OBITUARIES

Lillie Mae Smith

Lillie Mae Smith

Jan 17, 2015

Lillie Mae Smith, 103, formerly of Harrisburg, passed in Oakland, California on January 17, 2015. She was a Practical Nurse in Jackson, MI, a member of St. Patrick Cathedral where she provided child care service. She loved cooking and spending time with children.

John F. Ringler, Sr.

John F. Ringler, Sr.

Jan 15, 2015

John F. Ringler, Sr., born November 10, 1928, of Harrisburg, formerly of Montgomery and Trout Run, PA passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on January 15, 2015 at home, Harrisburg, PA. John was recently preceded in death by his wife Pearl of 61 years.  He is survived by his 6 children: Christine (Charles), Debra (Tony), Patricia (Charles), John...

Lillian M. Moffitt

Lillian M. Moffitt

Jan 11, 2015

Lillian M. Ridgeway-Moffitt, 66 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015 in Osteopathic Hospital. Lillian was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Myrtle Ridgeway and a member of Harambee United - Kingdom Embassy Church; serving as an Usher and on the Hospitality and Bookstore Ministries. She was employed at the Civil War Museum, the owner and founder...

Shalamar V. Alexander-Greenhowe

Shalamar V. Alexander-Greenhowe

Jan 10, 2015

Shalamar V. Alexander-Greenhowe, 27 of Highspire, passed suddenly on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Harrisburg.  Shalamar was the daughter of James Williams Sr. and the late Maria Alexander Lawrence and reared by her grandparents, Anthony and Lenore Alexander. She was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School, attended HACC and was employed as an Enrollment Counselor for Straighter Line. Shalamar was...

Wilbert Bailey

Wilbert Bailey

Jan 8, 2015

Mrs. Wilbert L. Bailey, 96 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Colonial Park Care Center. Mother Bailey was the daughter of the late Turner and Mamie Harris and was reared in Moultrie, Georgia. She retired from the Commonwealth of PA, working in housekeeping for the House of Representatives. Mother Bailey was the Founder and Emeritus Senior...

Cynthia L. Brown

Cynthia L. Brown

Jan 6, 2015

Cynthia L. Brown, 56 of Harrisburg passed peacefully in Reading on January 6, 2015. She was the daughter of Rev. Dr. Essie Boatwright and the late William Kimble. She worked as a secretary for the Federal Government at MEPS. Cynthia loved traveling, entertaining, cooking and being with family. Along with her mother, she leaves to celebrate her life her children;...

Goldie S. Giles

Goldie S. Giles

Dec 25, 2014

Goldie Sarah Giles, 84 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on December 25, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Linford Wilkerson and Pearl DeLoatch Wilkerson. Goldie was a devoted housewife, mother and community activist. Along with her parents she is predeceased by her brother Linford Jr., sister Pearl Eloise Overton and her youngest, Mitchell Todd Giles Sr.  Goldie leaves to celebrate...

Annie Ragland

Annie Ragland

Dec 24, 2014

Annie Ragland, 74 of Harrisburg passed peacefully Wednesday December 24, 2014 at home. She was a retired employee of the House of Representatives and Penn DoT who loved her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband David Ragland and granddaughter Shalea Cellestine Ragland. Annie leaves to celebrate her life six children; David II, Sharon, Anna, Donald, Dennis and...

George H. Love, Sr.

George H. Love, Sr.

Dec 14, 2014

Dr. George Hayward Love Sr., 90, transitioned peacefully at Harrisburg Hospital on December 14, 2014. George was born and educated in Philadelphia, the middle child of five children to the late Daisy (Gripper) and Samuel Love. George graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia in 1942.  He earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees in the field of education and sciences...

Flossie E. Jeffers

Flossie E. Jeffers

Dec 12, 2014

Flossie Evelyn Whitfield Jeffers was born in Mebane, North Carolina on October 8, 1928. Her parents Bruce and Sarah Whitfield were very spiritual and raised Flossie and her siblings in the church. She gave her life to the Lord as a young lady and remained faithful. She departed this life on December 12, 2014. She was educated in the Caswell...

Tonya L. Clark

Tonya L. Clark

Dec 11, 2014

Tonya L. Clark, 59 of Harrisburg passed peacefully Friday December 11, 2014 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was born in Harrisburg, PA to Betty Lou Clark and the late Samuel Clark Jr. She was a graduate of John Harris class of '72 and a retired Lick Towers Security Officer, She was a devoted member of St. Patrick’s Cathedral where she was...

James Tabb

James Tabb

Dec 5, 2014

James Tabb, 87 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2014 in Golden Living Center in Harrisburg. He was the son of the late Alice (Hanna) and Regino Tabb and reared in Money, Mississippi.  James moved North and made Harrisburg his home.  He always had an entrepreneurial spirit and owned and operated two businesses prior to his retirement: Tabb Janitorial Service,...

Dorothy J. Reeves-McClure

Dorothy J. Reeves-McClure

Dec 3, 2014

Dorothy J. Reeves McClure, 79 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Colonial Park Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Maxie and Manilla Wiley and predeceased by her son, Oscar Lee Reeves, Jr. Dorothy was a retired seamstress for Capital Rental Tux in Harrisburg. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, the Choir,...

Elizabeth Schoch

Elizabeth Schoch

Nov 30, 2014

Elizabeth “ Lindo” Schoch, the daughter of the late Roslyn Jackson Gordon and the late Alexander Reid, was born on March 10, 1933 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Elizabeth was educated through the Montego Bay School system and moved to Pennsylvania in 1968. She was a member of the Pride of Monroe Temple 1166 in Stroudsburg, PA. and since Elizabeth loved...

Nellie A. Tabb

Nellie A. Tabb

Nov 29, 2014

Nellie A. Tabb, 79 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2014 in Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Pennsylvania. Nellie was the daughter of the late Alice (Hanna) and Reginald Tabb and reared both in Slater, Mississippi and Dodge City, Kansas. She was quite accomplished in music, poetry and the written word. She retired as a civil servant and...

Doeva Watts

Doeva Watts

Nov 26, 2014

Doeva Bowman Watts was the daughter of the late Edward and Carrie Addison Bowman and was born on December 24, 1944 in Sylvania, Georgia. She received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District and graduated from John Harris High School in 1962. During high School, Doeva participated locally, statewide, and nationally in the Elks Oratorical competition and placed 2nd...

Dovas L. White

Dovas L. White

Nov 24, 2014

Dovas L. White, 87 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home on Monday, November 24, 2014.  He served his country as a Sergeant in the Army, a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, President of the Men’s Group, Men’s Club, Lay Reader and Verger. He also enjoyed bowling, being the local chauffer and a mentor for the after school program. Dovas retired...

Deacon James E. Jackson Jr.

Deacon James E. Jackson Jr.

Nov 4, 2014

Deacon James E. Jackson Jr., 78 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at Community General Hospital on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.  James was the son of the late James and Vivian Jackson, born in Reading, PA. He retired as District Director from the State Parole Board for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A member and Deacon of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church; affiliations and...

Clarence C. Coates

Clarence C. Coates

Nov 2, 2014

Clarence C. “Coatsie” Coates, 78 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on November 2, 2014. He was born in Carlisle, PA to the late James Coates and Helen Bell Coates. Clarence was educated in the Carlisle area School District. He attended Harrisburg Area Community College for two years and served in the United States Air Force. He worked at Bethlehem Steel Mill...

Gerald L. Thomas Sr.

Gerald L. Thomas Sr.

Nov 1, 2014

Gerald L. Thomas, Sr. 72, of Syracuse, NY, entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2014 in Patchogue, NY, with his loving wife, Jannie, by his side. Gerald, also known as “Jerry”, the son of the late Laura Thomas Waller, was born in Connellsville, PA.  In 1944 the entire Thomas family relocated to Harrisburg, PA.  At the age of nine Gerald gave...

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