Obituaries
William Russell Carder
Sep 19, 2026
William Russell Carder, 83, of Finzel passed away on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland, surrounded by his family.
Bill owned and operated Carders Home Improvement and took great pride in the business he built and everything that he accomplished in his life for his family, who he enjoyed spending time with. He was known for his strong work...
Dennis Leroy Crowe Sr
Sep 19, 2026
Dennis Leroy Crowe, 77, of Finzel, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Born on February 27, 1949, to the late Lillian (Baker) and Harold Crowe. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Lois, and by his siblings, Wayne Crowe and Deloris Sullivan.
Dennis was a 1967 Beall High Graduate and went...
Franklin G. Yantz Sr.
Sep 19, 2026
Franklin G. Yantz, Sr., 84, of Mt. Savage, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Frank was a proud United States Marine whose commitment to service, discipline, and integrity remained with him throughout his life. Following his military service, he dedicated himself to educating and mentoring others as a teacher, touching the...
Teri Sue Lavin
Sep 19, 2026
Teri Sue Lavin, 66, of Frostburg passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Born on September 23, 1959 to late Mary (Foutz) and Elmer "Tug" Gattens. In addition the her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, John Gattens, and Dick Gattens; special nephew, Steve O'Haver
Teri was a member at Barton Methodist Church and worked for 30 years in Allegany...
Leonard Wayne Crissinger Sr
Sep 17, 2026
Leonard "Bud" Crissinger Sr., 81, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
He was the son of the late Leonard A. Sr. and Mabel (Ravenscroft) Crissinger. He is preceded in death by his wives, Clara, Judy and Cathy Crissinger; sisters, Helen Geraci and Lois Lawrence.
He is survived by his sons, David Howes and...
Thomas Dale Parker
Sep 15, 2026
Thomas "Dale" Parker, 96, passed away on September 15, 2026, at UMPC Western Maryland Hospital.
Born on June 12, 1930, to the late John F. and Margaret (Neilson) Parker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his wife of 65 years, LaDonna (Sluss) Parker, and brother, John "Jack" E. Parker. He was the last member of his immediate family.Dale...
Florence Loraine Negley
Sep 11, 2026
Florence L. Negley, 96, of Frostburg, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Egle Nursing and Rehab.
Born August 28, 1930, in Frostburg to the late, George Carpenter Long and Oleta Clarissa (O'Baker) Long. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband of 60 years, Edward "Junior" Negley; son, Eddie Negley; sister, Margaret Ware; and son-in-law, Cliff...
Donald Hovatter Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
Please join the family on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 1pm, Frostburg American Legion Post #24, to celebrate the life of the man we all love so much.
Buck V May Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
Buck was born March 22, 1956 to the late Dayton V. May Sr. and late Pearl (Fletcher) Shanholtz. Buck was one of Dayton and Pearl's 7 children and was preceded in death by his sisters Gloria (Barthalow) Johnson, Patricia Hoopengardner, Shirley Lanehart, brother Gary May and survived by his sisters Joyce Crabtree (Ronnie ) and Darlene (Williams) Bitner (Kevin). Buck...
Terence John McManus
Aug 26, 2026
Terence John McManus - Terry to his many friends - died on August 26, 2026 surrounded by his family, after a courageous fight with ALS.
He was born on July 9, 1953 in Attleboro, MA, the son of Joseph and Doris (née Morrissey) McManus. A bright red haired boy with an appetite for adventure, he found plenty of it - whether...
Wray Marvin Blair
Aug 23, 2026
Wray Marvin Blair, 94, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 at home, surrounded by his family.
Born February 5, 1932 in Midland, he was the son of the late John Archibald Blair and Virginia (Walbert) Blair. He grew up with his four brothers and sister on Paradise Street, where his easygoing nature and innate selflessness earned him...
Shirley Moore Read
Aug 22, 2026
Shirley Moore Read, 92, of Gastonia, North Carolina, formerly of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Carolina Caring-Robin Johnson House hospice in Dallas, North Carolina. Born on May 15, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Hennemann) Moore. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Lamar...
Mildred M, Cutter
Aug 19, 2026
Mildred (Bittinger) Cutter, 95, of Frostburg passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Eagle Nursing Home.
Born on September 25, 1930 to the late Rose and Columbus Bittinger. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Cutter Sr.; sisters, Hilda, Wilda and Phyllis.
Mildred was a long time member of the Frostburg Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Surviving are her...
Frances Louise Hansel
Aug 19, 2026
Frances "Peach" Hansel, 84, of Frostburg passed away on August, 19, 2026 at Mountain City Nursing and Rehab.
Born on March 29, 1942 to the late Lola (Mease) and Robert Taylor. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings, David Taylor, Joseph Taylor and Susan White.
Peach was a member of Eckhart Baptist Church and a teacher...
Linda Ann Barry
Aug 14, 2026
Linda A. Barry died Friday, August 14, 2026 surrounded by family after a long illness. Born May 5, 1945 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late William and Cecelia (McKenzie) Dugan. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Barry and her brothers, Bill Dugan and Bob Dugan.
Linda is survived by her two sons,...
Robert James MacDonald
Aug 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert James MacDonald, beloved son, brother, and friend, who departed this life on Saturday, August 8th at the age of 65. Born on May 8, 1961, Robert lived a life marked by passion, dedication, and an unwavering love for the outdoors.
Robert was a proud graduate of Beall High School...
Colleen June Lapp
Aug 7, 2026
Colleen June Harclerode Lapp, 100, of LaVale, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026.
Born on June 29, 1926, in Everett, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Alberta and Thomas Harclerode. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Henry Lapp, Jr.; her brothers, Thomas and Richard Harclerode; and her grandson, Tony Romano. She is survived by her...
Mark King
Aug 5, 2026
Mark William King, age 37, passed away on August 5, 2026, in Cumberland, Maryland. Born on July 31, 1989, he was the beloved son of the late Karen Vogtman King and Robert Howard King.
Mark is survived by his brothers, Mike King (Michelle), and Bob King (Chris); his sisters, Karen Deffinbaugh, and Elaine Kaye (Richard); and his aunt, Carol Vogtman Gerson. Mark lived with...
George William Garlitz
Aug 4, 2026
George William Garlitz, 75, of Eckhart, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 27, 1951 to the late Mildred Grace Garltiz and Charles J. Garlitz.
His greatest pleasures were being with his family and his dogs.
Surviving are his wife Dee Garlitz, children Kimberly A. Fetters & husband Ronnie, son Daniel S. Garltiz & wife Danielle,...
Mary Jane James
Aug 3, 2026
Mary Jane "Janie" James, 78, of Frostburg passed away at home on Monday, August 3, 2026.Born on January 23, 1948 to the late Ethel (Eisentrout) and William Davis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Thomas John James.Janie was a lifelong member of Frostburg United Methodist Church, and would read her bible and praydaily. She often spoke fondly...
