All Obituaries

Robert William Sweitzer, 53, of Oakland died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at his home. Born on February 19, 1968, in Oakland, he was the son of Barbara (Smith) Sweitzer of Oakland and the late Roy W. Sweitzer. He worked in construction. Robert loved hanging out with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing and riding four wheelers.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Colleen Bolyard; grandchildren Kaden Bolyard, Briten Lower, Zander, Brison and Madison Coddington; and...

Clifford Allen Palmer, 53, of Kitzmiller died on Sunday, October 24,  2021, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on July 23, 1968, in Welch, WV, he was the son of Loiyresa (Owens) Palmer of Oakland and the late Clifford Allen Palmer, Sr.  He was a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. In his free time, he loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing. In addition to his mother, Clifford is survived by his wife, Carol (Tasker) Palmer; daughter, Lydia Palmer of...

Audrey Elaine Hoye. 79, of Oakland died on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the home of her sister in McHenry. Born on August 28, 1942, in McHenry, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Leroy and Mildred Mae (Glotfelty) Edgar. She retired after forty years of service as sales manager for Rudy's Clothing. She was a member of the Crellin United Brethren in Christ Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and youth director for over twenty years. Audrey was viewed as a second mom to many...

Darrell Lynn Rexrode, 74, of Fort Ashby, WV, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on September 15, 1947, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Woodrow Ross and Gertrude Gladys (Landis) Rexrode.  Darrell was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was a truck driver for Deep Creek Ready Mix. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Wiley Ford, WV, the Deer Park VFW Post #10077 and the...

Naomi Agnes Ellen Podmokly, 85, of Oakland died on October 15, 2021, at Dennett Road Manor. Born in October 23, 1935, in Oakland, she was the oldest daughter of the late Reynold "Tobe" and Ruby Ashby. She was a graduate of Southern High School then moved to Long Beach, California and then to Illinois in 1956. She attended Morton College in Chicago and Riverside College. Naomi retired after thirty years from SPS (Aerospace Fasteners) Technologies in Illinois. She is survived by a...

Norma Elenor Gnegy, 89, of Oakland, MD, passed away peacefully, October 14, 2021, at her home.  She became an angel of the Lord while holding her family's hands.  Born on December 28, 1931, in Red House, she was the daughter of the late Russel Paul and Bernice Roberta (Cook) Roth. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lorraine Gnegy; two sons, David Gnegy and wife, Margaret and Steve Gnegy; two daughters, Patricia Hinebaugh and husband Jeff, and Pamela Sharps and husband...

Jimmy Lee Barkley, 41, of Oakland died on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in a senseless act of violence. Born on December 25, 1979, in Oakland, he was the son of LaDonna Rae Poling and stepson of Andrew Poling, both of Herington, KS.  Jimmy attended Phillip Barbour High School. He loved his son, family and spending time with his friends as well. He was an avid fisherman and a lifelong, dedicated fan of the Steelers.  In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by his...

Randall (Randy) Glenn Ashby, 62, of Oakland, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, at his home. Born January 4th, 1959, in Essex, MD, he was the son of Josephine E. (Fike) Ashby and the late William G. Ashby. Randy was self-employed through Ashby Fire Equipment until his retirement. He loved riding his Harley and his side-by-side, going camping, hanging with "The River Gang", sitting by the fire, and playing cards. He also enjoyed vacationing with his River Gang family....

Keith Dale Hauser, 83, of Eglon, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at home. Born on April 19, 1938, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Homer and Hazel (Roth) Hauser.  Keith was known by his friends and family as "Doc".  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Keith worked at Corning Glassware in Martinsburg, WV in the early 60's and then he and his wife Nell owned and ran the Martinsburg Motel from 1970 to 1976.  They bought a dairy...

Edgar "Shorty" Uphold Sr., 88, of Gorman, Maryland, passed away at Garrett Regional Medical Center on October 1st, 2021.  He was born on December 19th, 1932, in Friendsville, Maryland, to the late Lawrence and Letta Uphold.   He retired from Consol Mines after 30 years and was a member of the Gorman Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Diane Smith of Houston, TX; three sons, Edgar Uphold Jr. and wife Cheryl of Oakland, MD, Lance Uphold...