All Obituaries

Thelma Delores Wampler, 91, of Frostburg, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Garrett Memorial Regional Hospital in Oakland. Born on January 29, 1929, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Emma (Spiker) Lewis. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wampler was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters, Harry Lewis, William Lewis, Ronald Lewis, Warren Lewis, Alice Bucklew, and Emma Jean Thomas. In addition, her special nephew, Sgt. Richard Lewis and niece,...

Rose Marie Sevinsky, 76, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, at her residence.   Born on August 29, 1943, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late James and Wihelmina (Seib) Sevinsky.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Wilhelmina M. Sevinsky and brothers, Leo, John, Joseph and Edward Sevinsky. She was the last remaining member of her immediate family.   Rose Marie was retired from the Housekeeping Department at Frostburg State...

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Chirdon, age 69, of Cumberland, Maryland, died on March 26, 2020. Born in Frostburg, Maryland on March 8, 1951, she was the beloved daughter of the late Myrle W. Layton and Lois E. Myers Layton. Sandra grew up in the Finzel area and graduated from Beall High School in Frostburg in 1969. She attended University of Maryland – Baltimore Radiology School.   She went to work for Sacred Heart Hospital in 1972. She retired from Western Maryland Health...

John Ollen Metz, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on February 4, 1928, in Barton, he was the son of the late Clarence Jeffrey and Mabel (Myers) Metz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter Doris Johnson and son Johnny Metz. John retired from Frostburg State University where he was employed as a stationery engineer. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Sally Ann (Miller) Metz; children, Rose...

Edward Michael “Mike” Shirley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, surrounded by his family.   Born on March 24, 1944, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Joseph George and Ruth (Kidd) Shirley. Mike’s first job was at the Backbone Mountain Boys Camp and then with the Frostburg City Police Department.  He was a Prudential and Nationwide Insurance Agent and retired from ATK. He was a proud member of the Frostburg Fire...

Alda A. Wade, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on January 19, 1933, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Bernard A. and Elnora (Garlitz) Minnick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Wade and her brothers Jackson Minnick, Millard Minnick and Bernard Minnick, Jr. Alda was a 1949 graduate of Grantsville High School and was a member of Park Place United Methodist Church,...

Denise Lynn Crowe, 59, of Hoffman Hollow road passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland.   She was the daughter of the late Walter E. Crowe, Jr, and Phyllis (Meek) Crowe.   Surviving are her sister, Julie Ann Crowe who is so grateful to have had Denise as a sister and best friend.   Also surviving are her special Aunt, Patricia Sandvick; and cousins, Tina Sandvick, Steve Sandvick and family, all of Edgewater, MD.   Denise worked as a...

Frank H. Parry, 79, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on February 22, 1941, in Shaft, he was the son of the late Raymond W. Parry and H. Rosalie (Layman) Parry Drew. He was a member of the 1959 class of Beall High School and following graduation, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard.  After his discharge from the military, he ventured across Colorado before returning home to be with his family while working at Chaney Chevrolet where he specialized in...

Donald John “Pudge” Shriner, 82, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on August 29, 1937, in Mt. Savage, he was the son of the late Manuel Donald and Zola “Teab” LaRue (O’Neal) Shriner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Janet E. Shriner in 2011. Following graduation from high school, Pudge enlisted in the U S Army and was stationed in Germany.  Following his discharge, he was employed by...

Janice Lynn Carter 53, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born July 27, 1966 to the late Harold R. and Pauline (Barrett) Carter; she is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Carter. Janice was a very loving and kind person giving many hugs; she always worried about everyone else. She loved helping and making crafts. Janice is leaving behind many dear friends and family that she held very close to her heart. Surviving are a sister,...