All Obituaries

Barbara Fickes, 74, of Sterling Care Nursing Home, Frostburg, died Thursday, June 8, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on March 9, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Carl Thomas and Nellie (Beeman) Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Jack Matthews and her brother, Timothy Thomas. Barbara was a 1967 graduate of Valley High School. She worked for HRDC as a driver’s aid for 26 years. She enjoyed playing bingo and...

James “Jimmy” William Reno, 46, of Midland, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore after suffering through several illnesses and health issues since he was a child.  Born on March 5, 1977 in Cumberland he was the son of Barbara Jean (Robertson) Reno and the late Charles Edward Reno. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Reno, two uncles, Eddie Roberston and Jim Reno, two aunts, Elva Bear and Norma Jean Billings and a niece,...

Charlotte Zais, 65, died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on September 8, 1956 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles and Honeybee Rishel. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jaxson and three siblings, Charmayne, Beverly, and Randy Rishel. Charlotte enjoyed playing bingo and loved spending time with her family; she was most happy when her grandkids were around. She is survived by four children, Melissa Blizzard of Keyser, Hope Zais and Kevin...

Hugh Henry Atkinson, 80, of Lonaconing, Md. passed peacefully on May 25, 2023, surrounded by his wife, daughters, granddaughters, and great granddaughter. Hugh was born on November 30, 1942 in Cumberland, Maryland, the son of Lonaconing parents, the late Hugh "Harry" Henry Atkinson IV, and Mabel Julia Beckman Atkinson Ternent and step-father William "Gordie" G. Ternent. On July 7, 1962, Hugh married his Bruce High School sweetheart, Sally Darlene Miller in First Baptist...

Charles “Chuck” Edward Everett Jr., 49, of Warnick Road, Frostburg, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his residence. Born on September 28, 1973 in Springfield, WV, he was the son of JoAnn (Moffatt) Everett and the late Charles Edward Everett Sr. Chuck worked as a maintenance man and enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. He is survived by his mother, JoAnn Everett; a granddaughter, Shantell Jones; siblings, Charlene Everett and Michael Everett and a niece, Bella. At his...

Jennifer Lynne Bostjancic, 46, of Pekin, died suddenly at her home on May 22, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1977 in Cumberland, MD. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, William Joseph Bostjancic and Helen (Clise) Bostjancic, the fathers of her children, Mike Dunn and Chuck Williams and a special uncle, Johnny Bostjancic. For 23 years Jennifer worked as a GNCA at various nursing homes in the area; she had been employed by Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing since 2015....

Irvin “Sonner” Lee Bennett Jr., 78, of Barton passed away on May 22, 2023 at home with his wife and family at his side. Born in Franklin on October 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Irvin and Hazel (Gaither) Bennett Sr. He was the son-in-law of the late Wilmer and Frances (Gilpin) Sweitzer. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Diana Bennett in 2010, brothers Billy Bennett and Ronald Bennett, a sister Shirley Baker, a brother-in-law Ralph “Gene” Liller, a...

Roger “Unc” Lee Broadwater, 80, of Jackson Mountain, Lonaconing, died Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home. Born on October 6, 1943 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late Stanley and Thelma (Fazenbaker) Broadwater. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul, Stanley, and Emmerson Broadwater. Roger was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Valley High School and retired from the Celanese.  He cherished his family and loved...

Dorothy “Dot” Loar, 81, of Lonaconing, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on January 4, 1942 in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late John and Birdie (Snyder) Buskirk. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Mason, siblings, Josephine Booth and Charles Buskirk, a grandson and a great-grandson. Dot was a 1960 graduate of Valley High School. She enjoyed working as an in home caretaker for the elderly...

Harold Robert Lashbaugh, 72, of Frostburg and formerly of Lonaconing, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on May 9, 1950 in Keyser, WV he was the son of the late John William Lashbaugh Jr. and Eileen Mary (Scott) Lashbaugh. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Marie Lashbaugh, his brother, William Lashbaugh, brothers-in-law, Marshall Hadley and Bob Thuss. Harold was a 1970 graduate of Valley High School. He worked at Gehauf’s...