All Obituaries

Richard “Dick” Michael Goldsworthy, 73, passed away on October 22, 2020. Born on April 20, 1947 in Frostburg, 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 John “Goldie” Goldsworthy and Terry Patrick Goldsworthy. Mr. Goldsworthy was a graduate of Beall Highschool and a member of the Beall High Football Team. In 1964 he received both MVP and Best Tackler award....

Leslie Edward Hitchins, 72, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his home.  Born on December 15, 1947, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mella (Miller) Hitchins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Ronald T. Hitchins.  Leslie was a 1965 graduate of Beall High School.  He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U. S. Army. Following his discharge from the military, he was employed by the Maintenance Department at...

Erma Leora Thompson, of Frostburg, peacefully passed away with family at her bedside on Friday, October 9th, 2020. Erma was born and raised in Frostburg until meeting the love of her life and soul mate, Roland L. Thompson. Erma was born on February 10th, 1932 to the late Howard and Alma Holtzman of Frostburg. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Roland L. Thompson; sisters, Geraldine Walls and Alma Jean Driscoll; brothers, Edward and Howard Holtzman; brother...

Richard Lee Garlitz, 40, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2020. Born June 17, 1980 to Linda (Willison) and Kenneth Garlitz. Richard was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents William (Bee) Willison and Doris E. Willison and paternal Grandfather Raymond F. Garlitz. He is Survived by his parents Kenneth and Linda (Willison) Garlitz, Loving sister Kristina M. Goodrich and her husband Gene and their sons, Jericho and Jonah. He considered Heather Rowe a sister and Buck Crowe as a...

Patricia Ann Glass, 61, of Eckhart went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland surrounded by family. Born October 14, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Bobbie (Taylor) Nicholas; brother, Robert Nicholas and her mother-in-law, Doris Willison. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Clarence and dog, Walker; sons, John Nicholas of Salisbury, MD, BJ Colberg and wife Terri of Mt. Savage, and step daughter, Dianna Glass of Frostburg; Her...

Robert Dale Hawkins, 82, of Frostburg passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, September, 29, 2020. Born in Frostburg on March 13, 1938 to the late Grace Edith Ringler and Richard James Hawkins Sr. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Richard “Bud” Hawkins III. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family. Dale was a graduate of Beall High School class of 1956 and went on to Frostburg State Teachers College where he graduated...

Joseph E. Maley, 96, of Frostburg passed away Monday, September 28th, 2020 at Sterling Care. Born on July 24th, 1924 to Salvatore and Rosina (Ruffo) Maley. He was preceded in death by six sisters, Margret, Edith, Florence, Olinda, Virginia and Delphina; and four brothers Michael, Arthur, Eddie, and Raymond. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Beall High School in 1941 and worked at the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad and the Kelly Springfield Tire Company. In...

“Josh” or “Nickel” as he was known to everyone was fatally injured at his work place on September 10th, he lived in a coma for 21 hours before leaving this world on September 11th from Ruby Memorial. Nickel was a free spirit whose tempo was a beat to his own drum.  He had his own way of living life!! He made the most out of every minute.  Think of the feeling you have when you get off of work on Friday with big plans for the weekend, or a 16-year-old who...

Brenda Lee McKenzie, 55, of Frostburg passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Washington Hospital Center. Born March 16, 1965 to Earlene M. (McDonald) McKenzie and the late James Kenneth McKenzie Jr. She is also preceded by her granddaughter, Lamarah. Brenda was a 1983 graduate of Beall High School. She loved playing online gaming and Bingo, as well as watching the, “The Walking Dead.” Above all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her mother...

Nellie E. Lyons, went to be with her lord on September 19, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born March 10, 1928, in Cumberland, MD.  She is the daughter of the late Hannah and Orval Hager. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Lyons; two sisters, Mary O. Penrod and Alice I. Yommer. Nellie was a member of the Trinity Assembly of God Church in Midlothian, MD, for many years. She retired from the Allegany Board of Education in 1996 after 30 years of service. Nellie is...