Obituaries

Feb 12, 2019

Carl Wayne Schurg Sr., 74, of Methodist Church Street, Midland died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born in Midland on November 27, 1944 he was the son of the late Raymond Schurg and Virginia Dolly (Hunt) Schurg.

He was preceded in death by two brothers Edward and Dale Schurg.

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Feb 9, 2019

Arra M. Bishop, 85, of Sam Snead Circle, Oakland, died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Dennett Road Manor, Oakland. Born in Lonaconing on October 8, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Alban and Bessie (Ritchie) Bishop.

She was preceded in death by a sister Martha Gross and two nephews Robert and Michael Gross.

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Feb 8, 2019

William Wesley Nightingale, 88, of McCulloh Street, Frostburg died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Rest Assured Assisted Living, Meyersdale, PA. Born on June 7, 1930 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late Daniel Nightingale and Agnes (Thompson) Nightingale.

He was preceded in death by his wife Donnie Nightingale, grandson Keith Nightingale, two sisters Norma Jean...

Feb 4, 2019

Herbert Franklin Crawford, 84, of Wright Street, Frostburg died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born on August 14, 1934 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late Joseph Crawford and Myrtle (Fazenbaker) Crawford.

He was preceded in death by his son Steven Crawford in 2001 and his beloved wife Betty Crawford...

Jan 28, 2019

Alice Marion Cunningham, went to be with her Lord, Monday, January 28, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center with a few of her many friends by her side. She is celebrating her birthday, with ice cream cake and her favorite uncle George Kern’s, whom she loved dearly, in Heaven today.

She was born in Baltimore to...

Jan 8, 2019

Warren “Whiz” E. Foote, 74, of Main Street Lonaconing went to join his family in heaven on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Born on July 15, 1944 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late James Foote and Blanche (Wilson) Foote.

He was preceded in death by five brothers Jim, Bud, John, Charlie and Walter Foote and...

Dec 26, 2018

Golda Vivian “Pat” (Marrical) Thomas died peacefully surrounded by her family in Petoskey, Michigan on December 26, 2018. She was 95 years old.  Vivian was born on May 3, 1923 in Thayer, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Nicholas Elsworth and Blanche Marrical.  Vivian is survived by her sister Patti Sindt of mission Viejo, California and two very...

Dec 23, 2018

Rachel Marie Weber, 86, of Lonaconing passed away peacefully December 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing.  Born on February 5, 1932 in Cumberland she was the daughter of the late Jane Marshall of Lonaconing.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Weber Sr. on October 12, 2007.

Dec 1, 2018

Edna Eichhorn, 90, of Lonaconing died on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. Born on January 1, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Alexander Lashbaugh and Margaret (Weber) Lashbaugh. She was preceded in death by her husband August Edward Eichhorn in 1987 and a granddaughter Skylar Eichhorn. Her son Thomas Eichhorn...

Nov 29, 2018

Harriet Watkinson Hutcheson, 93, of Lonaconing died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. Born on June 10, 1925 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late John Henry Watkinson and Eva (Shockey) Watkinson.

She was preceded in death by her husband Simeon Howard Hutcheson Jr. on October 6, 1998,...

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...