All Obituaries

Edward W. MacDonald, 78, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore City. Born on November 13, 1941, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Mary Ellen (Evans) MacDonald.           In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by sisters, Jean and Shirley. Following graduation from Bruce High School, he joined the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran.  He was a...

  Dennis Ray Reed, 69, from Frostburg, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord and the loved ones who preceded him on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Born on July 13,1950, in Berkeley Springs WV to Harriet Catherine Anglin and William Montgomery Reed.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother Louise H. Kifer; grandfather Freddie E. Kifer; stepbrother Sonny Rhodes; and brother-in-law Virgil “Jack” Frost. During his time as a child he lived in...

Jordan Joseph Wilson, passed away before birth on December 6, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, James “Jay” Jordan Wilson and Beth Ann Barnes; a brother, Gage; paternal grandparents, J.J. and Malo Wilson; maternal grandparents, Rebecca and Benny Barnes; uncles, Brandon Barnes, Jarred Wilson and girlfriend Madison Rhodes, and Justin Wilson. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 am at Durst Funeral Home, 57...

Mary Ellen Lewis, 73, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on January 10, 1946, in Windber, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Irene (Barback) Soltes. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Glen Lewis; son, Jeffrey Fleegle; and siblings, Elizabeth, Andrew, John, Sally Jane and Steve. Mary loved elephants and owls.  She enjoyed watching game shows but most of all, she loved spending time...

James L. Winfield, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Born on May 31, 1934, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late William J. and Mabel L. (Yeider) Winfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Louise (Layman) Winfield; brothers, W. Kenneth Winfield and Richard C. Winfield Jim was a member of Divine Mercy Parish St. Michael’s Catholic Church and was a graduate of the Beall High School class of 1953. He was a proud...

George Thomas Komatz, Jr, 81, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on April 20, 1938, in Eckhart, he was the son of the late George T. and Margaret (Airhart) Komatz. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by son, Jayme Komatz; brother Ronald F. Komatz, Sr; and sister-in-law Donna Komatz. He was a member of Divine Parish St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  He enjoyed watching western movies and Fox News.  He looked...

William J. “Bill” Hetrick, 75, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019. Born on February 25, 1944, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Bruce W. and Eva Hetrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Phyllis R. “Flip” Hetrick and Ellen Cutter. Bill was a graduate of Beall High School and Frostburg State University.  During his time at Frostburg State, he was a member of the basketball team. Following graduation, Bill moved to...

Shaun Michael Evans passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at the age of 34. Born in Eckhart, Shaun graduated from Beall High School and received a bachelor’s degree in science at Frostburg State University. He moved to Charleston, WV for a job in his field. While working there fulltime, his passion for nature and the environment led him to seek further education and he obtained a master’s degree from Marshall University in Environmental Science. He treasured opportunities to...

James E. “Pokey” Ward, Jr, 82, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center with his son at his side. Born on January 24, 1937, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late James Edward and Leona (Pressman) Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Margaret Ward, in 2018; brother William Ward and brother-in-law Jerry Davis. Mr. Ward attended Beall High School and was a member of Emmanuel United...

Jackson Everett Buehner Minnick passed on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  Born on October 2, 2019, he was the son of Andrew Minnick and Katie Buehner of Frostburg. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Raymond Minnick, Robert and Frances Buehner and Earl and Barbara Schlegel.  Jackson was loved by all who met him in his short days and will be loved forever in our hearts and minds. In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Edward and Sandra...