Obituaries
Carolyn Handa
Apr 22, 2019
Carolyn Cook Handa, 77, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Born on June 2, 1941, in Cumberland, to the late Albert C. and Mary A. (Baum) Cook.
Carolyn graduated Beall High School class of 1959, and received her diploma from her mother, the first lady to be appointed to the...
Phyllis Crowe
Apr 18, 2019
Phyllis Crowe, Hoffman Hollow Road, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at WMHS surrounded by her devoted daughters.
She was born September 24, 1937 to William Adrain Meek and Cecila (Hart) Meek. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Crowe.
Phyllis was a loving mother and is survived by her...
Patricia Atkinson
Apr 18, 2019
Our beloved Patsy passed on to the next life after a long struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Frostburg, Maryland in 1939 and graduated from Girl’s Central High School in Cumberland, Maryland.
She was predeceased by her parents, Mary Ann Woods Harris and Joseph Bernard Harris, along with her eldest son, John Timothy...
John Davis, Jr.
Apr 16, 2019
John Harold Davis, Jr, 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2019, at UPMC Somerset in Somerset,Pennsylvania.
Born on August 11, 1949 in Texas, he was the son of the late John H. Davis, Sr, and Betty (Pape) Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard “Doc” Davis....
John Gordon, Jr.
Apr 13, 2019
John F. Gordon Jr., 72, of Cumberland, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at home with his wife, Ruth by his side.
Born July 4, 1946 in Frostburg to the late John F. and Nancy Lee (Layman) Gordon. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Paul E....
John Keating Jr.
Apr 12, 2019
John William Keating Jr., 75, of Essex, died on 12 April 2019.
Born on July 21, 1943 and raised in Howard Park, son of the late John Sr. and Sara (Pope) Keating. On January 8, 1966, he married Mary (Migan) Keating, daughter of the late Albert and Rita (Hobbs) Migan.
In addition to his wife,...
Edward George
Apr 11, 2019
Edward Henderson George, 74, of Frostburg, passed on April 11, 2019.
Born June 20, 1944, in Pearisburg, Virginia, Ed was the only child of Charles Edward and Eleanor Henderson George. He was raised in Rawlings and attended school at the McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, before returning home and graduating from Allegany High School in 1962. He...
Amy Meek
Mar 28, 2019
Amy G. Meek, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on January 3, 1928, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Arthur S. and Amy L. (Brain) Meek. In addition to her parents, Amy was preceded in death by her sisters, Martha Meek in 2014 and Mary Loar....
Raymond Kroll
Mar 23, 2019
Raymond Earl Vernon Kroll, 62, of Cumberland, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on January 14, 1957, in Latrobe, PA, to the late Dr. Earl Vernon Kroll and Joan Carol (Barnard) Kroll.
Raymond was a member of Allegany United Methodist Church and the Redman Club. He was a cartoonist...
Richard Watson, Jr.
Mar 23, 2019
Richard Watson, Jr., 95, of Eckhart, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Sterling Care at Frostburg.
Born June 19, 1923 in Eckhart, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary Elizabeth (Porter) Watson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen Watson; sisters, Mae Hansel, Ruth...
Ralph Jackson
Mar 23, 2019
Ralph Michael Jackson, 63, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born July 19, 1955, in Cumberland, to Charles and Patience (Uhl) Jackson. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Patience “Patty” Virginia Reed and Gail Tressler.
Mike was a member of S.A.L. Farrady Post #24,...
Crystal Filer-Ogden
Mar 21, 2019
Crystal Ann Filer-Ogden, 59, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born on November 21,1959, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Evelyn F. (Brode) Filer and the late William A. Filer.
Crystal received her Associates Degree from Allegany College of Maryland and her Bachelors and Masters Degrees...
Jenny Boch
Mar 17, 2019
Ellen Janice “Jenny” Boch , 83, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on October 14, 1935, in Eckhart, she was the daughter of the late William Richard and Mae (Brode) Pape.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Richard Pape, Karl...
Bonita Carbaugh
Mar 16, 2019
Bonita (Bonnie) G. Carbaugh , 69, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at WMHS Regional Medical Center. Born on February 11, 1950, in Baltimore, to Eugene and Betty (Thomas) Gendimenico. She is preceded in death by her parents. Bonnie was a retired operator from Social Services Administration; she also worked for Martins and Farrady Post...
Margaret Lyons
Mar 13, 2019
Margaret Lyons, age 94, of Rockville, MD passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, surrounded by her family at home.
Margaret was born March 4, 1925 in Frostburg, MD and was raised in Clarysville. She graduated from Beall High School and the Sacred Heart Hospital of Nursing in Cumberland, MD. She worked for many years as a...
Ned Gracie
Mar 6, 2019
Ned Eugene Gracie, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at his home.
Born on January 5, 1934, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Robert and Lucinda (Parker) Gracie.
In addition to his parents, Ned was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla (Coleman) Gracie; brothers, Robert Gracie, Jr., Richard...
Herbert Frantz
Feb 26, 2019
Herbert R. Frantz, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
Born on June 28, 1931, in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Pauline (Miller) Frantz.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his wife Margaret (Anzelone) of 17 years...
Marvin Metts, Sr.
Feb 16, 2019
Marvin M. “Moe” Metts Sr., 80, of Railroad Street, passed on Saturday, February 16, 2019, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.
He was born on October 18, 1938, in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late George D. and Anna Mae (Poland) Metts.
In addition to his parents, he was...
James McKenzie
Feb 8, 2019
James K. “Mac” McKenzie, Jr, 77, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
Born on July 29, 1941, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late James K. (Mac), Sr, and Marilyn (Evans) McKenzie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, John...
Thomas Morgan
Feb 7, 2019
Thomas Joseph Morgan, Sr, 72, passed away Thursday, February 07, 2019, at his home surrounded by his beloved family and friends.
Born on January 7, 1947, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Thomas Charles and Nannie Bell (Scott) Morgan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers...
