Obituaries

Feb 5, 2020

Calvin Leslie Shockey, 87, of Jackson Run Road, Lonaconing died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Devlin Manor. Born on December 15, 1932 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late James Edward Shockey and Ellen Adeline (Fazenbaker) Shockey.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Mae (Sturtz) Shockey on July 22, 2011, a stepdaughter...

Jan 30, 2020

William Garlitz “Bill” Barclay of Lonaconing, MD passed away on Friday, January 30, 2020 at 80 years old. Born on March 8, 1939, he was preceded in death by his father, Garlitz Barclay and mother, Mary Elizabeth “Babe” Atkinson. A loving husband (nearly 63 years), father, grandfather, and brother he is survived by his wife Peg; children Lisa Barclay...

Jan 28, 2020

Wilbert Thomas Broadwater, 84, of Bethel Drive, Lonaconing died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Egle Nursing Home. Born on February 25, 1935 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late Harry Broadwater and Blanche (Beeman) Broadwater.

Wilbert was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Lonaconing where he was a Deacon of the Church,...

Nov 20, 2019

Cumberland, MD

William Egerton was escorted by his guardian angel through heaven’s gate on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland.

Bill was the youngest child born March 30, 1946 of Howard Millburn Egerton and Marie Dorothy (Serra) Egerton, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his...

Oct 8, 2019

Robert Lee Wilson, 82, of Douglas Avenue, Lonaconing died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on January 23, 1937 in Midland he was the son of the late Roy William Wilson and Rena (Houserodt) Wilson.

He was preceded in death by a grandson Kenneth Matthews, Sr.

Robert was a...

Oct 1, 2019

Thomas David Spiker, 61, formerly of Midland, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Moran Manor Nursing Home, Westernport. Born on June 10, 1958 in Frostburg he was the son of the late William Thomas Spiker and Ruth Eleanor (Gallagher) Spiker.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Shirley Spiker, Diane Schurg and Ruth Crawford.

...

Sep 6, 2019

Beverly June Blair, 80, of Paradise Street, Midland died Friday, September 6, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on June 7, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Earl Kroll and Naomi (Filer) Kroll.

She was preceded in death by her son Brian Keith Blair on March 22, 2011.

Beverly was...

Aug 25, 2019

Steven “Quincy” Edward Shockey, 64, of Old Beechwood Road, Lonaconing died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his residence. Born on October 27, 1954 he was the son of the late James Edward Shockey and Betty Marie (Beeman) Shockey.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Sarah Jean Shockey.

Quincy was a veteran of the...

Aug 22, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Henry Schlereth, 81, of Allegany Street, Lonaconing died Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on June 12, 1938 in Detmold he was the son of the late Gilbert Thomas Schlereth and Sarah Jane (Neat) Schlereth.

Joe was veteran of the U.S. Army. He was catholic by faith and a...

Aug 11, 2019

Kathryn Elaine Muir, 85, of Old Beechwood Road, Lonaconing died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Egle Nursing Home. Born on October 15, 1933 in Lord, MD she was the daughter of the late Joseph O’Rourke and Kathryn (McKenzie) O’Rourke.

She was preceded in death by her son Dan Muir and a niece Sue Ann Nightingale.

...

Aug 2, 2019

Barbara Ann Haggard, 72, of Main Street, Lonaconing died Friday, August 2, 2019 at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on August 24, 1946 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late William Hadley and Kate (Gannon) Hadley.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband O.N. “Butch” Haggard on September 2, 2018.

A...

Jul 28, 2019

Ann M. Spataro, 68, of Kaefer Acres Drive, Frostburg died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center , Cumberland. Born on March 17, 1951 in Cumberland she was the daughter of the late John Steiding and Virginia (Mason) Steiding.

She was preceded in death by two brothers Robert and Richard Steiding and a brother-in-law...

Jul 25, 2019

Aubrey “Hogan” Lewis Fairgrieve, 90, of Lower Georges Creek Road, Lonaconing passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his residence. Born on October 21, 1928 in Moscow he was the son the late James Z. Fairgrieve and Maude E. (Green) Fairgrieve.

He was preceded in death by his son Eddy R. Fairgrieve and seven siblings Milton, Lester,...

Jul 22, 2019

Lesta “Peach” Lousie (Eichhorn) Llewellyn, 82, of East Main Street, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at her residence. Born on March 16, 1937 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Martin Eichhorn, Sr. and Agnes “Aggie” (Cook) Eichhorn.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, brother August Eichhorn and wife Edna, sister Ruth (Eichhorn)...

Jul 16, 2019

Kathryn Ann Black, 65, of Back Street, Midland passed into eternal life Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family. Born on August 31, 1953 in Frostburg she was the daughter of the late John Patrick McMahon, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Meyers) McMahon.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Theodore “Rick” Frederick...

Jul 14, 2019

Donald Robert Moses, 55, of Jackson Street, Lonaconing died Sunday, July 14, 2019. Born on February 18, 1964 in Frostburg he was the son of Charles “Pooch” and Betty (Spiker) Moses.

He was preceded in death by wife Gloria Moses and nephew Robert Shockey.

Donald was a graduate of Valley High School class of 1982....

Jun 22, 2019

Jun 18, 2019

Ruth Lee Crawford, 67, of Upper Georges Creek Road, Frostburg died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 surrounded by her family at home. Born on February 21, 1952 in Frostburg she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Spiker and Ruth Eleanor (Gallagher) Spiker.

She was preceded in death by two sisters Shirley Spiker and Diane Schurg and...

Jun 14, 2019

Naomi N. Blubaugh Wilson, 97, of Lonaconing died Friday, June 14, 2019 surrounded by her family at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on March 17, 1922 in Gilmore, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Blubaugh and Sarah (Fazenbaker) Blubaugh.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Jefferson Wilson on January 1,...

Jun 8, 2019

Marie J. Fairgrieve, 94, of Skyline Drive, Moscow passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Marie was a resident of Egle Nursing Home for the last five years.

Born on November 29, 1924 in Moscow, she was the daughter of the late Albert Broadwater and Gertrude (O’Haver)...