Obituaries

Nov 19, 2017

Ronald J. Hess, 88, died on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at the Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.

“Cutty” or “Skeezix”, as he was known to many, was born in Cumberland on September 8, 1929.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph “Jeff” Hess and Thelma (Stevens) Hess, and a sister, Joline Nelson.

He...

Nov 11, 2017

Betty Marie (Brode) Densmore, 95, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at her residence.

Born on December 22, 1921, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Laura (Layman) Brode.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander W. Densmore on April 29, 2007 and...

Nov 7, 2017

Mary Alice Symons, 87, of LaVale, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.

Born December 15, 1929, in Westernport, MD, she is the fourth daughter of the late Sheridan H. and Elva Grace (Friend) Johnston.

Mary had her baptism at the First...

Nov 6, 2017

Harry C. Keister, 90, died Monday, November 06, 2017, at the WMHS Regional Medical Center.

The oldest of nine children, he was born to Harry E. and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Keister on June 26, 1927.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Keister, formerly of Oldtown, and two sisters, Mary Keister Morgan and Doris Ann Keister...

Nov 3, 2017

Marie Potts-Deakin

70, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at home with her family.  Marie demonstrated strength and dignity throughout her two and a half year illness.

Born on May 16, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late William and Marie (McCann) Potts.

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Oct 30, 2017

Mary “JoAnn” Filer Pratt

81, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017, surrounded by her three daughters and grandson, Michael, in the ICU at WMHS Regional Medical Center after battling various serious health issues for the last two years.

Born on October 2, 1936, in Shaft, she was...

Oct 30, 2017

Jacquelyn Ann (Carder) Jones

81, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on August 8, 1936, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Edward F. Carder, Sr. and Llewella (Sperry) Carder.

Mrs. Jones was a retired school...

Oct 30, 2017

Margaret A. “Peggy” (Raley) Booth, 67, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017, at the WMHS Regional Medical Center after a seventeen-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Born on July 26, 1950, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late John and Rita (McKenzie) Raley.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in...

Oct 26, 2017

Gwendolyn Marie Eichhorn

87, of Frostburg died Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born March 13, 1930 in Cumberland, Md, she was the daughter of the late William G.Brant and Emma L Eichhorn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...

Oct 25, 2017

Patricia Anne “Patti” (Greco) Gillis

formerly of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, after a 10-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Born on August 13, 1953, in Frostburg, Patti was the daughter of the late Frank and Loura (Lyons) Greco.

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Oct 23, 2017

Leo Vincent Brady

85, of Frostburg, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 13, 1932, in Frostburg, Leo was the son of the late James and Genevieve (Manning) Brady.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in...

Oct 7, 2017

Pauline W. Garlitz

83, of Frostburg, passed away Saturday, October 07, 2017 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born June 22, 1934 in Frostburg, the daughter of Albert and Ethel (Minnick) McKenzie. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are her husband...

Oct 6, 2017

Richard Matthew Willetts

69, passed away on October 6, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Frostburg, February 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Clementine Willetts Brain and Blaine Albert Willetts.

Rick was a graduate of Beall High School and also attended Frostburg State University....

Oct 5, 2017

Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Burr

68, of Frostburg, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

She was born December 22, 1948 in Indiana. She is the daughter of Elizabeth “Betsy” Lechner and Albert Malcom Buck.

Sally is...

Oct 3, 2017

Emmagene Jenkins, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 11, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William Witte.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by daughter, Terry Rice, five sisters and two brothers.

Oct 2, 2017

Mildred L. Coakley, 100, of Frostburg, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born June 30, 1917, in Ohio, Middie was the daughter of the late John P. Tighe and Marguerite (Geis) Tighe.  Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joe D. Coakley, and sister-in-law, Thelma Tighe.

Oct 2, 2017

Nevin Junior Bittner, 60, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017.

Born on February 7, 1957, in Frostburg, he was the son of Marlene (Grimes) Bittner and the late Nevin C. Bittner.

Nevin was a graduate of Beall High School. He was a member of the Big Savage Sportsman’s Club, Piney Mountain Sportsman’s Club.  He...

Sep 29, 2017

Donald E. Pfaff Sr., 80, of Frostburg passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.

Born on April 24, 1937, in Frostburg to the late Catherine Cecila Quinn and Clarence Robert Pfaff. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Ester Pfaff and...

Sep 23, 2017

Mary Katherine Peterson, 73, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at her home.

Born November 24, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late George Joseph and Mary Katherine (O’Brien) Egan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Peterson (2013).

Mrs....

Sep 20, 2017

Donald Edouard Keene, 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born on March 20, 1925 at Allegany Hospital in Cumberland. Mr. Keene was the son of the late Frank Reed Keene and Edna Regina Murphy of Frostburg.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years,...