FROSTBURG- Allan Dale McDonald, 58, of Laurel, formerly of Frostburg went peacefully home to Our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, while at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Born on May 5, 1963, Mr. McDonald was the son of the late James and Carol (Leasure) McDonald. Allan was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Milson and Ellen Leasure and his paternal grandparents John James and Agnes McDonald. Mr. McDonald was a member of the First Congregational...

CUMBERLAND- James Phillip Ruppert, Sr. 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland surrounded by his family. James was the last surviving member of his family. Born on November 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Aaron J. and Marion E. Ruppert. He is also preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Anne (Bettie) Jones. Jim graduated from Allegany High School in 1955 and he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1955 serving his country until 1961. He was stationed in New York...

FROSTBURG-Charles “Woody” Edward Ritchey ,68, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Frostburg on May 27, 1953, he was the son of the late Charles Eugene and Catherine (Preston) Ritchey. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Ritchey. Charles was retired from the military serving in the U.S. Air Force as a Tech Sergeant. He enjoyed driving his truck and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charles is survived...

Charles Orvale Butler, 49, passed away on June 30, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland. He is the son of Charles F. “Buddy” and Thomasine Ann (Bridges) Butler. He worked as a painter and drywaller. Besides his parents, he is survived by brothers, Kenneth Butler and John Butler, and numerous uncles and cousins. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at UPMC Western Maryland for the care they took of Charles. There will be no services.

On 26 June 2021 Peggy Elizabeth Sween (nee O’Neal), 80, a life-long resident of Zihlman went to take her place with her Lord. Peggy offered her family, friends, and the Frostburg community a lifetime of service. Peggy was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Hopkins) O’Neal. A generous Mother, Wife, and Friend who never passed the opportunity to give to others and seldom ask for herself. She retired as Vice President of Mercantile Bank (formerly Fidelity Bank) after...

Betty Jean Raynes, 84, of Frostburg, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in the UMPC Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland. Born November 27, 1936, in Lynchburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late James E. McGuire and Elizabeth (Viar) McGuire. She was preceded in death by her husband James R. Raynes in 2006. Mrs. Raynes served as a home maker and former resident at Mountain City Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Surviving are one son James Michael Raynes of Frostburg, MD. Friends will be...

MIDLAND- Thomas Michael Cesnick, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born October 25, 1945 in Midland, he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine (Fair) Cesnick. Besides his parents he is proceeded in death by sister Cornelia “Toni” Ann Doolan, in laws, Phyllis and Carl Deal, brothers- in- law, Kenneth L. McKenzie and Timothy Doolan, sister-in-law, Sarah Cesnick, and nephew, John C. Knippenberg. Thomas served his country in the U.S. Navy...

FROSTBURG- Wilbert Lawson Williams, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Sterling Care. Born June 2, 1935 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Wilbert L. and Ethel (Fisher) Williams. Wilbert was also proceeded in death by his sister, Larene Ann Stacey in 1998 and a twin brother and sister at birth. Wilbert was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Kelly Springfield Tire Company. He is survived by a brother, Dale Williams, Sr. of Frostburg; nieces and...

Ralph C Michael, age 96, of Gainesville, FL died on June 7, 2021, at his home residence. Ralph was born on May 25, 1925, in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Harry & Ruth (Weinbrenner) Michael. Ralph was the only son in the family with 4 daughters. He attended the Beall Elementary and High School while growing up in Frostburg, MD. Ralph’s first job was running errands for the local restaurant at 10 cents per week. He joined the US Army in 1942 served in England, France and Germany...

PENNSYLVANIA- Geraldine Ann Finzel (Jerri), 87, passed away on May 31, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Littlestown, PA surrounded by her loving family. Born in Eckhart, MD on April 29, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Chambers) Carter. Aside from her parents, Jerri is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Buck), and son, Pat; sisters, Peg, Mary, Dottie, and Rose; brother, Tommy; and son-in-laws, Dave Underwood and Greg Wilson. Long time member of the...