Doris E. Lester
Aug 15, 2024
Doris E. (Wilkerson) Lester, 96, of Harrisburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday evening, August 15th, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1928 in Harrisburg PA, to the late Herbert Wilkerson and Susan (Gardner) Wilkerson.
After graduating from William Penn High School in 1946, Doris worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth of PA....
Mitchell G. Holifield
Aug 11, 2024
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Revelation 21:4
As the beloved son of the late Annie Mae Holifield, Mitchell Holifield was born on September 27, 1964, in Marion, Alabama, and was a cherished...
Na'Ryah Raye Wright
Aug 11, 2024
Na’Ryah Raye Wright entered this world on October 9, 2010, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was the beloved daughter of Haley Mae Johnson Simmons; Myesha McCullough (Maternal Figure) father, Brandon Lee Wright Lawrence, Sr.; stepfather, Dante Johnson Simmons; and father figure, Raymond Green, Jr.
A young woman of exceptional grace and spirit, Na’Ryah was set to begin her eighth-grade year at Steelton-Highspire...
Willie Tomlinson, Jr.
Aug 8, 2024
In Remembrance of Our Beloved Willie Tomlinson Jr.
The Sunrise: November 2, 1946 Beyond The Sunset: August 8, 2024
Willie's Journey
Willie Tomlinson Jr., son of the late Willie B. Tomlinson Sr. and the late Nannie Pearl (Poole) Tomlinson, was born on November 2, 1946, in Hickory Valley, Tennessee. Willie graduated from William Penn Senior High School in...
Dwayne Anthony Jackson
Aug 7, 2024
Dwayne Jackson of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, born on January 29, 1958, to the late Samuel D. Jackson and Clara M. Frye, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in an untimely death. He graduated in 1975 from the academic program at McDevitt High School before spending three years at Rutgers University, where he majored in Sociology.
Dwayne began his working...
Betty Jean Durham
Aug 5, 2024
Betty J. Durham, born on May 18, 1944, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late William and Annie Mae Wright, peacefully passed away on August 5, 2024.
A devoted woman of faith, Betty accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Steelton. Her unwavering love for God was the cornerstone of her...
Merlie E. Poles
Aug 3, 2024
Merlie Elaine Poles, born on January 27, 1923, to the late Laura Taylor, was a devoted servant of God, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Merlie was a pillar of strength in her family and community, known for her warm heart, radiant smile,...
Donald L. Bailey
Aug 1, 2024
Donald Lee Bailey, 68, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away on August 1, 2024. He was the son of Lewis Bailey and Wilbert Lee Bailey, a Harrisburg High School Class of 1974 graduate, and a 1979 Tulane University in New Orleans, LA graduate earning his Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration.
He began his career as a structural designer at Mobil Oil Co....
Jane C. Reeves
Jul 19, 2024
Jane Celeste Davis Reeves departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2024. Jane was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 2, 1930, to Reverend George E. Davis and Anita Amelia Davis. She moved to Harrisburg, PA, in June 1951 when her father was called to pastor at Mitchell Memorial United Methodist Church.
Jane graduated Cum Laude from the HBCU Storer College...
Marva Jean Queen
Jul 18, 2024
Marva Jean Queen, daughter of the late James Queen and the late Dorothy Weatherly, was born on December 20, 1951, in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Marva graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1969 and fulfilled her dream of becoming a nurse, earning her Nursing Degree from the Harrisburg-Steelton Highspire Vo-Tech Program of Practical Nursing in 1983. She dedicated many years of...
Loretta Turner
Jul 17, 2024
Loretta A. Turner, 66, of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on July 17, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Loretta was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA.
Loretta leaves behind her three sons, Louis, Ray, and Mark (Auzsha) Turner; four brothers, Stephen, Douglas, Sammy Vaughan and Lawrence Love (Petri); one sister, Jemille Vaughan; and seven grandchildren, Meilani, Steven III, Naomi,...
Darlina Ampadu
Jul 6, 2024
Darlina L. Ampadu was born on September 17, 1976, at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital in Brooklyn, New York to Arleatha Reddick and Gregory Ghee, Sr. On July 6, 2024, Darlina's life was complete, and she began her eternal journey with the Lord. She is now in God's hands; no more worries; no more sorrow; no more pain. Darlina attended Taylor Business...
Kelly Terrill Beaver
Jul 1, 2024
Kelly Terrill Beaver passed away on July 1, 2024, in Enola, PA. Kelly was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ronald and Carol Beaver, his father, Kevin Blanding, and his brother, Kerry Blanding.
Kelly leaves to celebrate his life his wife, Shawna Purdy Beaver, of Harrisburg, PA; his mother, Joyce Beaver; and his mother-in-love, Lenette Purdy-Brown. He is also survived...
Joyce E. Shaw
Jun 30, 2024
Ms. Joyce Shaw transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
She leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish her memory.
Please keep the family of Ms. Joyce Shaw in your thoughts and prayers.
Vera Greer
Jun 27, 2024
Vera Lee Greer 79, of Harrisburg passed peacefully on June 27, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late William Lee Hodges and Lousie Brown.
Vera was a dedicated employee with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania General Services Department for more than 20 years. She visited Victory, Mt. Calvary and various churches in her...
Douglas Edward Winston
Jun 26, 2024
Douglas (“Doug”) E. Winston was born in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Dorothy Winston-Hicks and the late George E. Johnson, Sr. On June 26, 2024, God called Doug home to reunite with his mother, whom he greatly cherished, along with other loved ones.
Doug completed his education in the Harrisburg School District and was a proud alumnus of the Harrisburg High...
Mayeta Brockman
Jun 26, 2024
Ms. Mayeta Brockman transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
She leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish her memory.
Please keep the family of Ms. Mayeta Brockman in your thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Stewart
Jun 24, 2024
Stephanie Hong Stewart Hubbard, 28, daughter of the late Robert Leon Stewart and Jennifer Le, was born November 5, 1995, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Stephanie gained her wings Monday night, June 24, 2024, at her home in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Leonard A. Allen, Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Leonard Andrel Allen Jr. “Lenny” to most, was born on September 11, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Constance Allen and Leonard Andrel Allen Sr. Lenny passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Harrisburg, PA. He attended school in the Philadelphia area and then at the age of 18 he enlisted and chose to serve his country in the...
Anthony Baltimore
Jun 20, 2024
Anthony Todd Baltimore, also known as "Tony," was born on February 13, 1966, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Melvin Baltimore Sr. and Loretta Tyler Baltimore.
On July 14, 2022, Anthony married Yvette Wright Baltimore. The couple had two children, Jazmin Wright and La'el Frederick.
Anthony served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1994, achieving the rank of Quartermaster Third Class...
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