All Obituaries

Beverly Jean (Wallingsford) Gardner, 71, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Bev was born on July 12, 1948 in Washington, DC.  She was the daughter of the late Willard and Evelyn Wallingsford. Bev worked in administration as a civilan employee for the federal government.  She enjoyed fishing in Canada, camping/RVing, creating washi eggs, and spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She called Frostburg...

Jennie Lee Scott, 94, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Berkley Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV surrounded by her family.   She was born November 22, 1925 in Gilmore, MD to Thomas and Margaret (McFarland) Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James Scott, second husband, William Wattenschaidt; and daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Kreger. She is the last surviving member of her eight siblings.   Jennie eloped with the...

Shirley J. Atkinson, 86, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Goodwill Mennonite Home. Born January 4, 1934 in Borden Mines to Ralph Lewis and Ida Mae (Williams) Blank.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Lee Atkinson, and sisters, Donna Rosenberger and LeEsta Skidmore. Shirley retired from Sacred Heart Hospital after 32 years of service in the Dietary Department. Surviving are a son, Russell Atkinson and wife Lisa, Arizona; two daughters,...

Patrick B. Shimko, 74, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.   Born on December 23, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Hilda Shimko and was the grandson of William and Myrtle Rice who raised him.   In addition to his parents and grandparents, Pat was preceded in death by his son Patrick Wayne Shimko; Siblings William Rice, Ruby Rice, Russell (Ruge) Rice, Elmer Rice, Donald (Big Don) Curtis Rice and Shirley...

Elaine Sue "Sparky" Pressman, 92, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Sterling Care with family by her side.  Born on July 9, 1927, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Baker and Veda (Green) Folk.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl M. Pressman and stepbrother Leland “Whitey” Folk  Elaine graduated with the Beall High School Class of 1945 and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the...

Kenneth J. Livingston, 64, of Frostburg, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Moran Manor, Westernport. Born on August 10, 1955 in Midland, he was the son of the late Kenneth Neil and Geraldine “Gerry (McGowan) Livingston. In addition to his parents he is preceded by his twin brother Kerry N. Livingston. Kenneth was a member of Divine Mercy St. Michaels Parish, Frostburg. He graduated from Bishop Walsh High School in 1974 where he was an outstanding athlete in Football and...

Delbert E. McKenzie, 74, of Frostburg, MD, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.  His loss came too soon and unexpectedly, and he will be sadly missed by his family and all who know him. Born April 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Murrell and Edna McKenzie.  Delbert was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church and grew up in a family of thirteen brothers and sisters.  He was preceded in death...

David James Knotts, 30, passed away on January 4, 2020, from an accident while hunting. Born on July 28, 1989, in Cumberland, he was the son of Gregory and Barbara (Bodes) Knotts. Dave was independently employed as a freelance lighting designer.  Theatrical lighting was his true passion, but he was just as happy building things, fixing things, hunting, fishing, cooking or bingeing his favorite films.  With anything he did, he had to have music in the background, singing along to...

Shelley A. DeHaven, 53, of Corriganville, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Born April 7, 1966 in Cumberland, to James and Cherie (McKenzie) DeHaven Sr. Shelley was a member of Mt. Savage United Methodist Church, and was an insurance agent with Knippenburg Insurance Agency. Shelley was a selfless, family oriented, and hard working woman. She enjoyed spending quality time at the family cabin and dipping her toes in the sand on yearly...

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...