Obituaries
Gail Miller
Aug 10, 2025
Gail Ann Miller, age 64, died peacefully surrounded by her husband, on August 10, 2025, in their Frostburg, MD home after an extensive and valiant battle with cancer.
Gail was born on December 28th, 1960, in Mt. Savage, Maryland to the late Kenneth Lee Ritchey Sr., and her mother Pauline Ritchey. She graduated from Mt. Savage High School and was most recently...
Charles Neilson
Aug 10, 2025
Charles Allen Neilson, 89, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home.
Born November 3, 1935, to the late Marshall and Sarah (Wellings) Neilson. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Jean (Loar) Neilson; and siblings, Thelma Drew, Irvin Neilson, Clarence Neilson, Marshall "Junior" Neilson and Pearl Drew.
Charles started his career as...
Charles Dayton
Aug 8, 2025
Charles Robert Dayton, 85, Klondike, passed away on Friday August 8, 2025, at Frostburg Sterling Care Rehab.
Born October 25, 1939, in Loartown, to the late Charles A. and Laura M. (Duckworth) Dayton.
Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and a truck driver by trade. He also taught Diesel Mechanics and Driving to others. He enjoyed bowling and...
Karen Marie Snyder
Aug 7, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our dear sister, aunt, and friend; Karen Marie Snyder, who died on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown West Virginia, after a brave battle with a rare autoimmune condition.
Born May 14, 1950, to the late Allan and Ida Mae (Brown) Snyder. She was preceded in death by her...
Leonard E. Howsare Sr.
Jul 30, 2025
Leonard Howsare, Sr., 88, of Frostburg, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2025 at his residence. Born at home on August 21, 1936 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late William Bruce Howsare and Eleanor (Hite) Howsare.
Mr. Howsare was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Stella (Stevens) Howsare in 2017;...
Jayme Johnson
Jul 28, 2025
Jayme C. Johnson, 68, of Frostburg, died Monday, July 28, 2025.
Jayme was born to parents Lewis Johnson and Wanda Richardson on May 24, 1957, in Allegany County.
He graduated from Beall High School in 1975. Jayme was an avid sports fan and loved to draw and paint, He worked at the dining hall at F.S.U. until his retirement.
Jayme is survived by...
Devin Rory Booth
Jul 11, 2025
With profound sadness, I announce the passing of my dear brother, Devin Rory Booth, 40, on July 11, 2025 in Frostburg, MD. Born on April 11, 1985, Devin's friends and family knew of his lust for life and his warm heart for the people close to him. He had a true love for music, movies, and spending quality time with...
Georgia Lou Garlitz
Jul 9, 2025
Georgia Lou ( Mick) Garlitz was born in Wellsville Ohio on February 1, 1948. She was the daughter of Ernest Carl Mick and Georgia Mabel (Russell) Mick. Georgia was youngest and the only the girl being surrounded by brothers Ernest Mick Jr, Carl , Paul , Lester and Timothy Mick.
Georgia married Donald Lee Garlitz on June 17,1997 at the First...
Aspen Drue Bradley
Jul 7, 2025
Aspen Drue Bradley was born on July 7, 2025, to loving parents Cody Bradley and Corin Brinker.
Though her time on Earth was heartbreakingly brief, every moment with Aspen was a precious gift. From her soft head of hair to her long little toes, she was perfect in every way. Aspen filled the hearts of those around her.Now held in the...
Peggy Joan Whitaker
Jul 7, 2025
Peggy Joan Whitaker, 83, of LaVale, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at her residence.
Born May 4, 1942, to the late Alice J. and George W. Bucklew, Sr. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, George E. Whitaker Sr., and daughter Tammy Blank-Menefee.
Peggy was a 1960 graduate of Beall High School. She was a seamstress and...
Mildred Durr
Jun 29, 2025
Mildred Virginia Durr, 100, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Allegany County Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born June 2, 1925 in Frostburg, she was preceded in death by her husband George Durr and her parents. William E. Crowe, and Mary M. Morgan. Two infant Daughters, Sandra Lee and Linda Faye. Her siblings, Orville Crowe,...
Cathy Winebrenner
Jun 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cathy Lynn Winebrenner, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left us peacefully on June 19, 2025, at the age of 62. Cathy lived in Falling Waters, WV, where she filled the lives of those around her with love and laughter.
Born on December 6, 1962 to the late Charles...
Jeanne Therese St. Marie
Jun 13, 2025
Jeanne Therese St. Marie, 89, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Born August 5th, 1935, in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lionel Beaudoin and the late Florida (Jusseaume) Beaudoin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband of 53 years, Louis P. St. Marie Jr.; sons,...
Shirley Watkins
Jun 12, 2025
Shirley L. Watkins (Kear) of Frostburg passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Sterling Health Care.
Born on April 8, 1930 in Frostburg, MD. She was the daughter of the late William A. and Margaret (Thomas) Kear
Shirley graduated with the class of 48 and worked at the Acme Market, Drug Fair and Super Fresh.
She was preceded in death by her...
Larry Snyder
Jun 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Thomas "Bucky" Snyder - a devoted husband, beloved father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a pillar of the Mt. Savage community.
Born on July 30, 1953, to Allan and Ida Mae Snyder, Larry lived a life rooted in family, faith, and service. On June 11, 2025, he passed away peacefully at home,...
Danny C. Williams
Jun 6, 2025
Danny Clark Williams, 76, of Mt. Savage, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, surround by family.
Born March 6, 1949, in Homestead, FL, to the late Anna Marie (Reagan) Hotchkiss and Harry Williams. He is preceded in death by his parentsas well as his granddaughter, Kylee Frankenberry.
Danny served 55 years at Mt. Savage Volunteer Fire Department in many office positions, Firefighter...
Dana Robertson
Jun 4, 2025
Dana " Robbie" Lee Robertson, 79, of Frostburg passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at UPMC.
Born on June 1, 1946 to the late Dorothy Virginia Gray and Leonard Arthur Robertson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved wife Benilda "Benny" (Fabbri) Robertson of 45 years who passed on April 12, 2025.Dana was...
Sherry Miller
Jun 2, 2025
Sherry Etta (Gordon) Miller, 75, of Frostburg passed away at her home on June 2, 2025.
Born on August 22, 1949 to the late Earl and Betty (McBee) Gordon. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Larry W. Miller; brother, John Gordon.
Sherry worked at Jackson Hewitt and was a member of the Vale Summit Methodist Church....
Keith Hovatter
May 27, 2025
Keith Gordon Hovatter Sr., 65, of Mount Savage, passed away on May 27, 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on November, 8, 1959, to the late Robert and JoAnn (Adams) Hovatter.
Keith was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1977 to 79. He was also a member of the Barrelville Outdoor Club and worked for Heritage Coal as a...
Matthew DeCarlo
May 26, 2025
Matthew Daniel DeCarlo January 30, 1973 - May 26, 2025
Matthew Daniel DeCarlo was born in Nashua NH to James Francis DeCarlo, Jr., and Mary Patricia Kelleher. His godparents were Lois DeCarlo and Dan Kelleher. Matt was raised in Eckhart Mines and called Allegany County his home. Matt enjoyed being amongst friends. With a few words spoken in just the right...
