OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

Dec 30, 2015

Howard "Howdy" M. McKamey II, 63 of Steelton, passed at home on December 30, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents Howard and Mae McKamey and sister, Linda McKamey. Howdy worked at Berg Electronics as a machinist, an art teacher at William Penn and he was an extremely talented artist. He is survived by his daughter Tara McKamey, step-daughter Shaliah...

Dec 29, 2015

Hazel R. Clemons, 79 of Harrisburg, passed December 29, 2015 in Danville, PA. She was the daughter of the late John and Leona Williford and member of Emanuel COGIC. Hazel worked at Pomeroy's/Bon-Ton for years and enjoyed Christian television, music, traveling and her grandchildren. She leaves her husband Erskine Clemons, children Ray (Catherine) Holden, Barbara (Jeff) Holden, Randall (Karen) Clemons,...

Dec 28, 2015

Joanella (Jenkins) Morrison, daughter of James A. and Irene H. Jenkins (both deceased), was born on October 17, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA, and was welcomed home eternally on Monday, December 28, 2015. Joanella graduated from the first class of Harrisburg High School, 1972. Joanie, which she was lovingly called by family and friends, retired from the PA Department of Disability...

Dec 21, 2015

Robin M. Lewis, 60 of Harrisburg, passed Monday, December 21, 2015. She was the daughter of Dr. John L. Young and the late Jeanette Phillips. Robin was an Attorney for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections; she attended Imani African Christian Church and served on the PA and Dauphin County Bar Associations. Robin enjoyed working with her hands in craft making...

Dec 19, 2015

Michael E. Betsill Sr., 48 of Harrisburg, passed December 19, 2015 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was predeceased by his parents James and MaryAnn Betsill. Michael graduated from Harrisburg School District, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and was affiliated with MDA.  He leaves his wife, Carla Betsill, siblings; Tracey and James Betsill, twin Michelle Heggs (Ron) and...

Dec 19, 2015

Floyd Gregory Hamn, was born on February 27th, 1954 in Indian Head, Maryland, to Phyllis Hamn and Randolph Johnson (deceased) and went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 19th, 2015 in the comfort of the home of his companion and caregiver, Jennifer Ayers.  Floyd was an active member of the Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church. As the years moved on, so...

Dec 2, 2015

Nov 26, 2015

Thato Paphane, 33 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on November 26, 2015. He graduated from Central Dauphin School District, attended Shippensburg University and Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, work at Ross and Ames. Thato loved basketball and the Phila. Eagles and will be missed by his parents; Mrs. Florah and Dr. Emile Iberedem step-father, step-sister, Ms. Kristen Iberedem, grandparents, uncles, aunts,...

Nov 19, 2015

Lynette M. Taylor, 55, of Harrisburg passed peacefully on November 19, 2015. She was the daughter of Minister Mattie Nash and the late Rudolph Thomas. She was a member of the Cancer Society, Aurora Club and retired from the Commonwealth as a EO Specialist 2, Dept. of Transportation. Along with her mother, she is celebrated by her husband Minister Allen...

Nov 19, 2015

Shirley Wilkerson, 80 of Harrisburg, passed Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. Shirley was the owner of Shirley’s Beauty Salon; a member of First Zion Baptist Church and the Pastor’s Aid Ministry. She was predeceased by her children Ronald and Daniel Payton and sibling Charlotte Jackson. Yet leaves to mourn, her husband Robert T. Wilkerson, children Sandra McCleave, Raymond and Richard Payton,...

Nov 17, 2015

Rev. Dr. Etta M. Organ, 62 of Harrisburg, passed on November 17, 2015. She was the daughter of Barbara Boulware and the late Henry Boulware Sr. and predeceased by a sibling Tueresa Palmer. Etta was Founder of Omega Ministries, loved the Lord and retired from the Commonwealth, Dept. of Transportation. Along with her mother she leaves her daughter Tyeshia Organ,...

Nov 15, 2015

Pastor Dawn L. Jordan, 53 of Harrisburg, passed November 15, 2015 with her family by her side. Dawn was the daughter of late Larry and Carol Adams and predeceased by her sister Derran Adams. She retired from the Commonwealth, Department of Revenue with 30 years of service. Her church home was Victory Outreach Fellowship; she was a strong prayer warrior,...

Nov 13, 2015

Twame “Ty” Evans Jabarge, 24 departed this life on November 13, 2015. He was educated in the Harrisburg School District and employed by REM. Surviving are his parents John Patrick Washington and Lavette Alberta Jackson of Harrisburg, siblings; Juijuan Williams (York), Shafai Evans, Jasmine Washington, Johnelle Washington, Shaurice Evans and Twindell Evans all of Harrisburg.

Nov 10, 2015

Christopher A. Queeley, 50 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Chris was the son of the late James and Harriet Queeley and worked as a LLC Trainer for Ross Distributer. He retired from Dasher Inc. with 20 years of service. He attended Market Square Presbyterian Church; was an Assistant Director/Coach of Harrisburg Packers, M.O.S.E.L.F. Baseball, member of...

Nov 7, 2015

Carolyn B. White, 91 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2015.  She was predeceased by her husband Dovas L. White and daughter Carol Ann White. She retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of General Services in housekeeping with 20 years of dedicated service. Carolyn was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church; the Episcopal Church Women, the Fund...

Nov 7, 2015

Fannie Williams, 68 of Harrisburg passed November 7, 2015. Fannie Mae Williams leaves to mourn her passing her son, John W. Smith, siblings; Nina Wallace, Grace Douglas, Melodye Smith, John Smith, Walter Housch and Booker Knight, several grand and great-grand children, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Nov 4, 2015

Rev. Julius “Bert” Adams, 82 of Harrisburg, passed on November 4, 2015 in the care of Hospice of Central PA. Julius was the son of the late Margaret Adams; predeceased by a son Terrance Adams and a sister Sarah Brown. He retired from the Housing Authority as a Housing Inspector; attended Christian Life, enjoyed Christian broadcast stations and was the...