All Obituaries

Nellie M. Unger, 98, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at home. Born February 23, 1920 in Eckhart, she is preceded in death by parents, Ervin Snyder and Julia (Dayton) Snyder; husband, Willard B. Unger; and son, Raymond W. Unger.  Mrs. Unger worked at the Slumberland Motel for twenty-five years and retired after working in the Housekeeping Department at Frostburg State College for seven years.  She was also a homemaker.      Surviving...

Gordon “Gordy” James Opel Jr., 41, died at home surrounded by his family on Monday November 5, 2018. Born on March 12, 1977, in Cumberland, he was the son of Jean (Mcknew) Opel and the late Gordon J. Opel Sr. Gordy was a Christian and was a member of Divine Mercy Parish Saint Michael’s Church. He was a 1995 graduate of Beall High school and attended Allegany College of Maryland. Gordy began his career working with his father at Opel Construction in 1995. He later worked...

Mary Eliza Turner, 90, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village. Born December 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Frost and Nancy (Wright) Turner.  She was also preceded in death by her fiance, Joseph Seibert; brother, Thomas J. Turner; nephew, Thomas Scott Turner and a brother-in-law, John O. “Dodie” Thomas. Mary Eliza was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Frostburg.  She was a...

Tamela “Tammy” (Cutter) Rollins, 59, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born on September 25, 1959, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of Donna “Deanie” (Seggie) Cutter and the late Joseph Henry Cutter, Sr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Hannah “Nanny” Taylor, her best friend Mary Matthews and is now reunited with them and with her...

Sandra J. Llewellyn, 74, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on May 20, 1944, in Loartown, she was the daughter of the late Chester Daniel Loar, Sr, and Dorothy June Loar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; sisters, Lewellya Jane Wilhelm and Debra Ann Llewellyn; and brothers, Daniel C. Loar, Jr, and David Raymond Loar. Mrs. Llewellyn was a Title One Coordinator for the Allegany County Board of...

David Leo Fadeley 67, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born on January 13, 1951, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Melvin J. and Ruth C. (McKenzie) Fadeley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phoebe Spataro; brothers, James E. Fadeley, A. John Fadeley, and Ira V. Fadeley. Leo retired as a truck driver for Howell Trucking Company. He had a passion for restoring automobiles and was a beloved husband and...

Glenn Ulysses “Speed” Hanna, 92, of Frostburg, went to be with his Lord on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Sterling Care of Frostburg Village.  Born October 17, 1925, in Akron, Ohio to Ulysses Hanna and Ethlyn (Hughes) Hanna. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frances (Middleton) Hanna; son-in-law, Kerry N. Livingston; sister, Betty Ann Hanna; brother, Arthur Hanna; father-in-law, Alonzo Middleton; mother-in-law, Frances Fannie (Filer) Middleton; brothers-in-law,...

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,...