Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA

Obituary For Emily Newkirk

Emily Jane Tucker Newkirk, 89, of Harrisburg, transitioned into eternal life on Friday, June 19 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.

She was born in Mount Union, PA, daughter of the late James W. and Zulene B. (Brown) Tucker, a graduate of Linden High School in Linden, New Jersey, attended HACC, retired from Tyco Electronics, a member of Baptist Fellowship Church, where she served on the Choir.

In the community, Emily was a member of Omnia Bona Club, Esther Chapter #1 OES, Himyar Court #97 and Rehab Court #36. In her leisure, she enjoyed traveling, singing and exercising. Her atriculation abilities were outstanding and was often described as "so proper" or "eloquent auntie" by her nieces and nephews. Emily was the widow of Joseph Newkirk and in addition to him and her parents; she was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Newkirk, Jr. and her sisters, Florence Washington and Barbara Jones. She leaves to celebrate her life and to cherish precious memories of her, her daughters, Zulene A. Newkirk and Linda Love Newkirk Thomas; her sister, Phyllis Jimerson; her nine grandchildren; her seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Her life will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Friday, June 26th in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing from 11:00 a.m. until 12 Noon.

Covid 19 guidelines will be observed with masks and six foot social distancing for all attendees.

Guest Book

Too many great memories to list but I can't forget how you always championed me and your great daughter Linda in all things. Parties in the projects to the Winner musical I was privileged to participate in. Countless number of events and things you were involved with in the community.

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To the Family of Emily J.T. Newkirk, we are so very sorry about the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Family Member, and Friend. We pray for your comfort and peace. In Christ's Love, Drs. W. Braxton Cooley, Iris H. Cooley & Family

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To Sister Emily Newkirk and Family, The Lord Welcomes Your Loved one..."Come to Me... and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 May you feel the blessing of knowing your loved one is in a better place-at peace in the presence of the Lord. Thinking of you with Deepest Sympathy, Bernice East and Family

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To the Newkirk Family, May God grant you peace at this time. Remember all of the love Sister Newkirk shared with you. On behalf of the Suburban Chapter of Omnia Bona Club in Richmond, VA, please know that we are praying for you all. Love, Betsy Smith, Odessa Ricks, Anna Ferrell, Audrey Britt, Marvette Kenney, Deitra Harris,and Doris Farrar.

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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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