Obituaries
Roger Lee Pierce
Oct 28, 2023
Roger Lee Pierce, 75, of Avilton Lonaconing Road, Lonaconing, died surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on May 4, 1948 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late Clara E. Pierce.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dianna L. Pierce, a grandson, Jaron McDonald and a sister,...
Gary Joe Cooper
Oct 16, 2023
Gary Joe Cooper, 71, of Seldom Seen Road, Lonaconing and Laurel Lane, Swanton died Monday, October 16, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on October 20, 1951 he was the son of the late George “Gary” Cooper and Mary (Timney) Cooper.
Gary was a 1969 graduate of Valley High School and he retired from NBCI, where he worked...
Gregory Lynn Wamsley
Oct 9, 2023
Gregory Lynn Wamsley, 68, of Big Lane, Midland died Monday, October 9, 2023 at his residence. Born on February 3, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles Wamsley and Regina (Twigg) Wamsley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Wamsley on May 30, 2022 and his brother, Terry “Wiggy” Wamsley.
Greg was a graduate of...
Donna Virginia McKenzie
Oct 7, 2023
Donna Virginia McKenzie passed away on October 7, 2023 at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones in her home. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her final hospice days would not have been possible without a very special person and the unconditional love of Doranne. The special visits, calls and...
Raymond Verl Drew
Sep 28, 2023
Raymond Verl Drew, 86, of Little Run Road, Midlothian, passed away at home on Thursday, September 28, 2023 with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter by his side. Born on November 2, 1936, he was the son of the late Ernest Drew and Zella Elizabeth (Negley) Drew.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Eileen (Crowe) Drew...
Colleen Virginia Llewellyn
Sep 7, 2023
Colleen Virginia (Bittinger) Llewellyn, 89, of Jackson Mountain, Lonaconing, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on September 16, 1933 in Lonaconing at her grandparents, Chester and Media Green’s home, to Elmer Bittinger and Clara (Green) Pierce.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Stephen Llewellyn, on March 17, 2011 and great-nephew, Jaron...
Alexander Jacob Dolly
Sep 3, 2023
Alexander Jacob Dolly, 2, of Westernport, passed away September 3, 2023 at home. Born on June 16, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland, he was the son of Laci Dolly and Dalton Colmer and Shane Sarver.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Pat Wright and great-grandfather, Roy Dolly and grandmother, Nicola Anna Haines.
Alex loved trains,...
Michael Paul Murphy
Aug 31, 2023
Michael Paul Murphy, 49, of Lonaconing, died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Cumberland Healthcare Center. Born on January 28, 1974 in Appleton, Wisconsin he was the son of the late Cal and Mary Murphy.
Michael had worked in sales for Kohl Building Supply. He enjoyed, grilling, cooking and deep-sea fishing.
He is survived by his children, Jaden Rosales and...
Sarah Jane Green
Aug 24, 2023
Sarah Jane Green, 80, of Midland, died Thursday, August 24, 2023 surrounded by family at Devlin Manor, Cumberland. Born on June 8, 1943 in Gilmore, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Mary Jane (Reid) Blubaugh.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Barbara Ann and a grandson, Joshua Thompson.
Sarah Jane retired from the...
William Eugene Ritchey
Aug 12, 2023
William Eugene Ritchey, 80, of Frostburg, died Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Sterling Care, Frostburg. Born on April 3, 1943 in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late James Laird Ritchey and Nancy Alice (Spiker) Ritchey.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years on August 10, 2022, Prescilla Jane (Walters) Ritchey, joining her...
Paul C. Nolan, Jr.
Aug 11, 2023
Paul C. Nolan, Jr. went to join the Lord on August 11, 2023 after passing peacefully at home. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Susan Nolan, his daughter, Paula Brackett and son-in law Samuel Brackett, and stepchildren Susan Deniker and husband Jeff Deniker, Scott Llewellyn and wife Donna Llewellyn, and Michael Llewellyn and wife Shawn Golden-Llewellyn.
Paul was a devoted grandfather to...
Beverly Ruth Cadwallader
Aug 5, 2023
Beverly Ruth (Iser) Cadwallader, 84, of Miners Avenue, Frostburg died peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at her daughter’s home, Gilmore, MD.
Born on February 20, 1939 in Dawson, MD. She was the daughter of the late Leonard E. Iser Sr. and Bessie (Taylor) Grant, step-mother, Jeanette (Phillips) Iser and step-father, Marshall Grant.
She was preceded in death by...
Judy Elaine Ravenscroft
Jul 30, 2023
Judy Elaine Ravenscroft, 74, of Lonaconing Street, Midland, died Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Peace Healthcare, Frostburg. Born on September 22, 1948 in Modesto, CA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Duckworth and Dorothy (Burke) Duckworth.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cathy born in 1968 and two of her sisters, Joyce Little and...
Phillip Allen Whiteman Sr.
Jun 29, 2023
Phillip Allen Whiteman Sr., 83, of Savage River, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at home with his family by his side. Born on September 20, 1939 in Woodland, he was the son of the late William Irwin Whiteman and Catherine (McGee) Whiteman.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Ellen Payne and Donna Jean Sexton and a brother, William...
Phyllis Rankin
Jun 24, 2023
Phyllis Jean Rankin, of Lonaconing, MD died June 24, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital in Cumberland, MD. She was born September 13, 1931, in Lonaconing, daughter of the late Raymond and Maria (Jones) Goodwin.
Phyllis was married to the late Calvin Rankin of Defiance, PA. His death in 2014 ended a marriage of 64 years. In...
Gordon Cameron
Jun 12, 2023
Gordon Staup Cameron, 78, of Lonaconing, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on February 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Arch Cameron and Edna (Staup) Cameron.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Cameron, and Marvin Cameron. He was the last...
Anna Gowans
Jun 10, 2023
Anna Lee (Boyd) Gowans, 96, of Lonaconing, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on March 27, 1927 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Edward Frederick Boyd and Edith Grace (Patton) Boyd.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James P. Gowans...
Barbara Fickes
Jun 8, 2023
Barbara Fickes, 74, of Sterling Care Nursing Home, Frostburg, died Thursday, June 8, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on March 9, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Carl Thomas and Nellie (Beeman) Thomas.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Jack Matthews and her...
James "Jimmy" Reno
Jun 7, 2023
James “Jimmy” William Reno, 46, of Midland, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore after suffering through several illnesses and health issues since he was a child. Born on March 5, 1977 in Cumberland he was the son of Barbara Jean (Robertson) Reno and the late Charles Edward Reno.
Jimmy was preceded in death...
Charlotte Zais
May 27, 2023
Charlotte Zais, 65, died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on September 8, 1956 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles and Honeybee Rishel.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jaxson and three siblings, Charmayne, Beverly, and Randy Rishel. Charlotte enjoyed playing bingo and loved spending time with...
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