Obituaries
Bonnie Hileman
Jun 13, 2017
Bonnie Sue Hileman
73, of Frostburg, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
Born on April 25, 1944, in Frostburg, to Melvin and Bernadetta (Croft) Hileman. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Noel Hileman and William Hileman; sisters, Leslie Beal, Carol Mannick, Marjorie Hulber,...
Richard Sauer
Jun 12, 2017
Richard Henry Sauer, son of Henry and Lillian Sauer and brother of Joan Hoffman, died unexpectedly on the morning of June 12, 2017, in Cumberland, MD, after complications with congestive heart failure.
Richard was born on the first of October, 1948, in Queens, NY. Richard Sauer had over 35 years’ experience supporting and managing multi-million dollar projects...
Leona Felker
Jun 5, 2017
Leona Felker, 83, our angel here on Earth, entered into her eternal rest on Monday, June 5, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old.
Leona was born on December 28, 1933, in Mt. Savage, to the late Benjamin H. and Lillie (Norris) Lashley. In addition to her parents, Leona was preceded in death by...
Norma Abucevicz
May 27, 2017
Norma L. Abucevicz
87, of Mt. Savage, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on December 17, 1929, in Eckhart, to Victor and Pearl (Heart) Meager. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester Abucevicz; daughter, Apryl Roach, sisters, Mary “Mame” Winter,...
Elizabeth Hansen
May 25, 2017
Elizabeth Myrtle Hansen, 96, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at her residence.
Born on May 25, 1921, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles V. and Myrtle E. (Lomas) Quigley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell A.L. Hansen.
Elizabeth...
Gertrud Steele
May 25, 2017
Gertrud Steele, 80, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on May 10, 1937, in Birkhof, Germany, she was the daughter of Frederick and Marie (Baumann) Baumann
.She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Willi Baumann and Frieder Baumann.
Gertrud was a homemaker, an...
Thelma Harris
May 21, 2017
On May 21, 2017, Thelma V. Harris went home to be with the Lord. Thelma was born on May 23, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Taylor Sweitzer and Pauline Bolinger Sweitzer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harris in 1979; a son, Ronald Harris in 1997; two brothers; and one sister. She is...
Charles Miller, Jr.
May 20, 2017
Charles William “Cap” Miller, Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his residence.
Born on August 4, 1930, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Louisa Anna (Fisher) Miller.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Mary M....
David Bolden
May 14, 2017
David Eugene Bolden, 63, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at the Winchester Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Born on October 12, 1953, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Oliver W. and Evelyn L. (Boyer) Bolden.
David was member of the 1972 class of Beall High School, retired from ATK...
Gary Blank
May 12, 2017
Gary F. Blank
67, of Wellersburg, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at the University of Maryland Medical Hospital.
Born on January 14, 1950 in Cumberland, to Raymond D. and Dorothy E. (Blank) Blank. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dale E. Blank and...
Mary Brode
May 11, 2017
Mary Beulah (Finzel) Brode, 82, of Midlothian, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 14, 1934, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late James and Beulah (Hendershot) Finzel.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William E. Brode, Sr....
Taylor Thompson
May 7, 2017
Taylor Austin-Wayne Thompson, 23, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017.
Born on December 5, 1993, in Cumberland, he was the son of Krissie Thompson and Thomas Hartman.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Karlo and Shirley Sturtz; and special friend Josh Smith.
Taylor was a graduate of the 2011 Class of...
Robin Burner
May 5, 2017
Robin Lynn Burner
59, of Finzel, passed away on May 5, 2017 at the WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born on January 11, 1958 in Frostburg. She was the daughter of the late Jacqueline (Brant) Hager and John F. Bond.
Robin retired from WCI....
Mildred DeWitt
May 2, 2017
Mildred S. DeWitt
87, passed away on Tuesday, May 02, 2017, at the Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.
Born on July 21, 1929, on Meadow Mountain in Garrett County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Annie B. (Buckel) O’Brien.

Constance Kehrwald
Apr 29, 2017
Constance “Connie” Donna (Ruud) Kehrwald, 82, of Frostburg, MD, passed away on April 29, 2017 at the Frostburg Village Nursing Home following a long battle with cancer. Born on June 30, 1934, in Sioux Falls, S.D., she was the daughter of the late Hazel Amelia (Thompson) Ruud and (div.) Chester Norman Ruud.
A graduate of Washington High...
Helen Teets
Apr 19, 2017
Helen May Teets, 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born on November 14, 1926, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Emma (Merrbach) Winebrenner.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eugene Teets and her sister Mary...
Virgil Frost, Jr.
Apr 18, 2017
Virgil John Frost, Jr., 64, known to everyone as “Jack”, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at his home.
Born on April 6, 1953, he was the son of the late Virgil John Frost and Cora Elizabeth (Aldridge) Frost.
Jack was a 1971 graduate of Beall High School. He was retired from PPG of...
Cecil Smith
Apr 17, 2017
Cecil Elmo Smith, 95, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Frostburg Village Nursing Care Center.
Born on June 25, 1921, in Hoffman, MD, he was the son of the late Eugene and Sadie (Lavin) Smith.
In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by the love of his life, Ginny Reynolds...
Vera Wiland
Apr 6, 2017
Vera Catherine Wiland, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Frostburg Village Nursing and Care Center.
Born February 11, 1933, in Fairview, she was the daughter to the late Walter and Sarah (Wilt) Broadwater. Preceding her in death are her brothers; Irvin Broadwater, Lonnie Broadwater, Melvin Broadwater and sister Violet Rounds.
Vera...
Jeffrey Waites
Apr 2, 2017
Jeffrey Ross Waites, 57, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in St. Mary’s County, where he was currently working.
Born on January 23, 1960, in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Othellus “Bay” and Frances Delores Ross Waites.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Chuck...