Obituaries
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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Marie Caroline Dunn
Oct 4, 2022
Marie Caroline (Hadley) Dunn, 91, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.
Born on February 27, 1931, to the late Mary D. (Albright) and Harry Hadley. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James N. Dunn.
Marie graduated from Beall High...
Mary Eileen (Leenie) Baker McKenzie
Sep 29, 2022
Mary Eileen (Leenie) Baker McKenzie, of Frostburg passed away at home on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
Born on October 14, 1961 in Frostburg.
Mary is proceeded in death by her parents, William (Bill) Sr. and Leona (Sissy) Baker, and her husband John (Pops) McKenzie.
Mrs. McKenzie was a homemaker, a loving mother and friend. Mary...
Robert Walter Laber
Sep 28, 2022
Robert Walter Laber, 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village.
He was a hard-working man who worked for the State Highway Administration for 35+ years and enjoyed the outdoors and reading.
Robert leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 34 years, Judy Laber.
He will...
Joe L Lavin
Sep 7, 2022
Joe L. Lavin, 79, of National Pike, Frostburg, MD went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at UPMC.
Born July 18, 1943 in Finzel. He is preceded in death by his grandmother who raised him, Eliza L. Rosenberger; father, Dick Lavin and his mother, Iva Rosenberger Via.
Joe was in charge of Frostburg Memorial...
Sylvia Favila
Sep 6, 2022
Sylvia Favila passed on September 6, 2022, at the University of Maryland Baltimore-Washington Medical Center. She lived a rich and full life, and died peacefully with her daughters by her side. She was 87.
Sylvia was born in Frostburg, Maryland, the eldest child of Clifton Shirey and Mary Shirey Keiling. She earned a degree from Beall High School,...
Richard E. Lashley
Sep 4, 2022
Richard E. Lashley, 70, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.
Born on May 23, 1952, to the late Robert J. and Elva J. (Baker) Lashley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Robert Dale Lashley.
Richard was U.S. Army Veteran volunteer during Vietnam. He...
Leona Agnes Baker
Aug 30, 2022
Leona Agnes Baker, 86, of Frostburg, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 8, 1936 in Frostburg to the late Marion J. Minnick and Mildred Ilene (Jefferies) Minnick. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Robert, James, Joseph, and Raymond Minnick.
Miss Baker was...
Mary JoAnn Arnold
Aug 29, 2022
Mary JoAnn Arnold, 87, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Mountain City Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born on May 26, 1935, to the late Alice (DeVault) and Albert Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Chester “Zack” Arnold and siblings, Harriet Payne, Virginia Warn and Robert Jenkins....
Deborah Ann Miller
Aug 27, 2022
Deborah Ann (Duckworth) Miller, 68, passed away on August 27, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.
Born on August 7, 1954 to the late Mary (Edwards) and Charles Duckworth. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Miller.
Deborah had a passion for gardening and tending to her flowers.
Surviving are two daughters,...
Doris Dianne Rosenberger
Aug 25, 2022
Doris Dianne Rosenberger, 70, went home to Heaven to be with God after a valiant battle against an autoimmune disease.
She was born on July 26, 1952, in Frostburg, MD, to the late Edith “Dee Dee” (Haupt) and Carl Baker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by a brother, Dale Baker.
Surviving are her...
Emory Dayne Lancaster
Aug 25, 2022
Emory Dayne Lancaster age 93 of Frostburg MD passed away on August 25, 2022.
Born July 8, 1929 in Paw Paw, WV, he was the son of the late Russell Andrew and Martha Cornelia (Miller) Lancaster of Frostburg. He was preceded in death by a son, Russell Andrew Lancaster and a granddaughter Dayna Renee Lancaster.
Mr. Lancaster was...
Shirley Ann Ruby
Aug 22, 2022
Shirley Ann Ruby, 83, of Carlos, died on August 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born January 17, 1939, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Albright and Leona Mae Fazenbaker. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall l. Ruby.
Shirley was retired from the family-owned business, Marshall...
Clifford Allen Walls
Aug 13, 2022
Clifford Allen Walls, 82, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Allegany Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Walls and Helen (Tomlinson) Walls, and also by a son, Mark Walls.
Clifford was a life-long resident of Frostburg, Maryland and retired from Frostburg State University Police Department. He served in the United States...
Robert Stanley Pressman
Aug 13, 2022
Robert Stanley Pressman, 71, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Goodwill Nursing Home.
Born on September 13, 1950, to the late Donald and Sarah Myers Pressman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his stepmother, Ruth Spangler Pressman; siblings, Donna Pressman and Donald Pressman Jr.
Bob is a U.S. Army Veteran of...
