OBITUARIES

Betty L. Harris-Leggon

Betty L. Harris-Leggon

Aug 23, 2010

Betty L. Harris-Leggon on her 64th birthday, God took his angel back to his garden, born in Steubenville, OH on August 23, 1946 to the late John and Juanita Harris. Betty graduated from Steubenville High School in 1965 and was an active member of church. Betty loved reading and baking. Betty is preceded by 7 siblings and survived by 5....

Fred "Freddie" W. Allen

Fred "Freddie" W. Allen

Aug 21, 2010

Fred "Freddie" W. Allen, 69, of Harrisburg and formerly of Southern Pines, NC passed peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Spring Creek Nursing Home. Fred was a member of Camp Curtain Memorial Mitchell United Methodist Church; he retired from the Department of Revenue, loved golfing, coin collecting and model cars. He leaves to celebrate his life and memory his...

Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn Johnson

Aug 20, 2010

"You can shed tears that she has gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she's left ... ... ... " Evelyn Johnson 94 of Evelyn Johnson's Beauty Salon passed peacefully Friday August 20, 2010 in Homeland Nursing Center....

Oscar W. Watlington Sr

Oscar W. Watlington Sr

Aug 20, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile" Oscar W. Watlington Sr., 80, passed peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2010 at Golden Living Center, Camp Hill, PA. Oscar retired from Hershey Foods; he was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Steelton; and the Usher Committee, he also enjoyed hunting and...

Amelia A. Hope

Amelia A. Hope

Aug 17, 2010

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget Amelia A. Hope, 59 a friend to all and lover of family, music and community passed peacefully Tuesday in Harrisburg Hospital leaving to mourn five children William (Laura), Patricia and Alfonso Carter, Tracey Smith and Melody Fleming. Sixteen siblings; Lucille Layton, Mamie Wallace, Ruthie Brown, Marie...

Eugene R. Baker

Eugene R. Baker

Aug 14, 2010

I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Ps 27:13 Eugene R. Baker 85 of Brittany Blvd passed August 14th in Community General Hospital with family and friends. He was a retired employee of the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot and Calabrese & Sons, member and Church Father of the...

Steven D. Plant

Steven D. Plant

Aug 13, 2010

Steven David Plant, 50, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Holy Spirit Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in Harrisburg on October 14, 1959, the youngest son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Plant. Steve was educated in the Harrisburg School System. Previous employments include Industrial Building Maintenance Co., PA Department of Revenue, and...

Marcella E. Holmes

Marcella E. Holmes

Aug 1, 2010

Marcella E. Holmes, 82 of Harrisburg passed peacefully August 1, 2010 at Spring Creek Nursing Home. She was an Executive Secretary for Mechanicsburg Navel Depot and a member of the Church of God and Saints of Christ, 7th Tabernacle. Marcella is survived by her husband Joseph, children; Carmella Durden, Joseph D. Holmes and Terrence Taylor, 11 grand and 2 great-grandchildren...

Melvin A. Mansfield

Melvin A. Mansfield

Jul 15, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile" Melvin A. Mansfield, 84, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Spring Creek Nursing Home. Melvin an Army Veteran retired from Mechanicsburg Navy Depot and enjoyed Westerns, sports, walking and socializing. He leaves to celebrate his life his children; Kathy Brooks from...

Walter Kegler Jr

Walter Kegler Jr

Jul 15, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile." Walter Kegler Jr., 79, of Susquehanna Township passed peacefully at Spring Creek Nursing Center on Monday, July 12, 2010. Walter retired from the City of Harrisburg and was a sports enthusiast; enjoyed playing cards and whistling. He leaves to celebrate his life, two children; Kathy...

John E. Meredith

John E. Meredith

Jul 14, 2010

"There is a place, I have been told, beyond an open gate... " John E. Meredith, 69, of Union City, GA, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Odyssey Hospice Center. John, originally from Harrisburg worked several years in Construction; fellowshipped at New Day Way of the Cross Church, he was a Deacon and enjoyed fishing, hunting and...

Willie "Bernard" Burks

Willie "Bernard" Burks

Jul 14, 2010

Willie "Bernard" Burks, 46, of Steelton, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Harrisburg Hospital. "Bernard" as he was affectionately known, served in the US Army Reserve for over 17 years and enjoyed dominos, horse shoes, basketball and was an avid sports fan. He leaves to celebrate his life and memory his devoted mother, Bobbie S. Ross and a...

Charles E. "Bud" Lavender

Charles E. "Bud" Lavender

Jul 11, 2010

"There is a place, I have been told, beyond an open gate... " Charles E. "Bud" Lavender, 69, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2010 in Harrisburg Hospital. Charles retired from the former TRW, now Chromolloy, as a machinist. He was a member of Reclaim the Streets Ministries and a former member of Bethany AME Church in Harrisburg...

Mernola C. Washington

Mernola C. Washington

Jul 10, 2010

"May the work I've done speak for me..." Mernola C. Washington, 102, widow of John H. Washington, died of natural causes on July 10, 2010. This beloved aunt of many lived and worked in New York City for over 70 years. A vibrant matriarch, she attributed her long life to faith in God, nutrition and exercise. Auntie remained active in...

Lue Ida Ewings

Lue Ida Ewings

Jul 7, 2010

" To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... " Lue Ida Ewings, 88, of Lower Paxton, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation Center. Ida was a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church and a former member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Ida as she was known retired from the...

Twyla L. Maynard - Banks

Twyla L. Maynard - Banks

Jul 7, 2010

"May the work I've done speak for me..." For Monday, July 12, 2010 ** Large color picture ** Patriot News OBITUARY "May the work I've done speak for me..." Twyla L. "Toot" Maynard-Banks, 58, of Lower Paxton, passed peacefully at Harrisburg Hospital on Thursday, July 7, 2010. Toot as she was affectionately known, retired from the Dept. of Transportation with...

Sharon A. Lipscomb McCauslin

Sharon A. Lipscomb McCauslin

Jul 1, 2010

" To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose... " Sharon A. Lipscomb McCauslin, 39, of Lower Paxton, passed suddenly on July 1, 2010 in Palmyra, Virginia. Sharon was employed as a Community Relations Coordinator for Community Care Behavior Health and attended Christian Life Assembly of God. She was a loving mother, a dedicated friend, talented...

Bonnie L. Weatherly

Bonnie L. Weatherly

Jun 28, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile" Bonnie L. Weatherly, 63, of Susquehanna Twp., passed peacefully on June 24, 2010 at Harrisburg Hospital. Bonnie retired from Olivetti Typewriter Company, with over 20 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Unity Temple #61, Voices of Faith at St. Paul AME Church...

Lincoln C. Powell

Lincoln C. Powell

Jun 25, 2010

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile" Lincoln C. Powell, 90, of Susquehanna Township, passed peacefully at home on Friday, June 25, 2010 with his family at his side. Lincoln, a decorated Army Veteran, retired from Rosen & Company as a Brick Mason. He was a member of the Hillside Seventh Day...

Garland H. Lipscomb

Garland H. Lipscomb

Jun 24, 2010

May the work I've done speak for me..." Garland H. Lipscomb, 70, of Lower Paxton Township, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Osteopathic Community General Hospital. Garland retired as a Soil Scientist from the US Department of Agriculture with over 30 years of dedicated service. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Steelton and a...

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