Obituaries

Dec 27, 2017

Wendell Scott “Scotty” Wilhelm, 73, formerly of Lonaconing, passed away on December 27, 2017 at his home in Keedysville, MD. Scotty was born on November 5, 1944 in Lonaconing to the late Scott Olin Wilhelm and Laura (Durst) Wilhelm.

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Dec 24, 2017

Simone Alice Moore, 89, of Seldom Seen Road, Lonaconing died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born on June 24, 1928 in France, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alice Goveart.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Don Moore; two children, Raymond Moore and Vivian Moore...

Dec 24, 2017

Margaret Jane Crawford, 87, of East Main Street, Lonaconing died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Egle Nursing Home. Born on July 20, 1930 in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Charles Raymond Barnes and Myrtle Marie (Beeman) Barnes.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Sherman Richard Crawford, Sr. on...

Dec 17, 2017

Dionn Nicol, 71, of Robin Street, Lonaconing died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on April 24, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Harold Binnix and Mary (Klosterman) Binnix.

She was preceded in death by two siblings, Mary Jo Dorsey and Harold J. Binnix.

Dionn loved shopping,...

Dec 6, 2017

Sarah Elizabeth Cesnick, 76, of Paradise Street, Midland died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on November 9, 1941 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Leo Kenney and Edna (Loar) Kenney.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Fonce Kenney and a sister, Ann Mills....

Nov 26, 2017

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Ida Catherine “Virginia” Smith, 84, of Frederick and formerly of Lonaconing, died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Community Living Inc. Born on October 6, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Elmer Porter Smith and Mary Christina Marie (Broadwater) Smith.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Edison, Melvin, Charlie, Harold...

Nov 22, 2017

Gilbert Donald Wilhelm, Sr.,76,  of Lancaster Hill Road, Lonaconing died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Born on August 27, 1941 at home he was the son of the late Leonard Wilhelm, Sr. and Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm. He was one of 19 children.

He was preceded in death by two sisters Hazel Layman, Twila...

Nov 17, 2017

Harry Richard Williamson, Jr., 65, died Friday, November 17, 2017 at Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. Born on October 12, 1952 in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Harry Richard Williamson and Rosalie (Lynch) Williamson.

He was preceded in death by a nephew Scott Broadwater.

Harry was a 1970 graduate of Valley High School....

Nov 12, 2017

Virginia Waneda Lee Smith passed away at peace on November 12, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James H. Lee and Ethel Isabel Myers Lee and the wife of the late Edgar M.  Smith, Jr. for 61 years.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, James L. Lee, Donald E. Lee and Robert E....

Nov 11, 2017

Judge James S. Getty, Sr. of Cumberland, died November 11, 2017 at the age of 96.

Born March 7, 1921, in Lonaconing, MD, he was the son of the late Dr. Gorman E. Getty, Sr. and Verna (Schuyler) Getty. Judge Getty was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Glover Getty, his brothers, Gorman Eugene and...

Nov 11, 2017

Paul G. Shearer died on November 11, 2017, after a brief illness. Born on June 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Leroy “Bud” Shearer and Isabel (Yates) Shearer. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Junior Yates and his brother-in-law, Eugene “Buddy” Thrasher.

Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years,...

Nov 10, 2017

Jaxson William Smith, infant son of Robert William Smith and Hope Louise McFarland of Westernport died on November 10, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, David Allan Smith and maternal grandfather, Orrie Starr Zais.

Together with his parents he is also survived by seven...

Oct 28, 2017

Catharine Ellen Payne, 82, of Oakwood Street, Cresaptown died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on February 17, 1935 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of Catharine (McGee) Whiteman and the late William “Bill” Whiteman.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Harold Bray, her second husband, Francis...

Oct 23, 2017

John C. “Mouse” Thomas II, 76, of Bartlett Run Road, Barton, passed away at home on October 23, 2017 with his wife and family by his side. He was born at Reeves Clinic in Westernport on April 26, 1941 to the late William “Daddy Bill” Thomas and Freda (Warnick) Thomas of Moscow, MD.

Additionally he was preceded...

Oct 21, 2017

Onas H. Hanekamp went to be with God on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at his home with his wife and son at his side. Born on October 10, 1946 in Cumberland he was the son of the late Onas D. Hanekamp and Beulah (Teter) Hanekamp.

He was preceded in death by his first wife JaneAnn (Evans) Hanekamp....

Oct 16, 2017

Marshall Alan Hadley, 62, of Douglas Avenue, Lonaconing died Monday, October 16, 2017. Born on June 19, 1955 he was the son of Lois (Marshall) Hadley and the late Robert Todd “Jake” Hadley.

He was a 1974 graduate of Valley High School and attended the Vocational-Technical School for auto mechanics. He was employed by Closetmaid, Grantsville. Marshall...

Oct 11, 2017

On October 11, 2017 Tausha Marie Powell passed on from this life into the loving arms of her mother at the gates of heaven.  The miracle of Tausha’s life began on March 12, 1985 in Morgantown, WV.

She was preceded in death by her mother Charlotte Marie Williams, maternal grandmother Bonnie J. Buskirk, paternal grandfather Charles “Dude”...

Sep 30, 2017

Dorothy Jane (Duckworth) Robosson, 77, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2017. She was born on April 25, 1940 to the late Lawson and Bea Duckworth.

She was married to Joseph Robosson Sr. for 43 years. Together their children and spouses are, Sheri and Bill Croston Graffius, Jacki and Pete...

Sep 10, 2017

Theodore Frederick (Rick) Black, Jr. at 70 years of age, an astounding husband, father, brother and friend passed to eternal life Sunday, September 10, 2017 on a bright sunny clear morning in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD after being diagnosed in June 2016 with dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory muscle disease. Rick was an organ donor but due to...

Sep 1, 2017

Ellsworth Vernon Green, 98, of Lonaconing died Friday, September 1, 2017 at WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center, Frostburg. Born on December 11, 1918 in Barton he was the son of the late Ira Oscar Green and Elizabeth Jane (Robertson) Green.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Elizabeth (Klipstein) Green on May 14, 1999...