Obituaries

Jul 8, 2021

John “Jack” Earl Parker, 81, passed away on July 8, 2021, at UMPC Western Maryland Hospital.

Born on June 27, 1940, to the late John F. and Margaret (Neilson) Parker.

Jack graduated from Beall High School in 1959. He then served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. After his time in the military,...

Jul 5, 2021

Gregory Taylor, 73, passed away on July 5, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

Born on December 6, 1947, to the late Elmer and Margaret (Fraser) Taylor. He is also preceded in death by his son, Shane Taylor; two brothers, Gary and Ronald Taylor; In-laws, Andrew and Annabelle Neilson.

Gregory graduated from Beall High School...

Jul 1, 2021

Theresa G. (Russell) Bertolina, 80, originally from Mount Savage, MD, passed away on July 1, 2021 at her residence in Pittsburgh, PA.

Jun 28, 2021

Vernon Allen Lowery passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021.

Vernon was born on June 24, 1936 in Ellerslie, MD. He was the eldest son of the late Dorothy (Hosselrode) and Roy “Bill” Lowery. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Jack W “Spider” Lowery; niece, Whitney Layes Morrow; brother-in-law, John E. Walsh and a...

Jun 27, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Charles Caton passed away at his home on Sunday, June 27, 2021 with his wife by his side.

Born on December 7, 1957 to the late Charles Edward Caton and Helen Delores (McKenzie) Caton Baker.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Penny (Drees) Caton and special “pretty kitty” Roscoe....

Jun 22, 2021

Margaret Marshall Langan of Frostburg passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born to Edwin and Anna (Howard) Marshall on November 5, 1925. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ryan Langan in 2003 and by her daughter-in-law, Debra Langan in 2017....

Jun 21, 2021

Allen Berl “Berl” Plummer, 90, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully at Mountain City Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on Monday, June 21, 2021.

He was born March 28, 1931, at home in Wright’s Crossing, Frostburg, to the late Herbert Plummer and Eliza Anna (Cosgrove) Plummer.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Jun 21, 2021

Regina Elizabeth Raley, 85, of Finzel, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, in her home.  Born in Cumberland, on February 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lippold and “Mickey” Lippold.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband Gordon J. Raley (1990) brothers; Homer Lippold and Richard Lippold;...

Jun 19, 2021

Donald Ellsworth “Pete” Davis, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 19, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 18, 1934 at the Davis Farm in Shaft, MD to the late Willie “Ryer” Davis and Eunice Mae (Dudley) Davis.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...

Jun 13, 2021

Dennis Ernest Warnick (50 years old), born 7/27/1970 lost his battle to cancer on 06/13/2021. Dennis was a true fighter and remained positive during his battle.

Dennis is proceeded in death by his mother Francis Marie Spiker, father William Warnick, sisters Deborah Jackson, and Carol Schurg.

He leaves behind a son Stevie Warnick(Frostburg, MD), siblings:...

Jun 11, 2021

Shirley Mae Robinette , 82 of Hagerstown, formerly of Frostburg passed away peacefully of natural causes.

Shirley was born Sept 4, 1938, in Frostburg. Shirley was the daughter of the late Milton R. Walters and Mary (Beeman)  Walters.  She is also preceded in death by her brother Milton (Sonny) Walters.

Jun 7, 2021

James A. “Bruzz” Patterson , age 81, of Westerville, OH passed on June 7, 2021.

Retired from Anheuser Busch. U.S. Army veteran. Member of Frostburg, MD VFW and Ameican Legion Post 4719, Gahanna, OH. Enjoyed bowling and golf.

Survived by his wife of 56 years, Cecilia; sons, Larry (Amy) Patterson of Rushville, OH...

May 31, 2021

Mary Patricia DeCarlo, 75, lost her courageous battle to Alzheimer’s disease and passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Egle Nursing Home.

Born on November 8, 1945. She was the daughter to the late James and Bridget Kelleher.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in in death by her husband James DeCarlo...

May 16, 2021

Benjamin Blaine Preston Sr., 75, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his residence.

Born on June 9, 1945 to the late Charles Meshach and Mary Susan (Quinn) Preston.

He is preceded in death by his infant child, Johnny Preston, daughter-in-law, Crystal A. Preston, two brothers, Charles and James Preston and two sisters, Mary Montriano-Hice...

Apr 24, 2021

Carolyn Ann (Felker) Britton, 75, passed way Saturday, April 24, 2021, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness.

Born September 13, 1945 in Frostburg MD to the late Genevieve (Perdew) Felker and James Felker.

Carolyn was a graduate of DuVal High School in Lanham, MD.  She retired from RJO Enterprises.  After retirement, Carolyn enjoyed...

Apr 11, 2021

John Layman , 72, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

Born on October 21, 1948, he was the son of the late Raymond Lewis Layman and Thelma (Lyons) Layman.

Surviving are sons Christopher Layman, Andrew Layman, sister Barbara Layman Stine and nephew Mark Stine and his wife, Joann, as well as many...

Apr 5, 2021

Roger Clifton Seifarth, 82, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehab.

Born on March 21, 1939, in Morgantown, WV, to the late Charles and Ethel Seifarth.

In addition to his parents he is proceeded in death by his half-brother, Charles and grandson, Kevin Giles Jr.

Mr. Seifarth was...

Mar 25, 2021

Goldie M. (Trimble) Spiker of LaVale went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her residence.

Born on November 18, 1934 in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Susanna (Winebrenner) Trimble. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Allen Spiker; three sisters, Helen Preston, Carol...

Mar 24, 2021

Robert Franklin Lloyd, Sr., 85, passed away on March 24, 2021 at Mountain City Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing.

Born on April 26, 1935 in Frostburg to the late Adam and Eleanor (Rowe) Lloyd. He is also preceded in death by his wife Anna Ruth Lloyd.

Robert served in the United States Marine Corps as...

Mar 21, 2021

Emily M. (Hout) Arnone, 90, of Frostburg, passed away Sunday, March 21st at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser.

Born May 10, 1930 in Cumberland to Jacob and Ruth (Rexrode) Hout; she is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joseph L. Arnone Sr. in 2013; a son, Sammy Arnone; and her brother Charles Hout.

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