Jul 26, 2022

John Franklin Culp, 59, of Mtn. Lake Park, passed away on July 26, 2022. He was born in Oakland on August 7, 1962, to the late Lester and Ruby (Harvey) Culp. John earned a Master's Degree in Accounting and became a self-employed CPA. John was a member of the Oakland Golf Club where he enjoyed playing and spending time with...

Jul 22, 2022

Ardis "Sandy" Virginia Teets, 78, of Eglon, WV, died on Friday, July 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 30, 1944, in Oakland she was the daughter of the late Thayer and Bertha (Davis) Sanders. She was a member of the Maple Spring Church of the Brethren, and served as a deaconess....

Jul 19, 2022

Frederick “Fred” E. Paugh, 76, of Thomas, WV, passed away July 19, 2022, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on March 17, 1946, in Benbush, WV, the son of the late Charles Lester and Eulalia “Virginia” (Hawk) Paugh.

Fred proudly served our country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. He worked as a coal miner...

Jul 19, 2022

Jessie May Fedorow, 95, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away at Fahrney-Keedy Nursing Home on July 19, 2022. Born on August 2, 1926, in Aurora, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harold S. and Margaret E. Myers. Whenever anyone asked her about her childhood, she would say she and her sister Mary hated washing dishes all the time....

Jul 19, 2022

Marjorie "Marge" Jean Browning, 90, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 14, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Judson "Judd" and Cora (Morris) Glotfelty.

She was employed by the Board of Education as a bus contractor and driver who retired after 37...

Jul 15, 2022

Margaret Kay Woods, 61, of Wiley Ford, WV, passed away July 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on February 23, 1961, in Whitmer, WV, the daughter to the late June Vance and Martha Warner.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Donald W. Woods, Jr., whom she married on July 15,...

Jul 13, 2022

Manda Loscar, 86, of Thomas, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Cortland Acres. She was born May 18, 1936, a daughter of the late Griga and Helen Valentic of Croatia.

Manda worked in factories in Europe and was also a housekeeper. She was Catholic by faith. An animal lover, she fed strays, cats,...

Jul 12, 2022

Teresa Lea Hamilton, 60, of Oakland died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her home. Born on September 6, 1961, in Aliquippa, PA, she was the daughter of the late James E. Brown, Sr. and Anna Mae (Stonebraker) Brown. She is survived by her husband, Terry Lantz; two daughters, Brandi Collins of Ohio and Taylor Hamilton of Oakland; grandchildren,...

Jul 9, 2022

James Ray Lancaster, 75, of Elk Garden, WV, died on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD. Born on January 11, 1947, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late James Leo and Martha Ellen (Ray) Lancaster.

He retired from National Can Corporation in Baltimore and also made and sold...

Jul 8, 2022

Anthony Osretkar, affectionately known as Toney, passed away on July 8, 2022, after a brief illness. Toney was born on April 2, 1931 -- he joked that he would have been an April Fool's baby but it was snowing too hard and the doctor couldn't get up the hill. After graduating from Thomas High School, he served in the...

Jul 7, 2022

Gary Vanmeter Dixon, 85, of North Ft. Myers passed away on July 7, 2022. Gary was born on January 15,1937, in Accident, MD, to the late Florence (Dixon) Sanders. Gary grew up in Oakland, MD.

Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who always had a smile on his face and loved watching the...

Jul 6, 2022

Frederic N. "Fritz" Corey ,92 of Davis, WV, passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2022, at his home. He was born December 26, 1929, in Toledo, OH, a son of the late James Leslie DeWitt Corey and Norma Louise (Muth) Corey.

Fritz attended grade schools in Maumee, OH, and Alliance, OH, graduating from Alliance High School in...

Jul 5, 2022

William D. Browning, 92, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1930, and was the son of the late Martin and Pearl Browning.

In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed working on his tractor, going to tractor shows and going to...

Jun 26, 2022

Bernadine Adaline (Roth) Bachtel, 90, of Eglon, WV, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on June 26, 2022. Born on December 9, 1931, in Horse Shoe Run, WV, the daughter of the late Willie Wesley and Grace Nelvina (Rembold) Roth.

Bernadine was a homemaker, hardworking farm girl, wife and mother of six children. She...

Jun 20, 2022

Dennis "Dennie" Carlton Shaffer, 76, of Oakland passed away June 20,2022. Born September 14, 1945, to the late Charles D. "CD" and Oakareda "Poodle" Shaffer. Dennie was a devoted husband to the late Cheryl "Sue" (Hahn) Shaffer, which they had the privilege of being married for 52 years. Dennie leaves behind 3 daughters whom he was very proud of. Renee...

Jun 19, 2022

Donald Lee Wolf Sr., 86, of Oakland, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born on September 4, 1935, and was the son of the late Fredolen Sr. and Edna (Platter) Wolf. Don worked at A.T.T. and various construction companies. He retired from Bell Atlantic on December 26, 1992. He enjoyed many days of...

Jun 19, 2022

Robert "Buzz" Delton Sims, 86, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 30, 1935, and was the son of the late Noah and Jeanetta Sims. Robert was an Army Korean War Veteran, serving 3 years with the rank of Spec 3 Technician. He enjoyed fishing, watching baseball, camping,...

Jun 15, 2022

Robert Steven Getz "Steve", 64, of Mt. Storm, WV, passed away June 15, 2022, at his home. Born on February 8, 1958, in Petersburg, WV, the son of the late Floyd and Irene (White) Getz. Steve was a graduate of Union High School. He worked as a power plant operator at CERTS. He was a member of the Mt....

Jun 14, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Dale Mick, 71, of Parsons, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2022. Born on August 4, 1950, in Harman, WV, the son to the late Edison and Mary Mick.

Over ten years ago, he was met with a difficult, life changing event; he lost both of his legs over...

Jun 14, 2022

Fayetta Gracie Schrock, 74, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 15, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Virgil W. and Freda V. (Moats) Moats.

She worked at Wisp Resort for 18 years. She enjoyed watching TV, playing Yahtzee, spending time with her...