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John J. Logan
Aug 31, 2024
John J. Logan, 63, “Potts”, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Harrisburg Hospital.
Born July 15, 1961, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Theran Dunbar and Marcella Dade Dunbar and was a 1979 graduate of Harrisburg High School.
He had worked for a time at Boscov’s Warehouse, was a member of the Sons of the American...
Santos Garcia Martinez
Aug 26, 2024
Con su amorosa familia a su lado, Santos García Martínez, de 71 años, falleció pacíficamente en su casa en Harrisburg el lunes 26 de agosto de 2024.
Nacida el 19 de enero de 1953 en Guatemala, era hija de los difuntos Jesús García y Hermelinda Martínez, y también fue precedida en la muerte por su hijo: Olga Esperanza Martínez García.
Santos era...
Pedro Rolon-Faria
Aug 25, 2024
Surrounded by his loving family, Pedro Rolon-Faria, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home in Harrisburg.
Born on May 19, 1956, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Pedro was the beloved son of the late Ramon Rolon-Rios and Rita Faria-Maldonado. He was welcomed into eternal rest by his brothers Julio, Juan, and Roberto, who have gone before...
James Leroy Fries, II
Aug 17, 2024
Following a lengthy illness, James Leroy Fries, II, 50, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Born September 11, 1973, in Baltimore, he was the son of Jeanne Fries Arevalo and was a 1991 graduate of Lansdowne High School, where he played football, lacrosse, and baseball. Later that year, he entered the Army and served...
Shawna Lynn Carroll
Aug 4, 2024
Surrounded by her loving family, Shawna Lynn Carroll, 51, of Oberlin, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center. Born May 10, 1973, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Barbara (Ellerman) Carroll and the late Myles Carroll.
A 1993 graduate of John Harris High School, Shawna exuded love and compassion in every aspect of her life. She found...
Jean Esther Fleming
Jul 13, 2024
Jean Esther Fleming, 86, from Upper Allen Township, peacefully passed away at home on July 13, 2024. On this day, she entered the safest place anyone could be - Jehovah God's loving memory, eagerly anticipating the resurrection to a paradise earth. As John 5:25, 28-29 beautifully assures us, "the hour is coming, and it is when the dead will hear...
Monica K. Kline
Jun 23, 2024
Monica Krammer Kline, 65, Swatara Township, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Born March 28, 1959 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, she was the daughter of Lori (Keissling) Hurmence and the late Otto Krammer. In addition to her father, Monica was preceded in death by her stepfather: Harvey Hurmence, and her sister: Heidi Small.
When she was a...
Madeline A. Figueroa
Jun 19, 2024
Madeline A. Figueroa, 65, of Harrisburg, who touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Osteopathic Hospital. Born April 3, 1959, in Puerto Rico to the late Justino Figueroa and Judith Adams, she brought a ray of sunshine wherever she went. Madeline made Harrisburg her home in 1980 to...
Ryan Smith
Mar 27, 2024
Thomas Ryan Smith, Lower Paxton Township, known to his loved ones as “Ryan”, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Osteopathic Hospital.Born June 30, 1987 in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of the late Thomas Henry and Sherri (Hardy) Smith and was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Shirley Ann Kiger and Billy...
Norberto Echevarria
Mar 10, 2024
Norberto Echevarria, 73, of Plant City, FL, and formerly of Harrisburg and Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the home of his granddaughter, with whom he has been living since 2022.Born January 28, 1951 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Julia Cuevas and the late Norberto Echevarria. Following high school,...
Tommy Logan
Feb 28, 2024
Thomas L. Logan, 64, Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his home.Born March 30, 1959 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Eugene Logan and Marcella (Dade) Dunbar.Tommy’s story was one of resilience and skillful hands. After graduating from Harrisburg High School in 1978, he ventured to Philadelphia for a brief period where he drove trucks...
Tina Marie Davidson
Jan 20, 2024
Tina Marie Davidson, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her home in Swatara Township.
Born March 28, 1969 in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Frederick R. Davidson and Melonie E. (Sellers) Smale. Tina grew up in Paradise and worked with her mother and other family members at Sensing Devices in Lancaster and worked...
Lee Hartwick
Jan 17, 2024
Surrounded by his loving family, Vance Lee Hartwick, 81, “Lee”, of Lower Paxton Township, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Osteopathic Hospital.
Born January 14, 1943, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late C. Richard and Marian (Spotts) Hartwick and was also preceded in death by his brother: Richard Hartwick and sister: Marian Anzolut.
He grew up in...
Terence L. Cooper
Jan 6, 2024
Terence Laverne Cooper, 66, Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2024 at Harrisburg Hospital.
Born March 1,1957 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Lillian (Slocum) Cooper and Samuel and Anne (Curtis) Cooper, graduated from Germantown High School, and retired from ShopVac as a Forklift Driver.
Terence loved playing basketball and watching his favorite football team,...
Jahlil N. Scott, Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
Jahlil N. Scott, Jr., precious son of Jahlil N. Scott, Sr. and Tahlae McGill-Cruz, passed away suddenly at their home in Swatara Township on December 25, 2023. He joins in Heaven his paternal grandfather Mark Brown and maternal great grandmother Gloria Rodriguez.
Born on September 29, 2023, at Harrisburg Hospital, Jahlil brought immense joy and happiness to his parents and...
Arthur Chucon Smith III
Dec 25, 2023
Arthur Chucon Smith, III, 74, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.
Born May 10, 1949 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Arthur C. Smith Jr. and Theresa Bradley Smith. He was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School and attended Virginia Tech on an athletic scholarship.
Following High School, Art served his...
Ronald Lee Martin
Dec 24, 2023
Ronald Lee Martin, 74, Swatara Township, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Harrisburg Hospital.Born April 7, 1949 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Glenn K. and D. Jean (Miller) Martin and was also preceded in death by his sister: Susan R. Bell.He was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and was a supply estimator for...
Timothy C. Boeckel
Dec 17, 2023
Timothy C. Boeckel, known to his friends and loved ones as Tim, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at his home in Enola surrounded by his loving family. Born May 12, 1948 in York, he was the son of the late Paul Boeckel and Keturah (Martin) Boeckel Eby and was also preceded in death by his daughter: Lisa;...
David W. Downey
Dec 7, 2023
David W. Downey, 75, of Swatara Township, passed away suddenly at his home on December 7, 2023. Born on May 27, 1948, in Harrisburg, David was the son of the late Francis H. Downey, Sr. and Thelma (Cook) Downey, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Victoria Downey. David obtained his education at Central Dauphin East High School, where...
Rosa M. Rivera
Nov 27, 2023
Rosa M. Rivera, age 82, of Harrisburg, passed away on November 27, 2023 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was born on July 17, 1941, in Cidra, Puerto Rico to her loving parents: the late Antonio Melendez and Elena Ortiz.
A woman of many talents, she had an exceptional skill in the kitchen and was known for her culinary expertise. Her...
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