Meet Our Caring Staff
Meet our staff, members of the local community who make everything that happens possible.
Angela M. Ulen, the daughter of P. Ann Hanna and the late Stewart B. Branam. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, attended school in Trevose, PA and then on to Harrisburg city schools. She later graduated from Bensalem High School, Bensalem, PA. Angela is a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College with degrees in Integrated Informational Systems Management and Business Administration. She also has a degree in Mortuary Science from Northampton, where she was recognized with awards for her talent in restoration art. Angela has an extensive background in Financial Management and Accounting. She has worked for Pennsylvania Legal Services and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Assistant Chief Clerk for the Senate. She is a licensed Funeral Director, Pre-need Consultant, and Insurance Agent. Angela is Owner and Supervisor of Hooper Memorial Home, Inc.
Angela’s past and present associations consist of: Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association – District Governor, National Funeral Directors Association, Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, Dauphin County Funeral Directors Association, serving as President and Vice-President, and The Eye Bank Association. She is also the Founder and President of the Millicent Hooper Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that assist youth in their education goals who have experienced the passing of a parent or primary caregiver.
Angela is a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Harrisburg where she previously served on the Bereavement Support Ministry. She has given her support to numerous community organizations including Eastern Star, Ester Chapter # 1, the Boys and Girls Club, silence of Mary Homes, NAACP, The ARC of Dauphin and Lebanon Counties, the Aktion Club to name a few and various churches in the central Pennsylvania area.
Angela has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1995 and was featured in the Patriot News as one of the few women in the Central Pennsylvania area in her field. Although she has served at Hooper’s since 1993 behind the scenes. Her talents extend beyond the funeral business. She enjoys decorating, sewing, gardening, and hosting family and friends for gatherings. As a mother of a child with special needs, she has been called upon to assist other families, groups, and organizations in need of assistance and advocacy.
Angela has three children, Jonathan, Nicholas (predeceased) and Amanda, four grandchildren; Nyla, Jaxson, Nicholas Jr., and Gianna. Angela stays grounded by enhancing this quote … “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” … So, breathe.
Angela M. Ulen, the daughter of P. Ann Hanna and the late Stewart B. Branam. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, attended school in Trevose, PA and then on to Harrisburg city schools. She later graduated from Bensalem High School, Bensalem, PA. Angela is a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College with degrees in Integrated Informational Systems Management and Business Administration. She also has a degree in Mortuary Science from Northampton, where she was recognized with awards for her talent in restoration art. Angela has an extensive background in Financial Management and Accounting. She has worked for Pennsylvania Legal Services and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Assistant Chief Clerk for the Senate. She is a licensed Funeral Director, Pre-need Consultant, and Insurance Agent. Angela is Owner and Supervisor of Hooper Memorial Home, Inc.
Angela’s past and present associations consist of: Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association – District Governor, National Funeral Directors Association, Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, Dauphin County Funeral Directors Association, serving as President and Vice-President, and The Eye Bank Association. She is also the Founder and President of the Millicent Hooper Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that assist youth in their education goals who have experienced the passing of a parent or primary caregiver.
Angela is a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Harrisburg where she previously served on the Bereavement Support Ministry. She has given her support to numerous community organizations including Eastern Star, Ester Chapter # 1, the Boys and Girls Club, silence of Mary Homes, NAACP, The ARC of Dauphin and Lebanon Counties, the Aktion Club to name a few and various churches in the central Pennsylvania area.
Angela has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1995 and was featured in the Patriot News as one of the few women in the Central Pennsylvania area in her field. Although she has served at Hooper’s since 1993 behind the scenes. Her talents extend beyond the funeral business. She enjoys decorating, sewing, gardening, and hosting family and friends for gatherings. As a mother of a child with special needs, she has been called upon to assist other families, groups, and organizations in need of assistance and advocacy.
Angela has three children, Jonathan, Nicholas (predeceased) and Amanda, four grandchildren; Nyla, Jaxson, Nicholas Jr., and Gianna. Angela stays grounded by enhancing this quote … “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” … So, breathe.
Been a part of the Hooper family since 2010. Currently residing in Harrisburg, Pa. Gloria is a retired Military veteran.
Been a part of the Hooper family since 2010. Currently residing in Harrisburg, Pa. Gloria is a retired Military veteran.
Joined the Hooper Family in 2016. Currently residing in Carlisle, PA. Paul brings his supervisor/managerial skills to the team. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Business Administration at South University. Paul is a retired Major for the United States Marine Corp.
Joined the Hooper Family in 2016. Currently residing in Carlisle, PA. Paul brings his supervisor/managerial skills to the team. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Business Administration at South University. Paul is a retired Major for the United States Marine Corp.
Herbert Thompson has been a casual funeral home assistant for Hooper Memorial Home, Inc, since 2011.
Herbert Thompson is a Pennsylvania native having graduated from B. Reed Henderson High School (1971), to earning a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts Education from Cheyney University (1975) and lastly earning a Master’s Degree from Millersville University in Industrial Arts Education (1983).
Mr. Thompson proved his dedication to his neighborhood by providing over forty years of service as a Harrisburg school district teacher, athletics coach, Army National guardsman, CLD driver and Motorcoach driver among many other things.
After graduating from Cheyney University, Mr. Thompson would begin his journey as a member of Harrisburg School District’s teaching staff for their middle school in 1975. Around this same time, Mr. Thompson would become an assistant swimming coach as well. As 1985 approached, Mr. Thompson advanced to teaching the Harrisburg High School students as an Industrial Arts Teacher, yearbook teacher and youth mentor through his Sigma Beta Club membership.
In August 1976, Herbert Thompson would marry the love of his life Cherylann Gilliam. Together Cherylann and Herbert joined the Paxton United Methodist Church and were Sunday School teachers for about ten years. They would celebrate their first born, Holly Thompson in 1979 and then their second born, Derek Thompson in 1985. Eventually the couple moved to the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where they have been until this day, working in many different capacities.
Mr. Thompson has a very accomplished career, starting back with his membership into the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc in 1972 in Gamma Omicron Chapter. Mr. Thompson served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for 21 years, serving from 1979 to 2000. After acquiring his CDL in 1984, Herbert would spend seven years as a CDL driver, working part time for JB Hunt and PJax trucking companies. In 1985, Mr. Thompson and a group of friends, chartered the Theta Omicron Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in the Harrisburg area. Ventured in starting up his own trucking company called “Gill/Thom Trucking” with his brother-in-law in 1993. Mr. Thompson ventured into driving charter buses for Mr. John Bailey and company “Bailey Coach: PA Charter Buses” in 1998. He drove for the company for about ten years.
In 2003, Mr. Thompson became a Prince Hall Mason and has played an active role in several different houses since then. As a member of Chosen Friends Lodge #43, he became the Worshipful Master from 2008 – 2009. In June of 2010, Herbert retired from Harrisburg School District with thirty-five years of service. Thank you, Harrisburg!!!
Things you would want the community to know; “I love working and being part of the Harrisburg community. I have had difficulties; however, the community has embraced me as I have it. The many students and friends, which I have made have been a joy. I miss the young men that I mentored during my years at Harrisburg High School with the Sigma Beta Club. I have also enjoyed my church family from Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. With them, I have grown in knowledge of God’s grace and mercy. All things are possible. I pray that with each day I take a step in the correct direction to be the best me that I can be, for the community in which I live and a good husband, father, and grandfather to my family”.
Herbert Thompson has been a casual funeral home assistant for Hooper Memorial Home, Inc, since 2011.
Herbert Thompson is a Pennsylvania native having graduated from B. Reed Henderson High School (1971), to earning a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts Education from Cheyney University (1975) and lastly earning a Master’s Degree from Millersville University in Industrial Arts Education (1983).
Mr. Thompson proved his dedication to his neighborhood by providing over forty years of service as a Harrisburg school district teacher, athletics coach, Army National guardsman, CLD driver and Motorcoach driver among many other things.
After graduating from Cheyney University, Mr. Thompson would begin his journey as a member of Harrisburg School District’s teaching staff for their middle school in 1975. Around this same time, Mr. Thompson would become an assistant swimming coach as well. As 1985 approached, Mr. Thompson advanced to teaching the Harrisburg High School students as an Industrial Arts Teacher, yearbook teacher and youth mentor through his Sigma Beta Club membership.
In August 1976, Herbert Thompson would marry the love of his life Cherylann Gilliam. Together Cherylann and Herbert joined the Paxton United Methodist Church and were Sunday School teachers for about ten years. They would celebrate their first born, Holly Thompson in 1979 and then their second born, Derek Thompson in 1985. Eventually the couple moved to the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where they have been until this day, working in many different capacities.
Mr. Thompson has a very accomplished career, starting back with his membership into the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc in 1972 in Gamma Omicron Chapter. Mr. Thompson served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for 21 years, serving from 1979 to 2000. After acquiring his CDL in 1984, Herbert would spend seven years as a CDL driver, working part time for JB Hunt and PJax trucking companies. In 1985, Mr. Thompson and a group of friends, chartered the Theta Omicron Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in the Harrisburg area. Ventured in starting up his own trucking company called “Gill/Thom Trucking” with his brother-in-law in 1993. Mr. Thompson ventured into driving charter buses for Mr. John Bailey and company “Bailey Coach: PA Charter Buses” in 1998. He drove for the company for about ten years.
In 2003, Mr. Thompson became a Prince Hall Mason and has played an active role in several different houses since then. As a member of Chosen Friends Lodge #43, he became the Worshipful Master from 2008 – 2009. In June of 2010, Herbert retired from Harrisburg School District with thirty-five years of service. Thank you, Harrisburg!!!
Things you would want the community to know; “I love working and being part of the Harrisburg community. I have had difficulties; however, the community has embraced me as I have it. The many students and friends, which I have made have been a joy. I miss the young men that I mentored during my years at Harrisburg High School with the Sigma Beta Club. I have also enjoyed my church family from Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. With them, I have grown in knowledge of God’s grace and mercy. All things are possible. I pray that with each day I take a step in the correct direction to be the best me that I can be, for the community in which I live and a good husband, father, and grandfather to my family”.
Amanda Humes is an essential worker for regular Hooper memorial services. Provides genuine care and concern for families when dealing with hardship. Amanda uses her experienced skills in communication and customer service to assist the staff with everyday needs. Her service to the community is an outstanding effort. Amanda serves as a board member for the Disability Rights of Pennsylvania, area member of the Special Olympics, as well as a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor’s Aid Ministry. Ms. Humes’ involvement includes being a member of the Harrisburg Area “Speak for Ourselves” movement, volunteering with the Central Pa Food Bank and serving as the President of the Kiwanis Aktion Club in 2009.
The shining smile you need and want to see at everyday
Graduated from Central Dauphin East High School, May 2010
Graduated from Penn state university - Certified in Career studies, December 2021
Amanda Humes is an essential worker for regular Hooper memorial services. Provides genuine care and concern for families when dealing with hardship. Amanda uses her experienced skills in communication and customer service to assist the staff with everyday needs. Her service to the community is an outstanding effort. Amanda serves as a board member for the Disability Rights of Pennsylvania, area member of the Special Olympics, as well as a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor’s Aid Ministry. Ms. Humes’ involvement includes being a member of the Harrisburg Area “Speak for Ourselves” movement, volunteering with the Central Pa Food Bank and serving as the President of the Kiwanis Aktion Club in 2009.
The shining smile you need and want to see at everyday
Graduated from Central Dauphin East High School, May 2010
Graduated from Penn state university - Certified in Career studies, December 2021
Brandon T. Carter is a Funeral Home Assistant that aspires to become a Funeral Director and Embalmer. As a servant leader, it brings him great joy to provide families with comforting care, compassion, and confidence when supporting families in their most vulnerable time of need.
Dr. Carter brings experience as an educator, consultant, principal, curriculum supervisor and central office administrator in both public and private education systems from elementary to high school levels. He has been described as a talented, innovative, and enthusiastic man who has an amazing voice to uplift the spirit of others through word and song.
Dr. Carter served as Executive Director for the Center for Advanced School Teaching and Learning (CASTL) as well as on the Board of Directors for the Capital Area Music Association (CAMA).
Dr. Carter implemented numerous community enhancement projects and received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Mayor’s Citation from the chief executive of Baltimore City.
He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Social Friendship Lodge #42 (York, PA), Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons, where he served as Secretary, Chaplain, and Junior Warden. In addition, he is a Noble of Himyar Temple #17, (Harrisburg) Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, as served as Recorder and member of the Susquehanna Township Rotary Club, where he served as Student & Educator of the Month Chairman.
Dr. Carter lives his life through the quote, “To the world, you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world!”
Brandon T. Carter is a Funeral Home Assistant that aspires to become a Funeral Director and Embalmer. As a servant leader, it brings him great joy to provide families with comforting care, compassion, and confidence when supporting families in their most vulnerable time of need.
Dr. Carter brings experience as an educator, consultant, principal, curriculum supervisor and central office administrator in both public and private education systems from elementary to high school levels. He has been described as a talented, innovative, and enthusiastic man who has an amazing voice to uplift the spirit of others through word and song.
Dr. Carter served as Executive Director for the Center for Advanced School Teaching and Learning (CASTL) as well as on the Board of Directors for the Capital Area Music Association (CAMA).
Dr. Carter implemented numerous community enhancement projects and received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Mayor’s Citation from the chief executive of Baltimore City.
He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Social Friendship Lodge #42 (York, PA), Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons, where he served as Secretary, Chaplain, and Junior Warden. In addition, he is a Noble of Himyar Temple #17, (Harrisburg) Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, as served as Recorder and member of the Susquehanna Township Rotary Club, where he served as Student & Educator of the Month Chairman.
Dr. Carter lives his life through the quote, “To the world, you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world!”
