All Obituaries

Doris L. Feaster, 99, of Oakland, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Goodwill Retirement Community. Born on February 23, 1921 in Ellicott City, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Harry T. and Daisy B. Gerwig. Doris graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing with a bachelor's degree in 1943. She married the love of her life, Dr. James H. Feaster, Jr. on September 23, 1944 and together they raised their family in Oakland. Doris was a member of St....

Gladys Louise Paugh, 85, of Oakland, MD passed away on September 13, 2020, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on January 4, 1935, in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Irene (Riley) Moomaw. Gladys was a graduate of Southern High School. She was a homemaker and took great pride in caring for her family. She was a member of the Faith Evangelical Free Church, where she was active in the choir, Bible School, and Ladies Aide projects. Gladys enjoyed spending time...

Wayne Thomas Bolden, 72, of Oakland, MD and Venice, FL died on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at his home with family by his side. Born on July 4, 1948, in Meyersdale, PA, he was the son of Betty Marie (Kemp) Bolden and the late James Bolden. Wayne was a graduate of Meyersdale High School and Butler Community College. He was a veteran of the United Stated Army having served during the Vietnam War. He was a water well driller and owner of Wayne's Water 'N Wells in Oakland. Wayne was...

Mildred Ruth (Wensel) Dunbar, 99, of Oakland, died peacefully at her home on September 10, 2020. She was born on April 19, 1921, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Bertha (Nicholson) Wensel. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Eugene “Barney” Dunbar, in 2002; and by three brothers, Ralph Wensel, Walter (Howard) Wensel and Laurence Wensel. Mildred graduated from Oakland High School and went on to graduate from South Baltimore General...

Betty Jo Swauger, 90, of Grantsville, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She has joined her beloved husband Don to welcome the blessings of their Lord and Savior, after 44 years of being apart. Born on March 13, 1930, in New Germany, she was the daughter of the late Sam & Emma (Kamp) Otto. She was the last surviving sibling of her family, being preceded in death by her sisters, Eileen Merrill, Bernice Kenney, Grace...

Helen Esther Greaser, age 90, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on April 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Anna Mae (Evans) Greaser. Early in her life Helen operated a fishing worm stand where at the time you could buy a dozen worms for a quarter.  She enjoyed counting cars and watching traffic pass by her home.  She also documented the weather and fishing worm sales on her...

James Gerald Shaw, Sr., age 78, of Swanton, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center. In accordance with his wishes, James will be cremated and no services are planned. The C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oakland is honored to serve the Shaw family at this time.

Helen Ruth (Harvey) Kight passed away peacefully at BrightView Senior Living, Severna Park, MD on August 29th, 2020 with daughter Sally and son-in-law Rich by her bedside. Born in 1931 in Greenville, WV, Ruth grew up on a farm, graduated early from a small country high school, and completed a bachelor’s degree in Library Science at Concord College by age 18. It was at Concord that she met Harry Kight, a returning GI and music major from Westernport, MD. They married at Centerville...

June Rose Riley, age 75, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on July 3, 1945, she is the daughter of the late Charlie and Emma Huskey. June proudly served her country in the United States Army.  She held various jobs throughout the years in our community.  Most recently, she was employed by Garrett Transit Service as a bus driver.  June had an adventurous spirit.  She...

William R. "Bill" Paugh, age 60, of Kitzmiller, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his residence. Born on May 5, 1960 in McKees Rocks, PA, he was the son of the late Hugh R. and Gladys M. Paugh. Bill had held various jobs over the years and was last employed by Mettiki Coal Company. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting and walking his dogs. He loved spending time with his family enjoying nature from the front porch. His humor and smile will be truly missed. Bill is...