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Obituary For Sylvester Wilson

Sylvester Wayne Wilson, 65, of Harrisburg, passed into eternal life on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at UPMC Osteopathic Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL, son of the late Donnell Wilson and Addie Bell Honey (Riley) Crawford; a 1974 graduate of Harrisburg High School, served in U. S. Army Reserves, attended HAACC and received his Master of Human Services from Lincoln University and was an employee of Mazzetti & Sullivan where he was a Drug & Alcohol Addiction Counselor and in his leisure, he enjoyed comedy, music, especially jazz, shopping and spending time with his family. Sylvester leaves to celebrate his life; his wife of 39 years, Susan Brown Wilson; his daughters, Keisha C. Ordaz (Michael), Brandi N. Wilson (Aaron), Samantha M. Ajayi (Hakeem) and Sydney C. Wilson (Marquies); his five grandchildren; his three siblings, Andrew L. Wilson, Yaivetti L. Mathes and Violda L. Collins; his stepfather, Roosevelt Crawford and a host of other relatives and friends. His life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23 at 12 Noon in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with visitation 11:00 a.m. until Noon. COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks and six feet social distancing for all attendees. Live Streaming of the service will be available on Major H. Winfield Funeral Home's YouTube page.

Guest Book

Rest in Peace brother !- kevin hurst

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Sorry to hear about Mr Sylvester Wilson. Met him in the 70s college prep....F&M Lancaster PA..Nice and funny ... Always had a smile on his face.. May he continue to Rest in Love..... Friend Donna....York Pa

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I can't begin to say what's in my heart Sylvester was a constant in my life sometimes a thorn sometimes a great listener, I will truly miss him. Susan my prayers are with you! Love, Sherre

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Ms. Susan & Family, I'm sorry to hear of Sylvester's passing. With deepest sympathy... you are in my heart and prayers during this difficult time. Shawn M. Banks

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Dear Susan and Family, sorry to hear of the loss of Sylvester. Please accept my condolences. Sylvester had a great inspiring personality that will be remembered.

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My heart and prayers go out to Susan and her family for the loss of her love one

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Sending prayers of comfort and condolence to you Sue and to your entire family. Sylvester is an amazing brother whose absence will be felt. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and daily devotions. Your amazing smile and laughter will truly be missed Sylvester. Peace and Love Tracey Hall

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Sylvester was an amazing man. Every day at work he had a smile. He always had a heart of gold and cared about everyone. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time. Rest easy my friend. Amanda Jernigan

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Susan you have my condolences. He was such a nice person. Praying for you and your family.

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IT will not be the same with out you at the shop our when we go to vote you will be missed connie and george from REEL st

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IT will not be the same with out you at the shop our when we go to vote you will be missed connie and george from REEL st

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Sylvester will be missed. He was a great support to myself and others. He brought laughter in bleak situations. He really cared about others. He talked a great deal about his family. He really had a lot of love to give.

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My love and prayer to you all. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort, keep you close to his heart during these difficult times. Love you all, Susan Butler Davis

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Susan, our deepest sympathies, love and condolences to you and your family. Sylvester wil remain in the hearts 💕 and deeply missed by many, for always. Rest easy my friend. James and Jimetta Matthews-Hollinghead

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To Susan and family I send my condolences and prayers to you in the passing of Sylvester. Robert Collier

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My deepest sympathy to Susan Brown Wilson, their children and grandchildren and the Brown family. May they find peace in the love they shared with Sylvester. May light perpetual shine upon him. The Rev. Betsy Smith Ivey

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I will always remember that smile of his and the way that man could dress, he will truly be missed. Condolences to the family during this time 🙏🏽

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My sincere condolences and sincere sympathy to The Family. Sylvester was a good man, loving Husband and Father. The heart breaks when we hear of a loss of a love one has been called home, the love and comfort of his memory will see you through this sad time. In deepest Sympathy. Debborah Pressley Florida

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I was sorry to hear of the passing of Sylvester ,he will truly be missed by many. I will never forget our last conversation at Cracker Barrell My prayers are with u Susan during this difficult time.

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Sending you our condolences and our prayers! Sylvester was a true brother and friend. We would talk almost every morning, and you could see the love and joy that he had for your whole family! He and I both loved to talk about our wives and kids. And we'd always talked about Sydney, he was so very proud about all of his daughters, and he adored you Sis. Wilson. He will be missed by my wife and I, and Daryl ll(D2)! Our prayers will always be with you! Elder Daryl Kinard (D1) A good friend and Mazzitti Associate 🙏🏽🙌🏽

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"Little Guy" I am yet in disbelief. I will always hold on to the last time we talked. You will be truly missed. Susan & Girls, My PRAYERS & thoughts are with you, hold on to those PRECIOUS MEMORIES, they will give you PEACE & JOY. Lovingly, Linda M. Cammack

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My Sincere Condolences to Susan and his Daughters, Prayers of Comfort and Strength for the family. Sylvester was funny, quick witted and a friend, he will be missed. May he Rest in God's Paradise.

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Susan & family, Prayers of comfort & condolences are with you. Sylvester will be missed by many and never forgotten as a friend. Jerry Dudley & family

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Susan, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Remembering your great love story today and always. We will continue to keep your family in prayer. Our condolences, Barry and Trina Reddish.

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I grieve the loss of one of my favorite students, always smiling and always eager to learn. Linda Stine, Lincoln MHS Program

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To the Family, Lance and I send our deepest condolences to you All. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 of Comfort to All. Lance and Stephonia Totton

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My Condolences to the family Sylvester will truly be miss

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Sending my Condolences to the family Sylvester will truly be miss such a happy man pleasant. Susan my Condolences 🙏🏽🙏🏽 laughter R.I.P.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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