Obituaries

Mar 4, 2022

Michael Teel Criss, 72, of Clarksburg, MD, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Holy Cross Hospital in Germantown, MD, surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Teel Criss, and mother, Hazel Delores (Zierke) Criss.  He is survived by his wife, Marcia (Rankin) Criss; daughter Lena Pettay and husband Bo of Fayetteville,...

Feb 28, 2022

John R. Merrbaugh Jr., 91, of Lonaconing MD, passed away on February 28, 2022 at Sterling Care Nursing Home, Frostburg, MD.

Born in Lonaconing, MD to John and Barbara Merrbaugh, he was the youngest of his family.  Growing up, John attended Central High School, and served in the Army motor pool for two years after graduation where...

Feb 25, 2022

Leah Jo Marsh, 95, of Watercliff Street, Lonaconing, died Friday, February 25, 2022 at her residence. Born on July 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Dudley and Ruth (Miller) Dudley Chapman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Abbott Marsh, two sisters, Bettie LaJoie and Florence Ann McPhee; a daughter-in-law, Merillee...

Feb 24, 2022

Betty Lou McIndoe passed on to eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation where she had been undergoing rehabilitation with the goal of returning to her West Main Street, Lonaconing home.  Betty had been a rehabilitation patient since February 1, 2022 after transferring from UPMC Western Maryland Hospital...

Feb 15, 2022

Ruben “Buck” William Bittinger, 68, of Lower George’s Creek Road, Lonaconing, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born in Washington D.C. on December 29, 1953 he was the son of Mary (Marshall) Bittinger and the late Ruben Bittinger.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Bittinger.

Ruben worked as...

Feb 10, 2022

Kathryn Ann Stakem Shearer, 84, of Midland, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her home.

Born August 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Catherine (Canty) Stakem. She was married to Paul Gene Shearer on May 3, 1959, who preceded her in death on November 11, 2017. She was...

Jan 21, 2022

Linda Gail (Hyde) O’Haver, 72, of Bucks Hill Road, Lonaconing died Friday, January 21, 2022 at her residence. Born on March 5, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Rosella (Smith) Hyde.

Linda was Methodist by faith and a 1967 graduate of Valley High School. She worked at the Schwab’s sewing factory for 26...

Jan 20, 2022

Lee Ann Durst, 69, of Detmold Street, Lonaconing died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on December 16, 1952 in Cumberland she was the daughter of the late John “Buck” Warnick and Norma (Dohm) Warnick.

She was preceded in death by her brother, James Warnick.

Lee Ann was a 1970 graduate...

Jan 9, 2022

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Kidwell, 75, of Pershing Street, Lonaconing went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home. Born on September 19, 1946 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Annie Bogie.

Peggy was a 1964 graduate of Valley High School. She was a devoted mother and loved her family...

Jan 7, 2022

Anna Bishop, 83, of Oakland died January 7, 2022 at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland. Born on November 17, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Alban Bishop and Bessie Jones (Ritchie) Bishop.

She was preceded in death by an uncle, Robert Ritchie, two sisters, Martha Gross and Arra Bishop and two nephews Robert Gross and...

Jan 6, 2022

Shirley Marie Robertson, 88, passed away January 6, 2022 at  Mountain City Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Frostburg.

Born on August 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jesse C. Warnick and Florence Etta (Bittinger) Warnick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Robertson in 1986; sisters Geraldine Sigler, Freda Thomas, Mayme...

Jan 1, 2022

John “Tom” Thomas Shockey, 72, of Rockville Street, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland. Born on February 9, 1949 he was the son of the late Thomas E. Shockey and Wanda J. (Wilson) Shockey.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanie Shockey on February 8, 2020 and a daughter-in-law, Tammie...

Dec 26, 2021

Jeffery Allen Edwards, 64, of Rawlings, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at his residence. Born on October 14, 1957 in Jersey Shore, PA he was the son of the late Melvin L. Edwards and Florence M. (Cline) Edwards.

Jeffery was a 1975 graduate of Lock Haven High School and attended Williamsport...

Dec 20, 2021

Annette Kenner, 57, of Kenner Lane, Midland went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 20, 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born on June 3, 1964 in Keyser, WV she was the daughter of Joan Fazenbaker of Lonaconing and the late Grover Fazenbaker.

Annette was a member of...

Dec 12, 2021

Robert William Roberston Sr., 84, of Old Legislative Road, Frostburg, died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his residence. Born on February 5, 1937 in Barton he was the son of the late James Joseph Robertson and Bertha Katherine (Broadwater) Robertson.

He was preceded in death by five siblings.

Robert was a veteran of the U.S....

Nov 28, 2021

William James Whiteman, 83, of Upper Georges Creek Road, Frostburg, died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home. Born on January 6, 1938 in Klondike he was the son of the late William Whiteman and Jessie (McGee) Whiteman.

He was preceded in death by two siblings, Donna Sexton and Catherine Payne.

William was a member...