David White

David White

Oct 11, 2024

David Edison White, 78, of Oakland, passed away on October 11, 2024, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on June 15, 1946, in Keyser, he was the son of the late Harry Edison and Bertha (Shockey) White.

David was a proud graduate of Southern High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army; earning the National...

Vernie Knox

Vernie Knox

Oct 11, 2024

Vernie "Jane" Knox, 72, of Oakland, passed away on October 11, 2024, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 13, 1952, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Conneway and Virginia Smith Nethken.

Vernie, or better known as Jane, was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards and the challenge of crossword puzzles. She had a special...

Sarah Elizabeth Clark

Sarah Elizabeth Clark

Oct 10, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Clark, 97, of Westernport, passed away on October 10, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Born on May 22, 1927, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Broadwater) Thomas. 

 After graduating from high school, Betty attended school for sewing and became an avid quilt maker. She was very active while working for...

Jack D. Gibbons, Jr.

Jack D. Gibbons, Jr.

Oct 7, 2024

Jack D. Gibbons, Jr., 77, of West Newton, PA, died on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. Born on January, 9, 1947, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Jack D. Gibbons, Sr. and Dixie L. (Spitzer) Gibbons.

Jack was a 1965 graduate of West Newton High School and a veteran of...

Monsignor James H. Hannon

Monsignor James H. Hannon

Oct 6, 2024

Monsignor James W. Hannon, born on April 10, 1953, died on October 6, 2024. He was the devoted son of the late Joseph F. and the late Emily (Breinich) Hannon. Jim was the loving brother of Patricia Burkentine and her husband, John and was predeceased by his bothers Andrew and Joseph Hannon. He was also the devoted uncle to many...

Agnes "Celine" Wolfe

Agnes "Celine" Wolfe

Oct 1, 2024

Agnes "Celine" (Kelley) Wolfe, 63, of Saint George, WV was called to join our Lord and Savior on October 1, 2024. Born on July 10, 1961 in Oakland, MD. She was the daughter of the late "Bub" Benson Paul Kelley and "Tootie" Lula Ellen (Culp) Kelley. In addition to her parents, she will join paradise alongside her in-laws Donald and...

Robert Schulz

Robert Schulz

Sep 29, 2024

Robert Schulz, Esq., 92, of Canaan Valley, passed away on September 29, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side. Born on December 13, 1931, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Otto and Gertrude Schulz.Bob's parents immigrated from East Germany, making him a first generation American. He did not learn the English language until...

Rodney Liller

Rodney Liller

Sep 29, 2024

Rodney Dean Liller, 57, of Thomas, passed away on September 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on May 1, 1967, in Elkins, he was the son of the late Prentice and Vivette (Reed) Liller.

He was a graduate of Tucker County High School Class of 1986. Rodney worked for Mineral Fabrication in Keyser for over 28 years....

Doris Shillingburg

Doris Shillingburg

Sep 29, 2024

Doris Shillingburg, 96, of Oakland, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 28, 1928, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late George and Wilma (White) Ours.

Doris was a proud homemaker who loved taking care of her family and home. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, time spent canning goods, and her...

Irving Wolf

Irving Wolf

Sep 22, 2024

Irving Radcliff Wolf, 96, of Oakland, was reunited with the love of his life and his Lord on September 22, 2024. Born on June 13, 1928, he was the son of the late Edgar Howard and Evelyn Mildred (Robey) Wolf.

After graduating Oakland High School, He started his lifelong career at Columbia Gas Company where he wore many different hats and...

Robert Shreve

Robert Shreve

Sep 20, 2024

Robert Okie Shreve, 84, of Oakland, passed away on September 20, 2024, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabillitation Center. Born on December 17, 1939, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Arnold and Blanch (Cosner) Shreve.

Robert attended Southern High School, after which he enlisted in the United States Army. He was a skilled carpenter and concrete...

Leo Custer

Leo Custer

Sep 20, 2024

Leo Paul Custer, 85, of Friendsville, passed away on September 20, 2024. Born on January 17, 1939, in Swanton, he was the son of the late Heyward and Effie (Friend) Custer.

A dedicated farmer through and through, his passion for farming led him to become a cherished member of the Garrett County Farm Bureau, where he shared his knowledge and learned...

William Skinner

William Skinner

Sep 14, 2024

William F. "Uncle Bill" Skinner, 92, a third generation Washingtonian who was born six blocks from our nation's capital, on Thanksgiving day, November 26, 1931, and was the only child of the late Fredrick S. and Madeline (Cox) Skinner, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Cortland Acres in Thomas, WV.

After graduation from District of Columbia and Arlington, Virginia public...

Norma Bolding

Norma Bolding

Sep 4, 2024

Norma Joan Bolding, 91, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on January 27, 1933, in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Ray and Maude Browning.

Norma was a graduate of Oakland High School, Capitol City School (DC General) of Nursing, and West Virginia University, where she...

George Rexroad

George Rexroad

Sep 3, 2024

George Edward Rexroad, 90, of Swanton, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on July 10, 1934, he was the son of the late William H. and Martha Mae (Wilt) Rexroad.

George was a graduate of Southern High School. As a young man, following in his father's footsteps, he worked for B&O Railroad...

Kathy Villalobos

Kathy Villalobos

Aug 31, 2024

Kathy Jean Villalobos, 64, of Thomas passed away on August 31, 2024, at Peace Healthcare at Dennett Road. Born on September 8, 1959, in Parsons, she was the daughter of James W. and Frances L. (Paugh) White whom survives.

She was a graduate of Mountaineer High School. She worked for Cortland Acres in the dietary department until retirement. She was a...

Florence Myott

Florence Myott

Aug 29, 2024

Florence Myott, 86, of Bayard, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2024. Born on November 13, 1937, in Glenns Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Harris) Graham.

A private service was held on September 3, 2024. 

The C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oakland, is honored to be serving Ms. Myott's...

Curtis Ridder

Curtis Ridder

Aug 26, 2024

Curtis Bradley Ridder, 68, of Oakland, passed away on August 26, 2024, at his residence. Born on September 16, 1955, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Robert Ray Ridder Sr., and Violet Roburtis Baker Railey whom survives.

Curtis was a graduate of Southern Garrett High School and worked for Fox's Pizza. He enjoyed strolling around town, enjoying the...

Kevin Callis

Kevin Callis

Aug 26, 2024

Kevin Callis, 69, of Oakland, passed away on August 26th, 2024, at Cortland Acres in Thomas, WV.Born on July 5, 1955, in Mt. Lake Park, he was the son of the late Carl L. and Nina E. (Bernard) Callis.

Kevin was a graduate of Southern Garrett High School. He was a past treasurer of the Garrett County Historical Society. He worked...

J. Lorraine Mason

J. Lorraine Mason

Aug 24, 2024

J. Lorraine Mason, 83, of Oakland, entered the presence of her Heavenly Father on August 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on March 7, 1941, in an old farm house on Roth Reynolds Road, she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. "Fatty" and Betty D.L. (Calvert) Kight.

Lorraine was married while still in high school and she was...