Icolene Shillingburg

Icolene Shillingburg

Jan 1, 2025

Icolene Roberta Shillingburg, 83, of New Creek, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at WV Caring Hospice in Elkins, WV. Born on August 28, 1941, in Benbush, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frank Elwood Moreland, Sr. and Rena Velma (Davis) Moreland.

Icolene retired as a Customer Service Representative and Data Entry Specialist for Sally Mae Financial...

Paul Thomas

Paul Thomas

Dec 30, 2024

Paul Jackson Thomas, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully, in the presence of a dear friend, on Monday December 30, 2024 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on June 13, 1950, Paul was the son of the late Paul J. Thomas Sr. and Reva Marie (Breedlove) Thomas.

Paul was the proud owner of Garrett Electric, a company that worked on major...

Charles Hoffeditz

Charles Hoffeditz

Dec 30, 2024

Charles N. Hoffeditz, Ph.D., 85, of McHenry died on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home. Born on April 17, 1939, in Bellingham, WA, he was the son of the late Robert and Naomi (Peterson) Hoffeditz.

He was a graduate of the University of Washington, Washington State, and had been a visiting scholar at Stanford University. He was a hydrologist for...

Carolyn Lambert

Carolyn Lambert

Dec 29, 2024

Carolyn Louise (Miller) Lambert, 58, of Aurora, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on May 4, 1966, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. Miller, Jr. and Anna Darlene Sweitzer.

Carolyn "Sissy" was a giver and a lover of people and...

Mary Ellen Lichty

Mary Ellen Lichty

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Ellen Lichty, 88, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

She was born May, 24, 1936 in Topeka, IN to Cornelious and Catherine (Yoder) Miller.

On October 29, 1960 she married Ralph Lichty in Goshen.

Marry Ellen is survived by her husband, Ralph Lichty; a son, Steven Wayne...

Samuel Dick, Sr.

Samuel Dick, Sr.

Dec 28, 2024

Samuel D. Dick, Sr., 89, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at WVU Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD, with his family by his side. Born on February 12, 1935, in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel J. Dick and Edith (Carpenter) Dick.

Sam was manager of Agway, Inc., Uniontown, PA, and Co-Owner of Sams'...

Carl Spiker

Carl Spiker

Dec 27, 2024

Carl William Spiker, 81, of Oakland died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on April 1, 1943, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Harrison Carl and Ida (Smiley) Spiker.

Carl was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2005 after 20...

Shirley Crush

Shirley Crush

Dec 23, 2024

Shirley A Crush, 88, of Oakland, MD, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on August 30, 1936, in Davis, WV, she was the daughter of the late Melvin E. Wotring and Gay Wotring.

Shirley was well known in her community of Oakland. She held various jobs and many say she was the best seamstress around. She...

Juanita Flanagan

Juanita Flanagan

Dec 22, 2024

Juanita "Ruth" Flanagan, 77, of Dryfork, passed away on December 22, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Crystal Springs. Born on April 9, 1947, in Dryfork, she was the daughter of the late Denzil and Pauline (Mowery) Flanagan.

Ruth attended Dryfork Elementary School and was a faithful member of Riverside Mennonite Church while she lived in Dryfork. Ruth was known for...

Kevin Moore

Kevin Moore

Dec 21, 2024

Kevin Moore, 63, of Keedysville, MD, passed away on December 21, 2024, at his residence in Canaan Valley. Born on November 20, 1961, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Robert and the late Teresa Moore.

Kevin is leaving behind a legacy of love for nature and his family. A dedicated forest ranger and wildland firefighter for...

Rory Bernard

Rory Bernard

Dec 15, 2024

Rory Stephen Bernard, 50, of Morgantown, WV, and formerly of Swanton, MD, passed away on December 15, 2024, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on June 25, 1974, in Cumberland, he was the son of Harland Bernard and the late Janet "Jan" (DeWitt) Bernard.

He was a graduate of Southern High School and Garrett College. He retired as a Contractor Sales...

Glenn Wilson

Glenn Wilson

Dec 13, 2024

Glenn L. Wilson, 62, of Gormania, WV, passed away December 13, 2024, at his home. Born on June 9, 1962, in Philippi, WV, he was the son of Janet M. (Poling) Wilson and the late Gale E. Wilson.

Glenn was a 1980 graduate of Union High School. After graduation, he obtained his CDL and electrician license. He was a truck driver...

Robert Barrick

Robert Barrick

Dec 13, 2024

Robert A. "Bob" Barrick, 79, of Kitzmiller, passed away on December 13, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 23, 1944, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Dwight and Mildred (Burdock) Barrick.

A proud alumnus of Elk Garden High School, Bob dedicated much of his working life to the coal mining industry, retiring from Island Creek...

Emily Lambruno

Emily Lambruno

Dec 13, 2024

Emily Grace Lambruno, 83, of Thomas, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at Cortland Acres. Born on December 15, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Blondie William and Florence (Waltz) Phillips.

Emily was a graduate of Mountaineer High School, and kept the classmate connections strong as the High School Reunion organizer. She was well known...

Raymond O'Haver

Raymond O'Haver

Dec 10, 2024

Raymond H. "Double Clutcher" O'Haver, 83, of Oakland, passed away on December 10, 2024, at Mon Health Medical Center. Born on October 4, 1941, in Bloomington, he was the son of the late Thomas Riley O'Haver and Nettie Bertha Leona (Lantz) O'Haver Starkey.

Raymond was a proud 1960 graduate of Southern High School. After high school, he served his country honorably...

Caroline Pase

Caroline Pase

Dec 9, 2024

Caroline Ester (Ashby) Pase, 93, passed away on December 9, 2024, at her daughter's home in Tall Timbers, MD, surrounded by her family. Born on August 01, 1931, on the Ashby farm in Crellin, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey Thayer of Crellin and Susan Vera (Myers) Ashby of Friendsville.

A kind and gentle soul she never put...

Donnie Storch

Donnie Storch

Dec 8, 2024

Donald Richard "Donnie" Storch, Jr., of Oakland, peacefully left this world on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the age of 54. Born on November 23, 1970, in McKeesport, PA, he was the beloved son of Donald Richard Storch, Sr. and the late Geraldine (Smith) Storch.

Donnie’s journey began in Pennsylvania, and he forged his path through education at Norwin High School...

Charles Upole

Charles Upole

Dec 8, 2024

Charles David Upole, 68, of Oakland, passed away on December 8, 2024, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on December 1, 1956, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Thomas and Vauda "Minnie" (Bolyard) Upole.

After attending Southern Garrett High School, he served his country in the United States Army National Guard. Charles worked as a sales manager at...

Donna Joy Campbell

Donna Joy Campbell

Dec 7, 2024

Donna Joy Campbell, 64, of Oakland, Maryland, died on Saturday, December 7, 2024 due to a car accident. Born on September 23, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ida (Hott) Campbell.

Donna was currently employed by Ameriprise Financial and previously worked for Deep Creek Marina. Donna enjoyed giving back to her community and was a dedicated volunteer...

Jimmie Beeman

Jimmie Beeman

Nov 29, 2024

Jimmie Dale Beeman, 78, of Kitzmiller, passed away on November 29, 2024, at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. Born on August 28, 1946, in Vindex, he was the son of the late Wilbert Beeman Sr. and Mildred (Harvey) Beeman Sharpless.

After graduating from Southern Garrett High School, Jimmie served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corps. He was...