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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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