Evelyn Emma Goode
Nov 8, 2009
Evelyn Emma Goode, 73, the eldest daughter of 4, was born to the late Henry and Blanch Kennedy on March 12, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York. In her early years, Evelyn enjoyed sewing and going to the movies, she graduated from Clara Barton High School in New York in 1953. She later met and was united in holy matrimony to...
Willise D. Garvin
Nov 5, 2009
"Miss me but let me go." Willise D. Garvin 94, of Harrisburg, passed Thursday November 5th. She was self employed and a member of the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She loved Church and Cooking. Missing her but letting her go are her devoted grandson Frederick W. Waters Jr. (Yolanda) with two other grandchildren, six great and three great-great grandchildren...
Irving L. Finley Jr
Nov 4, 2009
Irving L. Finley Jr. 92 of Harrisburg, PA, passed peacefully on November 4, 2009 at the Philadelphia home of his deeply devoted daughter, Laurene Finley, Ph.D. He was the son of Irving and Mary Finley, Sr., beloved brother to Esther, Florence and Ida Mae Finley now deceased and father to the late Irving L Finley III. He was married to...
Jamir Lee Dennis
Oct 30, 2009
"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." Jamir Lee Dennis 29 of Green Street passed suddenly Friday October 30 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was a student at HACC, a teaching assistant, and a member of the PA Guild of...
Elizabeth "Libby" Corbin
Oct 27, 2009
Elizabeth "Libby" Corbin, 69 of Swatara Street, passed peacefully Tuesday October 27 in Spring Creek Nursing Center. She was a thirty three year retired employee of the Pennsylvania State Department of Labor and Industry and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Libby graduated from John Harris High School and Harrisburg Area Community College. She was an avid reader and...
Viola Chambliss
Oct 26, 2009
"Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still" Viola Chambliss, 98, passed peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2009 in Harrisburg. Viola was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Past Daughter Ruler of Cyrenus Lodge #75 of Steelton, a member of the Order of Eastern Star and she also loved music and singing. Viola...
Hawthorne B. Traynham
Oct 24, 2009
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Hawthorne B. Traynham, 85, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Golden Living Nursing Center. Hawthorne retired from New Cumberland Army Depot in Security and loved hunting and fishing. He leaves to celebrate his life and memory his former wife Gerleana P. Callahan and children; Calvin Callahan...
DeLoyce I. Cobb
Oct 23, 2009
"Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still" DeLoyce I. Cobb, 52, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 23, 2009 at home. She was formerly employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She attended Herr Street Mennonite Church. She will be celebrated in memory by her daughter, Kari Cobb, granddaughter Nila Cobb of Harrisburg,...
Edith I. Jackson,
Oct 10, 2009
"Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still" Edith I. Jackson, 74, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 10th at Osteopathic Community Hospital. Edith retired from the Department of Environmental Resources, Commonwealth of PA. She was a member of Trinity Church of God, an Usher, a member of the NAACP, ACORN and enjoyed bowling and gaming....
George McClure Jr
Oct 10, 2009
"When I must leave you, please do not grieve" George McClure Jr., "JR", 60, of North Street, Harrisburg, PA, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Harrisburg Hospital. George was a member and Deacon of United Baptist Church, a counselor for Experience Works and an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He was predeceased by his parents; George and Martha McCLure...
Michael Amissah
Oct 3, 2009
"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." Michael Amissah 34, of South 29th Street, formerly of Ghana, passed suddenly Saturday October 3rd in Harrisburg Hospital. He was an employee of the Capital City Cab Company who loved his family,...
Evelyn Gilstrap Lester
Oct 2, 2009
Evelyn Gilstrap Lester 77 of Delmont Ave.,Harrisburg,PA passed peacefully October 2, 2009 in Community General hospital. She was born June 5, 1932 in Milstead (now Conyers), Georgia to the late Bertha Simmons Gilstrap and Lester Gilstrap. Evelyn received her elementary school education in Milstead, GA and was graduated from Bryant Street High School in Conyers, GA. In 1953, she graduated...
Baby Jacob Norman Lane,
Sep 30, 2009
"Our Little Angel" Baby Jacob Norman Lane, 3 1/2 months, passed suddenly on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Harrisburg Hospital. Saddened by such a loss are his parents, Nathan and Valerie Lane; brothers, Morgen and Chase Lane; paternal grandparents, Sandra and Wayne Patterson, maternal grandparents, Cindy and Randy Gaul, along with family and friends. Services for Baby Lane will be...
Beulah Roberts
Sep 27, 2009
"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Beulah Roberts 81 of North 17th Street passed peacefully in Holy Spirit Hospital September 27, 2009. Beulah was a retiree from the former AMP Inc. and member of the Harris A.M.E Church. Beulah loved traveling, shopping,...
Reuben R. Barker Sr
Sep 22, 2009
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Reuben R. Barker Sr. (Val), 76, passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Community General Hospital. Reuben was a bus driver for First Student. He retired from York International and Heil Company as a welder and Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging as a truck driver. Reuben...
Troy L. Crankfield
Sep 22, 2009
"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." Troy L. Crankfield 44, of Harrisburg, PA made his transition on September 22, 2009 in Community General Hospital. He worked for Mobile Oil as a Store Manager, and in security for various...
Dorothy Lee Lawson
Sep 16, 2009
Dorothy Lee Lawson, 89 of Harrisburg passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Residence on Linglestown Road. She was born in Rappahannock County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Thomas and Olive Peyton Lee. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Carroll, infant daughter, Estelle and granddaughter Nailah Lawson. She attended John Harris High School and...
Beulah Elaine Ramsey
Sep 5, 2009
"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Beulah Elaine Ramsey 71 of Brookside Drive passed peacefully in Hershey Medical Center Saturday September 5th, 2009. Elaine, as she was affectionately called, was a homemaker who loved cooking and helping others. She is currently a...
Gary Jackson
Sep 5, 2009
Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still" Gary Jackson, 55, passed suddenly on Saturday, September 5, 2009. He worked odd jobs in the community and enjoyed fixing lawn mowers, jumbo puzzles and music. Survived by his daughter, Akita Washington, siblings; Darlene, Steve and Duane Jackson, 3 grandchildren and predeceased by his parents Anna and...
Jerald Delone Phoenix
Aug 24, 2009
Jerald Delone Phoenix (Whip) 73 of Verbeke Street passed peacefully August 24, 2009 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Federal Government and veteran of the United States Army. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 733. He loved hunting, fishing and landscaping. Jerald is survived by his stepchildren Robin and William Hall, five...
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