All Obituaries

Raymond W. Unger, 79, of Frostburg, passed away, Monday, September 24, 2018 at Martinsburg VA Medical Center, WV. Born July 24, 1939 in Eckhart to Willard B. Unger and Nellie (Snyder) Unger; he is preceded in death by his father and wife, Martha “Bonnie” R. (Leatherman) Unger.      Raymond was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was owner and operator of Unger Construction. Surviving are his mother; daughter, Melissa Knapp and husband Kerry, Springfield VA; two...

Paul Harold Skidmore, 92, of Frostburg, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born October 5, 1925 in Borden Mines to Marshall Skidmore, past Mayor of Frostburg and Catherine (Johns) Skidmore, who was proud to have christened a U.S. Navy ship. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Edith Sullivan. Mr. Skidmore was very proud to be a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran serving as a Radio Operator. He was a retired Research Chemist from ABL.  Paul was a...

James McKenzie, 71, of Cumberland, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born February 13, 1947 in Frostburg to Henry and Margaret (Rizer) McKenzie. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Arlene (Staup) McKenzie; sisters, Donna Shriver and Carolyn Shoemake. Jim was owner and operator of the Brunswick Hotel. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are daughter, Sandra Folk and husband Wayne Baker, Frostburg; son, Pat McKenzie, Charlestown WV; sister,...

Bonita “Murph” Carole Lucas,77, of Frostburg, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Sterling Care of Frostburg Village. Born March 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Lorraine (Blocher) Brenneman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Eugene “Lukie” Lucas. Murph enjoyed having friends and family around her to enjoy a meal and telling stories.  She lived life to the very...

  Brenda (Henry) Hosken, 68, of Frostburg, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Born March 1, 1950 in Frostburg to Raymond L. Henry and Cleo (Davis) Henry; she is preceded in death by her father, Raymond, and her mother-in-law Mary (Moore) Hosken. Brenda was graduated from Beall High School in 1968 and Frostburg State College in 1973. She began teaching in Allegany County schools in 1973 and retired from Mount Savage Middle School in...

Ronald Galen “Gale” Malone, 78, of Frostburg, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. Born August 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Van and Dorothy Tipton Malone of Cumberland. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Delmos Malone, William Malone of Ohio, Gerald Malone of Finzel, and John Malone of Georgia. Gale served in the U.S. Army and Reserves. He was employed at CSX of Cumberland for 32 years. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking...

Paul Thomas Garlitz, 82, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018, at his residence surrounded by family. Born December 18, 1935 to the late Olin F. and Bertha L. (McKenzie) Garlitz. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Bradley.   Surviving are wife, Mary (Pressman) Garlitz; daughters, Marsha and husband Jim Beechie Jr., Barb and husband Adam Fazenbaker, Janice and husband Keith Ford, Sandra and husband Gary Durst; son, Bryan Garlitz; grandsons, Brandon Garlitz,...

Mark Edward Hawkins, 51, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at his residence. Born on June 6, 1967, to the late Edward “Snab” and Wanda Lee (Hitchins) Hawkins.  In addition to his parents he preceded by his grandparents, Chip and Hazel Hitchins, and his sister, Mary Beth Preston. Surviving are his son, Mark Williams Hawkins and wife Brandi, Frostburg; two grandchildren Kaylee and Lila Hawkins; Brother in law, Mike Preston; nephew, John Preston and...

Alice Zora Greenwood, 93, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of Corriganville, MD, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born on October 17, 1924, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Margaret Ann (Richardson) Lewis. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, William Lynn Greenwood, whom she married August 3, 1946, sharing their lives together for 70 years; son Lynn A. Greenwood; brothers, Robert,...

Mary Jane Pfaff, 77, passed away on Thursday, September 06, 2018, at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on June 27, 1941, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Martha (Steele) Wright. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Pfaff, Sr. and brothers Herm and Louie Wright.            Mrs. Pfaff was a member of Trinity Assembly of God in Midlothian....