Obituaries
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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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...
                                

