Obituaries
Robert Muir
Jul 29, 2019
Robert “Bob” Marshall Muir
69, of Frostburg passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on Monday, July 29, 2019 due to Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS) at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 18, 1950 to the late John M. and Dorothy (Lehr) Muir. He is...
Elizabeth Mills
Jul 17, 2019
Elizabeth “Betty” Virginia Mills , 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Sterling Care Nursing Home in Frostburg.
Born on April 3, 1926, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Givigliano) Taccino.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband Joseph “Joe”...
Helena Robinette
Jul 16, 2019
Helena C. Robinette, 108, of Mt. Savage passed away on July 16, 2019 at Goodwill Retirement Community surrounded by her family.
Born on August 10, 1910, in Mt. Savage, she was the daughter of Daniel and Anna (Bennett) Bridges.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Louis H. Robinette;...
Paul Wiland
Jul 11, 2019
Paul Edward Wiland, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village.
Born on December 5, 1928, in New Germany, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lucy (Martin) Wiland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Vera...
Mabel Wilson
Jul 7, 2019
Mabel Pauline Stutler Wilson, 100, passed away July 5, 2019 at Goodwill Mennonite Home.
Born on December 23, 1918 in Bristol, WV to the late Simon Stephen Stutler and Cora Belle Childers Stutler.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ralph E. Wilson Jr.
After only 10 years...
Thomas Small
Jul 7, 2019
Thomas W. Small, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his residence, as a result of mesothelioma.
Born on February 17, 1941, in Peoria, IL, he was the son of the late John Howard and Martha Ruth (Smith) Small.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James and...
Kevin Giles
Jun 29, 2019
Kevin Leon Giles, 54, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Points, WV, due to injuries received in a motorcycle accident.
Born on April 12, 1965, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Donald Ellsworth and Hilda Mae (McKenzie) Giles.
In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by brother,...
Mary Kallmyer
Jun 26, 2019
Mary Theresa Kallmyer, 92, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on July 20, 1926, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late W. Jennings and Margaret (Byrnes) Shertzer.
In addition to her parents, Mary Theresa was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Charles...
Ruth Skidmore
Jun 24, 2019
Ruth E. Skidmore, 91, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village.
Born on May 12, 1928, in Borden Shaft, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah (Cathcart) Ritchie.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate of 65...
John Winn
Jun 23, 2019
John Francis Winn, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
Born on April 14, 1930, in Mt. Savage, he was the son of Agnes Walsh Winn and reared by Cora Walsh of Mt. Savage. His mother, grandmother and brother-in-law, Ronald Hess preceded him in death. In addition, he was...
Kenneth Bennett Sr.
Jun 11, 2019
Kenneth E. Bennett, Sr , “Dad” and “Pappy”, 75, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in his home surrounded by his family and friends.
Born on July 13, 1943, at home in Corriganville, MD, to Francis Jesse Bennett and Elizabeth Naomi (Neder) Bennett. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Barbara...
Alan "Mick" LaPorta
Jun 9, 2019
Alan Leo (Mick) LaPorta, 84 of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord and rejoined his parents as he passed away peacefully at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab on Sunday morning, June 9, 2019, due to long time complications of Parkinson’s Disease.
Born February 7, 1935, he was the son of the late Leo J. (Neddie) and...
Maureen Lennox
Jun 8, 2019
Ann “Maureen” Boyle Lennox, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village Nursing Home after a long illness with her son, Mark, by her side.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Edward Snyder Sr. He was the father of her three sons, Chuck, Mark...
Curtis Bonner
Jun 8, 2019
Curtis Keith Bonner, 63, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Born November 4, 1955 in Washington, D.C. to Darrel Eugene Bonner and Unanell (Calloway) Bonner.
He is preceded in death by his father; and brother, Matthew Lyn Bonner.
Keith was a chef at Oxford House for 14 years. He loved being a chef...
John Hafer, Jr.
Jun 5, 2019
State Senator John J. Hafer, Jr, who represented District 1, Allegany, Garrett Counties and part of Washington County for 16 years, passed away at his home at the age of 87 on June 5. Born on February 25, 1932, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late John J. Hafer, Sr. and Leah Durst Hafer. He was preceded...
Shirley Brant
May 30, 2019
Shirley Ann Brant, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on July 18, 1945, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Randolph “Randy” and Mable (McKenzie) Rush.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband and life partner of 43 years,...
Joan Darnell
May 22, 2019
Joan Darnell, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Sterling Care Frostburg Village.
Born on December 4, 1936, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Jesse C. and Florence Etta (Bittinger) Warnick.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Geraldine Sigler, Freda Thomas, Mayme Densmore, Leah...
Esther McGann
May 19, 2019
Esther Pearl McGann, 76, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home.
Born on December 8, 1942, in Meyersdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Viola Mae (White) Webb.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Jedd and sister Katie.
Esther...
James "Mike" Kenney
May 17, 2019
James “Mike” Michael Kenney
79, of Frostburg, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab.
Born October 5, 1939 in Frostburg to the late Leo A. and Edna (Loar) Kenney. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael David...
Judith O'Baker
May 14, 2019
Judith C. “Judi” O’Baker, 67, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on November 27, 1951, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph F. “Jake” and Eleanor (Schneider) Winebrenner.
In addition to her parents, Judi was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph “Pee Wee” Winebrenner,...