Laura Kallal
Jan 5, 2025
Laura Marie Skipper-Kallal of Falls Church, VA formerly of Oakland, MD passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC after a brief illness.
Born on October 15, 1987, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of John and Kathy Skipper of Oakland. Laura graduated from Southern High School in 2005, and Frostburg State University...
Patricia Schwartz
Apr 29, 2025
Patricia Ann (Bell) Schwartz, 89, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home where she had been for the past 77 days. Born on October 8, 1935, in Haywood, WV, she was the daughter to the late Leonard N. and Pauline (Lynch) Bell.
Patty graduated from Philippi High School in 1953, where she was...
John Umstot
Apr 25, 2025
John William "Jay Billy" Umstot, 81, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at the home he built in Oakland, MD surrounded by his beloved family. Jay was born in Cumberland, MD, on January 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward Umstot and Mary Grace (Shirer) Umstot. He was a lifelong resident of Oakland.
Jay graduated from...
Jack Rush Turney
Apr 23, 2025
Jack was a native of Garrett County. The youngest of four sons born to Roy C. Turney and Cora Rush Turney, he was born on the family farm in Accident.
A veteran of the Korean War, he enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17. Following his discharge, Jack attended Western Maryland College on a senatorial...
James Schrock
Apr 22, 2025
Dick Schrock, 97, of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 27, 1927, in Aurora, he was the son of the late Page Cline and Ethel "Veda" (Evans) Schrock.
Dick attended Aurora High School and in April of 1946, he joined the United States Army and served in WWII....
Norman Kyle
Apr 21, 2025
Karl Norman Kyle, 86, of Bayard, passed away on April 21, 2025, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on September 10, 1938, in Barton, MD, he was the son of the late Carl and Virginia (Russell) Kyle.
Norman retired from Allegheny Mining, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a devoted member of the Bayard...
Virginia Duckworth
Apr 19, 2025
Virginia Lee Duckworth, 79, of Bloomington, passed away on April 19, 2025, at her residence. Born on October 17, 1945, in Westernport, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Wolfe) Moreland.
Virginia lived a life rooted in service and faith. She served her community as a school bus driver, safely transporting children, and as an activity aide at...
Trenton Switzer
Apr 18, 2025
Trenton "T Money" Delmar Switzer, 16, of Oakland, passed away on April 18, 2025, unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident. Born on September 12, 2008, he was the son of Tiffany Switzer and Brian Rayburn.
Trenton, a spirited sophomore at Southern Garrett High School, juggled school with his job at Garrett 8 Cinemas, where his energy lit up the...
Sandra Gravelle
Apr 17, 2025
Sandra Michelle Gravelle, 57, of Davis passed away on April 17, 2025, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle against cancer. Born on October 20, 1967, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. Harsh and Norma Harsh Strahin whom resides in Terra Alta.
Sandy lived for life's simple joys: traveling to new places, relaxing...
Joyce Andrews
Apr 14, 2025
Joyce Rowan Andrews, 90. She was physically small, but had a dynamic, commanding, vibrant presence. It's impossible to believe she's gone. Her long life was graced by love and happiness, and her death leaves her family and many friends bereft.
Joyce graduated from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing, in 1956, and went on to a long and storied career. She...
Ruth Tuel
Apr 11, 2025
Ruth Dale (Sims) Tuel, 86, of Kitzmiller, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 11, 2025, and is now in the presence of her Lord.
Born on September 2, 1938, in Cumberland, Maryland, Ruth was the daughter of the late Evelyn F. "Sis" Sims. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence E. "Dink" Tuel, Sr.,...
Patricia O'Neill
Apr 8, 2025
Patricia Ann O'Neill, 87, of Thomas, WV, passed away on April 8, 2025, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Oakland, MD. Born on November 21, 1937, in Pierce, she was the daughter of the late Keith David Painter and Inza (Scott) Painter.
Patricia graduated from Mountaineer High School. In addition to being a beloved homemaker, she also worked as a...
Mary Meyers
Apr 7, 2025
Mary Margaret "Marg" (Martin) Meyers passed peacefully on April 7, 2025, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, PA. Marg was born on May 8, 1938, and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Joseph "Gannie" and Genevive (Curran) Martin; her beloved husband, John F. "Jack" Meyers Jr.; cherished daughter, Margaret Meyers; brother, John A Martin; brothers-in-law, Fred...
Sue Bittinger
Apr 1, 2025
Sue E. Bittinger, 81, of Oakland, passed away on April 1, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on April 29, 1943, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Darrell and Frances (Cress) Martin.
Sue was a devoted wife and mom who loved making her home a warm, happy spot for her family. She was proud to be a...
Barbara Parsons
Apr 1, 2025
Barbara Jean Parsons, 79, of Thomas, passed away on April 1, 2025, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home. Born on April 13, 1945, in Pierce, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Calvin and Virgie May (Aronhalt) Shepard.
After graduating Thomas High School, Barbara married the love of her life and began the wonderful journey of motherhood. Time...
Cora Wilkins
Mar 28, 2025
Cora Alice Wilkins, 94, of Mtn. Lake Park, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on June 17, 1930, in Crellin, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Degie) Friend.
Cora was a graduate of Oakland High School, and worked in the restaurant business for many years in Cumberland. She also taught...
Everett DeBerry
Mar 27, 2025
Everett Burns DeBerry, 91, of Deer Park, passed away on March 27, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on June 25, 1933, in Deer Park, he was the son of the late Corwin Burns and Mary Helene (Sebold) DeBerry.
Everett "Bud" was a member of the Oakland High School class of 1951. He was a skilled heavy equipment operator and...
Brandy Shaluta
Mar 23, 2025
Brandy Shaluta, 45, of Oakland, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on April 28, 1979, she was the daughter of Sam and Debbie (Ridder) Shaluta of Oakland.
Brandy was a graduate of Southern High School. She attended Crossroads Church and cherished spending time with her family and friends, especially her children, whom she held dear....
Juanita Stemple
Mar 19, 2025
Juanita Kathryne Stemple, 96, of Eglon, went home to be with her Lord on March 19, 2025, at Oakland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 17, 1928, in Horse Shoe Run, she was the daughter of the late Gus Lawrence and Lura Agnes (Harsh) Calcamp.
Juanita was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed quilting, sewing, and maintaining her yard. She loved...
Elsie Peachey
Mar 16, 2025
Elsie Peachey, 68, of Oakland, went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2025, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on May 16, 1956, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Daniel William and Lottie "Lichty" Peachey.She was baptized in her youth on the confession of her faith and was a member of the Mountain View Church....