Mildred Lucas
Jan 24, 2023
Milly Lucas, 79, of Kitzmiller, MD, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 24, 2023. Born on June 22, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mable (Paugh) Greaser.
Milly had a loving and caring heart; She was a wonderful mom and best friend to her daughter, Kaye. She never met a person...
William Harker
Jan 21, 2023
William R. Harker, 73, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, at Dennett Road Manor in Oakland, Maryland. Born in Annapolis Maryland, he was preceded in death by his parents, LCDR William P. Harker of Milpitas, California and his mother, Patricia I. Harker of Melbourne, Australia, where she was an actress in the theater before meeting Bill's dad
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James Morvay
Jan 21, 2023
James M. Morvay, 81, of Canaan Valley, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Born on September 6, 1941, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Betty A. (Sweas) Morvay. He was the beloved husband of Katherine K. Morvay, celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary on Dec. 31, 2022.
Jim was a 1959 graduate...
Bessie Sell
Jan 17, 2023
Bessie Jane Sell, 91, of Eglon, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on January 17, 2023. Born on January 1, 1932, in Eglon, WV, She was the daughter of the late Alpha and Bertha (Knotts) Slaubaugh.
Bessie was a graduate of Aurora High School Class of 1949. She worked as a teacher for over 40 years. She was...
John Maybury
Jan 14, 2023
John "Jack" Maybury, 91, of Westernport, MD died on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village. Born on June 7, 1931, in Piedmont, WV, he was the son of the late J. Bernard, Jr. and Myrtis "Bobbie" (Barfield) Maybury. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard Clay and Don...
Donna Andes
Jan 13, 2023
Rev. Dr. Donna Andes, 92, of Thomas, WV, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 13, 2023. Born on October 29, 1930, in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, she was the daughter to the late George and Marie (Schmitt) Mehrwerth.
Donna graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1948. That fall she entered the Franciscan Sisters Convent...
Robert Conley
Jan 13, 2023
Robert Alan Conley, 64, of Eglon, West Virginia, passed away January 13, 2023, surrounded by his family at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on March 19, 1958, in Prince George's County, MD, he was the son of the late Thomas Wallace and Melva Jean (Hartsell) Conley. Robert, fondly known as Bob, fought his battle with COPD and Congestive Heart Failure for four...
Randy Miller
Jan 11, 2023
Randy Lee Miller, 46, of Oakland, MD, passed away on January 11, 2023. Born on November 14, 1976, in Fairfax, VA, he was the son of Roy Miller of Oakland and the late Susan (Hayes) Miller.
Randy graduated from Northern High School in Owings, MD. He worked as a chef at Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek, MD. In...
Shirley Kight
Jan 9, 2023
Shirley Ann Kight, 73, of Oakland, MD, passed away on January 9, 2023, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on April 4, 1949, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter to the late Virgil O. and Doris June (Markley) Kight.
Shirley's love of God was her light. There was rarely a time she wasn't sharing His word or praying. She...
Norma Nye
Jan 8, 2023
Norma Jean Nye, 85, of Kitzmiller, MD, passed away on January 8, 2023 in Oakland, MD. Born on October 28, 1937, in Marlin, TX, the daughter of the late Fritz and Anita (Melcher) Otto.
Norma "Jeanne" graduated from WACO High School and later earned a degree from Essex Community College in Baltimore. She worked as a bookkeeper her...
Richard Sherwood
Jan 8, 2023
Richard Lee "Dick" Sherwood, born in 1948, passed from his earthly body and was graciously received into his heavenly home on Sunday, 8 January 2023, after a valiant battle against heart disease and pulmonary fibrosis. He was the son of the late E. Richard and Vera (Brady) Sherwood, 52 year husband of Rosanne "Susie" Sherwood, and brother of Deborah James....
George Mertz
Jan 6, 2023
George Michael Mertz, 79, of Frederick Md. passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. Born on October 6, 1943 he was the son of the late Francis Leo and Lucille Gertrude (Green) Mertz. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Elsen and two brothers Tom and John Mertz. George is survived by...
Anna Sheltra
Jan 3, 2023
Anna "Sue" (Vance) Sheltra, 77, formerly of Oakland, Maryland, stepped into glory on January 3, 2023, at home with her children and grandchildren in Salem, Missouri.
Born April 14, 1945, in Bayard, West Virginia, she was the daughter of late Kelly and Madge (Liller) Vance.
She is survived by her children, Michelle McWilliams of Salem, MO, Randy Sheltra...
Bruce Swift, Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
Bruce T. Swift, Sr., 85, of Oakland, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living. Born on December 5, 1937, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Theodore S. and Elizabeth (Lohr) Swift.
Bruce was the oldest of five boys. He was raised by his grandparents, Bruce and Bertha Lohr, until he graduated from...
Robert Bess, Iii
Jan 1, 2023
Robert W. “Buffalo” Bess, III, 66, of Keyser, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home. Born on January 24, 1956, in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of the late Dr. Robert W. Bess and Renna Jane (Thayer) Bess-Shaver of Keyser.
Robert was a 1974 graduate of Bruce High School and a veteran...
Toni Helmick
Dec 31, 2022
Toni Leigh Helmick, 74, passed from this life on the morning of December 31, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and lupus. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days. Born on May 12, 1948, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter to the late Theodore and Donna (Cummings) Markley.
She graduated...
Barbara Sweitzer
Dec 27, 2022
Barbara Ann Sweitzer, 75, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 28, 1947, in Kingwood, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ross Smith and Gladys Virginia (Keefer) Snyder.
In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoyed collecting eagles and watching TV. Her biggest accomplishment...
Mary White
Dec 27, 2022
Mary A. White, 80, of Oakland, MD went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at her home. Born Oct. 15, 1942, in Meyersdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Knox) O'Brien.
Mary was a retired secretary, having been employed at Frostburg State University, but she mostly enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother....
Racy "Budge" Nelson Jr.
Dec 25, 2022
Racy Nelson Jr., 88, of Whitmer, WV, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Racy Sr., and Mabel (Swearingen) Nelson.
Racy, also known as “Budge” or “Buddy O”, proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a...
Delores Aronhalt
Dec 24, 2022
Delores Virginia Aronhalt, 95, went to her Heavenly Home on December 24, 2022, while under the care of Cortland Acres, Thomas, WV. Born on September 10, 1927, in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe E. and Alma (Conard) Chapman.
She is survived by three sons, Wayne Aronhalt and wife Sharon of Mt. Storm, WV, Ernie Aronhalt...