All Obituaries

Raymond Earl Vernon Kroll, 62, of Cumberland, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born on January 14, 1957, in Latrobe, PA, to the late Dr. Earl Vernon Kroll and Joan Carol (Barnard) Kroll. Raymond was a member of Allegany United Methodist Church and the Redman Club.  He was a cartoonist and enjoyed time with his friends and using Facebook. Surviving are brother, Dr. Wesley V. Kroll and wife, Denise, Frostburg; nieces and nephews, Jessyca L. Kimble,...

Ralph Michael Jackson, 63, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born July 19, 1955, in Cumberland, to Charles and Patience (Uhl) Jackson. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Patience “Patty” Virginia Reed and Gail Tressler. Mike was a member of S.A.L. Farrady Post #24, Past Commander of Moose Lodge #348 and member of Eagles #1273. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Ora Lee (Davis) Jackson; stepdaughter, Tina M....

Crystal Ann Filer-Ogden, 59, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on November 21,1959, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Evelyn F. (Brode) Filer and the late William A. Filer. Crystal received her Associates Degree from Allegany College of Maryland and her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Frostburg State University.  She was currently employed as the Director of Financial Aid at Piedmont Virginia Community College and served on...

Ellen Janice “Jenny” Boch, 83, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born on October 14, 1935, in Eckhart, she was the daughter of the late William Richard and Mae (Brode) Pape. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Richard Pape, Karl Pape, Betty Davis, Delores Smith and Mildred Brinkman. Jenny was a homemaker and was a member of Eckhart United Methodist Church and enjoyed painting ceramics. Surviving are her...

Bonita (Bonnie) G. Carbaugh, 69, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born on February 11, 1950, in Baltimore, to Eugene and Betty (Thomas) Gendimenico. She is preceded in death by her parents.   Bonnie was a retired operator from Social Services Administration; she also worked for Martins and Farrady Post 24 American Legion. Surviving are her husband, Charles Carbaugh; one son, Craig Carbaugh and wife Kimberly, Frostburg; four...

Margaret Lyons, age 94, of Rockville, MD passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, surrounded by her family at home. Margaret was born March 4, 1925 in Frostburg, MD and was raised in Clarysville. She graduated from Beall High School and the Sacred Heart Hospital of Nursing in Cumberland, MD. She worked for many years as a public health nurse in Montgomery County. Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Lyons who died in 1984, her parents Russell and Agnes (Cosgrove)...

Ned Eugene Gracie, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at his home. Born on January 5, 1934, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Robert and Lucinda (Parker) Gracie. In addition to his parents, Ned was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla (Coleman) Gracie; brothers, Robert Gracie, Jr., Richard Gracie and James Gracie, and sisters; Edna Beeman, Edith Norris, Helen Filer and Eleanor Hare; and son Robert Kinney. Ned was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was a...

Marvin M. “Moe” Metts Sr., 80, of Railroad Street, passed on Saturday, February 16, 2019, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. He was born on October 18, 1938, in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late George D. and Anna Mae (Poland) Metts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife of 59 years, Leona Maxine Metts, and his oldest son, Michael J. Metts. Mr. Metts served in the U.S. Army, Tank Division, and was stationed in Germany as well as...

James K. “Mac” McKenzie, Jr, 77, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on July 29, 1941, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late James K. (Mac), Sr, and Marilyn (Evans) McKenzie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, John Mark McKenzie and great granddaughter, Lamarah Mae Jones. Mac retired as a remote control engineer at CSX Railroad.  He was a member of Welsh Baptist Church, Piney Mountain...

Thomas Joseph Morgan, Sr, 72, passed away Thursday, February 07, 2019, at his home surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Born on January 7, 1947, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Thomas Charles and Nannie Bell (Scott) Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969 having served in Vietnam.  Following his discharge from the military, he was employed by Foxcraft Home...