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Ryan Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Eugenia Louise "Gina" Robinson

Eugenia Louise "Gina" Robinson

Oct 13, 2023

Eugenia Louise “Gina” Robinson, 46, of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born February 16, 1977 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Eugene Anderson and the late Madeline Robinson.  In addition to her mother, she joins in Heaven her brother:  Terrance Robinson and her grandmother:  Ella Mae Robinson.

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Bernstene (Randall)  Smith

Bernstene (Randall) Smith

Sep 30, 2023

After a long and well-lived life, Bernstene (Randall) Smith, of Steelton and formerly of Brooklyn, New York, peacefully transitioned to her Heavenly home at the age of 102 following a brief stay at the Osteopathic Hospital.

Born August 13, 1921 in Little River Neck, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ruby and Lula (Vaught) Randall,...

James "Jimmy" Colon

James "Jimmy" Colon

Sep 27, 2023

James Colon, affectionately known to all as Jimmy, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Harrisburg.  His passing has left a profound sadness in all who knew and loved him.

Born January 3, 1985 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Carmen V. Colon.  He worked as a mechanic; was a former member...

Louise "Weezy" Irene McNeill

Louise "Weezy" Irene McNeill

Sep 23, 2023

Louise Irene McNeill, affectionately known as Weezy, age 40, Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Harrisburg Hospital.  Although their loss is great, her family finds peace in knowing that Louise was an organ donor and saved several lives over the weekend.

Born June 6, 1983 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Tony...

Hans Ericson DiOrio

Hans Ericson DiOrio

Sep 20, 2023

Hans Ericson DiOrio, 22, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Carlisle on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Born February 6, 2001 on Long Island, NY, Hans was the son of the late Mario Bruce DiOrio and Dawn (Ringel) Witmer.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents:  John Ringel, and Mario and...

Jesús Manuel Vazquez Santiago

Jesús Manuel Vazquez Santiago

Aug 19, 2023

Jesús Manuel Vazquez Santiago, 45, Lower Swatara Township, passed away unexpectedly at Hershey Medical Center on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Born October 5, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Anibal Vazquez de Jesús and Carmen I. Santiago Berrios and graduated from Dr. José Celso Barbosa School in San Juan.  He was a...

Robert E. Capp

Robert E. Capp

Aug 19, 2023

Beloved husband, father, son, and friend to many, Robert Eugene Capp, 88, went into the arms of Jesus at his daughter’s home in Newport on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Born August 29, 1934, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Thelma (Hoffsmith) Capp.  At 18 years old, “Cappie” -as everyone knew him-...

Huling Zheng

Huling Zheng

Aug 19, 2023

Huling Zheng, of Harrisburg Pennsylvania, peacefully entered into her Heavenly Home to rest in the arms of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on August 19, 2023, at the age of 84, surrounded at home by her loving family.

Huling  had a happy childhood and was raised in a large family of Christian faith in Zhanglin, a...

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