All Obituaries

Earl Robert “Bob” Dodge, 88, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV.  Born on November 2, 1930 in Oakland, he was the son of the late Artie and Hazel (Mosser) Dodge.  Bob was a graduate of Oakland High School and a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.  He followed in the footsteps of his family and was a third-generation dairy farmer. Bob was a strong, hard-working man...

Pearl Beverly Brenneman, 81, departed this life on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at her residence in Bloomington. Born on June 13, 1937, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Gloria Riley. She graduated from Southern Dade County High School in Florida. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of almost 64 years, William Brenneman; two daughters, Dianna Foutz and Karen Lewis and husband Dan Griego, all of Las Cruces, NM; two sons,...

James Russell Lancaster, 63, of Baltimore, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore.  He was surrounded by his wife, daughters and loving family.  He was the devoted husband and soulmate of Jerri Shillingburg Lancaster.  They shared over thirty-two wonderful years of love and happiness and celebrated their 25th Silver Anniversary on August 21, 2018.  A native of Cross, WV, James was born at Potomac Valley Hospital in...

JoDella Joyce Stahl, 67, of Albright, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at her home.  Born on November 7, 1951, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Arnold A. and Nellie Mae (Murphy) Sell.  She was a mail carrier, a job she loved, for the United States Postal Service having served many locations in Garrett County throughout the years. She was a lifelong member of the Corinth Pentecostal Holiness Church.  She enjoyed camping with her...

Ida Virginia Gower, 96, of Oakland passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on January 28, 1922, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Hobart G. and Rosa (Glotfelty) Harvey.  She was a member of the Loch Lynn Church of God and an avid quilter.  She will be remembered as a faithful Christian wife, mother and grandmother who took great joy in spending time with her family.  She is survived by...

Robert Gerald Taylor, 82, of Oakland died on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on May 13, 1936, in Blue Mound, IL, he was the son of the late Gerald G. and Rose (Montgomery) Taylor. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois, having obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a sales rep and, later, a sales manager for Walgreen Agency Drugstores. After he retired, he served as a real estate agent...

Debra Ann ”Deb” Taylor, a life-time resident of Garrett County, died unexpectedly on December 17, 2018 at age 64.  Born to David William Taylor and Ellen Ann (Rose) Taylor of Friendsville, Deb’s parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her siblings: Geri Baumann and husband Terry, Swanton, David W. Taylor, Jr., Steven C. Taylor, both of Friendsville and Lori E. Malcolm and husband Eric of Cuba, MO. In addition, she leaves behind her best friends, Sue...

Susan Ann Marple, 60, of Oakland passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on May, 6, 1958, in Connellsville, PA, she was the daughter of Robert Landymore and the late Ruth (Fleming) Landymore. She worked for WEPCO Federal Credit Union for over 25 years and had previously worked for Lenox Crystal in Mt. Pleasant, PA. Susan was a member of the Deep Creek Baptist Church. In addition to spending time with her family, she...

Cecil E. Martin, 75, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on March 14, 1943 in Aurora, WV, he was the son of the late Elwood and Merle (Fint) Martin. Cecil graduated from Southern High School and attended Frostburg State University. Over the years, he worked at several local businesses including Bausch and Lomb, Ray Teet’s Garage, Sisler Lumber Company and Arnold Brothers. Cecil was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting....

Dolores E. Riekenberg, 92, of Bittinger, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence.  Born on April 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Alexander A. and Susan E. (Nelson) Sadowski.  Dolores is survived by a son, Paul W. Riekenberg, Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Riekenberg and eight siblings.  She was the last surviving member of her...