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Obituary For LaVon Postelle
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LaVon A. Postelle, 75, son of the late Addie Postelle Trippley and Leonard Robinson, was born in Chester, PA.
Having accepted the Lord as his personal savior, LaVon joined the membership of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
LaVon was affectionately known as “New York”, “Potsy”, “Mr. P”, “Kool-Aid”, “Slack 5”, “Poppy” and “The Judge”. He will always be remembered as the Gadgets Man, the Shopaholic and the Traveler.
In holy matrimony, he married the love of his life, the former Paula A. Brown of Steelton, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1982.
Judge Postelle was a member of the Masonic Family: Paxton Lodge #16, Nimrod Consistory #9, Harris Chapter #26, Howard Lennon #17 and Himyar Temple #17. He was also a member of Cyrene Lodge #169 I.B.P.O.E. Of W, The American Legion Ephraim Slaughter Post#733 and The Fraternal Order of Police.
Judge Postelle was a District Magistrate who served over 40 years in public service. After graduating from Chester County High School in 1967, Judge Postelle entered the Armed Services and graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine and U.S. Army basic training courses in 1968.
Judge Postelle graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy and served as an Urban Police Officer in the City of Chester, PA at which time he was provided real life opportunities for developing insight into the legal system as well as the social problems faced by metropolitan communities. In Chester, Judge Postelle began to use alternative methods and strategies to reduce and resolve conflict among various groups of people that resulted in more peaceful dialogue and resolutions.
In 1975, Judge Postelle graduated from Pennsylvania State Police Academy after which he served on the PA Turnpike as the recruiter for the State Police, Public Information Officer and was entrusted with the personal security detail for past Governors Robert Casey, Mark Single, Thomas Ridge and Lieutenant Governor Mark Schweiker.
After 26 years of service, LaVon Postelle retired from the State Police and became the Dauphin County Court Crier and Bailiff from 2001 to 2003. While working at the Dauphin County Courthouse, he was encouraged to become a judge. LaVon was elected to the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County in 2003 and later served as District Magistrate for Harrisburg’s “Southside”. After retiring as a District Magistrate, he became a Senior Judge until present.
Upon entering his courtroom, he demanded respect, adults as well as students. Appropriate attire was demanded. If they were not appropriately dressed, they would have to schedule another date. He also made parents responsible for their children being truant.
To reach his goal of helping to solve the problems in the inner city, Judge Postelle assisted people in navigating through the judicial system and helped offenders become responsible and productive citizens.
With the “battle fought “and the “Victory Won”, LaVon exchanged his cross for a crown on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at The Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Marilyn, Bill, Van, Reginald and Carlos.
Judge LaVon Postelle leaves to cherish fond memories of his life: his faithful, loving and devoted wife, Paula; two sons, Andre Brown (Tiffany) of Delaware and Timothy Brown of Harrisburg, PA; two daughters, Crystal Taylor (Kevin) of Chester, PA and Kendra Postelle (Al) of Delaware; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; Siblings: Vernoda Stillis of Chester, PA, Betty Carter of Texas and Diane Austin Sewell (Vincent) of New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Christine Hamilton of Wallingford, PA, Carol Brown Graves (Lionel) of Harrisburg, PA and Iris Brown of Steelton, PA; close friends: Butch Saunders, Gilbert Brown, Gary Penn, Rick Dean and a host of other relatives and friends.
His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023 in the Sanctuary of The First Baptist Church of Steelton, 1850 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg with viewing and visitation from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for LaVon Postelle - December 14, 2023
Clifton J Smith sent Serene Lily Basket for LaVon Postelle - December 12, 2023
Our condolences to you and your family.Sending prayers of comfort during this difficult time.Love Clifton&Nicole Smith
Nicole Minor planted 7 trees in memory of LaVon Postelle . - December 14, 2023
Pearlie Gandy planted 5 trees in memory of LaVon Postelle . - December 13, 2023
To Paula, Timmy, and family,my condolences. 🙏🏽 May the lord give you the strength and peace you need to get through today's and the weeks to come 🙏🏽 🙌🏾 May the memories of your loved one brings you joy and happiness and peace 🙌🏾 Potsy was a great person!! He be truly missed ❤️ Love you all. ❣️ Stacey D Pettis
Condolences from Viola Dickey.
Praying for family that god is taking yall thru.
My condolences to the family. Uncle Potts was so loving and caring. He will be missed. GOD Bless.
-Bryanne Hickerson
Sending my sincere condolences to the Postelle family. Potts was one of a kind, always smiling and a true friend. I'm glad I got to see him this year. Rest in heaven Potts. Always, Nay
God Bless the family of Brother Postelle. I met him and his wife, Paula, shortly after becoming an Elk. He imparted wisdom and knowledge that I will carry forward forever. Thanks Potts. RIP Brother Terry Porter Mountain City Elks Lodge #382 IBPO Elks of the World Frederick, MD
To Mrs. P, Reese, Crystal, Kendra and Tim my deepest condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Judge P when he first came on the bench at one point in time I was his only employee. He taught me so much. It was a pleasure and an honor to know him. The original 12–2-05 Latasha Wright Hayward
Sending Sincere Condolences 🙏 to Paula and the entire family so sorry to learn of the passing of your loved one may he rest peacefully.. Renée B
Dear Paula, Sending our sincere and deepest condolences during your time of bereavement. Rest In Peace, Postelle, you will truly be missed! ❤️
Richard and Vicki Jones
Dear Paula, Sending our deepest and sincere condolences, to you and the family, during your time of bereavement. Postelle will be truly missed. May he Rest In Peace. ❤️
Richard and Vicki Jones
Ms Paula,Tim sending prayers and my condolences to the family. I will miss running into Mr Potts having our talks and laughs. He will truly be missed by many. Pleasure knowing someone like him from my father in law Butch Saunders.
Denise Saunders
Paula and family,we're sending our sincere condolences and prayers. May God grant you blessings,comfort and peace. Jack and Shirley Jackson.
Dear Dtr. Paula Postelle. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Judge Postelle will be greatly missed. It was an honor and a privilege to know him.
Dtr. Monique S. Wilson (Maryland)
Sincere condolences to Paula, family and friends.
My sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of you love one
My deepest condolences to Paula and family. LaVon was a special person who will be sincerely missed. He was a friend who always gave good advice.
It saddens my heart to hear that I will no longer see my dear cousin. Your memories will live on forever. I send my heartfelt condolences to all of the family during this time. Love always Adrienne White. RIP until we meet again.
Sending my deepest condolences from your cousin in Holly Springs, NC. I will remember most our family reunions. My continued prayers for the family. 🙏🏽Cathy Bennett
Celebrating the life of a wonderful man and mourning his passing with you. You are in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Paula and family.
Wanda M. Howard
My sincere condolences to Paula, other family,friends, Brothers and Daughters of Judge LaVon A. Postelle. May he Rest in Power and God provide comfort, peace, & blessings to us survivors
Larry Wallace Atlanta, GA
My condolence goes to the family in a friend's. This man right here is all that is funny. He's loving I remember him with my dad Mr.DuBois They were brothers in their fraternities. And now they're together up and heaven. Have an a great time. But he will be truly missed by everyone. I'm so sorry if we all lost as we lost the funny man. That will always be in our hearts and our souls. God bless you all stay strong one of the true missings.the DuBois Shoffner Family
My sincere condolences to Paula,otherfamily,friends, Brothers and Daughters of Judge LaVon A. Postelle. May he Rest in Power and God provide comfort, peace and blessings to us survivors.
My deepest condolences to the Brown family.hardy
Sending our sincere condolences to you & family our prayers are with you. Magic & Shirley Harris.
"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories." -Leo Buscaglia
Gilbert & Camilla Brown
Paula, I want to express my sincere condolences to you, he may be gone but never forgotten !! Many Blessings Lucille Ray
Dear Paula and family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. Keith C. Harden
Sending condolences from your Cousin's in Morven North Carolina and Greensboro North Carolina. Hattie Robinson Johnson & Family and Ellie Allen Robinson & Family
Aunt Paula and family I am sending our my prayers and comfort to. The family love your adopted niece Cynthia badgett, and family Harrisburg pa love always.
Prayers going up to the family, will be missed 🙏 Rest in peace 🙏
Potts, I walk out my front door and instinctively look over to your house just as I've done for the past 17 years. I want to call out "Hey Governor" but I know you won't answer. And that's the part that hurts. Rest in peace Potts. Your friends and neighbors, Eric & Jan Jenkins
You will be missed brother. You were my first partner on the Chester Police Department. 1972
From the Marshalls Department Pennsylvania State Association we send you blessings and prayers for you and your family rest in peace Brother Postelli directoress Daughter Yolanda Anderson
My Prayers going up for you and your family RIP My Brother you will be Miss
Rest In Peace Brother LaVon.
My condolences to Paula and the rest of the family.
Sending my condolences to the family. RIP FROM DAVID SEAY
Praying for the family. (ALA post 733) PR
Sending my condolences to Paula and the rest of the family. Postelle was a very nice person he will be miss very much.my prayers are with you all.
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