OBITUARIES

Evelyn Marie Alston

Dec 23, 2011

Miss me but let me go Evelyn Marie Alston, 93 of North 17th Street passed peacefully in Community General Hospital on December 23, 2011. She was retired from Opportunities Industrialization Center and member , organist, choir director and member of other organizations of the St Paul Missionary Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star,...

Mary D. Wilkerson

Dec 14, 2011

     "When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile."

 

Mary Wilkerson, 60 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on December 14, 2011 at Community General Hospital. She was born in Greenwood Mississippi, was a past member of the former Bethel AME Church and retired as a Management Specialist for the Mechanicsburg...

Nellie Rice

Dec 2, 2011

Nellie M. Rice, 86 of Harrisburg passed peacefully December 2, 2011 in North Carolina. She was a member of Our Lady of The Blessed Sacrament and Order of Saint Franciscan. She was also a member of the Golden Aires and the Heinz Senior Center. She is survived by four daughters Betty Jean McKellar, Summer Mann, Joyce McNeil and Christina Rice....

Nancy Mae Spradley

Nov 29, 2011

  " To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... "   To our beloved mother, Nancy Mae Johnson Spradley, 86, of Harrisburg, PA., peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, November 29, 2011.  Born in Tazewell, VA., she was the eldest daughter of six to the late Fred Theodore Johnson Sr. and Susie Lee Paxton...

Robert Porter

Nov 14, 2011

You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.



Robert Lee Porter, 63 of Harrisburg passed peacefully Monday November 14th, 2011 in Select Specialty Hospital. He was a Bartender and member of Unity Lodge #71 IBPOE of W. Robert was predeceased by his father Emanuel Porter,...

Robert "Gus" Finley

Nov 4, 2011

"Gus fought a good fight, finished his course, kept the faith now there is laid up for him me a crown of righteousness."

Charles and Lydia welcomed Robert Augustus Finley- "GUS"- into this world on October 23, 1942 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Robert "Gus" Finley, 69 of Sycamore Street passed peacefully after an extended illness on November 4, 2011 in Harrisburg...

Nehemiah Lewis

Oct 23, 2011

Nehemiah Lewis 73 of Cumberland Court, Hbg., PA passed peacefully October 23 in Spring Creek Nursing Home. Nehemiah was a member of the Church of God and Saints of Christ; he loved History and was a retail clerk for Sunoco. He is survived by his daughter Keisha McCoy, siblings Shirley Duncan, Sarah Hellis, Pamela Hurtt, William Lewis with David and...

James W. Ray Sr

Oct 23, 2011

  "When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile."   James W. Ray Sr., 76 of Steelton, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Golden Living Center of Harrisburg.  Jimmy as he was known; was the son of the late William and Eddie Ray; he attended New Castle High School and Riverside...

Lillian Lewis

Oct 22, 2011

There is a time for all seasons... ... ...

Lillian Lewis, 83, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Harrisburg Hospital. Lillian was a personal Chef to two Pennsylvania State Governors; Dick Thornburg and Robert Casey. She was also a member of Second Baptist Church. Lillian was a devoted family member who loved watching western movies...

Hazel Toombs

Oct 19, 2011

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

 

Hazel A. Toombs, 87 and formerly of Edgemont; passed peacefully at Golden Living Center in Camp Hill on Wednesday, October 19, 2011.  Hazel retired from the Commonwealth as a Librarian from the Department of Health. She was a member and usher of...

Barbara A. Harris

Oct 14, 2011

Barbara A. Harris, 69 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2011 at home with her family at her side. Barbara had over 30 years of service with ILGWU and a few years with the Commonwealth of PA. Barbara was a former member of 1st Baptist of Steelton, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, enjoyed reading movies and...

Gina A. Cherry

Oct 14, 2011

    "May the work I've done speak for me..."   Gina A. Cherry, 57 of Penbrook, passed Friday, October 14, 2011. She is survived by 5 children, 5 siblings and 2 grandchildren. Services will be held at L.H. Woodard Funeral Home, Brooklyn, NY on Friday, October 21, 2001. Hooper Memorial Home, Inc. is handling local arrangements.

Garth R. George

Oct 13, 2011

Garth R. George 55, of Mulberry Street passed peacefully Thursday October 13, 2011 at Community General Hospital. Garth was employed by Fresh Express and was a veteran of the United States Navy and Army. He leaves to mourn his devoted wife Beatrice, mother Joan Pullen, step-father George Arthur Pullen Sr. step-daughter Taticca Madden, Step-sons Doug Robinson, Michael Robinson, Marvin Robinson...

Harry Outlan

Sep 30, 2011

Mr. Harry Outlen, 64 of Berryhill Street, passed peacefully September 30, 2011 in Harrisburg Hospital. Harry was a Disabled Vietnam Veteran, member of Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C. and the American Legion Post #733. He is survived by his four children Teresa and Videllia Hall, Ebony Outlen and Byron Biddle, a devoted companion Margie McClure with a host of other relatives and...

Beatrice Padgett

Sep 25, 2011

Beatrice Padgett, 101, of Chestnut Street, Harrisburg, PA passed peacefully in Colonial Park Care Center on Sunday, September 25, 2011. She retired as a domestique and was a member of the St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church. She was also a member of Unity Temple, IBPOE of W.

Along with numerous relatives and friends she will be mourned by her grandchildren...

Lloyd Williams

Aug 29, 2011

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile." 

 

Lloyd Williams, 87 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2011 in the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Lloyd an Army Veteran retired as a Crane Operator from Bethlehem Steel and attended Steelton High School. He was a 30 year member at...

Annette Artis

Aug 25, 2011

Annette Marie Mathis Artis, 53, of Harrisburg passed peacefully on August 25, 2011 at Hershey Medical Center. She retired from the Novelty Brush Company. She was predeceased by her parents and five siblings. She leaves to celebrate her life her devoted husband Willie Artis, three step children, Lamar Artis, Monique Dobson, Jaquay Johnson, five siblings, Julie Fleming, Felice Mathis, Dondi...