Obituaries

Dec 18, 2020

Darlene Juanita Shelton, of Frostburg MD was born on September 5, 1935 to the late George Waites and Georgia Juanita Harper.  Her loving mother and father nurtured her deep and abiding faith in God.  Accepting Jesus Christ in her life at an early age fueled her lifelong love of serving the Lord.

Darlene worked several jobs throughout...

Dec 18, 2020

Steven Paul Wilkinson, 75, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Georgetown ICU.

Born on December 3, 1945 in Iowa to the late Hollis Wilkinson and Kathyrn Thompson.

Steven served in the Vietnam War during his time in the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy in 1968, he earned his PHD at...

Dec 16, 2020

Bobby James Ziler, 55, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland resulting from cardiac arrest due to Covid 19.

Born on June 11, 1965, in Frostburg, he was the son of Mary (Russell) Ziler and the late Irvin “Buck” Ziler.

In addition to his father, was preceded in death by his...

Dec 8, 2020

Sally Ann Metz ,81, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Sterling Care Nursing Home.

Born on October 13, 1939 to the late John B. and Eleanor Twigg Miller.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, John O. Metz (March 2020), daughter, Doris Johnson and son, Johnny...

Dec 7, 2020

Doris Irene Lyons-Lancaster, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Born on March 28, 1927, in Garrett, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Naomi Gale (Smith) Swarner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph S. “Red” Lyons and her second husband...

Dec 5, 2020

Irene “Jackie” McVeigh, 78, of Frostburg, Md, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born in Frostburg on June 26, 1942, to Charles Wilson and Evelyn (Loar) Wilson, Jackie graduated from Beall High School in 1960.  She was first married to George “Deacon” Wilson of Frostburg, and was later married to Olin McVeigh...

Dec 4, 2020

Lowell "T roy" Wilburn, 80, passed away on December 4, 2020 at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown.

Born on May 30, 1940 to the late Perry and Dorothy (Bittinger) Wilburn.

Troy was a graduate of Bishop Walsh High School. He entered into the U.S. Navy in 1957 where he served 7 consecutive year with...

Dec 3, 2020

Francis Ronald Valenzano, 66, of Salisbury, Maryland and formerly of Eckhart Mines, died on December 3, 2020 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore after a brief illness.

Born on December 12, 1953 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Arthur and Amelia (Emily) Taccino Valenzano. He was preceded in death by his brother...

Dec 3, 2020

James Eldridge DeHaven Sr., 78, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Born on December 3, 1942 in Corriganville to the late George Chester DeHaven Sr. and Margaret (Thomas) DeHaven. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Shelley Ann DeHaven.

James worked as a Truck driver for 48 years....

Nov 30, 2020

Cleveland Walter Smith Jr., 40, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 so suddenly to natural causes.

Cleveland was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan but when he met the love of his life he moved to and resided in Frostburg, Maryland. Cleveland was born on December 18, 1979. He attended Osbourn High School. He was the...

Nov 29, 2020

Marian Elsie Ritchie, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Sterling Care Frostburg Village.

Born on July 4, 1931, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Elsie (Perdue) Yates.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Ralph G. Ritchie; granddaughter,...

Nov 23, 2020

Andrew Timothy “Tim” Rowan, 68, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born on May 6, 1952, in Silver Spring, he was the son of the late Joseph Albert Rowan, Jr. and Colleen (Nolan) Rowan.

Tim was a proud graduate of the Valley...

Nov 21, 2020

Lorraine Ann Richards, 90, of Frostburg passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Sterling Care Frostburg Village Assisted Living.

Born May 22, 1930 to the late William and Mary Ann (Hitchens) Adams. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Richards, Jr.

Lorraine was a retired Housekeeper...

Nov 21, 2020

Anna Lillian Merrbach, 89, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Mountain City Center for Rehab.

Born on March 10, 1931 she was the daughter of the late John and Lydia (Sigler) Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Merrbach;...

Nov 20, 2020

Anna May Gracie, 92, of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Sterling Care Frostburg Village.

She was born on May 2, 1928 in Meyersdale, PA to the late Earl and Rosella (Ash) Baker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husbands, Fred Thomas, Willis Beckman, and...

Nov 20, 2020

James Alfred Carey, 91, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born on January 11, 1929, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late John Lawrence and Rose Ann (Smith) Carey.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife...

Nov 20, 2020

Joyce Lee (Pfaff) Fisher, 90, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Mountain City Nursing Home.

Born January 3, 1930 she was a lifelong resident of Frostburg, growing up in the Sand Spring’s area.  She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Emma (Caton) Pfaff.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in...

Nov 18, 2020

Carl Fredrick Schurg, 94, of Vale Summit passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Sterling Care of Frostburg Village after a brief illness.

Born October 14, 1926 in Zilhman he was the Son of the late George and Martha (Donas) Schurg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley...

Nov 17, 2020

Eva Belle (Rice) Morgan, 92, peacefully passed away on November 17, 2020, at her home.

Born on October 7, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Freda (Hott) Rice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thomas Morgan; sister, Milly Lou Lynn; brothers, James Rice and Clarence Rice.

Eva...

Nov 17, 2020

Edward David Drew, 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born on January 18, 1939 in Midlothian, he was the son of the late Ernest and Zella (Negley) Drew.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Juanita Pearl (Neilson) Drew; sister, Alda Sevinsky; and brother, Wayne Drew.