OBITUARIES

Dorothy M. McNealy

Dorothy M. McNealy

Jul 27, 2014

Dorothy M. McNealy, 67 of Elizabethtown and formerly of Headland Alabama, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Masonic Nursing Home. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walter and Susie McNealy born January 1, 1947. She retired from Brace Well Cabinets and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She leaves behind her children; Dwayne and Remus McNealy...

Edward H. Davis Jr.

Edward H. Davis Jr.

Jul 23, 2014

Edward H. Davis Jr., 80 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 23, 2014. He was the son of the late Edward H. Davis Sr. and retired as a physical therapist from Harrisburg State Hospital. Edward was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and a member of...

Evelyn E. Simpson

Evelyn E. Simpson

Jul 22, 2014

Evelyn E. Simpson, 87 of Harrisburg, passed Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Hospice of Central PA, Susquehanna Twp. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Charles and Lettie Butler, a 1945 graduate of William Penn and retired from the Commonwealth, Department of Transportation with over 20 years of service. She was a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church,...

Pearl M Ringler

Pearl M Ringler

Jul 19, 2014

Pearl Miriam Ringler, born August 18, 1934 passed from this life into eternal life with our Lord, on Saturday, 19 July, 2014 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.  Pearl is survived by her husband, John Sr., her daughters Christine (Charles), Debra (Tony), Patricia (Charles), Susan (Jerry), and Nancy (Terrel) and her son, John Jr. (Candy).  She is also survived by 19 grandchildren,...

Robert Greenfield

Robert Greenfield

Jul 14, 2014

Robert Nathaniel Greenfield, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and loyal friend… was born on November 20, 1945 in Mt. Olive, NC to his parents, Irene Greenfield-Sampson & the late John Middleton. In 1956, Robert relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with his mother and brothers, and received his education in the Harrisburg area school systems; where he attended Edison Jr. High and...

Sylvia Strawn

Sylvia Strawn

Jul 7, 2014

Sylvia E. Strawn, 62 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on July 7, 2014 in Hershey Medical Center. She was the daughter of Sarah Mason Clark and the late Sylvester Clark. Sylvia retired from Blue Shield as a Claims Adjuster, was a member of Shekinah Glory Ministries C.O.G.I.C., enjoyed gardening, flea marketing, movies and spending time with young people. She leaves to...

Zachary M. Moore

Zachary M. Moore

Jul 4, 2014

Zachary "Zach" M. Moore passed at home unexpectedly on July 4, 2014. Zach was born on August 2, 1994 at Hershey Medical Center.  He was a graduate of Susquehanna Township High School and had attended Harrisburg Area Community College.  He was working at Amazon's warehouse in Carlisle for the summer. Zach had a passion and natural talent for music and played piano,...

Lula P. Nesbeth

Lula P. Nesbeth

Jul 3, 2014

Lula P. Nesbeth, 75 of Harrisburg, passed in Osteopathic Hospital on July 3, 2014. She was a member and 1st Lady at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, an Eastern Star, Steelton Elks and American Legion #733.  Lula is survived by her husband Rev. Stainton Nesbeth, children; William, Harry and Cory, 5 step children, 2 siblings, 35 grand and 24 great-grand children.

Earlean Russum

Earlean Russum

Jun 30, 2014

Earlean Russum, 87 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2014 in Colonial Park Care Center. Earlean retired from New Cumberland Army Depot and was a faithful member of The First Baptist Church of Steelton. She is celebrated and remembered by her family; stepson James E. Russum II and wife ,Barbara A. Russum, Shirelene and James Howard, a devoted...

Pearl Wilkerson

Pearl Wilkerson

Jun 21, 2014

Mother Pearl Flood Wilkerson 87 of 26th Street Harrisburg, PA transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on June 21, 2014. She was a retired employee of The Pinnacle Health System. She was a member of the Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ. She leaves to cherish her memories, her five children; Cynthia, Leon, Terry, Leonard, John...

Sylvester Bitting Jr.

Sylvester Bitting Jr.

Jun 16, 2014

Sylvester Bitting Jr. 70 of Columbia, SC was the son of Sylvester Bitting Sr. and Mary E. Fulton Born May 9, 1944 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He parted his earthly home on June 16, 2014. Sylvester graduated from John Harris High School in 1962 and then joined the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. In 1965 he married Lucile...

Fannie S. Burney

Fannie S. Burney

Jun 13, 2014

Fannie S. Burney, 92 of Harrisburg passed peacefully at home on June 13, 2014. She was retired from the Federal Government and a member of Mt. Sinai A.M.E. Church. She leaves to celebrate her life her son Eric Burney of Harrisburg and host of relatives and friends.

Linda F. Williams

Linda F. Williams

Jun 13, 2014

"Butter" Linda Fay Williams, 60 of Harrisburg passed suddenly on June 13, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Katherine Williams, graduate of William Penn High School and Harrisburg Area Community College, usher/member of Second Baptist Church. Linda is survived by her daughter Makina Williams; husband Eddy Williams, grandchildren; Tavon Cody, Tondre Williams, great granddaughter Sateira Cody,...

Rev. Andrew T. Bradley Sr.

Rev. Andrew T. Bradley Sr.

Jun 5, 2014

Reverend Andrew T. Bradley Sr. passed on June 5, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was born on January 4, 1948 to the late James and Elizabeth Bradley. Rev. Bradley received his call into Christian Ministry February of 1964 while a member of Jefferson Memorial First Born Church of the Living God, Johnstown, Pennsylvania under the tutelage of late Bishop Joseph...

Ronald M. McGruder

Ronald M. McGruder

May 30, 2014

Ronald McGruder, Jr., 35 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on May 30, 2014. He enjoyed music, dancing and cookouts. He is survived by his mother, Georgia Nobles, siblings; Angela Pritchard, Tammy Clark, Doretha, Bertha and Harold Donald Jr., family and friends.

Emma W. Peoples

Emma W. Peoples

May 27, 2014

Emma W. Peoples, 84 of Edgemont, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Harrisburg Hospital. Emma the daughter of the late Jim and Ellen Wofford, retired as a Custodian Supervisor for Harrisburg State Hospital, Commonwealth of PA. She was a member of First Spirit Filled Missionary Baptist Church, Mother of the Church, participating in various Senior Committees, Eastern Star...

Patricia A. Nordt

Patricia A. Nordt

May 26, 2014

Patricia A. Nordt, 58 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2014 in Harrisburg Hospital.  Pat was the daughter of the late George Dorsey and Pauline Nordt and predeceased by her siblings; Charlotte Davis and Dorothy Echols.  She retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Harrisburg State Hospital and was a member of Family of God COGIC. She enjoyed music, gardening, cooking...

David L. Ellison

David L. Ellison

May 24, 2014

David L. Ellison, 53 of Harrisburg, passed May 24th in Lebanon VA Hospital. Dave was a mechanical engineer for Flight System Electronics Group; an Army Veteran, member of Lingo Memorial COGIC, Bottom Feeders Pool Team, Legion Post #733 and enjoyed golfing, fishing, antique cars and avid Eagles Fan. His parents Hervey and Ezell Ellison and brother, Timothy are predeceased. He...

Sarah A. Austin

Sarah A. Austin

May 22, 2014

Sarah Austin (née Perry), daughter of the late Mamie Scurry and Willie Gibson, was born in Saluda, SC on December 16, 1940. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mount Zion A. M. E. Church in Chappells, SC. Sarah graduated from Riverside High School, Saluda, SC in 1958. From her marriage to James Austin, she had one daughter,...

Gregory A. Mosten, Jr.

Gregory A. Mosten, Jr.

May 15, 2014

Gregory A. Mosten Jr., 50 of Harrisburg passed peacefully at home with family Thursday, May 15, 2014. He was an employee of UPS who loved sports and Susquehanna Township basketball. He leaves to mourn his beloved sister Vicki (Richard / Chico) Mosten-Jones and a host of relatives and friends. Gregory was predeceased by his parents Gregory and Diana Mosten and...

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