Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA

Obituary For Lorenza Rossum

Elder Lorenza Rossum, 89, of N. 16th St., Harrisburg, transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in the peace and love of his home. He was born in Kilgore, TX, son of the late Aaron and Joyce (Henderson) Rossum, a U. S. Navy Veteran, retired from the Commonwealth of PA Dept. of General Services, a long-time member of This Is Shalom Pentecost Church, where he served as an Elder. Elder Lorenza was a Dallas Cowboy Fan and in his leisure, he loved to cook, eat and be surrounded by his family and enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He along with his wife fed the hungry, clothed the naked and housed the homeless, as well as led the lost to Christ. Elder Rossum was the widower of Dr. Albertha A. Scott Rossum and leaves to celebrate his life, his beloved children; Shirley Helms, Cynthia Taylor (David), Loretta Rossum, Lorenzo Rossum, Eric Rossum, Oscar Rossum, Sr. (Sharon), Shepre Waters (Sheldon), Latasha Poles (Maurice), Aisha Moss (Rodney), Patricia Salame (Ayal), Ruth Smith (William) and Roberta Buchanan (Larry) and a host of grand, great and great-great grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; his spiritual sons and daughters; his god children: Yona Hill, Junior Watts, Tony Elby and Anita Corbin and a host of extended family and friends. His life will be celebrated in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, 704 N. Front St., Steelton, beginning with a public viewing on Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. There will be a private Funeral Service and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Covid 19 guidelines will be observed with masks and six foot social distancing for all attendees of the public viewing and live streaming of the funeral service will be available on the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home YouTube page. www.majorhwinfieldfuneralhome.com

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Uncle Lo will be missed by our family! His warm infectious smile and cool calm demeanor shall always be cherished and remembered. He was a true blessing to the Rossum family and all others who knew him. Condolences to my Rossum family, and know that we are all praying for you during this difficult time. ~Keenan Thurmond and Family.

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My condolences to Latasha and the family, may God bless you all in your time of bereavement -Lisa Clarke

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My condolences to Latasha and the family, may God bless and comfort you in your time of bereavement

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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our dear neighbor. MR.ROSSUM.May God be with your family. WITH LOVE SUE & TONY.TOMLINSON.

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Oscar & Rossum Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the lost of your Father. Christine Anderson

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Sincere condolences to the Rossum Family from Beverly Howard

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We extend our love and prayers to you. May God's love and peace be with you. The East Family

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I am glad you and mother Rossum shared your circle with strangers to you even me.im glad to have experienced your witness at a very young part of my life building from who I was to who I should be.You always encouraged me along with a few other of my mentors to let GOD shape me ,not the world,people around me or worldly opinions.HE will make us what HE wants us to be and show us the way.I won't forget the private words of encouragement,the church services or the cookouts(spiritual and natural food)GOD was patient with me as you were and you never put yourselves on a pedestal or talked down to me.You were always hospitable and I 'mgrateful to have met you all along the way. You helped me to get closer to GOD and find HIS will for my life as examples yourselves. In deepest sympathy Deacon Barry B. Lewis

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Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Rossum family. Oscar, Pat & Ayal, and Sheldon, in all the time that we have known each of you, we never knew that you were related to one another. You have our deepest sympathy and our prayers that God will comfort you all and carry you through this difficult time. Rev. Barry D. Chambers & Rev. Donna W. Chambers

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Evang. Roberta Rossum- Buchanan & Elder Larry Buchanan & the entire Rossum family. I pray that God will comfort your hearts as you celebrate the life of your father. You have my deepest sympathy.

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Condolence to the family.My sister Shirley Helms I love you and praying for the family. Mary ,Terry,Ann and Aunt Lois

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Condolence to the family. My sister Shirley Helms I love you and praying for the family.

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Condolences from the Weaver and Corbitt families

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Condolences to the Rossum family from the Weaver and Corbitt families

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Condolences to Loretta and family. Linda Henderson

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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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