Obituaries
John Raymond Wright Jr.
Oct 8, 2026
John Raymond Wright Jr., 70, of Frostburg passed away in peace at home holding his best friends hand on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Born on December 23, 1955 to the late Ruby (Winters) and John "Ray" Wright Sr.
John was an avid wrestling fan. He worked at Sacred Heart in Dietary where he meet his best friend. They enjoyed eating out at restaurants, driving...
Margaret Elizabeth Briefs
Oct 5, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth Briefs, 68, of Frostburg passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Mt. City Rehabilitation. She was born in Bethesda Maryland.
Born on May 27, 1958 to the late Elizabeth (Holbuner) and Henry W. Briefs. She was the 7th of ten siblings and Catholic by faith. She was a huge Commanders Football fan (forever Redskins to her!). You were...
Terry E Williams
Oct 5, 2026
Terry Edward, "Dr. Terry" Williams, MD, FAAFP of Cumberland passed away with his wife in attendance at UPMC Western Maryland after an extended illness.
Born, March 24, 1945, he was the only child of the late Guy E. and Arlie M. (Keller) Williams.
Dr. Williams was a 1963 graduate of Fort Hill High School where he was a member of the marching...
Shirley Jean Raleigh
Sep 28, 2026
Shirley Jean Raleigh, 54, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at UPMC Western MD.
Shirley went to college to be a pharmacy technician and later went on to FSU to work in housekeeping. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed playing games.
Surviving are her mother, Rose (Kasecamp) and husband Wally Beery; husband, Walter Raleigh; daughter, Krystal...
William Eric Rowley
Sep 26, 2026
Passed away September 26, 2026 at home in Finzel, MD.
Preceded in death by parents, William (Sonny) and Althea Rowley of Wellersburg, PA.
Survived by wife, Jill; children and families, Erica, Anthony and Emmy McDougle; Matt, Tisha, Hazie and Willow Rowley. Brother and sister-in-law, Darrell & Lisa Rowley. Brother-in-law and sister-in-laws, Harold and Debbie Malone, Sharon Malone, Beverly Hoopengardner and many nieces and nephews.
Eric was...
Charlotte Louise Kamauff
Sep 25, 2026
Charlotte Louise (Huston) Kamauff, 87, of Frostburg passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026.Born on August 8, 1939 in Frostburg. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Andrew Huston and Goldie Mae McKenzie Huston Clark. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Paul Mark Brant; husband, John W. "Kaki" Kamauff; step father, Clyde...
Willa Mae (Shannon) Hounshell
Sep 19, 2026
Willa Mae (Shannon) Hounshell, of Frostburg, Maryland, died Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the age of 97.
She was born in 1929 in Frostburg, the daughter of William Robert Shannon and Laura Roach Shannon. She married Edgar Lee Hounshell Jr., and they shared a long life together in western Maryland until his death in 2015.
Willa and Edgar both earned degrees from...
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...
