OBITUARIES

Aug 6, 2015

Johnny Lovejoy, Jr. 64 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on August 6, 2015 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was the son of late Johnny Lovejoy, Sr. and surviving Geneva Flagg Floyd. Johnny was a member of the Harrisburg Church of Christ. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, served as a Democratic Committee Man...

Jul 12, 2015

Eric L. Rivers Sr., 44 of Harrisburg, passed July 12, 2015. He was the son of the late Sydney Johnson and Juanita Rivers, worked as a forklift operator and attended Beulah Baptist Church. He leaves his children; Brandon, Erika, Eric, Dasha, Marquise, Lamont, Zion, Zyen, Reign and Truth, siblings Samantha and Sonya and 4 grandchildren.

Jul 12, 2015

Andrea “Renee`” Hall-Patterson, 56 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Renee` retired from Hershey Foods and was a member of North 17th Street Church of God. She served as an usher, loved praise and worship, music and dancing and enjoyed family gatherings. She is survived by her mother Evangeline Hall, son,...

Jul 9, 2015

Jul 4, 2015

Rochester Bridges, 66 of Harrisburg, passed Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Hershey Medical Center and was the son of the late Clarence and Marie (Lumpkin) Bridges. He retired as a Supervisor at Alexander Construction with 30 years and was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. Rochester leaves his wife, Maggie “Estelle” Bridges, children Kerry, Estelle, Rickey and Renay,...

Jun 28, 2015

James Leonard Spradley Sr., 79 of Lewisberry, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Holy Spirit Hospital. James was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian (Banks) Spradley. He retired as a Mechanic for Sears and Roebucks and he enjoyed fishing, boating, horseback riding and motorcycles. He leaves behind his children; Alice Lea of NJ, Sabrina Pagan of...

Jun 18, 2015

Jun 13, 2015

Jun 13, 2015

Debbie F. Gibson, 55 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Debbie was the daughter of Janet Gibson and John Payne. She was a graduate of Harrisburg High School and employed at the New Cumberland Army Depot for 13 years. Debbie was an avid sports fan; she loved the Cougars and reading. She leaves to mourn in addition...

May 31, 2015

Claire Gwendolyn Whyte, 101 of Harrisburg passed peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, May 31, 2015. She was a seamstress who loved crocheting, baking and babysitting. Mrs. Whyte leaves to mourn her devoted children, Nerissa Daley, Leroy Gunning and Baby Dee predeceased her, also leaving Nolan Gunning, Vincent Nelson, Hycenth Nickle, Winfield Whyte, Mazie and son-in-law Headley...

May 27, 2015

Matthew J. Chaplin, 28 of Harrisburg passed May 27, 2015. He was the son of Matthew McRoy and Sabrina Chaplin. He is survived by his parents, children; Matthew, Sonyae, Camdyn, siblings; Sirena, D’vesha, companion Brandi Clemons and host of relatives and friends.

May 26, 2015

Dwight J. Holmes, 64 of Camp Hill passed peacefully on May 26, 2015. He was the son of the late James Holmes and Elizabeth Franklin. He enjoyed sports, “old school” music and fishing. He leaves to celebrate her life his daughter Michelle Mebane, grandchildren; Raini Mebane, Cordell Mebane-Butts, great-grandchild; Eric Frank Ross, Jr., special friend Elaine Spears and host of...

May 22, 2015

Mr. William Louis Burton was born on February 13, 1928 and departed life peacefully on May 22, 2015. He graduated from John Harris High School in Harrisburg, PA. He then honorably served in the United States Army as a sergeant and was a veteran of the Korean War. After working for over 20 years as a United States Postal Service...

May 20, 2015

Eugene Pittman, Sr., 86 of Harrisburg, passed Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Harrisburg Hospital. Mr. Pittman was the son of the late Isaiah and Moselle Pittman and was preceded in death by his wife Vivian Pittman. He served in the U.S. Army, worked for the U.S. Postal Service and was a long-time member of Hillside Seventh Day Adventist Church. He...

May 19, 2015

Bridgette S. “Bridge” Thompson, 26 of Harrisburg passed suddenly Tuesday May 19, 2015. Bridge was a Baker for Giant Foods who loved selfies and music. She was preceded by her mother Altavise Thompson, survived by her children Dyshawn and Dimera Thompson, Christopher Battles Jr., siblings; Brittany and Lamar Thompson, Taevon Thompson-Thames and Bria Thompson and a host of relatives and...

May 16, 2015

Adrian Robinson Jr., 25 of Harrisburg, PA passed suddenly at his home in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday May 16, 2015. He was a former Pittsburgh Steeler who loved music dancing, movies and trendy fashion. He was also a member of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Harrisburg, PA. Adrian Jr. leaves to mourn his devoted parents Adrian Sr. and Terri...

May 16, 2015

Clark D. Maloney, 53 of Philadelphia entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 16th at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of Lois Anne Maloney and the late John W. Maloney III. Clark was a hospitality veteran, an icon in the Philadelphia restaurant and nightclub scene. He also had ownership and influence with Landshark Enterprises, CDMet'al, DreamWeavers,...

May 16, 2015

Thelma Morton Reed, 92 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Thelma was the daughter of the late Fletcher and Daisy Morton and reared in Mt. Union, PA. She retired as a Purchasing Agent for Mechanicsburg Naval Depot with 41 years of service. A member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Deaconess, Church Missionary, Victorious Women In Christ and...

May 16, 2015

Cordell J. Nash-Matthews, 26 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on May 16, 2015. He worked at Chewy’s and Applebee’s. He leaves his parents, Robin Nash and James Matthews, children, D’Marion Kiehl and Tyreon Watts-Nash, siblings; Kimo, Darroll, Kalah, Taylor, Tiara, Tiana and a host of relatives. Cordell’s service will be held at Victory Outreach Fellowship, 2205 Swatara Street, Harrisburg on Thursday,...

May 12, 2015

Eric Matthews, 56 of Harrisburg passed peacefully in Louisville, KY on May 12, 2015. He was the son of the late William Matthews and Louise Correosso. Eric was employed as a mechanic and loved his family. He is survived by his wife Julie Green Matthews, children; Eric Matthews Jr., Justin Matthews and Kirin Clark, brothers; William Jr., James and John...