All Obituaries

Richard Glenn “Buck” Knotts, 92, of Eglon, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on July 12, 1927, Buck is the son of the late Harvey L. and Merle O. (Snyder) Knotts. Buck graduated from Aurora High School. He proudly served five years in the United States Army during World War II as rifleman on the European front. Upon returning home, he reenlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired after...

Janet Mae Sebold, 74, of Mtn. Lake Park died on November 14, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Janet was born on March 4, 1945, and was the daughter of the late William and Sadie White. She was a 1963 graduate of Southern Garrett High School and loved meeting the girls from her class for dinners. Janet had worked for US Postal Service and, in her spare time, she enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. She is survived by a son, Robert Sebold and wife Cheri of Mtn. Lake...

Betty Akers Michael, 94, formerly of Mount Airy, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Dennett Road Manor. Born on April 17, 1925 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Baker) Akers. Betty graduated from Frederick High School and Duke University. She taught school for Fairfax County Public Schools until her retirement. Betty was Methodist by faith and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Mount Airy. Betty enjoyed participating in her...

Barbara Isobel Sanders passed away peacefully on November 12. 2019 at her Goodwill Retirement Community residence in Grantsville, Maryland, where she had resided since 2016. Barbara was born at the family farm along Sanders Lane near Hutton, Maryland on May 16, 1933 to Cyrus Nelson Sanders and Valesca (Vally) Sidonia (Paulie) Sanders. She was the youngest of ten children and the last of her immediate family. The following brothers and sisters preceded her in death: Gladys Louise (Sanders)...

Randall Robert Kahl, 86, of Deer Park, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on February 1, 1933 in Accident, he was the son of the late Peter and Ada (Wiley) Kahl. Randall proudly served in the United States Air Force. Upon returning home, he immediately went to work for Westvaco Fine Papers, Luke, MD Mill. He retired from his career in paper manufacturing after 39 1/2 years of service. Randall was a member of the American Legion Post #71 and...

Marion L. "Mary" Lantz, 82, of Mt. Lake Park, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Dennett Road Manor. Born on August 9, 1937 in Aurora, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harvey L. and Merle O. (Snyder) Knotts. Mary was a homemaker. She also worked as a dietary aid at Garrett Memorial Hospital. Marion was a member of Loch Lynn Church of God. Her personal ministry included visiting homebound people in our community and visiting local nursing homes where she would lead...

Patricia Ann Weiler, a life-long learner and traveler, departed this world at the age of 85 on October 30, 2019. Born in Newark, NJ to Anna and Charles Sarno, Pat was a natural teacher and curious about the world. Pat obtained her bachelor's degree from Newark State Teachers College and a master's degree from Seaton Hall before teaching disadvantaged youth in a Newark, NJ elementary school. Her independence and adventurous spirit took her to Cuba, Europe, and to a Pennsylvania ski...

Floyd Wilson Baker, 81, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on September 2, 1938, in Aurora, WV, he was the son of the late Worley J. and Virginia B. (Wagnor) Baker. Floyd was a truck driver for Sterling Processing. He attended Crellin Assembly of God Church. Floyd is survived by his children, Penny Moats and husband David of Morgantown, Rich Baker and wife Donna of Oakland, Judy Reynolds and husband Bob of Benton, AR, Dave Baker...

Mary Louise Bittner, 78, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on March 9, 1941 in Accident, MD, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Myrtle (Upole) Bittner.  Growing up on the farm, Louise developed a deep love and respect for nature.  She enjoyed being outdoors and is fondly remembered as being the “Aunt” who took everyone fishing.  She was a perfectionist by nature and her...

Oma Kathaleen Athey, 81, of Oakland, died on October 19, 2019, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on August 11, 1938, in Red House, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Z. and Goldie C. (Smith) Strawser. Kathy retired from Garrett Regional Medical Center as a Dietary Supervisor, and previously worked at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was an active member of the Loch Lynn Church of God and enjoyed attending church events. Kathy especially loved her grandchildren and great...