Obituaries
Beverly Gardner
Jan 19, 2020
Beverly Jean (Wallingsford) Gardner, 71, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Bev was born on July 12, 1948 in Washington, DC. She was the daughter of the late Willard and Evelyn Wallingsford.
Bev worked in administration as a civilan employee for the federal government. She enjoyed fishing...
Jennie Scott
Jan 18, 2020
Jennie Lee Scott, 94, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Berkley Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV surrounded by her family.
She was born November 22, 1925 in Gilmore, MD to Thomas and Margaret (McFarland) Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James Scott, second husband, William Wattenschaidt; and daughter, Margaret “Peggy”...
Shirley Atkinson
Jan 18, 2020
Shirley J. Atkinson , 86, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Goodwill Mennonite Home.
Born January 4, 1934 in Borden Mines to Ralph Lewis and Ida Mae (Williams) Blank. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Lee Atkinson, and sisters, Donna Rosenberger and LeEsta Skidmore....
Patrick Shimko
Jan 13, 2020
Patrick B. Shimko, 74, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.
Born on December 23, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Hilda Shimko and was the grandson of William and Myrtle Rice who raised him.
In addition to his...
Kenneth Livingston
Jan 9, 2020
Kenneth J. Livingston , 64, of Frostburg, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Moran Manor, Westernport.
Born on August 10, 1955 in Midland, he was the son of the late Kenneth Neil and Geraldine “Gerry (McGowan) Livingston. In addition to his parents he is preceded by his twin brother Kerry N. Livingston.
...Delbert McKenzie
Jan 5, 2020
Delbert E. McKenzie, 74, of Frostburg, MD, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and close friends. His loss came too soon and unexpectedly, and he will be sadly missed by his family and all who know him.
Born April 26, 1945, he was the son...
David Knotts
Jan 4, 2020
David James Knotts, 30, passed away on January 4, 2020, from an accident while hunting.
Born on July 28, 1989, in Cumberland, he was the son of Gregory and Barbara (Bodes) Knotts.
Dave was independently employed as a freelance lighting designer. Theatrical lighting was his true passion, but he was just as happy building things,...
Shelley DeHaven
Dec 27, 2019
Shelley A. DeHaven, 53, of Corriganville, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.
Born April 7, 1966 in Cumberland, to James and Cherie (McKenzie) DeHaven Sr.
Shelley was a member of Mt. Savage United Methodist Church, and was an insurance agent with Knippenburg Insurance Agency. Shelley was a selfless, family oriented,...
Edward MacDonald
Dec 8, 2019
Edward W. MacDonald, 78, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore City.
Born on November 13, 1941, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Mary Ellen (Evans) MacDonald.
In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by sisters, Jean and Shirley....
Dennis Reed
Dec 8, 2019
Dennis Ray Reed, 69, from Frostburg, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord and the loved ones who preceded him on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Born on July 13,1950, in Berkeley Springs WV to Harriet Catherine Anglin and William Montgomery Reed.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother Louise H. Kifer;...
Jordan Wilson
Dec 6, 2019
Jordan Joseph Wilson, passed away before birth on December 6, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his parents, James “Jay” Jordan Wilson and Beth Ann Barnes; a brother, Gage; paternal grandparents, J.J. and Malo Wilson; maternal grandparents, Rebecca and Benny Barnes; uncles, Brandon Barnes, Jarred Wilson and girlfriend Madison Rhodes, and Justin Wilson....
Mary Lewis
Nov 29, 2019
Mary Ellen Lewis, 73, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on January 10, 1946, in Windber, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Irene (Barback) Soltes.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Glen Lewis; son,...
James Winfield
Nov 28, 2019
James L. Winfield, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019.
Born on May 31, 1934, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late William J. and Mabel L. (Yeider) Winfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Louise...
George Komatz, Jr.
Nov 21, 2019
George Thomas Komatz, Jr, 81, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born on April 20, 1938, in Eckhart, he was the son of the late George T. and Margaret (Airhart) Komatz.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by son, Jayme Komatz; brother Ronald F....
William Hetrick
Nov 20, 2019
William J. “Bill” Hetrick, 75, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019.
Born on February 25, 1944, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Bruce W. and Eva Hetrick.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Phyllis R. “Flip” Hetrick and Ellen Cutter.
Bill was a...
Shaun Evans
Nov 15, 2019
Shaun Michael Evans passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at the age of 34. Born in Eckhart, Shaun graduated from Beall High School and received a bachelor’s degree in science at Frostburg State University. He moved to Charleston, WV for a job in his field. While working there fulltime, his passion for nature and the environment led him to...
James Ward, Jr.
Nov 14, 2019
James E. “Pokey” Ward, Jr, 82, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center with his son at his side.
Born on January 24, 1937, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late James Edward and Leona (Pressman) Ward.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Jackson Minnick
Nov 13, 2019
Jackson Everett Buehner Minnick passed on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
Born on October 2, 2019, he was the son of Andrew Minnick and Katie Buehner of Frostburg.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Raymond Minnick, Robert and Frances Buehner and Earl and Barbara Schlegel.
Jackson was loved by all who met...
Dorothy McKenzie
Nov 12, 2019
Dorothy May McKenzie , of Beall School Road, Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at her residence.
Born on April 24, 1939, in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Smith) Matthews.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Raymond, David, Robert, Lewis and Kenny...
Idella Diggs
Nov 8, 2019
Idella May Diggs, 92, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Sterling Care Frostburg Village.
Born on April 14, 1927, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Gertrude (Jackson) Harper.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Vincent A. Diggs;...