Obituaries
James Steele, Sr.
Jun 1, 2022
James Eugene Steele, Sr. (Kakie) passed away from a brain hemorrhage on Tuesday, June 1, 2022.
Born on September 25, 1943 in Mount Savage, he was the son of the late Herman Francis and Della Margaret Steele.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his dear “Uncle Buck” Ellsworth Frankenberry; his brothers, Walter (Pete)...
Gene Drees
May 29, 2022
Gene Anthony Drees, 64, of Finzel, passed away after a courageous battle of cancer on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at UMPC Western Maryland.
Born on August 5, 1957, to the late W. Stanley and Nellie Elizabeth (Mull) Drees. In addition to his parents he is preceded by a brother, Gary W. Drees.
Gene formerly worked...
Harold Yutzy Sr,
May 28, 2022
Harold Yutzy Sr.,93, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at UMPC Western Maryland.
Born on, March 29, 1929, to the late Elmer and Emma (Baker) Yutzy. In addition to his parents he is preceded by grandsons, Robert “Bobby” Yutzy and Jeremy Lynn Yutzy; sisters, Mae Hoover and Rosella Lottia; brothers, Frank, Ervin, Lloyd, and...
Linda Mackay
May 17, 2022
Linda Gertrude Mackay, 80, of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Born on March 20, 1942, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Joan (Smouse) Shuey and granddaughter of the late John “Popeye” and Emma (Jenkins)...
Mary Peretti
May 14, 2022
Mary Antonietta Peretti, 93, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 surrounded by family.
Born December 13, 1928, at Miners Hospital in Frostburg, she was the daughter to the late Enrico and Antonietta (Ruffo) Peretti. Preceded in death by her brothers, Augustine Joseph, Joseph Enrico, and Francis Philip; sisters-in-law, Erma Jean, Mary, and Dee; grandnephew,...
Leannah Williams
May 11, 2022
Leannah Mae (Martens) Williams “Nonie”, 81, of Frostburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Peace Health at Lions Center.
Born on September 14, 1940 to the late Eleanor and Franklin Martens.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Dale Williams Sr. (10/14/2021) and brother-in-law,...
Donald Jackson
May 8, 2022
Donald W. “Donnie” Jackson, of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded at home by his loved ones.
Born June 13, 1942, in Frostburg, he was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond A. Jackson Jr. and Geraldine Jackson; his fraternal twin brother, Ronald Jackson; and a son, Donald “Duke” Washington...
William Brode, Jr.
May 7, 2022
William E. Brode Jr. peacefully passed away at home on May 7, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.
Born on October 15, 1960, he was the loving son of Mary Beulah (Finzel) and William E. Brode Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Bill was a...
Donna McMurdo
May 6, 2022
Donna Jean McMurdo, formerly of Frostburg and Mt. Airy, died Friday, May 6, 2022.
Born November 23, 1936.
She was the wife of Daniel J. McMurdo Sr. for 58 years; Beloved by her daughter, Tammie A. McMurdo-Cogswell and husband Neal; her son, Daniel J. McMurdo Jr. and wife Rose; her grandchildren, Julia E. Suthard and...
Evelyn Skidmore
May 5, 2022
Evelyn Marie Skidmore passed away at her home on Thursday, May 5, 2022
Born on March 21, 1935, to the late Charles E. and Frances (Sivic) Wright. In addition to her parent she is preceded by her husband, Richard V. “Ted” Skidmore; son, Gregory Cecil Skidmore; and brother, John E. Wright.
Mrs. Skidmore...
Mary Logsdon
May 2, 2022
In the wee hours of a rainy, foggy morning in May, the month of Mary, the Gates of Heaven opened with a roar of thunder welcoming our precious mother into the arms of God.
Mary Cecelia (Mullaney) Logsdon, 93, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Mountain City Nursing and Rehab Center, three months shy of...
Orpha Webber
Apr 22, 2022
Orpha Violet Webber, 90, of Frostburg, died at home on Friday, April 22, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born in Salineville, Ohio she was the daughter of John and Violet Hoey both of Salineville Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Al and sister -in- law, Barbara Jo (Joie) Scullion.
Orpha graduated from...
Cathy Crowe
Apr 20, 2022
Cathy J. Crowe, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.
Born on April 17, 1964 to Catherine (Atkinson) and Richard “Dick” Connor.
She is preceded in death by her father, Richard “Dick” Connor.
Cathy retired from Frostburg Pharma Care as a pharmacy tech and was a...
JoAnne Wilt
Apr 20, 2022
JoAnne Linda Wilt , 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on February 23, 1959, to the late Joan G. (Whitenmore) and Garnet V. Wheeler Sr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her granddaughter, Shandy Kessner.
JoAnne worked in the disability field for...
Hazel McKenzie
Apr 18, 2022
TOGETHER AGAIN
Hazel M. McKenzie, 83, of Finzel passed away on April 18, 2022, at Sterling Care Nursing Center.
Born on February 3, 1939, to the late Grace B. and Royal Desales McKenzie.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Flooze” McKenzie; son, Kerry E. McKenzie;...
John Thomas McKenzie
Apr 14, 2022
John Thomas McKenzie, 81, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Thursday April 14, 2022 at Adventist Health Care White Oak Medical Center. Born September 24, 1940 in Finzel, Maryland. John was the son of the late Thomas Franklin and Helen Lucinda (Caton) McKenzie. He was also preceded in death by his spouse, Linda June (Blair) McKenzie and brother,...
James Kelly
Apr 5, 2022
James W. Kelly, Frostburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
James was born in Clarksburg, WV in 1945 to the late James Frederick Kelly and Sara Irene (Ellenberger) Kelly. In addition to his parents he is preceded by his sister, Mary Alice Kelly. He is the last surviving member...
James Purbaugh
Mar 30, 2022
James Dale Purbaugh JR. (also known as Jim or Jimmy) passed away on March 30, 2022.
Born on January 28, 1967, he is the son of the late Beverly (McKenzie) and James D. Purbaugh Sr.
Jim was a graduate of Beall High School and the Career Center class of 85. He learned trade work and...
James "Jamie" Cutter
Mar 29, 2022
James “Jamie” Brian Cutter, 51, passed away on March 29, 2022 at his home.
He was Born on August 3rd, 1970.
Jamie graduated from Beall Highschool in 1988. He was a member of the 1987 Beall High State Champion wrestling team. In 1987 he finished 2nd in the state and in 1988 he finished 4th...
Thomas Bridges
Mar 19, 2022
Thomas Dale Bridges, 67, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer.
Born on November 9, 1954, in Barrelville, MD. He was the son of the late Cecil William Bridges and Verna (Collins) Bridges. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...
