Obituaries

Marlene Katherine Bryant

Marlene Katherine Bryant

Dec 10, 2025

Marlene Katherine Bryant, 80, of Eutaw Street, Barton, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on October 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Billy Lee and Edna (Schriver) Lee.

She was preceded in death by Bobby Broy, the father of her only daughter.

Marlene had worked in housekeeping for many years at Egle Nursing Home,...

Vicki Matthews

Vicki Matthews

Dec 6, 2025

Vicki Matthews, 70, of High Street, Lonaconing, went to be the Lord on December 6, 2025 at home. Born in Cumberland on May 21, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Walter Newton Parsons and Arvella Mary (Baer) Parsons.

She was preceded in death by her brother, William Tabler and a special cousin, Richard Baer.

Vicki was a 1973 graduate of...

Linda Lee DeShong

Linda Lee DeShong

Dec 1, 2025

Linda Lee DeShong, 66, of Bucks Hill, Lonaconing died Monday, December 1, 2025 with her family at her side. Born on September 3, 1959 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of Carole (Cutter) Wilson and the late John Wilson Jr.

Along with her father, John, she was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Paisley Lindner and a nephew, Noah Cantine.

Linda...

Sandra K. Getson

Sandra K. Getson

Nov 25, 2025

Sandra K. (Davis) Getson, 78, of Buskirk Hollow Road, Frostburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father and into the loving arms of her beloved husband Mike and parents, Elmer and Thelma Davis on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Bucklew.

Sandy was born June 7, 1947 in Lonaconing at Hodgson Clinic at 2:00...

Alice Kathleen Magruder

Alice Kathleen Magruder

Nov 8, 2025

Alice Kathleen Magruder, 91, of Frostburg, went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland, with her family by her side. Born on January 3, 1934 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of the late Delbert Melvin Streets and Barbara Virginia (Moorehead) Streets.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall, four...

Cora Jean Mullen

Cora Jean Mullen

Nov 7, 2025

Cora Jean Mullen, 28, of Oak Hill Cemetery Road, Lonaconing, died Friday, November 7, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born on May 6, 1997 in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of Jeremy and Terri (Durst) Mullen.

Cora was a 2015 graduate of Mountain Ridge High School, Frostburg. She taught people many valuable lessons about love.

Together with her parents...

Raymond Charles Kline

Raymond Charles Kline

Oct 25, 2025

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

Raymond Charles Kline, "Chuckie," 57, a resident of Newt Street, Moscow, entered eternal rest in Heaven on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home. He was the...

Debra Elizabeth Loar

Debra Elizabeth Loar

Oct 16, 2025

Debra Elizabeth Loar, 65, of Loartown Road, Frostburg, died Thursday, October 16, 2025 at home. Born on September 8, 1960 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Maxine Moyers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn J. Loar II and her brother, Moe.

Debra was a graduate of Beall High School, Frostburg and had worked in...

A. Catherine Durst

A. Catherine Durst

Oct 13, 2025

A. Catherine Durst, 79 of Frederick, died Monday, October 13, 2025 at her residence. Born on April 20, 1946 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Russell Durst and Alma (Garlitz) Durst.

She was preceded in death by a nephew, Jeffrey Kight and a niece, Michelle Kight.

Catherine was a graduate of Valley High School and she retired from...

George Bernard Keller Jr

George Bernard Keller Jr

Oct 3, 2025

George Bernard Keller Jr., 59, of Lonaconing, died Friday, October 3, 2025 at his home. Born on May 2, 1966 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late George Keller Sr. and Rose Marie (Ziler) Keller.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Guy.

George enjoyed mushroom hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his daughter, Amber Dolly and husband...

Anthony Reid Frenzel Sr.

Anthony Reid Frenzel Sr.

Sep 26, 2025

Anthony Reid Frenzel Sr., 84, of Westernport Road, Westernport, died Friday, September 26, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on July 26, 1941 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Raymond William Frenzel Sr. and Violet Evelyn (Phillips) Frenzel.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Henry Schultheis Jr.

Anthony retired from New Jersey Steel, Baltimore. He...

Harriet Ann Moran

Harriet Ann Moran

Sep 25, 2025

Harriet Ann Moran, 82, of Lonaconing, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on December 28, 1942, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Marabel (Fisher) Haran.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles R. Moran on September 23, 1989, sister-in-law, Dolores Esrey, and nephew, Thomas D. Williams.

Harriet was a...

Timmy Lee Whitehead

Timmy Lee Whitehead

Sep 15, 2025

Timmy Lee Whitehead, 71, of Old Midlothian Road, Frostburg, died in his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born on March 10, 1954 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Charles Whitehead Jr. and Dorothy (Brennan) Whitehead. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Timmy was a graduate of Beall High School...

Weston Wayne Bittinger

Weston Wayne Bittinger

Aug 25, 2025

Weston Wayne Bittinger, just 16 months old, passed away on August 25, 2025, at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on March 30, 2024, in Cumberland, Weston brought immense joy and light to those around him during his short, but deeply cherished life.

Weston was the beloved son of Cassie Bittinger and Jason Tantlinger. He was a treasured little...

Jo Ann Spiker

Jo Ann Spiker

Aug 22, 2025

Jo Ann Spiker, 77, of Jackson Run Road, Lonaconing, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on December 15, 1947 in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Ida Spiker.

She was also preceded in death by her four brothers, Carl, Jimmy, Bobbie and Tommy; as well as two of her sisters, Nancy and...

Norma Jean Brode

Norma Jean Brode

Aug 13, 2025

Norma Jean Brode, 92, of Jackson Run Road, Lonaconing, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland, with her husband by her side. Born on May 30, 1933 in Charlestown, she was the daughter of the late George Edward Beeman and Anna Lucretia (Llewellyn) Beeman.

She was the baby of a very large family and was preceded in death...

John Franklin Comeau

John Franklin Comeau

Aug 7, 2025

John Franklin Comeau, 64, of Philos Avenue, Westernport, died Thursday, August 7, 2025 at home. Born on December 23, 1960 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Taylor) Comeau.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Comeau.

As a child he had bright orange hair and he was such a fun kid. In his youth...

David Lee Ritchie

David Lee Ritchie

Jul 25, 2025

David Lee “DL” Ritchie, 92, of Lonaconing died Friday, July 25, 2025 at Egle Nursing Home. Born on March 19,1933 in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late David Wallace Ritchie and Minta Cecelia (Dawson) Ritchie. He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald John Ritchie.

David was a veteran of the U.S. Army and graduated from Central High...

Lori Jayne Rotruck

Lori Jayne Rotruck

Jul 10, 2025

Lori Jayne (Beeman) Rotruck, 61, of Maryland Avenue, Westernport, died Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Ruby Memorial, Morgantown. Born on July 20, 1963 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Danny Beeman and Shirley (Headley) Beeman.

Lori enjoyed her time working at the Dollar Tree.

She leaves behind three sons, Michael, Ronnie and Brian Boylen; four brothers, Mike, Joe,...

Harry Richard Gattens

Harry Richard Gattens

Jul 3, 2025

Harry Richard Gattens, 77, of Lonaconing, died Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Sterling Care Frostburg Village. Born on February 22, 1948 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Elmer Frederick Gattens and Mary Catherine (Foutz) Gattens.

He was preceded in death by a brother, John Gattens.

Dick retired as a custodian from the Board of Education. He also worked...