Obituaries

Robert John "Johnny" Dinning

Robert John "Johnny" Dinning

Aug 8, 2023

 

Robert John "Johnny" Dinning, of Mt. Savage, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on August 8th, after a long illness. He was born on April 22, 1946, in Frostburg, MD. He was predeceased by his parents, Irmazell (Moore) Dinning, and Zihlman Lindley Dinning, brother-in-law Charles Thompson and sister-in-law, Sally Thompson, Carol's parents, Bray and Marilla Thompson, many...

John F. Hixon, Jr.

John F. Hixon, Jr.

Aug 3, 2023

 

 

Mr. John F. Hixon Jr. of Winchester Rd. Cumberland, MD passed away August 3, 2023, at

J.W. Ruby Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was the last surviving member of his immediate

family.

 

Born on November 30, 1937, in Everett, PA, he was the son of the late John F. Hixon Sr.

and Helen Clark Hixon. He was...

Shirley Adeline Powell

Shirley Adeline Powell

Aug 3, 2023

 

Shirley Adeline (Fatkin) Hoadley, Powell, 87, of Cumberland, MD, passed away on August 3, 2023.

Born January 20, 1936 at home in Loartown, MD, she was the daughter of the late John McFarland (Johnny Mac) Fatkin and Mary Frances (Blubaugh) Fatkin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband whom she married in...

Sean Patrick McAteer

Sean Patrick McAteer

Jul 20, 2023

 

Sean Patrick McAteer of Frostburg passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born in Cumberland on April 16, 1968, he was the son of Robert McAteer, Sr.  and the late Rosalie Ann (Warner) McAteer.  He is also preceded in death by a niece, Melissa McAteer.

Sean was a graduate of Bishop Walsh High School Class...

Donald Phillip Miller

Donald Phillip Miller

Jul 7, 2023

 

MT. SAVAGE- Donald Phillip Miller, 86, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born February 22, 1937 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Phillip Russell and Lucille (Geary) Miller. He is also preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann Miller.

Donald was a member of the Mt. Savage Methodist Church and...

Robert "Bob" Watkins

Robert "Bob" Watkins

Jul 1, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” Watkins, 69, of Frostburg, went to be with our Lord, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at UPMC. Born May 21,1954, in Cumberland, Bob was the son of the late Robert Stump Watkins and the late Eleanor (Wolfington) Watkins. Bob was a graduate of Fort Hill High School, Class of 1972. He started working at the A&P market...

James Leo Barry

James Leo Barry

Jul 1, 2023

 

FROSTBURG- James Leo Barry, 87 passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born September 23, 1935, he was the son of the late Leo J. and Susan (Skidmore) Barry. He is also preceded in death by his wife Martha Ann Hardegen.

He served his country in the U.S. Army, and he worked at the ABL,...

Joseph Edward Richards

Joseph Edward Richards

Jun 29, 2023

 

Rawlings- Joseph Edward Richards, 75, passed away at his home on June 29, 2023.

 

Born August 12, 1947 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Edward Alvin and Dorothy Virginia (Brown) Richards. He is preceded in death by a son Ronald Richards and two sisters.

 

Joseph served his country in the U.S. Airforce. He worked...

Walter Kenneth Elliott

Walter Kenneth Elliott

Jun 3, 2023

 

Walter Kenneth Elliott, age 65, passed away at his home on June 3, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, leaving behind a complex and diverse legacy.Born on September 6, 1957, Walter was the son of Francis “Butch” Elliott and Carolee “Corky” Elliott. He grew up in Frostburg, a graduate of the 1975 Beall High School class. He was...

William Bernard Sivic, Sr.

William Bernard Sivic, Sr.

Jun 1, 2023

 

 

William Bernard Sivic, Sr. 91, of Frostburg passed away on June 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born April 8, 1932 in Frostburg he was the son of the late John and Francis (Tomsic) Sivic. He is preceded in death by his wife Florence, three brothers and four sisters. He was the last surviving member...

Rosalie Ann McAteer

Rosalie Ann McAteer

May 30, 2023

Rosalie Ann (Warner)McAteer of Frostburg passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born in Cumberland on March 17, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Patrick G. and Emma (Keefer)Warner. She is also preceded in death by a granddaughter Melissa McAteer. Rosalie was the last surviving member of her family.

Rosalie was a graduate of...

Deborah Ann Yutzy

Deborah Ann Yutzy

May 20, 2023

 

Deborah Ann Yutzy ,66, of Frostburg Md, born Jan. 4, 1957, at Miners Hospital Frostburg went peacefully to be with our Lord on May 20, 2023.

Deborah was employed for 17 years at Alleghany County Detention Center.

Debbie loved being a mother and grandmother, spending time with her Pomeranians, working in her gardens, being outdoors, and cooking amazing food.

...

Barbara Janice Wright

Barbara Janice Wright

May 13, 2023

 

With great sorrow the Wright, McMahon, Miller, Campbell, and Porter Families announce the passing of our caring, loving, sassy, wife, mother, and grandmother, Barbara Janice Wright, (Mom).

Barbara, 79, passed away surrounded by family and holding the hand of her beloved husband of 59 years, Jim, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in South Carolina.

Barbara was born on September...

Phyllis Marie Pape

Phyllis Marie Pape

May 3, 2023

 

ECKHART- Phyllis Marie (Ryan) Pape, age 87, died peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 3, 2023, at her home in Eckhart, MD, after a long illness.

 

Phyllis was born on March 23, 1936, to parents Robert and Margaret (Eisentrout) Ryan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harry Pape; sisters, Mildred Knepp and Molly Booth;...

Rev. Kenneth Preston Fisher

Rev. Kenneth Preston Fisher

May 1, 2023

 

Rev. Kenneth Preston Fisher, 76, of Frostburg, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 1st at his home. Born in Campbell, Virginia, “Ken” was the third of four sons born to Rev. Earl Fisher and Bernice Hall Fisher. He is predeceased by his parents, stepmother, Geneva Fisher, mother-in-law, Martha Villa, two brothers, Ronald Fisher and Wayne Fisher, nephew, Steve...

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...