Obituaries

Aug 8, 2021

Irma Darlene Shockey, 78, of Lonaconing died Sunday, August 8, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on April 10, 1943 she was the daughter of the late James Elmer Getson Sr. and Bertha Jane (Bittinger) Getson.

She was preceded in death by four siblings, Alice Lieshere, Judy Miller, James Getson Jr. and Frank Getson Sr. and...

Aug 6, 2021

Gladys L. Wilhelm, 84, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at her home. Born December 26, 1936, she was the daughter of Howard and Kathleen Dishong McKenzie.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry L. Wilhelm on January 23, 2011. Gladys was a very special person and will be greatly missed. Gladys is survived by her children,...

Jul 15, 2021

John Davey Warnick, 59 formerly of Lonaconing, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Moran Manor Nursing Home, Westernport. Born on July 19, 1961 in Cumberland he was the son of the late Donald “Romeo” Warnick and Judith Ann (Miller) Warnick.

John Davey was a 1981 graduate of Valley High School, he...

Jul 1, 2021

Shirley Jean Patton, 86 of Lonaconing, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center with her daughter at her side. Born on August 31, 1934 in Frostburg she was the daughter of the late William James Lucas Sr. and Emma Catherine (Evans) Lucas.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly...

Jun 30, 2021

Vernon Leander Green Jr., 72 of Douglas Avenue, Lonaconing died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on September 24, 1948, he was the son of the late Vernon Leander Green Sr. and Gloria Emma (Neat) Green.

Vernon was a 1966 graduate of Valley High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He...

Jun 15, 2021

Raymond (Ray) O. Metz Jr., 83, resident of Midland, Maryland, passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021. He was born on January 10, 1938 in Lonaconing, Maryland to Raymond and Mary (nee Foote) Metz.

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Jun 8, 2021

Karen Chrystle Riley, 72, of Paradise Street, Midland, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her residence. Born on November 29, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John T. Wackerman Jr. and Chrystle M. (Kos) Wackerman.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Rae.

Karen was a member of...

Jun 1, 2021

Arlie Clifford Winebrenner Sr., 79, of Back Street, Midland, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. Born April 1, 1942, in Nikep, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Winebrenner and Virginia (Bittinger) Winebrenner. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shari Winebrenner; grandson, Zachary Winebrenner; and four of...

May 21, 2021

Donna Williams, 63 of Lonaconing, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on February 10, 1958 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of Theresa (Beeman) Bridges and the late Donald Bridges Sr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger...

May 15, 2021

Harold Leroy Nicol, 84 of Front Street , Lonaconing, died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence with his family at his side. Born on January 13,1937, he was the son of the late William Nicol and Edna Leora (McKenzie) Nicol. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Robertson, brother, Marshall Nicol and sister Helen Beeman. Harold attended...

May 9, 2021

Bonnie Sue (McKenzie) Holshey, 54, of Washington Street, Lonaconing died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her home in the arms of her loving husband, Gary, with her daughters, Tara and Jenna at her side after fighting a long hard battle with Kidney Cancer. Born on January 11, 1967 in Cumberland she was the daughter of Donald McKenzie and the...

May 7, 2021

Leon Roger Cadwallader, 85, of Miners Avenue, Frostburg, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at UMPC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born Nov. 6, 1935, in Gilmore, he was the son of the late Leo Cadwallader and Barbara (Garlitz) Cadwallader. He was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Cadwallader; two sisters, Mary Wilhelm and Cecelia Thrasher; and great-grandson,  Christopher "Isaac" Kissick...

May 6, 2021

John Joseph “Joe” Borgman, 89, of Florida Way, Lonaconing died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on February 20, 1932 in Cumberland he was the son of the late Walter A. Borgman and Mary Rita (O’Rourke) Borgman.

Joe was a 1950 graduate of Central High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army he...

Apr 28, 2021

Richard Melvin Clise, 50 of Cumberland, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. Born on January 1, 1971 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Alvin Clise and Elizabeth (Cook) Clise.

Richard loved to hunt and he enjoyed listening to heavy metal music and watching horror movies.

He is survived by his...

Apr 16, 2021

Chance Edward Martin, 33, of Delmar, MD, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. Born on March 10, 1988 he was the son of Gregory B. Martin and Roxane Martin of Pittsville, MD.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Martin, grandmother, Carolyn Dolly and an uncle, Tommy Wynn Kinney.

Having been...

Apr 16, 2021

Bertha Elaine Bosley, 93, of Lonaconing died Friday, April 16, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on June 4, 1927 in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Zedeck and Clementine (Brooks) Dye.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 22, 2021

Marion Virginia Wilson, 96, of Baltimore, Maryland died Monday, March 22, 2021 at Long View Healthcare Center in Manchester Md. Born on October 4, 1924 in Midland, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Francis Fair and Jane (Ready) Fair.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Wilson and their son, Joseph M....

Mar 20, 2021

Antionette “Nettie” V. Kelly, 100, of Lonaconing, MD passed away at Egle Nursing Home on March 20, 2021.  Born in Vale Summit on June 17, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Theresija (Likar) Urbas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by he husband, William Kelly Sr. in 1977 and...

Mar 20, 2021

Dorothea Michaels of Midland, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Sterling Care Frostburg Village. Born on February 5, 1947 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Tessie Skidmore.

She was preceded in death by her husband Elijah Michaels and a sister Janie Raynor.

She is survived by her children,...

Mar 11, 2021

Rev. Gary William Coleman, 83, of Cresaptown, MD went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home with his family at his side. Born October 7, 1937 in Kitzmiller, MD he was the son of the late Alex and Arizona (Males) Coleman.

He was preceded in death...