OBITUARIES

Jenell B. Allen

Jenell B. Allen

Nov 28, 2024

Jenell Bernice (Bryant) Allen July 16, 1934 – November 28, 2024   Jenell Bernice (Bryant) Allen, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on July 16, 1934, in Perla, Arkansas, she was the beloved daughter of Willie C. Bryant and Cleo D. Bryant.  

Jenell was a devoted wife to the late...

Henry Boulware, Jr.

Henry Boulware, Jr.

Nov 27, 2024

Rev. Henry W. Boulware Jr., 76 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully with his family by his side. Henry was predeceased by his parents, Barbara and Henry W. Boulware Sr., and sisters; Tueresa Palmer and Etta Organ. Henry retired as a Master Sergeant in the US Airforce with 21 years and 2 months of service. He later retired as a Pastor in...

Nora L. Alexander

Nora L. Alexander

Nov 26, 2024

Nora L. Alexander was born on January 28, 1932, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Will and Essie Pattillo. She lived a life defined by unwavering dedication, resilience, and love.

Blessed with an incredible voice, Nora’s musical talent was recognized early, earning her a scholarship that spoke to her remarkable gift. Though life led her down a different path, her devotion...

Geneva Mills

Geneva Mills

Nov 21, 2024

Geneva Mills, affectionately known as ‘Sister’, was born on November 19, 1941, in Foreman Arkansas to the late Ernest Muldrew and the late Maxine Caldwell Muldrew.

She received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District and graduated from Willam Penn with the class of 1961. She married Willie J Kelly in which that union bore two children, Larry and Vicki....

Kesia Alston

Kesia Alston

Nov 18, 2024

Kesia Alston transitioned into eternal life on November 18, 2024, at the age of 61. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Portia Slaughter Jones and Frank Jones Sr. Uncle Joey Slaughter, sister Roxanne Jones, and nephew Richard Steptoe. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, New York in 1981. After graduation she attended Crown Business School for...

Connie Lynn Brangman

Connie Lynn Brangman

Nov 18, 2024

Connie Lynn Brangman graced this world with her infectious laugh and unwavering love for family and animals. Born on August 25th, 1963.

She leaves to cherish her husband, Rev. W. Ouemonde Brangman, her children Calae and Cal J Steede, her mother Janet Ford (Charles – deceased) and her siblings Glen Ford, Jannell Ford (David), Kim Deshields (Mitchell), and Candy Williams (Mark)....

Marjorie Joanna Lester

Marjorie Joanna Lester

Nov 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Marjorie J. Lester, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on November 17, 2024. She leaves a host of family and friends to cherish her memory.

Please keep the Lester Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Berneta Smith

Berneta Smith

Nov 15, 2024

“In Loving Memory of Berneta Walker Smith”

On the glorious sunrise of October 13, 1940, Berneta Walker Smith (affectionally known as Boo) was born. Berneta left this life at sunset on November 15, 2024, with her grandson (Grady) at her side at Penn State Medical Center. Her family is deeply saddened by her passing.

Berneta is survived by her daughter Kiffinee Smith...

Carol L. Seay

Carol L. Seay

Nov 11, 2024

Carol Lee Seay was born October 12, 1954, in Harrisburg PA. She is predeceased by her loving parents Patricia and Thomas Glasper Sr., brothers Thomas Glasper Jr., and her daughter Sonya Glasper. 

Carol received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District. She was a member of the first graduating class of the merged William Penn and John Harris high schools.

Carol...

Richard James, III

Richard James, III

Nov 9, 2024

Richard Charles James III was born on December 8, 1941 in the city of Thomasville, Georgia to his parents, Richard Charles James II and Lula Mae Armster James. He died peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 82.

Richard Charles James III was a Civil Rights activist, a public speaker, a broadcast and podcast professional, a published poet,...

Joe Louis Logan

Joe Louis Logan

Nov 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joe Logan

Joe Logan, 85, peacefully passed away on November 8th, 2024, at his home in Harrisburg, PA.

Born on November 28, 1938, in Sumter, SC, Joe was the son of the late Elijah Logan and Rosa Lee Hicks.

Joe received his primary education in Sumter, SC, and began his career working at the Penn Harris Hotel and Gulf...

Reginald Courts

Reginald Courts

Nov 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Reginald Courts, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on November 7, 2024. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

The obituary and service information will be forthcoming.

Please keep the Courts Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Larry Reid

Larry Reid

Nov 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Reid, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on November 7, 2024. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory.

Services for Mr. Reid will be provided by Bragg Funeral Home in Patterson, New Jersey.

Please keep the Reid family in your thoughts and...

Christine C. Massey

Christine C. Massey

Nov 3, 2024

Christine Carrie Massey, 88 of Mechanicsburg, PA passed peacefully on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Lilly Mae Mitchell and born on December 25, 1935 in Columbus, Georgia. She was also predeceased by her children; Shirley Mitchell, Teresa Bagwell and Ronald Rogers, siblings; Jimmy, Frank, and Rudolph Mitchell. Christine, was a...

Brenda J. Sapp

Brenda J. Sapp

Nov 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda J. Sapp, who transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on November 1, 2024. She leaves a host of family and friends to cherish her memory.

The completed obituary and service information will be forthcoming.

Please keep the Sapp family in your thoughts and prayers.

Marie Eckert

Marie Eckert

Oct 29, 2024

Marie Eckert of Harrisburg died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She was born in 1945 as the daughter of Edward and Olive Cooney of Genesee, PA, and grew up on the family farm in Potter County. She loved animals from an early age, and was especially fond of her draft horses King and Villain Dillon, and her donkey Popcorn. Marie...

Roszanna Stewart

Roszanna Stewart

Oct 25, 2024

Roszanna Gibson Stewart, 80 of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2024. Roszanna was the daughter of the late Rosetta Wise Gibson and the late James “Jimmy” Gibson, she was preceded in death by her son Vincent Stewart, her sister Janet Gibson, brothers William “Skip” Wise, Ronald “Barney” Wise and James “Jimmie” McLaughlin.

Roszanna, attended William Penn High...

Barbara Louise Jackson

Barbara Louise Jackson

Oct 22, 2024

Barbara Louise Jackson of Harrisburg, PA transitioned peacefully to her final resting place with our Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024 at 92 years young. Barbara was born on January 8, 1932 in Washington D.C. to the late Samuel L. Kemper and the late Ella L. Kemper. She was affectionately known by many as Aunt Barb, Mom...

Norman "Mambo" Ortiz

Norman "Mambo" Ortiz

Oct 19, 2024

Norman "Mambo" Ortiz, 73, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Harrisburg, PA.

Norman is survived by his children Norman Ortiz Jr., Shani, Candice, Daniel Ortiz all of Hartford, Connecticut. Irene Placencia, Angel, Eric and Jessica Crespo all of Harrisburg, PA. Sisters Rosa Martinez of Clifton NJ, Luz-Nilda Ortiz of Gurabo Puerto Rico, and Dominga Ruiz-Ortiz of Lawrence MA. Special cousin Nelson "CoCo"...

Kathryn Payne

Kathryn Payne

Oct 15, 2024

Kathryn Payne, 82, passed away at home on October 15, 2024. Born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, she was the middle child of Jean and Harold. Kathryn was a member of one of the first graduating classes of Quaker Valley High School in Leetsdale. As an adolescent and young adult, she was actively involved in civic and community organizations. In the 1960s, 

Kathryn...

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