All Obituaries

Robert Eugene Browning, 71, of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on July 23, 1947, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Donald M. and Edith D. (Fauber) Browning. Growing up, he attended St. Peter’s Catholic School in Oakland and was a proud member of the “4th Street Gang” with his brothers and closest friends. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a graduate...

Turner William Ashby, 20, was surrounded by family and pets at his home on August 29, 2018, when he was freed from the burden of his battle with cancer. He is now at peace.  Turner entered this world on October 4, 1997, in Frederick, MD, born to William "Bill" and Tammy Ashby. He is survived by his father, Bill Ashby with Teresa Larkin of Swanton, MD; his mother, Tammy Ashby with Jim Sines of Oakland, MD; his sister, Lora Ashby and her fiancee Jeffrey Gregory of...

Wayne Franklin Bell, 88, of Baltimore died on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Esther's Place of Montebello in Baltimore. Born on August 25, 1929, in Kitzmiller, he was the son of the late William H. and Thelma (Pugh) Bell. He was a veteran of the United States Army and been a crane operator having retired from the state of Maryland in 1992. He is survived by a nephew, David Strawser of Laurel and a great nephew, Craig Wimer of Beltsville. A...

Roy "Music Man" Bittinger, Jr., 71, of Oakland passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2018, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on November 30, 1946, in Mill Run, he was the son of the late Roy, Sr. and Mary (Starky) Bittinger. He was a member of the Rocky Drean Assembly of God. The Music Man had a deep love of music and could play any number of instruments. In his earlier days, he played old time country music in a great many local clubs. In later...

Linda D. Heatherman, 70, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born on April 10, 1948 in Fairlea, WV, she is the daughter of the late Robert L. and Illeta (Anderson) Deitz.  Linda attended Marshall University and West Virginia University where she graduated with a Masters of Social Work degree.  She was employed by the Garrett County Department of Social Services as a social worker.  She was also a...

Doris L. (Crichton) Anderson, 92, of Brookeville and Deep Creek Lake, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018.  Born on April 15, 1926 in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Isabel (McCormick) Crichton.  Doris graduated from Frostburg State Teacher’s College and the University of Maryland where she earned a degree in education.  She was employed by the Montgomery County Public School System. Doris was a member of the Salem United...

Lineer G. Richins, 81, of Oakland, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his residence. In accordance with Lin’s wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1022 John Drive, Mountain Lake Park, Maryland 21550. Born on August 2, 1937 in Lordsburg, NM, Lineer was the son of the late George and Lenore...

Shirley Ann (Greaser) Coleman, 83, of Kitzmiller died on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Elk Garden, WV surrounded by her family. Born on June 24, 1935, in Oakmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elmer T. and Mable (Paugh) Greaser. She was a 27-year, life member of the Kitzmiller Volunteer Fire Department and served as their chaplain; and was a past member of the Kitzmiller Lions Club and Elks Lodge #2481 in Oakland. She was also an...

Neil Donald Wolfe, 94, of Mountain Lake Park died on an undetermined date in late July or early August, 2018, of natural causes. His body was found on August 11th in Allegheny County, PA. Born on March 30, 1924, in Red House, he was the son of the late Cyrus Sylvester and Tola A.D. (Hahn) Wolfe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Friend Baker Wolfe; his daughter, Charlotte K. Baker; and his son, Jeffery L. Wolfe. He is survived by two sons, Paul H. Baker and wife...

Ray Franklin Fulk, Sr., 92, of Bayard, WV died on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on November 9, 1925, at Henry, WV, located in Grant County, he was the son of the late Harry M. and Lucy (Wilson) Fulk. He graduated from Bayard High School in 1943. He then served in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Betty Lou Brooks on June 16, 1948, and recently celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary weeks before her passing on...