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Doris M. (Miller)  Coyne

Doris M. (Miller) Coyne

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...

Lance Phoenix

Lance Phoenix

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...

Carmen P. ("Taty")  Perez Rivera

Carmen P. ("Taty") Perez Rivera

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...

Carmen Iris Rodriguez Mendoza

Carmen Iris Rodriguez Mendoza

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....

Alexander Franklin Perez Gonzalez

Alexander Franklin Perez Gonzalez

Mar 4, 2019

Alexander Franklin Perez Gonzalez, 11 months, beloved son of Marisela Perez Gonzalez of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 4, 2019 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

His loving family will miss his chubby cheeks, long eyelashes and precious smile and will forever hold his memory in their hearts.

Daune M. (Miller)  Palmer

Daune M. (Miller) Palmer

Feb 25, 2019

Daune Miller Palmer, 91, loved dearly by her family and friends, died peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2019 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born January 21, 1928 in Dunkirk, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and ViVera Miller and sister to the late Donald Miller.

Daune was a 1945 graduate of Dunkirk High...

Phyllis J. (Schell)  Burtner

Phyllis J. (Schell) Burtner

Feb 17, 2019

Phyllis J. (Schell) Burtner, 83, of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center.

Born February 10, 1936 in Annville, she was the daughter of the late George and Pearl (Herr) Schell and was a graduate of Annville-Cleona High School.

She was the widow of William Burtner, who passed away in...

Kathleen L. (King)  Wickert

Kathleen L. (King) Wickert

Feb 6, 2019

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Wickert, 63, of Lower Allen Township, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

Born May 18, 1955 in Stamford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Joan (Weaver) King and was also preceded in death by two brothers, (infant) Jeffrey King and James King.

Kathy turned her passion for cooking...

JoAnne (Mendelson)  Pollak

JoAnne (Mendelson) Pollak

Feb 1, 2019

On Friday, February 1, 2019 , JoAnne (Mendelson) Pollak, 69, of Hampden Township, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away surrounded by family.

Born July 17, 1949 in Flushing, NY, JoAnne was the daughter of the late Irving and Gloria (Lazear) Mendelson. A dedicated and hard working student, she was a graduate of Valley Stream South...

Francisco Diaz Ruiz

Francisco Diaz Ruiz

Jan 17, 2019

Francisco Díaz Ruiz Sr., 84 de 300 N 69th St. murió el Jueves, 17 de Enero de 2019, en el Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Era un duro trabajador, amante esposo, padre, hermano y abuelo. Los sobrevivientes son la esposa: Josena Díaz Ruiz, 1 hijo: Francisco Junior Díaz Lopez, Hermana: Lydia Santiago,...

Maria Teresa Colon

Maria Teresa Colon

Jan 5, 2019

Maria Teresa Colon, 55, Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at her home.

Born June 25, 1963 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Teodoro Colon, Harrisburg and the late Andrea Olivieri.

Maria Teresa lived in Puerto Rico until 1988, when she followed her family to Harrisburg. She attended Iglesia...

Rafael Angel Delgado-Laureano

Rafael Angel Delgado-Laureano

Dec 23, 2018

Rafael Angel Delgado-Laureano, 81, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Camp Hill.

Born September 11, 1937 in Juncos, PR, he was the son of the late Julian Delgado and Adriana Laureano and was employed by the Public Works/Parks Department of the Puerto Rican Government. He moved to the Bronx when...

James C. Daubert

James C. Daubert

Nov 13, 2018

James C. Daubert, 84, Lower Paxton Township, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Osteopathic Hospital.

Born January 31, 1934 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Saylor) Daubert , was a graduate of John Harris High School and was a retired printer from BSC Litho, Penbrook.

In addition to...

Rafael Santiago Robles

Rafael Santiago Robles

Nov 7, 2018

Rafael Santiago Robles, 93, Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Harrisburg Hospital.

He was the only child of the late Flor Santiago and Maria Robles and was also preceded in death by his wife, Angelina and his grandson, Marcos Perez.

He was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on October 24, 1925. After the...

Rev. Dr.  Edward B. Smart, Jr.

Rev. Dr. Edward B. Smart, Jr.

Nov 4, 2018

The Rev. Dr. Edward Bernard Smart, Jr, 69, of Albany, NY, was joyously welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at St. Peters Hospital in Albany.

He was born on June 23, 1949 to the late Edward Bernard and Barbara (Smith) Smart, in Dothan, Alabama. The Smarts moved from Dothan to Steelton to...

Angela M. McNeil-Smith

Angela M. McNeil-Smith

Nov 2, 2018

In the presence of her loving family Angela M. McNeil-Smith, 46, of Mechanicsburg, fell asleep in death unexpectedly on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center.

She is now in the safest place that anyone could be; Jehovah God's loving memory awaiting the time of the resurrection to a paradise earth as John 5:25, 28, 29...

Edward E. Wanamaker, Jr.

Edward E. Wanamaker, Jr.

Oct 26, 2018

On Friday, October 26, 2018, Edward E. Wanamaker, age 77, of Lower Paxton Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior while he was staying at Colonial Park Care Center.

Born April 21, 1941 in Essex, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward E. Wanamaker, Sr. and Gertrude (Gramm) Wanamaker and was also preceded...

D. Jane (Dunkle)  Kurtz

D. Jane (Dunkle) Kurtz

Oct 25, 2018

Jane (Dunkle) Kurtz, 99, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and loving and devoted wife of Arthur J. Kurtz, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.

Born March 5, 1919 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Katharine (Birch) Dunkle and was also preceded in death by her husband of 76 years,...

Michelle Marie ("Mickey")  Johns

Michelle Marie ("Mickey") Johns

Oct 11, 2018

Michelle M. "Mickey" Johns, 43, Asheville, NC, and formerly of Pottstown, passed away suddenly at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Thursday, October 11, 2018.

Born May 19, 1975 in Pottstown, she was the daughter of Harold E. Johns, Carlisle, PA and Rose Mary (Whistler) Johns, Phoenixville, PA; and was a graduate of Pottstown High School.

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Jeanne S. Ruiz

Jeanne S. Ruiz

Oct 7, 2018

Let the beauty

of the Lord our God

be upon us.

Psalms 90:17

Jeanne S. Ruiz, 46, suddenly entered the gates of Heaven in the early morning hours of Sunday, October...

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