OBITUARIES

The Honorable Clarence C. Morrison

The Honorable Clarence C. Morrison

Nov 22, 2012

JUDGE CLARENCE C. MORRISON

Judge Clarence C. Morrison entered into eternal rest on Thanksgiving Day. A leader in the civil rights and justice communities, he had many accomplishments. In 1980, he became the first African American judge on the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, where he served for two decades, including serving as President Judge.

Judge Morrison graduated from...

Carol Culley

Carol Culley

Nov 21, 2012

Can miles truly separate you from family and friends?

If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there?

 

Carol A. Culley, 65 of Steelton passed peacefully at home Wednesday November 21st, 2012. Carol was an employee of Giant Foods and member of the New Heritage Christian Church. She also loved Video games, Coffee and Family....

Juanita Johnson

Juanita Johnson

Nov 20, 2012

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Juanita Charlene Johnson 74, of Harrisburg passed peacefully at home Tuesday November 20, 2012. She was a retired employee of the Harrisburg School District who loved painting, music, and Bible Study; she was also a member of Peoples Community Baptist Church....

Carolyn S. Joppy

Carolyn S. Joppy

Nov 19, 2012

Carolyn S. Joppy Carolyn S. Joppy was born on July 17, 1949, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert Joppy Sr. and Ella Joppy. On November 19, 2012 the Lord dispatched angels to take her home and leave the woes of life behind. She was fun loving and always liked to laugh, enjoyed spending time with family, attending church and...

Elder Vincent Pugh

Elder Vincent Pugh

Oct 29, 2012

"May the work I've done speak for me" Elder Vincent Pugh, 53 of Harrisburg passed peacefully October 29, 2012 at home surround by his loving family. He was the son of Edward Pugh and the late Essie Pugh. Vincent worked nearly 20 years for the Commonwealth of PA and retired as an Admin Assistant for the Department of Treasury. Elder...

Curtis Kent

Curtis Kent

Oct 27, 2012

"May the work I've done speak for me" Curtis Kent, 59 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on October 27, 2012 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was the son of Wilbert McCullough Sr. and the late Margaret Kent. Curtis was an educator for the Harrisburg School District, a member of Antioch UHCA where he served as Associate Minister, Deacon, Bible Study Teacher, Mentor...

Donald E. Lockett

Donald E. Lockett

Oct 19, 2012

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.

 

Donald E. Lockett, 68 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on October 19, 2012. Donald was educated in Shelby, NC, upon graduation he moved to Harrisburg working at Polyclinic Hospital, Allegheny Pepsi Co. and finished in sales...

Bessie L. Spurlock

Bessie L. Spurlock

Oct 6, 2012

Bessie Spurlock, 91 of Harrisburg, was born in Fairbanks, Pennsylvania on September 13, 1921 the second oldest child of nine children by the late William and Cora Lee Lawton. Her siblings were Eugene, Frank, Jimmy, Annie, Erma, Mildred, Mammie, and William Lawton. Of the nine children Wily Jr. is the half brother. Bessie Spurlock attended Red Stone High Township High...

Sylvester M. Weatherly

Sylvester M. Weatherly

Sep 29, 2012

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose..."

Sylvester M. Weatherly, 67 of Harrisburg passed suddenly on September 29, 2012. He was the son of the late Thomas McGee and Lucy Walker Weatherly. Sylvester retired from the Commonwealth, Department of General Services as a HVAC Specialist, he was a member of the 16th Street AME Church...

Maurice H. Courts

Maurice H. Courts

Sep 12, 2012

 

  

"May the work I've done speak for me..."

 

Maurice H. Courts, 75 of Edgemont, closed his eyes peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in Hershey Medical Center. Maurice retired from Bethlehem Steel with 35 years of dedicated service. He was a longtime member of First Zion Baptist Church of Edgemont; as well served on the Trustee...

George R. McFarland JR

George R. McFarland JR

Sep 9, 2012

You can remember him only that he is gone,

or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

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George Richard McFarland Jr., 71 of Harrisburg passed suddenly at home Sunday Sept., 9, 2012. He was retired from the Department of General Services of the State of Pennsylvania. George was a past member of St. Paul's Missionary Baptist...

Mary Ellen Yeargin

Mary Ellen Yeargin

Aug 30, 2012

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

Mary Ellen Yeargin, 85 of Colonial Park Care Center, passed peacefully Monday July 30, 2012.

She was a retired employee of the Ponsette Hotel in South Carolina. She is...

Linda D. Morris

Linda D. Morris

Aug 27, 2012

Linda D. Morris, 59 of Harrisburg, passed on Monday, August 27th under Hospice care. She was predeceased by her father, Otis S. Morris, 3 siblings; Odessa Shockley, Terry L. and Richard Brown. Linda graduated from Harrisburg High School, attended HACC's Liberal Arts Program and Southwest Community College in Los Angeles. She leaves to celebrate her life and memory; her mother Sarah Brown-Cypress...

Earlene D. Lewis

Earlene D. Lewis

Aug 26, 2012

"You are truly priceless..."

 

Earlene D. Lewis, 82 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on August 26, 2012 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was affectionately known as "Grammy" to her family and "Momma Lou" to friends and throughout the community. She retired from the Harrisburg School District as an Administrative Assistant, was the After School Director for several elementary schools, managed both...

Charles White

Charles White

Aug 24, 2012

Charles Anthony White (Strech) 54 of N 3rd Street Harrisburg, passed suddenly at home Friday August 24, 2012.

 He was employed as a laborer at various companies. He loved working on cars. His hobbies were music, cars, motorcycles and fishing. He was the son of the late Charles Ulysses White and brother of the late Gary Lee White.

He...

Katrina DeKeyser

Katrina DeKeyser

Aug 16, 2012

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... "

 

Katrina DeKeyser, 38 of Harrisburg passed on August 16, 2012. She was the daughter of Barbara McClure and William Ford and the stepdaughter of Ricardo McClure. In addition to her parents she is survived by her children; Zakiyyah, Zhaire and Zariah DeKeyser, several siblings and a...

Albert Martino Williams

Albert Martino Williams

Aug 15, 2012

Albert Martino Williams, 58 of Hale Ave. passed suddenly August 15th, 2012 in Harrisburg Hospital leaving to mourn his mother Mayetta Brockman, three children Tony, Nafis and Chandale, his brother Spencer Williams; nephews Johnny Montero, Christopher Williams and Jvette Grant with a host of relatives and friends and a devoted companion Barbara Long. Albert was a United States Marine. Services...

StarrTanisha Margaret Eubanks

StarrTanisha Margaret Eubanks

Aug 12, 2012

   "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... "

StarrTanisha Eubanks, 30 of Harrisburg passed suddenly on August 12, 2012. She is the daughter of William Eubanks and Sandra Sharp. She attended Harrisburg Schools. In addition to her parents StarrTanisha is survived by her children; Christian and Destiny Rivera, and Robert Lee Sharp, siblings; William...

Emma M. Miller

Emma M. Miller

Jul 29, 2012

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile."   Emma M. Miller, 79 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Spring Creek Rehab & Health Center. Emma was the daughter of the late Crist and Maggie Vaughn, she enjoyed listening to music; watching television shows and she loved dancing. Emma...

Donald L. Harris

Donald L. Harris

Jul 20, 2012

You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived.

Donald Leroy Harris, 78, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed peacefully at Holy Spirit Hospital Friday July 20, 2012. He was a retired Vietnam Veteran and retired employee of Rohrer Transportation. He was also a member of Camp Curtin Memorial Mitchel UMC and the Y's Men...