Obituaries

May 16, 2021

Benjamin Blaine Preston Sr., 75, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his residence.

Born on June 9, 1945 to the late Charles Meshach and Mary Susan (Quinn) Preston.

He is preceded in death by his infant child, Johnny Preston, daughter-in-law, Crystal A. Preston, two brothers, Charles and James Preston and two sisters, Mary Montriano-Hice...

Apr 24, 2021

Carolyn Ann (Felker) Britton, 75, passed way Saturday, April 24, 2021, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness.

Born September 13, 1945 in Frostburg MD to the late Genevieve (Perdew) Felker and James Felker.

Carolyn was a graduate of DuVal High School in Lanham, MD.  She retired from RJO Enterprises.  After retirement, Carolyn enjoyed...

Apr 11, 2021

John Layman , 72, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

Born on October 21, 1948, he was the son of the late Raymond Lewis Layman and Thelma (Lyons) Layman.

Surviving are sons Christopher Layman, Andrew Layman, sister Barbara Layman Stine and nephew Mark Stine and his wife, Joann, as well as many...

Apr 5, 2021

Roger Clifton Seifarth, 82, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Meyersdale Healthcare and Rehab.

Born on March 21, 1939, in Morgantown, WV, to the late Charles and Ethel Seifarth.

In addition to his parents he is proceeded in death by his half-brother, Charles and grandson, Kevin Giles Jr.

Mr. Seifarth was...

Mar 25, 2021

Goldie M. (Trimble) Spiker of LaVale went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her residence.

Born on November 18, 1934 in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Susanna (Winebrenner) Trimble. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Allen Spiker; three sisters, Helen Preston, Carol...

Mar 24, 2021

Robert Franklin Lloyd, Sr., 85, passed away on March 24, 2021 at Mountain City Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing.

Born on April 26, 1935 in Frostburg to the late Adam and Eleanor (Rowe) Lloyd. He is also preceded in death by his wife Anna Ruth Lloyd.

Robert served in the United States Marine Corps as...

Mar 21, 2021

Emily M. (Hout) Arnone, 90, of Frostburg, passed away Sunday, March 21st at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser.

Born May 10, 1930 in Cumberland to Jacob and Ruth (Rexrode) Hout; she is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joseph L. Arnone Sr. in 2013; a son, Sammy Arnone; and her brother Charles Hout.

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Mar 19, 2021

Susan K. (McCullough) Cook

75, of Frostburg, MD, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Egle Nursing Home in Lonaconing, MD.

Susan was born on July 10, 1945, in Washington, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Price Reed and Blanch Irene (Dawson) McCullough...

Mar 17, 2021

Richard Allen Carr, 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Hillview Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Born on September 6, 1940 in Wheeling, WV to the late Jacob Carr and Emma Losh. He is also preceded in death by his son, Jacob Carr II.

Richard served in the U.S. Army and worked as a...

Mar 15, 2021

Carl Paul Sr., 81, passed away due to Covid on Monday, March 15, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

Born on October 2, 1939 to the late Irvin Paul and Grace V. Meese. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Faidley Paul; son, Ronald Lee Paul; granddaughter, Carol Ruth McKenzie; and grandson, Kyle Cody...

Mar 14, 2021

Paul Poole, 66, of Joppa, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 with his family around him in the ICU at Upper Chesapeake Hospital.

Paul Maynard Poole was born on July 4, 1954 in Baltimore. He served in the Navy on the USS Truckee during the Vietnam War. He was a Sleep Specialist for NovaSom Inc....

Mar 11, 2021

Norma Jean Clark, 86, of Frostburg, passed away on March 11, 2021 at her residence with her loved ones by her side.

Born on September 1, 1934 to the late Henry and Rose Cullen, raised by her late Grandmother, Martha Cullen. She is now together again with her husband of 58 years, Ralph J. Clark and she...

Mar 11, 2021

William R. Pratt Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Goodwill Mennonite Nursing Home.

Born on February 9, 1937 in Mt. Savage to the late Ursula E. Pratt. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn F. (Snyder) Pratt and sister, Verna M. Hott.

William was owner and operator of Bills...

Mar 8, 2021

David (Dave) Wayne Brashear, age 71, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Sterling Care Nursing Home in Frostburg, MD.

Born on February 26, 1950 in Frostburg, MD, he is preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Leonard Brashear, and Adeline Patti (Miller) Brashear; father-in-law, John M. Hollern II and mother-in-law, Carol C. (Miller) Hollern.

Mar 4, 2021

Anna Lee Preston also known as Rip, 72, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2021 at her residents.

Born in Lonaconing on May 5, 1948 to the late Anna Spiker and Earl Ritchie.

She is preceded in death by her infant child, Johnny Preston; brother, John Ritchie and daughter-in-law, Crystal A. Preston.

Anna...

Mar 1, 2021

Homer Webster Hoover, 86, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital with complications from pneumonia.

Born November 5, 1934 in Accident, Maryland, he is preceded in death by his parents, Webster, and Lucinda (Hare) Hoover, and his sisters Melva Brobst and Gladys Sloan.

Homer was a graduate of Northern High School...

Feb 27, 2021

Wanda Robison, 76, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and special friends.

Born on May 25, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Clement Victor and Margaret (McKenzie) Jeffries. She is preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Nathaniel Wright; and her...

Feb 25, 2021

Alana “Kay” Gaynor, 73, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital.

Born on August 2, 1947 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Patrick W. and Catherine (Welsh) Purbaugh.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Dean Gaynor; brother, Patrick Purbaugh Jr....

Feb 24, 2021

Sharon Ann Femi, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at WMHS Hospital.

Born on February 19, 1948 to the late Zella Negley and Ernest Drew.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Aleda Sevinsky, brothers; Wayne Drew and Edward “Dave” Drew; and a special friend, Patsy Beechie....

Feb 20, 2021

Robert Kenneth Jenkins, 89, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born on April 29, 1931, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice (DeVault) Jenkins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Emmagene Jenkins; and...