Obituaries

Jul 3, 2017

James “Bob” Robert Booth, 77, of Broadway Street, Midland died Monday, July 3, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on May 13, 1940 in Frostburg he was the son of the late John “Dobs” Booth.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Thomasine Booth and his son Daniel Booth.

Bob...

Jun 26, 2017

LaVale, MD

John Joseph Ford, 63, of Richard Way, LaVale died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on November 16, 1952 in Baltimore he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Ford.

He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Ford.

He was catholic...

Jun 25, 2017

Blaine Joseph Wilhelm, 76, of Lancaster Hill Road, Lonaconing died surrounded by his family on  Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland.  Born on June 3, 1941 he was the son of the late Thomas Wilhelm and Hilda (Minnick) Wilhelm.

He was preceded in death by his son Gary Wilhelm, great-grandson Owen Close,...

Jun 14, 2017

William “Quack” E. Gardner, 76, of Keyser, WV and formerly of Lonaconing passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his residence. Born on August 4, 1940 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late William G. Gardner and Sarah (Shockey) Gardner.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Rosie (Hughes) Gardner and...

Jun 3, 2017

Heather Ann Creegan, 33, of Lonaconing died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland. Born in Cumberland on March 19, 1984 she was the daughter of Scott Creegan of Florida and Dina (Foote) Creegan of Lonaconing.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, James Foote and Paul Creegan.

Heather was Catholic...

May 18, 2017

Pearl Virginia Buckholtz, 93, of Lonaconing died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Egle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lonaconing. Born on November 27, 1923 in Midland she was the daughter of the late William Shearer and Gertrude (Brandlen) Shearer.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Edward Buckholtz, Jr, siblings Minnie Thomas, Shirley Beal, Leroy Shearer,...

May 16, 2017

Travis Michael Moore, 27, of Donegal, PA and formerly of Barton, MD died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at home. Born on October 11, 1989 in Cumberland he was the son of Brenda Gattens and the late Roger Dale Moore.

Travis loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and attending truck pulls.

Apr 26, 2017

Steven Allen O’Haver Sr., 60, of Railroad Street, Midland died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 24, 1956 in Cumberland was the son of the late Olin O’Haver and Rosie (McKenzie) O’Haver.

He was preceded in death by a son Steven Allen O’Haver Jr. and two brothers Johnny...

Apr 12, 2017

Carolyn Francis Dolly, 73, a resident of Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frostburg died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on March 10, 1944 in Keyser, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Frances Leroy Grove and Anna (O’Haver) Colmer.

She was preceded in death by an infant son...

Apr 12, 2017

David “Punky” Wayne Darr, 53, of Lonaconing died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his residence. Born on October 31, 1963 in Keyser, WV he was the son of the late Roger Darr and Vitalis E. (Henry) Darr.

He was preceded in death by twin sisters Mary Lea Darr and Marie Lynn Darr,  a brother James Darr and...

Apr 8, 2017

Naomi A. Grove, 96, of Frostburg Heights died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on March 7, 1921 in Carlos she was the daughter of the late Charles A. Wade and Jeanette (Filer) Wade.

She was preceded in death by her husband George P. Grove in February of 1974 and her...

Apr 7, 2017

James Thomas Bean, Jr. was born July 10, 1952 and died April 7, 2017. Jimmie T. was preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas Bean, Sr. and O. LeMoyne Sigler Hamilton Bean, two brothers-in-law, Donald M. Green, Sr. and Paul D. McFarlane, and an infant nephew, Robert A. McFarlane. Jimmie T. is survived by two sisters and one...

Apr 7, 2017

Joshua Lee Thompson, 23, of Bedford Street, Cumberland died Friday, April 7, 2017. Born on February 3, 1994 in Cumberland he was the son of  Roxann (Green) Thompson of Cumberland and Paul Thompson and wife Taryn also of Cumberland.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Frederick Lee Thompson and his great-grandmother and best friend NanNan...

Apr 7, 2017

James C. Magruder, 76, of Gilmore died Friday, April 7, 2017. Born on March 2, 1941 in Barton he was the son of the late James and Leona (Fazenbaker) Magruder.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Alma (Mackley) Magruder, a son Bradley Jones, a granddaughter Elizabeth Magruder and his brother Marshall Magruder.

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Apr 6, 2017

Norman Alvie Jacobs, 84, a resident of Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on March 11, 1933 in Garrett County he was the son of the late William Alvie Jacobs and Bertha (Green) Jacobs.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Elaine (Wiland)...

Mar 23, 2017

To know him is to love him. Let us share his story. Adam Morgan Stott, passed away in his childhood home on March 23, 2017. After a long battle with mental illness and addiction, Adam’s chains have been broken and he is free and at peace.

Born August 10, 1988, Adam was the beloved son of Chuck...

Mar 20, 2017

Aleck S. Evans, 95, of Jackson Run Road, Lonaconing died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on May 28, 1921 in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Benjamin H. Evans and Mary (Smith) Evans. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Benjamin H. Evans II, John “Jack” H....

Mar 16, 2017

Gary Hunter Majors, 88, of Frostburg went to be with his Lord Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on December 12, 1928 in Washington DC he was the son of the late Leslie and Dorothy (Williams) Majors. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Ray. He graduated from McKinley High in Washington...

Feb 17, 2017

Delma Lou Winebrenner, 61, of Cemetery Road, Lonaconing died Friday, February 17, 2017 at her residence. Born on December 27, 1955 in Cumberland she was the daughter of the late Samuel Tipton and Mildred (Garlitz) Tipton. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Darlene and Jim Rae. Delma was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Westernport....

Feb 16, 2017

Donna Lee Michaels, 76, of Pekin Street, Nikep died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born on November 22, 1940 in Cumberland she was the daughter of the late John Howard O’Haver and Rosa Edna (Broadwater) O’Haver. She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy William Michaels on February 19, 2008 and five of her...