Obituaries
Karen Kay Davis
Sep 9, 2025
Karen Kay Davis, 82, of Frostburg passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Born on December 26, 1942 to the late Esther (Paugh) and Melvin Nelson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Lloyd Hay; twin sisters, Carolyn and Marilyn Nelson; son, Kevin Davis and grandson, Devin Booth.
Karen was a member of the...
Precious Femi
Sep 8, 2025
Precious Rhonda Femi, 76, of Frostburg, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Moran Manor Nursing Home.
Born March 14, 1949, at Miners Hospital, to the late Lilly (Wenck) Sevinsky and her stepfather, John Sevinsky. In addition to her parents she is preceded by her husband, James R. Femi; siblings, Johnny Frank and Jimmy Sevinsky; and grandson, Chandler Sperry.
Rhonda was...
Rance Ritchie
Aug 29, 2025
Rance Ritchie, 81, of Frostburg, passed away at home after a prolonged illness on August 29, 2025.
Rance served in the Vietnam War from 1964-1967, followed by four decades with Maryland State Highway Administration(SHA).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth “Shy” Ritchie and Lucille Ritchie, and by one daughter, Heather.
Rance is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith...
Charles Robert Sterrett
Aug 29, 2025
Charles Robert Sterrett, 89, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Charles was born December 16, 1935, in Mifflintown, PA., to the late James Fay and Elizabeth (Zook) Sterrett. He graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 1957 and was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force. He...
Julie Lynn Hall
Aug 26, 2025
Julie Lynn Hall, 63, of Frostburg, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2025, leaving behind a world that is a bit brighter and more colorful because of her presence.
Born on April 11, 1962, Julie grew up in Frostburg, surrounded by her siblings, cousins, neighbors, and the close-knit community that fostered her lifelong love of family. She...
Blaine L. Hostetler
Aug 21, 2025
Blaine L. Hostetler, 91, of Finzel, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 11, 1934, in Pocahontas, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Mary Hostetler and was preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert.
Blaine is survived by his loving wife...
Dolores Carter
Aug 17, 2025
Dolores Elaine "Snooks" Carter, 81, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at UPMC Western MD after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Known to family and friends as "Snooks," she was born April 4, 1944 to the late Roy and Teresa Garlitz of Avilton. She was also preceded in death by husband's Michael Hersick and Bernard "Bunny" Carter; a...
Gail Miller
Aug 10, 2025
Gail Ann Miller, age 64, died peacefully surrounded by her husband, on August 10, 2025, in their Frostburg, MD home after an extensive and valiant battle with cancer.
Gail was born on December 28th, 1960, in Mt. Savage, Maryland to the late Kenneth Lee Ritchey Sr., and her mother Pauline Ritchey. She graduated from Mt. Savage High School and was most recently...
Charles Neilson
Aug 10, 2025
Charles Allen Neilson, 89, of Frostburg, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home.
Born November 3, 1935, to the late Marshall and Sarah (Wellings) Neilson. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Jean (Loar) Neilson; and siblings, Thelma Drew, Irvin Neilson, Clarence Neilson, Marshall "Junior" Neilson and Pearl Drew.
Charles started his career as...
Charles Dayton
Aug 8, 2025
Charles Robert Dayton, 85, Klondike, passed away on Friday August 8, 2025, at Frostburg Sterling Care Rehab.
Born October 25, 1939, in Loartown, to the late Charles A. and Laura M. (Duckworth) Dayton.
Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and a truck driver by trade. He also taught Diesel Mechanics and Driving to others. He enjoyed bowling and...
Karen Marie Snyder
Aug 7, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our dear sister, aunt, and friend; Karen Marie Snyder, who died on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown West Virginia, after a brave battle with a rare autoimmune condition.
Born May 14, 1950, to the late Allan and Ida Mae (Brown) Snyder. She was preceded in death by her...
Leonard E. Howsare Sr.
Jul 30, 2025
Leonard Howsare, Sr., 88, of Frostburg, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2025 at his residence. Born at home on August 21, 1936 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late William Bruce Howsare and Eleanor (Hite) Howsare.
Mr. Howsare was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Stella (Stevens) Howsare in 2017;...
Jayme Johnson
Jul 28, 2025
Jayme C. Johnson, 68, of Frostburg, died Monday, July 28, 2025.
Jayme was born to parents Lewis Johnson and Wanda Richardson on May 24, 1957, in Allegany County.
He graduated from Beall High School in 1975. Jayme was an avid sports fan and loved to draw and paint, He worked at the dining hall at F.S.U. until his retirement.
Jayme is survived by...
Devin Rory Booth
Jul 11, 2025
With profound sadness, I announce the passing of my dear brother, Devin Rory Booth, 40, on July 11, 2025 in Frostburg, MD. Born on April 11, 1985, Devin's friends and family knew of his lust for life and his warm heart for the people close to him. He had a true love for music, movies, and spending quality time with...
Georgia Lou Garlitz
Jul 9, 2025
Georgia Lou ( Mick) Garlitz was born in Wellsville Ohio on February 1, 1948. She was the daughter of Ernest Carl Mick and Georgia Mabel (Russell) Mick. Georgia was youngest and the only the girl being surrounded by brothers Ernest Mick Jr, Carl , Paul , Lester and Timothy Mick.
Georgia married Donald Lee Garlitz on June 17,1997 at the First...
Aspen Drue Bradley
Jul 7, 2025
Aspen Drue Bradley was born on July 7, 2025, to loving parents Cody Bradley and Corin Brinker.
Though her time on Earth was heartbreakingly brief, every moment with Aspen was a precious gift. From her soft head of hair to her long little toes, she was perfect in every way. Aspen filled the hearts of those around her.Now held in the...
Peggy Joan Whitaker
Jul 7, 2025
Peggy Joan Whitaker, 83, of LaVale, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at her residence.
Born May 4, 1942, to the late Alice J. and George W. Bucklew, Sr. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, George E. Whitaker Sr., and daughter Tammy Blank-Menefee.
Peggy was a 1960 graduate of Beall High School. She was a seamstress and...
Mildred Durr
Jun 29, 2025
Mildred Virginia Durr, 100, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Allegany County Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born June 2, 1925 in Frostburg, she was preceded in death by her husband George Durr and her parents. William E. Crowe, and Mary M. Morgan. Two infant Daughters, Sandra Lee and Linda Faye. Her siblings, Orville Crowe,...
Cathy Winebrenner
Jun 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cathy Lynn Winebrenner, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left us peacefully on June 19, 2025, at the age of 62. Cathy lived in Falling Waters, WV, where she filled the lives of those around her with love and laughter.
Born on December 6, 1962 to the late Charles...
Jeanne Therese St. Marie
Jun 13, 2025
Jeanne Therese St. Marie, 89, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Born August 5th, 1935, in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lionel Beaudoin and the late Florida (Jusseaume) Beaudoin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband of 53 years, Louis P. St. Marie Jr.; sons,...
