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Millard Lee Knieriem

Millard Lee Knieriem

Mar 15, 2024

Millard Lee Knieriem, 77, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.

 

Born on May 16, 1946, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Millard and Betty Lou (Robinette) Knieriem.

 

Following graduation from high school, Millard joined the U. S. Army and served in Vietnam.  After his discharge, he worked in the Corriganville Stone Quarry where he served as a...

John V. Matese Jr.

John V. Matese Jr.

Mar 14, 2024

John V. Matese, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village. 

 

Born on April 8, 1932, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late John V. and Lucy Matese.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Agnes Skidmore; sisters, Theresa Fiorita and Betty...

Bettie P. Whiteman

Bettie P. Whiteman

Mar 6, 2024

A story for the ages comes full circle. It's about a boy meets girl, falls in love and a lifetime follows. Our precious Mother Bettie P. Whiteman passed into the Lords care on 3/6/2024 surrounded by family members after a brief illness at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital joining her lifelong love Maurice D. Whiteman.How do you tell a story about such...

Betty Rosalie Arnold

Betty Rosalie Arnold

Mar 1, 2024

Betty Rosalie Arnold, 81, of Frostburg, passed peacefully at home on Friday, March 1, 2024.Born on October 2, 1942 in Loartown, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Webster Thornton (Mike) and Thelma Rose Capel.Betty was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. A graduate of Beall High School in 1960, she attended beautician school,...

Ricky Keith Winebrenner

Ricky Keith Winebrenner

Feb 27, 2024

Ricky Keith Winebrenner, 62, of Mount Savage, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at his residence.

Born on March 27, 1961, he was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanette "Jean" M. (Harden) Winebrenner and Kenneth W. Winebrenner; and a brother, Kenneth W. Winebrenner Jr.

Rick was a 1979 graduate of Mt. Savage High School where he played soccer and baseball winning...

Virginia Bertha Cecil

Virginia Bertha Cecil

Feb 21, 2024

Mrs. Virginia Bertha Cecil, age 83 years old of Pearson, Ga, passed away, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at her home, following an extended illness.  

Survivors include:  

6 Sons:  Kenneth Wade Cecil of Myrtle, Ms.

               Douglas Todd Cecil of Pearson, Ga.

               Ronald Wesley Cecil and wife, Ava of Springville,...

Susan Marie Booth

Susan Marie Booth

Feb 18, 2024

Susan Marie Booth, 42, formerly of Frostburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 18, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer.

 

Born May 25, 1981, to Jane “Janie” Eileen (Baer) and the late George William Patterson.

 

Susan was a 1999 graduate of Beall High School, where she met...

Mary Esther Connor

Mary Esther Connor

Feb 17, 2024

Mary Esther “Essie” Engle Connor, 93, of Frostburg, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February17th, 2024, at the Sterling Care Frostburg Village home.

Born on April 12th, 1930, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter L. Engle Sr. and Alice Engle. Esther was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Connor; son, David R. Connor;...

Evelyn F. Filer

Evelyn F. Filer

Feb 14, 2024

 Evelyn Filer, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February, 14, 2024 at UPMC Western MD

 

Born on July 29, 1932 to the late Margaret (McGregor) and Carl F. Brode. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Filer; daughter, Crystal Ogden; granddaughter, Lauren Filer; and a son in law Duane Helmick.

 

Evelyn loved spending time with...

Stephen Twing

Stephen Twing

Feb 12, 2024

After a long and courageous battle with oropharyngeal cancer, Stephen Wainwright Twing, 62, of Frostburg, passed away at home surrounded by loving family.

Born on December 12, 1961, in Camden, South Carolina, he was preceded in death by his parents, Alvi Tabor Twing, Jr and Rhoda Anne (Duddleston-Baker) Twing. He was also preceded in death by his half-brother, Alvi Tabor Twing...

Kathy Jean Metz

Kathy Jean Metz

Feb 12, 2024

Kathy Jean (O'Brien) Metz, 61, of Lonaconing, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2024, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born on September 17, 1962, to the late, Nancy and Harold Rosenberger and the late, Earl Clayton O'Brien. 

Kathy was a 1980 graduate of Valley High School, a member of the Frostburg Eagles Aerie 1273 and an avid Steelers fan....

Wilma Clare Anne Thompson

Wilma Clare Anne Thompson

Feb 5, 2024

Wilma Clare Anne Thompson, 85, of Mt. Savage, MD passed away Monday, February 5, 2024.

Born March 13, 1938, to the late George William and Laverna May (Hutzell) Hook. She was preceded by her husband, Vincent M. Thompson (2014); Brother, John Hook; Sister, Beulah Pfister.

Mrs. Thompson graduated from Mt. Savage High School in 1956, and from Frostburg University in 1960 with...

Virginiann Smith

Virginiann Smith

Feb 5, 2024

Virginiann Smith, 82, of Frostburg passed away on February, 5, 2024 at Peace Health Care. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Born on August 24, 1941, to the late Albert and Fanny (Filer) Lewis.

Virginiann was a member of the Brethren Church and worked as a Chef for The Continental. She enjoyed being outdoors, working in her garden...

Patricia Jean Richards

Patricia Jean Richards

Jan 26, 2024

Patricia Jean Richards (Brookley) passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 26, 2024.

She was born on June 23, 1935 to the late Ethel D. (Timbrook) and Conrad E. Brookley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Brookley; sister, Eunice Reb, and great-grand daughter, Maeve Elizabeth Adams.  

Surviving are her husband, Thomas...

George M. Bishields, Jr.

George M. Bishields, Jr.

Jan 26, 2024

George Michael Bishields Jr., 85, of Frostburg, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. 

 Born December 15, 1938, he was the son of the late George and Ruth (Carder) Bishields, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his wife of 44 years, Sandra Jean, who passed three months prior.

 Mr. Bishields was a...

Ethel Jane Warren Sloop

Ethel Jane Warren Sloop

Jan 24, 2024

Ethel Jane Warren Sloop was born on September 19th, 1933, in Martinsville, Virginia and peacefully passed to her Lord on January 24, 2024 in Dunedin, Florida.

Jane was raised an only child, growing up in a furniture factory town in southern Virginia with her parents and closely surrounded by a large extended family. She attended Martinsville High where she excelled at...

Scott Keister

Scott Keister

Jan 24, 2024

Scott Adam Keister, 59, of Frostburg passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Born on July 22, 1964, he is the son of the late Helen Eisler and Robert Keister. He is preceded in death by his in-laws, Jim and Nancy Moreland and his brother-in-law, Robert Booth.

Scott was a 1982 graduate of Oldtown High School....

Deanna Faye Pollock

Deanna Faye Pollock

Jan 17, 2024

Deanna Faye Pollock, 81, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. 

Born in Keyser, WV on February 20, 1942 to the late Adeline and Monroe Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her only loving son, Melvin "Sonny" Rhode, sister and brother in law, Shirley and Rick Rice; brothers, Harry Barrick and Richard Barrick and wife...

Nellie Whiteman

Nellie Whiteman

Jan 16, 2024

Nellie Ann Whiteman, 77, of Midlothian, passed away on January 16, 2024 surrounded by her husband and children.

Born on May 13, 1946, in Frostburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Ralph George Brain and Ruth Willetts Brain. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Shirley Ruth Brain.

A longtime resident of Midlothian, Nellie graduated...

Lowell Lane Chapman

Lowell Lane Chapman

Jan 11, 2024

Lowell Lane Chapman, 82, of Midlothian, passed away at home with family after a brief illness of two months.Born on August 11, 1941, in Midlothian, he was the son of the late Lester and Bessie Willetts Chapman.  He was also preceded by his brother, F. Dale Chapman, and sister, Delores R. Spitznas.Lowell graduated from Beall High School, class of 1959....

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