Obituaries

Debra Stafford

Apr 9, 2024

Debra Ann Stafford, 72, of Mt. Savage, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at UPMC.

Born March 20, 1952 to late Reford Charles and Pauline Harriett (Long) McKenzie. She is preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Debra was a graduate of Mount Savage. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Auxiliary...

William Evans Jr.

Apr 8, 2024

William (Bill) Evans, Jr., 77, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.  

 

Born October 4, 1946, to Marguerite (Whetstone) and William Evans, Sr., he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Lee Evans.

 

William was a graduate of Beall High School, after which he worked at the Kelly and...

Richard Burkhart

Apr 7, 2024

Richard "Dick" Carl Burkhart, age 88, of Mt. Savage, Maryland, passed away at home on April 7, 2024.

Born in Mt. Savage on September 5th 1935, Dick was the son of the late Ida (Shoemake) Burkhart Finzel and Carl E. Burkhart. In addition to his parents Dick is preceded in death by his brother, Leon Burkhart, and his first and second...

Donald Arnold

Mar 28, 2024

Donald E. Arnold, 62, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at UMPC.

Born July 4, 1961 to Carolyn Lorraine (McKenzie) and Glenn E. Arnold. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Arnold.

Don was a 1979 graduate of Beall High School and VoTech where he majored in auto body and achieved...

Michele A. Faidley

Mar 25, 2024

Michele Annette Faidley, 56, of Mount Savage, passed away unexpectedly from an illness on Monday, March 25, 2024.Michele was born January 10, 1968 to Donna J. (Crowe) and Elwood B.F. Lashley She is preceded in death by her father, Elwood Sr.; and grandchild, Avarie Jean Faidley.Michele was a CNA and GNA; she loved to dance, play shuffleboard, follow Dwayne's Band...

Eileen Jenkins

Mar 20, 2024

Eileen Jenkins, age 85, passed away Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, in her home surrounded by husband, Fred Jenkins; daughter, Kelli; granddaughter, Chelsea; son, Josh; grandson, Colten, and niece, Laurie. 

Eileen graduated from Beall High School in 1956 and was the May Queen of her graduating class.

Eileen is famous for her infinite love, symbolizing her commitment, devotion, and everlasting love for her...

P. Valerie Vrieze

Mar 20, 2024

P. Valerie Vrieze, of Frostburg, MD died on, March 20, 2024 at home. She was born in Princeton, NJ, the daughter of late Captain Elmer B. Greey Sr., USN, and Mary (Acuff) Greey. Her husband, Dr. Jack W. Vrieze, preceded her in death in 2000.Mrs. Vrieze was a retired teacher from Mineral Co., WV. She graduated from Barnard College, New...

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...

William James Tucker

Mar 14, 2024

William James Tucker (Bill)March 15, 1956 - March 14, 2024Bill Tucker, 67, passed away on March 14th at the Peace Healthcare Nursing Home in Frostburg, MD after an extended illness. Born on March 15, 1956, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy Tucker. He is survived by his sisters, Kathleen Cummings, Barbara Malavet and Jeanne Kallis, eight...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...