OBITUARIES

Viola E. Collins Allen

Viola E. Collins Allen

Oct 30, 2014

Viola Allen, also known as “Miss miss” age 94 entered into eternal rest on October 30, 2014.  Viola was born to the late Joseph Collins and Lucinda Banks Collins of Susquehanna Township (Edgemont) on September 9, 1920.  She is predeceased by her husband Joseph Ford Allen, daughters Cynthia Allen Forney and Emily Allen Matthews, her brothers Jessie Leo Collins, Eugene Collins and...

James E. Tucker

James E. Tucker

Oct 24, 2014

James Earl Tucker, affectionately know as “Jimmie” or “Tuck,” was born on March 5, 1948 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Wash and Ella Tucker. He received his education at the former John Harris High School. During his working career he was employed with MayFlower Moving Company for 20+ years and A. Lane Furniture of Harrisburg. In his leisure, Jimmie...

Alexis L. Ross

Alexis L. Ross

Oct 18, 2014

Alexis L. Ross, 54 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on October 18, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Johnson Sr. and Lizzie Brooks-Ross. She worked for the Harrisburg City Schools for 10 years and attended Mt. Calvary C.O.G.I.C. Alexis loved helping people whenever she could and spending time with her family. She leaves to celebrate her life, sons...

Maureese E. Conway

Maureese E. Conway

Oct 14, 2014

Maureese E. Conway 55, of Harrisburg completed his journey Monday, October 14 at the Harrisburg Hospital. Son of the late Mary E. “Judy” Conway and Jessie Mclamb, Maureese was born August 30, 1959 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Maureese attended John Harris High School to complete his general education development requirements. He was a member of St. Paul’s Baptist Church. He was...

Edna Mae Nicholson

Edna Mae Nicholson

Oct 2, 2014

Edna Mae Nicholson, 61, affectionately known as “Ma Edna” or “Pudding,” was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 17,1953 to Mollie Clemmer Shaw and Albert Rainey. She was raised in Charlotte, NC and eventually resided in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. While in Harrisburg, she met her fiancé, James P. Williams of 25 years. During her time, she worked at Red Roof...

Anne P. Hipsch

Anne P. Hipsch

Sep 28, 2014

Anne P. Hipsch, 62, of Levittown, Pa, formerly of Harrisburg Pa, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 28th.  She was a former state employee at the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare. Some of her interests included children, reading, walking at the track, soap operas as well as Law and Order: SVU and Criminal Minds, and although she was German,...

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Sep 22, 2014

Those we love don't go away,  They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Richard Anderson, 68 of Steelton passed suddenly in Harrisburg Hospital on Monday September 22, 2014. He was a self-employed contractor who loved Chess, Pool and Backgammon.  He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Gloria; a daughter Debbie Castleberry;...

Daniel W. Payton

Daniel W. Payton

Sep 19, 2014

Daniel William Payton, 62, affectionately known to most as P.I. transitioned into eternal life on Sept. 19 at the Osteopathic Hospital surrounded by his loving family. P.I. was born on July 30, 1951 to the late Hubert Payton and Shirley (Payton) Wilkerson. He spent most of his working career in the food industry. He graduated from the former William Penn...

Roosevelt H. Jennings

Roosevelt H. Jennings

Sep 17, 2014

Roosevelt H. Jennings 79, affectionately known as “Rudy” of Harrisburg, passed peacefully in Harrisburg Hospital on September 17, 2014.  Roosevelt retired as aTech Sergeant from the US Air Force; he served during the Korean and Vietnam War, a US Postal Carrier and also retired from the Commonwealth of PA.   Roosevelt loved his family and enjoyed puzzles, traveling and auto mechanics. He...

Jeffrey W. Simms

Jeffrey W. Simms

Sep 12, 2014

Jeffrey W. Simms, Age 69, passed peacefully on September 12, 2014 at his home in Harrisburg, PA. Son of the late Charles W Simms and Vivian Holmes Simms, Jeffrey was born on Oct 10th, 1944 in Harrisburg, PA. His sister Margo Simms Scott McDonald preceded him in death. Jeff retired with over 23 years of dedicated service from the Commonwealth...

Arianna C. Hershman

Arianna C. Hershman

Sep 9, 2014

Baby Arianna C. Hershman, was taken by the Angels on September 9, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital and survived by her parents; Daja C. Mitchell and Christopher B. Hershman, siblings; Benjamin J., Christa J. and Christopher B. Hershman Jr., grandparents Judy C. and Ronald James Mitchell Sr. and Melissa L. and James C. Hershman and host of family. Services at Hooper...

Herman Blair

Herman Blair

Sep 4, 2014

Herman Blair, 83 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Herman was the son of the late Jean and Jessie Blair, predeceased by a daughter, Leslie D. Blair, siblings; Aida, James and Dean Blair. Herman served in the US Air Force and retired from the Navy Supply Depot in Mechanicsburg as a...

Barbara E. Thompson Williams

Barbara E. Thompson Williams

Sep 2, 2014

Barbara Elaine Thompson Williams, 81 of Susquehanna Township, passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in Arden Courts Memory Care of Susquehanna.  Barbara was born on July 7, 1933 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to the late William Henry Thompson Jr. and Catherine Elizabeth Robinson Thompson. At an early age her parents moved from Huntingdon to Harrisburg, where she attended the Harrisburg School...

Essie M. Prentice

Essie M. Prentice

Aug 26, 2014

Essie Mae (Cole) Prentice, 89 of Edgemont, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 surrounded by her daughters. Essie was the daughter of the late Willie Cole and Estella Jackson Saunders, predeceased by her husband William L. Prentice Sr. and a graduate of Susquehanna Twp. High School in 1944.  She retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration...

Karen L. Smith

Karen L. Smith

Aug 25, 2014

Karen L. Smith, 52 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on August 25, 2014 in Osteopathic Community General Hospital. Karen was the daughter of Ann M. Fells and the late Milton H. Brown and predeceased by her brother Michael Fells. Karen was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School and Shippensburg University; employed at Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency as an Assistant Manager...

Malik T. Jones-Stern

Malik T. Jones-Stern

Aug 19, 2014

Malik T. Stern-Jones, 18 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on August 19, 2014. He was the son of Michael Jones and Noni Stern. He attended Harrisburg High School and was formerly employed as a laborer for Chewy.com. Malik loved basketball, video games and spending time with his children and family. Malik leaves to celebrate his life and memory, his parents, children;...

Leonard D. Smith

Leonard D. Smith

Aug 11, 2014

Leonard D. Smith Sr. 43 of Harrisburg passed on Monday, August 11, 2014 in Hershey Medical Center. Toby as he was affectionately known was a graduate of John Harris High School; an entrepreneur, as a collector and consultant, avid Steelers fan and also enjoyed riding motorcycles, cars and the arts. Toby who was predeceased by his brother, William (Bill) Smith,...

Robert L. Thomas

Robert L. Thomas

Aug 11, 2014

Robert L. Thomas 61, of Harrisburg and affectionately known as “Rob Dogg, Chipper and The Mayor of Derry Street,” passed peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2014 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert Owens of Carlisle and Dolores Cuff of Lewistown and worked 20 years in the construction field. Robert was a member of Fountain Gate...

Dontae-DeVahn Kojo Winfield

Dontae-DeVahn Kojo Winfield

Aug 6, 2014

Dontae-DeVahn Kojo Winfield of Glenn Heights, TX, was born February 26, 2001 to Madonna Awotwi and Shannon Winfield in Harrisburg, PA. He transitioned, peacefully into the loving arms of God, on August 6, 2014. Before relocating to Texas, Dontae was educated in the Central Dauphin East School System where he was consistently an honor roll student. He continued his academic...

Lorenzo H. Smith

Lorenzo H. Smith

Aug 3, 2014

Lorenzo H. Smith, 69 of Harrisburg, passed Sunday, August 3rd in Community General Hospital. Lorenzo was the son the late Edward and Victoria Smith and predeceased by a brother Ronald Smith and two nephews Dennis Chism and Edward Smith. He was a member of Bethany AME Church and retired from the Commonwealth in the Department of Transportation with 24 years...

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