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Gladys Marie Swauger

Gladys Marie Swauger

Apr 20, 2023

Gladys Marie Swauger, 92, of Frostburg, passed away on April 20, 2023 in the home built for her by her husband. It was her wish to be at home. 

Born on August 9, 1930 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of John Olin and Grace Viola Winebrenner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Gary F. Llewellyn

Gary F. Llewellyn

Apr 19, 2023

 

Gary F. Llewellyn, 75, of LaVale, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland surrounded by his wife and two daughters.

Born in Miner’s Hospital, Frostburg on November 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Francis C. Llewellyn and Catherine (Likens) Llewellyn of Moscow Mills (Barton).

Gary was a 1965 graduate of Valley...

Mary Ann Cummings

Mary Ann Cummings

Apr 5, 2023

 

Mary Ann (Garton) Cummings, 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the Egle Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by her family.

Mary Ann was born in Frostburg on August 8, 1954 to the late Ernest William (Bill) and Esther (Filsinger) Garton. She is preceded in death by sister-in-law, Tina Gormley.

Mary Ann was a homemaker. She liked...

Paul W. Jenkins

Paul W. Jenkins

Apr 2, 2023

 

Paul William Jenkins,97, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Goodwill Mennonite Home.

Born in Grantsville on August 7, 1925, he was the son of the late Gorman G. and Grace P. (Broadwater) Jenkins. He is preceded in death by his wife Alice Jenkins and step-son Lloyd Uphold. Paul was the last surviving member of his family....

W. Leon Stertz,Jr. MD

W. Leon Stertz,Jr. MD

Mar 24, 2023

 

 

W. Leon Stertz, Jr. MD, 89, of Frostburg passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home. Born December 11, 1933 in Beaumont Texas, he was the son of the late Willie Leon Stertz, Sr. and Ruby (Dalton) Stertz.

Dr. Stertz graduated from Baylor University, Waco, Texas and Baylor Medical School, Houston Texas. He had a private...

Ruth Naomi Lancaster

Ruth Naomi Lancaster

Mar 22, 2023

 

Ruth Naomi (Frankenberry) Lancaster, 92, passed away at Peace Healthcare in Frostburg, MD on March 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with dementia.

            Ruth was the wife of the late John “Link” W. Lancaster, who preceded her in death in 2012.  They were married for 57 years, and Ruth anxiously awaited the day they would be reunited.

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Carl Dennis Blank, Sr.

Carl Dennis Blank, Sr.

Mar 3, 2023

Carl Dennis Blank, Sr. 73, of Frostburg passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at UPMC WesternMaryland surrounded by his family.

Born September 19, 1949 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Carl J. Blank, Jr. and Anna Mary (Lavin)Blank.

Carl worked at the Kelly Springfield Tire Company, Sears, and Ollies. He was a member of Divine MercyParish...

Marion Elizabeth (Hadley)Stafford Boettner

Marion Elizabeth (Hadley)Stafford Boettner

Feb 28, 2023

 

  Marion Elizabeth Hadley Stafford Boettner, 89 of Frostburg, passed away on February 28, 2023, at Egle Nursing Home surrounded by her family. 

  Born on January 5, 1934, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Harry & Marion “Dot” Hadley.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Husband Robert Stafford, Grandson,...

Earl J. Riggleman

Earl J. Riggleman

Feb 24, 2023

 

 Earl J. Riggleman,85, of Frostburg, passed away, February 24, 2023. Born June 28, 1937, in Williamsport, WV, he was the son of the late James B. and Amanda (Moyers) Riggleman. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by a son, Gregory S. Riggleman, brothers Charles, Luther, Glenn, and Raymond; sisters Ann Bosley, Bertha Kuykendall, and Verda...

William (Bill) John Diamond

William (Bill) John Diamond

Feb 18, 2023

William (Bill) John Diamond, 87, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Born June 29, 1935, in Analipsi, Greece, he was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Diamond; brothers, Apostolis (survived by his wife, Efthimia), Dimitri (survived by his wife, Katerina), Christopher Diamond; sister, Vasiliki...

Shirley Virginia Miller

Shirley Virginia Miller

Feb 16, 2023

Shirley Virginia (Hager) Miller, 82, of Frostburg, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Irvin Miller. Born October 14, 1940, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Edna (Lashbaugh) Hager and Frank Hager of Borden.

 Shirley worked various jobs outside the home as a young woman,...

Marylou R. Lewis

Marylou R. Lewis

Feb 11, 2023

 

Frostburg- Marylou R. Lewis, 84, of Frostburg passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Cumberland Healthcare Center.

Born in Frostburg on March 23, 1938,she was the daughter of the late Lou and Anne (Myers) Rank. She is preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Lewis. She was the last surviving member of her family.   

Marylou had...

Stanley Caleb Morris

Stanley Caleb Morris

Feb 7, 2023

Stanley Caleb Morris, 31, passed away at home in Tampa, Florida on February 7, 2023.

 Born in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of Stanley Alvin Morris and Georganne L. and Ricky Nigro (step-father). He is preceded in death by grandparents, Ruth Ann and William F. Pugh, and Stanley Clyde Morris.

 Stanley Caleb was a graduate of Fort Hill School,...

Penelope Anne Brewster

Penelope Anne Brewster

Feb 6, 2023

Penelope Anne Brewster passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at her home.

Born October 16, 1939 in Winston Salem, NC she was the daughter of the late John Harvey and Dorothy Mary (Bird) Richardson.  She is preceded in death by her husband Wesley Long. She had worked in the Federal Government as an Administrator for the Department of Commerce.

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James D. Lensbouer

James D. Lensbouer

Jan 29, 2023

 

LAVALE- James D. Lensbouer,52, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland.

 He is preceded in death by his dad Chester Lensbouer and his mom Sandra Lensbouer.

Jim was a retired correctional officer at NBCI in Cresaptown, MD. He loved to fish, watch movies, hockey, the beach and spending time with his family.

 He is survived...

Vicki Eileen Willison

Vicki Eileen Willison

Jan 23, 2023

 

FROSTBURG- Vicki Eileen Willison,70, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Sterling Care Frostburg Village.

Born in Frostburg on July 29, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Clarence H. Caton and Helen (Hoyman) Caton.

Vicki was a beautician. She also worked at the shirt factory. She enjoyed going for rides in the car and she loved...

Larry Lee Cook

Larry Lee Cook

Jan 16, 2023

 

EAST BERLIN, PA – Larry Lee Cook, 69, passed away on January 16, 2023.

He was the son of the late Robert Elwood Cook and Doris Lee (Ward) Pressman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Allen Cook and stepfather Ralph “Pete” Pressman.

Larry worked as a forklift operator at Graham Packaging in York, PA. He...

Harold F. Anderson

Harold F. Anderson

Jan 14, 2023

 

FROSTBURG- Harold F. Anderson, 95, of Frostburg, died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born February 3, 1927 in Lonaconing, MD, he was the son of the late James H. and Atlantic “Lannie” Click Anderson.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl F. Anderson and John “Jack” Anderson and one sister, Vernell Gowans.

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Jerry Lee Lancaster

Jerry Lee Lancaster

Dec 29, 2022

 

 Jerry Lee Lancaster, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born August 20, 1946 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of David G. and Myrtle H. (Harbel) Swauger. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Morgan Beth Lancaster.

Jerry graduated from Frederick Hospital School of Nursing. She had worked as a nurse...

Gerald Neil Sween

Gerald Neil Sween

Dec 5, 2022

 

 Gerald Neil Sween, 84, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Allegany Health and Nursing Rehab.

Born in Frostburg on June 23, 1938, he was the son of the late Wanford and Regina (Howsare) Sween Blank.  Gerald is preceded in death by his wife Peggy and step-father Arthur Blank.

Gerald had worked at the Kaiser Aluminum and...

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