Obituaries
Howard Skidmore, Jr.
Mar 29, 2025
Our loving family patriarch Howard Skidmore Jr., age 95, of Midlothian, MD, surrounded by his loving wife Theresa of 21 years and family went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 29, 2025.
Born July 4th, 1929 he was the son of the late Howard "Jake" Skidmore Sr. & Elvira Davis. He is survived by one sister Mary...
Julia Darlene Pepper
Mar 24, 2025
Darlene Pepper, longtime resident of Frostburg went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2025, surrounded by her family in their home in Orlando where she had been living since her husband Roy proceeded her in death. She was 94.
Born to Ruth and Ralph Brain in Midlothian, she was the eldest of five children, all girls. At...
John Nolan
Mar 24, 2025
John Charles Nolan, 64, of Cumberland, MD left us peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, March 24, 2025. He was in the comfort of his home, in his favorite recliner. He was not alone for he had his kitty "Baby" near him as he crossed to the other side. John was born at Fort Huachuca, AZ and followed...
Lois Matese
Mar 23, 2025
Lois A. Matese, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her home.
Born on December 21, 1932, in Frostburg. She was the daughter of the late Carl A. and Agnes Skidmore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, John V. Matese Jr.; her father-in-law and mother-in-law...
Sally Blank
Mar 20, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of, Sally Sue (Stewart) Blank, who left us peacefully on March 20th 2025 in her own home surrounded by family at the age of 90. Born on April 7th, 1934 in Frostburg, Maryland, Sally was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and friend and will be greatly missed by...
Donald Pfaff Jr.
Mar 20, 2025
In the quiet of his home, surrounded by family and his beloved dog, Brutus, Donald "Pete" Earl Pfaff, Jr. passed away on March 20, leaving behind cherished memories. Born in Frostburg, Maryland on May 10, 1958, Pete was proceeded in death by his parents, Donald Earl Pfaff, Sr. and Mary Jane (Wright) Pfaff, and a brother-in-law, Brian Malloy.
Pete graduated from...
John "Randy" Clark
Mar 19, 2025
John "Randy" Clark, of Frostburg Maryland, passed away on March 19, 2025 at home with his family. He is at peace after a brave battle with cancer and other health issues over the last several years.
Randy was born on November 20, 1963 to Agnes "Aggie" Clark and Carl Franklin "Jake" Clark. He was Catholic and a man of strong faith....
Doris Lee Lancaster
Mar 18, 2025
Doris Lee Lancaster, age 88, of Frostburg MD, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Egle Nursing and Rehab, which had been her home for the last 5 years.
Born May 21, 1936, in Woodland MD, she was the daughter of the late Alexandar "Pop" and Thelma Elizabeth (Edwards) Nicol of Laurel MD, originally of Woodland MD. She was also preceded...
Russell Bridges
Mar 3, 2025
Russell R Bridges Sr., 85, of Corriganville passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Devlin Manor.
Born to Marilyn and Russell Bridges on December 30, 1939. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers; Samuel, Ronald and Roger; sister, Coleen.
He was a member of St. George Episcopal Church. He was also a member of the...
Patricia Schultz
Mar 1, 2025
Patricia Ann Schultz, born on March 27, 1938, in Eckhart Mines, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She spent the majority of her life in Frostburg, MD, where she was cherished by many.
Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Schultz, with whom she shared many wonderful years traveling across the country in...
James Shawn Miller
Feb 27, 2025
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of, James Shawn Miller, on February 27, 2025, at the age of 53.
Born, April 3, 1971, to Lois (Walters) Green and the late James Phillip Miller (February 23, 2025).
Shawn was owner of, Commercial Graphics & Signage, in Frostburg, with his business partner, Eric Harvey, and colleague, Mark...
James Miller
Feb 23, 2025
CORRIGANVILLE, MD - James Phillip Miller, 85, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Mountain City Rehabilitation Center, Frostburg MD.
Born December 5, 1939, in Cumberland MD, he was the son of Norman and Virginia (Traywick) Miller. He was preceded in death by brother, Donald Miller, sisters-in-law Mary Ellen Miller and Ruth Jane Miller, brother-in-law...
Edward Dennis Brailer
Feb 20, 2025
Edward Dennis Brailer, 76, of Mt. Savage, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Sterling Care in Frostburg, MD.
Born April 1, 1948, in Cumberland, to the late Cletus G. and Rita E. (Meanyhan) Brailer.
Denny was a Kelly Springfield retiree and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mt. Savage, Old Rail...
Nancy Martens
Feb 19, 2025
The regular meeting of the obituary readings was called to order by the Martens family. The purpose of the meeting was to read the obituary of Nancy Darlene (Baker) Martens, aka Nance, the Bud and the secretary. She attended her last meeting on Feb. 19, 2025. Having double pneumonia on top of congestive heart failure proved too much to edit...
Jacquelyn Ann Cross Walker Shirley
Feb 19, 2025
Jacquelyn Ann Cross Walker Shirley, died February 19th at the home of her daughter and caretaker, Erin Dixon.
Born in Cumberland on December 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Shepp and Marylee Cross. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and caretaker for 19 years, Mike Shirley; her first husband, Rick Walker; son Ricky...
Terry Ceppaluni
Feb 10, 2025
A beautiful angel peacefully left our earthly realm Sunday, February 9th, 2025. Terry Lee Ceppaluni (Whitehead) "Tink", 69, of Frostburg, passed away in her home.
Born December 18, 1955 to Donald Whitehead and Doris (Atkinson) Whitehead. She is preceded by her parents; husband, Anthony Andrew Ceppaluni; brother, Robert William "Bob" Whitehead, and son Jesse Andrew Ceppaluni.
Terry was a graduate of Beall...
Steven Douglas Eaton
Feb 7, 2025
Steven Douglas Eaton, 65, of Mount Savage, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland.
Steve was born December 29th, 1959, to the late James W. Eaton Sr. and Harriet J. (Lease) Eaton. He is preceded in death by parents and two brothers, James W. Eaton Jr., and Jeffrey A. Eaton; parent-in-laws, Jack and Arlene Cessna; brother-in-law, John Cessna.
Steve...
Rosalie Arnone
Feb 7, 2025
Rosalie Theresa Arnone, 88, of Frostburg passed away on February 7, 2025 at Mountain City Nursing and Rehab.
Born on April 29, 1936 to the late Louis Arnone and Adeline (Perillo) Arnone. In addition to her parents he is preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Arnone, Anthony "Tony" Arnone and wife Carolyn; and a sister Mary E. (Arnone) Via and...
Ralph L. Brewer
Feb 6, 2025
Ralph L. Brewer, 79, of Frostburg, Md., died on Feb. 6, 2025.
Born on Feb. 8, 1945, in Clarksville, Tenn., he was the son of the late Lucas V. Brewer and Nell Jackson Brewer.
Ralph graduated from Austin Peay State College in Clarksville, Tenn. in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in English and taught at Clarksville High School from 1967 to 1968....
Darla Stimmel
Jan 30, 2025
Darla June Stimmel, 77, of Oldtown, Maryland passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on February, 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George R. and June Stimmel. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Carol Cooper and Carla Malloy, and her brother George W. Stimmel.
Darla grew up...
