wife Patricia Patterson Lee of Harrisburg, daughter Felicia (Roderick) Fluellen of Palm Bay FL,...

Apr 21, 2016

Patricia A. Dayd, 58 of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Charles Finley Sr. and Beverly Grannison, and step-father Kenneth Grannison, also predeceased by her son, Douglas Ford Jr. Patricia retired as a Supervisor from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Transportation. She graduated from Harrisburg High School Class of...

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Mar 26, 2016

Reverend Howard Lee Lewis, Sr., 74, of Duncannon, PA, passed from this life into eternity on Saturday, March 26, 2016 with his family by his side.Reverend Lewis was born on October 25, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ozzie Lewis, Sr., and mother, Beatrice Moss Lewis, as well as siblings Odell Lewis & Dorothy McMurray....

Mar 26, 2016

John T. “JT” Carter III, 36 of Harrisburg, passed March 26, 2016 in Hershey Medical Center. JT was the son of John (Betty) and Traci Carter; he was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, he enjoyed body building and trainer others. JT also loved spending time with his children, family and friends. He leaves behind along with his...

Mar 23, 2016

Charles E. Wolfersberger, 80 of Harrisburg, passed March 23, 2016 in Osteopathic Hospital. Charles was a veteran of the PA National Guard, a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, its Men’s and Welcome Ministries and an avid sports fan. He leaves behind his wife Jacqueline, children; Dawn Fuller, Charles Wolfersberger II, Natalie Mahaffey and Karen Turner, siblings Jack...

Mar 15, 2016

Geofray J. Calle 68, of Harrisburg and formally of Columbia South America passed March 15, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. He was a cook at various restaurants and is survived by his son Jhon Alexander of Chile. He also leaves a host of relatives and friends.