OBITUARIES

Amon Corsa Romain

Amon Corsa Romain

Apr 30, 2015

Amon Corsa Romain, 17 of Harrisburg, passed tragically on April 30, 2015 in Hershey Medical Center. Amon attended Harrisburg High and was on the wrestling team and wrestle for the Jackhammers. He attended Cross Road Baptist Church, played football for Swatara Tigers, ran track and enjoyed drawing. He is survived by his parents Mark J. Romain and Ashlee Newcomer; siblings...

Joan V. Primm

Joan V. Primm

Apr 25, 2015

Joan V. Primm, 81 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home on April 25, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Mattie Johnson and predeceased by her husband, Ralph E. Primm.  Joan retired as a Psych Aid 2 at the Harrisburg State Hospital with 27 years of service. She was a former member of New Zion Fellowship Church, the...

Dean Allen Foster

Dean Allen Foster

Apr 23, 2015

Retired Detective Dean Allen Foster, 69 of Phoenix, AZ passed peacefully on April 23, 2015. He was the son of the late James A. Foster Sr., and Janie Thomas Butler. He retired from the Harrisburg Police after 27 years of service and was an 8 year Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Dean was a former member of Faith Chapel...

Lonie Talley

Lonie Talley

Apr 16, 2015

Lonie L. Talley, 63 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday April 16, 2015. She was born in Elberton, GA to the late Isaac Green and Janie Mae Pledge Green. Lonie was a CNA and Nutritionist. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, shopping, crocheting and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  She leaves to celebrate her life, children; Johnny Jr. (Chanette) Talley, Romania (David) Yellock, Donell (Tammy),...

Lucille K. Stewart

Lucille K. Stewart

Mar 30, 2015

Lucille “Kaye” Stewart of Harrisburg passed on Monday, March 30, 2015 in Community General Hospital. A 50 year member of Capital Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Church Secretary and various boards and committees. Kaye retired from the Commonwealth with 17 years of service. She leaves one daughter, Beverly Stewart Jones of Maryland, 4 grandchildren, 6...

Dawn L. Terrell

Dawn L. Terrell

Mar 30, 2015

Dawn L. Terrell, 55 of Reading, formerly of Harrisburg, passed Monday, March 30, 2015. Dawn was the daughter of Geraldine L. Ramsey and the late George Ramsey Sr. She graduated from Harrisburg High, attended PA State University and earned a degree at University of Phoenix. Dawn leaves her husband, Jason Terrell, son Aajaylah J. Terrell, siblings; George (Sonya) Ramsey, Jr....

Frances N. Porter

Frances N. Porter

Mar 24, 2015

Frances N. Porter, 85 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Emanuel Porter and sons Hubert, Robert and Thomas Porter. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, served on the Usher Board, Flower and Culinary Ministries, member of the Elks, Cyrenus Temple #75 and Eastern...

Renay Bullock

Renay Bullock

Mar 18, 2015

Renay Bullock, 54 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.  Renay was the daughter of Cleo Wooten and the late James Bullock. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Hershey Foods and Hershey Entertainment with over 20 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed cooking, all types of sports and making floral...

Douglas Ford, Jr.

Douglas Ford, Jr.

Mar 18, 2015

Douglas Ford Jr., 37 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2015 in Harrisburg Hospital. Douglas is the son of Douglas Ford Sr. and Patricia Dayd and was born on February 18, 1978. He enjoyed working on the computer, face book, play station and talking on the phone with family and friends. Douglas leaves to celebrate his life and...

Gloria A. Parker McArthur

Gloria A. Parker McArthur

Mar 3, 2015

Gloria Ann Parker McArthur, 71 of Boas Street, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Jasper B. and Edna Tennant Parker. Gloria retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation after 35 years of dedicated service.  She was member of First Zion Baptist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary, Pastor’s Aid, a former Choir...

George A. Franklin, Jr.

George A. Franklin, Jr.

Feb 26, 2015

George Abraham Franklin, Jr. was born on July 8, 1951 in Cope, South Carolina to George Abraham Franklin, Sr. and Bessie J. Franklin. In 1955, the family migrated to Harrisburg, PA where George spent his childhood.  George graduated from John Harris High School in 1969.  George graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1977 and received his Masters of Business Administration from...

Alvin Johnson

Alvin Johnson

Feb 26, 2015

Alvin N. Johnson, 67 of Harrisburg passed suddenly on February 28, 2015. He was the son of the late Morris and Emma Johnson. Alvin was a self employed Sub Contractor, an avid Eagles fan, loved sports and his family. Along with his parents he is preceded by his brother Ronald Johnson. Alvin leaves to celebrate his life his devoted wife...

Helen L. Cook

Helen L. Cook

Feb 8, 2015

Helen L. Cook, 83 of Harrisburg, passed Sunday, February 8, 2015 in Colonial Park Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Mancy and Martha Cook, born in Markham, Virginia. Helen was a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, served on the Usher Board, Mass Choir and participated in Bible Studies. She enjoyed music, the news, movies and game...

Maurice V. Cutler

Maurice V. Cutler

Feb 8, 2015

Maurice V. Cutler, 28 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on February 8, 2015 in Harrisburg Hospital and he was predeceased by his mother, Vanessa P. Cutler.  Maurice was reared, graduated and attended Church of God all in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He had been employed at Fresh Express, as a forklift operator. Maurice was a computer enthusiast and enjoyed basketball and music. He is...

Lamar A. Banks

Lamar A. Banks

Feb 2, 2015

Lamar Antjuane Banks “Mar-Mar”, 39, of North 15th Street, Harrisburg, completed his earthly journey on Monday, February 2, 2015 in the Harrisburg Hospital. He was employed with Bright Futures Learning Centers Inc., as well as owned his own Physical Fitness business. He was a 1993 graduate from Bishop McDevitt High School and a 1997 Delaware State University graduate. He was...

Janice Armiya

Janice Armiya

Jan 30, 2015

Janice Armiya, 63 of Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA passed peacefully Friday January 30, 2015 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was a Rehabilitation Specialist and member of New Birth Christian Fellowship. She also loved the Culinary Arts. Janice will be mourned by her devoted children Anita and Carol Terry; along with Phillip Holcomb; three siblings Clarence Durst III, James E. Vaughn and...

Tom M. Brown

Tom M. Brown

Jan 30, 2015

Tom M. Brown, 75 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on January 30, 2015. He was the son of the late Abner and Maggie Brown. He worked as a driver, loved fishing, gardening and auto mechanics. Tom leaves to celebrate his life his devoted wife Ernestine Brown, children; Cassandra Simpson, Marilynn Jones, Thomas and Laquita Brown, Deborah Long, siblings; Thelma Journey, Gladys...

Eleanor Stanton

Eleanor Stanton

Jan 27, 2015

Eleanor Stanton, 76 of North 4th Street passed peacefully January 27th in Harrisburg Hospital. She was a Vocational Trainer for the Capital Area Intermediate Unit and a member of Christian Life Center; also a church mother who loved TV Westerns, College Football and family. Eleanor leaves to mourn her devoted children Sean, Ronald and Stephanie with siblings Barbara Ann McKenzie,...

Sarah Foster Goodman

Sarah Foster Goodman

Jan 25, 2015

Sarah Goodman 71 of Lexington Street passed peacefully in Community General Hospital Sunday January 25, 2015. She was a retired employee of the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry who loved Gardening, Family and playing games. She leaves to mourn her six children Carol Young, Marie Jackson, Willie Lockett, Sheldon and Irving Foster with Malia Stroble. She also leaves two...

Altia J. Harper

Altia J. Harper

Jan 22, 2015

Altia Juanita Harper, 91, of Harrisburg, was embraced in her home by God's welcoming arms and guided into a life of eternal joy on January 22, 2015. Juanita, known to her family and friends, was born on August 9, 1923 in Thomasville, GA to the late Catherine and Charles Brown. In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death...

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