OBITUARIES

Rashad Saahir

Rashad Saahir

Oct 22, 2010

"Go often to the house of a friend; for weeds soon choke up the unused path." Rashad Saahir 64 of Orchard Street passed from the loving arms of his family and friends to God's everlasting embrace October 22, 2010. He was retired from work in Alaska due to a long illness. He leaves to mourn his loving mother Helen Boyer...

Dovia L. Wright

Dovia L. Wright

Oct 18, 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 ... ... ... " Dovia L. Wright 64 of Winding Way passed quietly Monday October 18th, 2010 after a long illness from the loving arms of her devoted husband and...

Julia Mae Brown

Julia Mae Brown

Oct 14, 2010

"You can shed tears that she has gone, or you can smile because she has lived. On Thursday October 14th , 2010 Julia Mae Brown, 92 of Penn Street, passed from the loving embrace of family and friends into the loving arms of God. Julia loved her family, wrestling, cooking and growing cotton. Missing Julia are her devoted daughter Iscilda...

Baby Jaliyah A. Hickman

Baby Jaliyah A. Hickman

Oct 11, 2010

""When God calls little children..." On October 5, 2010 the Angles took 1 month old Jaliyah Hickman to Heaven to be with her grandmother, Stephanie Davenport. She leaves her parents Jovanna Davenport and Bryan Hickman Sr., siblings; Bryan Jr., Chris, Jazzmin, Janae and Jahneece Hickman, Janelle and Jaquan Pitts, grandfather Johnny Collins Sr., grandmother Katie Hickman, great-grandmothers Liza Warren Howard...

Delphine Mae Parker

Delphine Mae Parker

Oct 11, 2010

" To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... " Delphine Mae Parker, 79, of Harrisburg and formerly of Philadelphia, passed peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2010 in Spring Creek Rehabilitation Center. Delphine was the 1st born to the late Rebecca and Horace Parker and predeceased by a sister; Alice G. Parker. She graduated from Germantown...

Peggy Miles

Peggy Miles

Oct 9, 2010

You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she's left ... ... ... " Peggy Miles of Third Street, Steelton passed peacefully at home Saturday Oct. 9th, 2010. She was a healthcare professional who loved her community and family. Her services will be at the convenience of the...

James E. Snipes Sr

James E. Snipes Sr

Oct 9, 2010

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget James E. Snipes Sr. 41 of Vernon Street, passed tragically and suddenly Saturday October 9th, 2010. James was an affable person who had the gift of always lifting your spirits even when you were feeling low. His favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys and he loved...

Dorothy Elizabeth Barnes

Dorothy Elizabeth Barnes

Oct 6, 2010

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget Life began for Dorothy Elizabeth Barnes on December 20, 1954 in Washington, D. C. She was born the daughter of the late Anna Bell (Dantzler-Walker) Barnes and Nicholas Barnes, Sr. She was the youngest of 3 children. Dorothy passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 6, 2010...

Billie J. Gray

Billie J. Gray

Oct 3, 2010

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31 Billie JoAnn Gray was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 14, 1950 to the late Mable Eloise and Charles T. Gray. On Sunday, October...

Alvertis "Ace" Harris

Alvertis "Ace" Harris

Sep 25, 2010

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget Alvertis "Ace" Harris 81, of Kelker Street passed peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was born in Charlotte North Carolina on November 17, 1928 to the late Julius Harris and Evelyn (Ervin) Harris, he was a member of Bethel Village A.M....

David F. DeVoue

David F. DeVoue

Sep 25, 2010

""When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile..." David F. DeVoue, 80, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Golden Living West Shore. Mr. DeVoue retired from Don Rosen Car Dealership with 35 years of dedicated service. A Korean War Army Veteran, he received both the Bronze Star and the...

William C Roy Jr

William C Roy Jr

Sep 23, 2010

You can shed tears that he has gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he's left William C Roy Jr. passed peacefully in Hospice Care Thursday September 23, 2010 surrounded by devoted family and friends. Missing him but...

Gwendolyn Lomax

Gwendolyn Lomax

Sep 19, 2010

"You can shed tears that she has gone, or you can smile because she has lived. Gwendolyn Lomax 57 of Boas Street passed suddenly Sunday, September 19th at home leaving to mourn her son Shannon Washington, siblings Elvada Conant, Michael and Joe Lomax with Cynthia Gammel, step mother Gloria Lomax with a host of other family and friends. Gwendolyn was...

Carmen M. Rodriguez

Carmen M. Rodriguez

Sep 10, 2010

Carmen M. Rodriguez 67 of Carlisle, PA passed peacefully in Forest Park Health Center, Tuesday September 7th , 2010 leaving to mourn four children; Cristel Hernandez, Francisco Espinal, Zonia Broughton and Lucy Espinal, and four siblings, eight grand and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hooper Memorial Home, Inc.,...

Tyeas Nicole Case

Tyeas Nicole Case

Sep 8, 2010

On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, the Lord called for his angel Tyeas Nicole Case of Hershey, Pennsylvania to join Him in his heavenly home. Tyeas entered eternal peace while surrounded by her loving family. Tyeas was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 26, 1980, and lived there for a short time before moving to Hershey with her family. She was...

Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith

Sep 4, 2010

Ronald Smith, 52, of Harrisburg passed on September 4, 2010. He was employed by Fruehauf Trucking Company and a member of the Mt. Calvary COGIC. He loved cooking and sports. He is survived by his son; Andre Terry, 4 sisters; Rita Chase, Kim, Debbie and Kay Smith, brothers; Edward, Lorenzo and Tyrone (Carman) Smith, , 3 grandchildren and a host...

Rita M. Blackwell

Rita M. Blackwell

Sep 2, 2010

"May the work I've done speak for me..." Rita M. Blackwell, 56, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on August 31, 2010 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was employed by the Commonwealth, Department of Labor and Industry, as a Manager of UC Benefits. Rita was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church; including several ministries; Women's, Dreams and Vision, Kitchen for Sunday...

Pearl Grier

Pearl Grier

Aug 31, 2010

Pearl Grier, 100, a resident of Spring Creek Nursing Center, passed peacefully on August 31, 2010, at Harrisburg Hospital. She was lifelong member of the Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her life one daughter, Constance A. Grier, and one son Joseph E. Grier, both of Harrisburg, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives....

Leonard E. Booker

Leonard E. Booker

Aug 30, 2010

On August 30 2010, Leonard E. Booker passed peacefully. He was the devoted husband to the late Bernice M. Booker. He is survived by his beloved sister, Edythe Booker Mason, a stepson, Steve Stephens (Sheryl), his two children, Felicia and Steve Jr., also several great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, a niece, Donna Crawford , nephew, Leonard White, and a host...

Rella M. Thompson

Rella M. Thompson

Aug 24, 2010

Rella M. Thompson, 86, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Community General Hospital. Rella retired from the City of Harrisburg, attended Trinity Church of God, was a member of American Legion Post 733, she enjoyed music, singing and playing the piano. She leaves to celebrate her life and memory her daughter, Connie Maddox, a sister, Marva...

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