Obituaries
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...
Darlene Ann Winters
May 24, 2025
Darlene Ann Winters, 87, of Front Street, Lonaconing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Sterling Care Assisted Living, Frostburg. Born on January 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William Getson and Mary (Nicol) Getson.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Nikki Lynn Winters and a son, Paul Gregory Winters and three siblings, Bill,...
Franklin "Buck" Bennett
May 24, 2025
Franklin "Buck" Bennett, 82, of Frostburg, MD, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Buck was born on March 20, 1943, and lived a full and meaningful life dedicated to his family, community, and the things he loved most. A 1961 graduate of Valley High School, he dedicated 45 years to Westvaco while proudly serving in...
Patrick Thomas Hollern
May 4, 2025
Patrick Thomas Hollern, 65, of Midland, died Sunday, May 4, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on September 1, 1959 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late John M. Hollern Jr and Carol C. (Miller) Hollern.
Patrick was a graduate of Valley High School, class of 1977, and veteran of U.S. Navy. He was a member of St....
Charles Robert DeVault
Mar 6, 2025
Charles Robert DeVault, 92, of Midland, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Mountain City Rehab Center, Frostburg. Born on October 23, 1932 in Midland, he was the son of the late Charles William DeVault and Ida Mae (Beeman) DeVault.
He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Jean DeVault on July 1, 2020, two brothers, John and Daniel DeVault and...
Michael Leroy Beeman
Mar 1, 2025
Michael Leroy Beeman,70, of Lonaconing, Maryland went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on February 25, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Albertus Beeman and Miriam (Macmillan) Beeman.
Mike leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Joan (Clark) Beeman; two daughters, Michele Colvin, Crystal (Ronnie) Weimer; one son,...
Edna Marie Beeman
Feb 13, 2025
Edna Marie (Miller) Beeman, 99, formerly a long-time resident of Lonaconing and currently of Bloomington, MD, died February 13, 2025 at home, where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law. Born on March 21, 1925 in Moscow, MD, she was the daughter of the late William R. Miller and Dora Alma (Andrews) Miller.
Together with her parents, she was also preceded...
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