Obituaries
Wanda Binnix
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...
Bradley Winner
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...
Robert Dugan Sr.
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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Lori Brodbeck
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)...
James "Jim" McFarland
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...
Melinda Gordon
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...
Gerald Zumpano
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,...
Betty McKenzie
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...
Helen Conway
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, ...
Ralph Lancaster
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...
Ruth Taylor-Pfeiffer
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...
John Parker
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,...
Gregory Taylor
Jul 5, 2021
Gregory Taylor, 73, passed away on July 5, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.
Born on December 6, 1947, to the late Elmer and Margaret (Fraser) Taylor. He is also preceded in death by his son, Shane Taylor; two brothers, Gary and Ronald Taylor; In-laws, Andrew and Annabelle Neilson.
Gregory graduated from Beall High School...
Theresa Bertolina
Jul 1, 2021
Theresa G. (Russell) Bertolina, 80, originally from Mount Savage, MD, passed away on July 1, 2021 at her residence in Pittsburgh, PA.
Vernon Lowery
Jun 28, 2021
Vernon Allen Lowery passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021.
Vernon was born on June 24, 1936 in Ellerslie, MD. He was the eldest son of the late Dorothy (Hosselrode) and Roy “Bill” Lowery. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Jack W “Spider” Lowery; niece, Whitney Layes Morrow; brother-in-law, John E. Walsh and a...
Robert "Bobby" Caton
Jun 27, 2021
Robert “Bobby” Charles Caton passed away at his home on Sunday, June 27, 2021 with his wife by his side.
Born on December 7, 1957 to the late Charles Edward Caton and Helen Delores (McKenzie) Caton Baker.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Penny (Drees) Caton and special “pretty kitty” Roscoe....
Margaret Langan
Jun 22, 2021
Margaret Marshall Langan of Frostburg passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born to Edwin and Anna (Howard) Marshall on November 5, 1925. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ryan Langan in 2003 and by her daughter-in-law, Debra Langan in 2017....
Allen Plummer
Jun 21, 2021
Allen Berl “Berl” Plummer, 90, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully at Mountain City Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on Monday, June 21, 2021.
He was born March 28, 1931, at home in Wright’s Crossing, Frostburg, to the late Herbert Plummer and Eliza Anna (Cosgrove) Plummer.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Regina Raley
Jun 21, 2021
Regina Elizabeth Raley, 85, of Finzel, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, in her home. Born in Cumberland, on February 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lippold and “Mickey” Lippold.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband Gordon J. Raley (1990) brothers; Homer Lippold and Richard Lippold;...
Donald Davis
Jun 19, 2021
Donald Ellsworth “Pete” Davis, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 19, 2021 surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 18, 1934 at the Davis Farm in Shaft, MD to the late Willie “Ryer” Davis and Eunice Mae (Dudley) Davis.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...
