Apr 30, 2021

GRANTSVILLE- Sara Marie (Powers) Glotfelty, 44, of Grantsville passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 unexpectedly at her home. Born in Cumberland on January 3, 1977 she was the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Powers LaRue and fiance’, David Sleeman, and John W. Robison, and step-daughter of James Marvin McKenzie.

She is preceded in death by maternal grandparents,...

Apr 5, 2021

FROSTBURG- Mary (Bingaman) Kennell, 84, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Goodwill Retirement Community. Born January 19, 1937 in Avilton, she was the daughter of the late Ernest C. Bingaman and Irene (Weimer) Bingaman. She is also preceded in death by her husband William Kennell in 2013, brother, Duane (Bing) Bingaman, sisters ,Wilda Ann Fike and Angela...

Apr 4, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Lewis, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Mountain City Nursing and Rehab. Born January 29, 1938 in Frostburg, He was the son of the late Elizabeth S. (Saathoff) Lewis and Joseph G. Lewis. He was preceded in death by a brother, Francis “Francie” G. Lewis and brother- in- law, Ken DeVault.

He...

Mar 5, 2021

ECKHART- Rose Marie Fresh, 79, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland.

Funeral services will be private with Sowers Funeral Home (www.sowersfh.com).

Donations can be made in honor of Rose to the National Kidney Foundation.

Feb 21, 2021

FROSTBURG- Barbara Ann Rafferty, 73, of Frostburg, went home February 21, 2021, to her Lord and Savior. Born July 22, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Emma Jean (Plummer) Hanlin and James Samuel Hanlin. She was preceded in death by her sister Bonnie Jean Martin, and her brothers Tom and Skip Hanlin and a nephew Bobby Martin....

Feb 17, 2021

Martha Louise Baker, of Frostburg, peacefully passed away with family at her bedside on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Martha was born and raised in Frostburg. Martha, the daughter of the late Howard and Alma Holtzman also of Frostburg was born April 3, 1938 and was a Beall High graduate, class of 1956.

Preceded in death...

Feb 5, 2021

MIDLOTHIAN- Edgar (Duke) W. Cutter, 75, of Midlothian, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland with his wife and children at his side. Duke was born April 23, 1945 in Frostburg. He was the son of the late William and Gertrude Cutter. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Hazel Cutter, infant, Mabel Kennell, brothers,...

Jan 21, 2021

FROSTBURG- Eleanor Grace Moore, 94, of Frostburg Passed away on January 21, 2021. Born in Lonaconing on June 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Mary Elizabeth (Michael) Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Allen Moore, son, Floyd Allen Moore; sisters, Averal Martin and Louis Bloom, and brother Estel Jackson....

Jan 15, 2021

FROSTBURG- Patricia Ellen “Patsy” Beechie, 76, of Frostburg passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Egle Nursing Home. Born October 30, 1944 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late John E. Sr. and Rita M. (McKenzie) Raley. She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, James R. Beechie, Sr., sister, Teresa “Peach” Raley...

Jan 13, 2021

Garrett County- Jeremy Paul Skidmore, 34 passed away on January 13,2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Born February 22, 1986 he was the son of James Jr. and Maria (Winner) Foye. He is preceded in death by grandparents Fred and Evelyn Winner and James Foye, Sr.

Jeremy was a graduate of Beall High School. He worked...

Jan 2, 2021

FROSTBURG- Betty Jean Fazenbaker,85, born January 10,1935, passed away on Saturday January 2, 2021. Betty loved her family and the Lord. She enjoyed sketching, painting, and writing poetry. She is survived by her son Charles, Daughter “Annie”, grandson Jessie, who was her joy, and two loved cats Mitch and Leon. She was happy with her life. She will be sorely...

Dec 31, 2020

FROSTBURG- Margaret Jean (Whetstone) Jackson,93, of Frostburg born on March 29, 1927, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Francis (Stoney) Jackson and her twin sister, Mary Thomas. Margaret is survived by son, Mark Jackson and wife Nancy and grandchildren James, Nathan, Danielle, and Paul. Daughter, Paula Brode and...

Dec 28, 2020

CRESAPTOWN- Mary E. (Davis) Chaney,91, of Cresaptown passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland. Mary was born on June 17, 1929 in Frostburg to Vesta C. (Bowman) and Clarence Franklin Davis. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lee “Junior” Chaney who died in 1996, and brothers, William Davis and Franklin C. Davis....

Dec 16, 2020

Edward Paul (“Butch”) Garlock Sr., 77, Edinboro, PA passed away December 16, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA.

Born June 28, 1943 in Larimar, PA he was the son of the late Robert Simon Garlock and Anna (Kiser) Burkett.

Butch enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family. He was a tradesman by...

Dec 10, 2020

Jackie Lee Booth, 86 of Piney Mt. Rd, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at Piney Valley Nursing Home in Keyser, WV, of COVID-19. Born May 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Walter Booth and Agnes (Spiker) Booth. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Molly Ryan) Booth. He was also preceded by eight sisters...

Dec 8, 2020

Darlene V. Lavin, 79, of Eckhart, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland. Born May 22, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Iola Bittner. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Dale, one sister, Mary Stott and two brothers Harold and Jarold Bittner. Mrs....

Dec 7, 2020

Emery Vernon Loar,92, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Mountain City Rehab. Born in Frostburg May 11, 1928, he was the son of the late Vernon and Ruth (Albright) Loar. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Anthony) Loar, brothers, John E. Albright and Glen Loar. Emery served his country in the U.S. Army Airborne....

Dec 6, 2020

Yemo Michael Sgaggero,92, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 6,2020. Born in Frostburg on January 11, 1928, he was the son of the late Frank and Lena (Lucato) Sgaggero. He was preceded in death by his wife Alva “Jean” Sgaggero, sisters, Elda Smith and Katherine Nicalota, brother, Veto Sgaggero, and great-grandson, Alexander Willison. Yemo served his country...

Nov 25, 2020

Viola "Vi" Mae Niner,86, of Frostburg passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born in Eckhart on July 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eskey (Miller) Niner. Viola was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. She was the last surviving member of her family. Viola was a...

Nov 20, 2020

FROSTBURG-Viola Caroline Blubaugh,89, of Frostburg passed away on Friday, November 20,2020. Born in Eckhart on June 14, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Annie (Loudermilk) Wilt. She was preceded in death by her husband Chester Blubaugh and son Neil Westfall. Viola had worked at Frostburg State University and was a member of Eckhart Methodist Church....