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Geneva Garrard

Geneva Garrard

Mar 5, 2025

Geneva Garrard was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on November 27, 1940, to the late Charles and Eva Latham. On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, she entered into eternal rest surrounded by family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wade T. Garrard, her son, Edward Garrard; and siblings Charles “Booty” Latham and Betty Hall of Sweetwater, TN, Pauline...

Florence V. Beaty

Florence V. Beaty

Mar 1, 2025

Florence “Flo” V. (Willis) Beaty 85, of Steelton passed peacefully on March 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Margaret (Smith) Harris and the late Fred and Viola Willis.

Florence was born in Washington D.C., graduated from Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School and the Chester Hospital X-ray School. Flo worked for a short period of time in the...

Darryl Denson

Darryl Denson

Feb 27, 2025

Darryl Alfred Denson was born in Harlem, New York, on December 27, 1959. He was one of three siblings, including the late Barry Denson and Cornell Jones. He was the son of the late Barbara Delores Denson and the late Alonzo Worth Denson.

Darryl grew up in New York City and graduated from Flushing High School in 1978. He frequently traveled...

Calvin Lewis Cobb

Calvin Lewis Cobb

Feb 26, 2025

Calvin Lewis Cobb, lovingly known as Champagne, was born Monday, January 28, 1963 to Charles F. Cobb and Barbara J. (Felton) Cobb. Calvin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Calvin was educated in the Harrisburg School District, a 1982 graduate of Harrisburg High School. A proud Cougar for life. After graduation he attended Bloomsburg University and HACC, where...

April N. Robles

April N. Robles

Feb 24, 2025

April Nicole Robles, born on April 24, 1978, passed away on February 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

April was the beloved daughter of Harold Robles, a proud veteran, and Brunilda Alvira. She was the cherished partner of Brayan Alvarado Sr., with whom she built a lifetime of love and companionship. Together, they created...

Ira D. "Bud" Walker

Ira D. "Bud" Walker

Feb 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ira D. Walker Jr. (1934 - 2025)

Ira Davis Walker Jr., son of Ira and Agnes Walker Sr, was married to his beautiful wife, Beverly, for 54 years, and their journey together was a testament to enduring love and commitment that honored tradition while inspiring future generations. Born on March 30, 1934, in Danville, Pennsylvania, Bud grew...

Ernestine Brown

Ernestine Brown

Feb 19, 2025

Ernestine Delores Brown was born on June 7, 1943, to the late Alberta Odom in Montezuma, Georgia. In 1945, the Lord blessed her life with Timothy Odom, who lovingly accepted and fathered her as his own child. She graduated from D.F. Douglas High School on May 25, 1962, and on July 9, 1962, she married the love of her life,...

Joan E. Pullen

Joan E. Pullen

Feb 18, 2025

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Bradshaw George Pullen, daughter of the late Augustus W. Bradshaw and the late Virginia “Virgie” (Green) Bradshaw-Brown, was born on March 29, 1931, in Harrisburg, PA. Joan peacefully transitioned from this life on February 18, 2025, at the age of 93. 

Joan was educated in the Harrisburg School District. She was a member of Turner Memorial Baptist Church...

Eleanor Howard

Eleanor Howard

Feb 14, 2025

Eleanor James Howard, daughter of the late Daniel James and Ethel (Blanding) James, was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on Saturday, April 22, 1933. She peacefully transitioned at Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Campbelltown, Pennsylvania, on February 14, 2025.

Eleanor was educated in the Sumter County School System and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953. She moved to Asbury...

Laura M. Watt

Laura M. Watt

Feb 12, 2025

Laura Marie Watt (86), of Harrisburg, was born on September 9, 1938, to the late Elbert Watt and Hattie Mae Settle in Reidsville, NC. She transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with her family by her side.

Throughout her life, Laura enjoyed gardening, collecting fish, and thrift shopping. In her spare time, she loved visiting...

Kathleen Quimby

Kathleen Quimby

Feb 11, 2025

Kathleen Quimby, 77, passed away on February 11, 2025, in Harrisburg, PA.

Kathleen Quimby was born as Darlene Angela Cox on May 13, 1947 in Lemoyne, PA, to Bruce Stoner and R. Lois Humphrey. She took her stepfather's last name of Laudenslager when she was 2 years old. She changed her first name to Kathleen (Kate) in 1998. Her last name...

Cornelia A. Swingler

Cornelia A. Swingler

Feb 4, 2025

Cornelia A. Swingler, lovingly known to her family and friends as "Minnie," entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2025, at her home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Minnie was born on February 20, 1952, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul and Vera Swingler. She received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District and was a graduate of the former...

Alphonso Peterson

Alphonso Peterson

Feb 1, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Alphonso Peterson, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on February 1, 2025. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Wipe your TearsI have transitioned from the physical, to the spiritual but I have not left you, energy never dies it transitions. Know that every moment...

James Allen Thomas

James Allen Thomas

Jan 31, 2025

James A. Thomas, a beloved member of our family and a distinguished veteran left us on 01/31/2025; along with his 10-yr old son, Samuel James Lavelle Thomas, and (Wife, Tracey Thomas).

James Allen Thomas was born on 10/31/1961 to Sarah Thomas, and William Davis, both of Chicago, Illinois. He attended Manley High in Chicago, Illinois, and was baptized and accepted Christ...

Gladiola L. Oaks

Gladiola L. Oaks

Jan 28, 2025

Gladiola Little, also lovingly known to her family as "Sue," was born on November 6, 1944, in Newport News, Virginia, to Hattie Ola Flowers Little and LeeRoy Little and entered into the Lord's presence on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Sue was educated in the Newport News School District, where she graduated from Huntington High School in 1963 and later earned...

Robert Lee Davis Jr.

Robert Lee Davis Jr.

Jan 27, 2025

Robert Lee Davis, Jr., affectionately known as "Boss," was called to his final rest on Monday, January 27, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was born on July 29, 1943, in Camilla, Georgia, to the late Robert Lee Davis, Sr. and Susie Mae Davis.

Robert was a proud graduate of Camilla Consolidated School (CCS). Following graduation, he served his country honorably in...

Arrieta Jean Noel

Arrieta Jean Noel

Jan 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arrieta J. Noel, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on January 18, 2025. She leaves behind a host of family and friends to cherish her memory.

Services for Ms. Noel will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, with viewing from 10:00 am and the funeral service...

Carol Gamble

Carol Gamble

Jan 11, 2025

Carol Ann Davis Gamble, affectionately known as "Nanny" to family and friends, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Harrisburg, PA, on January 11, 2025. Carol was the daughter of the late Charles L. Davis and Florence E. (Arter) Davis. She was born a twin in Lewisburg, PA. She received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District...

William Perry

William Perry

Jan 10, 2025

William Eugene Perry, 63, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1961, to the late Henry Buckner and Maxine Perry. William, aka Tugie, grew up in Harrisburg, where he built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. He was a dedicated Harrisburg School District employee for over 30...

Tisha R. Turner

Tisha R. Turner

Jan 10, 2025

Tisha Ramone Turner was born on January 1, 1971, in Harrisburg, PA. She departed this life on January 10, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Crystal Willette Turner and Leroy Smith. 

Tisha received her academic education in the Harrisburg School District and was also enrolled in Job Corps. 

She enjoyed cooking and was an excellent cook; she enjoyed watching television and...

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