Obituaries
Pamela Opel
Jul 30, 2018
Pamela “Pam” Renee Opel
56, died in her home on Monday, July 30, 2018.
Pam was born August 4, 1961 in Frostburg, to the parents of the late Russel J. Opel and Charlotte Opel (Clark). She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother Gordon “Gordy” Opel, and...
Josephine Booth
Jul 17, 2018
Josephine “Teen” Buskirk Booth
78, of Eckhart, went home to be with the Lord and Savior, July 17, 2018 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Born March 3, 1940 in Lonaconing, she was the eldest daughter of the late John Buskirk and Birdie (Snyder) Buskirk; she is preceded in...
Clara Keefer
Jul 14, 2018
Clara Arzona Keefer, 81, formerly of Finzel, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Goodwill Retirement Community.
Born on February 15, 1937, in Garrett County, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Kathleen (Minnick) Garlitz.
In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Merle L. Keefer...
Nellie Unger
Jul 7, 2018
Nellie M. Unger, 98, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at home.
Born February 23, 1920 in Eckhart, she is preceded in death by parents, Ervin Snyder and Julia (Dayton) Snyder; husband, Willard B. Unger; and son, Raymond W. Unger.
Mrs. Unger worked at the Slumberland Motel for twenty-five years and retired after...
Thomas Adams, Jr.
Jul 7, 2018
Thomas Griffith Adams, Jr., 90, of Mount Savage, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.
Born November 16, 1927 in Mount Savage to the late Thomas Griffith Adams, Sr. and Isabella (Mason) Adams.
In addition to his parents...
Michael Brailer Sr.
Jul 3, 2018
Michael Edward Brailer Sr. , 62, of Mt. Savage, passed away on July 3, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.
Born on October 10, 1955 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Francis J. Sr. and Mary Jo (Malloy) Brailer. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one...
Linda Bruner
Jul 3, 2018
Linda Jane (Powers) Bruner, 71, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center where she had been a resident for the past four years.
Born May 18, 1947, she was the daughter of Robert Powers and Mary (McLane) Powers. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Brent W. Powers.
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Vernon Hartman
Jul 1, 2018
Vernon Arthur Hartman, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 01, 2018, at Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.
Born on December 26, 1930, he was the son of the late Earl and Nettie (Hartman) Evans.
In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by brothers, James Evans and William Evans and sister Catherine Shaffer....
Joseph Raley
Jun 29, 2018
Joseph Leroy Raley , 80, of Abingdon, passed away on June 29th, 2018, he was the beloved husband of Ann Raley; devoted father of Debbie L. McCurley & her husband Jody; dear brother of Shirley Cogar, Pat Raley, Kate Raley, Ronald Raley, Lena Smith and Darlene Kane; cherished grandfather of Scott McCurley and Jeffrey McCurley.
Elaine Keister
Jun 11, 2018
E. Elaine W. Keister, “Sister”, 87, died Monday, June 11, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Born July 2, 1930, Elaine was the daughter of the late Jethro and Elizabeth Williams. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Harry Keister, in November of 2017. She was also...
Boyd Church
Jun 2, 2018
Boyd Maxwell Church passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, surrounded by his family.
Born on May 17, 1960, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Boyd was the son of the late Maxwell and Elanor (Hunter) Church. From an early age, he pursued a career in environmental causes, earning an AA from Garrett County College, a BA in Agriculture and...
John Allen, Sr.
May 13, 2018
John Thomas Allen, Sr., 72, Eckhart, died unexpectedly, Sunday, May13th, at his residence. Born in Frostburg, he was the son of the late George B. Allen, Sr., and Hope (Hoffman) Allen. He was preceded in death by his brother, George B. Allen, Jr.
John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara (Gracie) Allen; his children,...
Dorothy Winn
May 13, 2018
Dorothy Jo Ann “Joey” (Sweene) Winn, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born June 21, 1937, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Wilson G. and Elsie (Beall) Sweene.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Elsie Suzanne (Sweene) Hall;...
Leroy Gomer, Sr.
May 11, 2018
Leroy Clarence Gomer, Sr, 78, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 3, 1939, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Lashbaugh) Gomer.
In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by brothers, George Gomer and Curtis Gomer; and brother-in-law,...
Thomas Richards, Jr.
May 7, 2018
Thomas J. Richards, Jr., 80, of Frostburg, MD passed away peacefully Monday, May 7, 2018 at Western MD Regional Medical Center.
Born September 27, 1937, in Frostburg, he was the oldest son of the late Thomas J. and Maudella (Williams) Richards. He is also preceded in death by his brother and sister in law, Ronald Lee “Hose”...
Phyllis Rank
May 7, 2018
Phyllis June Rank, 87, passed away on Monday, May 07, 2018, at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born on June 2, 1930, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Lula (Foutz) Poland. Also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters; and was the last surviving member of her immediate family....
Rita Gaudio
May 3, 2018
Rita Ann Gaudio, 90, of Frostburg, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born August 6, 1927 in Eckhart Mines, MD; she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Matilda (Valenzano) Gaudio. She is preceded in death two sisters, Marietta Gaudio and Joanna (Gaudio) Green; and three brothers, Michael Gaudio, Theodore...
Gladys Griffiths
May 2, 2018
'Gladys G. “Day” Griffiths, 98, passed away on Wednesday, May 02, 2018 at the Lions Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care.
Born on October 1, 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Thomas A. and Laura (Schenk) Miller. She is also preceded by her husband John W. “Jack” Griffiths; sister, Alice K. Smolter; brother, William G. Miller;...
Dorothy Whitehead
May 1, 2018
Dorothy Cecilia Whitehead , 89, of Midlothian, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab.
Born on March 20, 1929 in Barton, to the late Frank and Amina (Warnick) Brennan. In addition to her parents she is preceded by her husband Charles “Chick” Whitehead Jr.; four brother, Ed, Dave, Buddy and...
Patricia Knepp
Apr 30, 2018
Patricia Ann “Patti” Knepp, 60, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018, at the Lions Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care.
Born on August 22, 1957, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Leannah (Kroll) Beal.
In addition to her parents, Patti was preceded in death by sister, Donna Lee Rubino;...
