All Obituaries

Linda Gertrude Mackay, 80, of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She passed peacefully at home with her family by her side. Born on March 20, 1942, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Joan (Smouse) Shuey and granddaughter of the late John “Popeye” and Emma (Jenkins) Smouse. Linda met the love of her life, her husband Walter “Bill” Mackay, when they both played in the marching band at Beall High School in 1957. They...

Mary Antonietta Peretti, 93, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 surrounded by family.   Born December 13, 1928, at Miners Hospital in Frostburg, she was the daughter to the late Enrico and Antonietta (Ruffo) Peretti. Preceded in death by her brothers, Augustine Joseph, Joseph Enrico, and Francis Philip; sisters-in-law, Erma Jean, Mary, and Dee; grandnephew, Christopher. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.   Mary was a life-long resident...

Leannah Mae (Martens) Williams “Nonie”, 81, of Frostburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Peace Health at Lions Center. Born on September 14, 1940 to the late Eleanor and Franklin Martens. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Dale Williams Sr. (10/14/2021) and brother-in-law, Joe Robeson. Surviving are her children and best friends, James D. Williams, Jr.; Kimberly “Kimmy” Williams Truly and husband...

Donald W. “Donnie” Jackson, of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded at home by his loved ones. Born June 13, 1942, in Frostburg, he was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond A. Jackson Jr. and Geraldine Jackson; his fraternal twin brother, Ronald Jackson; and a son, Donald “Duke” Washington Jackson Jr. Donnie loved many things in life, but nothing more than his wife of 46 years, Dawn (Wright) Jackson, whom he is survived by. He...

William E. Brode Jr. peacefully passed away at home on May 7, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 15, 1960, he was the loving son of Mary Beulah (Finzel) and William E. Brode Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents. Bill was a 1978 graduate of Beall HS. Bill had a zest for life and traveling. He visited all 50 states and numerous countries, Bill left his mark everywhere he went. Music, especially the Beatles played an integral role in Bill’s life. He had a wealth...

Donna Jean McMurdo, formerly of Frostburg and Mt. Airy, died Friday, May 6, 2022. Born November 23, 1936.  She was the wife of Daniel J. McMurdo Sr. for 58 years; Beloved by her daughter, Tammie A. McMurdo-Cogswell and husband Neal; her son, Daniel J. McMurdo Jr. and wife Rose; her grandchildren, Julia E. Suthard and husband Chris, Jesse E. McMurdo, Allison A. Cogswell and Michelle M. Dillon and husband Bill; and her great grandchildren, Joey, Julianna, and Jemma Suthard. She is also...

Evelyn Marie Skidmore passed away at her home on Thursday, May 5, 2022 Born on March 21, 1935, to the late Charles E. and Frances (Sivic) Wright. In addition to her parent she is preceded by her husband, Richard V. “Ted” Skidmore; son, Gregory Cecil Skidmore; and brother, John E. Wright. Mrs. Skidmore was a Christian by faith and read her bible every day. She took pride in her house, garden and the pies that she made. Evelyn loved her family, from her children to the great...

In the wee hours of a rainy, foggy morning in May, the month of Mary, the Gates of Heaven opened with a roar of thunder welcoming our precious mother into the arms of God. Mary Cecelia (Mullaney) Logsdon, 93, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Mountain City Nursing and Rehab Center, three months shy of her 94th birthday surrounded by her children. Born on August 3, 1928 to the late Vivian Emily (Loar) Mullaney and James Joseph Mullaney, She is preceded in death by her husband of 68...

Orpha Violet Webber, 90, of Frostburg, died at home on Friday, April 22, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born in Salineville, Ohio she was the daughter of John and Violet Hoey both of Salineville Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Al and sister -in- law, Barbara Jo (Joie) Scullion.   Orpha graduated from David Anderson HS in Lisbon, Ohio.  She was a majorette and fell in love with the HS Quarterback.  Orpha and Al were married in December...

Cathy J. Crowe, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital. Born on April 17, 1964 to Catherine (Atkinson) and Richard “Dick” Connor. She is preceded in death by her father, Richard “Dick” Connor. Cathy retired from Frostburg Pharma Care as a pharmacy tech and was a member of Divine Mercy Parish. She loved her german shepherd Vixon, was an avid collector of bears and loved decorating for all the seasons and holidays....