Obituaries

Oct 31, 2021

Mary Frances “Francie” (Best) Adams, 90, of Mount Savage, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Born August 4, 1931, in Mount Savage to the late Florence Y. and William L. Best.

In addition to her parents Francie is preceded by her husband, Thomas G. Adams Jr. and a brother, William F. Best. She is the...

Oct 27, 2021

Anna “Juanita” Mears, 83, of Frostburg, passed away on October 27, 2021 at her home.

Born on February 19, 1938, to the late Carl Lester and Mary Joseph (Fair) Hausrath. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Carl Hausrath and sister, Freda Johns.

Juanita was a homemaker and enjoyed spending her free time...

Oct 18, 2021

William James Monahan, 79, of Frostburg died at his home on, October 18, 2021, surrounded by his family after a well fought battle with cancer.

Born on, January 21, 1942, to the late Raymond and Pearl Monahan.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded by sister and brother-in-law, Ronnie and Ellanor Damewood.

Surviving are...

Oct 14, 2021

James Dale Williams Sr ., 83, of Frostburg, also known as “Jimmy Dale”, JD, Dad and Pappy passed away at his home on Thursday, October, 14, 2021. He fought a long and courageous battle against Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on December 22, 1937 to the late Elizabeth “Bebe” (Hunter) and George Wellington Williams.

James...

Oct 9, 2021

Emily Marie Brehm, 22, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Born on November 14, 1998, to Jennifer Marie Tasker and James A. Brehm.

She is preceded in death by her stepsister, Courtney Marie Tasker; great aunt, Linda Peters; grandfathers, Zane Baker and Michael Peters

Emily was the best mom, friend and person...

Oct 7, 2021

Virgina L. Redman, 63, of Lonaconing passed away on October 7, 2021 at her home.

Born on April 28, 1958 in Cumberland to the late Willard and Charlotte (Reel) Hott. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Hott.

Surviving are daughter, Teresa Brant and husband Bill of Beall School Rd.; son, Charles...

Sep 27, 2021

Michael Louis Preston, 56, of Klondike passed away at his home on Monday, September, 27, 2021.

He was born on January 2, 1965 to the late William Preston and Mary “Sis” Preston.

In addition to his parent he is preceded by his wife, Mary Beth Preston.

Mike was a graduate of Beall High...

Aug 27, 2021

Dr. Siddappa Nagabhushan, age 77, of Frostburg, MD, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on the Youghiogheny Lake, Friday, August, 27, 2021. He was enjoying life to the fullest on his boat and doing what he loved.

Dr. Nagabhushan was born and raised in a small town outside of Bengaluru, India.  He is the second eldest...

Aug 25, 2021

Wanda Lee Binnix, of Frostburg, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Anna (Williams) Skidmore; great-grandmother Nellie Skidmore who also helped raise her; sister, Leona Ann Skidmore Collawn; five brothers, Harold "Sal" Skidmore, Clifton Skidmore, Frank Skidmore, Jack Skidmore,  and Thomas Skidmore

Wanda...

Aug 20, 2021

Bradley Shawn Winner, 36, passed away on August 20, 2021, unexpectedly at his new home in South Carolina.

Born on August 1, 1985, to Jerry Lee Winner and Cindy Merbaugh-Winner.

He is preceded in death by his father Jerry Lee Winner, maternal grandparents, Chuck and Joan Merbaugh, and paternal grandfather, Harry Winner.

Bradley...

Aug 18, 2021

Robert Lee Dugan Sr. passed away August 18 at the age of 89 with his family by side. The last few years were full of decline and health setbacks, but Bob faced them with the same stubborn and headstrong way he tackled all of life's trials, with his family and steadfast perseverance up until his last breath.

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Aug 14, 2021

Lori A. (Robertson) Brodbeck, 54, from Frostburg (Shaft) passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, following a three-week battle with complications from COVID. She is the daughter of Colleen (Tharp) Robertson Evans and the late John Melvin (Little Hun) Robertson.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter E. Tharp, and Wilma (Lancaster) Tharp, Melvin (Hun)...

Aug 10, 2021

James “Jim” Paul McFarland, 77, passed away on August 10, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

Born on February 22, 1944, to the late Edgar and Jewelle (Dennison) McFarland.

Jim was the second-generation owner and operator of McFarland Candies where he continued to help his daughter and third generation owner, Cindy, to this day. Jim...

Aug 1, 2021

Melinda Kay Gordon, 52, of Mount Savage, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 1, 2021.

Born on July 23, 1969 to Terry Richard and Sandra Kay Schrock. She is preceded in death by her father and infant son, Michael Dennison.

Melinda graduated from Beall High School and worked at Frostburg State University...

Jul 16, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Zumpano, 86, peacefully passed away at his home and went to be with the lord on July 16, 2021.

Predeceased by his parents Anthony and Viola Zumpano; brothers, Vincent and Joe Zumpano and nephew, Aaron Zumpano.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley V. Zumpano; daughter, Michelle Zumpano of Frostburg,...

Jul 14, 2021

Betty Grace (Werner) McKenzie, was taken to her heavenly home on, July 13, 2021 at the age of 96.

She was born on September 21, 1924, to the late John and Rose Finzel Werner, and lived her days out in her home in Finzel.

Betty was finally reunited with her husband, Austin Joseph “Tip” McKenzie...

Jul 12, 2021

Helen Marie Conway, 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Born June 17, 1926, in Mount Savage, she was the daughter of John J. and Marietta Pearl (Crowe) King.

She is last surviving member of her King family from Mount Savage who consisted of the following eight brothers, ...

Jul 12, 2021

Ralph Edward Lancaster, 69, of Frostburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born on March 23, 1952, in Zihlman, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Mary M. (Downton) Lancaster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Gomer, sister, Dolly Sellers and...

Jul 12, 2021

Ruth Ann Edward Taylor-Pfeiffer went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday May 31, 2021 at home.

She was born on May 19, 1941 to the late Ester (Catherman) and Robert Edwards.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Gary J. Taylor, and...

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,...