Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael James Wilhelm Sr.
Jul 3, 2025
Michael James Wilhelm Sr., 67, of Westernport, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 3, 2025, at his home. Born on April 24, 1958, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Blaine Wilhelm and Bonnie (Rosenberger) Wilhelm.
Mike lived a life defined by faith, family, and service to others.
He was preceded in death by his brother,...
Annmarie Elkins
Jul 1, 2025
Annmarie Elkins, 46, of Pekin, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born on June 29, 1979 in North Carolina, she was the daughter of Jeff Elkins (Kathy) and Lois (O’Haver) Elkins.
She was a 1997 graduate of Westmar High School.
Together with her parents she also leaves behind her two children, Wyatt McKenzie and Brooke Moran; grandson, Elijah Rankin; a brother, Jason Elkins...
Renae Ann Foutz
Jun 22, 2025
Renae Ann Foutz, 46, of Railroad Street, Lonaconing, went to Heaven on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. She was born in Cumberland on October 17, 1978.
She was a 1996 graduate of Westmar High School and worked as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant for Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. She loved taking care of the residents and...
Donald Jean McKenzie
Jun 17, 2025
Donald Jean McKenzie, 93, of Detmold Street, Lonaconing, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence. Born on October 3, 1931, he was the son of the late Garlitz McKenzie and Evelyn (Dawson) McKenzie.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margie McKenzie on January 3, 2021 and a daughter, Bonnie Holshey on May 9, 2021.
Donald was graduate of...
James "Jim" Edward Winebrenner
Jun 14, 2025
James “Jim” Edward Winebrenner, 80 of Barton, took his final breath and went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2025 surrounded by his wife and children.
Born December 15, 1944 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Charles Joseph Winebrenner and Anna Jane (Imler) Winebrenner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Everett "Ebb" A. Spiker
Jun 13, 2025
Everett A. “Ebb” Spiker, 88, of LaVale, died Friday, June 13, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. He was born in Midland on March 17, 1937 and he was the son of the late Everett I. Spiker and Mary (Rennie) Spiker.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mark E. Spiker in 1989 and siblings Mary Rump, Helen Wolf and...
Curtis Johnson
Jun 1, 2025
Curtis Johnson, 93, of Lower Georges Creek Road, Gilmore, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Moran Manor, Westernport. Born on April 14, 1932 in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late John Johnson and Ida Mae (Ternent) Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise Johnson, a daughter, Tammy Johnson...
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