OBITUARIES

Licia A. Lester

Feb 13, 2011

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

 

Licia A. Lester, 47, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Hershey Medical Center.  Alicia was employed as a Claims Assistant at United Concordia. She enjoyed reading, soap operas and walking. Licia was loved by many including her children; Latasha Brooks,...

Mario E. Baylor

Feb 11, 2011

"There is a place; I have been told, beyond an open gate... " Mario E. Baylor, 62, of Susquehanna Twp., passed peacefully at home on Friday, February 11, 2011 with his family at his side. Mario worked for the US Postal Service and was a United States Marine Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He was the son of the...

Dr. William G. Gaskins, Jr

Feb 4, 2011

Dr. William G. Gaskins, Jr., 81, of Harrisburg died in his home on February 4, 2011. Dr. Bill, as he was affectionately known, was born on August 25, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late William Gaskins and Earlene Wright. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1951 with a degree in Elementary Education. Bill would...

Carolyn Golden

Feb 1, 2011

She is absent from her body, but she is present with her Lord

Carolyn Golden, age 70, of Harrisburg went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2011 leaving to mourn her beloved husband of 51 years James Golden, children Jeff, Myron, Michael, Robert, Dwayne, Derrick and Marc Golden; siblings Sandra, Evelyn, Earl, Robert and Otis Miller. ...

James Drayton

Jan 26, 2011

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow ~ don't walk behind me, I may not lead ~ Just walk beside me and be my friend."

 

James Drayton, 65 formerly of Harrisburg passed peacefully Wednesday January 26, 2011. James loved reading and was a legal advocate as well as a gifted conversationalist. He leaves to mourn his...

Gregory Johnson

Jan 20, 2011

Gregory Spencer Johnson, son of the late Wesley Howard Johnson, Sr., and Edythe Cooper Summers Johnson, was born April 5, 1952, in Harrisburg, PA and tragically departed this life January 20, 2011. Greg graduated from John Harris High School where he excelled in music and theater. He also received a Certificate of Proficiency in Paralegal Studies from Harrisburg Area...

Delores McDowell

Jan 18, 2011

Delores Lydia McDowell, 53, of Schuyler Hall was called Home, leaving the loving arms of her family and entering into the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Delores leaves to mourn her devoted son Jason Kates, mother Mattie Kates and three brothers Jerry, Kenneth and Rick McDowell. Services for Delores will be conducted by the Hooper Memorial Home...

Loraine Hosea Smith

Jan 14, 2011

"There is a place; I have been told, beyond an open gate... "   Loraine Hosea Smith entered into a peaceful eternal rest on January 14, 2011 in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. She was born July 19, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama, the eldest of five children born to Hosea Alfonso and Leah Adele Lee. Loraine graduated from Sacred Heart High School...

Nancy J. Washington

Jan 14, 2011

  "Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free... "   Nancy J. Washington, 66, passed peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2011 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was born and raised in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Nancy was a homemaker, previously worked as a barmaid and ran the lottery machines and also worked in domestic services.  She also enjoyed creating things, working with...

Oscar "Buddy" Daniels

Jan 8, 2011

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

 

Oscar "Buddy" Daniels, 94 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at Homeland Center on Saturday, January 8, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Alice Daniels and his wife of over 60 years, LeGree Daniels. Oscar was a member of...

Eva P. Garrett

Jan 4, 2011

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... "   Eva P. Garrett, 89 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Tuesday January 4, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Camp Hill. She was born September 27, 1921 in Covington, VA to the late Melvin Fisher and Maude Pondexter Fisher, Later raised by the late Bishop Wyoming and...

Frank H. Grant

Jan 2, 2011

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

 Frank H. Grant Sr., 83, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, January 2, 2011. Frank was a member of Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, the choir and enjoyed cooking and working with his hands. He retired from Roadway Trucking Co. as a tractor...

Bernetta Dunbar Lewis

Dec 30, 2010

     "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... "   Bernetta M. Dunbar Lewis, 79, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Manor Care Center, Camp Hill. She retired from the Commonwealth of PA, with over 20 years of service and then worked faithfully for 10 years with Dauphin County.  Bernetta was a...

Bernice Hall Hargrove

Dec 29, 2010

Vivian Lee

Dec 28, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile ... ... ... "

On Tuesday December 29th, 2010 in the Spring Creek Nursing Home the Lord decided that it was time for Vivian Lee 85 to come home leaving...

Ricky E. Wise

Dec 27, 2010

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help"

 

Ricky E. Wise, 44, of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on Monday, December 27, 2010. Ricky was employed at Giant Foods on Linglestown Road and a member of St. Paul Baptist Church He was an usher, a volunteer for the church's food bank and its...

Mary I. Manning

Dec 25, 2010

   "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... "   Mary I. Manning, 86, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 25, 2010 in Colonial Park Care Center. She was the wife of the late Jacob Manning and predeceased by a granddaughter, Yvette Havior.  Mary retired from the Commonwealth of PA and had more than...

Akita Washington

Dec 22, 2010

You can remember her only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

Akita Laneke Washington 37 of Lower Paxton, passed peacefully at home with the comfort of family and friends on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Akita was a sales manager at AT&T, a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, a devoted wife to...

Theresa A. Campbell-Gonis

Dec 19, 2010

"Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates" Theresa A. Campbell-Gonis, of Lower Paxton Township, passed peacefully at Community General, on Sunday, December 19, 2010. Theresa was the owner and operator of MOSAIC, Counseling Services it provided her many opportunities to reach those in our community who needed people -...

Margaret I. Williams

Dec 14, 2010

"Inspired by the beauty that each day tends to give, we set out on a journey to find how best to live." Margaret I. Williams, 84, of Oberlin passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was an active member of Wesley AME Church and participated in various ministries including Sunday school and the Kings...