Obituaries

Dec 12, 2021

Robert William Roberston Sr., 84, of Old Legislative Road, Frostburg, died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his residence. Born on February 5, 1937 in Barton he was the son of the late James Joseph Robertson and Bertha Katherine (Broadwater) Robertson.

He was preceded in death by five siblings.

Robert was a veteran of the U.S....

Nov 28, 2021

William James Whiteman, 83, of Upper Georges Creek Road, Frostburg, died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home. Born on January 6, 1938 in Klondike he was the son of the late William Whiteman and Jessie (McGee) Whiteman.

He was preceded in death by two siblings, Donna Sexton and Catherine Payne.

William was a member...

Nov 3, 2021

Jo Ann Sloan, 85, of Lonaconing died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on March 7, 1936 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Leo Joseph Carter Sr. and Josephine Marie (Knapp) Carter.

She was preceded in death by two siblings, Sandy Smith and Leo Carter Jr.

Jo Ann...

Oct 25, 2021

Michael Douglas Dunn, 52 of Lonaconing, passed away peacefully October 25, 2021 at his residence with his daughter by his side. He had suffered with pancreatic cancer since February of this year.

Mike was born in Cumberland on August 9, 1969 to Terry Shockey and the late Donna (Dunn) Shockey of Lonaconing.

Along with his...

Oct 19, 2021

Ruth Lee (Buskirk) Spiker, 90, formerly of Lonaconing, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Allegany Health, Cumberland. Born on January 26,1931 in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late James and Rose (Elkins) Buskirk.

She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Spiker, a daughter Donna Walbert and three siblings Mary, Carl and Dewey.

Sep 27, 2021

Dona Mae Broadwater, 81 of Broad Street, Midland died Monday, September 27, 2021 at Sterling Care, Frostburg. Born on October 27, 1939 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Mark Pase and Ethel (Moyer) Pase.

Dona was a 1958 graduate of Valley High School and a homemaker. She enjoyed painting ceramics and watching soap operas....

Sep 11, 2021

Tiffani Lynn (Wilt) Spiker, 43, of Westernport died on September 11, 2021 at Ruby Memorial, Morgantown. Born on November 29, 1977 in Cumberland she was the daughter of Keith Wilt of Lonaconing and Pam McKenzie of Frostburg.

Tiffani was a 1995 graduate of Westmar High School and had worked at Moran Manor, Westernport as a Certified Nursing...

Sep 8, 2021

Mary F. Lee, 84, of Skyline Drive, Barton died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her home peacefully in her sleep. Born on September 22, 1936 in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Shriver and Mary (Beeman) Shriver.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee on February 23, 1989.

Mary...

Sep 2, 2021

Mary Lucille Steele, 79, of Charlestown Road, Lonaconing, died September 2, 2021 at Sterling Care, Frostburg. Born on September 18, 1941 in Detmold, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Charles William Poland and Sarah Marie (Coleman) Poland.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ivan Lee and Charles David Poland and one grandson, Shaen...

Aug 26, 2021

Marie Savage Riley, 98, of Lonaconing, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Egle Nursing and Rehab. Born on April 4, 1923, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late P.R. Savage and Mary (Atkinson) Savage. She was preceded in death by her son, Morgan Scott Riley; great-grandson, Brennen Riley; and her siblings, Russell Savage, William Savage, Scott Savage,...

Aug 26, 2021

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Joan L. (Major) Hershberger, 90, of Jackson Street, Lonaconing, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her residence. Born on February 10, 1931 in Highland Park, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. Major and Mabel (Bond) Major.

She was preceded in death her husband, Richard Lee...

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.

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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...