Ralph Knieriem, Sr.

Jul 30, 2022

Ralph (Cud) Frederick Knieriem Sr., 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior July 30,2022, at Mountain City Nursing Home. Ralph was born March 10, 1936, in Keyser, WV. He is the son of the late Henry H. Knieriem and Lillian (Zais) Knieriem. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris (Williams) Knieriem. Brother, Paul and...

Margaret Bartlett

Jul 16, 2022

LaVale- Margaret Bartlett, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born in Cumberland on February 27, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles Bartlett and Frances Matilda (Crowe) Bartlett. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Frances and Mary Ellen Bartlett.

Margaret was a member of Friends Aware...

Edward Carder, Jr.

Jul 9, 2022

Edward F. Carder, Jr. 72, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born in Cumberland on November 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Llewella (Sperry) Carder, Sr. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Jacquelyn Jones.

Ed was a member of Mt. Lodge 99  A.F....

Daphne Bradshaw

Jun 9, 2022

FROSTBURG- Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw,63, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland. Daphne was born in Ironton, Ohio on February 28, 1959, to Sharon (Bridges) Bradshaw and the late John Bradshaw.

She was a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed reading, writing, and studying philosophy and social sciences. She loved music, animals, and gardening....

Michael Griffith

Jun 7, 2022

FROSTBURG- Michael William Griffith, 71, passed away on June 7, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland.

Michael was born in Frostburg on June 30, 1950 to the late Donald and Maureen (Grimes) Griffith.

He is also preceded in death by a brother John Griffith.

He had worked as Superintendent of the Frostburg Water Treatment...

William "Bill" Rafferty

May 20, 2022

William “Bill” Lawrence Rafferty, 80, of Frostburg, went home May 20th, 2022, to his LORD and Savior. Born April 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Norbert & Elsie (Kyler) Rafferty. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara, sisters Patricia Lipinski, Kathleen Cryer & Regina Morgan, along with brothers Pete, Jack, Norbert & Thomas Rafferty....

Ray Steinly, Sr.

May 7, 2022

FROSTBURG- Ray Franklin Steinly, Sr. 95, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Sterling Care Frostburg Village. Born August 10, 1926 in Greenville Township, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruby (Compton) Steinly. He is also preceded in death by his wife Dora Elizabeth (Spiker) Steinly, one brother, Ervin and seven sisters, Beulah, Freda,...

Robert Bollinger

Apr 21, 2022

Robert Lee Bollinger, 80, of Frostburg, MD, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born September 01, 1941, to the late John H. and Gladys V. (Hendley) Bollinger. Robert (Bob) grew up in Eckhart Mines and graduated from Beall High School in 1959. Bob also answered his nation's call to serve a tour in the U.S. Navy....

Sondra Jabbarpour

Apr 19, 2022

Sondra Fritz Jabbarpour “Bebe”, 78, passed away peacefully to Heaven on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 after her fourth battle with breast cancer. She was born on June 25, 1943 in Frostburg, MD, to the late Alfred and Mildred Fritz. Sondra lived in Point Pleasant, WV with her family since 1973.

She is preceded in death by her...

Leolia "Chick" Baer

Apr 1, 2022

ECKHART- Leolia “Chick” Ramona (Corrigan) Baer,95 passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Mountain City Center. Born on January 8, 1927 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Leo David and Ida (McKenzie) Corrigan. She is preceded in death by her husband Carl Baer, and sisters, Doris Cardiff and Helen Bittner.

She was a...

Catherine Goldsworthy

Mar 19, 2022

FROSTBURG, Catherine L. Goldsworthy,95, died Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Mountain City Center Nursing and Rehab. Born July 22, 1926, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Genevieve (Winters) Goldsworthy. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Goldsworthy, sister, Geraldine O’Brien, nephews, Richard Goldsworthy, John Goldsworthy, and Terry Goldsworthy and his wife...

Howard Lemmert

Mar 6, 2022

Howard “Howie” Hanson Lemmert, son of Oren Arden Lemmert and Frances Louise (Hanson) Lemmert, passed away On Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the age of 81 at UPMC Western Maryland from complications of COVID-19. He was born at Miners Hospital in Frostburg on October 27, 1940. He was a retired elementary school teacher who joked that he never graduated...

Elizabeth Shipman

Mar 6, 2022

LOCUST GROVE, VA- Elizabeth Louise (Jones) Shipman,90, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the home of her daughter Babbette and son in law Jason, who cared for her the last years of her life.

Elizabeth was born on November 12, 1931 in Lewistown, PA to Richard and Miriam Jones. She is predeceased by her husband...

Bootz Mercer

Feb 14, 2022

Bootz Dee Mercer, 88, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully at home of a heart attack Monday, Feb. 14. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary, of 59 years; four children, Bootz Jr., Ernst, Stephen, and Elizabeth; and grandchild, Shane Paul.

Dad served in the U.S. Navy from 1950...

John Butler

Feb 10, 2022

KEYSER- John Wayne Butler, 45, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Born in Frostburg, he was the son of Charles F. “Buddy” and Thomasine Ann (Bridges) Butler.

John worked as a short order cook.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Lexi, brother Kenneth Butler, and numerous uncles...

Clarence Hochard

Jan 26, 2022

FROSTBURG- Clarence Foster Hochard, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born December 7, 1949, he was the son of the late George Albert and Rosealine “Boots” (Hughes) Hochard. He is also preceded in death by his wife Beverly Ann Hochard.

Clarence was a member of Potters Place in Eckhart and he...

Frances Sweitzer

Jan 22, 2022

FROSTBURG- Frances Jean Sweitzer,66, of Vale Summit passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown.

Born in Frostburg, Frances was the daughter of the late Herbert and Betty Jean (Blubaugh) Sweitzer.

Frances was a 1973 graduate of Beall High School. She had worked for Social Services in Allegany County...

Donna Bittner

Dec 25, 2021

Donna Jean Bittner, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully at UPMC Western Maryland on December 25, 2021.  Donna was born in Frostburg on August 30,1937 and was the daughter of Nevin and Frances (Twigg) Bittner.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Nevin Bittner.

Donna is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Karl...

Donnagene Witt

Dec 23, 2021

Donnagene (Bridges) Witt, 68, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland surrounded by her family. Born on September 12, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Letha (Pugh) Bridges. She is also preceded in death by her sister Vicki DeVore.

Donnagene was a member of Zion Community Church. She was...

Paul Campbell, Jr.

Dec 18, 2021

Paul Allen Campbell, 78, of Frostburg, formerly of Kentucky passed away on December 18, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland. His body will be cremated.