All Obituaries

Betty (Brenneman) Kroll, 71, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Born on March 12, 1949, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Helena (Stark) Brenneman, of Grantsville. Betty was a graduate of Northern Garrett High School. She had previously worked as a teller at Garrett National Bank and then as a bookkeeper for her husband’s former business, Glass Service of Cumberland. She was an active member of...

LaVerne Elizabeth “Weslow” Bridges Born at home in Frostburg on May 27, 1934, to the late Elmer and Anna May Weslow. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her Husband, Robert “Bridgie” Bridges; Sister, Anna Rankin, Brother, William “Fred” Weslow and two very dear friends, Jane Shook and Grace Felker. Surviving are her two daughters; Diane Bridges Spriggs (Greg) and Michele Bridges Bennett (fiancé Chancey Dell); grandchildren,...

Thomas Eugene Femi, 44, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born on March 24, 1976, in Cumberland, he was the son of Donna Marie (Jones) Femi and the late Francis Eugene “Tom” Femi. Tom was a hard worker who was in the construction industry most of his life and enjoyed bowling and shooting pool.  He loved his family and put them first.  He never said ‘no” when someone needed something done.  He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post...

Frederick C. DeVore, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.                                Born on June 27, 1938, in Westernport, he was the son of the late John and Anne (Smith) DeVore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard DeVore and special friend and brother-in-law Gary Wilson. Mr. DeVore was a 1956...

Doris Jean Taccino, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 11, 2020, surrounded by family. Born on April 7, 1933, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Lydia Alda (Meese) Layman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Samuel M. Layman and William C. Layman, Jr.; sisters, LaVerne Geis and Mary Louise Winfield. Doris was a member of the 1951 Class of Beall High School.  Following graduation, she was employed by the...

Lilly Catherine (Drees) Fike passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village. She was born October 29, 1921. Lilly was preceded in death by her husband Ray Fike; parents, George and Dessa (Minnick) Drees; sisters, Evelyn, Irene and Evelena; and brother Ervin. Lilly was a devoted housewife and mother throughout her life.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pocahontas, PA, and Divine Mercy Parish St. Michael’s Catholic...

Anthony “Tony” F. McKenzie of Hollywood, MD died at home on July 5, 2020 at the age of 78 after a long battle with dementia.  The son of Fred and Grace McKenzie, he was born October 6, 1942 on a kitchen table in Oakland, Md. He graduated from LaSalle High School in Cumberland in 1961.  He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1969 after accepting a position as a carpenter at Patuxent River NAS.                     ...

John “Goldie” Goldsworthy 58, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at UPMC Shadyside, in Pittsburgh. Born on July 18, 1961 in Frostburg MD, he was the son of the late Richard James and Ellen Marie (Devlin) Goldsworthy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Patrick Goldsworthy. John was a 1979 graduate of Beall High School. After graduation, he was a police cadet for the Allegany County...

Jeremy Scott Livesay, 41, of Frostburg was called home to his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2020. Born on June 21, 1979, Jeremy was the son of Janet Livesay and the late Lawrence Livesay. He is survived by his beloved son, Jaden Livesay and Charlie Carter who he loved as his own. Also surviving are his brothers, Daniel, Alan, Patrick and Steven; sister, Mary and several nieces and nephews. He was the grandson of Edna Llewellyn and the late Samuel Llewellyn. He is also survived by several...

Maynard Ray “Bob” Mayo, 90, formerly of Frostburg, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Doey’s Hospice House in Hagerstown. Born on April 28, 1930 in Milo, Maine, he was the son of the late Albert and Saddie (Boyd) Mayo. He was one of 16 children. Bob was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in both Korea and Vietnam. Following his discharge from the military, he worked as an electrician for the IBEW Local 143 out of Harrisburg, PA. He loved to travel and play...