Obituaries

Margaret Longshore

Margaret Longshore

Nov 11, 2012

Margaret E. (Morton) Longshore, 80, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at home in Palm Coast, Florida.  She was born June 28, 1932 in Midland, Maryland, daughter of the late Marshall and Julia (Taylor) Morton. She graduated from Beall High School in Frostburg, MD, and King’s Daughters Hospital School of Nursing in Martinsburg, WV.  She lived and worked in Catonsville, MD for many...

Mary Kepner

Mary Kepner

Nov 9, 2012

Mary Timney Kepner, 94, of West Main Street, Lonaconing and formerly of Williamsport, PA went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2012 at her residence with her caretaker, Ellie, holding her hand and singing her favorite song "Just as I Am".  Born on December 17, 1917 in Moscow, MD she was the daughter of the late Alexander Timney...

Paul Thrasher

Paul Thrasher

Oct 29, 2012

Mr. Paul David Thrasher, 83, of Kissimmee., FL. passed away on Monday, October 29th, 2012 at his residence. He was the husband of Sheila Thrasher. Paul was born in Midland, MD on March 16, 1929, the son of Pansy (Fazenbaker) and Nelson Thrasher. He served in the US Air Force. Paul's passions were Golf and the Washington Redskins. Along with...

Scott "Polish" Broadwater

Scott "Polish" Broadwater

Oct 24, 2012

Scott “Polish” Clinton Broadwater, 47, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center with his loving companion and family at his side.  Scott was born August 31, 1965.  He was the son of Gerald Broadwater Sr., Gilmore, and Carol Donald, Lonaconing.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Rosalie and Harry Williamson,...

Norma Alexander

Norma Alexander

Oct 20, 2012

Midland, MD Norma Shearer Alexander, 85, formerly of Railroad Street, Midland died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. Born on April 29, 1927 in Midland she was the daughter of the late David Shearer and Mary E. (Johnson) Shearer. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Alexander in April of 1981, two...

Jeremy Snyder

Jeremy Snyder

Oct 1, 2012

Jeremy Nicholas Snyder of Thurmont MD, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 1, 2012, after many years of battling asthma. Born January 8, 1982, he loved fishing, all animals and was passionate about computer software security development, which earned him a US patent. Survived by his parents, Gary Snyder and Vivian Enfante-Snyder of Thurmont, Jeremy was one of their rays...

Thomas Clarke

Thomas Clarke

Sep 21, 2012

Thomas John Clarke, 64 of Lonaconing, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012, at home surrounded by his family. Tom’s passing was truly a reflection of his life.  He was brave beyond belief and wanted everyone to know that he never gave up.  His faith in God led him to a peaceful place.  He comforted those who...

June Ashby

June Ashby

Aug 31, 2012

June Joy Ashby, 87, of Keyser, WV died Aug 31, 2012 at Potomac Valley Hospital. Born July 22, 1925 at Purgittsville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bert Helman and Martha E. (Arnold) Helman. She was preceded in death her daughter Michelle Joy Ashby. June was a former employee of Celanese Fibers Corp., Penn Ventilator, of Keyser, WV....

Alberta Hutcheson

Alberta Hutcheson

Aug 31, 2012

Alberta Marie (Crowe) Hutcheson 88 of Laramie, WY died August 31, 2012 at her residence. Born at Cleveland, OH Feb. 28, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Alma Belle Crowe, She was preceded in death by her husband Wm. Henry Hutcheson and son Craig Albert Hutcheson. Alberta was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lonaconing, MD...

Catherine Winters

Catherine Winters

Aug 21, 2012

Catherine Jane (Ravenscroft) Winters, 64, of Thomas Hill Road, Midland went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.  Born on November 14, 1947 in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Wilson Ravenscroft and Annabelle Howatt (McKinley) Ravenscroft. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters, Hubert M. Warnick, William...

John Eagan

John Eagan

Aug 11, 2012

Formally of Midland, MD John Michael (Mickey) Eagan passed away at his home in Las Vagas NV, August 11, 2012. He was born October 10, 1942 and grew up in Midland, MD. He graduated from Valley High school, class of 1960, Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) class of 1964, and attended the University of Deleware. He lived in Newark,...

William King

William King

Jul 8, 2012

William Dale King, 84, of Cunningham Drive, Cumberland (Glen Oaks) died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the residence of his niece in Finzel, MD.  He was born in Connellsville, PA on February 4, 1928. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane King on August 1, 2004. He worked as pipe fitter in the shipyard for Bethlehem Steel. He...

Catherine Cook

Catherine Cook

Jul 6, 2012

Catherine Arlene Cook, 73, of Florida Way, Lonaconing died Friday, July 6, 2012 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born in Westernport on July 30, 1938 she was the daughter of the late, James Jones and Mary Catherine (Gardner) Jones. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Archie and Violet Cook, sister-in-law, Ruth Jones and nephew,...

Wilbur Fischer

Wilbur Fischer

Jul 4, 2012

Wilbur Ludwig Fischer, 79, of Madisonville,  TX, died July 4, 2012 at his residence. Born in St. Louis, MO on July 7, 1932 he was the son of the late, Ludwig A. Fischer and Jennice (Montgomery) Fischer. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Fischer. Wilbur was U.S. Veteran severing his country as a U.S. Marine for eight years.  He...

Judy Ravenscroft

Judy Ravenscroft

Jul 3, 2012

Judy Ann Ravenscroft, 72, of Upper Paradise St, Midland died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born in Midland on September 30, 1939 she was the daughter of the late George Elmer Robertson and Loretta May (Fair) Robertson. Judy was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, Midland and a member of the Sodality. She...

Amy Miller

Amy Miller

Jun 8, 2012

Amy Althea  Miller, 84, of Westernport, died June 8, 2012 at Moran Manor Nursing Home, Westernport. Born on September 28, 1927 in Westernport she was the daughter of the late William Burtwell Miller and Bessie (Clark) Miller. She was preceded in death by two siblings, Bonnie Jean Miller and Calvin Burtwell Miller. Amy was a farmer and had only lived away...

Colleen Beeman Kuhn

Colleen Beeman Kuhn

Jun 5, 2012

Colleen Goodwin Beeman Kuhn, 93, died June 5, 2012 at The Elizabeth Scott Community Nursing Home Maumee, Ohio. Born May 16, 1919 in Lonaconing, Maryland to Raymond and Maria Goodwin, she was the second oldest of 5 siblings. Known as ‘Cody’, she was a great sprinter who grew up to be a beautiful woman who absolutely loved ballroom dancing. Colleen...

Zella Keenan

Zella Keenan

Jun 1, 2012

Zella May Keenan, 67, of Linda Way, LaVale died Friday, June 1, 2012 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland.  Born on April 15, 1945 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Ocie Kitzmiller and May Alice (Warnick) Kitzmiller. She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Ellsworth "Bud" Kitzmiller, Harry Kitzmiller, Calvin Kitzmiller and James Kitzmiller. Zella...

William Morgan

William Morgan

May 30, 2012

William "Goat" George Morgan, 65, of Upper Georges Creek Road, Frostburg died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on July 28, 1946 in National he was the son of the late William Morgan and Freda (Leader) Morgan. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Russell Morgan and Glenn Morgan and one sister,...

John "J.B" Beeman

John "J.B" Beeman

May 6, 2012

John "J.B." Leroy Beeman, 66, of Jackson Street, Lonaconing died Sunday, May 6, 2012 at his residence. Born on September 28, 1945 he was the son of the late Clarence "Turk" Beeman and Helen (Nicol) Beeman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Josephine Beeman. J.B. worked in the home improvement business with Ritchie Home Improvement for many years....

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