Obituaries
Diona Kay Andrews
Jan 3, 2024
Early Wednesday morning, January 3, 2024, Diona Kay (Getson) Andrews walked through Heaven’s Gate, perfect and fully restored. She was born on April 26, 1948 to the late William F. and Mary C. (Lambert) Getson, and was the “big sister” of the late Terrance “Mike” Getson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She attended Central...
Jane Blair Kroll
Dec 31, 2023
Jane Blair Kroll, 85, of Fort Ashby, WV died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on December 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Blair.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Kroll on May 2, 2015 and two brothers, Richard and Stuart Blair.
Jane was a...
Charles Alexander Hausrath
Dec 23, 2023
Charles Alexander Hausrath, 85, of Fort Ashby, WV died Saturday, December 23, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on April 25, 1938 he was the son of the late Charles Leslie Hausrath and Helen Marie (Myers) Hausrath.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Burke and Carol Bittner and his beloved wife, Wanita (Clark) Hausrath.
Charles...
Barbara Lee Hamilton
Dec 21, 2023
Barbara Lee Hamilton, 82, of Lonaconing, was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Pauline (Springer) Hamilton.
Barbara is survived by her brother, Robert W. Hamilton and his wife Nancy, LaVale. She is also survived by her nephew, Robert C. Hamilton and his wife Kathryn, Chantilly, VA and Carrie Breakey and her husband, Matthew, Morgantown, WV. Barbara is...
Patricia Ann Galbraith
Dec 18, 2023
Patricia Ann Galbraith, 88, formerly of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023 at her Frostburg residence, she was surrounded by family the last week of her life. Born on August 28, 1935 in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Milton Brickhill and Jessie (Boyd) Brickhill.
She was preceded in...
Perry Wayne Thomas
Dec 16, 2023
Perry “Doc” Wayne Thomas, 65, of Pike Road, Barton died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at home. Born on May 12, 1958 in Frostburg he was the son of the late Charles Eugene Thomas and Anna Lee (Timney) Thomas.
Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Randy, and Scott Thomas, brother-in-law, Dan Sloan and...
Arthur Sheppard Lawrence
Dec 8, 2023
Arthur Sheppard Lawrence, 85, of Lonaconing, Maryland and formerly of Bonita Springs, Florida died Friday December 8, 2023 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. Born in Brooklyn, New York on March 10, 1938, he was the son of the late David and Lillian Lawrence. Arthur was preceded in death by his three siblings, Ralph, Eva and Paul, and a grandson...
Raymond Thomas Steele
Nov 7, 2023
Raymond Thomas Steele, 86, of Charlestown Road, Lonaconing died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Moran Manor. Born on October 4, 1937 in Lonaconing he was the son of the late David Steele and Lennie Mae (Pifer) Steele.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Steele on September 2, 2021 and a grandson, Shaen Smith.
Ray was a...
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...

