Obituaries
Mary Irene Spataro
Nov 19, 2025
Mary "Irene" Spataro, 84, of Ridgeley, WV, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Mt. City Rehabilitaion Center.
Born October 2, 1941 to Richard Frances Connelley and Georgia Iris (Wilhelm) Connelley. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Beth Ann Spataro, brother Richard Connelly, sister Carol Connelly. Survived by John Thomas (Tom) Connelly and Michael James Connelly of...
Susan Lease
Nov 19, 2025
Susan Jo Lease, 72, of Cumberland passed away on November 19, 2025 at Frostburg Rehab Center.
Born on March 31, 1953 to the late Charles and Joan McCann. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Milton Lease Jr.
Susan was a Navy veteran and went on to be a homemaker to raise her children. She was...
Ronald Kealy
Nov 18, 2025
Ronald Patrick Kealy, 89, of Frostburg, passed away on November 18, 2025.
Ron was born in Chisholm Minnesota to Henrietta (Hattie) Geothe and J. Austin Kealy on October 10, 1936. He attended the Chisholm public schools and graduated in 1954. After graduation, Ron enlisted in the air force and spent most of his service time in Okinawa working as a dental technician. Upon his...
Timothy Stakem Sr.
Nov 17, 2025
Timothy Carroll Stakem Sr., 73, of Frostburg, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at UPMC. Born and raised in Midland, he later settled in Frostburg, where he built a warm and loving home with his wife.
A graduate of Valley High School, Class of 1971, Tim dedicated 35 years of service to the LaVale Sanitation Commission. He was known...
Robert Francis Mundeno Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
Robert Francis Mundeno Jr., passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on April 23, 1956, in Frostburg, MD.
He was a dedicated electrician, having devoted 38 years of his professional life to CSX, where he made lasting friendships and contributed to the transportation industry.
Robert found joy in simple pleasures, often spending cherished moments at Midland Sportsman...
Brandi Meese
Nov 7, 2025
Brandi Nicole Meese (Rizer) 46, of LaVale passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November, 6, 2025.
Born in Cumberland on September 24, 1979. Brandi was the youngest daughter of the late Robert Neal and Audrey Delores (Bittinger) Rizer of Savage River Road. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her nephew, Casey Shockey.
Brandi graduated from Westmar High...
Donna Lynn Winters
Nov 4, 2025
Donna Lynn Winters, 71, of Frostburg, Maryland, left us peacefully on November 4, 2025.
Born on June 2, 1954, in Meyersdale, PA, to the late Alvin and Virginia (Leith) Eichorn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her four brothers: Arthur, Leonard, Keith and Bobby.
Donna was a beloved wife, devoted mother & grandmother, and cherished friend. Her warmth and...
Tammy Porter
Oct 19, 2025
With a heavy heart, we sadly announce the passing of Tammy Porter, 65, a gracious and kind-hearted soul. Tammy was taken by God's Angels to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV, where she was surrounded by her loving family and friends after a short illness.
Born in Baltimore, MD, on...
Joseph Harris
Oct 8, 2025
Joseph Leroy Harris of Frostburg passed away on October 8, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.
Born on October 22, 1950 to the late Elsie (Mears) and Leroy Harris. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Harris; sister, Jenny Carder; brother in law, Gene Patton
Joseph was an Army National Guard and worked in the...
Bradley John Shirey
Oct 6, 2025
With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of Bradley John Shirey, who left us on October 6, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on November 16, 1968, Bradley was a caring soul whose warmth and playful spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A proud graduate of Beall High School in 1987, Bradley's life was...
David Crawford
Oct 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our cherished brother and uncle, David Lee "Frickie" Crawford on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Randy Winebrenner.
Born November 16, 1968, in Cumberland, MD, to the late Joseph Crawford, Sr. and Arlene (Ash) Crawford. He was also preceded in...
Donald Leslie Blank
Oct 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of, Donald (Dutch) Leslie Blank, who left us peacefully on October 4th 2025 surrounded by family at the age of 91. Born on February 19, 1934 in Frostburg, Maryland, Dutch was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Dutch was...
Betty Harden
Sep 28, 2025
Betty Louise Harden 04/11/1930- 09/28/2025
It is with heavy hearts that the Middleton family announce the passing of wife, sister and aunt.
Betty Louise Harden was born in Frostburg to Floyd Middleton and Vera Dailey on February 11, 1930. Betty was the last remaining member of her immediate family.
She was pre deceased by her sisters and brothers Ray, Lawrence, Ritchie, Mary, Inez...
Eleanor Carr
Sep 25, 2025
Eleanor Lea Carr, 84, passed away on September 25, 2025.
Born on November 8, 1940 in Midland, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. Preston and Mary S. (Quinn) Preston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Allen Carr Sr.; son, Jacob Willis Carr II; brothers, Charles Preston, James T. Preston and Ben Preston; sisters, Catherine...
Bryson Lee Gray
Sep 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bryson Lee Gray, a cherished young soul who left this world too soon on September 22, 2025.
Born on February 10, 2017, in Cumberland, MD, Bryson brought endless joy and laughter into the lives of those who knew him. He was a bright light, illuminating every room with his infectious smile and boundless...
Patricia Thomas
Sep 18, 2025
Patricia Jean Thomas, 91, of Frostburg went to be with Jesus on Thursday, September 18, 2025, surrounded by family love, current and past.
She was born June 29, 1934 to the late John and Freda Hott Rice. She was predeceased by her sisters Millie Lou Lynn, and Eva Belle Morgan. Also her brothers James Nevon Rice and Clarence "Bud" Rice.
She is...
Carolyn Lee Barmoy
Sep 17, 2025
Carolyn Lee Barmoy, 80, of Frostburg, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2025, in Cumberland, MD, surrounded by her family.
Carolyn was born on July 27th, 1945, to the late Anna (Jeffries) and Walter “BlueJay” Minnick.
Carolyn was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She never met a stranger and enjoyed lending a helping hand. Spending time in...
Larry Vernon Bennett
Sep 15, 2025
Larry Vernon Bennett, 83, of Corriganville, MD, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab.
Born on October 8, 1941, in Cumberland, MD.
Mr. Bennett was the son of the late Vernon Bennett and Rosalie (Smith) Webster. The late wife, Betty Jane (White) Bennett. Also preceded in death by his brother, Rodney Lee...
Kathleen Larkin
Sep 13, 2025
Kathleen Louise "Kaye" Larkin, 90, of Frostburg passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Cumberland, MD.
Kaye was born on March 12, 1935 to the late Kathleen (Rafferty) and Vernard Winner. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her best friend and devoted husband of 52 years Michael Vincent Larkin and two infant children, Paula...
Jennie Winebrenner
Sep 13, 2025
Jennie Lee (Emmart) Winebrenner, 92, of Frostburg passed away peacefully at UPMC Western Maryland on Saturday, September 13, 2025, surrounded by her children.
Born on December 8, 1932 to the late Jennie (Pfaff) and Bruce Emmart. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Floyd L. "Spoon" Winebrenner Jr.; brother, Thomas Emmart, and son in...
