Aug 9, 2019

Elias “Baby” Santa, Jr., 33, Harrisburg, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center following a sudden brain aneurysm . He joins in Heaven his beloved brother, Jose (Joe) Santa, who passed away in 2016 and his brother-in-law, Eugene Green III.

Born October 15, 1985 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Elias Santa, Sr....

Jul 29, 2019

Adrian Rivera, Jr., “Papi Tio”, 55, passed away suddenly at his home in Washington, PA on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Born May 25, 1964 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Adrian Rivera Cruz and is survived by his mother, Migdalia Mercado Mora Rivera.  He is also preceded in death by his cousin, Rafael Lopez...

Jul 23, 2019

Joseph L. Cole, 66, Steelton, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Osteopathic Hospital following a thankfully brief illness.

Born January 5, 1953 in Annville, (technically in a ditch in Annville, as he loved to say), he was the son of the late Joseph L. Murray and Dorothy (Noaker) Cole. In addition, he was preceded in...

Jul 9, 2019

Edith Santiago, (La Mafia) 85, Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Abington Hospital.

Born February 6, 1934 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Luis Santiago and Victoria Montero Santiago and was the widow of Hector Reyes. She was also preceded in death by her son, Hector “Gino” Reyes, her grandson,...

Jul 2, 2019

Teodoro Colon, 81, Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Spring Creek Nursing Home.

Born April 5, 1938 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, he was the only child of the late Asuncion Santos, and was also preceded in death by his daughters, Luz Martiza, Luisa Andujar Colon and Maria Teresa Colon and his beloved wife of 61...

Jun 30, 2019

Sunrise: October 8, 1988 – Sunset: June 30, 2019

Jared Walter Smith, 30, Harrisburg passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Born October 8, 1988, he lived in Harrisburg all his life, was a member of Paxton Presbyterian Church and attended Central Dauphin East High School.

He worked at Aero Performance until the day...

Jun 26, 2019

Sekani Zaima Roberts, precious infant daughter of Nyairrea Jones and Ginovonii Roberts, Sr. of Harrisburg, became their forever angel shortly after her birth on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Although her time on earth was brief, her memory will be imprinted on the hearts of her loving family forever.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Jun 17, 2019

Betty Irene Kauffman, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Gardens of West Shore, Camp Hill.

Born October 19, 1934 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank D. and Mary I. (Stinson) Kauffman and was a retired secretary from Statesman’s Insurance Group.

She...

Jun 15, 2019

Theresa Calderon, 69, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Harrisburg.

Born February 23, 1950 in the Bronx, she was a life-long resident there until recently, when she came to live with her son.

She loved music and dancing, dogs and all animals; and had a voracious sweet tooth. Mostly, she was kind and always...

Jun 13, 2019

Leona E. Quick, 92, of East Hanover Township, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born February 2, 1927 in the Harrisburg area, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (McClenahan) Welch. Leona was the widow of Wilbur Quick, who passed away in 1980 after 35 years of marriage. She was...

Jun 9, 2019

Ian Alan Messersmith, “Ebie”, age 28, of Enola, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born May 15, 1991 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Stephanie L. (Hamer) Lewis and Jeffery Alan Messersmith and was a graduate of Susquenita High School.

He was a painter with B&B Construction and was training...

May 10, 2019

Following a challenging struggle with depression, Edward J. "Ned" Smith, Jr., (Naed), 52, ended his life at his home in Harrisburg on Friday, May 10, 2019.

A native of Wilkes-Barre and a resident of Harrisburg, Ned was well known in both cities and internationally for his tireless commitment to promote peace and build strong communities over several...

May 4, 2019

Roma A. (Hetrick) Reed passed away on May 4, 2019 after a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia and recent complications related to a stroke. She was 80 years young.

Born on July 10, 1938 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Roma was the daughter of the later Robert Pierce and Reba Mae (Heverling) Hetrick.

She was the...

Apr 26, 2019

John W. “Chuck” Winters, Jr., 70, of Susquehanna Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 26, 2019 at his home.

Born September 16, 1948, he was the son of the late John W. Winters, Sr. and Florence (Peterson) Winters and was a retired custodian from Central Dauphin School District.

Chuck loved his job and all...

Apr 14, 2019

John W. (Jack) Albright, 90, of Lower Paxton Township passed away on April 14, 2019 at his home.

Born June 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Miles W. and Elizabeth M. Albright. Following his 1948 graduation from John Harris High School, he attended Franklin & Marshall College where he received his Bachelor of Science...

Mar 30, 2019

Ronald B. “RB” Miller, 78, Lower Paxton Township, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Osteopathic Hospital.

Born March 2, 1941 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Milton B. Miller and Pearl Leib and was also preceded in death by his brother, James Miller and his sister, Janet Bowman.

Ronald joined the...

Mar 20, 2019

Doris M. (Miller) Coyne, 99, formerly of Bellevue Park, Harrisburg, passed away March 20, 2019 at Homeland Center.

Born March 15, 1920 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Vena (Traher) Miller, was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and received her Associate’s Degree from Lackawanna Business College.

On September...

Mar 15, 2019

Lance Phoenix, 58, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Born April 16, 1961 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Wilmer O Phoenix, Jr and Yvonne Walker Phoenix and was also preceded in death by his sister, Adria Phoenix.

Surviving is his wife, Angel Phoenix; three sons:  Adrian Phoenix...

Mar 15, 2019

Carmen P. “Taty” Perez Rivera, 59, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 15, 2019 at her home.

Born November 23, 1959 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Wilfredo Perez and Gloria Rivera. She came to Harrisburg in 1989 before returning to Puerto Rico in 1992. In 1999, she came back...

Mar 10, 2019

Carmen Iris Rodriguez Mendoza, 75, Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at ManorCare, Camp Hill.

Born July 10, 1943 in Juncos, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Bernardo Rodriguez and Josefa Mendoza and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Miguel Rodriguez and Angel Luis Rodriguez and one sister, Irma Iris Rodriguez....