Norma Liller-Hargrove
Sep 12, 2023
Norma Lee Liller-Hargrove, 92, of Silver Springs, FL, formerly of Oakland, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born on October 4, 1930, in Swanton, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Friend) Beckman.
Norma was a member and former president of the American Legion Proctor Kildow Post #71 Auxiliary and she had also worked for many years...
David Schelling
Sep 11, 2023
David R. Schelling, Professor Emeritus UMCP, passed away at home on September 11, 2023.
He served previously as V.P. of Greiner Engineering in Baltimore, MD and was a life member of the Masons. He founded the BEST Center at UMCP for research in the Engineering Department.
He is survived by Joan Hough Schelling, his wife. Also surviving are two children,...
Edisel King
Sep 11, 2023
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Edisel Delano "Ed" King, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, dear friend and community member. For decades, Ed's name has been synonymous with Deep Creek Lake. He had a deep love for the lake and everything surrounding it and recently said, "I have never had a bad day at Deep Creek...
Kevin Swick
Sep 10, 2023
Kevin Paul Swick, 54, of Mtn. Lake Park, passed away peacefully at his home on September 10, 2023. He was the son of Linda "Dorothy" Swick of Oakland and the late James B. Swick. Born on June 21, 1969 in Oakland, MD, he attended Southern High School and worked for Appalachian Crossroads.
Kevin loved to hunt, fish, watch ball games,...
Evelyn Lipscomb
Sep 9, 2023
Evelyn May Lipscomb, a beloved member of the Eglon community, passed away on September 9, 2023, at the age of 56. She was born on May 13, 1967, to Guy C. and Shirley F. (Beckman) Lipscomb of Eglon, WV.
Evelyn was a graduate of East Preston High School and later attended Fairmont State University. She dedicated several years of her...
Linda Pennington
Sep 9, 2023
Linda Marie Pennington, 75, of Oakland died on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her son's home. Born on March 21, 1948, in Bayard, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fritz and Gladys (Rodeheaver) Anthony.
Linda enjoyed camping, dancing and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She will be remembered as a devoted wife. Linda loved to...
Joseph "Tom" Melkus
Sep 8, 2023
Joseph Thomas Melkus, 70, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on September 8, 2023. Joseph, fondly known as Tom, was born to Joseph and Wilma Melkus, on April 14, 1953, in Cedar Grove, West Virginia. He was raised in Davis, West Virginia and after graduating high school moved to Baltimore. Tom was a hard-working man of many trades, having been a...
Daniel Sanders
Sep 5, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Lee Sanders, a beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished son. Dan, 40, left this world on September 5, 2023, leaving behind treasured memories.
Born in Parsons, WV, on November 25, 1982, Dan was the son of Irene Sanders Poling and the late Colin Sanders. Growing...
Connie DeWitt
Aug 30, 2023
Connie Gail (Martin) DeWitt, 67, of Accident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Mon General Hospital, in Morgantown. Born on May 3, 1956, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Wayne McClain and Nina Evelyn (Riley) Martin.
Connie was a proud homemaker and caregiver. She put her children and grandchildrens'...
Joanne Harsh
Aug 29, 2023
Joanne Catherine (McRobie) Harsh, 84, of Mtn.Lake Park, passed away on August 29, 2023, at Cortland Acres in Thomas, WV. Born on December 1, 1938, in Delaware County, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Henry "Mac" McRobie and Mary (Flounders) McRobie.
Joanne was a graduate of Frostburg State University and the West Jersey School of Nursing. She worked...
Robert "Bob" Shaffer
Aug 28, 2023
Robert "Bob" Shaffer, 87, of Eglon, WV, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 31, 1936, in Brookside, WV, he was the son of the late Harold and Annie (O'Haver) Shaffer.
Bob was a friend to all; he and his beloved wife of 62 years, Wilma, would begin each...
Debera Martin
Aug 24, 2023
Debera Jane Martin, 67, of Rowlesburg, WV, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on August 24, 2023. Born on September 20, 1955, she was the daughter of the late June and Jane (Faulkner) Hershman.
Debera was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Family was the most important thing in her life, and she would...
Maxine Fairchild
Aug 23, 2023
On the morning of August 23, 2023, Maxine Kirk Fairchild, 90, of Oakland, MD, went home to the lord, surrounded by love. She was born on November 15, 1932, in Beauty, KY. She was the daughter of the late Clay and Maude Kirk.
Maxine lived a fulfilled life as the matriarch of her family. Hard working and devoted, she...
Wayne Caple
Aug 21, 2023
Wayne Hill Caple, loving husband, Navy veteran, and active community member, passed away at his home on August 21, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on December 8, 1940, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Kenneth Grady Caple Sr. and E. Mae (Hill) Caple.
Wayne earned an associate's degree from Baltimore City Community College and...
Romona Sheridan
Aug 16, 2023
Romona "Mona" Sheridan, 63, recently of Oakland, MD but born and raised in Covington, Louisiana, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 following a near eight month journey with brain cancer. Mona was preceded in death by her husband, Marlon J. Sheridan of Madisonville, Louisiana, her oldest sister, Patricia Jackson of Hammond, Louisiana, and her parents, Nathaniel and...
Nina Reams
Aug 13, 2023
Nina Louise Reams, 98, of Oakland, MD, Swallow Falls, passed away on August, 13, 2023, at Peace Healthcare Dennett Road Manor in Oakland. Born on August 7, 1925, in Sines, MD, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Daisy (Hauger) Reams.
Nina was a graduate of Oakland High School. She loved flowers and worked for several...
Janice Harr
Aug 12, 2023
Janice Marie Harr, 79, of Davis, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on August 12, 2023. Born on September 16, 1943, in Buckhannon, she was the daughter of the late Fred Ware, Ruby (Lewis) Harr, and Joseph Harr.
Janice had a fulfilling career that spanned various fields. After graduating from Buckhannon Upshur High School, she began...
W. Sue Liller
Aug 12, 2023
W. Sue Liller, 65, a beloved member of the Oakland community, passed away on August 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Oakland on February 10, 1958. Sue was known for her kind heart and warm spirit, always bringing joy to those around her. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and...
Robert Hensley
Aug 11, 2023
Robert Ellsworth Hensley, Jr., 57, of Friendsville, died on Friday, August 11, 2023. Born on July 20, 1966, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Robert Ellsworth Hensley, Sr. and Bertha Esther (Thomas) Gable.
He was a proud veteran of the US Army having served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Bob was a telecommunications Project Manager for 25...
Alta Minnick
Aug 9, 2023
Alta Mae Minnick, 79, of Mount Storm, passed away on August 9, 2023, at Peace Care at Dennett Road Manor, in Oakland. Born on January 17, 1944, in Horse Shoe Run, she was the daughter of the late Herman W. and Gertrude Pauline Shaffer.
Alta attended the Aurora School. She worked for Sheetz for many years. In her spare...