Obituaries
James Stewart
Dec 19, 2022
James "Jim" Marshall Stewart, 67, passed away on December 19, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 31, 1955, he was the son of late Betty (Porter) and Delbert Stewart.
Jim was a member of Cresaptown United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with all of his family and on the farm. He was an avid...
Mary Husselbaugh
Dec 16, 2022
God gained another angel on December 16, 2022, Mary Mildred Husselbaugh, 96, of Avilton, surrounded by her family, made a peaceful journey into heaven. She was the wife of James Franklin Green who died on September 29, 1965 and Frederick Husselbaugh, who died on April 7, 1997. Mildred, as most people knew her, was born on January 13, 1926 in...

Martha Brant
Dec 9, 2022
Martha Brant, 90, passed away on December 9, 2022. Services will be held on Wednesday December 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Durst Funeral Home in Frostburg, MD. Visitation will start at 10:00 AM.
Byyan S. Boddie
Dec 1, 2022
Mr. Byyan S. Boddie passed away on December 1, 2022. Mr. Boddie is the son of Joyce E. Harper. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Jo Suddueth of Raleigh, N.C; aunts, Ruth Barger and Edith Hopkins. The family wishes to thank the Council for Exceptional Children and Adults for the wonderful years of care given to Byyan. Per...
Wilda Plummer
Nov 30, 2022
Wilda Margaret Plummer, 89, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully at Mountain City Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
She was born May 14, 1933, in Frostburg, to the late Francis "Red" and Alma M. (Deibler) Cunningham. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband of 66 years, Allen Berl Plummer; and her...
Bob "Chief" Scott
Nov 22, 2022
Bob “Chief” Scott, 77, of Vale Summit, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland.
Born on January 3, 1945 to the late Eleanor (Loar) Scott and Percy Scott. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Harold Scott, Christina Scott, Ralph Scott, and Barbara Drew. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family.
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Russel Cletus Warne
Nov 21, 2022
Russel Cletus Warne, 97, of Pocahontas, PA passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022.
He was born on June 18, 1925 to the late Florence (McKenzie) and Stanley Warne. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Everett Warne, Helen Chaney and Darlene Poorbaugh.
Russel was a 1947 graduate of Beall High...
Tami L. Bond Grimes
Nov 21, 2022
Tamara “Tami” Bond Grimes, 63, Frostburg, went to her eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 21, at UPMC Western Maryland, surrounded by her loving family.
Born July 18, 1959 in Frostburg, Tami was the daughter of the late Arthur T. Bond and Patricia (Klosterman) Bond. She was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Robert “Bobby” Grimes...
Mark Dunn
Nov 20, 2022
Mark Joseph Dunn, 62, passed away on November 20, 2022, unexpectedly at his residence. Born on June 9, 1960 in Frostburg, son of the late Wilda (Bolden) Dunn and Robert "Sonny" Dunn; he is preceded in death by his parents and his K-9 companions Sam and Cody.
Mark was a retired Plummer in the Maintenance Department at Western Correctional Institution....
Mary Baker
Nov 18, 2022
Mary Catherine Baker,79, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on January 3, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Lula Bittinger and Lloyd Bittinger. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Baker; brother, Wayne Hare and sister, Leona.
Mary was a homemaker and loved...
Sherrie L. Stairs
Nov 10, 2022
Sherrie L. (Johnson) Stairs, 62 years old, of Meyersdale, PA, sadly passed away on November 10, 2022, at home after her short battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 23, 1960, to Robert E. Johnson and Peggy L. (Porter) Martin.
She is preceded in death by her step mom, Carolyn (Powers) Johnson and her half-sister, Sissy...
George Rinard
Nov 9, 2022
Dr. George Braden "Brad" Rinard, 66, passed away on November 9, 2022 at his home in Frostburg. Brad was born on April 29, 1956 in Cumberland, Maryland, to George William "Bill" Rinard and Colleen Elizabeth (Rexrode) Rinard.
Brad earned four degrees in math and computer science, from University of Utah and West Virginia University, and attended dental school at...

Peggy R. Taylor
Nov 6, 2022
Peggy R. Taylor, 97, of Midlothian passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
Born on August 17, 1925, in Frostburg to William H. Atkinson and Viola (Merrill) Atkinson. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Stanley L. Taylor; brothers, Ray Walker, George Walker, William Atkinson and John Atkinson; sisters, Ruth...
Margaret E. Mulligan
Nov 2, 2022
Margaret E. “Betty” Mulligan, 94, passed away on November 2, 2022, at Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center.
Born on September 3, 1928, to the late Lillian V. (Michaels) and William L. Blank Sr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Carl V. (Brownie) Mulligan and siblings, infant...
Evelyn Marie Rush
Oct 29, 2022
Evelyn Marie (Minick) Rush, 86, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at UMPC Western Maryland.
Born on June 26, 1936, to the late Larena McKenzie and raised by her grandmother, Edna Minick. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Rush; and six of her siblings.
Evelyn was a devout Catholic and...
George W. Stevens
Oct 27, 2022
George W. Stevens, 84, passed away October 27, 2022 surrounded by his wife and family. Born April 15, 1938, in Zihlman, he was the son of the late Allen and Alice (Hittle) Stevens. George was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne and Kenny and his sisters, Stella Stevens, Carol Bennett and Simone Dahl.
George was a U.S....
Paul H Knieriem
Oct 23, 2022
Paul H. Knieriem, 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Mountain City Nursing Home.
Born on May 22, 1932, at Miners Hospital in Frostburg. He is the son of the late Henry H. Knieriem and Lillian (Zais) Knieriem. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Knieriem.
Surviving is his...
Sharon Ann Stakem
Oct 22, 2022
Sharon Ann (Hersick) Stakem, 71, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Born on February 11, 1951 in Frostburg, MD and was the daughter of the late Estella (Robertson) and John Hersick. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandson, Lucas Stakem and brother-in-law, Charles “Chas”...
Bradley J. Barnes
Oct 10, 2022
Bradley J. Barnes (Brad)
age 44, died at home on October 10, 2022. Born February 8th, 1978, he was the son of Roy W. Barnes of Midlothian, MD and Lorie (Loar) Bokschoten of Linden, VA.
Bradley was dearly loved by his wife, daughter, family and friends; he will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Survived...
Sandra Lee Booth
Oct 7, 2022
Sandra Lee Booth, 73, of Mount Savage, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at her home.
Born on September 18, 1949 in Finzel, to the late Dorothy A. (Raley) and Charles L. Arnold. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Jackie A. Booth Sr.; sister, Bonnie Arnold Twigg and brother, Ralph “Fred” Arnold.
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