Obituaries

Betty Delores Miller

Betty Delores Miller

Oct 5, 2025

FROSTBURG - Betty Delores Miller, “Dee”, 92, of Frostburg went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at home with her family by her side.

Delores was born in Shaft on March 18, 1933, to the late William Miller and the late Leoda (Plunkett) Miller. She was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Jean Miller, and nephew...

Darlene Kay Lynch

Darlene Kay Lynch

Sep 24, 2025

Glencoe – Darlene Kay Lynch, 69, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 22, 1955, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late David Swauger and Myrtle (Harbel) Swauger. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jerry (Swauger) Lancaster.

Upon graduating from X-ray school, Darlene worked at Memorial Hospital,...

Elmer James Wright

Elmer James Wright

Sep 21, 2025

With great sorrow our family announces the passing of our caring and loving Dad, and Pappy, Elmer James Wright. Jim , 82, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2025, in Pennsylvania where he resided with his daughter Huron and son in law Jason.

Jim was born on May 5, 1943, to Erma Elizabeth and Elmer Eugene Wright, Frostburg. Jim graduated from Beall...

Shirley "Diane" Patterson

Shirley "Diane" Patterson

Sep 13, 2025

Shirley “Diane” Patterson, 75, of Frostburg, MD, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving and devoted husband.

Diane, born on December 11, 1949 to James and Shirley Lemmert in Frostburg, immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Diane went on to graduate from Beall High School in1967. After graduating from high school, Diane went on to...

Sally Lou (Jugenheimer) Guthrie

Sally Lou (Jugenheimer) Guthrie

Sep 12, 2025

Sally Lou (Jugenheimer) Guthrie passed away on Sept. 12, 2025, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Sally was born on April 17,1939 in Elkton , Ohio to Harold & Bessie Jugenheimer. She was preceded in death by her husband Irving “Sonny” Guthrie, two sisters Phylis Booth and Shirley Keyser, and a son-in-law Ronald Ritchie.

Sally is survived by her children Larry Guthrie and wife...

Clyde William Stewart, Jr.

Clyde William Stewart, Jr.

Jul 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clyde William Stewart, Jr. (Bill), who died peacefully at home on July 20, 2025 at the age of 77.

Bill, a devoted husband and father, is survived by his wife of 48 years, Twylah Mae (Murphy) Stewart, daughters, Sarah Jeanne Kra and husband Dominique of Davenport, Florida, and Rebecca Anne Hohing and husband,...

Juanita Virginia Urbas

Juanita Virginia Urbas

Jul 11, 2025

Juanita Virginia Urbas, 102, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Sterling Care Frostburg Village.

Born January 20, 1923, she was the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Hinebaugh) Madigan. She was the last surviving member of her family.

She was also preceded in death by her husband John Urbas, two sisters, and four brothers.

Juanita was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Walters Higgins

Jacqueline "Jackie" Walters Higgins

Jul 2, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Walters Higgins, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on September 9, 1938, in Frostburg, Maryland, Jackie was raised in Carlos as one of ten children to Clara Viola and John Walters. Growing up in a large family instilled in her the values of resilience, love, and deep loyalty—qualities...

Kathleen Marie Wiland

Kathleen Marie Wiland

Jun 29, 2025

Kathleen Marie Wiland passed away at age 84. She was born July 14, 1940.

She was the daughter of John and Worlene (James) Rogish.

She is survived by her children Henry, William, John, Yvonne, and Virginia. She is survived by many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Mary Anne Meyers (Francis), Frostburg and brother-in-law Earl Kladke, Florida. She...

Virginia Lee (Lewis) Wilson

Virginia Lee (Lewis) Wilson

Jun 27, 2025

Virginia Lee (Lewis) Wilson passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at her home.

Virginia was born July 2, 1931, to David and Alice (Shaffer) Lewis. She was proceeded in death by her parents, brothers David, James and Roy (Sonny) Lewis and sister Shirley Osbourne and great-granddaughter Tiffany Adams. Her husband (high school sweetheart), Edward Thomas to whom she was married...

Linda Jeanette (Gomer) Beeman

Linda Jeanette (Gomer) Beeman

May 26, 2025

Linda Jeanette (Gomer) Beeman, 73, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Irvin Leroy and Jeanette Melinda (Sperry) Gomer. She was also preceded in death by her brother Richard Leon Gomer and his wife Mary Catherine Gomer.

Linda had worked at the Celanese, The Spirit Shop and Sheetz where she...

Terry Leah Plummer

Terry Leah Plummer

May 22, 2025

Terry Leah Plummer, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her home.

Born on February 9, 1951 she was the daughter of the late William “Tad” and Edith (Jones) Plummer. She is also preceded in death by sisters, Pat Drussel and Susie McNeil.

She is survived by daughters, Kimberly Landis ,Koreen Landis (Dave) , and son, Kenneth Dale Landis, Jr.,...

John Wilson, Jr.

John Wilson, Jr.

Apr 29, 2025

LONACONING- John Wilson, Jr., 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born in Gilmore on June 22, 1935, he was the son of John Wilson, Sr. and Nan (Rennie) Wilson. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Shelva Kiddy, grandson, Noah and great- granddaughter, Paisley.

He retired from PPG after 25 years. He then managed...

Dennis Gordon Gwaltney

Dennis Gordon Gwaltney

Apr 15, 2025

Dennis Gordon Gwaltney passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home.

There will be no services.

Edward Francis Tippen

Edward Francis Tippen

Apr 8, 2025

Edward Francis Tippen, 83, of Frostburg Maryland went to be with our lord on April 8, 2025 surrounded by friends and family at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born June 26, 1941 in Frostburg, MD he was the son of the late George Joseph Tippen and Marguerite Youngerman Tippen Keating. He was preceded in death by his step father Charles Keating, brother Mike...

Marie Catherine Wagner

Marie Catherine Wagner

Mar 29, 2025

 Marie Catherine (Brehun) Wagner, 93, of Zihlman died on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Sterling Frostburg Village Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Buffington, PA on October 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Julia (Podkaliski) Brehun. She was preceded in death by brothers Joseph Brehun of Uniontown, PA; John Brehun of Uniontown, PA; and...

Patricia Jane Matthews

Patricia Jane Matthews

Mar 26, 2025

Patricia Jane Matthews, 79, of Frostburg passed away at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Minnick and Edith (Crowe) Kitzmiller. She is also preceded in death by her husband, and daughter Tonya Liller.

Patricia loved attending Eckhart Methodist Church. She enjoyed bingo, making crafts, and cooking for everyone. Her children were her life.

She is...

Suzanne H. Wehler

Suzanne H. Wehler

Mar 13, 2025

Suzanne H. Wehler passed away at the age of 98 on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Suzanne was born in Frostburg and was a graduate of Union Memorial Nursing Program and  Beall High School class of 1944. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Youngerman) Hosken. She was a lifelong member of Salem United Church of Christ, Frostburg, MD....

James Anthony Himmler

James Anthony Himmler

Mar 9, 2025

James Anthony (Tony) Himmler, 51, of Frostburg died on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

He is survived by his parents, Charles and Suzanne Himmler, his brother, Brian Himmler, Godmother and Aunt, Mary Paletta, and many cousins.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Charles and Vienna Paletta, Charles and Dolly Himmler, uncles, Joseph Paletta, James and Patrick Himmler; aunts, Anna Mae Randolf, Jane...

Jacqueline Carol Booth

Jacqueline Carol Booth

Mar 7, 2025

Jacqueline Carol Booth (Jackie), 53, of Deerfield Drive, Cumberland, MD passed away on March 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her sister, brother-in-law, and her UCC family. 

Born on July 28, 1971, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of Mary Margaret “Molly” Booth and Jackie Lee Booth. Jackie was proceeded in death by her parents and brother, William J....