Obituaries

Nov 27, 2018

Lloyd Wayne “Red” Smith, 80, a resident of Friends Aware, Cumberland died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Born on April 2, 1938 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late Edgar M. Smith Sr. and Della Mae (Clingerman) Smith.

He was preceded in death by two sisters Loretta Smith and Ada...

Nov 23, 2018

Bessie “Liz” Warnick, 78, of Old Coney Cemetery Road died Friday, November 23, 2018 at her residence. Born on May 15, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Leo Edward Robinette and Mary Elizabeth (Green) Robinette.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Gummy” Warnick on October 19, 2007 and her daughter Renee Warnick...

Nov 22, 2018

Ruth Jones Stakem, 93, of Frostburg and formerly of Lonaconing, died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Frostburg Village Assisted Living. Born on December 29, 1924 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late William “Rell” Jones and Julia (Walters) Jones.

She was preceded in death by the love of her...

Nov 21, 2018

Betty M. Dawson, 84, of Lonaconing, Maryland passed away November 21, 2018, with her husband, the love of her life, by her side. She was born to the late Henry Milford and Helen “Nellie” (Stakem) Milford, September 12, 1934, in Lonaconing.

She was preceded in death by her brother John Henry Milford and her sister...

Nov 13, 2018

James Herbert Whittemore, 76, of Lonaconing died Tuesday, November 13, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on October 22, 1942 in Baltimore he was the son of the late Clifton Whittemore and Jessie (Lippencott) Whittemore.

He was preceded in death by four siblings Jerry Doyle, Grace Corcoran, Chris Whittemore and Charles Whittemore.

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Nov 10, 2018

John Wilson Ravenscroft, 78, of Midland died Saturday, November 10, 2018 in his home. Born on August 23, 1940 in Midland, he was the son of the late Wilson Ravenscroft and Annabelle (McKinley) Ravenscroft.

He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Ravenscroft, three brothers Hubert Warnick, Billy Warnick and Tommy...

Oct 23, 2018

Wendell Leroy Wiland, 77, of Woodsview Drive, Frostburg died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Sterling Care Frostburg Village. Born on May 15, 1941 in Garrett County, he was the son of the late Henry Wiland and Beulah (Metz) Wiland.

He was a member of the Calvary Bible Church, Ellerslie. He had worked as a mechanic and a...

Oct 19, 2018

Nellie Jane Broadwater, 87, of Pekin Street, died Friday, October 19, 2018 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland.  Born on July 26, 1931 in Franklin she was the daughter of the late John Howard O’Haver and Rosa Edna (Broadwater) O’Haver.

She was preceded in death by six of her siblings Donna Lee Michaels, Jim O’Haver, Mary...

Oct 17, 2018

Evelyn Lucille (Caton) Short, age 87 of Mentor, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born December 24, 1930 in Frostburg, MD. Survivors include her children: Mary (Leon) Brode, John (Kathy) Short, Katherine (Jim) Llewellyn, Bonnie (Tim) Morick, Nancy (Dennis) Gorman, James Short and Joseph (Michele) Short, 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. 3...

Oct 2, 2018

Margaret Ruth (Robertson) Taylor, 93, formerly of St. Mary’s Church Terrace went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on September 11, 1925 in Barton she was the daughter of the late Abraham L. Robertson and Aleda R. (Dye) Robertson. She was raised by the late Earl and Jessie...

Sep 26, 2018

Olevia May Broadwater, 100, of Kennewick, WA passed away on Sept. 26, 2018. She was born on July 19, 1918 in Lonaconing, Maryland to John and Grace (Stewart) Price. Olevia was a member of the Lonaconing Methodist Church. She liked to read books, baking and watching TV. She moved to Washington State 10 years ago with her daughter and...

Sep 16, 2018

Christopher Alan Coleman, 59, of Main Street Lonaconing died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence. Born on March 25, 1959 in Cumberland he was the son of Rev. Gary and Mary JoAnn (Winters) Coleman.

He was 1977 graduate of Valley High School and a stone mason. He was interested in brick laying, fishing and hunting. As...

Sep 4, 2018

Eddy Ray Fairgrieve, 54, of Lower Georges Creek Road, Lonaconing passed through this life to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his home. Born on June 29, 1964 in Frostburg he was the son of Aubrey L. “Hogan” Fairgrieve and Mary E. (Donald) Fairgrieve.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Sarah E....

Sep 2, 2018

O. N. “Butch” Haggard Jr., 73, of Main Street, Lonaconing died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on November 23, 1944 in Kentucky he was the son of the late Ova Nelson Haggard Sr. and Lillian Lucille (Dixon) Haggard.

Butch was veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam and a...

Aug 29, 2018

Dallas Bernard Ours Jr., 70, of Water Street, Barton died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and five children. Born on July 23, 1948 in Frostburg he was the son of the late Dallas Bernard Ours Sr, and Clara (Gowans) Metz.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in...

Aug 28, 2018

William (Villgim) Urbas, 93 of Midland, died August 28 th at the Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center in Baltimore. Born on October 30, 1924 in Vale Summit, he was the son of the late Anton and Teresiza (Likar) Urbas.

He was preceded in death in 1998 by his treasured wife of 48 years, Agnes (Devlin) Urbas. Bill was...

Aug 24, 2018

Jaron Brian McDonald, 27, of Meadow Road, Frostburg died Friday, August 24, 2018 at home. Born on February 17, 1991 in Morgantown, WV he was the son of Holly Lee Pierce of Frostburg and the late Kevin Brian McDonald.

He was preceded in death by his father Kevin Brian McDonald and aunt Dianna Pierce.

Jaron...

Aug 19, 2018

Estel Edward Jackson, 88, of Lower George’s Creek Road, Lonaconing died on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born on May 18, 1930 he was the son of the late Edward H. Jackson and Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” (Michael) Jackson.

He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Margie (Grove) Jackson on April 14,...

Aug 19, 2018

Robert Eugene Winebrenner, 72, of Cemetery Road, Lonaconing died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his residence. Born March 23, 1946 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late John Winebrenner and Mary (Kunkle) Winebrenner.

He was preceded in death by his wife Delma Lou Winebrenner on February 17, 2017 and a brother John Winebrenner.

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Aug 5, 2018

Mary Jo Barclay Wilmoth, 91, of Lonaconing died August 5, 2018 at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on November 8, 1926 in Gilmore, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie (McGowan) Mills.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Wilmoth, George Washington Barclay the father of her children,...