Obituaries

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...

Nov 3, 2021

Jo Ann Sloan, 85, of Lonaconing died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on March 7, 1936 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Leo Joseph Carter Sr. and Josephine Marie (Knapp) Carter.

She was preceded in death by two siblings, Sandy Smith and Leo Carter Jr.

Jo Ann...

Oct 25, 2021

Michael Douglas Dunn, 52 of Lonaconing, passed away peacefully October 25, 2021 at his residence with his daughter by his side. He had suffered with pancreatic cancer since February of this year.

Mike was born in Cumberland on August 9, 1969 to Terry Shockey and the late Donna (Dunn) Shockey of Lonaconing.

Along with his...

Oct 19, 2021

Ruth Lee (Buskirk) Spiker, 90, formerly of Lonaconing, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Allegany Health, Cumberland. Born on January 26,1931 in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late James and Rose (Elkins) Buskirk.

She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Spiker, a daughter Donna Walbert and three siblings Mary, Carl and Dewey.

Sep 27, 2021

Dona Mae Broadwater, 81 of Broad Street, Midland died Monday, September 27, 2021 at Sterling Care, Frostburg. Born on October 27, 1939 in Lonaconing she was the daughter of the late Mark Pase and Ethel (Moyer) Pase.

Dona was a 1958 graduate of Valley High School and a homemaker. She enjoyed painting ceramics and watching soap operas....

Sep 11, 2021

Tiffani Lynn (Wilt) Spiker, 43, of Westernport died on September 11, 2021 at Ruby Memorial, Morgantown. Born on November 29, 1977 in Cumberland she was the daughter of Keith Wilt of Lonaconing and Pam McKenzie of Frostburg.

Tiffani was a 1995 graduate of Westmar High School and had worked at Moran Manor, Westernport as a Certified Nursing...

Sep 8, 2021

Mary F. Lee, 84, of Skyline Drive, Barton died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her home peacefully in her sleep. Born on September 22, 1936 in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Shriver and Mary (Beeman) Shriver.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee on February 23, 1989.

Mary...

Sep 2, 2021

Mary Lucille Steele, 79, of Charlestown Road, Lonaconing, died September 2, 2021 at Sterling Care, Frostburg. Born on September 18, 1941 in Detmold, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Charles William Poland and Sarah Marie (Coleman) Poland.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ivan Lee and Charles David Poland and one grandson, Shaen...

Aug 26, 2021

Marie Savage Riley, 98, of Lonaconing, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Egle Nursing and Rehab. Born on April 4, 1923, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late P.R. Savage and Mary (Atkinson) Savage. She was preceded in death by her son, Morgan Scott Riley; great-grandson, Brennen Riley; and her siblings, Russell Savage, William Savage, Scott Savage,...

Aug 26, 2021

"Together Again"

Joan L. (Major) Hershberger, 90, of Jackson Street, Lonaconing, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her residence. Born on February 10, 1931 in Highland Park, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. Major and Mabel (Bond) Major.

She was preceded in death her husband, Richard Lee...