Obituaries

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...

Joan Cutter

Joan Cutter

Nov 16, 2022

Joan Marie (Porter) Cutter,81,of Old Legislative Road SW, Frostburg, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland with her loving husband of 60 years by her side.

Born October 3, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Evelyn (Willison) Porter. Joan was the last surviving member of her family.

Joan was...

Eleanor Francis

Eleanor Francis

Nov 15, 2022

Eleanor “Joan” Francis, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Charter Senior Living, Columbia, MD. Born on April 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lola (Kirk) Green. She was preceded in death by Joseph Unuchek Francis, her husband of 54 years, son Keith Francis, sister Beverly Hall, and brothers Ronald Green, Jack...

Patricia Miller

Patricia Miller

Nov 13, 2022

MT. SAVAGE- Patricia Ann (Crowe) Miller, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 13,2022 at the Cumberland Healthcare Center. Born on May 25, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Helen (Winner) Crowe. She is also preceded in death by son in law Jeff Smith.

Patricia worked most of her life as a private sitter....

Nancy Murphy

Nancy Murphy

Nov 4, 2022

Nancy Murphy, 88, of Frostburg, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 4, 2022. Born June 21,1934, in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Hartley and Sarah (Lamison) McGregor.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, Paul J. Murphy Jr. of 63 years; brother Stanley (Jake) McGregor, sister Jill McGregor, Bob...

Timothy Jenkins

Timothy Jenkins

Nov 3, 2022

Fayetteville, PA- Timothy Charles Jenkins, 51, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his home. Born in Cumberland on August 18, 1971, he was the son of the late Ellis Charles Crowe and Lois (Ross) Jenkins. He is also preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Mary Alice (Rohner) Jenkins.

Timothy worked...