James Powell

Aug 26, 2021

In the early morning hours of August 26, 2021, James A. “Jim” Powell left this world peacefully to his reward in Heaven. Born on January 21, 1933, and raised by his mother, Mary Jane Powell Rae, he spent his early years around the Frostburg and Cumberland areas. Jim joined the Army in 1953, married his first wife, Janice(Strawser) Powell,...

Robert Bowen

Jul 28, 2021

Robert Royal Bowen, 68, of Frostburg, MD, was surrounded by his family when he left to meet his God and reunite with his previously passed parents, family, and friends on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Robert (aka Rob, Robbie, Bo, and Baby Baby) was born to Miller (aka Judge Miller Bowen, Goose, and Papa Goose) and Ruth (Shewbridge) (aka Mama...

Allan McDonald

Jul 21, 2021

FROSTBURG- Allan Dale McDonald, 58, of Laurel, formerly of Frostburg went peacefully home to Our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, while at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Born on May 5, 1963, Mr. McDonald was the son of the late James and Carol (Leasure) McDonald. Allan was also preceded in death by his maternal...

James Ruppert, Sr.

Jul 20, 2021

CUMBERLAND- James Phillip Ruppert, Sr. 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland surrounded by his family. James was the last surviving member of his family. Born on November 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Aaron J. and Marion E. Ruppert. He is also preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Anne...

Charles Ritchey

Jul 19, 2021

FROSTBURG-Charles “Woody” Edward Ritchey ,68, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Frostburg on May 27, 1953, he was the son of the late Charles Eugene and Catherine (Preston) Ritchey. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Ritchey.

Charles was retired from the military serving in...

Charles Butler

Jun 30, 2021

Charles Orvale Butler, 49, passed away on June 30, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland.

He is the son of Charles F. “Buddy” and Thomasine Ann (Bridges) Butler.

He worked as a painter and drywaller. Besides his parents, he is survived by brothers, Kenneth Butler and John Butler, and numerous uncles and cousins.

The...

Peggy Sween

Jun 26, 2021

On 26 June 2021 Peggy Elizabeth Sween (nee O’Neal), 80, a life-long resident of Zihlman went to take her place with her Lord. Peggy offered her family, friends, and the Frostburg community a lifetime of service. Peggy was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Hopkins) O’Neal.

A generous Mother, Wife, and Friend who never passed...

Betty Raynes

Jun 23, 2021

Betty Jean Raynes, 84, of Frostburg, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in the UMPC Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland. Born November 27, 1936, in Lynchburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late James E. McGuire and Elizabeth (Viar) McGuire.

She was preceded in death by her husband James R. Raynes in 2006. Mrs. Raynes served as a home...

Thomas Cesnick

Jun 17, 2021

MIDLAND- Thomas Michael Cesnick, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born October 25, 1945 in Midland, he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine (Fair) Cesnick. Besides his parents he is proceeded in death by sister Cornelia “Toni” Ann Doolan, in laws, Phyllis and Carl Deal, brothers- in- law, Kenneth...

Wilbert Williams

Jun 16, 2021

FROSTBURG- Wilbert Lawson Williams, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Sterling Care.

Born June 2, 1935 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Wilbert L. and Ethel (Fisher) Williams. Wilbert was also proceeded in death by his sister, Larene Ann Stacey in 1998 and a twin brother and sister at birth.

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Ralph Michael

Jun 7, 2021

Ralph C Michael, age 96, of Gainesville, FL died on June 7, 2021, at his home residence. Ralph was born on May 25, 1925, in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Harry & Ruth (Weinbrenner) Michael.

Ralph was the only son in the family with 4 daughters. He attended the Beall Elementary and High School while growing up...

Louis Llewellyn

May 31, 2021

KEYSER-Louis McKee “Kee” Llewellyn, 70, of Keyser passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Valley Medical Center in Winchester. Born in Frostburg on November 28, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles Louis and Thelma (Morgan) Llewellyn. Also, he was preceded in death by his step-daughter Crissy Kinsall.

Louis graduated from Bedford High...

Geraldine Finzel

May 31, 2021

PENNSYLVANIA- Geraldine Ann Finzel (Jerri), 87, passed away on May 31, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Littlestown, PA surrounded by her loving family. Born in Eckhart, MD on April 29, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Chambers) Carter. Aside from her parents, Jerri is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Buck), and...

Susan Albright

May 25, 2021

Frostburg – Susan Deanna Squire Albright, 54, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on May 25, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 19, 1967, in Englewood NJ, Susan was the daughter of Helen Squire-Kaiser and the late Sidney Squire.

A proud New Jerseyite before moving to Frostburg in 2011, Susan was for 22 years a...

Dorothy Lewis

May 13, 2021

ECKHART-Dorothy Elizabeth Lewis, 94, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on March 16, 1927 in Eckhart. She was the daughter of the late Thomas W. Lewis and Florence (White) Lewis.

She is also preceded in death brother, Ralph “Buck” Lewis, sister, Martha Brown Hostetler, and nephew, Butch Lewis.

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Sara Glotfelty

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,...

Mary Kennell

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...

Gerald Lewis

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...

Rose Fresh

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.

Barbara Rafferty

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....